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.

With a dozen people working, we were shocked be the delay in our order. Waited over 30 minutes for…read morefood while staff prioritized others. Learned the process is now to first fill drive thru, then delivery services such as Grub Hub, then smaller orders, and last bigger orders. My wife, I, and three kids were in the last group. Staff had no remorse, just excuses and rude behavior. Gentleman before me just gave up and asked for his money back. Avoid them at all cost.

I meant to say this in my review before, so I'm editing this one, but this is the first Zaxby's…read moreI've ever been to, starting when it first opened. I love Zaxby's in general, but... This location has gone downhill. Messed up orders, hour-long wait times, you name it. Last time I contacted the customer satisfaction people, all I got was a BOGO for something I don't like. Today, it was both. They just finished a remodel so we came to eat. First thing I noticed was the machine with all the flavors was gone and replaced with a standard machine with 8 or so choices... truly disappointed. We waited forever to order and I used a rewards for a free quesadilla then we waited 20 minutes or so to get our food. The quesadilla was forgotten and took 20 minutes more to get that. Then, come to find out, they took our order wrong and I got boneless instead of traditional wings. At this point, I just wanted to eat and leave. I will probably not come to this location for a while. It was super dirty for being freshly remodeled, the crew was disorganized and bumbling around and there was already an issue with the replacement drink machine and 2 of the nozzles didn't work.

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 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.

3.75/5 -- The Flaming Rooster | Chattanooga, TN…read more I stopped by The Flaming Rooster while in Chattanooga, and overall, I'd give the experience a 3.75 out of 5. There were definitely some highlights especially the catfish and the service. The ambience has a real throwback feel. It isn't fancy or modern, but that's part of its character. It reminded me of an old-school neighborhood Southern restaurant, and I actually appreciated the nostalgia. Between the decor, the food, and a cup of Kool-Aid, there were moments that genuinely took me back. The service was one of the strongest parts of the experience. Janet was a 10/10--friendly, attentive, and provided excellent service throughout our visit. The kitchen staff was also very efficient, and our food came out hot and fresh. Missy, who rang us up, was hilarious and brought even more personality to the experience. The staff definitely made us feel welcome. Now, the food: Fried Catfish -- 10/10. Hands down the star of the meal. The catfish was fried perfectly, crispy on the outside, tender inside, and seasoned extremely well. This is what I would come back for. If you're visiting for the first time, I recommend starting with the catfish. Fried Chicken -- 7/10. Good, straightforward fried chicken. It was crispy and enjoyable, but nothing that completely separated it from other good fried chicken I've had. Still, I would order it again. Macaroni & Cheese -- 5/10. Not bad, just average for me. It worked as a side, but it didn't stand out compared with the catfish. The potato salad reminded me of Sam's Club potato salad, which actually isn't a bad thing because I like Sam's Club potato salad. It had that familiar, simple flavor. And the Kool-Aid mix deserves a mention. That took me straight back to childhood. Something about Kool-Aid alongside fried catfish and chicken just fit the throwback atmosphere perfectly. Overall, 3.75/5. The sides could be stronger, but the catfish was excellent, the service was outstanding, and the nostalgic atmosphere gave the restaurant its own personality. Janet and Missy helped make the visit memorable as well. If I find myself back in Chattanooga, I'd definitely stop by again. I also recommend giving The Flaming Rooster a try if you're in the area. And seriously-get the catfish. 10/10.

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.

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.

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!

This was our first time visiting this restaurant. The 4 stars is for the food. The calzones and…read moresmash burgers were really good. The calzones are massive! You won't leave hungry. The picture of the smashburger does not do it justice. My fault. It was big! I had to cut it in half to eat it. The fries were good but on the cold side. We sat outside because the weather was nice. It was picnic tables with cute lights strung overhead. The rest of the experience would have been 2 stars. We waited forever for our food. This is probably normal bc I do understand they have to cook the calzones but I was tired from a long drive so maybe it was me. Our food came out. They served everyone but 1 of us and asked if we needed anything else. They said they would bring out plates, silverware, etc bc none of that was done during our long wait. I requested ketchup and asked about the calzone that was missing. She said she would check on it. She came back and said to be honest they burned it and have started a replacement. Ok. I guess we would have just done without had we not asked? The burned one was comped and I appreciate that but we should have been told when the food came out. The server was nice but we had to scrounge for napkins and go in for a to-go box.

You gotta try them out! Great wings, salads, pizza and burgers. Calzones are to die for.read more

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.