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World Famous Hotboys

4.5 (130 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Happy hour specials

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Chicken n Waffles
Katie B.

Food, ambiance, and service = straight fire! Chicken n Waffles were delicious. Had to go training wheels because I'm a weenie-- but still flavorful, crispy, and juicy! Yum! Colleague got the El Guapo and it was delicious too. Crazy big portion! Plus crispy Diet Coke! 10/10

Fried cheese
Jennifer R.

We had an amazing experience at World Famous Hotboys in Carmel! Our server, Lilly, was absolutely fantastic and made our visit even better with her friendly and attentive service. We tried the Biggest Potato on the Planet, the sliders, and the fried mozzarella, and every single item was incredible. Everything came out perfectly and was packed with flavor. The atmosphere is awesome too! The restaurant is decorated with a fun, unique vibe, the 90's music brings back all the nostalgia, and they have a great bar along with lots of nightly events that make it more than just a place to eat. Great food, great service, and a great atmosphere. We'll definitely be back, and I highly recommend checking it out for yourself!

Tenders with a side of greens
Liza G.

I am so late to the party, but I finally tried this place for the first time and wow, it completely exceeded my expectations! I ordered the mild tenders with greens on the side, and can we talk about those greens? I wasn't expecting so much flavor. Plus, they tasted just like a home-cooked meal. The tenders were fantastic too, and the mild had more of a kick than I anticipated..maybe that's just how dry rub works? Either way, everything was delicious! Also..get the bonuts (fried donuts) for dessert and thank me later! I didn't dine in, but they do have ample inside seating as well as a few patio tables. I can't wait to come back!

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Liddia S.

First time going and I was pretty excited. The decor can be a but trippy, but i enjoyed it. Plenty of tables for a big crowd to sit in. I came in for drinks but ended up getting the catfish meal without any seasoning, which was really good. The fried mac n cheese balls were fantastic. The service was good and the lemon drop martini was delish. I would definitely come back to try their chicken. There were also plenty of tvs and games being played. While we were leaving out, around 9, the lights were dimmed and i believe they were gonna start love jones cafe, which I also want to come back for. This would be a good place for karaoke if they offer it. Enjoyed it and would come back.

Tender meal with greens
Michael S.

Food and Drink: I went to Hotboys on January 5th for a fraternity event, and it was so good, I went back a second time the next day! On my first visit, I had the tender meal (Medium+ spice) with the fries. The tenders were seasoned well, spicy as expected, and were larger than what I remember. I was full after eating two of them. The fries were fresh and hot and were also seasoned well - pair them with ranch and *chef's kiss*. The next day, I had the same meal to-go, but had greens instead of fries. Hands down....the best greens I've had in Indianapolis. These are the greens you want at Thanksgiving! The spice level was great, it had flavor, and I finished my cup wanting more of it! A wonderful surprise for sure. Customer Service: Based on the fraternity event, customer service was pushed to the limit. The staff remained polite and stayed busy. They did their best to find customers that had ordered food while navigating the crowd. Very professional and flexible. They are appreciated for their multitasking and hard work! Ambiance: The ambiance from the graffiti wall to the party light vibes on the inside is top tier. Outside of being s great restaurant, this was a welcoming party place with the food and drinks to match. They have a patio area for smoking and the party filled up the inside and easily spread outside to the patio. This place was perfect for the fraternity event and I can guarantee the vibes would be right for a sports watching night with the fellas, or just wanting a good lunch. And shoutout to the DJ that kept the music going all night. Highly recommend!!

Hotboy Salad
Paige T.

Food: Man I hadn't been here in almost 3 years when I visited the Fountain Square location. I decided on a whim to go and MY GOODNESS! It was SO GOOD I went back to back days for lunch. The chicken on the sandwich was flavored to perfection and still so juicy. Fries were seasoned perfectly. That etouffe on the side was *chef's kiss*. It was so good that my leftovers were still the day after. The second day I got the salad and it was so fresh yet so filling Service: Everyone was so attentive and kind despite being pretty busy for the lunch hour. They're polite and personable. Ambiance: I love it! The decorations and vibes are immaculate. There's a bar area with many TVs. There's an outside area with a fire pit. Variety of seating options. Volume was good, even with a good number of people in the building. 11/10

Tendies meal + fries
Mary H.

We came here for a bourbon tasting event that was happening and had such a nice time :) I enjoyed trying some new bourbons and learning more about the spirit. After that we sat at the bar for a cocktail and a meal. I really love the chicken, but even the mild is SO spicy. (Don't come if you hate spice.) The aesthetic here is awesome - so fun and chaotic! Good for families, dates, guys night, or a solo date.

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Adrienne M.

I was so excited to try these wings. Then I got my to-go order after waiting 20mins. The bartender Lee was helpful but I was the only one in the restaurant. So she had time to explain all the wing choices and their concept! Thank goodness for her otherwise i would have just been picking blind. So whoever said they are just like Dave's nashville chicken. Correct, expect for they got along way to go!!!!! Alright so let's get to the chicken wings for the price and yes i know everything is extra expensive nowadays not impressed as some that loves to cook. I DO NOT understand when a business doesn't want to give the consumer what they want. I order Memphis style and Mild plus. All are dry rubs again no complaints there but when I got to the car and opened my box, I could see the wings were like over coated in these spices lol said no person of color ever but today they were! I was happy to see it would have flavor but the cook in me was like what happened in the kitchen this is clearly too much seasoning to where I had to wait to get home and scrap off the seasoning. I mean the cooks have to know that can't be flavorful at that point. I am all for flavor but when you overly season and on purpose is crazy these rubs have salt in them so they are just too salt for you to cake them on the wings!!! I was surprised by all the reviews I read but there are a few real ones that kept it 100! This place is a no for wings but maybe a spot for those events I see they be hosting maybe???? If they would have NOT over seasoned the wings I would have give a 3 or 4 stars. I am not a sauce girly but I didn't care for their house sauce ketchup based or cajun ranch. The regular ranch was decent.

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Kim M.

If I need take out on a Friday, one way I treat myself is getting the catfish sandwich. Yes they are all about the chicken but when I discovered the Fridays only fish sandwich it quickly became my go to. I'm normally a French fry purest but their heavily seasoned crinkle fries are yummy. Always a festive spirit in the dining room while I wait for my food. There is a live music some nights and when it's warmer they have a huge patio. The service is always great. I'm ok with waiting a minute for food that is made to order. They have lots of spice levels but I stick with the Southern no heat if I can. As long as you're into Cajun seasoning you will find something you like on their menu although I will say the vegetarian/gluten free options are limited.

Cyra D.

Food and service were amazing--I'll definitely be coming back! The decorations were beautiful and really added to the overall experience. Highly recommend!

#1 Sando w/etoufee
Peter P.

This is their 2nd Indianapolis location and it is a great place for hot chicken and beer. They have a big outdoor patio which is also dog-friendly. When they say 'hot' L, they mean it. I stick with the medium-hot and it's still pretty damn spicy (and I like spicy). I've had the extreme hot before, and it's truly for the hotheads.

Interior
Russell J.

My 1st time trying this place with some friends who have been raving over it for months. I'm always a bit skeptical of new places that I haven't heard of but this was a pleasant surprise to my senses The restaurant is very colorful and interesting, lots of stickers and graffiti type covered walls. It has a small bar and a stage for performances on certain days. There is also a small outside area to eat. Seems like a lot of locals come here for togo orders. They have a full service section for dining in or you can place your order and eat on the opposite side with no waitstaff. Now let's get to the food shall we. I had the swamp fries which consisted of fries covered with greens, chicken plus Mac n cheese. It was waaaay better than I expected. A total flavor explosion and a good size portion. Greens were a little spicy but very tasty. My wife had chicken and waffles which consisted of two fluffy waffles that tasted like a funnel cake and 4 nice size wings. Very tasty, didn't even need syrup or sauces. Our other friend got chicken tenders which were huge and came with fries and Texas toast. Cooked perfectly and very flavorful. They have several different flavors of sauces you can get them in as well. I will definitely be back and if you are ever in the area don't hesitate to give Hot boys a try. Thank me later!

Guap Fries
Lauren S.

We got carryout & it was still delectable once I got to the house. Food was ready for me when I got there so it was a quick in & out. Fries not soggy, flavor smacked, & wrap bigger than my head. 10/10.

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