Funny story: Babe's Chicken Dinner House in Roanoke was recommended to me by someone who lives overseas after they saw it on a local TV food show. I'm glad I checked it out because it was easily one of the best fried chicken experiences I've had, especially for the value. The price was fair, and the portions were gigantic. I got the biscuits and gravy along with the fried chicken entrée, which came with four pieces of chicken, gravy (again!), and sides. Everything was very satisfying. The folks working there were also very friendly. They reminded me of the humble, hard-working people I grew up around back in the day. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a nostalgic, feels-like-home kind of vibe here that made the meal even better.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was more than satisfied with both the food and the service. Highly recommended. As a side note, because the portion was huge, I asked for a to-go box. For some reason, they didn't have to-go boxes at the time and gave me a small plastic bag instead. I'm not sure if that was a one-time thing or some kind of no "to-go" policy, but it didn't affect the overall experience. read more

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Relaxes chicken restaurant and historic downtown Roanoke. Menu is simple and food is served family style. I went with the four piece chicken dinner. Service began with a biscuit and a "salad", which was simply chopped iceberg, lettuce with some type of vinaigrette. Dressing was good, but salad lame - IMO it'd be a better experience if they would simply serve coleslaw. The chicken itself (four pieces mixed) was fine, but nothing extraordinary. The mashed potatoes and gravy were very flavorful, the corn was ok. In the end, you're served a healthy amount of food and it is overall tasty, but nothing really noteworthy for me. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Four piece Fried Chicken (Breast, Wing, Thigh, Leg) with sides. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delicious place![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have been coming here for years. Their fried chicken is great but I'm a suck for chicken fried steak! With the mashed potatoes and gravy YUM!! Everything is great the corn gravy biscuits. Salad! Never fails to satisfy when I visit! Highly recommend. read more

Chicken was great and ambiance was fun! Our kids were able to play on the patio and do some dancing with the servers intermittently.

Inviting atmosphere. Amazing fried chicken. It's family style with unlimited sides. Very good service as well.

My first time here and this is a city staple in Roanoke. Located in their original downtown, marked by historic markets, Babe's is easy to find. Parking in the back or valet to the side. Babe's offers four different entrees, and each arrives with salad and multiple sides. I ordered the chicken fried steak - wonderfully delicious. It came with the salad, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, and fresh biscuits. Service was fantastic! Sophia explained the entrees with details and friendliness. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is decorated...it is decorated with....it is decorated with everything! Heavily rustic and western, including a big fish and historic photographs from over 100 years ago[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. I read a sign that the only difference between Babe's and the Titanic was the band. read more

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This is Babe's original location! After a club meeting, our group decided to come here for dinner. I called ahead to confirm they were able to accommodate us and the wait was very short. Once everyone arrived, we were given the rundown of how to order. I've only been to the Frisco location and they do things differently. There are really only 3 items on the menu: chicken, chicken fried steak, and tenders. They all come with unlimited biscuits, mashed potatoes, corn, gravy and salad. I had the fried chicken and now I remember why I love Babe's so much. It's not an everyday thing but this location tops all of the chicken shops I've been to in the entire state of Texas. I mean that it beats out all the popular ones: Mike's Chicken, Bush's, your local chicken shop, etc. I think we probably over ordered but that's okay because my leftovers were fantastic even overnight. I threw the leftovers in an air fryer the next morning and had Babe's for breakfast. Great way to start the day right. Service was amazing. We had Avery as our waitress and she did a fantastic job making sure our order came out right. Also there were several birthdays celebrated. They definitely put some flare to it so highly recommended for the evening ambiance. The entire staff was line dancing for a mid part of dinner to music. Parking was easily missed. There's a tiny sign going to their parking lot and a larger lot immediately behind the restaurant if you're okay walking. Roanoke goes to bed early as everybody cleared out at 9pm sharp. A keeper in my book. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

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Great place for carry out for the Super Bowl! Same great food and staff / pick up process is great! read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Super Bowl carry out, although great carry out no matter the day.... - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

Took a group of employees out to Babe's last night after work. It was SOOO good! Two of us showed up before the rest of the group (6 total) and were seated immediately. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place did start to fill up after about 6:15 but we arrived about 5:50.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was fast and friendly, walked us thru the menu, there is no physical or QR menu since they only have a handful of options. 4 of us ordered the standard fried chicken (bone in, half bird) and two ordered the chicken strips. We got unlimited mashed potatoes, corn, and biscuits. I honestly don't even know where to start with the food.z the biscuits were flaky yet dense and paired very well with the sorghum syrup. Like a crispy pancake if that makes any sense! The potatoes were creamy and thick, the gravy was perfect for all the sides and the chicken. The chicken was the highlight though. If you're only offering a small menu, you better have it dialed in and Babe's sure does! The chicken was perfectly crisp but still moist somehow. With a little hot sauce and gravy, it's just about perfection! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibe inside and everybody seemed to be having a great time while dining.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend!! read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - That's a LOT of chicken!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect place to celebrate our neighborhood ' Friendsgiving' dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had about 27 of us there yesterday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Fried chicken was flowing to our tables with other of us ordering chicken fried steak, smoked chicken, and chicken tenders. The sides were endlessly coming to our tables. Along with our dinner, we got some entertainment with the wait staff moving to 'Boot Scootin' Boogie'. Definitely we will return read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Wait staff line dancing to Boot Scootin' Bougie when the song came on - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

Babe's quite possibly is the best fried chicken in Texas. Prove me wrong!! I believe this location is where the franchise began, so lucky me. Service was filled good 'ol Texas hospitality not found in a lot of places. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining room was decked out with all kinds of antiquesh decor making it feel nostalgic and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] But the chicken? Ay Marron! Perfectly fried to a dark golden brown, flaky but very juicy. Not one piece of that chicken was dried. And the sides? Wow! The mashed potatoes were very creamy, with hints of salt and pepper. The corn was fresh, crispy and flavorful. The gravy could be served as an appetizer with a spoon to eat it like soup, that's how good it was to me. And to top it off, that one lonely biscuit, sitting on a plate, soft, moist and ready to be munched on. I put it to work by scooping up that gravy like it was the fountain of youth. Babe's is pretty much all over DFW so if you find one don't hesitate heading over there for some top notch grub. read more

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A local mini chain and staple of North Texas, Babes Chicken is a must stop for anyone that likes a real stick to your rib dinner. Served family style, where can you get bottomless sides and great fried chicken for less than $20 a person? Homemade biscuits, Local, honey, crisp salad, creamed corn, mashed potatoes, white gravy, and awesome fried chicken what you need to ask for! Also available is chicken fried steak in lieu of the fried chicken. Formally a BYOB, this is now a no alcohol restaurant, but Local colas and teas are available with your meal. Several locations in the area all have similar ambience, but the original boasts recycle furniture, signage, and all the trimmings. We stopped in on a playoff weekend, so we got seated immediately however you can't expect to wait during peak hours as reservations are not available and tables are first come, first served. A great place for family or group gatherings. Parking in the area can be a little tight so plan accordingly. read more

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When there is only 2 options on the menu - the food is done to perfection every time! Chicken fried steak or fried chicken - bottomless biscuits (which are worth the trip by themselves!), mashed potato, creamed corn, gravy and lettuce salad. Service is fast, efficient and friendly Used to be a BYOB - not anymore . Doesn't really detract from the restaurant tho . read more

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The chicken fried steaks are my favorite but all the sides are just as amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is also a fun vibe inside![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My family loves going to Babes! read more

We've ordered takeout from here many times and usually share one chicken dinner. A half chicken with the sides and biscuits is more than enough food for the two of us. Today we decided to dine in for the first time. The food and service were good, until we received the bill and noticed a surprise $11.99 "vegetable plate" charge. When we asked about it at the front counter, we were told it was because "one person can't eat for free" since we only ordered one meal. I understand some restaurants charge a split plate fee or have minimum ordering policies. The issue is that this was never mentioned by the server and wasn't listed anywhere. A simple heads up would have avoided the frustration. On top of this they don't actually serve you the vegetable plate they are charging you for they just charge you extra for not being able to eat enough. Had we known, we likely would have ordered two chicken dinners and taken the extra food home. Ironically, we didn't even finish the single plate we ordered, which is exactly why we only ordered one meal in the first place. read more

It is served family style. Fried chicken and smoked chicken, cream corn and mash potatoes and gravy. It was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The location was in Roanoke, TX .... a quaint town that reminds me of a Hallmark card.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Hands down, best fried chicken ever. I visited the Babe's Roanoke location as I was in the area and man, I would go back here in a heartbeat. $20/pp, all you can eat salad, cream corn, mash, gravy biscuits, and a whole half chicken. You can't beat it. Chicken was crispy, seasoned and juicy. Sides were great. I felt right at home and it tasted just like how fried chicken tasted like when I was a kid. Place is cute and spacious with many large seatin options. Service was quick and efficient - they only got three things on the menu so no need for a physical menu! If I am back in the DFW area, I would go back here first! read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

The fried chicken is always juicy and has a good nice crisp to it. Their mashed potatoes and corn are both creamy and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I love the way they serve family style.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Makes it a great place to have a nice family dinner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

I order to go from here like once a week, amazing prices and very kind staff. They are also incredibly fast, best chicken (and salad) ever

Seriously sucks! We had a whopping 3-item order to be placed for pickup. My husband gets home and an entire entree is missing. Mind you, this was a vegetable plate, can't get much easier than that. Why didn't the employee handling To Go orders QA the order before closing it up and sending it on the way. When we called, the manager couldn't even come to the phone and talk. When we asked why wasn't it checked before being handed over, we were told, " Well, there was a line out the door." Not sure how that affects my order that was already paid for!? They were so kind to credit back our money for the missing order (nice gesture). Maybe some better training all around is necessary. Attached, you will see a picture of my non-existent vegetable plate. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - My "vegetable plate." - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

My first time today eating here and I got to say [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere is amazing very clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a awesome waitress named Julie super sweet The food was fresh and I got to say it was like a home cooked meal from home 10/10 read more

The staff were kind and fun! We loved our food and had a great and unique dining experience with friends from out of town. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Famous family style sides + chicken tenders + Fried Chicken + Buttermilk Biscuits - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

One of the best Fried Chicken in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. They have many locations but the original Roanoke is the best. Both crispy fried chicken and services. I have been eating at this location for more than 20 years. Their chicken is fresh and juicy inside, crispy outside. They used to have only babe's girls but now there're base's guys which is nice and excellent services including dancing line. It's very nice atmosphere with fancy decorative chicken coops. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Fried Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

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I love Babe's. The chicken is really good, as are all of the sides. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because you had a kid on a mic that was too loud on an amp that was also too loud singing Johnny Cash. I had to step outside until he was done. read more

Dakota was our server and he was very good. Engaging and polite. Now to rating my lunch of Chicken Fried steak served family style- Amazingly tender, tasty and practical. Creme style corn, mashed potatoes, milk gravy and homemade biscuits. We are in the cutest town, Roanoke. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Server - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

A staple for us when we're in Texas. Babe's Restaurant has a family-style menu centered around comfort food classics. Among its offerings are delicious chicken fried steak and crispy fried chicken, both staples that evoke home-cooked goodness. Complementing these main dishes are delectable sides such as creamy corn, velvety mashed potatoes and gravy, and flaky biscuits that melt in your mouth. We're getting extra gravy immediately. read more

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Babes was one of our favorites, but they are overcooking the chicken and it is over-browned and tough to eat. 4 out of last 5 times. We are done with them. So sad. read more

Comfort food at its best- that's Babe's. But to be honest, if you weren't expecting the large side orders that Babe's is known for, you'd be slightly disappointed. The fried chicken is like everyone else's, with so-so taste (no seasoning whatsoever). For $17.99 for essentially a plate of four fried chicken pieces and sides, I don't know about that. The menu seems to be somewhat limited in food choices. Not only that, but there isn't any beer or other alcohol served here. Strictly BYOB. I thought it was funny when my server indicated that I could run to the local gas station and bring a six pack in. Ummmm, yeah. Ok. The customer service is really good here- no issues at all with this one, as I found every employee to have high enthusiasm and the vibe that they enjoyed working here. The tables are really packed in somewhat tight, which makes you feel you are right up on someone when you are getting up or sitting down. Somewhat darker than usual with the lighting during the afternoon/evening hours, and the music is loud, loud, LOUD! But there is a high energy vibe here nonetheless. Overall, Babe's isn't so bad, sans the beer & alcohol. I thought for the price, the food quality would be on another level of excellence. It was just okay, if you are a fan of mashed potatoes, biscuits, and sweet corn. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - The Babe's guy in the back of the store. Be nice to him! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

Still great food, love the cane sugar soda they offer now, awesome service. BEWARE (those with kids/grazing plate users): Why did I take off a star? We have a 4 year old who doesn't eat much, so we usually just give her bits of our food off our plate. I understand that they need to make money here, so I'm fine paying a small fee for an empty plate to share our food. I'm not ok with the fact it's 10.99. A child's meal is 7.69. This should be expressed because or 4 year old ate maybe 6 small cut up bites of our chicken and was done. I would have rather gotten a kids meal and had leftovers for tomorrow. read more

Super friendly! Chicken was out of this world tasty and fresh melted in our mouths. Mashed potatoes a little too much sour cream for our taste, biscuits and corn amazing. Fast service and attentive our waitress was. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Our first time and would definitely go back to this family style served and country decor style restaurant![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

A little chicken in the morning makes for an excellent breakfast. I have never been here before and I loved the ambiance. On the ceiling are previous employees with the time they spent working here. Harley our server gave a tip sheet and history of the place, which I really enjoyed it. All furniture came from other restaurants that closed. They serve three items: fried chicken , chicken tenders, chicken fried steak and unlimited sides: corn, mash potatoes and gravy. All were very delicious and crispy. Be warned, if you have left over sides, no containers were given only a plastic bag. read more

Best chicken I've ever had from a restaurant! Everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and the wait time was reasonable.

Great fried chicken with all the sides. Friendly wait staff. Been to the one off 820, our favorite is the Roanoke location.

I need the recipe to this salad dressing! It's a simple yet delicious salad. Great portions for the chicken. Unlimited sides. Love the mashed potatoes and the corn. Wish it was still BYOB! read more

This place rocks! Excellent all around experience. We came in for lunch on Monday. We're seated right away. Our waitress brought us some delicious hot biscuits with butter and honey and a tossed iceberg lettuce salad,. We ordered the fried chick and the sides included were mashed potatoes, gravy, and corn. Everything was flavorful, fresh and delicious. Our waitress was awesome too! Zero complaints. Can't wait to return. They also sell their honey, hats, t-shirts...oh you can also buy biscuits to go for 99 cents! read more

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Yummy!!! Babe's Chicken rarely disappoints. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and fun atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Get extra biscuits and take them home!!! read more

In my experiences through the years, if you are craving goooood fried chicken or some southern cornmeal battered catfish, you can't go wrong with Babe's. My 1st time trying it was as contraband when my sister snuck some in for me after a major surgery in a nearby hospital when I woke up with a craving for catfish. I know that is blasphemy to some when they are known for their chicken but I wouldn't change a thing. Now I know they don't just do fried chicken well! If you are familiar with Babe's or have looked at the menu, you know the choices are fairly limited but what they do, they tend to do quite well. From the entrees, the sharing sides to the desserts, you will likely be craving it again before too long. It is a wide open restaurant styled very much like some of the small, local restaurants you find dotted along the way from Texas to Colorado and west along the Gold Rush routes. With it's open floor plan and fairly close seating, decorated with aged looking "buildings" along the walls and raw wooden 4'x4' beams scattered throughout the dining room, it invites conversation and fun between tables and parties. If you are a social person wanting some tasty southern food, this is always a solid choice! TIP: It would get 5 stars from me but for a couple of details that I had to learn on a curve about ordering the fried catfish and togo food: 1. Order the catfish lightly fried for a not overly crispy filet or you lose a lot of great fish to it being overly fried on the edges as opposed to being perfectly juicy throughout. If you are one of the many who like the extra crispy edges that tend to make fish in that part of the breading a bit chewy (I know a lot of folks who do) then ordering it as-is should be perfect. 2. When you get a togo order here.... Always double check the entire order before you leave! I suppose I have been a little spoiled by places that double and triple check take out before bringing it to you, but I consider that part of quality service for any place that offers takeout. They have always offered to correct my orders but with an hour round trip to pick up food here they have instead credited my bill for missing items when I call. Unfortunately, this mishap can ruin an otherwise lovely evening when someone doesn't get their entree so that doesn't quite make up for the time to get a replacement entree somewhere closer, nor account for the tip on items left out. read more

Babe's Chicken Dinner House - We were a table of three, so they sat us with this handsome fella! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Roanoke, Texas

My partner & I always love babes. We tend to get a chicken fried steak & tenders. She'll have a tender or two (save the rest of a lunch the following as reheating the tenders in a toaster oven is lovely) I'll eat 1/2 of my CFS & heat the rest the next morning with some eggs fro breakfast. I haven't even gotten to HOW AMAZING the corn / mashed potatoes are. We tend to always get AT LEAST 3 refills of each. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's such a personal location. Week nights are such a good time to go.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will always continue to come back. read more

I love Babe's Chicken but haven't been to this original location in quite a few years. I was pleasantly surprised by some of the updates to the restaurant such as better lighting and updated restrooms. The food was as delicious as always. I'm glad they have added chicken tenders to the menu. read more

Good night home cookin' doesn't really get better than this! Had the Fried Chicken and Chicken Fried Streak (thank goodness my friend shared!). You order what you want, then they bring it all with all the fixings to your table like you would at home. Drop it in the middle and dig in. The sweet tea is good. It's not Georgia sweet, so if that's your thing, just be aware. The chicken was moist and tender. The seasoning flavor was all the way into the flesh of the meat which I really appreciated. Often times, it's just in the skin or the crust that has the flavor, and once you eat past that it's just chicken. Not so here! Parking can be spotty in this area, there is some street parking and a small lot nearby. But be prepared to look for a spot. With some fantastic restaurants all in the row, parking is busy. If you're in the area and have a hankering for fried chicken or chicken fried steak, make sure to stop by. It's worth the wait. And if you enjoy adult beverages, keep in mind it's BYOB. There is a service center down the street you can pick up some beer, but it's good to be prepared either way. read more

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