This place is seemingly unsuspecting. You wouldn't look Twice at it yet the food they put out is pretty darn stellar. I came with my nephew and sister and we were all surprised at the prices vs the portion sizes! Being from Atlanta I was expecting smaller portions but they go big here! I got the Fat Daddy Sandwich and was so excited to eat it and almost burnt my tongue. The chicken was freshly fried and dressed to order. I dug into the delicious cheese fries while I waited for my sandwich to cool. Pairing it all with the fried pickles just competed the whole meal. Small area to dine in, mainly waiting space, but it was a slow evening and we decided to hang out. If im in the area i would definitely visit again. read more

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I used to visit Fat Daddy's all the time, but as I moved a bit further away, my visits have decreased in frequency. Still, it's always a pleasant treat to drop by and have some hot chicken once in a while. On my most recent visit, I got a couple of items: Chicken Cheese Fries, Mild ($13.70) - The fries are kind of chewy and not crisp but that could be because of the 15 min drive home before digging in. Fresh green onion and fried chicken tenders are dropped on top with the meat being not dry but not especially moist. In terms of spice level, we went with mild, which in this case is basically not spicy at all, giving just a very slight tingle on the tongue. Tangy, almost vinegary comeback sauce and a cheese sauce are drizzled on top of everything. Overall the seasoning level is good. I mean, it's fries with stuff on top; hard to mess that up. I just don't think I would get this again because the sandwiches are way better and this is just average. (3/5) Hush Puppies ($4.60) - One order comes with six pieces. These hush puppies have a nice crisp exterior skin with a tender and fluffy corn meal interior, seasoned perfectly. They come with the comeback sauce on the side, but I don't think they actually need the sauce as they are perfectly delicious by themselves. (4/5) The Fat Daddy, Hot, Pickles ($13.70) - Woah, this thing is hefty. I'd almost forgotten how big the sandwiches are. This single sandwich probably weighs equal to everything else we got. They give you a giant chicken thigh with a super moist interior and a crisp exterior. The chicken has a bit of heat at hot but is not overwhelming. Either my heat tolerance has gotten better or they've toned the heat down - I remember always getting the hot and having trouble with it in the past! They add a bit of slaw to add additional crunch. You can choose between pickles and peppers - I went with pickles to amp up the vinegar tangy notes. Everything is on a fluffy buttery bun. The sandwich comes with seasoned fries that are seasoned well and not overly salty. The texture feels a little chewy rather than being crisp and they look kind of pale, like they are under fried. A bit disappointing to be honest. (4/5) Since I first visited Fat Daddy's, they've expanded to a couple more locations around the Metro. I'm happy to see them getting their food out to a wider audience. I definitely recommend them, especially for their hot chicken sandwiches. Now if only they brought the hot bone-in chicken back - it's on the menu, but they don't actually carry it anymore. Overall rating of the food this visit: 3.67/5 read more

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Everything I have got from here has been delicious from the fried chicken tenders to the cat fish bites to their sides. My family enjoys the food here read more

The Fat daddy location I went to was inside MGM Casino Downtown, Detroit. It's located inside the central market food court. When you get there there is a register where you order from any restaurant in there and you pay for your food. They then give you a number and you sit at the table and the food will be brought out to you, from wherever you ordered. I ordered two chicken tenders with a side of fries and Macaroni. The chicken was very big juicy and hot. I ordered two slices of bread to make my own sandwich. The Macaroni and cheese was cool as well. My friend ordered the chicken and cheese fried with a side of macaroni and cheese and she said that was delicious as well 10/10 recommend (I'm unsure if different locations have different menu items) read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - Jumbo Chicken Tenders - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

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This place lies to you about what time they close please do not go here if your thinking there gonna cook you anything a hour before they close I came here a whole 30 mins before 8pm and they were closed the sign on the building said they don't close until 8pm unfortunately they false advertise and that's not cool because now I'm hungry and have to go somewhere else read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - False advertising - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

Let me first start of with this.... You know food good when you close your eyes and start swaying from side to side. So here we go.... I was hungry, I jumped on Yelp and hit for it to surprise me and this restaurant came up. Now I've heard of Fat Daddy's but never been. Considering I'm at work, I had to GrubHub it. I order the mild fat daddy which came with fries and the banana pudding. Now, when my food arrived it was still piping hot! I was shocked that it was, as most of the time it's usually lukewarm when I get it. I opened the container and my sandwich was perfectly wrapped and my fries were next to it. When I took the first bite, all I could think of was writing this review. The whole time, in my mind, I'm thinking that this review about to be lit! This is thee best chicken sandwich I've EVER had! Like WHEW! Chic fil who?! You can tell that the food is cooked with love. The chicken itself was so flavorful and tender and juicy. OMG! I was so sad that it was over. The coleslaw and the sauce just added an extra kick and texture that is out of sight. I am STUFFED. It portion size of the chicken was literally the size of my hand. The fries were good also. Very crispy and delicious. The banana pudding was par and a little runny. A little about me, I love banana pudding by hate bananas lol. And in this small container I literally had a whole banana in there and barely any pudding. Typically you get a few pieces but not the whole thing. Once I took the bananas out, there was just enough pudding to cover the bottom of the container. Probably won't order that anymore, but the chicken I would come back for time after time after time. GO TO FAT DADDYS!!!! read more

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Hadn't been there for a few months and was so disappointed. I got the same thing as I always do this time it was very much over cooked and in reality about 1/3 smaller than usual. Also it was dark meat not a chicken breast. The taste was good and my granddaughter also thought it wasn't the same but said it tasted good and she forgot how good the fries were. For $25 for 2 sandwiches I think I will check out another place next time. read more

Tiny tiny place that I almost drove by because I'd never been to Detroit before. They were essentially carry out/delivery only at the time I was there (and this was February 2020, just before the pandemic really upended things in the US) because they had a picnic table outside in February and they have a small table inside. My meal was great. I got the tenders and waffle meal. I really like how they allow you to mix and match heat--I have been to other hot chicken restaurants where they didn't (or they didn't make it known). I got one that was hot and one slightly less hot. HOLY COW, the hot one was hot. Then goodness for the syrup, waffle, and other tenders to moderate the heat a bit. I got collard greens as a side and they were fantastic, even without hot sauce on them (though of course I added hot sauce). It's nice that they have to-go portions of hot sauce since they're not equipped to have people stay and eat in the restaurant. Prices seemed a bit high. The disappointing part of the meal was the dessert I bought. Crispy chocolate cake, I think it was called? It was not good. I wouldn't bother with a dessert again, but I would definitely come back for the rest if I was in town. read more

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If you've been paying any attention to the hot chicken scene in the Metro Detroit area, you will have absolutely heard Fat Daddy's come into the conversation... I'm here to tell you it absolutely lives up to the hype. After having lived just outside Nashville for a year, I'd developed a deep affinity for hot chicken, and the experience that comes with a legendary hot chicken spot...there are a handful of standard go-tos in Nashville that my friends and I would visit, and after being back in Michigan for a few years I was really nostalgic for that kind of experience. Let me tell you... Fat Daddy's is the ticket. It provides exactly the experience and food that I'm looking for in a hot chicken joint, and does so with aplomb. The food is fantastic, the portions are huge, and it's hot without being so hot that you're going to be in pain the next day. Can you really ask for more? I submit that you cannot. I will absolutely be back, and do yourself a favor, join me. If you're remotely interested in the best Hot Chicken you'll find in Metro Detroit, look no further than Fat Daddy's. read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - The Fat Daddy Sandwich - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

I heard a rumor once, of a mythical place downriver that combined the spice and heat of Nashville style hot fried chicken with sweet, succulent fluffy waffles in a combination that immediately made my mouth water with anticipation. I immediately jumped on my desktop and logged into Ask Jeeves and queried this place known as Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken and Waffles. After quicky printing out the MapQuest directions for the 55 minute drive to Riverview. Let me tell you about this spot was worth every single bit of the anticipation. The chicken was perfectly fried. Biting into it, there was a crisp crunch and the texture was perfect. Inside was soft and juicy, not dried out. I chose a milder version of the sauce because as an old man, my Prilosec budget was already far exceeding my grocery budget. The sauce still had plenty of heat but most importantly, the flavor was splendid, the heat didn't overpower the flavor. Then, of course, there is the waffle. There wasn't much to say about the flavor of the waffle, as it was pretty standard but the thickness is ideal and was soft enough to cut with the fork but not so soft it was squishy. The one thing I wish all chicken and waffle places would do is add a touch of flavor to the waffle to make it balance with the heat, vanilla is how I make it at home. Of course the real star of the show is the chicken so maybe I should just shut up and rub my belly quietly with pleasure. Whatever the case I loved my meal and I will absolutely be visiting again. read more

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Excellent! Friendly service and great food! The chicken here is fantastic and definitely holds up to the Nashville chicken name! Highly recommend Fat Daddy's!! Come give them a try! read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - Fried Pickles, Seasoned Fries, Coleslaw, Jumbo Chicken Tenders with pickles! Ranch, BBQ and Comeback Sauces! - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

Came here because of the reputation. Known for having one of the best chicken sandwiches in metro Detroit, I needed to find out what all the hype was about. First time here I obviously had to go with the original Fat Daddy chicken sandwich they were famous for. There are multiple locations, but I was told this one in Riverview is the first. As far as the heat level was concerned I went with the highest (Too Damn Hot). I can tolerate excessive spice and withstood hot chicken in similar establishments. This was by far the most excruciating seasoning I've had compared to other fried chicken joints. I managed to finish my sandwich, but oh boy it really came back to haunt me later in the evening if you know what I mean. As delicious as the chicken was I was constantly having to blow my runny nose and wipe my hands from the really wet slaw that made the sandwich a bit more difficult to hold. I enjoyed their fries too, but have had better elsewhere. Despite these minor setbacks Fat Daddy's is a great franchise and I look forward to trying their other menu items (with less heat as well). read more

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I don't have pictures but honestly, all it takes is ONE sandwich and you'll be hooked. I would travel a decent distance for these unreal bites. My son is a heat addict and these chicken sandwiches hit the mark even with his taste for super fiery food! I order mine with no spice and it's enough for two people to share. It's got a good price point considering the massive sandwich and ridiculously tasty fries. Geeked that we live nearby to indulge on a regular basis. The only thing I would change is that there was more room to sit and eat. This is definitely a grab & go spot. (Although that may have been intentional in which case... genius) read more

I've read all the rave reviews about Fat Daddy's and I'm here to tell you they're all TRUE! One of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had and I would prefer to support a local spot than a chain. I got The Fat Daddy and ordered online for pickup - not realizing the sandwich came with fries (most places make you buy separate), I ordered a side of fries...the restaurant quickly called me to make sure this was intentional or on accident. So happy they did because it would have been a lot of fries...even then the fries are absolutely delicious and some of the best fries I've had. Our order was ready exactly when the mobile order estimated. The restaurant was very clean, and the staff was very friendly and had great customer service. I can't wait to eat here again and especially try some of their desserts which looked very delicious and are all homemade! Support your local businesses y'all! read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - If a sandwich is wrapped in a little paper wrapper blanket like this...you know it's good. - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

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Best chicken around. A little pricey but soooo worth it for the portions and taste. Can't wait to go back!! read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

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Really good Nashville hot. I love that the food is ready quick as well. Great spot for a quick bite

The food was ok. But get this...I go in about 50 mins before closing. Right off the bat, the girl behind the counter is giving us dirty looks like we shouldn't be there. Then we order and sit down. She starts slamming chairs onto the tables next to us, like they're closing and she's giving us the hint. The order takes about 20 minutes. Then, the lady is constantly giving me dirty looks. Then she starts making random passive aggressive comments about them closing. 15 mins before closing she starts yelling, "we're closing in 15 minutes!" The other people in the restaurant leave, I'm still finishing mine. 5 minutes before closing, the guy the in kitchen says, "are you going to turn off the lights or not?" So, they turned off the lights on me, 5 minutes before closing, and I left. I don't think they understand they're in the service industry, and I won't be back. I assume they won't be in business long. read more

I came here based on its reviews and it did not disappoint. Fried chicken is my favorite, and this place has some of the best I've ever had. Specifically, the chicken sandwich was incredible. The chicken and waffles were great, as well. It was over a 40 minute drive and I would do it again in a heartbeat. I will definitely be back. read more

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I felt an update was needed. Their product quality has gone downhill since I first tried it a few years ago. I am very disappointed. They cook the chicken it filthy grease it seems and the flavor just isn't the same. I will not be purchasing again. read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - 3 Wings & Waffle - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

Oh my goodness. Now this is a chicken sandwich. A huge chicken sandwich. I had the Fat Daddy. The seasoning on the sandwich is just perfect. The sandwiches are all served with an order of fries which are good also. I even had an order of six hush puppies. Believe me I didn't need anymore food, but since I don't live nearby I figured I better try all I want today. The hush puppies are quite tasty also. Do not pass up a chance to eat at Fat Daddy's. read more

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The food was okay. The chicken was pretty good and so were the fries. The food was also very hot. Our mac & cheese was burnt Service wasn't terrible, but it wasn't good either lol. I may have just went on a bad day. Location: riverview read more

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This restaurant has a private lot with ample parking. The menu is full of exotic sandwiches and delicious deserts. This place is mostly for carry out, but has a couple of tabes available if you choose to eat there. I went with the hot chicken sandwich with bacon, served between two glazed donuts. That sandwich was delicious. It was very filling and cam with a heap of fries. The fries were just as good as the burger. The staff there was ver friendly an helpful, even when we showed up to dine-in 30 minutes before closing. I could not wait to take my food back home. I had to eat it on the spot. I highly recommend checking this place out. They have some exotic spin offs of hot chicken, you can even choose how hot you want the chicken to be. I stayed at the standard hot and it was just enough to give me the heat and let me enjoy my meal at the same time. read more

Finally! A delicious hot fried chicken sandwich! This is a small take out place with one picnic table outdoors if you're lucky enough to snatch it. And I recommend eating this while it's hot! We called in and placed our order. After reading the reviews we decided to do the mini chicken sandwiches and ordered them spicy. We each ordered one with peppers and one with pickles. It was early dinner Sunday so our food was ready in 15 minutes. These mini sandwiches weren't really that mini....so the 2 you get is a good amount. The fries are thick and tasty (seasoned with something) and you do receive plenty. The buns are sweet bun and the chicken is rather large. It's similar to a large chicken tender. And it's SPICY! We love spicy and can handle HEAT, which is why we ordered spicy...and this was SPICY! I liked the spice but next time would do a notch less. We ordered one sandwich with pepper and the other with pickle. The pepper is a yellow pepper and is not needed when you have a spicy sandwich! The pickle was good and I wish there was more than just one. The chicken is so tasty-juicy-perfect coating-crunchy and not salty but actually spicy! We found a winner...this was a 50 minute drive for me and I'd do it again for this chicken sandwich! Def one of the best I've had! read more

Fat Daddys is the best Nashville chicken downriver. The fries are delicious, crunchy but smooth. Mac and cheese delish. But I warn you, hot means hot! Yum! So good! read more

Whenever I am craving a Nashville style hot chicken sandwich this is the place I go! This place is a little small so it doesn't have a lot of indoor/outdoor seating or parking but there are plenty of parks nearby with picnic tables to eat at. Orders take a while to come out but it is well worth the wait! I ordered the Fat Daddy, extra spicy. I have a higher spice tolerance so I find this to be the perfect amount of spice. This sandwich is MASSIVE. There is a huge breaded piece of chicken thigh coated in spices and topped with some coleslaw and lightly toasted buns. It even comes with a side of fries for no extra charge. The meat is very juicy and tender and the spice is well balanced out w the coleslaw. My friend got the coleslaw as a side and she thought it was really good as well! The fries are nice and crispy and well seasoned and it's rare to find a place nowadays that doesn't charge for them as a side. Although they wrap half of it to make it easier to eat it is still a very messy meal. All orders come with a wet wipe to clean up afterwards! Overall 9.5/10 will definitely come here again next time I am craving a hot chicken sandwich. read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - The Fat Daddy, extra spicy - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

Friendly staff, wait times weren't very long, good prices for the amount of food Fat daddy sandwich is awesome, I think that was my favorite. The strips were really good, we got the mild and it was perfect. The sweet chick sandwich was different, I'm happy I tried it, it's unique for sure, however a donut is not dinner to me lol The cole slaw was good and the spicy beans. I didn't have anything here I didn't like, we will for sure be visiting again. read more

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I just had an actual hot chicken sandwich from Nashville, Tennessee a week prior. We were on our way from Detroit and decided to pull over and give a shot. The building from the outside was not appealing but never judge a book by its cover. You walk in and get greeted by the owner and workers. We ordered Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken sandwiches and banana pudding. If you think you have had the best hot chicken sandwiches you haven't until you have been to Fat Daddy's and the banana pudding was excellent. read more

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DONT BE FOOLED by the small location! The Chicken was amazing. Just finished my meal and I had to leave a review. This was my third time attempting to get food from Fat Daddy's because they are always busy. If I would have known how good it was I would have waited the first time. Walking in I noticed one single table and one chair available. So plan on getting this food to go. You won't find the frills of a chain restaurant and a fancy establishment, but you will find a friendly staff and the kitchen booming with activity. Onto the food. I'm a spicy food fan 100%, and their Nashville Hot Chicken doesn't disappoint. Not knowing how large each chicken tender would be I totally over ordered my meal, but I'm not complaining. I swear each piece is at least half of a chicken breast in size. I went for the "Hot" and one piece on the side that would be their "X Hot too Damn Hot". Hot- I was extremely surprised by the flavor. I couldn't quite place it, but to me it was the perfect balance of everything. Enough crunch, enough moisture and juiciness, and an amazing blend of flavor and spices. I definitely felt the heat, nice constant burn but not overdone to where it kills the flavor. Topped off with peppers and pickles it was perfection! X Hot- Yes it's served with gloves, and yes it's Too Damn Hot! Two bites in and I was sweating, knowing this would be too much heat. I got 4 bites down stopping for some milk. Still amazing, just too much heat for me. Overall this little place sure packs a punch. I'm excited it came to the Riverview area and I will be back again in the near future. Whatever y'all are doing, keep doing it. I think I just found my new favorite chicken place. read more

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Delicious!! We got a Fat Daddy (X Hot) and a 1/2 dark (1/2 X Hot 1/2 Too Damn Hot) plus Mac and cheese and everything was great. The chicken was moist, well seasoned, super flavorful, crunchy...everything. X hot was the perfect level of heat fore me. Too Dam Hot wasn't unbearable but would have my nose running. Also I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Mac was the classic southern style baked Mac and cheese (not the soupy Mac that's so common up here) and it was SO good. I can't believe I just now found out about this place! Also the service was great. We chatted with the owner while waiting for our food and she was so kind and friendly. She let us know that they have a new location opening in Redford in the next few months which is awesome because it's closer to us. All in all, definitely come here. read more

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Stop what you're doing and go to Fat Daddy's. You're obviously here because you're thinking of going to Fat Daddy's, but I'm here to tell you to JUST GO. IT WILL BE WORTH IT AND SO MUCH MORE!!! Chef J has created by far the best hot chicken sandwich in metro Detroit. I've had them from a ton of different places, but none have compared to the spicy, deliciousness of Fat Daddy's. The chicken is massive, perfectly fried, juicy while crispy and spicy. I've had several spice levels - all are great. The crunchy, cold pickle slices and coleslaw give the sandwich and your mouth a nice treat to cool down amidst the heat, and the comeback sauce is aptly named because it's one of the many things that keeps me coming back. After demolishing the incredible sandwich, you still have a bunch of amazing, crispy-battered fries. I'd suggest getting a couple sides of the comeback sauce to dip them in - it's way better than ketchup. It's hard for me to describe the sauce, but man is it delicious. It's sort of sweet and tangy all at once. Chef J, you have created a masterpiece. Every time I'm anywhere near Fort St. Downriver I go to Fat Daddy's, and my girlfriend and I are already planning on going Sunday! read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken Sandwich with "hot" spice level - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

Ordered door dash from this restaurant and their "jumbo" tenders dinner is more like a kids meal.

We ordered a couple of sandwiches from here last night. We both got the Fat Daddy she had no heat I had the mild. The mild was a little hotter than I'm used to, but was very good. The sandwiches were very big. The chicken was great cooked to perfection, very juicy and the breading crunchy. The fries were perfect too. I had a side of collard greens they were very good. They were a little spicier than I anticipated but still delicious. The staff was great there was a steady stream of people coming and going so call your order in. We will eat here again. I didn't get any napkins so I can't comment on them. read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - Fat Daddy Chicken Sandwich with a side of Collard Greens. - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

You don't want to skip out on Fat Daddy's. I've had my eye on their Redford location for a year now and was happy to hear they finally opened. Tonight was my first time and it's legit! I went with the tenders, seasoned fries, all their side dishes including the hush puppies. Everything was delicious. The chicken is seasoned and juicy. The mild was perfect and the hot was just right. It's Saturday and I drove 25 minutes and came in during their dinner rush. I waited almost 45 minutes, but the staff was busting out the orders. They offer doordash, so maybe order ahead of your short on time. The staff was friendly and worked like a well oiled machine. They also kept the kitchen and pick up area spotless. Bravo, Fat Daddies of Redford! 10/10. I hope your staff reads this and keeps up the good work. read more

The food was fantastic! We ordered the slider meal with greens, mac and cheese and banana pudding. Additionally, we ordered the Nashville Hot Fried Pickles. The pickles were perfectly speared and fried with a thick crunchy coating. read more

The food was amazing!! I got chicken and waffles (first time trying it) mild. I don't know how the flavors work together, but they do. The delicious chicken thigh had a perfect coating and a perfect crunch to it, the waffle with the syrup and the butter sauce and the pickle was like heaven in my mouth. I also ordered the hush puppies and they were amazing too! I was not disappointed at all. My dad got the Gat Daddy's chicken sandwich and it was so delicious too. It came with fries- amazing too!!! I will be going back. Everyone was very nice. We went inside to order and waited in our car. They said it would be 20min and it was. Everything was very fresh. I don't mind waiting when it's made right then and there. They brought our food to us and everyone was wearing a face mask. Thank you Fat Daddy's!!!! read more

Fat Daddy's Hot Chicken & Waffles - Chicken and 1/4 Dark & Waffle - Waffles Near Me - Riverview, Michigan

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Eating one of these sandwiches is like being in heaven. Yum. Take it as they make it; saucy, spicy and you will want another. read more

The food is always amazing and hot. They cater to whatever special requests you have without any problems.

Everything was delicious!! The sandwiches are huge and the chicken cooked perfect. All the sides were on point too!

Not a fancy place, very simple only a couple tables. The Fat Daddy is an amazing sandwich. I like the hot version. They also have intermediate spice levels for every taste! Try it you won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing service and amazing food!!! I ordered the 5 piece chicken tenders and I was surprised how much there was. Honestly the best chicken tenders I've ever had! read more