Great flavor. I went with the medium spice level which had plenty of spice. The waffle flags were good. The single Sammy and fries was plenty of food for lunch. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Clean design - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Chicken lunch, chicken dinner, chicken winner winner! With so many hot chicken places popping up around Houston, it's easy to see why this craze has landed even in the burbs now. After perusing the menu, the meal with the most bang for your buck seemed to be the chicken tender basket. For $9.99, you get two large pieces of tender, waffle fries, toast, pickles and howdy sauce. I ordered my chicken mild and it was the perfect spice for a non-spicy person like me. The chicken was extremely juicy and hot, fried fresh on the spot. The dry hot rub was a perfect complement to the tender. The waffle fries were lightly salted and the toast was buttered to perfection. With plenty of hot chicken places to choose from, Howdy's is definitely on the list of places to go. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Howdy basket (two tenders, fries, toast and how's sauce) $9.99 as of 09/19/22 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Howdy you make everything better when you feel like crap? You come here! I wanted pretty badly to like Howdy Hot Chicken, and in some ways I do like it, and I think it's one of the better hot chicken places I've been to outside Tennessee, but their hot is a little too hot in an uncomfortable way but not a tasty way. That's weird for me to say, I have everything far more spicy than 99% of people can handle, trust me (it's Barbi's influence mainly). Also the sauces are a little too sweet for me. And don't get me started on the prices, although the large portions of chicken are pretty nice. But making the sandwiches sugary is something that the massive expansion of hot chicken places by hipsters has done, and I don't appreciate it. I want this stuff, but I need to have this stuff in Tennessee, and so do you, to see what it's supposed to taste like. Hattie Be's for example. It was never sweet and it shouldn't be sweet. I don't know why everyone has to corrupt and pollute the recipe of traditional stuff around the country with massive doses of high fructose corn syrup. Other than that it's very tasty sandwich, good quality chicken, piping hot, and large and filling, although service at this location was not very nice to me at all, and the prices are pretty high. A four star chain with some one star employees constantly messing up very expensive sandwiches, hence the 3 stars. The Shepherd location is much more reliable. read more

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Someone come take out this fire. As I walk around the corner, I could smell the wonderful fried chicken from outside drawing me into and making my mouth water. The restaurant had an open concept with big windows letting in the natural light. The environment creates a young trendy place to enjoy a quick and wonderful meal. I order the Texas Toast Sammie medium and my friend ordered a regular loaded chicken fries mild. The chicken was juicy and huge. Inside the sandwich there was a slaw, pickles, and their special sauce. I got the medium flavor and it was perfect for me. The cashier was new and was very friendly. She was learning but had a smile on her face. She worked quickly to get in our orders and we end up getting our food shortly after. read more

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My family and I were craving hot chicken sandwiches, and Howdy's Hot Chicken came up in our search. I read other reviews about the best level of heat to order for the sandwich, and it seemed like either the Howlin' or Heat Up levels were good, and the Have Mercy is too hot and intolerable. So, I ordered Howdie Sammie sandwiches for my family via GrubHub. We got our sandwich orders on time, which was great. Customer service was minimal, though. I ordered the Heat Up (Medium) Howdie Sammie sandwich, and I thought it was spicy enough without compromising the flavor of the chicken sandwich. I have to say this was a quality sandwich. The chicken was lightly battered, well seasoned, not salty, and juicy. The pickles and coleslaw added just the right amount of tang and freshness to balance out the sandwich. The brioche bun held up pretty well to the ingredients too. My family enjoyed their Howlin' (Hot) level sandwich. They were able to handle the spice and still enjoy their sandwiches. My only complaint was it's expensive at $12 for just the sandwich. I think if they included fries and a drink as part of a meal, that would've been better. I can't justify coming here too often because of the expense. Other than that, it's a great sandwich worth trying out. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - HOWDY SAMMIE sandwich. Delicious. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

I was recommended this place by my cousin and it was on point. I happened to be in the Sugarland area and decided to have lunch here as this restaurant is about 45 minutes away from my place. Restaurant is relatively small In size. Covid restrictions were in place as masks were required upon entrance. I actually opted for a pick up. I just ordered the Sammie sandwich, with a level 4 spice. They have a total of five levels and perhaps on my subsequent visit, I am going to try level five which is categorized/ labeled as "have mercy" The sandwich itself was delicious. It was packed with coleslaw and a gigantic chicken breast seasoned and fried to perfection. The buns were also soft and flavorful. There menu is small with about 4 main items. This chicken sandwich can also be served with Texas toasts. I plan on visiting them soon again. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Howdy Sammie. Level 4. howlin' - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Howdy, partner! Howdy Hot Chicken has a couple of locations in Houston and surrounding areas including this one in Sugar Land. I was looking for a place to have dinner before a show at the Smart Financial Centre that was quick and Howdy fit the bill. Located in a shopping center with several other restaurants, bars, and businesses, parking won't be an issue. You order at the counter and then they call your name when your food is ready. Howdy capitalizes on the Nashville hot chicken trend. Like most spots of its kind, the menu is simple. Two chicken sandwiches which are pretty similar, chicken tenders, sides, and drinks. And you choose your spice level. I went with the chicken sandwich on Texas toast which comes with the chicken (naturally) and coleslaw. I went with the mac and cheese as my side. Along with a fountain drink. For my spice level, I went with mild. Since I can only handle white boy spicy, the sandwich still had some heat. Heat that I could handle while not being overwhelming. It's a messy sandwich and was falling apart as I got deep into it but that was to be expected. The mac and cheese also delivered. The sandwich itself was juicy and had some sugar sprinkled on it which gave it a nice sweet and spicy combo. I enjoyed my meal and felt bad that my hands were Butterfingers on this visit and I accidentally spilled my iced tea all over the table. Whoops! If you're looking for a quick meal that delivers, say howdy to Howdy Hot Chicken. read more

Cashier named Toni is more focused on her show on her phone and eating than actually seeing customers walk in the building. Twice customers came inside and she didn't even bother to look up until we were at the counter just waiting. Coughing and rarely covering mouth. If it was for the gentleman that is cooking my food in most cases would have walked out. There has to be things that should be taken care of but clearly this young lady does not care for this job. Restock the water, clean tables, through empty boxes out, wipe down soda machine. The dude had to scream the young ladies name just to get her attention to get food to hand to me. Will not be returning at all. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - LOADED CHICKEN FRIES - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

TLDR: Howdy Hot... maybe not. Service: 5.1/10 They take your order in a straight forward manner... that's it. No welcome, small talk, or even general hospitality in tone of voice. Food: 6.2/10 Ordered the Mac N Chick and just wasn't amazed by anything to be honest. For starters, roughly a third of the macaroni elbows were dried out and incredibly chewy. Almost like a stale fruit roll up texture. The chicken (Heat Up/Medium) had a pleasant level of spice, but the batter didn't adhere so well to the meat. The spiciness was however, well balanced by the bread and butter pickles and slaw. Not much more to write about here. It was aight... read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - REGULAR MAC N CHICK - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Have been hearing of this place and how wonderful it is. Decided to grab a quick bite, and it is definitely worth the hype. The vibes inside of the restaurant are super southern hip. The food spoke for itself. The chicken was rated by spice level, and different ways it was prepared. I was so excited to find a piece of toast at the bottom of the fries and chicken. Definitely worth the drive and money for this delicious, mouth watering chicken. read more

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Not your traditional wet hot chicken sandwich.Chicken it's good, VERY GOOD. It's more of a dry rub/breading with All the seasonings and desired level of heat in it. The coleslaw inside the sandwich adds a sweet taste that helps balance the heat. Their level of heat it's stronger than most places. Ordered a mild level Sandwich and was hotter than a regular mild anywhere else and so was the medium. The sandwich is big however $13 for a sandwich seems a bit high in my opinion. read more

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It was good but I was starving. Not sure if I'd return tbh (considered a cheat meal and I don't know if I'd use it on this). TEXAS TOAST SAMMIE $9.99- i asked the cashier if she preferred this or the regular Howdy Sammie, she said the Texas Toast. I thought it was good but not life changing. I've had Mico's in the Heights, and I have to say Mico's is better. The chicken here is thinner (Mico's is a huge, fat, juicy, crispy breast!), parts of it was a bit tough to bite off (stringy?), the fried batter was falling off & wasn't that crispy, and the chicken itself wasn't that flavorful besides being mildly spicy (got mild, but I probably could've tolerated medium). The coleslaw definitely added flavor, so that was good. The toast seemed average to me. It's a pretty filling sandwich, but Mico's is way thicker and costs the same. They were semi busy on a Saturday at 7pm, mostly take-out orders, however dine-in was available. They are really efficient though, and it only took 6 minutes for my sandwich. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Texas toast sammie, mild $9.99 (3/5)- good but prefer Mico's- huge, fat, juicy, crispy breast. Howdy's- thinner & not as crispy or flavorful - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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This business is closed. I showed up to the address and there was an empty strip center location closed and under construction. Really frustrating. read more

Food was exceptionally bland. Chicken was hot, but it was very tough. The only thing that was OK was the fries. Mac & cheese looks pleasing but had no flavor. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

This place is good!! I feel like I have been a hot chicken snob only because I had Dave's in LA and was comparing every hot chicken sandwich to that. Well this place shut me up. Howdy's is worth the hype! Both times I have gone- I got the medium howdy sandwich. It is over loaded with coleslaw, which makes the sandwich a bit soggy quick- but it's delicious and goes well with the spice!! The second time I went I added cheese on my sandwich, and it was a GAME CHANGER!!! I liked it much better, and the medium is the perfect amount of spice with the cheese. My fiancé is a wimp and thought the medium was too much, so if you can't tolerate spice get the mild hehe. I'm really glad Sugar Land has a great option for hot chicken! Oh the Mac and cheese is also really tasty as well!! Definitely check them out if you're ever in the area :) read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Medium Howdy sammies! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Hello there it's me again I'm eating at Howdy hot chicken in Sugarland and I have to tell you the chicken is moist tender and the coleslaw is perfect. So if you're in this area, please stop by and eat this chicken. It is really great. get the howdy Sammy with some American cheese and a nice cold Dr Pepper and you will be in hog heaven. This is my fifth time coming here and it's been great every time I come here so please stop by and have a great meal. read more

I've been to so many Nashville chicken places and so when I leave a review, it's because I really know what I'm talking about lol. Flavor: chicken was tender and was well seasoned! So flavorful! Breading was intact lol (when you've been to other places, you'll know what I'm talking about). Spice level: true to its spice level. When I ordered the Howlin sammie, they warned me that the extra hot is an actual 10. I should've listened lol. I always get the spiciest, if not, the second spiciest level which in this case was the Howlin level. I was wrong! Medium was definitely the spice level that works best for me, had to step it down a little. Couldn't finish the Howlin sammie, it was too spicy for me Service: way faster than most places and the service was great! Everyone was so polite and we didn't have to wait a long time for our food! Other items: Mac N Cheese- it was good, I wasn't like "wow" but it's not disappointing, it's Mac N Cheese lol Fries - they were okay, they weren't seasoned as I expected but yeah, it's a regular taste of a waffle fry Coleslaw: I'm not really a coleslaw person, but it was pretty good that I ordered it as a side when I came back the second time Sauce: sauce was good, no complaints read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Howlin Howdy Sammie - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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You can't call in your order but you can walk-in and order at the counter. I went Wednesday at 6pm, no one was there. I ordered waffle fries and a Howlin howdy for me and the have mercy for my husband who brags how he can handle extreme spicy. Yeah have mercy is bitter and extremely spicy. Not recommended. So spicy neither of us could finish it. $9 in the trash. My gums burn from where I bit into the have mercy. The Howlin was a good spicy level for me. Keep a glass of milk handy. And maybe Pepcid. read more

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I am hoping this is a one off as all other pics and reviews have looked so good and sauced. Ours were tough and dry, bread not toasted. You can see from the bread how dry it was, breading not sticking. Ate at a odd hour. Perhaps been sitting? Did not want to be all negative. The Howlin Sauce was spicy. Somewhere around Wing Stop Atomic sauce. Very good. Wife said Hello was spicy to her. read more

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Absolutely loveeeee this spot the chicken sandwiches are my favorite Everything soo on point, you'll definitely enjoy! read more

Great chicken sandwich , best in town I can say and must try howdy chicken sandwich, I recommend mild heat. Order was prepared very fast, employees are welcoming Now is the time to bring entire family Keep up the good work howdy read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Great fried chicken. I wish they just had a tenders meal instead of the full sandwich. The bread and all is a LOT of food. I feel their fried chicken can give some of the fried chicken places a run for their money. The wrap is good read more

the food was great, so glad this place moved into Sugar Land and I'm so excited to come back! We had the Howdy Sammie and the kids meal (one tender and a side). The chicken: perfectly crispy on the outside, the perfect amount of spice (i got mild). The chicken meat itself was also really clean. I personally ate the kids meal and, while it was only one tender, it filled me up MUCH more than I expected (because the tender was so big) and by the end of my meal I was full! It came with a side (I chose mac) and it was great - really creamy and hearty mac n cheese. i dipped my chicken in extra howdy sauce and it brought it up a notch. the sandwich, according to my brother, was also really excellent and the chicken was perfect. the howdy sauce was great too. I will definitely be coming back again. make sure to visit and don't forget to wear a mask!!! read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - howdy sammie (i also ordered the kids meal - not pictured) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

As a Texan, and moreover, an Aggie, I'm drawn to anything that says "Howdy"⁣ ⁣ So when this hot chicken joint popped up next to my house, my sister and I peered through the window for weeks, eagerly awaiting its grand opening⁣ ⁣ Waiting in line on the first day, we were drawn to its simplistic menu, akin to a Cane's @raisingcanes or Layne's @layneschickenfingers⁣ ⁣ We loved that that have a Heat-o-Meter displayed proudly on that wall, that ranged from to . The person taking our order warned us several times about the heat. My sister ended up conceding and went for ' while I stuck to my guns and went all the way. ⁣ ⁣ In terms of the food, I'll say it's exactly what you'd expect. A carb-heavy dish sure to get you ready for your mid-afternoon nap. Frankly, my sister and I were surprised how many hospital workers from next door were stopping by for lunch. The portions are , but not in a good way. The slaw, pickles, queso, and sauce weren't enough to break through the monotony of thick chicken, bread, and waffle fries. I'll definitely go back to try their sandwiches (I'm a sucker for brioche or Texas Toast) but I think their basket and fries items need some more freshness to make them fit for a weekday lunch. ⁣ read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Howdy Basket - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

This place is great! Atmosphere is chill and cool but the staff is also really friendly. They know what they're doing and what they're talking about, and you can tell making the customers happy is their main priority. Food is pretty good it's delicious!! read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - LIL SAMMIE DUO COMBO (Medium) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

This a new spot I found while visiting my friend! I saw that it was only a few days old so I had to try it! This was my first time trying Nashville styled chicken and it didn't disappoint. I got the sandwich with the Brioche bread and coleslaw I think I got Mild but next time I'll get original because for a chicken like me mild was still too spicy. My friend who loves spicy food thought the hot was too spicy for her too so if you love the heat this place is for you. I also got fries which you purchase separately and my friend tried the Mac and cheese it was pretty good tasted it just tasted like they made it with nacho cheese. All in all I would go back p.s don't get the sweet tea it was not sweet. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

Service was okay. Toast at the bottom of basket was a little strange, chicken not very hot, fries fresh but little to no salt. Just not worth the price in my opinion. read more

I am very impressed with the food here. I believe hot chicken is on trend here and Howdy's flavor profile is there to keep up. I read some reviews and I didn't have the issues they had. I believe it is mainly because I got the fries with everything on top so it is hard to tell if fries are stale or tenders "old". However, this is a very good balance between ingredients just enough coleslaw, perfect amount of cheese sauce, and nothing too overwhelming. I ordered "Have Mercy" which is extra hot and having the slaw and cheese mixed in saved me, I can tell it is very hot. The food came out fast, maybe too fast. Going off of other reviews they might be pre cooking product in order to avoid long ticket times. It is difficult to find balance so I understand why it is done. Maybe they will figure it out once established but not a big deal for me for this dish Sanitizer available at the entry and at the register. Big sign at the door saying masks are required. Not sure about them cleaning after dine in customers. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Extra Hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

I love Hot Chicken and look forward to smuggling it back from Nashville when I go. It's nice to know that there is a local spot where I can grab some when I'm desperate and craving it. I got the HELLO/Mild chicken Sammie and it was pretty good. The chicken in a flat patty and the batter is pretty smooth which does make it easier to eat but doesn't really produce the messy hot chicken eating that I'm used to. The seasoning was spicy for mild so if you don't like heat just go with no heat version because mild it kinda spicy but it is right in line with hot chicken. The sauce and slaw are actually great and you really shouldn't bypass them if you get the Sammie. Overall I'm pretty happy with the chicken but I do like AKO food trucks version a little better. read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Just take the gamble and get it with the sauce, slaw and sweet pickles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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Glad this place finally shut down. Overpriced and small portions would be the least of my complaints. I once came around closing and was let in by people inside since they hadn't actually closed yet. Instead of informing me that they were closing (i work food service i would've understood) they decided to spitefully serve me and gave me a sandwich at the hottest spice level that was inedible for me. Truly I cant imagine why anyone would model their business out of being petty and spiteful to paying customers. The only thing good about this place is that its closing and finally something else can move into the spot. Please never open another restaurant read more

To the owner behind the 'Howdy Hot Chicken' restaurant chain. Your food is dang good. The employees cooking it however, are not... My wife turned us onto this place and this was the original location we started with (which is why i continue to try and go there). But thats all about to change... my wife said the location near our house has never messed up her order and the one here in Sugar Land off 59 constantly messes up her order. I dint believe her until this evening. The guy cooking the food in the back slathered a bunch of sauce on a chicken thigh sandwich with not much else, so it was a soggy bun, howdy sauce and a chicken thigh, which was the first $9 of my $22 order. When i got inside the restaurant there were two tables sat and an otherwise empty lobby, and they never answer the phone to take orders so i know that theyre not swamped causing them to assemble orders really quickly and make mistakes. The employees in back who were supposed to be taking care of orders were just messing around doing 'who knows what' in the back goofing off and only one table in the restaurant had their food. This douche kid messed up my order and is going to ruin this persons business if they dont get rid of him. We were there the evening of 3/22 so you can look and see who was on the schedule towards closing time. It was a helpful girl with a bunch of neck tattoos at the register and two kids in the kitchen. I only saw one of them messing up, as he shoveled the $9 nothing but hot sauce and chicken meat sandwich into a container as if to say, 'this is all i care to do here, its not my problem.' Mark these words, howdy hot chicken entrepreneur... kids like this one will be the end of your prosperous business venture. read more

I come here often and usually order the same thing . The medium howdy plate . The fries are usually amazing if you can get them fresh and hot . The chicken is always consistently delicious and the howdy sauce pairs perfect with both . If you haven't tried this place , you definitely should . read more

I really enjoyed the Sammie. Chicken was hot! Different sauce levels, nice chill spot

Started coming here one day a couple of months ago on a whim, actually. But now we are weekly regulars. We like the wraps and the Sammies, depending on our mood. While my wife likes the "Hello," I'm a big fan of the very hot "Have Mercy"! Portions are big..my wife has to split hers into two meals! read more

Place is clean, service was fast. That part was appreciated. However, chicken seemed a bit dry, even for fried food for me. I'll have to give it another shot sometime, but I was not as impressed as similar places around. read more

Awesome service and excellent food! Very fun atmosphere and good quality food. I definitely recommend Dave's! read more

Chicken here is amazing! Get you some loaded fries and you will not regret it! I will say the heat levels are intense.

It was alright, there's definitely good flavor but the chicken breast wasn't juicy since they beat it down to a uniform shape. The slaw was pretty good. Sandwich bread was nicely toasted. I didn't try any of the sides so my review is solely based on the Texas toast sammie. I'd rather go to KB but this isn't so bad if you're having a craving. In other words , You're not going to be mad spending your money here read more

To start off I wasn't expecting much, and after we came inside and didn't even get much attention from the cashier we began ordering. I was overcharged but at least they were honest enough to bring me my change. After that went to a booth which we then realized was filthy as well as the floor. It wasn't lunch time there were only 3 customers inside and no one cared to even pick up the broom. Not good at all. Our food arrived and I was already unimpressed. But after the meal. I might just come back again but most likely to go. Thanks read more

Howdy Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Sugar Land, Texas

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AMAZING fried chicken. I wouldn't call it Nashville style but still really tasty. I got a sandwich and the loaded fries. Went mild on the sandwich based on reviews, definitely good to go down instead of up in heat because it's hotter than expected. The place was generally empty except people waiting for food. If you're covid-anxious you can call ahead! read more