Last weekend Hot Chicken Takeover opened its seventh store, its sixth in central Ohio, at the corner of Fifth and Grandview avenues in the former Rife’s Market/Sweet Carrot space.
The Nashville-style fried chicken chain gave the space a complete makeover while retaining the iconic neon sign and overall shape of the building.
HCT also re-hired Carly Creations Studio to make some modifications to the “Love Thy Neighbor” mural on the west side of the building.
Hot Chicken Takeover’s menu has obviously grown since it started as a pop-up in Olde Towne East. The latest additions include sides of fries and fried pickles.
Sweet and unsweet tea are always available, although they are no longer included for free with every order.
For most of our family, our go-to order is the slaw and pickle sandwich.
We all enjoyed the fried pickles, too!
The Grandview space features much of Hot Chicken’s signature look: large chickens painted on the walls, white and red checkered tables, low stools, simple, unadorned wood accents.
In addition to the new Grandview store, Hot Chicken Takeover maintains locations in North Market Downtown, Clintonville, Westerville, Easton and Lewis Center (which just opened last month). Its only location outside of central Ohio is at Crocker Park in Westlake, Ohio.
Purchase of hot chicken
1417 W. Fifth Ave.
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 502-3599
Website: hotchickentakeover.com
FB: @hotchickentakeover
IG: @hotchickentakeover