This place is a hidden gem! The chicken sandwiches here are huge and always amazing! I've never had a chicken sandwich here that was not delicious, they are always moist and flavorful. The portions are huge as well. My husband and I always split our sandwich and fries and are always filled! We love coming here and will continue! Also the prices are very reasonable and affordable! read more

Food was so good! The fries are sold by the pound and seasoned perfectly. My husband and I got chicken that was very moist and crispy. I got a spicy chicken and it had a good flavor and heat. Staff was super awesome and helped us figure out what we wanted. It's not local to us but we will definitely be back! read more

We had a bad experience, took over an hour to get our food, attempted to try again but you can't tell if they opened or closed driving by.

OK, so the food was freaking phenomenal. Nothing frozen and even the vegetables come from local sources. They even make their own pickles. I don't even normally like hotdogs like this. I'm more of a traditional West Virginia, hot dog kind of person. But this hot dog absolutely slaps and don't make the mistake of ordering two. Everybody in the valley needs to go to this restaurant. You waited a little while for the food and it is absolutely worth it. Service was absolutely spectacular although you do have to order at the front of the restaurant. Whole facility, including restaurants was clean. TVs on to various stations. Do not sleep on this place. Absolutely outstanding. If you're still sitting there reading this, you need to get up and go. read more

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This was our first time visiting and we were later in the evening (after 7pm) and there were two families of four seated already. Definitely a friendly place to feel welcome and hear occasional laughter of families chatting and enjoying one another. One family was finishing eating and the second was waiting for their order. The food is prepared freshly and you can tell when you eat it. Unfortunately we both ordered a side of fries with our sandwich and the picture of the side of fries was one order and we both ordered one. They were well-seasoned and definitely freshly prepared. That was the only thing we did wrong tonight (ordering two orders of fries instead of sharing one order)! I ordered the Sweet & Savory Chicken Sandwich (with Asiago cheese, crisp bacon, (2) thin crispy chicken breasts, greens, garlic & chive aioli, sweet pepper mustard sauce and pickled red onions)!! Wow!! It was fresh and delicious. Nothing was overpowering the other. Every bite was a scrumptious blend of flavors. My wife had the 1st Place Dog (all-beef) with only chili and she enjoyed it. She only ate half today and will finish it tomorrow (with our extra plate of fries that we will reheat in the air fryer also). The surprise taste of the night was "blackbberry" (see the order sheet) sweet tea made with a fruit purée that tasted so delicious. It wasn't like a chemical syrup that you often get elsewhere but we both enjoyed the freshness and flavor of our drinks. Needless to say, I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for something, fresh, delicious and flavorful. Next time we are looking forward to trying the steak burgers. read more

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Great service great food and well worth the price. The burgers are big the hot dogs come with more stuff than I can eat and yeah the french fries come by the pound . read more

1st Place Cafe, which is tucked away in Nitro near a cluster of random warehouses, completely obliterated my past experiences with chicken sandwiches. The Sweet and Savory Chicken sandwich was tall, crisp and very savory indeed. The sauce really brought the dead bird to life as the flavor was unmatched. The side of fries could feed the entire town of Dunbar, so I recommend bringing a couple of friends to fatten up as well. The ambiance was intriguing as the TVs are bigger than the seating area. Boise State was lighting it up on the field -- just like the sauce did to my sandwich. I'll be back once I stop overpaying on PA's gas taxes. read more

1st Place Cafe - The restroom, though clean, is the same size of a pencil sharpener. - Cafes Near Me - Nitro, West Virginia

This little cafe was very clean and they are very friendly. The food was very good and the portions were very generous. You definitely need to share an order of fries. My hubby got the beef and bacon steak burger and I got the sweet and spicy chicken sandwich- both were very tasty !! You won't be disappointed!! read more

1st Place Cafe - Seasoned fries and steak Bacon Steak Cheeseburger - Cafes Near Me - Nitro, West Virginia

This place is a breath of fresh air to Southern, WV - so very special that it is located close in Nitro. The owners are absolutely wonderful, kind and hospitable people. Both of them took time to engage us, make us feel welcome and show authentic & genuine kindheartedness. One thing that is a total staple of this place is the fair warning from the many patrons that say "come hungry" and share the true to life reactions when the food tray w/ their order is presented in front of them = "Oh, Wow that's a LOT of Fries"! Speaking of the fries, they are seasoned so well, and yes, Yes, YES, there are enough fries to share for the whole family in just one order. It is very apparent and realized so pleasantly when digging in, that the owner has a zeal and passion for cooking. I won't tell you to try one thing over another, because truthfully, one should experience all the menu items. read more

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Review: 1st Place Café - Worth the Damn Wait Let's get one thing out of the way: if you're in a hurry, 1st Place Café is gonna test your patience. This isn't fast food--it's right food. You'll wait. You'll check your phone. You'll consider gnawing on a napkin. But when that tray finally hits the table? Holy. Fucking. Hell. It's worth every second. The chicken sandwich is a goddamn masterpiece. Crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned--like it spent years training in a secret underground flavor dojo. The bun is soft enough to make you question every mediocre sandwich you've ever eaten. And the toppings? Just enough to complement the bird without stealing the spotlight. This isn't just a sandwich--it's a life event. And then there are the seasoned fries. Jesus Christ. Golden, crispy, and dusted with a seasoning blend that I'm pretty sure was crafted by a wizard. Ketchup? Unnecessary. These fries stand on their own, delivering the kind of flavor that makes you close your eyes and momentarily reconsider your life choices. Yeah, you'll wait. And yeah, you might get a little antsy. But when that food hits the table, you'll understand. Some things in life are worth waiting for--and this chicken sandwich is one of them. The atmosphere is always wonderful and pleasant. Several TVs on the walls as well. read more

Stopped in for lunch. We ordered the hot dog and fries, and the Nashville Blue with fries. I had asked for ranch on the side for my fries. Portions are very generous, food was hot and fresh. The ranch was homemade, but very different. It was green, and tasted more like green goddess meets a dill ranch. We enjoyed our meals and will definitely come back. read more

1st Place Cafe - Nashville Blue Chicken sandwich. - Cafes Near Me - Nitro, West Virginia

Quaint little joint. These folks really put love into their food! The Original Chicken Sandwich is probably one of the best things I've ever had in the Charleston area. The fries are delicious, especially dipped in the house-made spicy mayo. It's a small crew, so don't expect to get your food super fast like a larger restaurant. However, it's well worth the wait!! As for value, I do think these folks should increase their prices. The portions are massive and I felt like I should be paying at least a few dollars more. Will definitely be a repeat customer! read more

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Very large portions, so large sandwiches are hard to eat! Homemade food prepared well, so expect leisurely service. Staff are very gracious. read more

We are road tripping from Michigan to North Carolina with a stop in WV. We thought we'd take a chance on a local restaurant. We were the only sit down customers when we stopped to this nice clean spot. We were greeted by the owner of this nice little cafe. I appreciated the small menu, we made our selections and the food came just slow enough to know it was made fresh. The food was awesome (bigger portions than we needed), but it was excellent. Do yourself a favor, check it out sometime! read more

Service was wonderful! Food was great! My wife and I both had hamburgers. Small place, very comfortable. They give you an abundance of food especially fries! read more

1st Place Cafe - Hamburger and fries. - Cafes Near Me - Nitro, West Virginia

I cannot imagine a better chicken sandwich. In fact, shame on me for trying. The sweet and savory chicken sandwich is worth doing some very questionable things. I'm sure the other entrees there are great too, but I simply do not care. You'll also find yourself eating fry after fry, without realizing you've had 317 of them. It takes supreme will power to not be there gorging myself at the time of this review. read more

1st Place Cafe - Feast your eyes! - Cafes Near Me - Nitro, West Virginia

Visited this place for the first time this weekend. Went on Saturday and loved it so much I went back today. The chicken sandwich with homemade pickles is amazing. So are the fries. Food is made when you order so it's hot and fresh. Portions are huge. Service was fantastic. I see myself going there at least weekly from now on. read more

One of the best chicken sandwiches I've ever had! Chicken was super crispy and had tons of flavor! Servings were huge, I'd recommend sharing a order of fries for two people. Staff was also super nice! read more

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Great food with huge portions. Owner was extremely nice. Highly recommend for very casual dining.

Pleasantly surprised to see a new restaurant in my old hometown! The owner was incredibly friendly and nice and excited about the res and community support. They have a somewhat rotating menu all made fresh to order. I thought it looked a little pricey at first but when I saw the portions I understood. The fries give Five Guys a run for their money. Bring you bib because you will be elbow deep in a big, delicious mess. I got the steak cheeseburger and fries and it was enough for two meals. Perfect thing as I was in search of a great burger for lunch. Too bad I don't live here anymore or I would definitely be a regular! read more

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Nashville Blue was the best chicken sandwich I've ever eaten! Friendly pleasant greeting at otherwise very unassuming locale. Full bar behind the counter. Very small menu done extremely well - that's an excellent approach. Our food looked exactly like the Yelp pictures and that's a compliment and shows care and consistency. Call and order ahead if you're in a hurry- because everything shall be made to order. Can't wait to return. I promised an excellent review on way out and I don't give those lightly! read more

This place is a hidden gem! Everything is made in house and you can taste it! I have recommended to anyone that would listen.

Absolutely amazing food and wonderful, kind staff ! The small cafe offered a huge surprise with the large portions and fresh food ! read more

1st Place Cafe - 1st Place American, Classic Steak Cheese Burger and fries - Cafes Near Me - Nitro, West Virginia

Awesome chicken sandwich! So tender and full of flavor. Fries were delicious and in abundance! We split one order and still took some home!

Simply the best hot chicken sandwich in the region, and one of the best I've had anywhere. The fries are over the top as well. I've stopped in a few times over the last few months and the food has been consistently excellent. Don't miss out on this place! read more

The Nashville Blue SandwichAmazing food and friendly staff. You will not leave hungry. read more

1st Place Cafe - Hot chicken sandwich with fries. Picture does not do it justice. - Cafes Near Me - Nitro, West Virginia

Food was delicious and not pricey. Great service and very comfortable. Lots of TVs if you are looking to watch a sports game. Kid friendly and kids meals. Would definitely come back again! read more

Great burger and wonderful fresh cut shoestring French fries. Huge portions. Great service and friendly people

First visit and will not be the last!Excellent house blend steak burger, fresh cut fries and hand breaded chicken tenders. Everything fresh made - not fast food but excellent made to order food. Limited menu which is a good thing. Let's them be great at what they do! read more

The burgers are great and come with a whole plate of thin cut, seasoned fries. Good atmosphere and nice people, would recommend giving this place a try. read more

This place has the best cheeseburgers and chicken sandwiches around. Not to mention the French fries are fantastic. Huge portions for a modest price. read more

The food here was wonderful and very flavorful. Very friendly staff and clean space. Definitely don't skip out on giving this place a try

This place is great and the food is amazing. The service was amazing too. I definitely recommend this place.

There are many burgers and chicken sandwiches but there is not another "The Nashville Blue Chicken sandwich, ". You must try to be able to describe it!! The people are nice and friendly, you will need a take out box for sure!!! read more

Great new restaurant to eat at! Food is great and servers are amazing! Only critique I have is that they serve a ton of fries. I shared a side of fries that comes with the burger with another person and we didn't come close to finishing them! Went to throw away the trash and saw hundreds of fries thrown away! Much money would be saved by lowering the portion of fries! read more