Hot Chicken Takeover

3.9 (146 reviews)

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over 1 year ago

The banana pudding that comes in a 3 inch tall container was filled three fourths of an inch full of pudding and another half inch of vanilla wafers, a $1.50 value for $5. Service was very slow.

over 3 years ago

Okay. So. The service here is always good. But since they were acquired I have noticed a sharp decline in the quality. Portions getting smaller. Seasonings being different at each location. Hell, the quality of the chicken has decreased (dried out and over cooked). It is sad, because they used to be amazing. It used to always be hot, fresh, and juicy. With amazing portions that left you full. Now you feel like you're paying for those portions, but you're getting even less.

It used to be entree, two sides, banana pudding. Now it's chicken. Side. Water. And you leave disappointed.

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over 2 years ago

You'll be tempted to get the waffles but I could have passed on them. Waffle fries and nuggets were great! I got the hot spicy level and it wasn't too hot, but I like spicy food. Overall, I liked it and would come back.

almost 3 years ago

A+++++++ hot drums and waffle fries (with ranch). The best chicken I've eaten in my life

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over 5 years ago

We specifically went in for the Thin Mint pudding promotion (only through March 7), and grabbed lunch while we were there. This location is carry out only at this time. The food here is just as good as all the other locations. The...

over 5 years ago

Only 1 day left to get your Thin Mints pudding fix. This dessert is available at all Hot Chicken Takeover locations until March 7th. This tasty dessert is chocolate pudding, whipped cream and topped with Thin Mints. Yum! I love...

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Malini S.

Great food and service! Chicken was fresh and spicy! Love mixing the sweet and unsweetened tea for the perfect blend

Jasmine P.

I need the old HCT to come back, I ordered wings, got the spice level "Holy" I could've rubbed my eyes and it wouldn't hurt. There was ZERO spice. I used to love HCT because they would actually have spicy chicken. The seasoning y'all use now changed and not in a good way. Why would you change something that wasn't broken. The sides AWFUL, literally kraft Mac and bland backed beans. I'm so mad I spent my money here and won't make this mistake again. For the price you charge the quality of food is not at all equivalent. Let me know when you go back to the HCT I'm used to, spicy chicken (especially when I order it extra hot) and great sides.

Lisa K.

We went to Hot Chicken Takeover for dinner and they completely changed everything!!!! 1. Everything is A la Carte!!! Before you got an entree, and two sides for the price of just the chicken. 2. The sweet tea now is $1.50!!! Ranch was always unlimited for FREE 3. The drums were sooo small. They used to be double the size! 4. And one slice of bread I did try the banana pudding- it was ok. I disliked the added sugar sprinkled on the top.

Wings either huge feathers & bruised blood

Shirley N.

Nope don't wish to ever try this establishment again! Had horrible experience back in 2020 ordered 3 dinners to get home which is very far from their North market location to find huge feathers, very salty as well as wings looked as they'd been eaten off of & had to throw them all in the garbage. Three month's later the then owner responded to my review willing to refund me my money but he needed the receipt(sure I'm suppose to have a receipt 3 month's later)! So no refund. Five year's later(8/6/25) decided to try again since it was a new better location also I was told under new ownership but it was even worse than back in 2020. Bruised chicken, cooked in dirty grease and had huge feathers. The young man in charge(in video)ask why I wanted a refund when I showed him he acted as if he saw nothing wrong with the chicken being bruised or having feather's but, offered to make more for me of course I said no thanks which he replied he couldn't give me a receipt but that the money would be refunded to my card in 3 to 10 day's. I guess some people are accustomed to eating chicken with feathers or bruised but I'm not one of them! They don't even deserve 1 star but that's the only way to submit my review.

Jasmine L.

The food was pretty good and you get a good amount of food for the price. You'll be tempted to get the waffles but I could have passed on them. Waffle fries and nuggets were great! I got the hot spicy level and it wasn't too hot, but I like spicy food. Overall, I liked it and would come back.

Rebecca M.

I look forward to Tuesdays! This location serves a gluten free option of the chicken breast meal. It comes on a slice of gluten free bread with pickles and it's delicious! Paired with their homemade ranch and fries, it's on my weekly rotation. In fact I often order 2 so I can take leftovers the next day. The gluten free option is only available on Tuesday and only at this location. They prep the restaurant the day before to ensure limited cross contamination. I have celiac and have never had a gluten reaction. Don't forget the mama Bs banana pudding as they make a gluten free version of that

Mike K.

There were things that I liked and thinks that I didn't like... I liked the decor - clean, simple, bright, and unique. The food was really good I had the chicken breast and beans. I didn't like the order it yourself at a kiosk - I probably missed a key selection that would have taken the food from really good to great or made me want to come back. The service was off - there were people there but not really wanting to be proactively helpful - I watch 3 or 4 other people struggling with the kiosk while I ate. I think the place is ok - not really a fan

Jennifer R.

This review is for the gluten free boneless special that they do on Tuesdays only. I was so excited to try this out, but finally got over there today at lunchtime. Staff was friendly and takeout order was ready quickly. The ranch is as good as everyone says, but the chicken and slaw were both a bit disappointing for me. The heat level of Warm was good for me, but truly not spicy at all. The chicken itself was very dry. I know gluten free is always dry, so maybe that was the issue? The slaw is vinegar based and did not have as much flavor as I was expecting. I did not get any sweet tea or dessert, but they did offer a gf banana pudding dessert. Overall, glad that I tried it.

Drums (warm) with waffles & a side of Ma's mac

Nadira Y.

This Westerville location has been our go-to ever since its opening. It is much more convenient for me to get to than Clintonville location on High St or Easton. There is plenty of parking and I have never seen it too busy. I love getting carry out. I wish they would offer pickup from the drive through window though as they do at the High St location. You can always expect great food and service here. The fried chicken is just the best with how perfectly moist it is every time and with the different heat options. It's nice, because one order can actually have different heat options for each piece of chicken. I usually change it up from warm to hot every now and then. They are now serving their waffles daily as opposed to just on the weekends. I think the HCT ordering app can be tweaked a little to make it easier. I do not like the dragging of the bar to adjust for quantity. Instead, I wish there was a pull down tab for quantity for things like the heat level of each piece of chicken on the order, amount of ranch, etc. Ma's mac is definitely a cheese lover's dream. I usually heat it up for 30 seconds at home to give it that cheesy goodness that where you can actually see it. Ma's sweet tea is definitely sweet, but honestly it's perfect to tie in with the entire meal. The only bad experience I have had with this location one time is that the banana pudding I ordered was runny and the wafer crumbs were extremely over salted, making it inedible. Since this only happened once, this still remains a 5-star worthy fried chicken joint.

Ellen M.

Pros: Great employees Socially conscious organization Delicious chicken meals Wonderful sweet tea Clean restaurant Drive thru available Cons: Sparse dining room decor Somewhat pricey for what you get Didn't love the sides Pro tip: Make sure you try their amazing banana pudding

Nanci S.

There's a lot to choose as far as picking your meat: Thighs, drumsticks, wings, boneless breast, sandwich, gluten-free boneless, nuggets, lil' chick (kids portion), or whole bird. Then you pick your heat (spiciness): cold, warm, hot, or holy. Pick your sides: mac, slaw, or baked beans. Pick your extras: soda, banana pudding, gluten-free banana pudding, waffles, sweet tea, unsweet tea, and house ranch. I ordered the thighs (cold heat) with mac and cheese and banana pudding. I asked for half sweet and half unsweet tea. The chicken comes with bread and pickles and ranch dressing sides. It was ok, not the best chicken meal I've ever had, the meat was dry, and the total bill was a bit pricey at $15.50. However, they have a good business model that includes party size bulk catering, a drive-through window, and hip merchandise. I also felt the employee who served me was very accommodating.

Richard J.

I've been here so many times and they are always great! The food is always good and service was great. They only had one server in lunch and she's pretty busy. Hope they could have another server to help her. It was packed at 1 pm on weekday. Pretty clean and cozy. I like to eat there cuz it's fried chicken and I want to enjoy the crispy skins and juicy meat there. Hahaha!

Mrs Anne Marie W.

Fantastic local business, have been a fan for a while! Appreciate the neighbourhood spot at Polaris. I stopped in to pick up dinner this night, easy to customize what I'd like, super attentive at the counter. Food was up quickly very little waiting. I also hear the drive thru has just opened, may check that out next time. I always order hot boneless chicken and am never disappointed. I have also done catering with them with great success. The spice is a nice heat, not too much burning, but I need the ranch for sure. I love that iced tea and ranch dressing are always free and each meal comes with silverware.

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Janine B.

3 years ago

Great food and quick service. Food is always hot and delicious. The sides and desserts are great too.

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Jennifer N.

Thank you very much, Janine! We are so grateful for your continued…

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Darina C.

4 years ago

I left Columbus nearly four years ago and whenever I come home to visit HCT is my go to!!! Good food, great staff and a little taste of home. So happy to see that a company with such great values and community oriented is doing well and expanding. Can't wait to visit in June and see everyone who is still there. See you again soon!!! read more

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Shannon W.

We can’t wait to see you back in again, Darina!…

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Virginia N.

3 years ago

Excellent food!! The chicken was seasoned perfectly and fried to perfection. The staff was very friendly.

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Jennifer N.

Thank you for the great review, Virginia! We’re delighted to hear…

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Justin K.

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Excellent addition to Westerville. Great food as always, we got the WHOLE BIRD this time. Service is always fantastic regardless of the location. Glad to see all the continued success for Joe and the team. read more

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Tash E.

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5 years ago

Yum! Yum! Yum! Went here late one morning as soon as they opened that way we could eat there and be safe from other people. Chicken was delicious and the staff was super friendly. I'm happy to have one of these so close to home now. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Jordyn C.

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6 years ago

One word ... INCREDIBLE. My boyfriend and I love HCT. They are so consistent and customer service is on point. In addition, the company has an amazing mission. This was our first time at the Westerville location and it definitely met our standards of the others. read more

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Shannon W.

We're so grateful for your feedback Jordyn. We're looking forward to…

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Matt G.

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6 years ago

Ha ha ha I have no idea what anything costs here and I don't care SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY DADDY NEEDS HIS FIXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. I don't drink or smoke or use drugs but I might have a chicken problem. read more

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Shannon W.

Thanks for the laugh Matt! We're thrilled to hear it hits the spot…

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Alex W.

3 years ago

A+++++++ hot drums and waffle fries (with ranch). The best chicken I've eaten in my life

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Jennifer N.

Wow! Thank you so much, Alex! There's no greater compliment than…

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Chad N.

4 years ago

We had the boneless meal and the drumsticks meal followed by both the banana pudding and the new girl scout mint pudding. Everything was delicious and the service was impeccable. read more

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Shannon W.

That sounds like a fulfilling meal, Chad! We’re glad that you enjoyed…

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Dana N.

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4 years ago

Delicious chicken! Crispy yet so juicy. The mac and cheese was homemade I could tell! The banana pudding was wonderful. You can tell the make everything fresh. We will definitely be back to try the drums and baked beans ( I got the boneless today!) the warm spice mmmmm!!! read more

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Shannon W.

You’re not wrong, Dana! Our Mac and BP is made fresh every morning!…

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German V.

4 years ago

I'm so happy they set up shop in Westerville. Great food, convenient location, super friendly staff and the best chicken ever!

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Shannon W.

Thank you, German! We appreciate your support!

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Nancy T.

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Order hot chicken tonight for first time. I am wimp on heat. So which heat to order. My husband and I ordered cold and warm thighs to split. My husband said try the warm ouch! So we traded back and I ate the cold. Cold spice chicken was delicious crispy a little heat. I love it. My husband is going try hot next time. Beans good but spicy, slaw was fresh and delicious. Mac and cheese was just ok. Banana pudding was just Ok! No bananas. read more

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Shannon W.

Hi Nancy - We're so grateful you gave us a try! We're sorry to hear…

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Alex S.

4 years ago

This place has a tendency to fucking rock - I went in this motherfucker and they served my ass up real good. Hot as hell but good as hell. 5 stars read more

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Sarah S.

5 years ago

This is our family's favorite stop every time we make it to Columbus! My daughter's words: "I'm like the Cookie Monster here, but with chicken." My son says, "It's delicious," but in Gollum's voice. We all have our favorites--the drums with warm seasoning, mac, and slaw are the way to go! read more

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Kevin M.

5 years ago

Love HCT. But the drive-thru isn't a pick-up window like the clintonville location, it's going to be a full service drive-thru.

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Rashad A.

5 years ago

Good is really good and good heat levels Jamie was outstanding and super nice Overall good food but even better customer service read more

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Shannon W.

Thank you Rashad! We appreciate your support and feedback and hope to…

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Brittney B.

5 years ago

Love, love this place. The food is sooo good, my kids love it too. The customer service is great and we always look forward to eating at Hot Chicken Takeover!!! read more

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Shannon W.

Thank you Brittney; for your continuous support and feedback. We love…

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Kelli W.

5 years ago

Fantastic service. Very clean. Every table has antibacterial wipes. Outdoor seating is nice, but hot. Not really a shaded area. If you love fried chicken, this is your place! read more

Hot Chicken Takeover - Every table thoroughly cleaned. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Westerville, Ohio

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Becky M.

5 years ago

Great food, reasonable price. My God this hit the spot today. Teenage son was craving chicken today and needed to get out of the house. He'd never eaten here and this was only my second time. Even if it is takeout only right now, we gratefully ate it hot in the parking lot. Staff was prompt, friendly and food was just what we'd asked for. Thank you! read more

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Shannon W.

Thank you for your review Becky! We're glad to hear you liked your…

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T S.

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5 years ago

We've heard a lot about this place so we were eager to check it out. Placed an order for takout. Arrived at the time stated on the order. There was a line of 8-10 people waiting for their orders. Unlike other places i've been to, there's not a staging area for you to just go and pick it up. And they weren't hollering out names or anything so it seemed pretty inefficient to me. But we got the food and eagerly went home to eat it. We had combinations of wings and drums from cool to holy. We had beans, slaw and mac and cheese. First experience was a giant meh. The spice mix on the chicken seems to be powdered on the surface vs incorporated into the actual crust. Maybe i'm wrong about that? But you could clearly taste the chalkiness/powderiness of paprika on the crust. Was offputting. The crust was definitely nice. The chicken was dry. And whatever they use adds heat but not a lot of flavor. So it was definitely not a wow. The chicken in placed on white bread, which i don't get. Are you supposed to eat it? It's covered in fying oil. Who wants to eat that? No one was raving about their sides. Got a pretty solid meh on the mac and cheese and the slaw was less than meh. And the prices!? They are crazy high. They are definitely proud of their chicken...not sure why. If I was Chik fil A i wouldn't be worried about a takeover. Never had a dried out chicken at the filA. Anyway, I'm glad we tried it. Won't be doing that again. Not Recommended. read more

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Shannon W.

Thanks for your honest review T S. We realize we aren't for everyone,…

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Brady Thomas H.

3 years ago

Nice little spot. Good chicken. Would recommend to go if you're looking for some hot chicken.

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Hobbs M.

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5 years ago

Great chicken sandwiches and wings. You can control the level of hot which I like. Suggestion get more options for sides please. read more

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Shannon W.

Thank you for the review, Hobbs. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed your…

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Chelsea C.

3 years ago

They changed the Mac and cheese recipe or it store brought now taste like KFC or Ggs pleae bring the original.

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Jennifer N.

Hi Chelsea, we know our mac is a fan fav. We appreciate your feedback…

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Stephanie H.

4 years ago

Great staff friendly. Chicken always hot and juicy. i absolutely love this location. We'll be back soon

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Travis S.

4 years ago

Great food, great service, great ambience. I really enjoyed my experience and I loved how fast they made it

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Kylee A.

Thank you for the review, Travis! We're so glad you enjoyed your time…

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Griffin A.

4 years ago

I frequent HCT at the downtown location while at work. Have been to plenty of others. However, the service and food at the westerville location are incredibly subpar. Arrived on a saturday to find oueselves (2) along with two others. Ordered at the same time. The other group received their food within a few minutes. Still waiting on our food twenty minutes later. Another group came in 15 minutes after us. Got our food before we did. Everything is messed up. Sad to see what was once a great restaurant continue to struggle at locations that are not the original.... read more

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John P.

5 years ago

Great food every time I come here. Fast service and always had a great experience I would recommend this place anytime. read more

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Shannon W.

Thanks for the kind words John!

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Brea M.

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4 years ago

The food is great! However we ordered thru Yelp and for pickup (not delivery) and we were charged $9.95 for online ordering. If you order online - use their website. If they are going to charge this much - it shouldn't even be an option. read more

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Amy T.

5 years ago

You can't beat the food at HCT. Consistently delicious and always so fresh. What this location delivers in addition to yummy meal options is truly exceptional service. We stopped by after a rough day in the ER and the friendliness of their staff was so uplifting in the moment we needed it most. They must have felt the vibe, because one of the staff members even came out and brought us complimentary banana pudding to round out our meal (which we were enjoying on their wonderful little patio.) Love supporting a local business and glad to see them expanding into the Westerville area! read more

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Steve S.

6 years ago

This location just opened. They are still working out the kinks a bit despite being very busy. I did carry out and got home to realize I was missing a few items. I went back and they made it right in a hurry. Chicken was delicious - it's a quality piece of boneless breast meat prepared very well. "Warm" spice was good. "Hot" was amazing. The spice comes on the chicken - not on the side. All the sides were good - especially the baked beans. Family pack feeds 4-5 adults easily and is a great value. Until they get their routine down just make sure your order is accurate before you leave. Will definitely be back many times. read more

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Shannon W.

Hi Steve - We really appreciate your feedback and are sorry that you…

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Natalie S.

4 years ago

Love LOvE the gluten free Tuesday and that they accommodate Gluten fee kids as well! Missing the free ice tea bc it was just a nice perk - but it won't keep me from treating again soon!! read more

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Steven C.

5 years ago

Went to the one at the fish market in Columbus back in 2019 a time to remember the tool.it has a great chicken dinner really good side dish's.what's really cool is it's not just a flash in the pan place to eat.there's more than one check it out. read more

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Judi C.

5 years ago

Went for lunch last week with coworkers and so glad we did! Service was fast and I actually felt welcomed! First time here and I am a fan! Can't wait to come back for my birthday! read more

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Nas H.

4 years ago

Stopped in for lunch today and it was awesome. food was hot and fresh the staff was super friendly. I will be returning very soon

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Kylee A.

Thank you for the kind words, Nas! We can't wait to serve you again…

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Bill D.

4 years ago

One of the better fried chicken places I've eaten at. The chicken is great, and I've always had a weak spot for smokey beans. I recommend them especially. read more

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Kylee A.

Thank you so much for the kind words Bill! We can't wait to serve you…

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Brooke J.

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5 years ago

The staff is very nice and the sides are good. The chicken breading is too thick, to greasy and too crunchy to the point of being hard, the chicken is super dry, even the thigh. I've had Nashville Hot Chicken in Nashville, this isn't it. I'm not sure why people rave about this place. read more

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Shannon W.

Thank you for the honest review, Brooke. We’re really sorry to hear…

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Jacob H.

5 years ago

VERY GOOD FOOD! IT WAS SOOOO SPICY! I got Chicken and it was indeed hot and their sauce and bread is good too.

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Corey R.

4 years ago

Average chicken quality. No sauce options (like BBQ). Just heat levels. Just basic chicken place. Not great, not bad. Just average.

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Kathleen R.

4 years ago

Have always loved HCT- this location is awesome! Always super friendly and food always Hits. The. Spot! Fantastic customer service!

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Moose L.

4 years ago

I have only been to hot chicken takeover once and I love it, the food was fantastic and the worker named Noah who took my order was super nice. I definitely will be returning! read more

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Shannon W.

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435 Polaris Pkwy
Ste 101
Westerville, OH 43082
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(614) 568-7004
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https://hotchickentakeover.com

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What time does Hot Chicken Takeover open?

Hot Chicken Takeover opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Hot Chicken Takeover close?

Hot Chicken Takeover closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Hot Chicken Takeover take credit cards?

Yes, Hot Chicken Takeover takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Hot Chicken Takeover have catering options?

Yes, Hot Chicken Takeover does have catering options.

Does Hot Chicken Takeover have a drive thru?

Yes, Hot Chicken Takeover has a drive thru.

Does Hot Chicken Takeover have a happy hour?

No, Hot Chicken Takeover does not have a happy hour.

Does Hot Chicken Takeover serve alcohol?

No, Hot Chicken Takeover does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Hot Chicken Takeover allow dogs?

Yes, Hot Chicken Takeover allows dogs.

Does Hot Chicken Takeover have TVs?

No, Hot Chicken Takeover does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Hot Chicken Takeover have outdoor seating?

Yes, Hot Chicken Takeover has outdoor seating options.

Does Hot Chicken Takeover have parking?

Yes, Hot Chicken Takeover has parking options.

Other Amenities

Does Hot Chicken Takeover have free WiFi?

Yes, Hot Chicken Takeover has free WiFi.

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Specialties

Vote Best Fried Chicken in Columbus, Hot Chicken Takeover brings the heat with classic Nashville hot chicken. 100% fresh, never frozen chicken, marinated for over 15+ hours and fried-to-order.

History

Established in 2014.

Hot Chicken Takeover started as a pop-up in Olde Towne East, grew to a food truck, and eventually landed in Columbus' historic North Market. As our brand continues to grow, so does our impact in the community.

Meet the Business Owner: Joe D.

Joe DeLoss is building a fried chicken empire by changing perspectives on HR and workforce development. His current adventure, a restaurant chain called Hot Chicken Takeover, provides meaningful employment to men and women impacted by incarceration. With rapid expansion underway, Joe anticipates creating more meaningful jobs.

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3.6

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0.4 mi

Lincoln and Jacoby hard carry. Give them a raise of $3. I got my sandwich and shake after ten…read moreminutes but Lincoln had great customer service and made it worth it.

This is a relatively new Chick-fil-A. Getting in is a little convoluted coming eastbound on…read morePolaris Parkway but westbound access is very easy. Easy exit. As with most Chick-fil-A locations, the service is excellent, the staff is very friendly and personable. And, the food is always great. My favorite is the spicy chicken deluxe sandwich with waffle fries. Great fries, BTW. Great new location.

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Chicken Salad Chick

CATERING!! I have been a fan of Chicken Salad Chick since…read morethe beginning. SO DELICIOUS!!! Recently you catered my Dad's Celebration of Life Service. It was perfect! Your food is incredibly delicious! Your customer service is outstanding. I truly appreciate you! Everyone was raving about the food. I wish I could hand out your biz cards at the funeral, but that's kinda tacky! I highly recommend Chicken Salad Chick for it all! Oh and- Don't skip on their soups or desserts!

This is a good little heathy food spot…read more I drove by one day, Yelppies suggested. I stopped by, it was early in morning, the place was empty, I saw couple of deliveries people picking up their food, the staffs was friendly, I read over the menu, I actually forgot what I ordered, because this review is way past due, maybe 3 weeks past due. But I do remember is one of them combo But first thing first, the two ladies behind the counter is really nice and friendly, I love dealing with an adult instead of those younger generation that don't care for their customers, just show up for their paycheck, if you know what I mean. Lady that serving me asked if I need some suggestion or help for recommendations, very nice and friendly. I ordered (once again I can't remember the name). The sandwich itself is very good, came with side of fruit as you can see on my photo, like I mentioned before, is a good healthy lunch, not too big of the portion. The reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because couple of my grapes gone bad, they should have checked and take them out before serving to the customer. Because they claim they make the orders when it comes in, so the kitchen should have spot it Overall, definitely recommend and will go back

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Flamin Feathers

3.0

(24 reviews)

3.0 mi

It's okay I guess. It's just heavily breaded chicken tenders and strips that aren't like pre…read moremarinated to make em juicy that are fried and then sprinkled with spicy seasoning, orange sauce, and the basics from the million of chicken strips places popping up all over Columbus. The seasoning masks the QUALITY of the chicken. Their burgers are decent smashed burgers. Overall it's fine if you're looking for just FOOD, but if you're looking for taste, quality, and execution I suggest elsewhere.

We ordered online for The Hague Ave location in Columbus, OH. Come to find out it was a food truck…read more Which isn't it a bad thing, we love food trucks. Certainly not this one. We ordered the Flamin Waffle Sandwich and two sides of Mac and cheese and got nothing of what we ordered. Getting there to pick up our online order, we said "We have a pick up order" and the guy continues to say "YEAH YEAH YEAH WE'RE OUT OF MAC AND CHEESE" they also didn't have the waffle sandwich, but didn't even tell us he replaced it with just a regular sandwich.... He actually replaced both sides of mac and cheese with another chicken sandwich instead of just refunding me for my order. And it wasn't even good. We should've just stuck to Dave's hot chicken.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

The taste of food and it was clean im the restaurant. I love their dipping sauce. I also love…read moretheir Fanta soda.

Twice in two weeks, I ordered lunch for my family via the app, selecting curbside, since I walk…read morewith a cane. And twice, when I arrived, I waited ten minutes before leaving my car, walking to the restaurant with my cane. I checked the app and discovered that the order was marked "Picked up" each time. The first time, my order was on their back counter. But today, the order wasn't there. They had to find it in their system and make it immediately. All I got, other than my food, was a quick "I'm sorry." I had to stand, uncomfortably, with my cane waiting for my order to be made. So thirty minutes after I arrived, I finally was in my car with my food, driving home.

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Guy Fieri's Flavortown Kitchen

2.3

(9 reviews)

1.8 mi

We decided it would be fun to try this place, so we ordered several different things. My hubby…read moreordered the bacon Mac n Cheese burger. The bacon was missing. The hamburger patty was cooked perfectly medium, so that was good. We also ordered the chips and queso. We enjoyed the queso, but most of the chips were broken and nearly burnt. I ordered the chicken sandwich. It was dry, and I couldn't taste the special sauce. The chocolate whiskey cake was dry AF and the sauces and toffee couldn't mask that. The cheesecake was missing the potato chips. The cheesecake itself was a dense NY style, but the actual cheesecake flavor was lacking. That being said, we didn't dislike the food, but they really need to quality check the food before they send it out! It would've been so good if everything was made right! There were things missing, and there were things that should have not been served, like the tortilla chips and the whiskey chocolate cake. Their menu is expensive, and it's definitely overpriced for what we received. You'd expect more quality and care to go into food at this price point.

Luscious flavor food. French fries traveled well were crispy and delicious. Bourbon bbq wings were…read morelarge, tender and delicious. Cheese steak egg roll with cheese dip and spicy sriracha ketchup were good. The cheesecake did not disappoint wonderful. Parmesan chicken pepperoni with spaghetti the sauce was mild but Huge serving. Looking forward to trying the sandwiches.

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CM Chicken

4.3

(53 reviews)

4.9 mi

CM Chicken is Korean fried chicken place right on Bethel Road next to Yogis…read more The place is easy and casual. You can order your chicken in drumsticks, tenders or wings. Chicken is always fresh and juicy. The sauces are different and more aligned to Korean cuisine so don't go in expecting buffalo sauce. They have several sides like onion rings, curly fried which are crispy and always well done. The service is quick and servers are friendly.

This is probably my favorite KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) restaurant in Columbus. I had not been to…read morethis location before, and it is a little bit smaller than the one on Bethel Road. The service was fast and efficient, and our to-go order was ready sooner than promised. The chicken "travelled well", and was still hot and crispy when we had it at home 20 minutes later. We ordered the Garlic Soy drumsticks, the Garlic Spicy wings, and also the Honey Garlic tenders. The tenders were just ok, but the drumsticks and wings were both delicious. The spice levels were not overwhelming, so I may try a spicier sauce on my next visit.

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Korean Ramyun (broth & egg packed separately to go)

Buffalo Wild Wings

I got a free award 6 piece wings for my birthday (so sign up before your birthday). Mark is the…read moreperson who helped me out today and I have never come here so he helped me decide what to get. Give this guy a raise! Very nice guy. There are tvs all around and this specific location is pretty big. I haven't tried the wings yet but free is free. I highly recommend.

From the very start of my visit, I was greeted with a smile and seated right away. The waitress…read moretook my drink and app order within minutes and the food arrived hot. The wings and burger, one of the best I have had in a while, were great! This brought back many memories of the old BW3 and I will be back.

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OX-B’s

This was another good find while I was in the area. The food was excellent. They had many choices…read moreto have. Basically chicken oriented food. Excellent side dishes. Service was friendly and very good. This is basically a fast casual type of setting. The area was clean and well kept. There are many locations in the area. Apparently try it out.

In honor of national chicken month, I had to review this place. I had to try the chicken and…read morewaffles. Cute play on using waffle fries for the "waffles". The chicken is boneless wings. I went with the spicy garlic sauce. It wasn't that spicy but had a small kick. We also got the Spicy Chicken Sandwich. It as a great size chicken filet to bun ratio. The secret sauce with the sandwich was excellent. Best part of the meal was the White Mac and Cheese. It had a thick and rich sauce which is must for a good Mac and Cheese. It lived up to all the hype! I recommend you add it on to anything you get at Ox-B's.

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Agapé Mediterranean

Came here to say for lunch while on a work trip, and will definitely come back! I got the pita with…read moregyro, and a side of pita and hummus, and the portions were incredible! I left full, and the taste was amazing!

Like a Chipotle type set up but all Mediterranean and delicious! Fast service and everything is…read morefresh! Whenever we visit town we absolutely have to stop here!

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Espresso Air

4.8

(100 reviews)

1.4 mi

Average coffee in downtown Westerville, unfortunately on the pricier side. It was overall good and…read morethe sweetness level was perfect - it just wasn't as good as expected.

I love their pastries so much. It's a regular stop Uptown for us on weekends. The ownership is…read moregreat and the service is fast.

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Thai Grille

If you love clean AND delicious AND high quality--this is the place!…read more I've explored and eaten in Thailand--this place is authentic and has Real Thai people making the food which is a must for me. Service is friendly and they care about the quality in food. They do not rush making it either which is a good sign. My wife and I go here every time we are in Columbus.

Always great. Sure, service may be slow since they are minimally staffed, but chill, it's all worth…read moreit. If you want faster service go to Panda Express. This team works hard at serving specialness. The Thai fried rice might be the best I've ever had. The deserts, bananas, and the rice with melon, are both world class. We are big fans. Be patient when you go, or if you can't be, don't go. This team works hard at excellence.

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Curry puff

Sunny Street Cafe

Another amazing breakfast. i would like to commend Katrina for her amazing mannerism and attention…read moreto detail. Katrina is very complimentary to my son and I. Thank you Katrina for being a wonderful person. We love Sunny Street Cafe.‍

I would have to say this is the best location. The staff is amazing. Our serve Maria was so nice…read moreand just was on point. She definitely did everything was a smile. I tried the breakfast nachos without eggs and we put sausage crumbles on the nachos amazing. Also I tried the breakfast sandwich and with bacon. Again everything was fresh and amazing. I definitely would love to come back and try their lunch menu!!

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Hearty Breakfast Combo

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Theresa T.

3 years ago

It was our first time at Hot Chicken Takeover. I wasn't impressed! The chicken was pretty good! We got baked beans and French fries. I don't understand why they don't serve them hot! The beans have a really good flavor but I prefer my baked beans hot. The fries being served barely warm were really limp and greasy. I think if they served them hot and fresh they would be much better! Lastly, they have stools to sit on instead of chairs. Problem with that is there's nowhere to put your coat. We ended up sitting on our coats. I would not recommend! read more

Lucas H.

5 years ago

this particular hot chicken takeover location rules. just like the hot chicken we've got back home on Kentucky. The sides are based and the chicken is s p i c y. I may even come by Today to purchase some. big fan, 10/10, highly recommend to anyone who craves some genuine hot chicken. read more

Terri T.

4 years ago

The Westerville location is great! Went through the drive thru, which was great! I didn't need to get out of the car in the rain. The food was wonderful and my family was very happy. read more

Chris M.

4 years ago

Great food. Service was very fast. Superb customer service. I love the hot and decided to try the holy today and ill tell you what it didn't disappoint at all. My new go to spot read more

Chadwick M.