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    World Famous Hotboys

    4.4 (117 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Net A.

    Ordered CHICKEN ETOUFFE which was highly recommended by my son ! It's a Creole stew with rice ! It is delicious flavorful but spicy for me but hubby and son loved it! The Smackin' Mac & Potato now that's so smackin' delish!!! I would come back for more!!!

    Adam D.

    I've got Hot Boys and really liked it. The Chicken Sando was solid and definitely brings the heat. I ordered Mild+, and I'm glad I did. It had a nice kick without being overwhelming. Next time, I'll probably try one of the hotter spice levels now that I know what to expect. The Mac and Cheese was good comfort food and balanced out the spice nicely. I also noticed the fries coming out to other tables and they looked really good, so that's on the list for next time. Service was friendly and swift. Can't ask for much more there. I grabbed it to go this time, but it's definitely a place I want to go back to and eat in. The location gives chill vibes. Definitely recommended if you like spicy chicken and want options that actually deliver heat.

    Sando
    Allyson U.

    We were in the area and everyone wanted to have dinner at WFH, despite us living in Oakland, lol. We arrived around 5:45 pm, on a Thursday, and there was no line. It worked out that it wasn't busy, because it meant we had time to peruse the bigger menu. Jonathan was super helpful and made recommendations of what we could enjoy that aren't at the Oakland store. We got an order of the nuggies, baked potato, and sando. The star of the show was the baked potato, which had Mac and cheese, cheese, and pieces of chicken. It was delicious! I think it could have used a little more Mac and chicken, but because we had other items, it worked out well. When we were half way through the meal, Jonathan brought us out some Bonuts and caramel sauce, and they were so good. I would definitely get them again (maybe with some soft serv from next door ). The shop itself is fun and clean. I used the bathroom, and it was clean. There were plenty of seats, but they don't have padding, so not the most comfy. While I am not sure I would make the trek for this eatery alone, I would definitely stop by if driving through the north bay. Thank you Jonathan & WFH for making our delicious meal special!

    Delicious loaded potato
    Richard T.

    Another great lunch! This loaded baked potato is absolutely delicious! You must try it. Nice outdoor seating too.

    Chicken Sando Combo
    Tony S.

    I love this place but I ordered 3 chicken sandwiches and I got tender combo , I don't like chicken tenders! I didn't realize until I left because it was a to go order.

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    Karlee J.

    Overall a solid chicken spot with lots of options! We went for the tender and sandwich which were both yummy! I got mild plus which was very spicy so would recommend to go light especially if sensitive to spice! Service was great. Fast casual with counter service and bussing tables. Cool vibes. Would come back again

    Yuli O.

    My partner and I came in after craving this place for several weeks! He got a sandwich and I opted for the baked potato with mild plus levels. Ordering is super easy and food comes out faster than expected. The mild plus was spicier than expected. I feel like it was a bit overpowering here and I should've opted for a mild flavor. Last time we were here I got mild and it wasn't spicy at all, so the difference between the two levels felt pretty significant. The fries were our favorite part. They're very well seasoned and crispy! I don't recommend the baked potato but the sandwiches are great!

    Felipe S.

    Came to the hot boys restaurant in Novato. Super chido! Super dope Vibe the inner decor is retro old-school, tagged up walls, chained up speakers, a couple arcades games aswell. Ordered the breakfast burrito(recommended) and a can of the hen house double ipa( locally brewed in santa rosa) really good. Tried there second hottest hot sauce tasy but yeas definitely HOT. Next time going to stop by and pick these up for the beach. Service was dope our servers were friendly, have up recommendations.

    Chicken sando combo with the thigh filet and fries
    Melissa W.

    Just as good as I remember from the Oakland location. Fried chicken sando is crispy, juicy, and delicious. You choose your spice level, and it's tasty without spice if you have a sensitive stomach like me! The crinkle cut fries are nice and crispy outside, soft inside. The chicken etouffee is delicious with the tiniest kick of spice, probably just from a seasoning in it. The rice was a good texture as well. The man who took our order was very friendly/nice, and he was also the one wiping down tables and bringing orders to tables/handling takeout orders. But even though he was juggling a lot, he was still nice and helpful. The walls have a lot of cool art/graffiti, and there was fun decor all over. Give this place a try for some good chicken options! So happy Novato has another good food spot!

    The archway to the restrooms. You have to look at all the art on the walls. It's very cool.
    Calvin N.

    I finally tried the World Famous Hotboys Fried Chicken Sandwich and it was deeeelicious! THE FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH The sandwich comes on a bun with coleslaw on top of the chicken. You will need to indicate how spicy you want your sandwich. They recommended ordering the mild so you can actually taste the chicken. however, you can make it as hot as you like if you really like spicy food. Note that you will need to indicate how spicy you would like your sandwich I got the mild chicken and it comes with a a "secret sauce" so it's up to you to add it into your sandwich. I prefer mild and it had the right balance of spiciness and taste along with the soft bun, but you can do whatever you want. THE SERVICE I was served by one if the co- owners, his name is Nader, was very helpful in helping me make my choice. He did recommend the breakfast burrito, but I wanted to try there signature sandwich. THE INTERIOR There is plenty of seating inside if you decide to dine in. The decor is very colorful and a lot to see so you will definitely be occupied while eating your meal. The walls are covered with art the ceiling. Every bit of the restaurant has some type of art it's a graffiti artist dream. You definitely need to try this place and also support our local business.

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    Mikayla P.

    Hot boys is delicious!!! I got the dark combo (mild) and my partner got the chicken sandwich (mild+) and we had fries and Mac and cheese. Everything we so delicious and fresh and the chicken seasoning was so good! The spices were so flavorful and even mild had a tiny kick to it, can't wait to come again and crank the spice level up a notch!! Also the Mac and cheese is to die for!!! BEST hot chicken spot in Marin County!

    Chicken Nuggies.
    Dana S.

    Looking for something to eat and not knowing Novato at all, we stumbled upon this place last Friday night. The menu looked interesting so we gave it a try. We ordered chicken sandwiches. Mine mild and baby's daddy medium. We ordered ours with crinkle cut fries, but I believe you could get coleslaw if you want. Our son got the nuggets. The sandwiches come with a delicious cabbage slaw and pickles inside. So good! They also give you a side of some very tasty sauce that tastes similar to thousand island. It goes terrifically with the sandwich. The slight sweetness offers a little relief from the spiciness of the sandwich and compliments it very well. The levels of heat get spicy pretty early on their scale so don't be too cocky or you might not be able to taste your food after a few bites. I don't feel like I'm that sensitive to spicy food. I add hot sauce to so many things and eat it on almost a daily basis and the MILD heat had small beads of sweat forming on my forehead and upper lip. So beware. I ordered the original which is made with chicken thigh. It was really juicy and delicious. There was one part of it, I think the skin of the thigh, where it didn't crisp up so it was kinda chewy. I tried to take that piece off and I ended up taking off the breading on one side of the chicken. Bummer but it was still good! Baby's daddy ordered fried chicken breast which is made with their chicken tenders. I liked them both. I usually prefer dark meat for fried chicken but for this place I prefer the fried chicken breast tenders on the sandwich. Chicken Nuggets were pretty good too. What really wowed me was the Mac and Cheese. WOW!! I'm not totally sure but I think it had little pieces of pimento peppers in it or some type of red pepper. It wasn't spicy at all. It was SO yummy! I don't know who makes the cheese sauce here for the Mac and Cheese but they know what they're doing! We actually ordered a side of cheese sauce as well for the fries and we ended up bringing it home and making our own Mac and cheese with it the next day. YUM YUM. The guy that was working the counter was great. He knew the menu very well and since it was our first time he helped us decipher what our level of heat should be. He was patient and super awesome. This place is fun. Great decorations, free video games, and a funky vibe. Great for children too. Thanks for the great experience!

    Gina H.

    Glad they finally have a WFH closer to home, but I really do enjoy the Oakland atmosphere. We dined in to enjoy the ambiance. Definitely will be back for a fried chicken fix haha I loved my chicken and waffles, also had to order the Mac and cheese. For some reason, the Mac and cheese tastes good when you have the chicken and waffles with it. I wouldn't order it by itself. Staff was friendly and supportive lol They helped with explaining how the menu works and the heat flavors. I went for the training wheels heat lol

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    Thanks for coming in Mikayla. We are here when you want to go hotter!

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