We eat there no less than once a week, most weeks it's 2 to 4 times. I think we did eat here 5…read moretimes one week. I mean, why should I cook when theirs is as good as what I can put together and I didn't have to buy it, cook it, or clean it up! Win for both sides!!! We love their food! My husband loves the Catfish and Tenderloin. I love, love, love the Thursday night Country Style Steak with Gravy! I wish they had it every night!!!You can't go wrong no matter what you order!! We love all the staff!!! You know you go alot when they know you too!!

Nice little restaurant! We stopped by for lunch while in the area. We were greeted as soon as we…read moregot there and they were nice enough to put some tables together for our group. The food was average. I ordered the hamburger steak, fried corn, mac & cheese.

The best fried chicken I've had in years. I got the 3 piece dark platter, the chicken was tender,…read morecrispy and well seasoned. I wish the baked beans were a tad sweeter, but other than that, everything was fantastic. Just wish I didn't live 8 hours away. XD

Some restaurants dabble in the deep fryer. Champy's Famous Fried Chicken treats it like a…read morecompetitive sport. Walking in, the place feels like it somehow drifted inland from a beach town. Casual, colorful, the kind of spot where you expect someone to walk in wearing flip flops and carrying a fishing pole. Comfortable vibe. Easy place to settle in and see what the fryer can do. First up were the fried green tomatoes. They came out looking like they'd just won a beauty pageant. Crispy outside, tender inside, cooked exactly right. Texture nailed. But flavor-wise they felt like they forgot their gym bag at home. Needed salt. Needed a little personality. A rare moment where the fryer did its job but the seasoning clocked out early. Then the headliner arrived. The fried chicken at Champy's Famous Fried Chicken has a reputation to protect, and thankfully it shows up ready to work. Crisp, flavorful crust. Juicy inside. The kind of chicken that crunches just enough to make everyone at the table look over and get jealous. "If the deep fryer had a Hall of Fame, Champy's chicken is getting a first-ballot vote." And then came the move that sealed the deal. A dip into Champy sauce. Suddenly the flavor level jumped another notch. Salty, tangy, just enough punch to make the crust shine even more. The sleeper hit though? The cole slaw. Creamy, balanced, and actually refreshing next to all the fried goodness. It's the quiet kid in class who ends up acing the exam. Easy to overlook, but absolutely worth ordering. Now for the tiny curveball. I happened to land there on karaoke night. And let's just say... the speakers believed they were performing at an arena concert. Loud enough that conversation required leaning halfway across the table and reading lips. On the flip side, the crowd was clearly having a blast. A few genuinely good singers, a few that were more... enthusiastic than talented, and plenty of people cheering them on. Honestly, respect to anyone with the courage to grab a microphone in a room full of strangers. So no star deductions for that. The people who showed up to sing were having the time of their lives. Bottom line, Champy's Famous Fried Chicken is a fun place with seriously good fried chicken. Order the bird, grab the slaw, lean into the fried side of the menu, and enjoy the show if karaoke happens to be on the schedule. Just maybe bring your singing voice... or your earplugs.

It's been 2 yrs since being here. Back in Chattanooga area again, Champy's is a MUST STOP for us…read more They never disappoint. Inside it's ani eclectic array of old license plates, dollar bills on the walls and overall fun to sweep your eyes around the room. The chicken is moist, flavorful and just plain delicious!! Service was quick but we weren't in a hurry. My husband & I ordered the 8 piece family, 1/2 thighs, 1/2 legs, with fries & coleslaw. My husband had the chicken, sausage gumbo.... He rates it right on top of the best he's has tasted. I would say.... defined and good place to stop, with family, friends or whatever reason you can think up. Just stop and enjoy yourself with good food.

This is painful to write. At least once per year we stop at Champy's MLK outlet as we drive between…read moreTexas and Washington, DC on business. For nearly ten years. A must-stop. Highlight of the drive. For the first time, today was different. The very friendly young women who first greeted us and guided us through the menu years ago are gone. In their place are unfriendly young ladies who would far prefer to chat with each other than provide even acceptable-level service. We were tolerated, not welcomed or even checked on to see if we wanted anything. I waited and waited for her to notice me at about ten feet away as I waved my empty beer can in hopes of getting a second one. Finally I had to interrupt the conversation between the waitresses by raising my voice above their conversation, "excuse me, may I have another?" Again, we were there early today. Just before 5:00 PM. That is how timing works when you are on the road. So the place was nearly empty. They weren't busy with customers. They were busy chatting amongst themselves. As we completed our fried chicken (still very good), she came by and did not ask if we wanted anything else but simply said "ready for the check?" It was a way to make us feel like we needed to leave. To add insult to injury, we passed by the hostess table outside on our way to the car as we left and we happened to pass between two Champy's young female employees chatting at the hostess station and blocking the way out. We had to say "excuse me" and walk between then as they kept talking to each other. Never did they bother to say "thanks for coming, please come back soon." So maybe after all this time...we won't.

This was a cool neighborhood spot near downtown that we stopped at the first night we were in town…read more Nice Blues/soul music played on the speakers. We were told to seat ourselves and our menus would be brought to us. After a short wait, the bartender/server came to take our drink order and food order. We both ordered the mild heat chicken tender special (3 tenders and fries for $7). We also added a veggie plate so we could try the Mac and cheese and greens. Our food arrived after a few minutes. The tenders were cooked fresh and were piping hot when they arrived. The chicken was dusted with mild heat seasoning. Outside of that seasoning, they weren't seasoned with anything else. We both remarked that we've had better Nashville hot tenders and better tenders in general. The Mac and cheese was just okay but the greens were the star of the meal. They were flavorful, meaty and had just enough kick to keep things interesting. Good meal overall. I recommend that you try them out. We will return to try other menu items.

I know people love Champys around here but we love hot chicken and this place does it best…read more No frills, simple restaurant with 10 or so tables. You walk in and you choose your table and a nice waitress will bring your menus. We like the chicken strip basket which comes with two sides. Of our favorites are the fries, the collard greens, green beans, and mac and cheese. The chicken strips are very crispy, the meat is just a little dry but the flavor is great with even the mild level heat having nice heat. We also got the catfish which has a perfect crust and perfectly cooked inside. The baskets come with sauce and you get two per order. Probably more than you'll need. You get great food for an affordable price. Good Southern service. Just all around one of our faves.

Need to take the fast out of fast food. Only one person working and no one with food...Sounds like…read moreit is a recurring problem. Don't go unless you pack your patience.

I went back to Dave's because I wanted to really enjoy my meal this time, and I'm so glad I did! I…read moregot the mild two-tender meal and when I tell you those tenders were so good--I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I tried them with honey and Dave's sauce, and both just made them even better. We got there around 10:59 and the guy with the glasses who opened the door was such a vibe! You could tell he loved his job and he made us feel super welcome. The kitchen staff was hustling too--nobody was just standing around. You could tell they all had the same goal: serve great food and keep things moving. Even though it was busy, there was still plenty of space to sit and enjoy our meal. The atmosphere was fun and the staff was really friendly and helpful with questions and orders. I just hope the great service and energy stay consistent even after the "newness" wears off, because this visit was spot on!

What? Veteran eats free the 3rd Tuesday of each month? Nice! Has both inside and outside seating…read more Booths and tables inside. Good selection of food choices. Had to park in street but free parking. Service was good and I liked the atmosphere.

The location that we were going to go to in downtown Chatt is closed so we found this location and…read moreI'm happy to know it's not too far. There's plenty of street parking or they have a lot behind the establishment. We were greeted and sat right away upon entering. I honestly go to Jeffersons for their fried pickles. They are honestly they best pickles. Crunchy, lightly battered just perfection. I ordered a crispy chicken wrap with the new angry ranch sauce and tater tots. I was brought the wrong wrap flavor but our waitress got it taken care of when she came to check on us. The establishment is clean and big they have the main dining room, a bar area, outdoor patio, and an extra room for overflow.

We ate here for a friends birthday. The food is mediocre BUT the worst part is there were mice…read morerunning in the dining room. When we talked to the owner about it he made a joke and stated they ran around all the time and played with each other. What kind of restaurant would be ok with this? It is not a joke! People eat here. Get your act together and clean the place up.

I always love a good champys trip. The service is always nice, very attentive servers and the food…read moreis always great. We went for brunch on a Saturday and the biscuit was dry and crumbled but the chicken and hasbrown casserole were great. Otherwise we always come for the chicken platter and get a champys punch. It will punch you for sure. A very strong drink and I recommend it.

When ever I come to Chattanooga. I gotta eat at Champy's. I had quite a long time to kill. So I…read morestopped off here. I ordered 3 tamales. They were great as always,just enough spice,but not over powering. Then I ordered chicken tender,fries and a order of hush puppies. The food came at fresh,hot and yummy. They were also nice to me. I had several hours to kill before catching my shuttle back to Atlanta. I've always enjoyed the unique decor at champy's.

I made an order online to pick up at 5pm, they took my payment and said it would be ready. It…read morewasn't ready at 5:05 but it was being made. At 5:15 it wasn't being made. My husband said to cancel it and refund our money, walked out. I called the store and was told they couldn't refund the money. I called corporate and was told that the cancelation window was closed but that they would send it back to the location to have them handle it. Wait they told me they wouldn't refund it. Told me I would get a call or an email. I told them I will be filing a claim for fraud because they took my payment but didn't supply the food. DON'T GO TO KFC or at least don't pay before you are there. Will NEVER go to any KFC location again. Will dispute this with my bank because this is stupid. Didn't get the food=refund but the location can't do that. They have cameras showing my husband walking out without food because he couldn't wait until they made it which they couldn't tell him when they would make it.

I would just like to say the service here sucks. I came through the drive thru to order my family…read moresome dinner. On their menu it clearly states they have a 16 pc so I didn't think it would be a problem if I ordered that size family meal, considering I have a big family that likes chicken... and it's clearly on the menu board outside behind the drive thru speaker, and inside displayed on the menu board. as soon as I told her that was what I wanted she goes "my god" like girl it is your job to ring me up and keep your opinions to yourself. Had a septum in her face idk if she was just having a bad day or what but she needs to be put in the back if she can't handle the drive thru window

Excellent food and great service. The selection is amazing with wings, pizza and Mexican food…read more Guacamole and salsa are some of the best ever and their lunch menu has lots of choices. I usually eat here twice a week!!!

The wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza? Phenomenal. Crust so good it deserves its own fan base…read more But service is a gamble--some staff are great, others act like you've interrupted their mop break. Mopping seems to be their favorite pastime. Industrial floor cleaner aroma while you eat? A given. Asked to sit in a certain section but was told it was unavailable due to mopping--only to watch a couple and a Latin family get seated there minutes later. This has happened more than once, and it's hard not to notice the pattern. Drinks? $3.99 across the board, from fountain soda to Jarritos. To-go orders come with a "convenience" fee. Tip with a card? Another surcharge, and the servers don't even get those tips directly. Pizza: worth the hype. Everything else? A mess, literally and figuratively.