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    Hot Mess

    4.4 (31 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Onion Rings
    Tom P.

    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.

    Aubrie H.

    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.

    Big Mick and classic burger + large fries
    Jocelyn H.

    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.

    Large basket of fries and two mushroom jalapeño burgers
    Eve R.

    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!

    Bourbon glaze burger. It's not just a looker it taste great too...
    Kyrie Z.

    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.

    Spicy Chicken Sandwich
    James C.

    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.

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

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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.

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    1 year ago

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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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

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    3 years ago

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

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

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    Smoked Lick BBQ

    Smoked Lick BBQ

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    While visiting Hilliard from Texas for work, I wanted to experience how other states do barbecue,…read moreso I decided to try Smoke Licked Barbecue. First impressions were great. The restaurant was very clean, and the staff were incredibly kind and accommodating. They even allowed me to sample a few items before ordering, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, I arrived just before 5 PM and they were already out of ribs, which was disappointing. I ordered the brisket, pulled pork tacos, street corn, and coleslaw. The brisket was very tender and moist, but I felt it could have used a little more seasoning. The pulled pork tacos had excellent texture and were enjoyable to eat, but the flavor was mild enough that, if I'd closed my eyes, I'm not sure I would have identified it as pulled pork. The coleslaw was also a bit lackluster for my taste and could have benefited from more seasoning. The standout side for me was the smoked street corn, which was flavorful and easily one my favorite parts of the meal. Overall, the service and cleanliness were excellent, and the food quality was solid. I just personally prefer a bolder, more seasoned barbecue flavor profile.

    We tried them out for Restaurant Week 2026. Luckily for us, they had extended it another week! We…read morewere so impressed with everything we ate. Everything (except the ketchup) is housemade! The cashier/cook greeted us as soon as we walked through the door. Even though it is fast food, he checked on us a couple of times! Keep in mind, as other reviews have stated, it is set up for more of a takeout, as there are only two small high tops and no bathrooms. In the warmer months, there are two picnic tables right outside the door. My husband got the smoked turkey (nicely smoked with good bark and moist), mac & cheese (good cheese pull and not runny), pudding. I had the smoked chicken quarter leg (nicely smoked, moist, and covered with their signature sauce), collard greens (not at all spicy but good flavor), and bourbon peach cobbler. Both came with a choice of bread, and we chose corn bread. Nice and moist with a touch of sweetness. I usually drink water with my meals, but they had Jones ' sodas, and I always wanted to try one. The nice young man told me how much he liked the cream soda, so I gave it a try. It tasted so different (we think because they use cane sugar as their only sweetener) than say A&W's version. I really enjoyed it. We also wanted to try another side, so we ordered corn pudding. We were so impressed with everything, we took a to-go menu to look it over. The cashier/cook told us they have frequent specials and a loyalty program. Since we don't have a close fast fook BBQ place near us, I can see us coming here at least once a month! I am sorry I forgot to get pictures.

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