Got munchies? · Hartford · Opens 6AM

Munchies Fried chicken & shawarma

Crispy chicken, rotisserie shawarma, loaded platters — and in-house Munchie Sauce worth dipping everything in. Visit us on 21 Asylum Street, Hartford: breakfast through dinner and late-night when the city still moves.

Munchies restaurant storefront at night on Asylum Street, Hartford — lit windows, signage, and fried chicken & shawarma
Our storefront

Hartford after dark

The bright windows on 21 Asylum Street — halal shawarma, fried chicken, and our in-house Munchie Sauce. Step up to the counter and order what you smell from the sidewalk.

Open Daily 6AM - 11PM · Fri-Sat until 1:45AM
Located At 21 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103
Call (860) 216-2950
Full Menu

See everything we serve.

Platters, wraps, sandwiches, fried chicken, wings, tenders, sides, drinks, and more.

Customer Love

Fresh, crispy, and worth coming back for.

Don't take our word for it — see what our customers have to say.

“Good food, good price!”

— Christine

“This spot is so good, The food tastes homemade and full of flavor, and the portions are really generous. The sauce was amazing and everything was fresh.”

“Super welcoming vibe too. Definitely coming back!”

— Safiyya R.

“New spot in Hartford. Excellent service food was great.”

— Nick P.

“Great experience with a new spot in downtown Hartford! The food was well seasoned and prepared quickly even with how busy they were during lunch hours. I had the Hartford and will be back to try other menu items!”

— Montasim C.

“I went to eat shawarma then the owner was so kind he let me try the falafel on the house and it was the best experience I ever had”

— Mohammed A.

“Fresh and delicious…Great quality food and great customer service!!! Thanks guys!!”

— Tatiana D.

“Absolutely delicious with very good prices. We ordered the NY Style Chicken Over Rice and a Chicken Shawarma Gyro. Both were delicious with deep flavor. All for around 10 bucks each. This will be a regular stop for me each week.”

— Bari

“Too good to be true… the taste 🚀”

— Kamishetty R.

“Ordered fried chicken, chicken tenders, spicy wings and fries.”

“Everything was cooked to perfection and flavorful, with large pies of chicken!”

“No more Popeye's for me!😆”

— Kayleigh K.

“Absolutely amazing food. The shawarmas are great whether in a wrap or over rice, gyro, delicious.”

“The sandwiches from Local Deli & Creamer are back and well, I've eaten a few already. 😋”

— Curtis R.

“Such good food! I got the chicken shawarma along with the lamb and chicken shawarma and it was so delicious! The food was rich in flavor and the fries were seasoned perfectly! I will definitely be going back!”

— Jennifer M.

Made for the city.

Munchies Fried Chicken & Shawarma brings together crispy comfort food and bold shawarma flavor in the heart of Hartford — including our in-house Munchie Sauce, made right here.

Whether you are grabbing lunch, feeding the family, or stopping by late, Munchies is your easy go-to spot. Got munchies? Pull up to 21 Asylum Street.

Visit Munchies

Address: 21 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103

Hours: Sun-Thu: 6AM - 11PM

Late Night: Fri-Sat: 6AM - 1:45AM

Phone: (860) 216-2950

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