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    Chicken Box Cafe

    3.2 (164 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    The Legendary Chicken Box
    Frankye J.

    The menu items are delicious...especially the chicken. I've been here a few times to pick up my family's 'Sunday Dinner' in a large box with a gallon of tea to go. This grandma in the kitchen type food for sure. O like the artist paintings on the walls. I just wish they would work on the parking lot, they need friendlier staff and improve on the esthetics.

    Fried Chicken, Broccoli casserole and yams! What's left of it all.
    Yashika B.

    First time trying this place and it did not disappoint! OMG!!! We're going to need a nap after our meals today!! Service was great as we had our complete order. Nothing was missing.

    Turkey Wings Dinner

    Food hot and fresh just don't like how my napkins where on top of my food making them greasy. I am from Memphis so I'm use to some real good seasoned soul food it was different.. won't suggest the Mac and cheese turkey wings not bad but I don't like the rice with it.. turkey wings with cornbread dressings is what I normally put with turkey wings but guess I have to get use to the North Carolina cooking..

    Sweet potato pie in cabbage liquid.
    Donna L.

    I always enjoyed the chicken from this place. Order a dark chicken platter with cabbage and dressing, with a Lemonade and a slice of sweet potato pie. I opened the paper bag that was stapled shut, I assume for safety reasons and to keep the safety of the order, but the styrofoam platter was on its side in a plastic bag with the pie floating in the liquid from the cabbage. The slice of pie was soaked through the Saran Wrap with the cabbage use. The dressing was also soaked with cabbage juice. Let's not even get into the corn muffin that wasn't a muffin but maybe supposed to be a slice of cornbread. It was so thin it tasted like burnt crust. This order was missing my drink. Needless to say I was not satisfied. I'm not sure if it was the person that packed the order in the restaurant or the Uber driver carrying it. Totally dissatisfied with the meal. I wanted to give them a chance but if I ever decide to order from here, I'll think about ordering doing take out picking it up myself.

    Chicken Baked Mac and Cheese Yams and Potato Salad

    Food Awesome Delivery was Fast.I eat here often and never have any issues. Although I like my Maccaroni better,I Would Highly recommend.

    Fish and sides
    Swale E.

    Overall it was a dope spot. I kept being asked to go there so I finally went. I love the inside, has some Dope paintings all around. I ordered the chicken an fish combo. Overall it wasn't bad. I would go again

    2 Piece Dark Dinner
    Aaliyah W.

    Oh Chicken Box Cafe ! After having my best friend tell me how good Chicken Box was & that he has been going there since HS, I had to give them a try. He did however let me taste their broccoli casserole once which was so delicious I wanted to swipe up his whole meal. On my own personal visit, I ordered 2 piece dark, black-eyed peas with rice & fried okra. Now friend! If I had the ability to I would eat there every single day -- yes it's that good! I've been in Charlotte almost a year and for the first time I've actually found a soulful place I can vouch for & recommend. Lucky me, it's only 10 minutes away from my home so I will most definitely be back to try other menu items. Even if I was clear on the other side of town I would still stop by seeing as it is the only location anyways. Let's not forget their lemonade & sweet tea (free at check-in) they have just the right amount of sweetness needed to go with a fresh & tasteful meal. Not to add the food is CHEAP ! During COVID, they have pick-up only so I HIGHLY recommend calling ahead to place your order.

    Fried chicken dinner, dark meat, potato salad and collard greens
    Yolanda W.

    It really is not very impressive on the outside, having been a staple in the local Charlotte community for years; however its like a long lost family member I wanted to check in and see how they were doing. Specialties are southern food favorites: fried, baked chicken or pork chops or seafood. Service: very quick. Due to COVID19 there is only take-out no more dining room. The clerk was attentive and quick. Contactless payments and staff was behind a plexi glass shield at each of the stations. Food: fried chicken dinner with collard greens, potato salad and a roll. Everything was nicely seasoned with good proportions. Price: Dinner for 2 less than $30. Multiple dinner options and even several veggie plate specials

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    Food is very disgusting greasy and bad customer service the food was not good at all place was not clean

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    Best fried chicken in Charlotte!! Ask for extra crispy with a tad bit more seasoning!! Chefs kiss

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    So if you had to rate a recent visit within the last 2 months of The Chicken Box Cafe on Sugarcreek Rd. (Only) what would you honestly say about the quality of food,dining experience, customer service?

    Nice spot! The food is great. I love the large selection of side dishes.

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    This was my first time as a customer. Upon walking in, I noticed how poorly their setup is…read more Although there's a counter behind them, they take your order from behind folding tables. It's not a huge place, so it can easily get crowded with customers waiting for their orders. We weren't in line long, so that was a plus. However, once it was our turn to place our orders, we both said, "Hello, how are you?" She looked at us, turned her head, and said, "What can I get you?" We looked at each other and chuckled. We told her it was our first time here, and she helped us understand how the menu worked, so we placed our order. I ordered the fried whiting, mac & cheese, and green beans. After placing our order, we received a ticket with a number on it and slid over to the left to an older lady (cashier) who seemed to be frustrated or possibly tired. Her attitude wasn't welcoming, but she wasn't mean. She confirmed our order, and then we paid for our food and were told it would take about 25 minutes. We waited in the car until our food was ready. I went back in to get our food, and a gentleman was ahead of me, and he asked one of the staff there, "Who took the orders over the phone?" She said, "I don't know." He said, "They need to work on their customer service skills because to come here to support the business and to be treated like that ain't good." No apology was offered or anything. It assured me that it wasn't just me who felt this way. However, I will return because I enjoyed what I ordered. Give them a try!!!

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    Finally!! I've been…read moreconsidering this restaurant since they open here in Charlotte and it finally happened today! I made reservations for 6:15 and we arrived at 6:12 and was immediately seated. The restaurant was almost a full capacity which I was surprised about considering the tone of day. It took longer than expected for anyone to come over to our table once seated (maybe 10 mins) but once she came. I think her make was Makayla and see was really nice and told us what sooner of her favorites were. I decided on the catfish, Mac & cheese and collard greens. Everything was cooked to perfection and well seasoned! That fish was fried right okay! Hubs got the grits, fried lobster tail and blackened shrimp. So good! Loved the music they were playing and the volume was perfect. Tables are pretty closer together. Overall, great experience and food was AMAZING! I was scared to come because o heard that you'll wait too long even with a reservation. Happy that wasn't my experience. Planning to go back.

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