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    World Famous Hotboys

    4.4 (121 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Hipster
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Cyra D.

    Food and service were amazing--I'll definitely be coming back! The decorations were beautiful and really added to the overall experience. Highly recommend!

    Tendies meal + fries
    Mary H.

    We came here for a bourbon tasting event that was happening and had such a nice time :) I enjoyed trying some new bourbons and learning more about the spirit. After that we sat at the bar for a cocktail and a meal. I really love the chicken, but even the mild is SO spicy. (Don't come if you hate spice.) The aesthetic here is awesome - so fun and chaotic! Good for families, dates, guys night, or a solo date.

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    Adrienne M.

    I was so excited to try these wings. Then I got my to-go order after waiting 20mins. The bartender Lee was helpful but I was the only one in the restaurant. So she had time to explain all the wing choices and their concept! Thank goodness for her otherwise i would have just been picking blind. So whoever said they are just like Dave's nashville chicken. Correct, expect for they got along way to go!!!!! Alright so let's get to the chicken wings for the price and yes i know everything is extra expensive nowadays not impressed as some that loves to cook. I DO NOT understand when a business doesn't want to give the consumer what they want. I order Memphis style and Mild plus. All are dry rubs again no complaints there but when I got to the car and opened my box, I could see the wings were like over coated in these spices lol said no person of color ever but today they were! I was happy to see it would have flavor but the cook in me was like what happened in the kitchen this is clearly too much seasoning to where I had to wait to get home and scrap off the seasoning. I mean the cooks have to know that can't be flavorful at that point. I am all for flavor but when you overly season and on purpose is crazy these rubs have salt in them so they are just too salt for you to cake them on the wings!!! I was surprised by all the reviews I read but there are a few real ones that kept it 100! This place is a no for wings but maybe a spot for those events I see they be hosting maybe???? If they would have NOT over seasoned the wings I would have give a 3 or 4 stars. I am not a sauce girly but I didn't care for their house sauce ketchup based or cajun ranch. The regular ranch was decent.

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    Kim M.

    If I need take out on a Friday, one way I treat myself is getting the catfish sandwich. Yes they are all about the chicken but when I discovered the Fridays only fish sandwich it quickly became my go to. I'm normally a French fry purest but their heavily seasoned crinkle fries are yummy. Always a festive spirit in the dining room while I wait for my food. There is a live music some nights and when it's warmer they have a huge patio. The service is always great. I'm ok with waiting a minute for food that is made to order. They have lots of spice levels but I stick with the Southern no heat if I can. As long as you're into Cajun seasoning you will find something you like on their menu although I will say the vegetarian/gluten free options are limited.

    #1 Sando w/etoufee
    Peter P.

    This is their 2nd Indianapolis location and it is a great place for hot chicken and beer. They have a big outdoor patio which is also dog-friendly. When they say 'hot' L, they mean it. I stick with the medium-hot and it's still pretty damn spicy (and I like spicy). I've had the extreme hot before, and it's truly for the hotheads.

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    Lauren S.

    We got carryout & it was still delectable once I got to the house. Food was ready for me when I got there so it was a quick in & out. Fries not soggy, flavor smacked, & wrap bigger than my head. 10/10.

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    Russell J.

    My 1st time trying this place with some friends who have been raving over it for months. I'm always a bit skeptical of new places that I haven't heard of but this was a pleasant surprise to my senses The restaurant is very colorful and interesting, lots of stickers and graffiti type covered walls. It has a small bar and a stage for performances on certain days. There is also a small outside area to eat. Seems like a lot of locals come here for togo orders. They have a full service section for dining in or you can place your order and eat on the opposite side with no waitstaff. Now let's get to the food shall we. I had the swamp fries which consisted of fries covered with greens, chicken plus Mac n cheese. It was waaaay better than I expected. A total flavor explosion and a good size portion. Greens were a little spicy but very tasty. My wife had chicken and waffles which consisted of two fluffy waffles that tasted like a funnel cake and 4 nice size wings. Very tasty, didn't even need syrup or sauces. Our other friend got chicken tenders which were huge and came with fries and Texas toast. Cooked perfectly and very flavorful. They have several different flavors of sauces you can get them in as well. I will definitely be back and if you are ever in the area don't hesitate to give Hot boys a try. Thank me later!

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    Braionna B.

    The hot chicken is FIRE!! Service is good and the decor is so cool. The bathrooms are super cool with lots of retro stuff. Go eat at Hotboys!!

    Walk way to the bathroom
    Ebonee D.

    Food: must say the food was good and very tasty . The fries was well seasoned. Came with a signature dipping sauce. I got the sando sandwich which was spicy but not too spicy. You can adjust the spice level. Service: friendly staff and food came quick Ambiance : went in the middle of the day. Wasn't busy at all. Love the aesthetic of the restaurant. Very cool figure and reminded me of cali culture. Price: affordable about the same prices any other burger joint. Will be back to try other items in the menu . Overall a 9.5 out of 10

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    Katherine A.

    Hotboys is super fun on Tuesday nights! It's Trivia Night and the kids eat free. We went with a group of friends and had a blast starting with trying almost everything on the menu, $4.50 well drinks and nightly beer specials. Aaron, the owner, came over to the table and told us how Hotboys originated with his brothers in California. He has an amazing story and we're glad he opened this restaurant in Carmel as we have become regulars. I tried the Guap fries which was a generous portion of Fries and chicken covered with a cheesy spicy sauce. There was so much food, that I took half of it home. Our friends had the Ettoufee and loved it. I think they make the best collard greens in town. Trivia was fun and low key. We actually came in third place! We'll be back!

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    Ciarra E.

    This review is a little late as it was on December 13th. Husband and I ordered two meals and there was a small mishap, however, the manager Jared was very helpful and caring of the incident and made it up to us by fixing the order and by giving us a couple of extra items to go with it. The donuts we were given to try were amazing. I would recommend everyone to try one. I would say I'm not the biggest fan of chicken in general, however, this has to be the best chicken I've ever tried.

    Mac and cheese baked potato with chicken. Side of fried Mac and cheese.
    Laurel S.

    Decor reminiscent of the original Indiana location in Fountain Square and great playlists, Hotboys is ready to serve you the best chicken. I'm partial to the tenders and get mild plus. I like they have a wide range of spice levels. This location had some additional items that my husband had to try. The Mac and cheese baked potato with chicken is HUGE! My husband loved it and will be back for it. We opted for bar service and enjoyed chatting with the bartender.

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