We stopped here on our way home from a doctors visit near by and were blown away by the food, and…read moreservice we experienced. I ordered the fried fish with greens and Mac & Cheese and they were absolutely delicious! Must try this place! The service was impeccable from all staff! Nina treated us like family. We will be back!

I paid for a family size meal there is no way these sides are for more than one person. This is my…read more2nd time ordering and completely disappointed. The first time chicken was dried out literally received a chicken breast that had no meat. Last time ordering from this place

I stopped by Lettie's with my mom yesterday for a late lunch before heading up to PA to visit…read moreLongwood Gardens. I'd had Lettie's bookmarked for at least six months, and recently saw that they won Best of DE Editor's Choice for fried chicken. In light of my not-so-secret love of Southern/soul food and fried chicken in particular, I knew that I needed to check Lettie's out, esp. after seeing the tantalizing photos on Yelp. Per other Yelpers' advice, I called in my order en route 20 min. ahead of time, which worked out perfectly for us. Upon arrival, I gave them my name for the chicken, and we ordered sides of potato salad and mac and cheese, as well as freshly brewed iced tea to drink (note: they only brew unsweet iced tea). After ordering, we took a seat on the wraparound porch, and they brought the food out to us in less than 5 min. From my first bite into a drumstick, it was clear that this was the best fried chicken I'd ever put in my mouth. The skin was perfectly crisp, with the perfect amount of breading to give it a satisfying crunch, and the meat was tender and oozing with moistness. My mom told me that this chicken was the closest she'd ever had to my great grandmother's fried chicken from Arkansas, and was "real Southern fried chicken." For my part, I can say that it's better than the fried chicken I had at several well-known Southern restaurants in Atlanta, as well as any fried chicken I've had to date in Pittsburgh. As difficult as it is for me to admit, it's even better than my own fried chicken! My only minor criticism is that the breading was a bit salty for my taste--but even so, its texture was so perfect that I can overlook it. As for the sides, both of them were clearly homemade, and were very good. The mac and cheese was made with a sauce that tasted like sharp white cheddar was used, and was on the creamier side of the spectrum. I don't even really like potato salad (I find it very bland), but I tried some and thought it was decent, which is high praise from me. It had small pieces of dill pickle, celery, and hard boiled egg mixed in, giving it some nice flavor and crunch. Needless to say, my mom and I were extremely impressed at the quality of the fried chicken from Lettie's. Although the chicken is technically broasted, since it's cooked in a pressure cooker instead of deep fried, it's difficult to tell that it's not fried--the only difference is that it's slightly less greasy on the outside. My only regret is that I forgot to order dessert, since I would have loved to try the key lime pie and my mom would have liked to try the chocolate cake, both of which I'm certain must be excellent based on the quality of everything else that we tried. If you appreciate good fried chicken and home cooking, Lettie's is a must-try--you certainly won't regret discovering this hidden gem in Hockessin!

I was desperately hungry for fried chicken... you know the feeling? Overwhelmed with a need for…read morejuicy perfect fried chicken... I was even searching for recipes but I was 'out and about' so I called a friend asking for a search for a place with really good fried chicken and BINGO!! There is a reason that Letties is known for their fried chicken ... it is perfect! I ordered two pieces and a salad. I savored each piece. Service is warm and friendly; you have a comfy feeling in this EXTREMELY SMALL restaurant (Take out seems to be their strength with a nice selection of homemade foods (The chicken pot pie in the fridge looked really good.). Since the menu suggests homemade soups I asked for the soup of the day ... I was told the soups are ALL FROZEN. Well there went that idea. So I chose a salad to go with my perfect pieces of chicken. What was delivered to the table was a huge pile of shredded lettuce with some broken corn chips and a minimalist concept of tomatoes, corn and black beans. VERY DISAPPOINTED but the chicken was OH SO GOOD. My dining partner ordered the grilled cheese and it looked really good. I was told it was really good AND sitting next to the grilled cheese was a cup of tomato soup (If you scroll back you will see that I was told all the soup was frozen), which I was told was good. So, Lettie's loses a star for the obvious but they win four stars for really good fried chicken!

We were in earlier this week for a repass. Although it was not the best occasion for the family,…read moreyour team was very kind and accommodating. Our table had fried catfish, fried whiting, mac and cheese, collard greens and candied yams and the lamb cheesesteak. Everything was prepared to order with huge portions. I really like the fact there was a private room that is available for small gatherings. I will be coming back.

Looking for soul food in Delaware, one word....DONT! I've tried a few places and haven't found…read moreanywhere I would wanna return to. After being influenced by yet another instagran review, I decided to try this place. Im convinced a lot of these so called food critics on social media aren't very honest. The review I watched said this place had the best mac & cheese but im sad to report she lied. The mac was the WORST dish on the platter. No flavor & definitely not made with the 4/5 cheeses they claim. The sweet potatoes were okay. Nothing special. The lamb was the best thing I had. I liked the sauce was really good and they were cooked well. Lamb chops arent really considered soul food but I definitely expected the sides to be on point based on the reviews I saw. Sadly, I'm in absolutely no rush to eat here again

Got the fried chicken, cooked to order. Really hot, great chicken and crinkle fries. These guys are…read morethe real deal. Takes about 15-20 minutes but totally worth the wait.

If you're in the Reading area and you have a taste for Soul Food find your way to Beckett's. For…read moreabout $15 a person you will get two pieces of chicken, two sides and corn bread. Which is exactly what I ordered. For my sides I selected yams and Mac and cheese. Collards are also an option for a side. Additionally, you do have options for fish or pork chops too. If you don't want a combo you can also order menu items a la crate. I would suggest ordering ahead to kill the wait time. Depending on how busy they are you may be waiting about 25 mins for your food if you just walk in to order. There are about two tables in there with a few chairs to dine in. But this is more of a takeout place in my opinion. Depending on your eating habits one platter can very well be two servings. Enjoy!

Delicious chicken , greens ,potato salad. Not full of sugar. greens , potato salad should not be…read moresweet. Good customer service also.

I recently purchased Walt's Chicken from the 1303 N. Lincoln St., Wilmington, DE 19805. The…read moreservice was quick & pleasant. Unfortunately, the sides dishes were not up to par. The maccorinim & cheese tasted like fish and the cole slaw tasted like metal. I had loves Walt's chicken for years, but had not had it for 6 years due to moving out of state. I w and was embarrased serving to my family. I had raved about the food. I will not be returning to the business!

I decided to give this restaurant another chance because the first time I went was years ago, and I…read morethought maybe they were just having an off day. Unfortunately, my second experience was still disappointing. The smothered pork chops were alright, but the sides missed the mark for me. The macaroni and cheese tasted like it was mostly extra-sharp cheese without the balance and creaminess I expect. The greens lacked that deep, seasoned, smoky flavor that really makes Southern-style greens stand out. There was no sign that smoked meat had been used to season them, and they tasted more like they came straight from a can. My parents are from the South, so I grew up around soul food, and this just wasn't the kind of flavor I'm used to. I know taste is personal and maybe others enjoy it, but for me it didn't bring back that nostalgic, home-cooked soul food experience I was hoping for. I really wanted to like it, especially since good soul food can be hard to find in this area, but I don't see myself returning.

I had a very disappointing experience. I ordered food twice and both times my order was not…read morecorrect. 1st time I order fish and grits but was not given my grits. 2nd Time I order the same but with cheese and was given grits without cheese. I fell like the staff were either overwhelmed or simply not paying attention. I call into the office to clear up any misunderstanding, however was put on hold for over 15 mins with no one rectifiying my concerns. Customer service was lacking-there was little acknowledgement of the delay/mistakes and no real effort to make things right. Overall, the experience felt disorganized and frustrating. I would not recommend this place based on my visit.

Just To Serve You is the "Go to Spot" for great soul food and good service! Highly recommended.read more

Terrible experience. Waited over an hour for food that was flavorless and salty at the same time --…read morefish had zero seasoning, green beans were also salty and inedible. The staff didn't seem to care, and the place was dark and uninviting. Complete waste of time and money. I would suggest get some bright lights in the place, have some jazz lowly playing in the background. Also try smiling a bit.

Mabel and her team catered our Kentucky Derby Party last night. Everyone raved about the food the…read morefried chicken and Mac and Cheese are incredible. Her service was excellent I highly recommend.

One of us wanted some bbq so we finally made it to Mabel's. We thought our mid-afternoon stop…read morewould result in faster service but we were behind a large order resulting in a 20 min wait. We ordered to go ribs, bbq chicken and sides-mac and cheese, baked beans, Cole slaw and potato salad. We also ordered the hush puppies. Overall, we like the food and would be back for more. The ribs were tender but a bit short on smoke. The chicken legs and were delicious with the meat falling from the bone but still moist. The hush puppies were tasty and not. heavy but I like them just a bit larger for a smaller crust to middle ratio. The Mac and cheese , as another Yelper has mentioned, was GREAT- the pasta was not overcooked, the sauce was smooth, and there were crunchy bits of topping. The Cole slaw was our least favorite, a bit too soupy and the beans were good but the beans themselves were a bit mushy. The best side for one of us was the potato salad which tasted like HIS mom's so of course that one topped the list. We did takeout but there was plenty of seating in the adjacent dining room.

This place is a hidden gem...the food is DELICIOUS! If your looking for some real good soul food, I…read morehighly recommend this place. Everything is on point, flavor, presentation and service.

Food was excellent. Perfect every time. I work near here but live in MD. Please build one in…read moreMaryland.

So far i gave tried his pulled pork which is top tier! His ribs are very good some of the best I…read moregave had in the Area. His Jerk chicken was very good but it was the end of the day and I was last customer, so i will gave to try earlier. Im looking forward to catching him for brisket on a Friday.! Great service, super nice and friendly guy. This is the tupe of spot i like getting my bbq from. Great sauce too

Absolutely recommend. I was in town for work and was recommended Russell's by someone else. Price…read morewas very reasonable and quality was even better. Flavor was on point, Smokey but not too smokey. Bbq sauce wasn't overwhelming and the coleslaw was on point.