My husband and I topped her on the way out of town to grab a bite to eat. Wasn't aware that it was inside a multiple vendor space. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and answered all my 5000 questions about the food and what's on it and what comes with it. Much appreciated! Food came out really fast. And oh my goodness it was so hot so you know it was made fresh. My bologna sandwich was so big. I had to cut it into quarters and I still had to take some with me on our car ride. If I had known that the loaded fries were so gigantic I may have just ordered that that's enough for a meal in itself. Bet you better like Ranch cause it's all over the fries My husband's burger apparently it was good because there wasn't anything left. Therefore, no picture. LoL. read more

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This review is going to be short not because the food or atmosphere is bad. I just wanted to let everyone I put these up against any onion rings I have eaten in Columbus. They are very thin battered, and always crispy with a nice bite of onion. If your in Hilliard and want a quick snack this is my go to. Whatever you do get the large portion, you won't be let down. read more

Hot Mess - Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

I ordered the Our Jam burger with a small fry, and I think that had to have been the best burger and fry I have had in a long time. The flavors were great and the bacon jam added just the right amount of smoked flavor. The small fries were huge and everything was hot and fresh. This will be my new burger joint. read more

Located in the Hilliard Market this is a good place to grab food and it can be ordered online. They have burgers, chicken sandwich and fries mostly. On this visit we ordered a grilled chicken, fries and a pulled pork sandwich. All were cooked well and had good flavor. read more

Hot Mess - Burgers Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Delicious burgers and fries! I love everything about the food and the menu options. All the burgers automatically come as a double patty but you can order a "mini" burger which only has one. We got the Big Mick and Classic burger. The Big Mick is more flavorful than the classic but I loved how perfectly the flavors merged in the classic burger. I don't think you can go wrong with whatever flavor you choose. Additionally, the fries were perfectly crispy. We came at a very busy time of day and got our order within 20 minutes. They have specials too which are not advertised on the website. They had a fried shrimp basket when I went which I almost ordered! So keep an eye out for their new additions. read more

Hot Mess - Big Mick and classic burger + large fries - Burgers Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

One of the best burgers in town. My go to is the classic which you can get with one or two patties and has lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles and your choice of cheese. My wife's favorite is the Our Jam Burger which has bacon jam, cambozola cheese and grilled onions. You can't go wrong with any burger or chicken sandwich or any of their sandwiches there. The fries are thin and crispy and the onion rings are thick cut and beer battered. Both are also some of the best around. read more

Got my first chance to visit the Market inside Crooked Can for dinner the other day (a Friday evening.) Pretty cool spot and a great addition in Hilliard. It was cold so we didn't sit outside but I bet the huge outdoor area is awesome in warmer weather! As you'd expect it to be in a Friday around dinner, it was busy and the acoustics inside the market make it almost impossible to have a conversation and the tables (mostly shared 6-tops) fill up quickly. We tried the jalapeño mushroom burgers and they have double patties. Pretty good value for money at about $11. The flavor was good but I'd love more jalapeños. The cheese is insanely good, too. For sure get something with this cheese! For me, the basket of fries was the star of the show. Nicely crunchy and the large is big enough to share. The flavor though... SO good!! Even if you're just heading out to grab beers with friends, I feel like I would always get these fries. They're that tasty! All in all good experience and tasty food. I'd get it again the next time I find myself in Hilliard! read more

Hot Mess - Large basket of fries and two mushroom jalapeño burgers - Burgers Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

The fries were crispy and excellent and chicken strips tender and flavorful. Really enjoyed

Been following on the gram because I knew I would be in CBUS. Center street market is a must stop and Hot Mess is the business.... Got the bourbon burger and little guy got the tenders and fries. The burger was JUST as good as it looks. I devoured it in a min flat... walk don't run. read more

Hot Mess - Bourbon glaze burger. It's not just a looker it taste great too... - Burgers Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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I didn't know that the bologna sandwich was a big deal in Ohio or maybe it's just Columbus area, but it's a big deal here in many places seem to have a bologna sandwich. This place uses an amazing slab of bologna. The sandwich was really good and I would definitely recommend it. The combination of the bologna, cheese and the mustard is just awesome. Really enjoyed it. read more

This place is inside the crooked can. We got a burger, spicy chicken sandwich and chicken tenders. The tenders were ENORMOUS and the fries were crisp and yummy too. The sandwich was also pretty good. The only thing I would change is to have less gristle or fat (some pieces should have definitely been cut off). Other than that everything was pretty good. read more

Hot Mess - Spicy Chicken Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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Excellent burgers and the onion rings are really good too! A good place to grab some lunch if you're in the area.

The food was GREAT--maybe the best burger I've ever had--and the service was good. Will definitely go back!

Fast service, great burgers! When you order with no bun, burger is served on a bed of lettuce, which is nice.

Burger was delicious as were the fries, but it didn't agree with me or my wife and we both ended up sick for days.. I would probably not go back, unless it was to get out of going somewhere the following day.. in which case it's perfect for that.. read more

The double bacon bourbon burger was amazing and the fries were also great. In a building with several other food venues. Nice patio or you can eat inside. We will definitely be back. read more

I am sort of perplexed why this place is not straight fives! I got the shroom burger and fries. It was one of the best burgers I've had in ages. The burgers were fairly thick and had the best crust from the grill ever. The cheese and toppings were perfect. The fries were good but not quite as hot and crisp as I would have liked. But this is a burger review and there's only so much you can say about a burger except: one of the very best in town! Makes me like burgers again!! read more

The best Bologna sandwich. I mean just look at this massive slab of old fashion ed German style Bologna . They do it right. read more

Hot Mess - a person holding a hot dog - Burgers Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Would try again, but maybe not the "spicy" chicken sandwich. The loaded fries were delicious and very flavorful, tasted like a baked potato. The chicken sandwich seemed over cooked and stringy, making it hard to bite or chew. There wasn't much "spice" or flavor in the sandwich at all. read more

My daughter works at one of the other vendors in the brewery, there is a worker who continuously has made her and other young women, some who are minors very uncomfortable with his comments. The owners have continued to be notified of his behavior and have done nothing. This is not their first male employee to do this either. read more

One of the best hamburgers in a long time. Will definitely return. Fries were very good as well!

Great food all the time!! Love the chicken sandwiches and burgers! Good quality food for a reasonable price.

A great burger. It's huge. If you're not a big eater try the single patty. Onion rings were awesome too

This Establishment was okay at best. It started off fine, the server greeted us with a smile. Later in the evening when we received our meals I noticed the unsanitary silverware. I am a spoon connoisseur myself so I obviously noticed the slight dent in the spoon, the slight discoloration, and the left over food stuck inside. Other that that, the meal was good. read more

Overall good experience and I would and have gone back. Couple things. 1. The jam burger is delicious. 2. First time we went we did have to wait awhile. (It was busy) 3. First time we went onion rings were on point! So good! Second tjme, seemed like they had been sitting around for a while and were overly crunchy like they maybe had been fried earlier and then a quick refry for us. We obviously still ate them- but not as good as the first time. Thanks! read more

I created my own burger. The burger was good. It could've had a little more seasoning. The bacon wasn't cooked long enough. The fries were basic nothing special. The food was hot and fresh. Service was good. read more

We had the Big Mick and the Bourbon Burger. I've been in high end F&B for 30+ years. By far one of the best, most flavorful burgers I've tasted. These guys get it right. Also, do no pass on the onion rings. These are truly the best I've tasted! Doubt if I'd go anywhere else for a burger in CBUS. read more

Great service. Awesome ambiance. Food was fresh, great price. They seem to be well run and food came out fast and fresh! McDonald's like fries. Fantastic read more

The voodoo fries are amazing and the burgers/ chicken sandwiches are the best around.

I had an amazing burger from here tonight but was especially impressed by the people that work at Hot Mess. Super kind and patient despite being super super busy. read more