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World Famous Hotboys

Hot chicken, chicken sandwiches and tenders at 1004 Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square, with a separate North Indy location in Carmel.

World Famous Hotboys
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World Famous Hotboys serves hot chicken at 1004 Virginia Avenue in Fountain Square. Chicken sandwiches and tenders keep the menu focused on the same thing: fried chicken, seasoning and heat.

The sandwiches are the place to start if you want the chicken between bread; tenders keep the order centered on the meat itself. Choose from the restaurant’s current heat options when ordering rather than assuming every piece comes at the same spice level.

This post covers the Fountain Square restaurant. Hotboys also operates a separate North Indy location at 4335 West 106th Street in Carmel. The addresses are distinct, so check the location before placing an order.

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