After a bunch of visits I can tell you that this excellent fried chicken is not a coincidence, it is a safe bet - every time! My favorite is the meat plate (breast and wing) or the Chicken Finger Basket, and that comes with the fries too and the fries.... Yay! They are delicious, crispy and dipping them in the Champys sauce is just one more way to make your day! If you have room for another side or a starter I will recommend the Fried Jalapeno Basket, it comes with its own sauce that is perfect to contradict the mild-spicy jalapeños. The staff is always attentive and nice ( Kayla in the bar is fantastic). If you have a larger group they also have two separate rooms you can rent. read more

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This is a basic place. Basically good. The food is typical food you will find at many places, but it has a that southern aspect of it. To be more specific, the Mississippi and Louisiana area of the south. Customer service was great, and it came with honesty when asking about certain items. I do like that they did not say the typical, "Oh everything is great" especially when I see gumbo, etouffee, and jambalaya on the menu. For many of us when we see that on the menu you are like me and think, "What do they know about gumbo?" The gumbo was not bad, and it is different but still enjoyable. I am more of a seafood gumbo, but I can get down with the sausage (stop giggling), chicken, and shrimp. I did enjoy it and you might want to order an extra side of rice with it to go along with the two scoops that already come with it. The only thing missing was a piece of French bread. I also tried the tamales which were also pretty good. It has been a minute since I had tamales also. The star of the apps were fried green tomatoes. At many places you order FGT and if you are lucky, you get four at a ridiculous price. The FGT appetizer here was a whole tomato and you could tell it was fresh. Someone in the back doing some dipping and frying when you place this order. Pretty good-sized order and the remoulade sauce that came with it was not as tangy as I would like but still good. A solid four stars. This is a great place in case you got that person who has no idea what they want or did not make a suggestion of where they want to eat. The menu is limited so there is no constant searching around due to a large number of items but still offers variety. My only issue is that when you see a place serving up some cajon options you start getting a taste for some boudin but unfortunately they do not offer it. read more

Champy's Chicken - Champys Punch - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Best Nashville Chicken Sandwich. Champy's is a bar and restaurant in Nashville serving cool beers and hot chicken. It was one of many chicken dives I checked out in my week long stay in Tennessee and was hands down my favorite. Champy's has a fun Nashville proud atmosphere, blasting country music, wall to wall Tennessee memorabilia, and local beers and liquors. Our waitress was cheerful and provided quick services. Food is standard pub affair with an emphasis on deep frying everything. I tried their regular non-hot wings, deep fried tomatoes, and deep fried hot sandwich. Everything was crispy and well seasoned, but the sandwich stole the show. Despite being made from chicken breasts, the meat was juicy. It was covered in a very sweet and spicy sauce that drips everywhere when you bite into it. Those drippings go great with their fries, so don't let that goodness go to waste. Champy's is my preferred wing place, and where I'll be returning to next time I'm in Nashville. read more

Champy's was actually my favorite meal the entire trip. We went Sunday around noon and had a wonderfully brunch. We ordered the French toast and crawfish étouffée. The French toast was nice and crispy but so soft in the middle. The crawfish étouffée was a show stopper. So flavorful and packed full of crawfish. Service was quick and friendly. Prices weren't bad. There was so much room inside and I loved the decor and vibe. Overall, I would come back in a heartbeat next time we are in town. read more

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We had great service. Seated right away. Brunch was great. Shared Chicken and "Good Lord That's a Huge Biscuit". Bloody Mary was a litttle rough but we made it through. Thank you for your hospitality! read more

Food was good. Good portion. Fries had an extra crispy batter that was good. Chicken sandwich was thick and moist. Champy sauce (honey mustard and BBQ type sauce) was a great compliment. Coleslaw was a sweet style and also good with sandwich. I would visit again. read more

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Champys was amazing. I had the 3 piece white fried chicken with fries and Gouda Mac n cheese. Lots of food and very delicious! Cool place. Service was top notch. Definitely will get this spot every time I'm in downtown Nashville. read more

Champy's Chicken - Best fried Chicken and Gouda Mac-n-cheese was insane - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped here for takeout on a Sunday evening. We liked the chicken sandwich so much we returned the next day for lunch. The fried chicken here is good. I recommend getting the fried chicken sandwich. A large chunk of chicken, seasoned well and cooked perfectly lies in a toasted bun. It's accompanied by crisp, salty battered fries, sauce, pickles, and coleslaw. Service was also great each visit. When we dined in, Mimi, was our server. She was sweet, helpful, and checked in on us often. Definitely check out Champy's Chicken if you are in Nashville! read more

Champy's Chicken - Fried chicken sandwich with fries (takeout) - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Service: 4.0. Good service. No complaints. Food: 3.0. I got the 2 piece fried chicken with fries and baked beans. The fried chicken was cooked well and the batter was delicious. The fries had that extra coating which is something I don't care for. The baked beans were ok. The beer lines were frozen so I opted for water. Ambiance: 4.0. The place was empty but the decor was nice. Music was sad bluesy songs and a few old gospel songs. Made me relaxed but kinda sleepy. read more

Champy's Chicken - 2 piece dark meat with baked beans and fries - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Nashville original chicken sandwich was so good we went two days in a row! The sandwich had a great slow heat a good amount of French fries. Staff was super friendly and patient while we read the menu. Plenty of drink choices. Lots of TV's so many tables. read more

Champy's Chicken - Menu - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We went for lunch. The staff were extremely friendly. We ordered the fried green tomatoes (they were delicious and there were so many!), the gumbo and the catfish. Hands down an amazing meal. The atmosphere was very laid back. The star of the show however was the Bloody Mary! AMAZING!!! Would absolutely recommend this place! read more

Champy's Chicken - The best Bloody Mary around! - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The restaurant was extremely close to the hotel. i was able to go during brunch and they have a good menu with great prices. i ordered the chicken tender biscuit and gravy with a side imof harsh brown casserole. The meal was good with a larger portion. The service was good read more

Champy's Chicken - Chicken strips biscuit and gravy with harsh brown casserole - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Looking for a late night light near. i had the fried chicken w fries. I had it lightly battered and dipped in hone bbq sauce. It was very good. My wife had the Gumbo. It was good with okra but not Louisiana as claimed. Lot of big tv's w sports. Service was very good. Sabrina waited on us and gave my wife a taste of the gumbo before she ordered. Very nice. Got a can of white claw for 9 dollars. High for drinks. Desserts looked good read more

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Tried this place for dinner during a recent trip. T the wings were very good, though I liked the buffalo better than the Nashville hot. The gumbo and chicken strips were also good, but the gumbo was served at close to room temperature, which took a good amount away from it. My daughter also liked the chicken strips and fries. read more

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Stumbled upon this place while in town for TSU homecoming and it was amazing. The service was attentive, the food was perfectly seasoned, and everything came out hot. The atmosphere puts you in mind of a dive sports bar with a hometown field. It was very clean and will definitely be a regular here when I visit Nashville. read more

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We stopped here for a bite to eat after a long day on Broadway. Grabbed a spot at the bar and ordered a blended drink. Lots of fun options! Food came out pretty fast and it was a pretty normal, no frills chicken place. Service was ok -- the place was getting ready to close for the night so we didn't expect much. read more

Champy's Chicken - creamsicle blended drink - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This place is pretty cool, staff is super welcoming and hospitality was great. Food tasted like it's just put together from store bought products. Morning special about it at all read more

Champy's Chicken - Poo boy - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped in for a late lunch after spending most of day at the country hall music museum. Great treat - wife got the salad with chicken on it and I got the grilled chicken sandwich (not hot) We both loved our meals - mine the bun was slightly toasted with homemade sauce on it. Perfect read more

Picked this up down the street from my office!!!! The chicken tenders are fabulous quality! I wouldn't say the fries were anything special. Definitely get the champy's sauce!!! When I picked it up, the restaurant looked very fun and inviting! Would love to eat there next time! read more

Champy's Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

So good. Chicken on a stick should get a Michelin star. Mississippi delta tamales are my favorite but the fried catfish might be the best in town. One of my favorite go to places! read more

5 stars for the chicken and the good vibes here! Solid fried chicken with an expansive bar and lots of TVs. Attentive, friendly service. Perfect for game day or anytime you just need the friend chicken fix. Chicken was crispy, juicy and flavorful. Gumbo was ok, probably would not get that again but definitely would come back for the chicken when I visit Nashville again. read more

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Hailey, Sabrina and Lindsey were fun and interactive during our 3 visits during our trip to Nashville. The food was delicious and plentiful as well as reasonably priced. Kassidy was the manager and runs a well-organized crew that has dun at work. We will be back next December, Pig said so. read more

Champy's Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food was delicious and the place was fun and decorated well. Aby was a great server! read more

Champy's Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Fun place with a great location. Food and service experience was great. Souther basics from fried chicken to catfish. Good place to watch a game with numerous TV's. Family friendly and clean establishment. read more

Enjoyable dining experience. We were greeted appropriately and timely. Our waitress, Paisley, was a gem. She was attentive, yet gave us space. The food was delicious and greasy (expected for southern cuisine). This may just be a new favorite. read more

Champy's Chicken - Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Everything was great. Chicken, Mac and cheese (Gouda) and slaw! Highly recommend! Service was good even before closing. Bushwacker was very good. read more

Great drink menu, delicious appetizers, superb chicken and friendly staff!! We will keep coming back!! read more

Champy's Chicken - Champys - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Went here for the first time while in town. The hotel receptionist recommended it to us. Didn't disappoint. It's very spacious and plenty of seating. We had a great service with Sabrina. She gave recommendations and I really enjoyed the food. I got the chicken tender platter with fries and mashed potatoes with an Arnold Palmer and apple pie mule. Both drinks were tasty. The staff was very nice and friendly. Sabrina checked on our table throughout the nice. You gotta make sure to try the champy's sauce. Overall I enjoyed eating here and would come back next time I'm in town. read more

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We enjoyed the ambiance and everything we ordered was delicious. Definitely recommend this place if your in the area. Our server Jaylee was great !!! read more

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Had lunch here while in Nashville last week. The chicken and andouille gumbo was fantastic! The service at the bar was also excellent - super friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. I'll be back! read more

Great drinks and yummy food. We were celebrating a 21st birthday and the whole staff made a great celebration for our birthday girl

Do NOT miss this on your Nashville stop, folks. This place had the most amazing catfish (it's Lent, after all). The staff are absolutely great but the food and margaritas are AMAZING!!!! read more

Our server was great and the fried chicken was made to order. Crispy skin & moist meat. Mashed potatoes & gravy was great as well as the green beans& baked beans. We tried Hattie Bs & Champy's was way better read more

Champy's Chicken - 2 piece dark meat with mashed potatoes & gravy & Mac n cheese - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We love Nashville and just when we think we have tried every place this restaurant pops up the chicken is notch! My husband ordered extra to bring to the room for later he ended up eating it all is was so good! Definitely need to make time for this place read more

Visited nashville with my wife and I was very excited to tour all the hot chicken places. I didn't even have this on my list. However this ended up being the highlight of our trip food wise. The staff was also incredible and attentive. Thank you guys! read more

possibly the best service in downtown Nashville! staff was excellent. Food was great and the drinks are incomparable to what other dining establishments charge!! They actually have drinks under $10. The ambiance was something different than the normal, boring establishments in downtown. It was on an poppin! read more

The best chicken that you'll find in Tennessee hands down! This is the first place I've found that can cook a breast and it juicy every time. Try it and you'll understand! read more

Good: prompt service from the waitress. Bad: it took a very long time to actually get our food. This was lunchtime with the restaurant less than half full on a Tuesday. My long-awaited gumbo was decent. Daughter's fried chicken sandwich was mid, and sauce was unevenly spread. It made the experience unpleasant. 3 stars is probably too much. Ambience: ok, but inattentive to us and seemed inattentive to others, with wait staff wandering around. Not a sharp operation. read more

Chicken, catfish and gumbo are very tasty and fresh. Service was friendly and quick. Good beer selection and open late. Price point was very reasonable especially for downtown Nashville. Feels like a "divey local" bar even if it is a regional chain. read more

Gumbo and fried chicken were great. My friend got the po boy and it was huge! We will be back.