Revolutionary Hot Sauce Eatery & Brewpub — Restaurant in Mechanicsburg

Hot sauce? Food? Craft beer? I was so excited to try this place that I guess my expectations were too high. As a spicy food lover, I went out of my way to patronize this restaurant. In my mind, I had expected an experience; I guess that's part of what went wrong. I sat at the counter, and when I was handed the menu, I said, "I'm in a hot sauce place, so I should get something hot." Instead of getting recommendations, I was informed I could get something without heat. I stated that I had a pretty high tolerance... still no reaction. I ordered the Nashville Hot Chicken with Revolutionary sauce.

While I waited, I drank my Beerded Goat Maple Lager. It was excellent. I perused the selection of hot nuts, popcorn, pretzels, and sauces and placed a couple of items on the counter.

I got my meal. It was a nice-sized portion. The server asked me how everything was, and I didn't want to complain, so I said it was fine. The reality was that it was really salty.

Although I was the only person eating, it took a while for anyone to acknowledge that I was finished. Again, admittedly, I was asked "anything else?" to which I responded, "just the check." I was told it was $43. I asked how. Beer, sandwich, $1.00 upcharge for sauce, nuts, and pretzels. I had put the pretzels back while I was waiting for my check. I had actually hoped to sample these items and others, but that was never offered. I had not committed to purchasing them. The check was corrected.

I was asked if I was upset about the upcharge for the sauce. (I remember seeing an upcharge for fries; maybe I missed the sandwich.) But, really, you're charging a dollar for a tablespoon of YOUR SAUCE on a sandwich? It was then that I stated that the food was really salty, and there was no enthusiasm about their product - to which I was told I could've sampled anything I wanted.

The beer was excellent. The portion size and quality of the meal were good, aside from the excessive salt on both the fries and sandwich. For $26.50 before tax and tip, I was disappointed. (The nuts I purchased were delicious. I would've certainly purchased more items if anyone had engaged with me.)

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I'm a fan of intense spice, and there are very few restaurants in the area that can give me the kind of "religious experience" that I'm looking for. One of the only options in town, Dave's Hot Chicken at the reaper level is a safe bet, but the overall quality isn't very good, nor do they have any variety to their menu.

Revolutionary is very different. They have a carefully selected menu with a lot of interesting choices, and the quality is excellent. And a great beer selection too! They obviously take a lot of pride in what they do. I stopped in yesterday, looking for something to scratch the itch. I got the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich, "Reaper style". Between the flavor and the heat level, the moist chicken and the crispy breading, it couldn't have been more perfect. Nailed it, guys! Thank you! I'll definitely be back.

Edit: I'd like to add, although I haven't tried many of their hot sauces yet, I do have a bottle of super reaper right now, and as far as reaper sauces go, this one is the best I've had, to date. It's the perfect everyday superhot-based sauce to raise your food up a several levels. Beautiful vibrant flavor with no residual bitterness....

Was really looking forward to trying this place out as the food looked really good on their IG page. Unfortunately, for me, it wasn't anything special. Had the Nashville hot chicken sandwich. Had ok flavor (nothing like the ones I've had in Nashville) but could've used more of the hot oil. Offering a spice level would also be nice given that you're known for your hot sauces. Wife had a single burger which was wayyyyyy too small, like McD's cheeseburger small, but it was tasty. Also, the menu advertises brioche buns, but they give you generic white buns that are similar to McDonald's if I had to compare. For an $18 (crazy expensive) chicken sandwich, I'd hope to at least get the bun they advertise on the menu. Overall, I'd try it again, but I think it's overpriced for comparable food at other locations.

Edit to respond to owner:

Thanks for responding, I don't remember seeing that option on the menu, but I must have overlooked it. The cashier didn't ask either. I definitely did not get a brioche roll though. Next time I'll try the revolutionary style. I do wish it was more affordable though. Thanks again...