Also they asked for your card information And then say it…read moredoesn't go through, and then you provide another number, I think they are stealing our information. I am going to change my debit and credit cards. And then I asked them to run it again and then they say it won't go through. I find that completely fishy.

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Not only was the food terrible -- there…read morewere bugs in the rice -- but the owner's behavior was shocking. When I tried to bring up the issue politely, he became extremely rude and ran out of the restaurant yelling insults at me, even calling me a "bitch." I felt completely disrespected and unsafe. The restaurant clearly has serious issues with both food hygiene and customer service. I would strongly advise others to stay away.

**GAS STATION SOUL FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA** **SOME OF LONG…read moreISLAND:S BEST WINGS** IT'S BEEN A CRAZY RIDE As Twimonisha Mason -the owner of Winnie:s Takeout - explained to me late one evening, she doesn't mind being called Winnie mistakenly by her customers, as the restaurant is named after her late beloved mother. In fact, Twimonisha began her journey cooking soul food with her mother at the age of eight, and even experimented as a young child with different recipes found in soul food cookbooks. And so, it can easily be understood how, many decades later, she has now become a master of her craft. But her journey to the present has not been without great adversity. For example, after using her family's savings to establish a flourishing restaurant in Amityville Village, the building and interior was heavily damaged by vandals. Even worse, their insurance company refused to pay for the over $100,000.00 required to repair the damages. And after struggling to reopen, and then surviving the Covid 19 pandemic, the building's landlord refused to renew the lease in 2022. A NEW BEGINNING Fast forward to 2023, and a new temporary location was found for the restaurant to operate - in of all places - inside the food mart of a Conoco gas station. And believe me this far from a perfect solution, as the space is very small, and as such it's take-out only. Also, they're unable to sell beverages because it would create conflict with the food mart. But as I'll explain, Twimonisha and her family have become experts at using this small space to create some of the best soul food I have ever experienced. OH MY GOD ! THE WINGS ! Ask anyone that knows me, and they'll tell you I absolutely love chicken wings of any type. And so - over the years - I've tracked down some of the best spots to satisfy my wing addiction. But after reading my Yelp friend Gail's recommendation, and then biting into one of Twimonisha's wings for the first time - I knew I had tasted something extraordinary. And admittingly, I've been looking to top that first bite here ever since - but I'm sure I'll be chasing that monkey for the foreseeable future. And these wings are always meaty and super crispy, so if you pair them with some of Winnie's fantastic sides, you've got yourself a killer meal. In addition, if YOU are interested in some wing nirvana, I reccomend starting off with the Lemon pepper, Fried Jerk, or Fried Garlic Glaze options. Even more, there's a ten Wings for $10 special, and you can order it with two different flavors. Mama Mia! SHRIMP ! Twimonisha does a fantastic job with shrimp dishes. The Fried Shrimp are crispy, salty, and a little sweet, and the Sauteed Shrimp version is delicious also. But I have to say, even though the Sautéed Jerk Shrimp here are not fried, they're still one of the best shrimp dishes I've ever eaten, and are definitely a must try. SPEAKING OF JERK... If you're a fan of Jamaican Jerk flavor, in addition to the shrimp, they offer really tasty Jerk Chicken, Jerk Ribs, and a flavorful Jerk Salmon. And since I mentioned salmon, it is also available Pan Seared, and Deep Fried. FRIED MAGIC I'm not sure if it's the batter used, the marination or even the cooking technique, but what I'm definitely sure of is that anything fried at Winnie's is crispy and delicious. So whether you order the Fried Wings, Chicken, or Pork Chops, you are in for a crispy magical treat. THE SIDES ! The meat and seafood dishes at Winnie's are perfectly complimented with some of the tastiest sides around. The Mac-N-Cheese is tender, has a cheese pull, and is cooked crispy on top. The Collard Greens are tender and flavorful. The Potato Salad is creamy, slightly sweet, and a little spicy, but they always run out of it, Oy Vey! And last but not least is the Candied Yams, which are without a doubt, the best I've ever tasted anywhere. And I'm not kidding when I say I've seen people order just a side of the Candied Yams, and then walk away with a big smile - they're that good! IT'S AN EXPERIENCE So to visit Winnie's Takeout, you have to drive on Route 110 in Amityville, and search for the big red Conoco gas station sign (there's no sign advertising Winnie's here). Then find a spot to park in the crappy-looking gas station, and proceed to walk into the time-worn food mart. And if all of this sounds a little sketchy to you, it is! But I love it! Because it's a perfect example of absolutely fantastic food being served from a place where you would never expect to find it. And as a matter of fact, I brought a good friend here for lunch a few weeks ago. And then, during a later conversation, he admitted to returning multiple times with others so they could sample the wings, jerk shrimp, and yams. So please give Winnie's Takeout a try, and I'll bet you'll have the same wonderful experience.

I was so happy to find Winnie's again! I used to go there when they were located in the village,…read moreand I always remembered how much I enjoyed the food. I had been looking for them for a while, so when I finally discovered they were now located inside a gas station, I had to stop by! Don't let the location fool you! There isn't any seating, so it's definitely a grab-and-go spot, but Winnie has NOT lost her special touch when it comes to the food. The yams were absolutely spectacular definitely my favorite! The macaroni and cheese was good, and the fried wings were crispy, fresh, and delicious. One thing to know is that the fried chicken is made fresh to order, so we waited about 15-20 minutes. But honestly, I'd rather wait a little longer and get hot, freshly cooked chicken than something that has been sitting around. I'm glad I finally found Winnie's again, and I will definitely be back whenever that soul food craving hits!

Great buffalo flavored wings. Perfect size and flavor. Very clean restaurant, fast and friendly…read moreservice. Will definitely return for other meals.

Ok...we ordered delivery from the business directly. We are in farmingdale which is pretty far. The…read moreentire transaction from ordering to delivery was perfect. Our order consisted of a fish and chips which the portion was generous and the food was delicious, we had a chop cheese hero which was huge and also delicious. The chili cheese dogs were great. We also got a bugget of sides and fries...hush puppies were amazing as were the onion rings. My children could not get enough of the waffle fries or the Nathan's fries. Can not wait for our next order. Kudos to the entire staff. Thank you.

charged me for a random guys soda refused to give me proper change, food was disgusting, horrible…read morecustomer service. wouldn't go back even if they paid me

Warning signs of food quality were apparent as soon as the food showed up…read more Food Quality: 1/10 - As soon as the food was delivered to my house I could tell something was wrong. It had a "musty" smell. The smell seemed like it was a by-product of an unclean cooking preparation. As I opened the packages I could smell this on all of the take out items I had delivered. The food had a very bland taste. There was no apparent freshness to the food and the aroma was not of the food. I only had a little and threw the rest away. Cleanliness: 1/10 - I have not had an opportunity to visit the establishment to examine it but the smell of the food has me suspicious that things are not right in the kitchen. Delivery: 4/10 - A little bit slow. Took about 40 minutes to arrive. Parking: N/A - Did not have a chance to visit the store. Ambiance: N/A - Did not have a chance to visit the store. Restroom: N/A - Did not have a chance to visit the store. Parking: 7/10 - Decent parking lot. No problem. Prices: 8/10 - Cheap. You get a lot. Overall: 2/10 - I will not be re-ordering from Golden House. I did not enjoy any of the 5 take out items that I had delivered. Even the white rice seemed off. I finished eating about 45 minutes ago and I still have and unsavory taste in my mouth. I hope I don't get sick.

This is a follow up from yesterday's review. Today I went…read moreto the restaurant to bring my untouched food back. The young girl in the front was very kind and sweet to me. She felt bad about the words used to me. Also, she asked me if I wanted my money back. I said no, just have it made correctly, that's all I wanted from the beginning. She apologized, which was the right thing to do and if it was done from the beginning I wouldn't have written a bad review. Now that my food was made the way I needed it to be, it was definitely worth the drive to the restaurant. It was delicious! I'll be ordering from them often and if I have any other issues, (which I'm not planning on having), I will know who to discuss the issue with!!! So, my review today is that all is well and the food is fabulous. I'll keep on trying new dishes that they make. Best of luck to all the customers out there. Enjoy !!!

We ordered from there for the first time recently and we were not disappointed…read more Very delicious. Thank you!

Pretty decent and consistent food, though nothing mind-blowing. The chicken is crispy, the smash…read moreburger is flavorful, and I usually get the mix plate since it's a good value -- two burgers and fries. Their milkshakes are really good too, and the fries stay crisp. The mac and cheese was a disappointment though, and I wish they had a spicier or at least more garlicky sauce. Their sauce leans more on the sweet side, which isn't really my preference, and is why I personally prefer Sheikh's more. But overall, not bad.

Unfortunately, not the best visit back. Now it is important to note this is my second visit back,…read moreas my first visit was of the upmost pleasant experience. So I'm not excited about leaving this review. Service: (+) What I will say is the cashier was very nice and welcoming and he seemed passionate about his job throughout conversation! He asked us what we tried the first time and provided explanations and different options on the menu for us to explore. Ambiance: (+) still clean inside (-) it's still SO COLD in the restaurant. We had originally ordered to stay, however after sitting there for a couple minutes while waiting for the order we changed it to go- prefer to eat at home where there is sufficient heat. (-) Another thing was we weren't able to hear each other over the very loud music playing. Not only while we were ordering (we had to ask for the cashier to repeat himself and had to repeat ourselves), but also when we were trying to talk to each other as we were waiting for food. Food: {we ordered the Yoyo Mix Plate, double burger, lotus biscuit milkshake, and Mac and cheese} (+) the chicken sandwich mild is still really delicious, although I'd like to see more coleslaw in it, in order to even out the flavors. (-) the smash burgers were dry. Not like the first time we were here where it was toasted but still moist. (-) lotus biscuit milkshake was good, but didn't seem to be as rich as the one we had the first time. It was watery- seemed to have ice cream to milk ratios off (-) Mac and cheese was my ultimate disappointment. I'm huge on Mac and cheese and the first time we came it was white cheddar and literally top tier flavors. This time around the Mac and cheese was yellow (?)... and it tasted like the Kraft Mac and cheese powder. Really not pleasant at all To me, CONSISTENCY IS KEY. I truly believe a restaurant has hit its peak performance when it achieves consistency. Here, unfortunately, it is missing. To me, the very evident change in the color of the Mac and cheese speaks volumes. It doesn't allow you to speculate whether maybe you might be tasting something different- it's just outright in your face different, and the taste is inconsistent. And not only with this, but also the other parts of the meal I had mentioned above. I can now see some of what had been mentioned by other yelp reviewers to be true. I don't believe I will be back- but do wish this restaurant the greatest success and hope they see this and take the feedback constructively.