
If you’ve been craving hot chicken, CLT Hot Chicken Week is a chance to explore Charlotte’s Hot Chicken scene and find your favorites to enjoy all year.
From February 28 until March 9, 2025, participating restaurants are each offering a $8 specialty Hot Chicken Sandwich. (Not including sides, tax, or gratuity.) Do your part to help identify the best Hot Chicken Sandwich in Charlotte!
This event is from Elevate Lifestyle and is presented by Stella Artois.
Cast your vote for your favorite hot chicken sandwich and you’ll be entered to win some great prizes, including event tickets, restaurant gift cards, Stella Artois swag and more. You must be 21+ to enter.
Gift Card Giveaway
Update: The winner is Lakeisha! I’ve emailed you.
Elevate Lifestyle has provided three gift cards to restaurants participating in CLT Hot Chicken Week for a giveaway here on Charlotte on the Cheap. If you win you won’t receive them in time to use them during the event, but you can use them afterwards.
The winner will receive $25 gift cards to each of these three restaurants.
- Penguin Drive-In, 1531 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC
- Dave’s Hot Chicken, University City, Plaza Midwood and Rock Hill
- Angelina’s Italian Markets, 1526 Providence Road S., Waxhaw, NC
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- On March 6, a winner will be randomly selected.
- I will email the winner, because I need to know your mailing address. You’ll need to respond within 48 hours. Then I’ll mail the gift cards to you. I’ll put the first name and last initial of the winner here. (Check your spam folder!)
- If I don’t hear from the winner within 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected and contacted.
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Map of Hot Chicken Joints
Participating Hot Chicken Joints
The Eagle (South End)

- Spicy Sandwich: Smokey Chicken Tenders, Ranch Slaw, Sriracha Mayo on a Brioche Bun.
- The Eagle
- Buffalo Bleu Sandwich: Buffalo Bleu Chicken Tenders, Iceberg Lettuce, Lemon Thyme Ranch, and Pickles on a Brioche Bun
Popeyes (23 area locations)

- Popeyes Chicken Sandwich: Buttermilk-Battered White Meat, with Two Pickles and Popeyes Ghost Pepper Sauce on a Brioche Bun
All American Pub (South End)
200 E Bland Street, Charlotte, NC 28203

- Fried Chicken Dusted in Nashville Dry rub, Pimento Cheese, Dill Pickle Chips and Drizzled with Honey and served on a Brioche Bun. and Cajun French Fries
Penguin Drive-In (Dilworth)
1531 East Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203

- The Penguin Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich: Three Chicken Tenders, with Pickles, Cole Slaw, American Cheese, Elijah’s Xtreme Nashville Hot Sauce on a Potato Bun
Dave’s Hot Chicken (Plaza, University & Rock Hill)

- Dave’s Hot Chicken Slider: A Four Inch Chicken Tender on a Potato Bun, with Kale Slaw, Pickles and Drizzle of Dave’s Sauce. Seven Heat Levels: No Spice, Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot, Extra Hot, and Reaper)
Bossy Beulah’s (West End, South End, Ballantyne, & Fort Mill)

- Bossy Beulah’s Hot Thigh Sandwich: Fried Chicken Thigh, Beaut’s Hot Sauce, Duke’s Mayo and Pickles on a Copain Bun
Burgers & Barley (Rock Hill)
111 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC

- Nashville Hot Honey Sandwich: Pickle Brined Fried Chicken with Nashville Hot Honey Glaze, Smoked Pimento Cheese, Candied Jalapeño and Duke’s Mayo on a Brioche Bun
The Local Charlotte (Uptown)
105 E 5th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

- Chicken Sandwich: Korean Fried Chicken, Tossed in a Nashville Hot Honey Sauce, with Cole Slaw and a House Pickle on a Martins Potato Roll
Queen Park Social (South End)
4125 Yancey Road, Charlotte, NC 28217

- QPS Spicy Chicken Sandwich: Spicy Chicken (Grill or Fried), Cayenne Sauce, Slaw, Fried Pickles, Spicy Mayo on a Brioche Bun
Super Chix (Ballantyne & Fort Mill)

- Nashville Hot Sandwich: A Perfectly Seasoned, Hand-Breaded Chicken Breast Fried to Crispy Perfection with a Generous Slavering of Super Chix’s Signature Nashville Hot Sauce. With a Bold Blend of Cayenne Pepper and Spices, it’s just the right amount of heat to awaken your Taste Buds. Served on a Fresh Potato Bun with their Signature Pickles
Angelina’s Italian Markets (Waxhaw)
1526 Providence Road S., Waxhaw, NC 28173

- Nashville Hot Chicken Cutlet Sandwich Nashville Hot Sauce Tossed Chicken Cutlets, Swiss American Cheese, Arugula, Hot Cherry Peppers, Topped with a Creamy Ranch our their Homemade Sandwich Roll
Bisonte Pizza Co (Uptown, Ballantyne, & Indian Trail)

- Nashville Hot Chicken Sub: Breaded chicken breast, cheese, pickles, honey and Nashville Hot dry rub spices
Moo & Brew (Plaza & Matthews)
- Hot Chick Sandwich: Fried Chicken Tossed in Buffalo Sauce, with Pepper Jack Cheese, Applewood Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Ranch Dressing on a Martin Classic Potato Bun
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Amy Ratigan says
Would love to win, as Charlotte hosts some awesome “food” weeks. Always up for trying something new. My boys would love this HOT Chicken Week as well. Let’s goooo!!!!!
Mariah M says
Would love to win and support all these restaurants!! The penguin is awesome!
Tequeria says
Pick meeeeee!
Sean Stutler says
Entered. 😁
Marcella P says
So pick me, choose me, love me
Crystal B says
Let’s go!!!
Lisa W says
Yum. Would love to win this
Acie H says
I would like to win
Ruth Paul says
I would love to win
Frank Paul says
count me in
Ricki Herlihy says
We would love to win these and get to try out some new restaurants!
Juliana D says
I would love to win!
Letetia Harris says
Entering the drawing!
Kris Scearce says
Would love to try out these restaurants and can’t wait to try some of this on fire chicken !!
Rose T says
Sounds delish!
Kasi P. says
Sounds good!!!
Andrea says
Sounds delicious!!!!!
Chris M. says
Hot Chicken in CLT is the Best!!!
🐔🐔🐔🐔
Mary Jacobowitz says
I could use a good meal out.
Anna-Marie Walsh says
I love these participating restaurants – Moo & Brew is my fav but there’s so many more to try!
Lakeisha says
Would love to win, I love chicken.
Michelle says
Yum!
Paula O. says
Love hot chicken sandwiches!
Shealyn says
Love hot chicken
Tie J. says
Sounds delicious to me!
Clint says
Hot chicken is FIRE! 🔥
Wanna win some…..
William Smith says
I’m drooling already !
David Rogers says
Hot chicken rocks!
Lynn says
Hot Chicken…yes, please!
Renee S says
Love hot chicken, looking forward to this!
Kristie Campbell says
I can’t wait to try them!!! Great contest
Victoria says
Inspiration like Restaurant week. Always looking for a reason to eat out.
Adriane I Hirsch says
I LOVE THIS!!!
SUPER CHIX IS A FAV!
Maryann says
I’m starving thinking of this, yes please! Hot chicken is the BEST!
Gigi Atkinson says
You can’t go wrong at any of these yummy places!
Gigi