I used to pass this place all the time back when I was in high school, but never thought twice about it. A friend of mine from high school posted a picture on Facebook of a fish breakfast plate that he got from here, and when I saw it, I instantly thought that I had to try it as soon as I could! Luckily for me that day was today, as I went here before heading to work.
Ackingna's Place is locates I'm Old Walkertown Road right beside this auto repair shop. It's small that it's easy to miss it if you are not paying attention. There is very little parking, and it's crammed so get there early or be prepared to have a hard time getting out of you park there when it's busy. Since I got there early that morning, it was fairly easy for me to get in and out.
There's no dine in area here as it's strictly takeout. As soon as I got out the car I could smell the aroma of bacon and sausage along with motor oil from the auto shop next door. I had to ring this buzzer to get somebody to come up and take my older. When I was there it was rand by this older black couple who were really nice. The menu is located on the front of the building on this laminated piece of paper, and is big enough where you don't have to squint.
They serve breakfast all day everyday. There also serve lunch and dinner. They have omelets and these various breakfast platters whose price is dependent on the type of meat you get, as well two eggs, grits or hashbrowns and two pieces of toast. All this could range from $5 on up. I got the breakfast platter with bologna, cheese eggs, hash brown and toast. I added an orange juice and it was $8 total. The food took a little longer than I would have liked to be ready but I was like the first customer and they did look like they were just opening up so it was forgivable.
Once it was ready, it was place in a styrofoam doggie bag and wrapped in a Walmart grocery bag. It reminded me of how I take my lunch to work on a daily basis! The food was all piping hot which I love. The eggs melted in my mouth and I could taste the sharp cheddar in every bite. The bologna was seasoned to perfection and wasn't burnt at all, plus it was he thick cut bologna as well which I love. The hash browns make could have been cooked a little longer but they were still really good and mixed with onions for flavor. The toast was great and was even better after I placed the jelly on it. I also got some OJ. They put ice in it which I don't usually like but it tasted like that Bright and Early orange juice my grandma used to buy when I was a child. It was still good and all gone in no time.
They had a sanitation grade of a 93 which I would like to be a little higher (96+) but the overall experience was great and I'll be back for sure!
*Note: Look at the picture of the menu and you will see what I mean when I say they serve a little bit of everything, but soul food related! Even chitterlings, and one of my all time favorites: fried okra!
Go visit this place! They open as early as 6AM and close at 8PM but not sure what days they are closed though. One more thing, they serve BREAKFAST ALL DAY! Check it out, and thank me later! read more