Came in from out of town to get the soul food my entire family in Syracuse raved about and they did not disappoint. The plate was HEAVY and I enjoyed every bit! The staff was friendly and the orders were moving! HIGHLY recommend! read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - FRIED SHRIMP - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

I went to Bobo's for the first time about a month ago and it definitely won't be my last time! I found it through the Yelp app. I have passed it a million times but never noticed it. There're are basically two people in the kitchen cookin up Soul food goodness. The cornbread would be too sweet for my mama, that's how you know it's perfect for me! I wish that they had full pieces of chicken and not just wings, but I'll take it. Mac and Cheese is my second favorite in the land (the first being the booji mac at The Gate House) and these yams! Ok. I just talked myself into going there this week! I hope they are open. read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Have you ever had fried ribs? If not, you NEED to come to Bobo's for a dinner. Even if you have had them, you still need to come. Deep fried, crunchy, but the meat still tender enough to easily bite off the bone? I am droooling!!! They were covered in a really delicious housemade sauce. Mac and cheese was creamy, greens were flavorful, and then the rice and sweet cake pulled it all together. I really had so many flavors with this dinner! And we got TWO of them (fried ribs, Mac and cheese, collard greens, rice, cake) for $15 each--$30 for the 2 dinners. You really can't beat it. read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Fried ribs - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I am currently in town on business and the concierge at my hotel recommended this restaurant. Being A southern Belle I am a soul food lover and I must say this plate screams perfection. My taste buds are happy!!!! Food is awesomely amazing! Customer service was great! And the music gave the restaurant a good vibe. This chicken is everything! And the sweetbread.. OMG! I should have gotten two. I guess I have to go back before my flight tomorrow! read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Portion size is more than plentiful FRIED CHICKEN - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

I can not think of a better restaurant in rochester. I love everything from the food to the staff

Chicken, mac, and greens are all very good. It's to order so you have to wait but well worth it.

I do not like the area. I do not like the food or ther service. The food taste stale and looked prehistoric.

Best comfort/soul food in town. Kind of a long wait time, but I promise, it's completely worth it! read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Pepper steak, Mac & greens - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

I love the food is definitely delicious yummy well seasoned and big portions read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - a meal of macaroni and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I'm actually obsessed with BoBo's, and I 100% mean that. BoBo's is the truth. If you're looking for the best soul food in Rochester (and beyond?) look no further. Mr. BoBo makes all of the food in-house and it's made fresh, he is the nicest guy you'll ever meet too. Keep in mind that this is not a sit-down place, in fact there are no tables, so you'll need to treat as take-out only. His entrees cost like $10-$14, but portions are massive. You'll have leftovers for a while. Each dish comes with a meat (chicken wings or ribs), and 2 sides (yams, mac and cheese, collard greens), cornbread, and rice. You can add shrimp for like $3 more. The flavor you guys, the flavor. I have never liked collard greens until I had this man's collard greens, the flavor from the ham-hock is indescribable. The mac and cheese is creamy and seasoned well, the yams are as sweet as candy. The complimentary pieces, the cornbread and the rice are just as good. The rice tastes like chicken and the cornbread is cake, literal sweet, delicious cake. Moving on to the meats, both ribs and chicken wings fall off the bone and BoBo's house-made sauce is A MUST. Every time I eat it, my taste-buds are assaulted by the tenderness of the meat, the flavor and the sauce. Plan on not moving for a while after eating BoBo's because you will be full and in a good way. read more

I was just back in ROC for the birth of my granddaughter. Of course I got a craving for some chicken wings and BoBo's did not disappoint. I can't believe it had been 5 years since the last time I had their wings. Still amazing but once again I forgot to get a side a greens. Keep the awesome food coming. read more

FINALLY! A Black-Owned spot in Rochester that is reliable, affordable and a real treat. Yeah, I waited a couple minutes later than what was originally told, but it was well worth it. I wish nothing but the best for this restaurant. 8/10 on the ribs - they were just a little fatty. My niece rated her steak 6/10 - it was just a little too tough & hard for her to cut but the flavor was all the way there. Every side we had was beyond amazing. The flavor is always there, not too seasoned but just enough for you to add whatever you'd like. 30 mins after I got home, the food was still hot and steaming when I opened it. I am a big fan of their greens, cabbage & yams. This place has definitely made it in my top 3 favorite restaurants in Rochester. Kudos to the chef! Oh, and on top of it...they play GREAT tunes while you're waiting for food. I knew every one :) read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - BBQ Ribs Yams Greek - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Great soul food! Mac and cheese. Chicken ribs greens are outstanding. Don't for get the dessert!

I found Bobo's on Yelp, figured I'd give it a try. I ordered a chicken & shrimp dinner ($17--yes, at first thought it's a bit pricey, but don't worry). The dinners come with rice and two sides. I chose collard greens and yams. Food is made fresh to order, my wait time was about 20 minutes. First impressions: LOTS of food. Smelled great. Full breakdown: Chicken wings-- Well cooked, large, and crispy. I loved the Bobo sauce. I'm not sure what's in it, but it's some sort of a tangy/sweet&sour/jerk combination. Yum. Shrimp-- Flavored with pepper. Yams--- Oh man, these were good. Sweet (but not overly sweet), mushy, and delicious. You'd be a fool not to order them. Collard greens--- Flavorful, fresh, and paired well with the rice and yams. Rice--- Lightly seasoned. Afterthought: I was able to eat 2/3 of the dinner (VERY happy with the portion sizes). The food was fresh, homemade, and tasty. Would I eat there again: Absolutely. I would change my order a little though... I'd order a chicken dinner (minus the shrimp--which was good, just not necessary), with sides of yams and mac & cheese. read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

Found this place on Yelp as I was in Rochester on business. After reading the reviews, I decided to take a chance and I must say it was well worth it. It's a take out only type of place- sort of a hole in the wall (hole in the walls have the best food as we all know). I had the chicken wing plate with mac and cheese, yams, and the sauce on the side. It also came with rice and sweet bread (tasted like cake). The chicken was seasoned quite well and fried hard just as I like it. The yams and rice were pretty tasty as well. Now for the mac and cheese, I wasn't too impressed as I'm from the South where our mantra is seasoning our dishes well. Therefore, the mac and cheese wasn't anything to write home about. I only had a ten minute wait, which wasn't a long wait at all as the chicken was cooked to order. The portion size of the plate was huge and worth the money. I would definitely come back and maybe try a different side aside from the mac and cheese, but I'm definitely all for the wings! read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Wing plate! - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Houston we have a Big Problem. Wanted to try something new and called But They don't take " PHONE ORDERS!!! which defeats the whole Purpose Of TAKE OUT!! I cant and don't understand why he would not because he seems to have some faithful customers he spoke to coming and going. After getting in line and placing my order I had to wait almost an HOUR FOR TAKE OUT. NEVER AGAIN. p.s. the food I ordered was ok BUT to me not worth an Hour wait IN PERSON FOR TAKEOUT. Save your TIME and go Elsewhere but if Hanging Around is your thing and NOT an ISSUE with you well...... read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack has some good chicken wings. Yes, just wings, no breasts, no things, no drums. But wings they do, and they do well. Picked up the chicken dinner on a Saturday evening. It took a while to fry them up, as it's quite a small storefront with one cook. Actually, it's pretty much just a kitchen and a waiting area, so get your food and get out. The chicken was perfectly fried. Crispy outside with just the right amount of crunch and a delicious and moist inside. I got to try both with and without BoBo's special sauce and I gotta say, though still good without, you should have the special sauce, maybe on the side(which I did ask for but they forgot, so I stole sauce from my girlfriend). Nothing but good chicken with a great tangy sauce. The sides were also nothing to scoff at. The collard greens were nicely seasoned, with bits of ham in there. The yams were soft and quite sweet, a bit much for me. Corn bread (yellow cake) was also on the sweeter side, but I love corn bread and think it goes GREAT with bbq. Rice is good, but nothing special. And Mac and Cheese we got as a free extra (maybe it was the last batch?) it was nothing special to me, but my girlfriend quite enjoyed it. Still, it was a nice gesture from the owners and I appreciate their friendliness. All in all, good play to try out some fried bbq chicken. read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - No sauce - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

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If you are in the mood for chicken, you will want to check out Bobo's Chicken Shack. Plan for take out, but there is one table and a couple stools at a bar. Six Good sized wings on a rice bed and 2 very generous and very delicious sides. I had the mac and chess and candied yams. Bobo is the cook and opened this place 2 years ago. He was talkative and friendly. The staff greeted us and we had a great time for the 10 minutes we were inside. And if you want chicken and waffles, go on Tuesday. I will be there for that in the next week or two. read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Chicken dinner! - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

This food is DELICIOUS! I'm a NYC native so I am used to some good Soul Food. BoBo's doesn't disappoint. I couldn't decide between the pot roast and the wings so I bought two dinners. Solid choice! I'll definitely be going back. Probably tomorrow! read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Fried chicken, Mac and cheese, yams - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Amazing! I drove from Syr for a trip to the Museum of Play and asked a local where I could find good soul food. BoBo's Chicken Shack did NOT disappoint! I will be returning to try everything. Thank You! read more

Amazing! Came all the way from Syracuse and restaurant was recommended by a local. For the price you get some much food! read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Chicken with Mac n cheese and greens - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

I can't believe that yesterday was my first time at BoBo's Chicken Shack! I love really good soul food!!! BoBo's collard greens tasted like my Grandma was back there cooking!!!! She passed away many many years ago. His Rochester style chicken wings can hold all that sweet delicious sauce and remain crispy!!!! That Mac and Cheese...mmmm mmm mmm. Fried ribs were a treat for me as I've always enjoyed them more than grilled!!!! Seriously, if you blink, you will miss BoBo's!! However, if you pass it, and it's open, you are only hurting yourself if you don't make a U-Turn and go back!!! read more

Food is awesome. They are busy cooking so be patient. I hate that they stop answering the phone when they are sold out. But I know now.

We recently drove into the city from East Roch to check out Bobo's Chicken Shack, based on the numerous glowing reviews -- and we were not disappointed. We got two orders of chicken wings, and sides of greens and mac. My BF, who went into the shop by himself (I am recovering from surgery, so I stayed in the car), said there really wasn't a menu anywhere, just a whiteboard with a few items written on it. He also mentioned that the ordering was confusing, people just sort of standing around with no clear indication of who had ordered already and who was waiting to do so, etc. However, he managed to put his order in and then sat down to wait. And wait. And wait. I don't know if it's always this slow -- seemed to be just one fellow (Bobo himself?) cooking and taking orders, so maybe they were shorthanded for a Saturday afternoon (about 4 or 5 when we went). NBD, I'm always willing to wait for good food, and Bobo's food was goooood. The collards and mac-n-cheese were to die for. Greens just perfectly cooked, the perfect amount of vinegary tang plus bacony richness. The mac was equally delicious. I said to BF after the meal, "Next time we'll get extra orders to have the next day." The chicken wings were huge, and also excellent. I was not a huge fan of the sweet, sticky sauce -- just not my thing -- but if you like a sweet BBQ sauce you'll love Bobo's. I would've preferred plain fried chicken, even if it was just wings. I know they sometimes have chicken and waffles, and hope to try that sometime. One of my favorite meals. The meal was inexpensive at $16. We were both stuffed afterwards, but very happy. We'll definitely go back sometime, read more

OH MY GAH, crazy good.... My parents said it reminded them of what soul food used to be like in L.A. during the 70s! Like the real thing (Tammi and Marvin level), none of this watered-down chain restaurant fare :) haha We each ordered something different, this was last June, and every dish was more delicious than the last - smothered pork chops, bbq chicken, fried bbq ribs, cornbread, mac n' cheese, yams *passes out* And the nicest people I've met in Rochester probably, really sweet guys behind the counter. Also, very decently priced! read more

There is some great food to be had here! This is a strictly take-out joint and yes prepare for a wait. I placed my order and was told it would be 15-20 minutes so I went out and sat in my car for awhile. The surrounding area is what many would consider blighted so if you are timid about sketchy hoods don't be surprised. The chicken here only consists of wings that are perfectly fried crisp and doused in a sweet savory bbq type sauce. The menu is limited which I appreciated so I didn't have to guess what was good and what wasn't. Portions are HUGE. For my sides I got mac and cheese which was fantastic..and the collard greens which were not. WAAAAAY too salty, in fact I couldn't really eat much of it. The saltiness of the greens on top of the savoriness of the mac and cheese and the chicken was just too intense. I like to get my veggies on, but would choose the yams if I went back here. My combo plate of chicken and sauteed shrimp with rice, 2 sides and corn bread (which btw I thought was excellent) cost $17. Not extravagant, but not a whole lot of value. The mac and cheese aint made with aged vermont cheddar and gruyere..this is simple comfort food with cheap ingredients at a high price. The people that work here are really friendly, but the place itself is not much to look at. A true hole in the wall, and the open kitchen design doesn't work well for it. The prep area looked very sloppy, and while many restaurants may have similar looking kitchens, seeing it as I ordered made me think twice. Nevertheless I plan to support this business, but not in the near future...need to give my blood pressure a break for awhile from all the salt. read more

Where do I begin except wow. I read the article in the D & C that gave it a great review so I had to see what all the rave was about. I ordered what they are famous for, their chicken. The chicken was tender, melted off the bone, and had a sauce Rochester has never tasted. Not boss sauce, country sweet, sal's, but their own. It was lip smacking delicious. The chicken wasn't the only star in my Styrofoam to go plate. You get 2 sides as well as rice and I want to call it corn bread, but different. Let me tell you about this before the sides. It was soft and melted in my mouth. I wish I had butter at work bc nothing goes better with bread than butter. It was so soft; I can't get over it. The rice had flavor and this shocked me bc I'm Asian and I'm accustomed to Jasmine rice with no flavor. Now my first side was mac n cheese! Holy sweet strawberries Batman was it cheesy. Loaded with Velveeta I'm sure, and milk, and maybe even nutmeg. It was so good it didn't stand a chance to make it home to my wife. I had every intention to bring her home some. This is the kind of mac n cheese an old black lady spends her whole life mastering. No longer do I have to wait for cookouts or occasions. I waited for the yams to get done bc yams beats greens any day and I'm ecstatic I waited. They were a diamond in a sea of gemstones. Not too candied, but perfect. Some people let their brown sugar do all the work and it's no longer yams. These were yams that were candied and were excellent. I ordered 3 dinners and the portions were huge in each; you definitely get your money's worth. I'm talking about lifting weights heavy with 3 dinners in the bag. I tried to call ahead to no availability so you will most likely have to stop in and order like I did. I hit them right when they opened so that could've been a reason for the no call pick up. I'm glad I walked in and ordered bc Bobo has an awesome personality. A very likeable guy with very lovable soul food that warmed my heart as well as my stomach. read more

A friend-who knows her chicken-recently recommended Bo Bo's Chicken Shack. I was really excited to give it a try, as I consider myself a wing connoisseur of sorts and am always looking for good chicken spots. I'm glad I did. I came through on a Saturday around 5 pm, and there was a steady stream of people in the restaurant, all ordering food to go. The owner (who I am assuming is Bo Bo) was there cooking and taking orders from customers. He greeted me with a friendly "Hello," and promptly took my order. All of the food at Bo Bo's is fresh and made to order (no heat lamps at this chicken spot) which was a good sign . I ordered a chicken wing dinner, which consisted of six chicken wings, served on a bed of plain white rice, two generous portions of sides, and a slice of tea cake/cornbread for dessert. I was impressed; the wings were cooked extra crispy (just how I like them) and had a dark, caramel colored breading with a great flavor. The smoky-sweet barbeque-esque sauce that smothered the chicken complemented it very well. With respect to the sides I was impressed again; I got mac n' cheese and collard greens. The mac n' cheese, made with real cheddar, was tasty and the greens were well-spiced (garlicky and salty) and very tender. I had ordered an extra side of mac n' cheese because so many times, side portions-especially at wing spots-can be really small, but Bo Bo's had such generous portions, I didn't even finish my sides that came with the order. Overall, Bo Bo's has a small menu. While chicken wings are served every day, there are daily specials that include sautéed shrimp and peppers, salmon, smoked pork steak, amongst others (with respect to sides, I also saw yams and cabbage on the menu). However, if the chicken wings are any indication of the quality of the other food, I am guessing that Bo Bo's is a spot where the menu is not extensive, but what they do is done really well. I look forward to trying a new item next time I come through! I found the atmosphere at Bo Bo's to be friendly - I ended up chatting with one of the workers while I waited for my order. With respect to appearance, the décor is nothing fancy-there are a couple of family photos on the wall, a tables with four chairs, and a very small counter. With respect to dining in, the small storefront could accommodate four, or maybe five people, so ordering to go, rather than dining in with a large group, would be best. Although I am from the Eastside, Bo Bo's was good enough that I would def take the time to drive over to '05 for some chicken on a weekend or when I had a minute. Keep up the good work Bo Bos! read more

Favorite soul food spot in Rochester. Chicken dinner is a classic with Mac n cheese and yams. Or the fried ribs wit his sauce is amazing! You will never be disappointed. read more

Embarked on a quest to discover fried chicken that would feed not only my body, but my soul. What I found far surpassed my expectations! Bobo treated me to chicken wings, yams, mac and cheese, and rice. The bed of rice was the perfect vehicle to carry this glorious meal. The Mac and cheese was delicious and the yams were the best yams I have ever had! The star of the dish was his chicken wings. 6 perfectly cooked for our enjoyment and smothered in bobo's special sauce. It was amazing! This place is worth the trip and I will be sharing this place with as many people as I can! read more

BoBo's Chicken Shack - Rice, yams, Mac and cheese, and glorious chicken wings with bobo's special sauce! - Soul Food Near Me - Rochester, New York

Hands down, best chicken wings I've encountered in the city of Rochester. Better than dos equis wings from Salinas, better than Windjammers, better than everyone. All of the sides are dope, the only thing that needs a little love is the corn bread. Best eleven dollars you'll spend on grub. Rough part of town, better to go for lunch than dinner. read more

What shall I say about BoBo's. I'll start by saying that I am used to my Louisianan grandmother's cooking, so BoBo had a lot to live up to after reading these reviews. And wow did he ever! Move over Gran-Gran cause BoBo is in the house. I have been to BoBo's twice now and it was even better the second time around. The first time I went I got the fried chicken wings with the sauce on them. The wings were crispy and crunchy and the sauce sweet and thick and clung to the chicken like nobody's business. The second time I got the sauce on the side just to see what the wings where like naked. Can you say good gracious. BoBo knows how to treat a chicken wing! The best I've had since coming to Upstate New York. BoBo's generous sides are hearty, delicious and flavorful and will please even the pickiest of palates. The mac n cheese is creamy, the greens are meaty with the right amount of seasoning, the yams are oh so sweet and it's all rounded out on a bed of buttery rice. And the cornbread....the cornbread....people, people, people. Never in my life have I tasted cornbread such as this. This is not cornbread this is CAKE! Simply perfection. There is enough parking so no complaints there either. However, I will be glad when BoBo is able to move to a better location or upgrade to a sit down place! BoBo, you knock southern cooking out of the park. Keep it up! read more

This was my first time at Bobo's Chicken Shack and boy am I glad I went. the food is delicious , well seasoned and hearty portions. One plate is really enough for two people I will certainly be going there again maybe to try those fried ribs, they looked delicious , this is going to be one of my favorite soul food spots read more

Is this place still open? I read the reviews so I decided to go there and check it out myself. I went on 6-26-2020 around 4 pm the website said it was open. I parked and started walking to the establishment and didn't notice any food smell coming from BoBos (ya know what I mean) so I pulled the door ....nothing I then pushed the door....nothing locked .closed no sign saying sorry come again so I went back to the car and called the number and it said not taking calls right now please try again later . Goodbye. WHAT read more

This rating is mainly for the chicken dinner. Absolutely best fried chicken I've had. I recommend having the sauce on the side instead. Collard greens side is very tasty. Mac and cheese is good. One star off the the rest of the sides they have: candied yam is way too sweet and sweet bread is basically birthday cake without frosting(no exaggeration). The wait is painfully long. You'd be better off call to order in advance. It seems like he make food when order comes in. That also means you'll be getting piping hot, fresh off the stove food though. Keep up the good work Bobo :) read more

Probably the best collards I've had, eating out in Rochester. Really friendly people too!

We tried this place just to pick up food and see how it went. The food was incredible and ready on time. I've never had better and can't wait to try it again read more

Family operated, food is hot and well seasons, made fresh. Only wished they delivered. Would definitely recommended.

As always food fresh and hot and delicious that bobo bread banging food was tender and seasoned very well. I HIGHLY SUGGEST PEOPLE TO VISIT u will not be disappointed at all read more

Best Southern soul food that I've had in a restaurant. It would give your grandmothers cooking a run for its money.