Welcome to Timmy’s Hot Chicken
Timmy’s Hot Chicken, nestled in downtown Winston-Salem, offers an unforgettable dining experience with its strong Nashville-inspired flavors. Known for its perfectly crispy, well-seasoned chicken, the restaurant caters to spice lovers, serving everything from spicy chicken sandwiches to mouthwatering hot chicken and waffles. The cozy, quirky atmosphere complements the attentive service, ensuring guests feel welcome. Standout dishes include The Timothy sandwich, fish sandwiches, and rich mac and cheese. Timmy's also offers sizzling drinks like the pineapple jalapeno margarita. With vibrant flavors and a commitment to quality, this spot is a must-visit for anyone who craves bold comfort food.
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237 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, United States Hotline: +1 336-893-6395
Welcome to Timmy’s Hot Chicken, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Located at 237 W 5th St, this vibrant eatery has quickly become a must-visit destination for lovers of authentic Nashville-style hot chicken. With its unique charm and a menu that focuses on just a few well-executed items, Timmy’s has garnered rave reviews from visitors eager to indulge in bold flavors.
At Timmy’s, the star attraction is undeniably the Nashville hot chicken, which comes in various heat levels to appeal to spice enthusiasts and novices alike. Diners have echoed their delight, noting that the chicken is always crispy, well-seasoned, and astonishingly tender. Those who appreciate a kick will find satisfaction in options like "The Timothy” sandwich and the fiery "very hot" chicken wings, both of which deliver an unforgettable culinary punch. A customer shared their enthusiasm, remarking, “The spice was just right and had a lot of flavor,” emphasizing the balance of heat and seasoning—a hallmark of true Nashville-style fare.
The fusion of delightful dishes doesn’t stop there. Accompany your chicken with sides like mac and cheese, praised for its creaminess and flavor, though some suggest a thicker crust could elevate it further. The fries have received complimentary nods for their perfect crispiness and seasoning. Diners also rave about the vinegar greens that provide a refreshing contrast to the fiery chicken. For those looking to cool down, Timmy’s has a selection of signature drinks, including enticing concoctions like a pineapple jalapeno margarita that have become favorites among patrons.
Beyond the menu, the restaurant itself offers a quirky and inviting atmosphere that encourages patrons to linger. Friendly staff enhance the experience, creating a warm environment where questions about the menu are met with enthusiastic responses. As one reviewer noted, the staff’s hospitality is as memorable as the food itself, adding to the overall charm of this hidden gem.
Whether it’s your first visit or a return trip, Timmy’s Hot Chicken promises a delightful adventure for your taste buds. Visitors often express the intention to return, with some declaring it their new go-to spot for spicy delicacies. With its commitment to quality and flavorful offerings, Timmy’s stands as a testament to the rich culinary landscape of Winston-Salem. Don’t miss your chance to savor the heat and heart of Nashville right here in North Carolina!
Had Nashville Hot chicken and waffles which were great. A pineapple jalapeno margarita, and vinegar greens, boy did they pack a punch.
It’s taking me a little longer to eat the Nashville hot chicken and waffle because the hot is actually hot and I was raised on spice. But it’s well seasoned crispy and tender thigh meat. The waffle and syrup is also very good. The mac and cheese n better than most places but a sharper cheese and a crustier crust would set this over the top
Everything I had to eat was great! I enjoyed the chicken and waffle, along with the mac and cheese and fries that we got for the table. I liked the seasoning on everything, and the mild spice level of the chicken was enough heat for me.
Spent the weekend in town for Wrestlecade 2023 and tried multiple local restaurants. Timmy's Hot Chicken was a fantastic spot to stop for a meal. The ladies working was extremely friendly, answering all of me and my buddies questions about their interesting restaurant. The interior is quirky and unique with old school tunes playing. We both got The Timothy sandwich, tenders with medium heat. We also got a plate of cod in medium to split. The chicken sandwich was huge and delicious! All the ingredients meshed so well with the fantastic chicken. My mouth waters just thinking about it! The cod was also fantastic and was flaking apart and had more spicy kick than the chicken. Glad I only went medium because much hotter and I would have needed a beer, lol. Can't wait to go back next year!
I discovered this place by accident, and I am super glad I did. This small joint is tucked right before Small Batch bar in downtown Winston-Salem. Their menu is pretty small, consisting only of chicken sandwiches and the lone fish sandwich, but let me tell you, there is nothing else you need. I was tempted to get the chicken and waffles, which I will surely get next time, but I opted for the fish sandwich. It is summertime, and I love seafood in the summer, and it was a home run. The batter was crispy and flavorful, so I could still taste the cod underneath all those gorgeous seasonings. I got the mild seasoning, which had a great flavor and a good spice level. The slaw also played a significant role in the sandwich too, providing some needed lightness and vegetable crunch in the crispy fish sandwich. The fries that I got with my sandwich were bomb as well, they were just crinkle fries, but that had a great seasoning on them, and the “Come back Sauce” (made with horseradish) was oh so tasty and provided a great flavor to the fries, and I ended up dipping some of my cod in it. The sauce made me think of Outback Steakhouse’s blooming onion sauce, but that is a good thing! My Girlfriend got the chicken sandwich (The Timothy) with mac and cheese. This mac and cheese was delicious, nice and creamy, and cheesy. However, the pasta was wayyyyy overdone, but that's understandable in this dish and a very common theme in restaurant mac & cheese. One thing I noticed about this restaurant is that they had a hot wing challenge. If you consume the spiciest wings on the menu within a specific time frame, you get to personalize a plate, and they will stick it on the wall to commemorate the pain and heat that you endured. It is not really for me, but it is there if you are a masochist.
THE BEST CHICKEN EVER. My husband and I visited the city for a conference—grabbed a quick lunch the first day & on the second day came back & brought friends. We recommended this place to so many people. The food was seriously so fresh and delicious and every server was incredibly kind! CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH. We will seriously go out of our way to stop here every time we’re going through town. *side note: we are spicy lovers and the medium was delicious but had our nose running (fair warning) You do have the option to order your chicken without the spice, too. We had some friends do that.
Bookmarked this spot in our minds from a recent stroll downtown and came back for lunch one day while our toddler was in daycare. Glad we did! We were not disappointed. The first time we've ever had Nashville hot chicken was at Hattie B's in Nashville. It was delicious and no hot chicken has ever compared since then. So I was a bit skeptical about Timmy's framing their hot chicken as Nashville-styled fried chicken. That quickly changed. For drinks, Hubs ordered the John Daly. He made drew comparisons from an Arnold Palmer, but instead, it was a John Daly because it's spiked I think? Tito's vodka. Preggo brain kicking in here. I didn't get to have any, but he really liked it! My husband ordered, "The Tim" - a fried chicken, pickle with comeback sauce sandwich with the "very hot" spice level. This was the second to hottest you could have, the hottest being hellfire. I took a bite and it tasted like perfection. The spice was just right and had a lot of flavor. Have you ever eaten something spicy that was obnoxious to be obnoxious? This wasn't the case. Not only was it spicy, it was also very delicious. Hubby liked it and I will be ordering it next time we visit. Totally our new favorite spicy chicken around! I ordered whole wings which was a dry rub in their signature spice, also "very hot". I didn't enjoy it nearly as much and probably won't reorder. Could just be a preference. I love dry rubs, but it was not crispy as I would have expected and for some reason, it tasted really salty for me. Hubs and I also both ordered the mac and cheese for sides and it was awesome. Definitely some of the best mac and cheese we've had around so all in all, a satisfying lunch! Can't wait to come back.
Awesome food!! Just a warning tho - Medium is hotter than regular Buffalo hot you get from most places. I like hot but WOW We tried the wings and thighs, fries and collards. Fries were hot crispy and well seasoned. Now I’m a collard snob...these were exceptionally good, but as expected, hot! Hubs loved it and It was satisfying to watch him devour those wings like an absolute savage. It was that good. On top in that, the entire staff was hustling the whole time, great sense of humor and hospitality, and excellent service. Even the guy bussing tables was really sweet and engaging, and very quick on his feet to keep everything tidy. This was our first time in, during a very busy convention nearby and we had an excellent experience!