When I think of the phrase "hot spot," I instantly think of a gambling establishment. In Arnoldsburg, this "hot spot" is also a full-service restaurant: Hot Spot Sandwich Shoppe.



I happened to be in town for a festival and decided to stick around to try a restaurant. This one was nearby and sounded interesting. While they did have a drive-thru, I parked and went inside. The interior has wood panelling everywhere and some cute country-esque decor.



The menu is made up of sandwiches, subs, salads and fried appetizers. I ordered a cheeseburger and fried mushrooms. They had run out of some ingredients, so the cook actually had left to go to the store. About 20 minutes later, he returned and started my order. I was the only one in there so it was a bit awkward.



The meal was definitely made to order, but was a bit lackluster. The burger could've used some salt and seasoning. The mushrooms were OK but don't hold a candke to the DQ mushrooms of yesteryear, which is my gold standard for fried mushrooms. Crunchy outer coating with a bundle of soft umami inside.



Grade: C