Hattie's: Fine Southern Goodness
121 Madison Avenue
Since it opened in 1938, Hattie’s has served fine Southern and Louisiana cuisine in a friendly, down-home atmosphere for close to 80 years and has earned legions of fans. Over its long history, the restaurant has provided consistent commitment to its staff, its customers and the community and the original storefront Chicken Shack™ has become a beloved neighborhood restaurant with a national following.
Hattie Gray was born and raised along the banks of the Mississippi River in Saint Francisville, Louisiana, just North of Baton Rouge. Although her mother died during childbirth and there is no official record of her birth, Hattie estimated she was born about 1900.