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Westlake Today
By the People, for the People
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken opens first NE Ohio restaurant
The Nashville-style chicken restaurant will feature customizable spice levels at its Westlake location.
Mar. 11, 2026 at 5:56pm
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Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken, a Virginia-based restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken, is opening its first Northeast Ohio location in Westlake's Crocker Park. The new restaurant will offer a variety of chicken dishes, including sandwiches, tenders, wings, and chicken and waffles, with customizable spice levels ranging from mild to the signature "Angry Hot" which requires customers to sign a waiver.
Why it matters
The opening of Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Westlake marks the continued expansion of popular regional and national restaurant chains into Northeast Ohio, providing more dining options for residents and visitors. The customizable spice levels also cater to a growing consumer demand for unique and personalized dining experiences.
The details
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken will open its new Westlake location in April at 242 Main St. in Crocker Park. The restaurant's menu will feature Nashville-style hot chicken sandwiches, tenders, wings, chicken and waffles, wraps, and loaded sides. Customers will be able to choose from five different spice levels, ranging from "No Seasoning" to the signature "Angry Hot" which requires signing a waiver.
- Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken is set to open in Westlake in April 2026.
The players
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken
A Virginia-based restaurant chain specializing in Nashville-style hot chicken dishes.
Omar Al-Qadan
The owner of the new Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken location in Westlake.
What they’re saying
“We want this to be the kind of place where families can gather, people can grab a quick lunch, or friends can come together to test their spice limits.”
— Omar Al-Qadan, Owner, Hangry Joe's Westlake
The takeaway
The opening of Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken in Westlake reflects the growing popularity of regional and national restaurant chains expanding into Northeast Ohio, providing residents with more dining options and unique culinary experiences.
