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    Howlin' Willy's Hot Chicken

    3.8 (35 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Gloria H.

    Okay so I went to trader Joe's and instead of getting a hamburger or somewhere I decided to try this new chicken place. It's only been there for 2 years. So I ordered the lemon pepper chili sandwich which is like the third hottest but not crazy hot. It has a nice flavor to it but it's really really salty. They said that they make the coleslaw in house which is great and it's pretty tasty. I think the coolest thing is that they actually go from raw chicken to cook chicken when you order. So it might behoove you to order ahead of time or you'll be sitting there waiting for your chicken to cook. The place was empty at 5:47 on a Saturday. Plenty of place to sit very colorful walls but it was freezing. There was no way I could have sat down and ate. So here I am eating in my car and voice texting to you. The chef and the girl who took my order were very nice. I hope I don't get high blood pressure from all this salt.

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    Kayla M.

    Howlin is definitely right!! If this is your first time warning !!!the chicken is heavily seasoned!! Like your first bite of food will be a good layer of seasoning dust before you even get to the meat!! Went in after my Pilates class because now it's time to break the fast and eat!!! Was greeted with a friendly hello. Not too busy for 3:30 pm Monday. Had customers already eating and the food looked good. Ordered their chicken wing meal. Comes with a side. I choose baked beans. Had the sweet mild. The flavor of the season was good. Chicken cooked well. Juicy not dry. But just so much seasoning !! I had dust of seasoning in my lips after a few bites? lol! Next time I will say definitely light on all the shaking !! But the baked beans!!!! That was soooooooo good. And their apple pies!! Like how McDonald used to be. Soooooo good. Not pictures because I devoted the one I ordered. Next time getting 4!!! Definitely will try another side with wings ( less seasoning) for sure.

    Asher was so kind and his service was really good. He ended up making the food with love which was really helpful. what a kind soul

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    Denise R.

    This place is 100% no frills. They have chicken fingers - on toast, on a bun, or on a salad. And they are excellent. I had a tender plate with fries and "kinda hot" sauce. I wouldn't even call that mild, but it was very tasty. Give it a try, I think you'll like it too.

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    Shawne T.

    I saw many posts on Instagram about Howlin Willy's Hot Chicken and happened upon this location as I was going to Trader Joe's. Took the opportunity to stop in and share a 3 piece tender meal with macaroni and cheese with my wife as a snack. We tried the sweet heat style which was perfect for us. Not too hot with little sweet. The tenders were fried to perfection!! Not too crisp and juicy inside! Very well seasoned and great for dipping. We tried two different sauces and they added the perfect flavor to our tenders. The Mac and cheese is made daily and I enjoyed that as well. The cheese sauce was great and macaroni noodles were cooked just right. This is not that box brand of Mac and cheese as their sauce hits differently. For dessert we tried a fried apple pie and I absolutely loved this with cinnamon sugar sprinkled over the entire pie. It was hot and good! The woman that served us at the counter was very helpful with recommendations of what to eat and checked on us while we ate. You walk in and order at the counter and they can bring your order to the table. The restaurant is cheerfully decorated and feels very relaxed. I will return here for the fried apple pie as well as trying their chicken sandwich.

    Classic chicken sandwich wth sweet heat flavor and fries.

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    1 year ago

    Not really welcoming, food extremely underwhelming. The photos online show different foods upon served? (Fries???) not worth at all.

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    1 year ago

    Pretty good. Very similar to other hot chicken locations. Good selection of sides and combos. I would definitely go again.

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    2 years ago

    Great chicken sandwiches if you like spicy chicken. Probably better if you eat in when fresh but both times we took home.

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    1 year ago

    Great service as always, have yet to be disappointed in anyway and been coming here for a few months now!

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    2 years ago

    My son loves this place. Food is always consistent. It's best to place order ahead of time so you don't wait.

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    2 years ago

    The staff was great and me and my friends really enjoyed their chicken and apple pie. Benjamin was great as well.

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    2 years ago

    Super friendly service and delicious food! Couldn't ask for more. I just wish they had a gluten free option.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing chicken that you can't tell is fresh. Love the dry rub that they use as well (sweet heat my favorite). Will definitely be back!

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