Move over Fresa's!! There's a new chick in town!…read more Not only are the ingredients fresh, you can taste the quality! We were shopping in Bee Cave and got hungry, so I went to Yelp to discover this cute little place. I did learn that they are mainly a "take away" model hence the play on words "picnic" on their name. But there are a few tables and bar counter that you can dine in. We ordered a bit of food- 1. Half roasted chicken 2. Hot wings 3. Roasted Beets 4. Kale side salad 5. Fun selection of NE brand beers! Yes they have wine and unique beer selection there! The roasted chicken was definitely brined- it was super juicy and the chimichurri and salsa complimented it wonderfully. It was explained to me the chicken were free range and how they are raised humanely, reminded me of an episode in a tv series- Portlandia that made me chuckle. The hot wings... Buffalo style but not like at Anchor Bar.. still amazing in its own right. Fresh (I mean there were zero dry spots on carrots and celery and it was crunchy fresh that even me, the non-celery lover- ate 4 sticks with their tasty homemade ranch sauce. (I think it was the ranch dressing bc I literally licked the bowl clean) The roasted beets were served cold with feta cheese crumbles, mint and pistachios. I could eat that by itself as a meal! Yummy! Now, I usually hate kale. Only like it roasted. But I can eat Chicknic's Kale side salad all day long. It contains roasted cauliflower, pickled red onion and a mountain of pumpkin and sunflower seeds! (Maybe that's why I like it so much??) All washed down with a brown ale beer you find in the NE. While we were dining, several people came by to pick up their to go orders and there is a fun freezer where they sell delicious take aways like chicken soup and their famous chicken pot pie, chicken crepes, chicken enchiladas... oh did I mention this is a great place if you're on a keto diet or gluten free restriction?!?? I also found if you follow their Facebook page, you can see new menu items or transparency of how they run their business. What you waiting for? Give this place a try and support local!

what's up in the hill country looking for a quick spot for lunch and found this place on Yelp. So…read moreglad I stopped in. Had the chicken salad which was super fresh and delicious. The chicken is so tender and flavorful. Very fresh salad nice touch by adding fennel and orange segments. Comes with a delicious homemade ranch, but I also tried the lemon aïoli on the side. Perfection! Nice selection of Takeaway items as well, including bone broth, chicken, salads, and family trays of chicken enchiladas.

Had the catfish, shrimp, Mac and cheese, and yams. Best meal I've had in a long time. It was…read moreamazing. I'll definitely be back

THIS SH** LITERALLLY WHIPPED UP SOUL!!!!…read more Hands down, this is the best Soul Food in Austin, TX. My girlfriend and I have been here 4 times in counting. Every time we come, we have been satisfied. This is a black-owned restaurant and babiiesss, this is one for the books. The best times to come are early before 5. SUNDAYS ARE SUPER BUSY, (line out the door busy), so beware of that. Let's start with the service, the owner is HIM. Every time we've come, he's greeting everyone that comes in with a calm, cool, welcoming, and assured demeanor about himself while taking orders. When he has the chance, he comes by the tables and checks in with everyone, making sure everyone is satisfied and the place is up to his standards. This man is the definition of #HANDSON! It's needed. He doesn't know it, but we really value him. The Ambiance is usually way more busier, energetic like. However, today we came closer to opening @ 11:15am and was able to enjoy sitting down without the rush. It's always great music playing, so you know I'm jamming :P The cooks keep hair nets on their heads and gloves on. It's somewhat an open window kitchen so that's cool too. There's usually a cleaning lady going around making sure the place stays clean and tables rotating. The prices aren't bad. They did just increase since the last we been here, but they're still affordable. Now for the food WITH SOULLLL... Since we've been here so many times, I'll give you the MUST TRYs! These are delicious, delightful and your tastebuds will love you for it. Plus the portions are generous and never lack in flavor. #ComfortingFood 1. Oxtail Eggrolls $14 2. Cheezy Mac (regular) $6 3. Sweet Glazed Yams (regular) $6 4. Mean Greens (regular) $6 5. Pistachio Brownie (when available) 6. Sweet Tea $3.75 7. Fried Cabbage (Weekend Side Special) My rating... this place is definitive of SOUL. It's consistent, clean, and carries the vibes! One thing about it, whether you're vegetarian or loving the meat, you'll find something to love that will lighten your soul. It's been hard to find QUALITY food here in Austin, but we found it in 'WHIP MY SOUL'. So GO, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! You won't be disappointed.

Hands down the best fried chicken and breakfast burritos! Put this on your bucket list! I should…read morehave took pics but I was so hungry, I did not look up until it was gone. The family friendly service is wonderful! Thank you Ernie's!

Great people, fried chicken was very good. Fries are real good as is the coleslaw…read more We will definitely go back.

Gus's was fantastic. We came on a Saturday at 6pm and had no issues with seating. We ordered the…read moretwo piece dark chicken and the special that comes with four pieces. We both subbed beans for mac and cheese. My friend appeared the most jolly I'd ever seen him and thoroughly enjoyed the chicken. I really liked the mac and cheese, and I liked the chicken as well. The coleslaw was decent, and I often don't like coleslaw. The skin was tough and too much for me, but the food itself was great. The two piece was substantial for me, and the four piece seemed to be a little too much even for a big boy. The restroom floors were suspiciously very wet. I feel like they could provide some moist towelettes because the chicken was very greasy, and we had to just pour water on the napkins. Downtown street parking was a struggle, but I found 2/3 of a spot close by that I decided could count as a spot.

I heard a lot about Gus's and finally got to try it this weekend…read more I ordered the 2 Piece Dark Plate and substituted the beans and coleslaw for seasoned fries and mac & cheese. There was a small hiccup with the sides, but the staff was quick to fix it. The sides were good, and the chicken was juicy, flavorful, and didn't need any extra seasoning at all. I just wish the chicken pieces had been a little bigger! Overall, I had a good dining experience. The restaurant was clean and cozy, the service was great, and the chicken was delicious!

Canes is a great place for some chicken tenders and amazing crinkle fries. I got the 3 Finger combo…read morethat comes with Texas toast and canes sauce. I don't eat toast so they gave me extra fries!! The place is clean and the staff are super friendly. The line moves fast and they have a great selection of different size combos. The drink station has great teas and sodas with free refills. My food was served quickly and correctly. The chicken and fries were hot and tasty. Overall great place for lunch or dinner !!

Prior to the Raising Cane's opening in Sunset Valley, the only other Cane's in South Austin was the…read moreRiverside location--which was a death sentence waiting to happen. So when the Sunset Valley spot opened, I could not have been more happier. I always order the Box: a four-piece chicken tender combo with one Cane's sauce, cole slaw, crinkle cut fries & a buttery Texas toast. The Cane's menu keeps it simple--tenders or a chicken sandwich. No overwhelming, complicated orders here. I love the crinkle-cut fries and chicken tenders as they're always both lightly salted, soft and fluffy in the inside with a perfect crisp on the outside. Some people may think Cane's is dry--and sure, every day is different--but most of the time? It's perfect.

Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. I've never been this far down Lakeline so was glad to see…read morenew scenery and scope out a few new spots along the way. Located in a strip mall with plenty of parking so that won't be an issue. Customer service was amazing! We were greeted by Dom who was so patient, kind, and knowledgeable about all of the menu items. He became my new bestie in my head I loved him so much lol. I ordered the Grill Daddy which was simple grilled chicken with mayo, lettuce, and tomatoes. It wasn't too bad but I'd do a little less mayo next time. The fries were so fresh and seasoned as well as the fried pickles. Everything was on point! In edition to their chicken meals, they also offer breakfast sandwiches, and beer on tap. The owner even walked around and mingled with customers. She stopped by our table and dropped a few gems that were much appreciated. I can for sure see myself returning.

A little hidden gem up north!…read more I got a chicken sandwich, seating hot fries, and a fountain drink. Chicken sandwich was amazing. I loved it. Juicy chicken. Tasty sauce. Fresh soft bun. But those fries. Man, they sneak up on you. The first bite, I didn't notice any heat. The second fry, ya, they're spicy, by the 4th fry, whoa! Ya, they're hot. And I was all over it. The fries were so good my lips started to burn a little. It's a bit of a drive. But I do shop at the Sprouts in Cedar Park, which isn't that much further away. I would stop in here, grab some lunch before going grocery shopping. I'm excited to go back and grab some lunch again. Outside they have some games, corn hole. Connect four. Large dining area inside. Kiosk to order your own. And a pick up window.

Chicken is great go gets some big Larry's. Amazing service from the manager Gabe and out waitress…read moreIvonne!

Came from California and just wanted lunch. It was in Texas for a wedding. And while all I can say…read moreis that was the best experience I've ever had Elizabeth, the waiter was amazing. She knew everything about that menu, very personable, made our experience. One of a lifetime and the manager was the sweetest lady. I would come from California to Texas. Any day for food that was absolutely the best ever. Should really open one in California.

Quick lunch stop with coworkers before a flight, and Hattie B's Austin came through…read more The fryers were down because of the storm the night before, which normally would have been a letdown, especially since my coworkers had never been to the original Nashville hot chicken spot before. But the staff handled it really well. They were fast, apologetic, and refreshingly colloquial, not stiff or robotic, just real people taking care of customers and keeping things moving. Since fried chicken was off the table, I went with the grilled chicken, and honestly it was excellent. Juicy, perfectly seasoned, and flavorful enough that it did not feel like a consolation prize. Maybe this was the universe giving my cholesterol a temporary reprieve. The collards were just okay and not the strongest part of the meal, but everything else made up for it. The restaurant itself was super clean, and you could tell this newer location is well cared for. At about two years old, it still felt sharp, polished, and well run. I've been to several Hattie B's locations over the years, including the original in Nashville, Franklin, and Atlanta, where I once saw a woman riding a horse down the street in front of the store, which remains one of the more unforgettable restaurant-adjacent moments of my life. Austin compared well with all of them. Bonus points, there was no line, so we had a quick lunch with coworkers and still made it to the airport early. Not the exact Hattie B's experience we expected, but still a very good one, and a place I'd absolutely come back to.

I have to say I've become a Hattie B's fan. They do chicken very well!…read more The flavor and quality of meat are both quite good. The team is nice and efficient. The cost is reasonable compared to other places nearby. If you're on the lookout for a tasty takeout option with prices that are tough to beat, give them a try!

Absolutely delicious, fantastic food! A friend and I met for brunch and the service was amazing! We…read moreeach had the strawberry champagne margarita and it was so delicious, not over sweet, a packed a punch! We intended to have 2 each but had to stick with one in order to function afterwards. I had the CFC Biscuit Benedict and you can customize it with spicy chicken or hot honey. I got the hot honey and it was perfect! It was so delicious I don't leave a morsel behind. My friend and I shared the salted caramel brownie for my birthday, and that was also delicious. I can't wait to come back here and this says a lot since I'm not big of fried chicken. Theirs is fried to perfection (soft on the inside and just crunchy enough on the outside). You're seriously missing out!

I have been to this restaurant several times before and it has always been one of my favorites. The…read moredrinks were amazing and the food was consistently great. Last night I finally brought my husband to try it after hyping it up for so long, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Things have definitely changed. I was really looking forward to the chicken fried chicken, only to find out they were completely out of mashed potatoes. For a place known for chicken, that was surprising. So I ended up just sharing some of my husband's meal and our appetizer. The cornbread has always been something I rave about, especially with their hot honey. This time it came out dry, and the hot honey had no heat at all. It just was not the same. My husband's fried chicken was honestly the worst part. It was burnt, with a layer of black under the breading, and tasted like it had been overcooked to the point of being charred. There is no way the kitchen did not see how dark it was before serving it. That said, his sides were still great, so at least part of the meal was enjoyable. Our friend's chicken sandwich was not terrible, but it did not taste fresh like it used to. It felt more like something frozen and heavily breaded instead of the quality we had experienced before. One positive was the service. Our server was wonderful, and the rest of the staff was kind and attentive as well. I accidentally spilled my drink right after it arrived, and they were quick and gracious to replace it even though it was completely my fault. That was very much appreciated. The other issue that really took away from the experience was the atmosphere. Halfway through our meal, a large group of adults sat in the courtyard and had their children sit separately at a table right next to us, while their parents remained in another section of the patio. The kids were clearly having fun and playing games, which is great, but they were also very loud and screaming just a foot away from our table while their parents enjoyed quiet drinks elsewhere. There were completely open sections of the patio farther away where they could have sat, so it was frustrating that they were placed right next to the only other table of adults trying to enjoy a night out. It ended up being very disruptive and took away from what we had hoped would be a relaxing evening. Overall, I was really disappointed. This used to be a place I highly recommended, but after this visit it feels like the quality and attention to detail have slipped. I truly hope they can get back to what made them so great before.

Okay food! Honestly my burger was alright. Kind of bland to be honest. Very nice service but I…read moreprobably wouldn't eat here again.

It truly saddens me to write this review, as I used to really enjoy coming to this restaurant…read more Unfortunately, after several disappointing experiences, I can no longer recommend it. My first serious issue happened about three years ago during what was supposed to be a normal visit for my favorite burger and fries. At that time, the food was always great, but that day there were several teenagers running around without any supervision. One of them went through my purse and took two of my credit cards, which they later used. It was an extremely upsetting experience that I never forgot. The second bad experience happened more recently. There were several small children running around the restaurant, throwing things, and one even ran over my foot. I kindly asked the woman who appeared to be their guardian to please keep them under control, as they were screaming and causing chaos throughout the dining area. Instead of addressing the issue, the manager approached me and said he didn't like the way I complained, explaining that his own kids "act the same way." Shortly afterward, another staff member told me to leave and not to come back. Her approach was very rude and unprofessional. At that point, I had already decided I would not be returning, but the way I was treated confirmed that decision. Because of these repeated issues with unsupervised behavior and poor management, I no longer feel comfortable dining here. It's unfortunate because this restaurant used to be one of my favorites, and I truly hope the owners take these concerns seriously and restore the quality and atmosphere it once had.