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    HCK Hot Chicken

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Loaded Fries
    Jessica C.

    First things first, the food here is amazing! So amazing that I almost forgot to take a picture (as you can see by my half eaten picture). I got loaded fries with base sauce, the fries were perfectly seasoned, the sauce was amazing, great flavor, and the chicken tenders on top were chefs kiss ! I also got their little donut holes which were delicious. Also a side of their Mac and cheese, it was spiral noodles, and white cheddar cheese sauce. Sooo good. Updated to add better pictures! You know if I go back that means they are that GOOD!

    Nirsh A.

    Tried the sandwich, Mac and cheese and fries. Everything was delicious! Staff was super friendly. I chose the after burner sauce which was level 2. It had a kick but next time I'll try the scorpion one. I'm curious to try the tenders next time as well!

    Daviyion J.

    Popped in for lunch and got the chicken sandwich with what I would call spice level medium, along with crinkle cut fries and a drink. The Combo #1 meal was solid! And though not as large as some of the other "hot" chicken sandwiches I've had here recently, it was definitely flavorful which is a big win! I really wanted to try the tenders as well, but I resisted ordering that at the time, but I definitely would return for those just to try them with their house sauce. Overall, it was a nice dining experience with friendly staff who were engaging and a nice, convenient location with plenty of parking.

    Need to check them out on a Sunday!
    Linda M.

    Well, we finally got a chance to visit HCK, and it won't be our last time! We both ordered the chicken sandwich with a side of fries to share. My husband got the Medic (appropriately named), the hottest sauce, and I ordered the After Burner, 3rd hottest. The chicken was great, not a pre-formed piece of meat, juicy, and nicely crisp on the outside. The heat on mine was the perfect level. It hit me on the first bite but then was ok. I felt the cole slaw and pickle on top cooled the whole thing down a bit and added a nice crunch. The fries were mildly flavored, and the dipping sauce added to the overall taste. Service was good and the place was clean. Need to go back to take advantage of their Sunday special. Next time I'll try the chicken fingers. 2023-118

    Frank M.

    Wow! When they say their hottest sauce is HOT it truely is. I like real spicy hot foods so when I ordered the chicken sandwich I ordered it with their Carolina Reaper sauce named Medic. I have had foods that had this pepper in it so I thought how hot could it be. I'm glad that I waited until I got home to eat it because it would have been embarrassing scene if I had eaten it in the restaurant. OMG, I got home sat down to enjoy my sandwich, I took a bite and I have to say it was the hottest thing I ever ate. Congrats to HCK for being the one that took down the hot food king. I don't know if as I get older my taste buds have become more sensitive or what but I was calling for a "Medic" (the appropriate name of this sauce). After I regained my composure I still wanted to enjoy the sandwich so I rinsed off most of the sauce and finished it. Although the rinsing took away most of the crunch, the chicken was very good. I definitely will be going back but next time I'm bringing the heat level down one notch. If you or someone you know also claims to be able to take any heat level then go their and order the Medic, if you dare. Regardless of your tolerance for heat, this place is a must try.

    Side mac and cheese
    Michele M.

    Very solid chicken sandwich. The slaw was very good. Got it with the cayenne infused sauce, and I definitely could have gone a bit hotter. Loved the potato bun and the crinkle fries! Normally, I do not order mac and cheese out, but I must say their mac and cheese was delicious! Creamy and cheesy with flavor was actually the favorite thing I ordered.

    Mac and cheese
    Kate B.

    I'm so impressed with this restaurant!! I ordered catering from here and I honestly am recommending them to everyone! The owner was an absolute dream to work with and the food was amazing! We ordered the Coop 2 package, which is for 20 people. The owner allowed me to take the coleslaw off the order and upgrade to full pans of mac and cheese and fries for no charge, which was so convenient and helpful! He was attentive, so nice, and made everything easy. The food itself was delicious and I am already excited to eat the leftovers. The chicken tenders were huge, tender, and spicy but not overwhelmingly so. The sandwiches were incredible and the combination of chicken, coleslaw, and pickles was so good. The mac and cheese was very creamy, and the fries were seasoned well and a huge hit!! Everyone at our party was impressed and my sister-in-law is calling them about catering tomorrow! Do yourself a favor and give this place a try!!!

    Chicken and Waffles
    Courtney W.

    We passed this place on the way to Tully's and we decided to try it. Man are we glad we did! The chicken and waffles was amazing! The chicken was perfectly crispy and juicy. The cashier was a bit short with us and not that friendly, but over all this was a good place! HCK has a few tables set up for dining in and it has a good space for a small family

    Eric D.

    Man this was a good sandwich! Closest I've had to anything from Nashville! The sauce was super tasty and the butter roll was awesome as well. The chicken was superb crunchy and flavorful throughout. The mac and cheese is super good as well! My fiancé tried the chicken and waffles and it was delish as well! The prices were great and everything came out very quickly. Can't wait to come back again!

    Chicken sandwich: after burner sauced
    Courtney M.

    I came on OPENING Day and they just got everything right!!! I ordered my chicken sandwich with the 2nd hot sauce out of 4 heat levels (after burner). I was honestly surprised at how mild it was! Next time I would like to try the next hottest one- angry hot! The fries were yummy- especially dipped in the good sauce (that comes on the side with your meal). The mac and cheese was also delicious- I would liked to get the loaded Mac next time! If you can't tell I highly recommend this place and I will be back!

    Casual atmosphere with 9 tables.
    Trish R.

    Buffalo gets to welcome the 7th franchise in the HCK Hot Chicken family and this Buffalonian is happy for it! We ordered the chicken tender combo, with Afterburner sauce for Himself and an order of chicken tenders with Base sauce for me. The base sauce had enough of a kick for me but certainly not uncomfortable. Our order got to our table in 12 minutes after being freshly prepared and was delivered piping hot. The chicken tenders were large, super crispy, juicy and perfectly sauced. I was able to eat only one but Himself enjoyed both of his. The fries. Oh, the fries! First you need to know that I am not a fry girl at all. I usually only enjoy a couple of them off of His plate but I went face down on these. They are ultra crispy due to a special seasoning and natural rice coating and served with what HCK Hot Chicken calls their "good sauce". With tip our bill was just at $25. We'll definitely be returning when the hankering for great fried chicken is upon us.

    Mark D.

    As the line was extremely long on the weekend HCK opened, we decided to try their chicken this week. If you order online, know that your chicken will be ready well before the 20 minute time slot they mention. They do a great job explaining all their different flavors, and theyve done a good job with their sauces. I ordered their chicken tenders in their spiciest and the second most spiciest flavor. My wife ordered hers in their third most spiciest flavor. As much as I love spicy, considering my background, I'm not fond of habanero flavors, which was apparent in the spiciest flavor. This was still the best habanero based sauce I've had. I was a fan of their second most spiciest sauce. My wife found her third most spiciest sauce too mild, but mine a little spicy. We think they didn't add enough sauce to her tenders. We also ordered their Nashville style sandwich, which was an absolute mess, as mentioned in other reviews. The flavor is good, but the coleslaw compromises the sandwich. If they worked on this,this would be the best sandwich in Buffalo, not that it isn't already. This is still the best place I have found in Buffalo for good spicy chicken. Edit: The spiciest sauce has Carolina Reaper in it, which is a hybrid of the Naga and Habanero. I'm usually not fond of the habanero flavor, but still love all their sauces.

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    Pretty good hot chicken place! Got the sandwiches and they were filling and good fries.

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    The absolute BEST chicken I've ever had wOW!! Amazing place super friendly staff love it!! Highly recommended trust me on that!!

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    Food was made to order, hot, and delicious. Very friendly staff and just an overall great place to grab a bite to eat.

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    Great food and service. The staff is really nice and a pleasure to talk to. Will be back.

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    food was good. tried loaded mac bowl, fried and sandwich. all good. I like the dipping sauce.

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