This little place is a hidden gem! My wife had gone here with a friend and raved about it, so I went with her on a weekend and agreed that this place is the bomb. From the outside, the place doesn't look like much, tucked away in a small shopping center. Once inside, there are a plentiful number of tables in the smallish restaurant, which does not feel at all cramped. It is tastefully decorated, and you order at a counter, and they will either call you to get your food or bring it out to you. On the day we were there, the owner was behind the counter and took our order. He asked if we had been there before, and since I had not, he took the time to explain the menu to me. They focus nearly exclusively on chicken tenders, and we opted to share The Three Tenders, which comes with...you guessed it...three chicken tenders (with your choice of heat level), three warmed tortillas, pickles, and alley sauce (the house dipping sauce) on the side. We added sides of French fries and Cole slaw, and the owner gave me a free fountain drink since it was my first time there. So nice! We grabbed a high-top table, and once the food came out, and I bit into the first tender, I knew I was eating the best chicken tenders I have ever eaten. Seriously. These are awesome and at a decent price, too. The tenders are very large and perfectly breaded. The spiciness matches the heat level you choose--not to little and not too much. No mushy tempura batter here either. And the house dipping sauce was perfectly suited to the tenders. The fries and slaw were great, too. If you like chicken tenders, you won't regret trying Hot Chicken Alley! read more

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For a hot chicken place, Hot Chicken Alley can compete. The chicken was moist and flavorful. Counter service fast casual restaurant. read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Their family pack is unmatched. For the price quality and amount- it's amazing. The chicken is so juicy and taste so fresh and yummy and paired with the fries coleslaw and Mac n cheese, genuinely so delicious! read more

Found this great spot on Yelp (of course!), it had almost 500 reviews with a 4.9 rating which is incredible. Let me tell you, this place lives up to its reputation. You pick the chicken spice level along with whatever sides you like. I got the lite heat due to me being a bit of a weenie, and it was sooo flavorful. The mac and cheese was incredible, I loved the seasoned topping! This spot is a must try. read more

Okay wow! Hot chicken alley is the perfect spot for hot chicken Sammie's or tendies! It's fast, clean, and simple, just pic your level of HOT! We took the family here last night and it was so good. Everything was made to perfection, crispy and tender chicken with al the needed condiments. Hot take, but I loved the tender with the tortilla, it was just easy to eat and less messy than the slider. What I really appreciated was the service! The gentleman behind the counter offered for us to try different spice seasoning before we ordered, asked us if we wanted to remove any seasoning for the kiddos, and told us complimentary ice cream and cheese sauce! He was so mindful of the kids and walked us through any questions we had. It was a great experience and I hope everyone can try it out! read more

Hot Chicken Alley - X-hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Tried this place a few times and it's always delicious. It can get a little spiced so watch the spice you pick. I think mild is the best one. I get the family meal and there's leftovers always. read more

This was our second visit to Hot Chicken Alley, and I honestly can't recommend this place enough. I'm not a huge meat eater, but I do enjoy fried chicken, wings, or the occasional indulgent comfort food. My husband introduced me to this spot, and as an Indian who loves spicy food, I was immediately sold. They keep the menu focused - it's all chicken, but with plenty of options like wings, sliders, sandwiches, and combo meals. The real highlight is their spice level scale: Very Mild, Mild, Hot, Very Hot, and Ridiculous. I usually go for Hot, while my husband takes on Very Hot - and trust me, the heat is no joke, but it's flavourful, not just painful. The combos are generous, with plenty of fries and a drink included. And a fun bonus: they give you a complimentary soft-serve at the end, which honestly feels like a thoughtful touch to calm things down after all that spice. Great food, great service, and a solid concept done really well. We'll definitely be regulars. read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Complimentary Soft Serve - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Crispy chicken sliders that are so juicy and so flavorful!!! Can pick your own spice level which is perfect. The fries are the best!!! So crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. And their coleslaw is the perfect side. And everyone gets a complimentary soft serve ice cream cone after your meal. A great chicken spot for sure!!! Nicest, friendliest staff!!! Plenty of tables to eat in and can take out as well. read more

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It is rated so highly because it is SO good. Best place for fried chicken. You order at the counter and pick your seat. The people who work here are young guys and very friendly. They give you a chicken in a tortilla, such a great idea. They also give you a small soft serve if you ask :) It is somewhat inexpensive and definitely worth it. read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

I was in the area and decided to give HCA a try. Quaint and casual spot that seats about The young man at the counter was friendly and helpful. Doing a to-go order. I ordered the hot tender combo and my daughter ordered the slider combo. Combos do not include drinks;only fries. We ate in the car because we had our dog with us. The food was good. Have I had better hot chicken? Yes. Would I go back again? Maybe read more

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Very solid hot chicken option. If this were closer to me, I'd definitely come more often. The slider/tender combo was the best of both worlds. read more

Hot Chicken Alley - 1 Slider 1 Tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Been here 4 times with a friend and we will definitely be back. Initially the prices may seem a bit pricy but I find the justification in the quality and care they take in their business. Fantastic fries that beat Red Robin or 5 guys. A sauce you need two of and spice levels that are true to their word. Throw kfc and whatever chicken place you go to and come here. read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Mixed Up - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A bit difficult to find tucked in and behind other businesses. Arrived for an early lunch: Rooster (hot) with fries + side of coleslaw and a root beer. Everything was cooked to order and delivered fresh. Restaurant including bathroom was clean. Staff is mostly young people, all of whom were attentive, polite, and professional. Manager or owner was present and was friendly and clearly motivated in running a high-quality establishment. Good eye contact, friendly smile, and even offered me a free ice cream after the meal, which I declined. Other customers seemed to be regulars and in good spirits. It's nice to see a restaurant where everyone is trying really hard to do a good job. Recommended. read more

Delicious! Great service and the best thing is they have nacho cheese as a condiment available without asking Everything was delicious! Loved the Mac and cheese and the seasoning for the chicken! Only suggestion would be to add some of the same seasoning to the fries but that's a personal preference! read more

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Really pleased that I am writing a review. Service was top notch which I feel like Scottsdale lacks lately. - hot nuggets with fries. Super hot and fresh and the spice level was hot but sweet. Not expecting that sweetness but I really enjoyed it. And fries were deliciously crispy yet potato y. Not a word but you'll understand when you try it. - strip sandwich in x hot and it was lovely and spicy but not hard to finish the sandwich. They don't charge you for sauces or cheese sauce so we tried the special sauce, cheese sauce and ranch and they were all delish. Bonus points : free ice cream and I got the baby cone and I was so excited because it was so cute. I will return again because it was yummy read more

This place is in a hard to see location but don't let that fool you food here is good! The service even better! It's a little hidden gem located behind black rock coffee at Tatum & Thunderbird. We were greeted upon walking in by Hudson who went above & beyond to give us the run down on how the chicken is served sliders or tenders & levels of heat. We opted to order the rooster which I recommend it was two generous sliders & an order of the most crispy salty delicious fries. I split this with son we opted to get the lite heat & it had some flavor & kick but not too hot for kids to enjoy. My husband ordered the chill bill hot! His nose was running from the heat lol. So next time he said he will get the lite heat. One of the stand out things to me besides the wonderful employees & service was they have hot cheese sauce for your fries & sauces at no extra charge. We all left very happy & full. They also give you a complimentary soft serve cone which the was perfect ending to our meal. I over indulged but enjoyed it. This place is small but gets busy there was a line almost out the door after 12:45 pm on a Friday afternoon. I'm glad to have given this place a try and support a local place vs. a chain. Give it a try you won't be disappointed. read more

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Wow! With so many hot chicken places opening up in North Phoenix, my husband and I decided to go with the smaller family run restaurant by dad and son. We used takeout through Grubhub. The order came perfect and fast. The chicken was outstanding! Crispy outside juicy inside. Seasoned perfectly not too hot, not too salty, just right. A combination of heat with a bit of sweet. The fries were outstanding and stayed crispy even with takeout! We also got two sides of mac & cheese, which I loved and thought was very flavorful. The Alley Sauce is good too. Our order was for two roosters, two mac & cheese's and then we got the three tender for later. 10-10 This is probably our new favorite place.!! 5/16 read more

Incredible chicken. So juicy and full of flavor! I had to ask the owner if they air fry the chicken because it wasn't greasy or full of breading. She assured me it goes in a deep fryer- you literally would never guess. It's the perfect amount of heat and sweet with the sauce. I am not a coleslaw fan but my husband was like "omg this coleslaw is soooo good" The "slider" is the size of a regular chicken sandwich. We are still full hours later. So happy we stopped by for a quick lunch. read more

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I have been meaning to try this place for a while and I stopped by one evening. A large group was inside waiting for their food as well as one or two small groups. One customer was ahead of me so I used their kiosk to order. I got their tender loving meal, which comes with two tenders served on fresh warmed tortillas with pickles, Alley Sauce (honey mustard) and fries. It was easy to order and the owner made sure I had no problems. He also offered me a free drink which was very kind. I made sure to sample their Stubborn sodas (made with cane sugar) and ended up with a mix of their agave vanilla creme soda and their root beer, delicious. Even though the person ahead of me ordered a family meal, my food did not take long to make. While I was waiting, I got some of their cheese sauce to pair with the fries. It comes in a large vat and there are other condiments like ketchup, salt and pepper available. My food was packaged well and I was on my way home to eat it. I had ordered one hot and one x-hot tender and they were labeled with small stickers which I didn't really pay attention to, but was helpful. The tenders were tasty and the x-hot was good but not overly spicy to me. Honestly a nice balance of heat without being overpowering. The fries were plentiful and delicious, and I enjoyed the pickle chips to pair with the chicken. I personally didn't love the tortillas, maybe because I wasn't expecting it, but I'd like to try their sandwich next time instead. I didn't get it this time because it comes with slaw and I'm not a big fan of that. The cheese sauce wasn't what I was expecting either, I was thinking it would be spicy but it was still good. The alley sauce was basically a honey mustard sauce and it was nice, though I probably could've eaten the tenders without any sauce. They were perfectly seasoned and didn't need anything. Overall this was a positive experience and I look forward to coming back again! read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Tender Loving meal with cheese sauce and a soda - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is a hidden gem! Great service, the woman who helped us was very kind and gave us the run down on the menu and the spice levels since we had never been there before. I got the mixed up and my boyfriend got the Rooster and we were both super impressed. The alley sauce on the burger and on the side for the tender is like a honey mustard. Next time I want to try a hotter spice level and get their ranch! We both got sodas and liked the different varieties they offered from Stubborn. The Mac and cheese was pretty good, but the fries with the nacho cheese sauce were sooo good that I'll do that next time. This place was super clean and I liked that they had the to go boxes out if you need them. I ate all my food so sadly no leftovers for me. Give this place a try! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Oh man the food is second to none - it's always clean & eveything is always so consistent ! Matt helped me out and he was beyond kind and helpful & great individual - if you haven't been here you need to get here. Run - don't walk read more

The service was top notch, from explaining and letting us try the different heat level seasonings, to explaining what everything was and how it looked size wise. Super friendly and interactive. The food was delicious, the free cheese sauce and ice cream was an awesome bonus. The family meal is a great value for larger families, and the real sugar sodas were delicious! We are AZ natives visiting from AL and really enjoyed this place. We always enjoy visiting local non-chain restaurants. The 5 star rating was well deserved. We'll be back on future visits for sure! read more

Came in on Saturday night for some chicken tenders, Matt was especially kind & friendly to a person I was with who has special needs, so this review is a shoutout to him thank you! :) read more

The chicken and fries are made fresh and served hot! Everything was delicious! The chicken is tender and juicy. Service was excellent! A pleasant surprise was the free soft serve ice cream cones for dessert! read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Chicken sandwich with fries and coleslaw. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

The chicken was tasty and cooked perfectly. Service was good, and the food arrived quickly.

It was a decent lunch option. Nothing was wrong with it, but it didn't quite stand out compared to other chicken sandwiches I've had.

Service was great, got the slider and tender combo! Food was great! Better than Daves Hot Chicken.

Staff is friendly efficient and helpful. Space is clean and laid back casual dining on the smaller side. Ok so why we are all here...the chicken. They let you pick your level of heat from mild or none to off the charts. We got mild and hot. I prefer the hot it's just the perfect spice. The chicken was tender and Tasty. We got the sliders so the coleslaw and the pickles and the special sauce all complemented the chicken beautifully. The French fries were some of the best fries I've ever had. They had hot cheese sauce next to the ketchup which I generously dipped my fries into. To top it all off they give you a free ice cream cone when I asked about where that idea came from the owner thought come in for heat and then you chill it down. Ice cream wasn't my favorite part, but it was a nice perk! read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Everything good on this return visit. The only thing that could use an upgrade was the Mac and cheese. It looks better than it tastes, stick to the fries. The chicken is still Amazing though. read more

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This place is amazing! I ordered for Saturday company lunch. Samantha had everything ready for me and amazing customer service. Everyone in the office was happy with their meals, we will definitely be coming back! read more

Finally Big Sid HAS COME BACK to Google Reviews! Yeah that's right Big Sid is back again. This time checking out Hot Chicken Alley on Tatum. This place DID NOT disappoint. Got here early on a Saturday to try this place out. The menu isn't very big, but it's satisfying. I met Matt one of the staff members. He was super friendly, patient and kind. He also knew the menu very well and helped me order. I tried the tenders and sliders, "lite heat", as a test to see if they're "legit". Also got fries, Mac N Cheese, and Cole slaw. Wow! The Mac N Cheese, was good not great. The cole slaw and fries were excellent. The stars of the show the "chicken" was spot on. The tenders were/are real good, but the slider... YEAH!!! "The best chicken slider I've EVER had". Yes! I said what I said, and I stand by it. Not other chicken places that are common. And to break it all off... If you dine in and finish your food... You get FREE ICE CREAM CONE!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Sid says this, "Come try it out for yourself bring you're friends. Great place for a first date. Excellent environment and even the bathrooms are nice. Make sure when you come, to tell them "Big Sid sent me". Hahahahahahahahaha... "Until Next Time America", this is Big Sid out. PS: Just in case Y'ALL forgot... "BIG SID BAY BAY!!! YEAH!!!!" read more

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The reviews say it all. 5 stars! Chicken is delicious, fries are the best you can find in fast food, service is solid.

My entire experience at Hot Chicken Alley is worthy of 5 stars. First of all, the service was excellent. The girl at the counter was extremely helpful in explaining the menu in detail for us and helping us decide what to order. She checked-in a couple times during the meal and made sure we had everything we needed. Seriously top notch service for a counter service restaurant. Second reason is the food. Omg this chicken was excellent. Fresh, flavorful, and juicy with the right amount of heat. The fries were hot and crispy. Good sized portions as well. You definitely get your moneys worth! My partner and I each got the Mixed Up combo which I highly recommend. You get one of each chicken style, with pickles and sauce. Almost forgot to mention, at the end of your meal is a complimentary ice cream cone to cool off after that hot chicken - what's not to love! read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Mixed Up - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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6 Stars if possible. Everything is excellent. Ambiance was Non pretentious. Service was the most friendly and helpful I've had in quite an awhile. Now the chicken was perfect , had hot & lite heat and both were amazing. Then was offered a free ice cream cone. Didn't think I could love this place anymore , but i do. Don't miss this place !!!! Sorry the picture doesn't help but I think you get the message read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Service was personable. Atmosphere was casual. Menu is simple and straightforward for a hot chicken place. We selected light heat, and as a person who can only handle moderate amount of spice, it was very flavorful but not spicy. They have ketchup and cheese sauce for the fries, which was a fun addition. Overall the food was prepared fresh, and we really enjoyed it. They serve complimentary soft serve at the end (they have tiny baby cones if you want just a little bit or for kids). read more

Hot Chicken Alley - We ordered the Rooster and a side of mac & cheese. They split the sliders and fries up for us because they knew we were sharing. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Delicious! I love how simple and unpretentious this place is. If you're looking for Nashville hot chicken, but particularly hot rub chicken, this is for you. They have varied levels of heat, and even have you try the rub before you commit, which I thought was a nice touch. Their staff is so friendly and patient. They even have complimentary cheese sauce! I got the hot tenders and they were juicy. My mom really enjoyed their hot mustard sauce. The mac and cheese looks legit. My mom enjoyed her slider. Each part of the slider was on the side so you could build it with the fixings as you saw fit. The prices are decent considering the quality and they make it fresh to order. Nice to find another hot chicken spot in the valley. read more

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Great chicken. Better then all others offering similar product! The hot is hot if you like that and their dipping sauce is excellent. This place is a 10 and I don't give tens. Great. read more

When a restaurant has you coming back twice in one week, unprompted, you know it's doing something very right. Enter Hot Chicken Alley -- a hidden gem nestled at 13636 N Tatum Blvd, Unit 10 in Phoenix. They're not on LinkedIn (yet), but their Nashville Hot Chicken is on my mind! Here's to good food, great minds, and the kind of conversations that linger long after the last bite... another great lunch with Benny read more

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I brought my son with me to try this for the first time, and it was amazing. Everything tasted good and was nice and hot. The lady was friendly and so wonderful. read more

This place is absolutely deserving of its 5-stars. One thing that stands out about this place is that even though their fried chicken alone is worth coming back for, the hospitality/accommodation of the owner soars beyond all standards. It's the type of establishment where they could've easily settled for a fast-food environment and still thrive, but they take the extra steps to make your dining experience greater than it already is. From the free soft serves, no up charge on extra sauce (Cane's sauce has nothing on their alley sauce), perfect spice levels, cleanliness of establishment, and modern aesthetics, Alley Hot Chicken checks all boxes through and through. Come for the chicken, stay for the hospitality, and frequent for the experience. read more

Hot Chicken Alley - Forgot to take a photo before I demolished this ice cream lol - Chicken Shop Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona