What can you say about a dive bar style restaurant with family style fried chicken platters, seasoned to the GODS. My favorite chicken!

We stopped by Champy's for Saturday lunch and were seated immediately by a friendly hostess. The restaurant has a rustic, down-home atmosphere that fits the Southern comfort food menu perfectly. Our waiter, Hudson, was friendly throughout the meal and did a good job providing recommendations and suggestions. I ordered the 3-Piece White Meat Plate with two breasts and a wing, along with baked beans and coleslaw. I also ordered a side of the Sweet Heat sauce for dipping. My wife ordered the Fried Mississippi Catfish with fries and coleslaw, along with jalapeño hush puppies. The fried chicken and catfish were the stars of the meal. Both came out piping hot, crispy, and well seasoned. My chicken had plenty of flavor to stand on its own, but the Sweet Heat sauce complemented it nicely and added another layer of flavor without overpowering the chicken. The French fries were excellent and easily the best side. Crispy, hot, and exactly how fries should arrive. The remaining sides didn't reach the same level. We both found the vinegar-and-mayo coleslaw somewhere between average and below average. I felt about the same about my baked beans. My wife thought the jalapeño hush puppies were average. If you want excellent hush puppies, Shrimp & Co. in Hueytown remains our standard. Both of our meals were also served with a thick slice of white bread, which fit the simple, down-home presentation. This was our second or third visit to Champy's, and the food that matters most has been excellent each time. The sides may be hit or miss, but they know how to fry some chicken and catfish. Come for the chicken and catfish, definitely get the fries, and consider the other sides supporting players. read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Catfish, Fries, & Slaw - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

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Stopped at this location during a road trip, I have been to Champy's in Chattanooga before. Was excited and the food/ambiance was good as usual. Only concern was I asked for Champy's sauce with the tender basket, looked at it in the parking lot and noticed it looked like their honey mustard instead. Tried it, confirmed it tasted like honey mustard, then went inside with my receipt asking for it to be switched for Champy's sauce. Spoke to a waitress (not the one who helped us at drive thru) and I explained that I wanted Champy's sauce. She said "uh huh" confused and I held up what I had saying it tasted like honey mustard. She said yes Champy's sauce is honey mustard based. I told her I've been to (and worked as a teenager) at Champy's before in Tennessee and the color was more yellow than the orange I'm used to (like they added too much honey mustard) and again it tasted exactly like honey mustard. She explained that the Champy's sauce (and red heat) recipe was different at their location. I took her answer and left. Not sure if I indeed had honey mustard (they come in the same containers) and she didn't want to double check or if their Champy's sauce recipe really is just primarily honey mustard. I think the people of Alabama are missing out though on the champys sauce from the original location in Chattanooga, not sure why there is so much variation between locations. Other than that, everything was great! read more

This is some really good fried chicken. Great skin, super fresh, moist, all the things. We split the 3 piece dark meal with fries, and it hit the spot. I had a nice, crispy diet coke. We had the hot tamales to start, which were pretty good as well. The atmosphere is very kid friendly, and service was good. They've got a full bar. I'm not normally all the way out in Alabaster like this, but would definitely come here again. read more

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Yelp! They still good. It's my birthday and this chicken on the bone calling me. Yes It's calling. We are a party of 7! We REAL hungry. We fresh out of church and ready to eat. Everybody got some chicken, mostly chicken wings. I got a side piece of catfish and another got fried livers. All this food good. We got all the sides! Okra, French fries, baked beans, slaw, green beans and mashed potatoes and gravy. Yum! These okra eaters are gone wild! Dustin has served us well. Y'all already know where this delicious fried chicken abides, CHAMPY's BABY! This stuff good. Happy Birthday to me! read more

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Found this place while out for the morning trip to a local bark park. The restaurant has the typical 'joint' feel to it with old signs and pictures adorning the walls. The place was doing a pretty brisk business early on a Saturday, which was hopeful. The service was prompt, attentive, and courteous. We ordered the three-piece dark meat chicken platter. The chicken was very, very good and the side we also good. Overall, I wish I lived closer as I'd stop by more often. read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Menu - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

Great overall experience. The service was smooth, the staff was friendly, and the place made a strong impression. Everything felt simple and comfortable. read more

Overall, it was decent. The place was easy to visit and the staff was polite, but the experience felt pretty average. Fine if you need something simple, but not amazing. read more

Good experience from start to finish. The staff kept things simple, the place felt comfortable, and the overall service was reliable. I would not mind returning. read more

Nice experience overall. The service was respectful, the place felt welcoming, and everything was handled in a simple, professional way. I would recommend giving it a try read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken was good overall. The chicken came out hot and crispy, sides were solid, and the staff was friendly. It was a little busy, but still a good spot for a read more

Chubbfathers was okay overall. The burger had decent flavor and the portions were fair, but the service felt a bit slow and the place did not really stand out. Fine for a simple meal, just not something I would rush back to. read more

Always have a great experience at Champys. They have the best homestyle fried chicken and are priced amazingly well. If you go during peak hours, it can take a bit to get the food as they cook everything to order but the staff is always attentive and chicken is worth the wait read more

Food is incredible, catfish and hush puppies smack! Bar is a vibe with good drinks. Service is good.

Decided to have lunch here on a Friday afternoon. There was a nice crowd but not a long wait to be seated. I was seated at a big booth and that was perfect since I was also working. My server was sweet and provided good, non overbearing service. I ordered 3 piece white (2 breast & 1 wing) which comes with coleslaw and baked beans. The chicken was fried perfectly!!! Crunchy on the outside and soooo juicy and moist inside. The sides were good and went well with the crispy fried chicken. I ordered to go for my mom and nephew. Their chicken fingers were huge and definitely enough to share or for leftovers. It has been many years since I last visited Champys and I was impressed with the service and the food! I'll definitely be back soon to try their hot tamales and to take advantage again of their $5 Abita Andygator holiday special! read more

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I love good fried chicken and This is definitely my favorite place. It is cooked to order so it takes a bit but it is well worth the wait. Even though it is not close to me I make the trip often. The chicken is always crisp outside, moist inside and very tasty. read more

I visited Mar 2025. Good for what it is. The portions were large, service competent and kind, and ambience was unique, albeit the total number of decorative collections exceeded my sanity levels (dollar bills--guitars--signs--bicycle stuff--and I can't remember what else). I would have been content with observing just the vast collection of graffitied $1 bills papering the walls. Some of the chicken was underdone, a risk with deep frying large numbers of chicken pieces at a time. This was another kid-requested restaurant; I just don't enjoy much deep fried, greasy Southern food (thus why I give it only 4 stars). I returned in June with friends and just got a salad; my insides thanked me. P.S. my youngest son had a couple dollars in cash that he personally gave to our waitress for an extra tip, because he had such a nice time! Writing this review has made me want to take my kids back. :-) read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

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My husband, son and I decided to try somewhere new to us since we were in the area. The restaurant was pretty crowded for a late afternoon lunch. We were greeted and seated immediately. Pickle spears were delicious. My husband ordered an old fashioned and really loved it. All of our food came out piping hot. Everyone enjoyed their meal. My son ordered the banana pudding for dessert and I stole a few bites and it was perfect. Parking is plentiful. Our server was friendly and attentive. read more

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We were coming from the National Cemetery after attending the Wreaths across America service, which was inspirational and beautiful, when we decided to stop here for lunch. Now, let me say this didn't look like your usual family restaurant. I think that's what made it so appealing, the curiosity of it all. Upon arrival, I stopped two customers leaving and asked them if the food was good; their response was, "we''be been here three times this week and we live in Prattville." Say less, I continued to be seated and wait on the rest of my party. How do I describe the decor? I can't. You really have to see this for yourself. Very clean eccentric restaurant. My family joined me and said, the food had better be good! The menu was predominantly a fried menu and they loved it!!! We ordered, fried chicken livers, catfish, shrimp and hush puppies. The portions were large enough to share. The flavors were perfect on all the food. The service was wonderful. She kept our beverages full and was so courteous and polite. I would comeback!!! read more

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We have went a few times here lately. The food has been delicious and the waitresses friendly. We love the Fried Jalapeño basket and the tamales. We get the catfish or fried shrimp plate. The drinks are very affordable. You have to ask for the drink list though most of the time . Every-time I go I see people taking some food home. The last few times they have had more waitresses working. If you want Fried catfish, fried chicken, or fried shrimp this is your place. For a drink I would suggest a Sangria not a hurricane. You do get your moneys worth! The only place in Alabaster I will eat at regularly. Best restaurant in Alabaster no joke!! read more

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My friend and I wanted some fried chicken for dinner. We found Champy's close by. The place was pretty big. Friendly atmosphere. The decor of the restaurant was fun with lots of nick-nacks and decorations. I ordered a two piece with potato salad and fried okra. Of course, we order some sweet tea with our dinner. The chicken and sides were excellent. The chicken was hot and juicy. Everything was very delicious. The staff was very helpful and friendly. We had a great dinner! read more

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overall impression: below-average/average food with good service I've seen so many conflicting reviews for this place so my husband and I were excited to go in and try it for ourselves! I'll tell you what we ordered and what we thought of the food, service and cleanliness. ordered: * 3ct tamales appetizer (came w/ coleslaw) * margarita (on the rocks, salt rim) * old fashioned * chicken tender po-boy w/ fries * side of okra * chicken fillet sandwich w/ potato salad ^^ all this to say, we tried LOTS of things on the menu. let's start with positives. the fries were the highlight of the meal for me, seasoned and cooked well. I def enjoyed them. I also LOVED the creole sauce that's on the fillet sandwich and the coleslaw that came with the tamales was *chef kiss*. It's sweet coleslaw (not peppery) and it was YUMMY. The old fashioned my husband had was just a standard old fashioned, nothing fancy. so, I'm counting that as a positive since there's no complaints. now for the negatives....which there are a lot of, sadly. firstly, the margarita - this seems to be more of a personal thought bc I know many people LOVE the margaritas here. They're not for me and they're very tequila heavy so if that's your thing, you will probs love it. for the food: the tamales were like room temperature and not really warm so that was a bit off putting. flavor was okay, just not great. the po boy was decent, but the Champy's sauce is not my favorite. it's like a...semi-spicy weird honey mustard? I really don't know and I personally don't think it's even worth investigating. The chicken was super average fried chicken, nothing special about it AT ALL. the okra was also super average and not really seasoned and the chicken fillet sandwich was dry. food: 2/5 the service was GREAT. our waitress was very nice and attentive and I have zero complaints. the food came out quickly and everyone we interacted with was kind. service: 4/5 the restaurant itself is smaller inside than you'd think but the vibe is pretty cool! it's like eclectic jukebox themed but the lighting is fairly dark and the tables and seating felt and looked old and worn out to me. also, something about money stapled on the walls screams dirty to me considering how filthy money is. still, I liked the vibe. cleanliness 3/5 I won't return here and I won't recommend the place, but it's not a bad option for people who are fans of alcohol-heavy drinks and bar level food! read more

Chicken fingers grilled and fried were great! Great portions, good service and nice booths super spacious!! Will definitely go back!

The margaritas here are SO much better than the typical ones you will find at a Mexican restaurant that come from a machine. If you're lucky, Meagan will be tending the bar are will offer you some friendly banter while providing excellent service. read more

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I decided to try Champy's for lunch. My dad and I ordered their fried shrimp po'boy and fries to go. The lady that took my order was very friendly and professional. She was able to answer my question about the bread they used without putting me on hold to check, which was refreshing. The wait was about 15 minutes. Champy's gives off a laid back quirky vibe from the outside. I hope to be able to go in to enjoy the food on my next visit. Their drive-thru is for call ahead orders only, so there is no speaker or menu board. The service was prompt and friendly. I was asked if I needed cutlery or condiments, which is a plus in my book, especially since we were headed to Orr Park. Our food was ready and we'll packaged. The food was still piping hot after thirty minutes of stops and driving. The fries are seasoned and very tasty. The po'boy was very good. It was on toasted New Orleans style French bread. This made me so happy because often times I've gotten a po'boy on a hoagie roll or even a hot dog bun. The bread for the po'boy had been slathered with garlic butter before toasting and it gave it such a good flavor. It was dressed with a Cajun mayo that was just spicy enough to be delicious, lettuce, and tomatoes. The shrimp were fried to perfection but I would have liked more shrimp. I think there were five, maybe six shrimp, which was enough to barely cover the bread. The po'boy was delicious even if it was a little under filled with shrimp. I give Champy's a solid 4/5 stars for to go. I recommend it and hope to return soon and hopefully catch some live music. read more

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The fried pickles were served quickly, we had to wait awhile to eat them because they fresh out the grease. The chicken? Is a yes, cooked fresh to order. I should have ordered fries, the baked beans and potato salad i could not eat, they were both sweet in a bad way. I had the Muddy Waters, it was delicious, not very strong on a lemon taste. The service was great, waitress was attentive. Its smaller inside that i thought, but big enough. Juke joint decor, very eclectic but clean. read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Fried pickles - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

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We had a big group of 22 at Sunday lunch and they were so accommodating! Food is great. Best fried okra ever!

Champys has great chicken as well as sides. The atmosphere is quirky but relaxing. Prices are reasonable.

One of our favorite new restaurants! We have been wanting to try this place for a while now and we have been twice in the last couple of weeks. Some of the best food and service we have had in a long time! Tons of food! Enough to share or take home for leftovers. Everyone is super nice and a great atmosphere! We will be back soon! read more

Stopped with friends for lunch. Waitress was very friendly and helpful. The chicken was good, we all enjoyed our meals. A little too much carbs for me. I would come back just for the atmosphere. read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

the food is usually always good but the service is ALWAYS horrible. The redhead hostess is always EXTREMELY rude and after watching her with other customers seems like she just hates life in general. I'm actually very concerned that she maybe suffering some type of crisis. read more

My parents wanted fried chicken so we decided on Champys since they do fried chicken so well! The service was good, no frills but no complaints either. We all got chicken and I had a single piece of catfish (not pictured). The food is cooked to order so you have to wait a bit but it was delivered hot and freshly fried! The chicken is seasoned and cooked "perfectly" although my preference is a little crispier. I can pass on the okra from now on but the green beans were good. I was able to taste other sides off my folks plates... the baked beans and potato salad are yummy but the mashed potatoes are sooooo good! I'll have to try those next time. The catfish was good as well... really crispy crunchy outside and moist inside. The prices are very reasonable and they have a full bar with several TVs that played college football games. With that said, they are still family friendly and good for larger parties. They also have patio seating! If you haven't stopped by, please do! read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Inside - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

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I rarely review but I was beyond impressed compared to the other offering in the area. The food was also wonderful and cooked well. My dad and I had the fried Jalapenos, chicken livers (hard to find good ones nowadays in my experience), catfish, and banana pudding, and the value was amazing with very large portions. For the service, Bri was very kind, professional, and quick with our order. They also had a nice beer selection. I highly recommend it if you are in the mood for southern fried cuisine. read more

The service was excellent. The employees were very nice. The chicken is made to order so it takes a little time. I was satisfied with the chicken but the sides weren't good. The mashed potatoes were lukewarm and the gravy tasted like it was out of a jar. I am giving 4 stars for the service and chicken. read more

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Food was good and service was great. Atmosphere is super cool. I had the chicken on a stick and it was wonderful.

We chose to stay the night in Alabaster, AL because of the great reviews for Champy's. All to say...we didn't understand the hype. The service was great...but that's where it ended. And the food wasn't bad, it was just very, very average. Nothing stood out. The restaurant and bathroom felt dirty...like you needed to use some spray cleaner and a bunch of paper towels....everywhere! read more

Clean up the place. Floors were sticky as well as tables!!! Chicken was too large and parts were not done.

Went to Champy's Chicken the other day for lunch! We are from North AL so we have been to the original Champy's in the past. This Champy's did not disappoint. Same decor, same menu, same great service. We chose to sit in the porch because it was such a nice afternoon. We were seated immediately and our server met us at the table. I opted for the fried three wing plate with baked beans and potato salad. Each order is made right then, fresh and hot and comes straight from fryer to your table. My chicken was so fresh I had to let it cool before I could eat it. Crust was crisp and spicy, meat was tender and juicy. Mustard potato salad was great, tender potatoes with large chucks of egg. Baked beans were sweet and spicy at the same time. No complaints with either. Champy's is a great choice for some great southern fried chicken with a spicy kick. Give it a try you won't be disappointed! read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Champy's - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

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Champy's has been in the area for a while now but this is only my 2nd visit. I ordered my food at the bar and the young lady who took my order was pleasant. She offered tea or water but I declined. She even told me to ask her if I changed my mind. I ordered two wings, mashed potatoes & gravy, and baked beans. As I waited for my food, I was able to hear some enjoyable music by a live band and they were pretty good. The chicken was piping hot and well seasoned with sweet heat sauce on the side for dipping. I really loved the crispy skin. Yep, every crunch! I liked the two textures of the potatoes, smooth here and with a few lumps there. I am always skeptical of baked beans because most tend to taste like they were poured out of the can and warmed. The baked beans had a good taste and not watery. I'll spied livers on my next visit. read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Wings w/sweet heat sauce, mashed potatoes & gravy, baked beans - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama

Recommended by a friend that I had lunch with here for the first time! He said it's a whole in the wall place and I said my Favorite, let's go! I had never even heard of this place until mentioned. I ordered a chicken on a stick with mashed potatoes and it was NOT a disappointment! If you order it grilled, it clearly does not come on a stick and the waitress will tell you that but didn't stop me from devouring it! The Champy sauce is like a BBQ/Honey mustard mix that was so good to dip the chicken in! My friend said they have the best fried chicken in the game so he let me try a bite of it and I must say for a restaurant, it definitely is! I will be ordering it next time when I'm not on a diet Go check this place out! read more

Champy's Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken on a Stick! -Grilled - Southern Near Me - Alabaster, Alabama