I had heard great things about Dave's Hot Chicken on the radio, but there isn't one close to me so…read moreI had never had it. I am visiting VA from NYC for a family function. I saw the restaurant from the road whilst doing another errand, and convinced my family to have dinner there. The place was spotless inside, and the staff greeted us like old friends. The food was fantastic. Made fresh for us, (not waiting under heat lamps), and we were really made to feel at home by the young man working the counter, (coincidentally named Dave). Hopefully, a location will open convenient to me in Brooklyn. Best Regards, JB

The chicken tenders came out of this world ! A+ ! Today I…read moremade an online order and after submitting the order I realized that nowhere I was asked what level of Spiciness I want and when tried calling them on the phone multiple times no one answered and there was no way to contact them online either . However when I arrived to pick up my order , I told them and they said they made it " No spice" I said I want it medium Spicey and I believe the manager immediately told me " no problem "! He brought another box with medium Spicey chicken tenders within 2 minutes . So cudos to the manager or whoever the nice fellow was that fixed the problem immediately, without any argument. THANK YOU !! I would suggest that there will be an option to specify spiciness level and not allow to send the order until one makes a choice so this issue won't repeat . EXCELLENT JOB!!!

Please Ignore The Following Reviews:…read more 1. People who have not tried the food. The chicken is not dried out, it is crispy, savory, and delicious. The sides are all excellent. If you arrived late or near closing time, I suggest you come around lunch time. Leaving a negative review because you couldn't or wouldn't eat here is problematic to places that work hard to put out a quality product. 2. People who don't enjoy chicken. Yes, people have told me they don't like Brown's because they don't eat meat. Great. 3. People disgusted with its location. Yes, it's in a gas station. That is part of this location's appeal; it's a genuine hole in the wall. The food tastes great and they wouldn't be allowed to operate if they were dirty, which, in my opinion, they aren't. 4. People irritated at how a manager is speaking to a customer. I get it, this can irritate me, too. But 1 star? Get out of town. I've been going here for years, and the old and new management has been nothing but kind to the people I've seen order. This, along with Wayside Chicken and Mel's Cafe, is some of the absolute best fried chicken in Charlottesville. Best of all, it's affordable! Please support this place, spread the word, and learn what the hype it all about.

Somebody reach out to Michael Stern. His Roadfood review is sorely out of date. The business is…read morestill there, but it's no longer owned by the Brown family. Some other family runs it. The chicken is edible, but not memorable. The pieces are pretty small as well. Not worth a detour.

Wish I Could Give More Than 5 Stars About a month ago, I…read morestopped in after picking up my mom from the train and ended up ordering wing dings and catfish -- and. Hands down, the best I've ever had. Everything was fresh, seasoned perfectly, and had that homemade touch that you just don't get everywhere. I told the owner right then and there I'd leave a review because the service was just as good as the food. We ended up talking for close to an hour -- he was genuinely kind, super humble, and clearly cares about both the food he makes and the people who walk through his door. It felt less like a restaurant visit and more like catching up with an old friend. If you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. This place is the real deal -- good people, great food, and an experience worth sharing.

Dillishus fried chicken! Juicy, thoroughly cooked with a tasty and crunchy skin. Very nice people…read more I didn't try any of the sides, but I will next time.

Every thing at Ace Biscuits and Barbecue is house made, right down to the pickles. Oh my the…read morepickles are wonderful. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. The interior has an industrial atmosphere with exposed ductwork and concrete floors.

This is great BBQ, great vibes, and amazing biscuits! The servers were personable and talked to…read moreeveryone and gave great recommendations for our first visit. The pulled pork was so juicy and the sauces were varied and tangy. The biscuit was perfect and i wanted another before we had even finished. The fried green tomatoes were a little tough, if that makes sense and I wish the brisket was a little juicer, but it was amazing and I would definitely come back!

A newish addition to the amazing restaurant scene in Charlottesville. We were able to snag a last…read moreminute reservation and luckily there were enough birds for us to order one! They make a mean chicken, it's perfectly cooked - so tender and delicious. The sides are just as amazing and they have great bartenders who make must-try cocktails. Cannot wait to come back!

Such a unique idea done so well. Chicken was great. We also had the Mac and cheese and collards…read more Both were excellent. Service was attentive and friendly.

Wayside chicken has it. And I don't know what it is, but it's got it. I usually go for their big…read moreeater-1 breast, 2 thighs, 1 leg and 1 wing. With that comes rolls which are equally high quality and fresh, not obviously reheated from a fridge like your fast food chicken establishments. I wish I could speak more about the sides, but the mashed potatoes are so on point I've never had anything else. Location is a bit tight for parking-mind your timing when you go. It's near the university and I've been stuck in traffic when they block off the roads for football games. Also note hours-they're closed Sunday and Monday and aren't open late. But no hyperbole-best fried chicken in Charlottesville

I was actually disappointed for the first time getting food from here. It really wasn't seasoned…read morethat well. The chicken was soggy on the bottom and the potatoes were instant. Probably not going to try it again.

Finally a new spot Amazingly built layout. Very creative…read moreand community driven They let you tag their walls but don't be putting your IG tags unless you got $6000 Fab collection of tequila and mezcal So much art to look at while deciding what to eat cuz the menu is vast Great service by the bartender who was here Feb 11 at 16:00 Instead of having multiple annoying tv's, they got good music, and half the part of the restaurant can watch tv on a projector that's properly tuned

Really cool ambiance! love the artwork on the walls and all the lighting…read more Terrific margaritas. Food was fresh and tasty. Felt like a scratch kitchen. I had the chicken enchiladas and my wife had a veggie bowl. both excellent. we'll be back.

Worst service ever! The lady at drive through never said Hi or thank you. Very rude. If you don't…read morelike the job, stay home .

I just got off work and one of the only places open to eat.. This is the best 11:00 Diner I have…read moreevery had! Thank you so much guys!! My Shrimp dinner and wings delivered by doordash was the best!!! So fresh, you guys made my night!!

Mother's Day menu for Brunch , the atmosphere and vibe is perfect... Service is on point , this…read morefelt like family. Not Many real soul food spots here and this is recommended, bring your stretch pants so you can expand your taste buds

An AMAZING place. Easy to pass by as its hidden in a small strip mall, but its obvious they are…read morepopular with the locals. We found them by chance and are we glad! Excellent food. If we lived closer (300 miles away) we'd stop there often. Very friendly from the time you enter until the time you leave. Its obvious they care about you as a customer. We had the catfish and salmon, both excellent choices, but the real show-stopper was the oxtail. They ran out on the day we were there so they packed some up to take home with us the next day! We ate it when we got home and it was VERY tasty. A shout out to Keisha and the 2 gentlemen who took the time to make sure we enjoyed our visit!

Combo with chicken and gyro was really good, extremely fresh. The owner was very friendly and if…read moreI'm back in Charlottesville I will try their fried chicken

This is just a review for the chicken tenders. Such a sweet mom and pop shop! My fiancé and I were…read morecelebrating our anniversary at a vineyard and accidentally skipped lunch. I didn't realize how hungry I was until I found myself in this area. My body was screaming for protein and I thought chicken tenders would hit the spot. I'm really happy I found Deen's Bistro. I came around 4pm so was the only customer there at the time. It was nice to see that it was a halal spot. I was immediately welcomed and was able to place my order quickly with the cashier. It took about a little over 10 minutes for my chicken tenders to come out. It was nice to learn that they were fresh and made from scratch. There was seating inside, but I opted for take out. I had to wait a bit to eat since they were freshly made and hot. The spices were pretty nice on the tenders. Overall, I'd give the tenders a 3.5, could be because I went during an off hour. They also gave me a huge generous serving of some sauce. Glad I could grab some protein.