When you go on the Athens subreddit you see the Townies lamenting among many other things the loss…read moreof Guthries. I guess Guthries was a pioneer in chicken tender restaurants. I've noticed that Guthries was franchising so hoped one day I would be somewhere I could try it. Well today is the day. I'm just going to summarize my feeling right now. I do not want more restaurants with bland chicken and a special sauce. Just stop with the sauce, season the bird! I went in, ordered at the counter, sat down and waited about ten minutes for my order. The chicken was a little overcooked and could use some seasoning. The crinkle fries were crisp but just were not hitting and I like the crinkle style. The toast was properly cooked but was limp. Ok Guthries is a known tradition, people like, but it is not for me.

We use to go to the Guthries in Cartersville Ga all the time. The last few time we went the food…read morehas gone down hill tremendously. The last time I got food to go. Got home. The chicken was so dry and hard you couldn't eat it. Called the store no one picked up. Got back dressed and went back to the location. Super rude and seemed irritated that I was complaining. Today (8/8/26) decided to stop by again. Ordered through the drive through. Got home and never failed once again very disappointed. Everything is super salty to the point it's almost inedible. Everything down the Guthries sauce. The chicken fingers have gotten so small they look like large chicken nuggets. The fries are burnt. Well this was the last for me. I will be going next door to Chick-Fi-la. DO BETTER GUTHRIES

I love this place . They are so friendly, and the food is…read moregood and, great value. Today I had Chicken Salad Croissant and Wild Rice Soup. Awesome.

It was okay. I've driven by this place a lot and finally decided to try it out. I paid for 7 scoops…read moreand got 5. Management corrected it during a quick phone call and the flavors were on point. I just feel $55 for 7 scoops of chicken salad is a bit much. I will return.

Waldo's Chicken & Beer is always a win. Great food, friendly staff, and an owner who walks the…read morerestaurant greeting new faces. Their beer selection is excellent for a small spot, and the margaritas put some Mexican restaurants to shame. The mac and cheese is homemade with fresh pasta is a true must‑try. All the sides are homemade, including their large selection of condiment sauces, and even the salad dressings are scratch‑made in‑house. They also offer all‑day happy hours on Sundays and Tuesdays, plus daily happy hour from 4-6 p.m. I highly recommend this little Sharpsburg gem.

Really glad we tried this place, customer service is great, the food is good, it's clean, and the…read moredecor is unique. I tried the rotisserie chicken with cucumber tomato salad and coleslaw. The chicken was decent, not as moist as I expected, but it was good. The salad was actually the stand out here. I would highly recommend trying it. My daughter had the tenders, and they were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Service: 10/10 Food: 9/10 Ambiance: 10/10

Excellent service and even better food! Alan was absolutely amazing, friendly, welcoming, and…read moreincredibly knowledgeable about the menu. He took the time to patiently explain all of the options to my mom and sister, who were visiting for the first time, and made us all feel right at home. The bacon cheddar grits were delicious! They were perfectly creamy, and seasoned so well that they were unforgettable! Every bite of our meal was fantastic. Between the exceptional food and the top-notch service, this was a wonderful dining experience. We will definitely be back!

Good southern spot!…read more My friend came by here for a snack, and they did not disappoint. There is a good amount of parking for Hattie B's, and there is a pay to park lot next door as well. We got the pimento Mac and cheese cups, some miller lites, and the peach cobbler. The Mac and cheese was amazing, definitely a must try. The peach cobbler was good but the filling tasted like it was canned and the crust wasn't crispy. Next time I come by, I'd definitely want to try their banana pudding. The employees working were super nice and helpful. They were quick to take our orders and brought out our food very fast. I also liked that they had a combination of indoor and outdoor seating, this seems like a fun place to grab a drink with friends.

Stopped by on a Friday night and it was crowded. It's located in the same plaza as Trader Joe's in…read moreSandy Springs. I ordered the slider and fries and it was not enough food for dinner. It's a bit expensive for what it is, but the chicken is tasty and good flavor. I went with the mild spice and would get a level spicier next time.

At this particular location, it appears that the workers are less so making your food and moreso…read moretalking and flirting with each other; so bad taste in my mouth from the start there. Orders take forever to come out, even if nobody is in the shop. I LOVE the original story of this business, and hot chicken is my favorite food...so it pains me to leave a mediocre review. Here's what I will say- fries, ranch, and pickles are great. I was immediately hesitant at only getting two tenders in a meal, but the tenders are MASSIVE. The flavor profile of both the hot and the extra hot is just ok to me. If you're someone who prefers a sweeter heat, go with it... but to me, it lacked savory flavor. Again, if sweet + spicy with not a ton of depth of flavor is your thing, go for it. I guess I'd say this- if you're a casual enjoyer of spicy food and are going to get a mild or medium, give it a go. But if you're a pepperhead like myself, I'd go elsewhere. I did enjoy the mozz stick.

I've never been to one of these so to my surprise it was fantastic…read more The fries were excellent. The chicken was fresh and tasty the breading at a really good taste to it. It's one of those quickserve restaurants where you go to the counter and order and they bring it to your table. I look forward to going back.

Service was ok, it's a fast food joint and kids were running it. I thought the chicken would be…read morelarger pieces than Zaxbys. Very small and not much flavor to them. Maybe I got them on an off day because my co workers love it. I'll try it again.

Came in alone on Tuesday July 1st 2025 about 3:30pm. First impression is outside parking lot needs…read morea major cleanup and pressure washing. Looks like a neglected KFC from the 1970's, very depressing. Trash everywhere, no maintenance done on landscape, just very sad looking. Luckily the inside of the restaurant was much cleaner. When I came in there were no guests but all of the employees I could see were either prepping food or cleaning. They had some coupons for several items and the young lady that was cleaning offered to help me ring up at the counter instead of the self-order kiosk. According to the receipt her name was Tammy; very friendly and helpful, and stayed busy the whole time I was there. I ordered the 8 piece bucket meal deal which is normally $29 but with coupon was only $18.99 which is a heck of a deal, comes with 8 pieces of chicken, two large sides and 4 biscuits. I also ordered 4 of the apple fritter desserts or whatever they're called (I actually ordered the strawberries and crème cheese ones but apparently they don't have those anymore so they gave me apple, which if I had known I wouldn't have ordered them, they tasted ok but not something I would order again). Got my order and got home, everything was fine, chicken was good and cole slaw was good as usual, biscuits were not exactly fresh but I came between lunch and dinner so I didn't expect perfection! Only food issues I had was the gravy for the mashed potato's was very watery and definitely not the thick brown gravy I am used to and expect, tasted bland and that was a big letdown because that's my favorite item at KFC (wish they would bring back the "chicken little" sandwiches, those are the best! Anyway overall the food was good except for the gravy and switching out the apple fritters, but I was very impressed with the customer service of Tammy and how all the employees were looking busy and productive, also how rapidly my food was served. So this review should probably be lower but I gave it 4 stars basically due to the employees, otherwise: 5 stars for customer service and interior, 3 for food, 2 for exterior cleanliness. Not sure if I'll come back here but I will give kudos the the management for having friendly and productive employees. Spend some money on the exterior, I almost didn't go inside because the outside is so ugly and depressing. I have never been that way about a place but it looked like a place in the slums in the early 70's. Bummer dude's!

Shame on corporate KFC for not hiring enough help. Several…read moretimes I've came inside to place an order at the counter and several times not enough help . The employee in the front is running both the front counter and drive thru, taking orders and money . He's a hard working employee and tries to keep up with the pace which he left me standing there twice to run literally to take orders at drive thru and get money. He definitely deserves more pay than he's receiving I'm sure. Again shame on you corporate KFC for taking advantage of employees to save company money and profiting CEO's pocket !

Located downtown, there are a few parking spots on the street as well as several parking garages…read morenearby. It's within easy walking distance from several motels. There is a large sign on the side of building. Entering from the street, there is a ramp down to the counter and seating area. Seating is mostly tables with a few stools at the counter. There is a sign above the counter on the right for takeout orders. The menu is simple. It's fried chicken. There are sides like slaw and baked beans with a few appetizers, but mostly it's chicken. Once our order was placed, it only took about ten minutes to get our food. One thing we noticed while waiting was the cook was checking the internal temperature of each piece of chicken as it came out of the fryer. This was very much appreciated and ensured every piece was cooked to perfection. Constant quality checks like that show they take their product seriously and do not rely only on a timer to tell them when it is done. All the chicken was crispy on the outside and moist and tender on the inside. While moist, the meat was not dripping with juices that ran down your arm or left a puddle on your plate. All the flavor was locked into the chicken. The baked beans were good, maybe nothing special but certainly a good accompaniment to the chicken. The slaw was also decent. The mac and cheese was good as well. One note of caution. The chicken seasoning is spicy. If you are used to large chain spicy versions, this is more than that. The flavor is great but the spiciness will get your attention. As long as you are aware of that, you will very much enjoy this chicken.

Unfortunately, Gus's Fried Chicken just wasn't for me. I had heard good things and was looking…read moreforward to trying it, but the food didn't live up to my expectations. The chicken wasn't as flavorful or memorable as I expected, and overall I left a little disappointed. I know this place has a loyal following, so it may just come down to personal preference, but based on my experience, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to return.

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.

Food: The fried chicken is cooked to PERFECTION! And if you love chicken livers as much as I do,…read moreyou will hurt yourself trying to eat them all! On top of that their side dishes are DELICIOUS!! We ordered the mash potatoes and gravy and green beans!! I live in GA and am only planning my next trip back! Service: our waitress was friendly and helpful! And kept glasses filled with GOOD cold sweat tea! Ambiance: There's money all over the walls, all types of signage and lights! I liked it! The FOOD is good!!!

Went back with my friends. The chicken salad croissant was huge. To me the French fries really…read moredidn't seem appealing but the hamburger with onion rings made my friend really happy. The cucumbers in vinegar was not great hit with my friend who ordered a side salad, but I liked it . According to another frienf her jalopino coleslaw was too spicy. However, I was in 7th heaven. My portobello mushroom, spinach quesadilla was to die for. It was cooked on a grill and had cheese in it. Sooo good, probably the best quesadilla I had in a long time. I will definitely go back for another one soon. They seem to be busy breakfast and lunch place because they close early. Service was great and the owner/cashier very helpful. It is definitely worth the trip.

This is the second time here. The food is great. I love the sweet potato fries. Service is always…read morefriendly and fast. We got to sit in the front window this time and watch the trains go by. Excellent lunchtime place