Pro: price, homemade ranch. Grow: needs a greeter or register person. Everyone works back kitchen. Tip: check in to Yelp for $5 off! I missed that deal, my lunch could have been $5 I was shocked by this deal, $10 for 3 spicy tendies, waffle fries, and a sweet tea! Not sure if these are the typical prices in Ohio but coming from California I was overwhelmed with joy! This restaurant is located on the second floor within the popular North Market. The restaurant is very spacious and you order yourself at the computer. There were no workers to greet me or guide me in the ordering process which did make it a bit awkward. Food: I loved everything! The "hot level" was not hot for me so I had to order the next heat level. The waitress was very nice and brought me the next heat level sauce at no extra charge! The heat level "holy" is perfect for those that enjoy a kick. The house ranch was my favorite! It paired the hot chicken perfectly and was flavorful. The waffle fries were crispy and generous. Sweet tea was delicious and I loved that they also have an unsweetened option, I did 75% unsweetened and 25% sweet. Overall, this was tasty and a great deal!
Mary W.
This place is really good! Exactly what I wanted. It's casual, quick, and delicious! The chicken is really flavorful and the fries are wonderful! I ordered the sliders, heat index warm spice, and a side of ranch which I poured over top the chicken. The ranch is homemade and so yum! The chicken spice was plenty for me, especially with the hot honey, but if you like a lot of spice I'd go a level or so up. It's a little pricey for what it is but you do get a lot of fries (they're a separate cost) and the sliders are a good size. My order came out really quickly. I think I spent $20 after all was said and done. It's located on the SECOND floor of North Market (my first time here so I wasn't sure). It has its own space with tables and chairs, unlike many of the other places in the market. I walked to the market but didn't notice any direct parking specifically for the market itself, so keep that in mind (there may be a garage nearby). Definitely give this place a shot!
Phil Petrilli
Seriously the best fried chicken I have ever had. So moist while being incredibly crispy. Baked beans were delicious, too. Employees are really nice and the location is in a really cool market with very unique offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Fried Chicken
Theduck C.
10/10 taste spice good service w The waiter was super nice Stephanie H wad very kind and gave me 2 free wings
chris mcclaskey
Best Nashville hot chicken in the city. Picnic bench seating, so be ok with that.Parking: Vine st. Parking garage was $2.00 for under 1 hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Fried Chicken
Mark C.
First time in my many trips to Cbus. Fantastic! Had chicken over waffles with hot sauce. Great!
Pete J.
Very good hot chicken. I didn't pay attention when I ordered the OG Chicken Sandwich and when it came I was shocked to see four pieces of bread. That's not a bad thing, I just didn't pay attention. I was able to deconstruct the sandwich and share with the extra bread. The Mac and cheese was really good. Sweet tea was stay as well. Nice spot upstairs at the North Market.
David Howard
The food is always on point here. But the staff! I wish every location had staff like this! I felt like I was at my best friend's house and mom was making sure I was taken care of. Every employee that walked past stopped and said hi. I've quit going to other locations that are more convenient because of horrible service. I will go out of my way to get HCT from the North Market!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Ranch, Miss B's Banana Pudding, Fries, Breast, Baked Beans, Fried Chicken, Side of MA's Mac
Eric J.
Last night was my first experience at Hot Chicken takeover at the Gahanna location and I have to say it was a great experience. We arrived 20 minutes before closing even though they were out of a few items, which is to be expected, Sissy took real good care of us and made awesome suggestions of what we should try. The food was perfectly seasoned, hot and well worth the trip, but it was the professionalism of sissy and her crew that stood out even more than the delicious food! We will definitely be returning!
Jocelyn H.
I was very pleased with my experience at Hot Chicken Takeover. We ordered the Jumbo Tender Sandwich and felt like I got a bang for my buck because it was huge. I tried the normal Southern flavor and enjoyed the tenderness of the chicken. My favorite part was the chipotle slaw that came on the side. We also got the warm OG Sandwich and the spice was very nice--nothing that stung, but enough to add a kick to each bite. I would also recommend their waffle fries with house ranch. I have a severe nut allergy and did not realize the waffle fries may come in contact with nuts (I found this out as I was writing this review) so make sure to ask if you have any dietary concerns. They seem to be good at gluten-free too. I would only take off 1/2 a star since the tables were pretty messy when we went.
A must try spot for food lovers. Delicious chicken and delectable macaroni and cheese. The food and service is always great but be prepared for a burn if you order any spice level above warm. Make sure to try the ranch to it’s to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nashville Chicken Sandwich, House Ranch, The Og Sandwich, Wings, Breast, Hot Chicken Sandwich, Boneless Breast, Thighs, Sandwich, Fried Chicken
Bernice Prime
I love coming to this place. The food is delicious and the workers are super friendly.There was a slight issue with my order and the manager Shaun took care of it right away.I come here about once a week! You can’t go wrong getting your chicken warm or hot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Afra Dame
Got free tea and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon B.
Very great service and the food was amazing. I'm from Texas and this has been the best chicken I've had in Ohio . The people are amazing here and the chef as we say in Texas put his foot in that chicken. (That's a good thing by the way)... lol. Keep up the good work and amazing chicken .
Nick Wiegand
Great job! The CSR who took our order was excellent! Food was awesome as well.
Pro: price, homemade ranch. Grow: needs a greeter or register person. Everyone works back kitchen. Tip: check in to Yelp for $5 off! I missed that deal, my lunch could have been $5 I was shocked by this deal, $10 for 3 spicy tendies, waffle fries, and a sweet tea! Not sure if these are the typical prices in Ohio but coming from California I was overwhelmed with joy! This restaurant is located on the second floor within the popular North Market. The restaurant is very spacious and you order yourself at the computer. There were no workers to greet me or guide me in the ordering process which did make it a bit awkward. Food: I loved everything! The "hot level" was not hot for me so I had to order the next heat level. The waitress was very nice and brought me the next heat level sauce at no extra charge! The heat level "holy" is perfect for those that enjoy a kick. The house ranch was my favorite! It paired the hot chicken perfectly and was flavorful. The waffle fries were crispy and generous. Sweet tea was delicious and I loved that they also have an unsweetened option, I did 75% unsweetened and 25% sweet. Overall, this was tasty and a great deal!
This place is really good! Exactly what I wanted. It's casual, quick, and delicious! The chicken is really flavorful and the fries are wonderful! I ordered the sliders, heat index warm spice, and a side of ranch which I poured over top the chicken. The ranch is homemade and so yum! The chicken spice was plenty for me, especially with the hot honey, but if you like a lot of spice I'd go a level or so up. It's a little pricey for what it is but you do get a lot of fries (they're a separate cost) and the sliders are a good size. My order came out really quickly. I think I spent $20 after all was said and done. It's located on the SECOND floor of North Market (my first time here so I wasn't sure). It has its own space with tables and chairs, unlike many of the other places in the market. I walked to the market but didn't notice any direct parking specifically for the market itself, so keep that in mind (there may be a garage nearby). Definitely give this place a shot!
Seriously the best fried chicken I have ever had. So moist while being incredibly crispy. Baked beans were delicious, too. Employees are really nice and the location is in a really cool market with very unique offerings.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Fried Chicken
10/10 taste spice good service w The waiter was super nice Stephanie H wad very kind and gave me 2 free wings
Best Nashville hot chicken in the city. Picnic bench seating, so be ok with that.Parking: Vine st. Parking garage was $2.00 for under 1 hour.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baked Beans, Fried Chicken
First time in my many trips to Cbus. Fantastic! Had chicken over waffles with hot sauce. Great!
Very good hot chicken. I didn't pay attention when I ordered the OG Chicken Sandwich and when it came I was shocked to see four pieces of bread. That's not a bad thing, I just didn't pay attention. I was able to deconstruct the sandwich and share with the extra bread. The Mac and cheese was really good. Sweet tea was stay as well. Nice spot upstairs at the North Market.
The food is always on point here. But the staff! I wish every location had staff like this! I felt like I was at my best friend's house and mom was making sure I was taken care of. Every employee that walked past stopped and said hi. I've quit going to other locations that are more convenient because of horrible service. I will go out of my way to get HCT from the North Market!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Ranch, Miss B's Banana Pudding, Fries, Breast, Baked Beans, Fried Chicken, Side of MA's Mac
Last night was my first experience at Hot Chicken takeover at the Gahanna location and I have to say it was a great experience. We arrived 20 minutes before closing even though they were out of a few items, which is to be expected, Sissy took real good care of us and made awesome suggestions of what we should try. The food was perfectly seasoned, hot and well worth the trip, but it was the professionalism of sissy and her crew that stood out even more than the delicious food! We will definitely be returning!
I was very pleased with my experience at Hot Chicken Takeover. We ordered the Jumbo Tender Sandwich and felt like I got a bang for my buck because it was huge. I tried the normal Southern flavor and enjoyed the tenderness of the chicken. My favorite part was the chipotle slaw that came on the side. We also got the warm OG Sandwich and the spice was very nice--nothing that stung, but enough to add a kick to each bite. I would also recommend their waffle fries with house ranch. I have a severe nut allergy and did not realize the waffle fries may come in contact with nuts (I found this out as I was writing this review) so make sure to ask if you have any dietary concerns. They seem to be good at gluten-free too. I would only take off 1/2 a star since the tables were pretty messy when we went.
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A must try spot for food lovers. Delicious chicken and delectable macaroni and cheese. The food and service is always great but be prepared for a burn if you order any spice level above warm. Make sure to try the ranch to it’s to die for.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Nashville Chicken Sandwich, House Ranch, The Og Sandwich, Wings, Breast, Hot Chicken Sandwich, Boneless Breast, Thighs, Sandwich, Fried Chicken
I love coming to this place. The food is delicious and the workers are super friendly.There was a slight issue with my order and the manager Shaun took care of it right away.I come here about once a week! You can’t go wrong getting your chicken warm or hot.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Got free tea and great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very great service and the food was amazing. I'm from Texas and this has been the best chicken I've had in Ohio . The people are amazing here and the chef as we say in Texas put his foot in that chicken. (That's a good thing by the way)... lol. Keep up the good work and amazing chicken .
Great job! The CSR who took our order was excellent! Food was awesome as well.