I visited this spot recently! I was heading bk to Raleigh, but had a taste for chicken gizzards and pork chop! I got a small chicken gizzard snack w/ (2) lightly fried pork chops placed on "light bread!" Although, not the shabbiest of areas to visit, you shouldn't judge this book by it's cover!The host was well-mannered and took my order with courtesy and kindness! The restaurant has changed since I last visited; they upgraded part of the building to a lounge that has something unique going on each evening! I would of liked to get my gizzards and chops fried harder, but overall, that added hotsauce to each entree hit the spot for me! The ambiance of the restaurant/lounge was lowly lit w/ a conglomerate of "Black Excellence" displayed in multiple murials! This will always be a go-to spot for me whenever I visit Charlotte! read more

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Use to love this place but there prices are to high for me know ain't no way turkey wings coast 18.00$ that's bullshit

Ordered three piece whiting meal with fries and gravy over rice and broccoli casserole. The fish was past overcooked. The fries were cold, but rice and gravy was on point surprisingly. The main and only reason I truly come to chicken box is for the broccoli casserole and it's a true disgrace nowadays compared to what you all used to make and sell. Now when it comes to broccoli casserole, it chiseled a spot in my heart after the first bit as a kid eating at the chicken box. Unfortunately the broccoli casserole they serve now is something I wouldn't feed to my dogs. PLEASE FIX AND GO BACK TO THENOLD BROCCOLI CASSEROLE RECIPE! I BEG YOU!!!! read more

I see why no one dines in. There was a roach in the dinning booth. Customer service was terrible, the lady was watching tv instead of trying to assist with our order. There was no toilet paper in the bathroom in all of the stalls! No complains on the food. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Roach - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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this food could literally kill you. the walk in is not up to code with raw food stored improperly. genuinely disgusting. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMgJq9xC/ read more

Non seasoning, what happened to the old cooks? Yams, greens they were good. Do y'all only serve 1teaspoon of dressing? It was good as well. Turkey wings were tender but unseasoned. read more

What should be improved? Location, staff and presentation of food. Specials listed on table toppers should be accurate. I ordered the $4 wine special and was charged $8 then told that Merlot wasn't the special. The live music performances (2x) did not appear as scheduled and promoted. It is a nice looking place inside though. read more

My family orders from here through door dash whenever we have a taste for fried chicken. My husband had a taste for fried chicken for lunch so we met up here. Unfortunately, they did not have enough servers to have the dining room open but they kindly let us take our boxed up take out into the dining room to eat. Had a great lunch special of 2 piece whiting, side (black eyed peas and rice) cornbread and I added sweet potato pie. The person who brought us the food told me that the pieces were really small so she was adding another fresh piece. The fish was SO good. My husband got a 3 piece chicken with cabbage and potato salad, and a roll. We also used the coupon through yelp for a sweet tea. He said everything was delicious. Glad we stopped in for lunch. read more

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

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. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - The Legendary Chicken Box - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The bar tender was very rude to me when went to the bar, I walked up with my cousin who was in the club before me, then we went to the bar. The bar tender says I don't have what yall want without even asking me what I wanted. and ignores us and wouldn't serve us, apparently my cousin was ordering house liquor before I got there, but what does that have to do with me! I asked to speak to the manager, and they ignored me, he made me feel really bad! read more

At 11:45 AM I ordered food 1230. I still haven't received it and I got up to receive my money back. They were cordial. They were polite and they apologized. But the fact that the manner is he got 5-6 cooks lollygagging around in the back . Or should I say just taking their time doing whatever they're doing. I've been a chef , and knew the importance of getting out dishes in an orderly time. The food might be good but I'll never find out . read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Fried Chicken, Broccoli casserole and yams! What's left of it all. - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Ordered wing dinner and was disappointed. Chicken was not seasoned at all and tasted like grease. Collards tasted like they were straight from a can and the Mac was not good at all. Sanitation grade is 91.. read more

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.. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Turkey Wings Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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 read more

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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. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - 2 Piece Dark Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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

Chicken Box Cafe - Chicken Baked Mac and Cheese Yams and Potato Salad - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I only have three words to describe the food at the Chicken Box, Mmmm, Mmm, good. I am NOT Exaggerating, this was the best fried Chicken I've had in a long time. I don't get through Charlotte very often but whenever I come back, the Chicken box is on the top of my agenda. read more

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 read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Fried chicken dinner, dark meat, potato salad and collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I've eaten here a couple of times and it was pretty good. The fried chicken is always hot and good! Skin is crispy, just the way I like it! The gizzards are also AMAZING! From first glance and impression, you may wonder a little bit. But this place has GREAT food! The fried chicken, gizzards, fish, oxtails, etc. So great! Inside, there is plenty of seating if dining in. Normally get mine to go, so I can pig out at home. Booths and tables are the seating area. The waiting area by the counter will most likely get full, because there are a lot of people/orders. But SO worth the wait! That chicken is cooked with love! read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Gizzards and fries. - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Food Service and Ambiance is always good. Simply the best chicken in Charlotte NC area. You will not be disappointed it is definitely finger licking good! read more

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

Chicken Box is always the vibe. Every time I'm in CLT it's a must I stop by this establishment. I always get Turkey wings with the cabbage and Mac & Cheese. You even get rice as an additional side with the meal. To top it off the sweet potato pie is one that you have to get . I haven't been here in a while , and when I walked on the inside I was pleased to see that they are going through a complete remodel , i love to see black business continue to flourish and build. Do yourself a favor and go to chicken box to get some good ole southern soul food ! read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Turkey Wings with Rice ( Mac & Cheese + Cabbage ) - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It had been years but after they got slayed by Mr Chime Time it got better so I went back and about 3 visits in we are good now I am bragging about the place at my job we got a uber eats we both ordered chicken dinners the side we had in common was greens you know how disappointing and disgusted I was when I saw my fried chicken floating in green juice then to pass it off as the uber driver did it was crazy no YOU DID IT bc why would you NOT put it in the same container you so conveniently put the potato salad in its the RIGHT thing to do this business does to much volume to drop the ball like that then to ask me to come back was kinda silly especially since we got delivery and I live in lake Wylie I'm not coming to Sugar creek I asked for a refund she said call Uber eats i definitely hung up fast forward to today I'm speaking with my sister about it and she says they been playing all week she had food delivery for baked chicken AND got 2 hamburgers my sister doesn't eat red meat then went back again and got a baked chicken dinner and half the meat on the drum was already gone CANT MAKE THIS MESS UP needless to say we are done and I'm glad I know how to cook go here if you wanna be played with read more

My husband and I had the most awful fish from here today. The fish was thin curled up and was like rubber that cost $19/a dinner. It will be a long time before we ever go back to this place. We could only eat the vegetables cause the fish was curled and hard. read more

Local hood legend here and to be honest I'm never disappointed. They are short of staff so please be patient with them your food will always be good and correct like you ordered it. The lemonade is the best I get a gallon every time read more

Wings dinner is the best in Charlotte. I did not dine in but the host taking our order was very kind and helpful with helping me make decisions based on recommendations. The area where the restaurant is located is right off of the highway making it easy to access. read more

Never again! Poor customer service from the manager. They have signs all over the place saying "Review us on Yelp". I check in on Yelp and it says fee sweet tea with a entree purchase. The cashier said he wasn't familiar so we needed to ask the manager. Sharon comes over and says "That's not us. We have meetings all the time and no one ever mentioned it to me". The cashier gave me the sweet tea to diffuse the situation. I had chicken wings, a roll and yams. The food was just ok. The lobby smelled bad and Sharon completely turned me off. I won't go back. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Sharon was the manager and she refused to honor this. I've been Yelp Elite for 5 years. Bad move Sharon smh. - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Came here because I was told they have some of the best fried chicken. After exiting my car I was greeted by a guy in the parking lot asking me if I wanted to buy DVDs or Tasers. First impression based on that, not great. Walked up to the counter and ordered to go. It took about half an hour for the food to be prepared, so I recommended ordering ahead. Employees were very friendly. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and moist. The cornbread was delicious and moist. I didn't care for the macaroni and cheese; it didn't have much flavor. The broccoli casserole was great. I will definitely come back. Don't let the somewhat sketchy vibe prevent you from enjoying this great fried chicken. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Second time trying this-today got it through delivery. All this food pictured was only 11.50(Postmates price) not sure what the in store price is. The portions are very generous and the food is what I call comfort food! My only complaint is I asked for cocktail sauce and they sent me tartar... not sure if they don't offer it or just got confused either way the tartar they sent me was probably the best I've ever had. The gravy and Mac and cheese are also top notch. Can't wait to go back. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Popcorn shrimp plate - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The first time, the young man that took my order was borderline rude to me. The second time, an older man was at the counter. He was great and treated me with respect! The food was mediocre, and that's exaggerating a little. I wish restaurants would realize that canned veggies should be enhanced with seasonings before serving and not just heated. read more

Food was hot, tasty, and fresh and I would return. However, the floor was greasy and the bathroom was nasty. This was soon after they opened up. I counted only three tables so it's probably best to get your food to go. read more

Ordered my food online waited 30mins to pick it up and had to wait another 30mins because it wasn't ready.

Oh man, I've been a customer here for years now and just now gotten around to writing a review. Don't let the location fool you but this is one of the, if not, the best fried chicken in town! I've read how the Gas Station Fried Chicken off South Blvd is the best but I beg to differ. The crispy skin and juicy meat here is one of the best I've ever had. The only thing holding me back from giving this a 5/5 are that the side dishes aren't as good. They taste bland without any seasoning on them. But definitely try the fried chicken here! You will not be disappointed. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - 3 Piece Dinner w/ Fried Okra, Baked Mac n Cheese, and Corn Bread - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We could not have found a better place for Sunday dinner than Chicken Box. We arrived about noon and there were a lot of people having dinner after church. You order at the counter from the bewildering array of side order items. It was really hard to narrow it down. Ms T and I ordered a two piece and three piece dark dinner respectively with fried okra, black eyed peas, cole slaw, pintos and collards. We chose corn bread muffins as our bread. Wow, I'm getting hungry thinking about it and I just ate. The chicken was very hot, fresh and juicy. The salt was just right. The coating was light, crisp and tender. This is very good straight ahead fried chicken. It is not peppery, either red or black. The sides were all good. Pintos were plain, perfectly cooked, perfect salt, one of my favorite things. The greens had no meat or fat, in fact they have a little sign saying that they do not use pork fat/lard in their cooking, so I guess these greens are pretty healthful. They were mild and flavorful, with perfect salt again. The slaw was a fine Carolina chop with a very good creamy dressing that was slightly but not too sweet with good depth. Black-eyed peas were similar to the pintos, plain, no meat, but flavorful and tender. Ms T did not like the fried okra as well as she usually does. I will have to yield to her expertise, put I liked it. She felt it had been parboiled before frying, leaving it a little soggy. It had mild but nice okra flavor coming through the light coating. The corn muffins had good corn flavor. This was a great meal of southern cookin'. Again, we have found a place that is exactly what Sweetie Pie's in St Louis has the reputation for, but has completely failed to earn. I have no idea when I will ever be in Charlotte again, but I would not say never. When I am, I will eat at Chicken Box. Might have to try the other location. Strong four stars. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Just a little sample of what we should be having right now. - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We just wanted some good ole southern eats, some get in your belly soul food. You walk in and place your order at a counter. The menu is big and on the wall. It being our first time, I wanted to try a little bit of everything so we ordered the following: *Kids Meal with fish fillet and double side of mac and cheese *Gizzards *3 piece chicken wings *Smothered chicken with cabbage and green beans. *Smothered pork chop with greens and fried okra We chose to dine in and so we sat our selves and waited for our food. And waited for our food. Then we waited a little bit more. Then they finally called our number. Everything came out looking delicious. But the key word here is "look". What made it so disappointing is that half of our food was cold. My pork chops were so cold in the middle and my hunny's chicken too. I didn't even eat my pork chop because it was too cold. The mac and cheese was okay. The noodles were mushy and it was bland, it needed a little salt or something. The fish fillets were actually pretty good and we really enjoyed those. The vegetables we had were alright. Fried okra was on point. It was hot and fresh and I just added a little bit of salt and it was so good. The other vegetable sides we had did not disappoint either but they did not wow our taste buds either. The fried gizzards were banging. Perfectly fried and seasoned. The fried chicken wings were on point too. I actually liked the place. I should give them a two but what was good made up for what was bad. read more

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How did this happen, this is my second time here and it seems like I am fan. Well I am. This time I brought someone with me just to see if I am not losing my mind on how good the gizzards were. I ordered the oxtail and spicy gumbo but my wife tried the gizzards and liver. Food was as good as I thought. The oxtail was good the meat fell off the bone. I will be returning. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Mmmmmmmm - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I have been ordering a ton of take out and wanted to give this business a try as I was craving chicken! I ordered a few things and did this twice and enjoyed my meals. Good choice for combo meals with your choice of sides and you get a cornbread which I did not really like as it had some kind of flavoring/seasoning that did not work for me. To me cornbread is cornbread, butter and some honey! Chicken was well cooked not really amazing but good, the peach cobbler that I ordered was stuffed into a small container and was well not bad tasting, but very paste like, mixed together, the crust was wet as it was stuffed into a styro container. Was kinda weird is my thoughts not good not bad not memorable. The chicken smothered in rice was really good enjoyed that. Either way the order came with all the items, sides, utensils I would recommend them. read more