Holly's Hot Chicken
Holly's Hot Chicken is a local favourite known for their crispy, flavourful Nashville-style hot chicken with various heat levels. Their menu stars handcrafted donuts and sides like mac and cheese, with regulars raving about their honey hot chicken sandwiches and apple fritters. It's the perfect spot for a quick but memorable meal that'll satisfy your comfort food cravings.
According to reviewers, the top picks are:
- Holly's Hot Chicken Sandwich
- Honey Hot Chicken Sandwich
- Ghost Pepper Chicken Sandwich
- Freshly made filled donuts (especially the apple fritter)
Holly's Hot Chicken has built a strong reputation for serving some of the best fried chicken sandwiches in Ottawa. The chicken is consistently crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and fans love that you can choose your heat level—whether you prefer a mild honey hot or want to brave the ghost pepper or Carolina Reaper. The fresh donuts are another crowd favourite: light, fluffy, and filled just enough to keep things balanced. While some feel the sandwiches could be a bit bigger for the price, most say the flavour and quality are worth it. The fries and creative sides, like the chipotle mac and cheese, also get plenty of love.