Joella's Hot Chicken - Lexington

4.5
2154 reviews

About

RestaurantSchulte Hospitality Group Inc
Joella's Hot Chicken. The place where hearts are always warm and the chicken is spiced just right. At Joella's we spice our 100% antibiotic-free, hormone-free, all-natural chicken just the way you like - from just enough heat to bring out the flavors and warm your heart, to Fire-In Da-Hole, bless your heart. So, come on in & get the Hot Chicken you want off your brain & into your belly.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsNot available

Location

Joella's Hot Chicken - Lexington
101 Cochran Road, Lexington, KY
40502, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
2,154 reviews
5 stars
1,621
4 stars
301
3 stars
103
2 stars
46
1 star
83

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Service Quality

Customers consistently praised the friendly and attentive service, particularly highlighting employees like Melinda and Q for their exceptional hospitality.

Food Quality

The food received high marks for being delicious, with many customers specifically mentioning the chicken and sides as standout items.

Atmosphere

The restaurant was noted for its welcoming and vibrant atmosphere, contributing positively to the overall dining experience.

Consistency Issues

Some customers reported inconsistencies in food quality and preparation, particularly regarding portion sizes and heat levels.

Cleanliness Concerns

A few reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including unsanitary conditions in certain areas of the restaurant.
  • PW
    Pam J Wilson
    2 days ago
    5.0
    Q was helpful at answering all of our questions. Quick service. Breading was flavorful. Chicken was juicy. We had grilled chicken sliders, tenders and traditional wings. We had ranch, JoJo's and cheerwine dipping sauces, JoJo's was our favorite. Tweener was just the right amount of heat for us. Garlic parm fries were yummy and the kale crunch side salad hit the spot for me.
  • LC
    Leslie Cruz
    6 days ago
    5.0
    food was super tasty!! jessica at the front was super nice!! and gave us good food recommendations :))
  • AP
    Austin Pogue
    Dec 31, 2025
    5.0
    Mind-blowing hot chicken sandwich, best I’ve ever tried. Got the Big Slaw, hot level spice and Horseradish + Spiked Honey dipping sauce. Dreaming about it.
  • ZM
    Ziesha Mason
    Dec 28, 2025
    1.0
    I'm here visiting from out of town. I ordered the thick thigh meal with green beans and mashed potato and gravy. Also a lemonade. The food was soooooo nasty! The thighs were GREASY and not cleaned good. The green beans tasted like they were cooked in vinegar. Gravy in the mashed potatoes wasn't good. No Sweet Tea was available. The lemonade tasted like it was made from bad powder. Overall experience was bad.
  • MG
    Murray Godfrey
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    It was so good! I had a 4 tender meal and a dessert it was all super tasty. I want to also highlight the service. Probably better service here than most any counter service restaurant I've been to. The workers were on top of everything, checked on me, kept the place really clean, and the manager also did a check in. They take care of you here.

Frequently Asked Questions About Joella's Hot Chicken - Lexington

What type of chicken does Joella's Hot Chicken serve?

Joella's Hot Chicken serves 100% antibiotic-free, hormone-free, all-natural chicken spiced to your preference, including several heat levels from mild to very spicy.

What are Joella's Hot Chicken - Lexington's hours of operation?

They are open every day from 10:30 AM to 9:00 PM.