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    Chicken, greens and Mac & cheese
    Lady N.

    The atmosphere was great, Chicken-ok Greens - ok Mac & cheese - good Service - good Pricing - ok

    Garlic Parmesan wings and Mac and cheese
    Ramona P.

    I stopped at this little gem for a quick snack. It did not disappoint at all. I got the garlic Parmesan wings and a side of Mac and cheese. The wings were cooked just right. I cannot stand soft wings yuck...and these wings were cooked to perfection. I was so satisfied that I forgot to order cheesecake before I left. I sat outside on the patio and my view was peaceful.

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    Tarshe C.

    Soo I found this cute little spot on Yelp in Downtown Memphis when I googled Best Chicken and Waffles in Memphis (It's kind of hidden) but it's a great lil gem; and it was Delicious . We had a great experience, The ambiance is very welcoming and the place is a little small but very cute and cozy. They have Amazing food, the Herb Chicken it's my favorite along with the Mac&Cheese (it's awesome gooey goodness) and Collard Greens. The service was great as well, the Staff here is extremely friendly and made great recommendations. We will definitely be back soon....

    Pecan Praline Tenders & Waffles
    Eric J.

    What a fun find! Passing thru Memphis and staying at a hotel 5 minutes away. We always like some Chicken & Waffles, so we gave it a try. Wife had Pecan Praline Tenders & Waffles - super sweet and delicious. I had the Drumstick Snack with Waffle - and it was amazing. We also got their skillet collard greens - fantastic. Fortunately we were in town on unusually cool August evening - so we sat at an outside table and it was lovely. Very limited seating inside and out - so if you have more than 4 seating could be an issue. Really great food - we enjoyed it.

    Mariama W.

    Food was excellent. I ordered the caramel pecan crusted chicken tenders and waffles. My hubs d ordered waffles and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious and it's priced reasonably. Will definitely come back every time I visit Memphis.

    Chicken and waffle. Stupid good. I ain't gonna lie about it.
    Jason D.

    Ok! Ok!!! "They" said the best wings in the city. I know! I know! "They" hard to find. Buy y'all they ain't lying. This chicken wing. This one. You need this in your life. Little hard to find out here on Tennessee street. But well worth the trouble. I ordered the 5 whole wings and waffle. I'm telling you it was stupid good. You know how the whole wing has that worthless tip you can't do nothing with? Well if you don't put that tip in your mouth before you throw it away we just can't be friends. Don't waste none of this flavor. Looks like I found me a new stop on my Memphis food tour for my friends out of town. Oh and the waffle was amazing as well. Do yourself a favor and make your way on over here. You will thank me after I promise.

    The waffle pizza!  A must try!

    I tried the waffle pizza and words can not explain how good this was! I have not experienced anything like it. It was excellent!

    Me & my friends & the owner of this quaint restaurant with the most delectable dishes.
    Huzzah V.

    We were on our way home and found this quaint restaurant. Me and my friends tried the Praline Pecan Waffles, the mac and cheese and the chicken salad. My taste buds came alive. The owner was gracious and proud of his menu and that was refreshing. Tip: get a piece of the cheesecake for dessert.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.5
    (3.8k reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Loved everything about Gus's! I avoid meat mostly, but I was…read morenot about to miss trying famous fried chicken! The restaurant is tucked away on a small, empty street. There is plenty of parking in a lot across the street. We went inside and found it to be pretty busy, but we got a table for 4 quickly. The place was clean and homey-feeling and I loved the fact that they used disposable plates, utensils and napkins! It is probably way easier on the crew to clean up, and it adds to the relaxed atmosphere. I had the corn nuggets to start, yum! We finished them easily, they were so good. Then the entree of my chicken tenders, beans, and Mac and cheese came out, along with my sweet tea. The sweet tea was perfect, I drank a whole one during my meal and they gave me another to go in the souvenir Gus's cup. The food was just great, chicken was juicy and perfectly crunchy on the outside. Beans and Mac and cheese, delicious! I ate all of it even though I was stuffed. I even went so far as to order a piece of pecan pie for dessert, but unfortunately our server came back out to tell us they were out of it! Guess it wasn't meant to be (this time)! Our server was really friendly during our whole meal, chatted with us a little and made sure we had a great experience! Bottom line.... Go to Gus's!

    TtttHHeeEEeeee best fried chicken in the mid south with a spicy punch!…read more Service: typical Memphis attitude, mildly nice. Ambience: casual Pricing: .a 2 pc with sides and a slice of bread will set you back about $13. Depending on white or dark meats.

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    View from our table
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    Up close leg
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    The Crazy Coop

    The Crazy Coop

    4.4
    (13 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    What an amazing, welcoming staff! I found myself getting in late to the hotel nearby and this was…read morewithin walking distance. Even after I ordered and was sitting there waiting, a few different people asked me if I was taken care of. I'd go back just for the hospitality. The wings were out of this world delicious! They were cooked perfectly and were cooked whole like the old days. I ordered 5 wings with a drink and fries (I chose sour cream and onion) and everything was delicious. I had a side of Memphis Hot for dipping and it paired will with the cajun dry rub (which had a nice kick to it as well). I mean look at those things! Seriously, look! They were starting to clean up a bit as it was close to closing time, but assured me I didn't have to rush. Great wings, Great Service and Great locations (in proximity to my hotel, anyway).

    We be crazy not to visit the Coop! From the moment we walked in, the vibe was on point--clean,…read morecolorful, and full of life. Shoutout to the security guard at the door who was more than just friendly--he was the hype man! He told us the food and drinks were on point, and he was not lying. Honestly, he deserves part of the tip because everything he said was facts. Drinks: Let me tell you--Amy and Yasmin behind the bar did their thing! The cocktails were packed with flavor. I tried the Main Street Marg and the Bad & Boozy, and both were perfectly balanced. The drinks alone are worth the visit. (See drink pics & menu for the full cocktail list!) Food Highlights: Wings (4 flavors): We ordered Cajun, hot, lemon pepper, and jerk. Each flavor hit differently but equally delicious. Fried Catfish & Grits with Gouda: Creamy grits paired with seasoned shrimp and gravy--Southern comfort at its finest. Now $24 bucks it should be at least two piece catfish or large one piece. Fried Okra: Crispy and tasty, though slightly over-fried for my taste. (Peep the food boards and that creamy shrimp & grits plate--chef's kiss!) Decor & Atmosphere: From the murals to the portraits of legends like MLK and Otis Redding, the space was visually inviting and warm. The open kitchen and moody lighting added to the vibe without feeling too dark. (See the artwork, dining setup, and the golden kitchen lighting in pics.) Pro Tip: They close at 9 PM--even on Saturdays. So don't wait too late to pull up! Overall, Crazy Coop lives up to the name--in the best way. Great food. Great drinks. Great people. Can't wait to come back!

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    Little Petals Chinese

    Little Petals Chinese

    4.5
    (43 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    Memphis might be on to something! After a 6.5 hour drive from Dallas, we get to Memphis and I am…read morelonging for Chinese food. I haven't had the best of luck with Chinese food in Memphis so I did everything I could to suppress this unwanted craving, however, I just couldn't help myself. Little Petals pops up on Yelp as a possibility. I read the reviews and scrolled through the pictures. After looking at the location, I realized it was only an 8-minute drive from where we were. Why not, right? The restaurant is easy to miss. It sits right on the corner in an old shanty building nestled in the middle of downtown Memphis. The furniture and décor were of a standard Chinese eatery, nothing special; but the employees were warm and welcoming, greeting me with hellos and smiles. I got the black pepper chicken that came with a spring roll. I ordered an extra side of pork egg rolls because that's usually my go to. Everything was fantastic! It gives you the taste of that old school Chinese food you used to have as a kid, but better quality. The chicken was moist, flavorful and peppery. The egg rolls had the perfect amount of crispy crunch---they seemed handmade as well! Pricing is a little higher from when I was a kid, but you still won't break the bank here! As I started to think that great Chinese food was not an option for Memphis, Little Petals showed up at the right time and made me a believer!

    Late lunch, to go. Glad to see a place with pretty exceptional entrees has taken over this…read morelocation...everything else here before was standard 'I feel like Asian food for (meal)', and then I'd settle for this spot (as the Wang's on Main long ago closed doors and became a Dollar General - Memphis being Memphis) leaving underwhelmed and over spent. So, Little Petals, i.e., Petals of a Peony, Jr.: no one was inside. I assume this to be per usual for 2:30pm on a Tuesday. It follows then, that the service was, um, efficient and bespoke. Ordered the pork eggrolls (very good, the sauce that came with it - oddly the perfect amount was given in a little rectangular container - made these delectable) and the General Peony's Chicken. And this was damned good. Pricey for lunch, but I could have made 2 or 3 meals off of it. A satisfying amount of heat from the szcheuan (sp?) peppers; not overly breaded so as to make it a fried dough dish, but rather to carry the sauce on the chicken; the chicken was a quality cut, nicely sized per bite. A new go-to for lunch downtown.

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    Spicy Crispy Chicken with Fried Rice
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    Kukuruku Crispy Chicken

    Kukuruku Crispy Chicken

    4.2
    (18 reviews)
    12.2 mi

    Chicken was bomb! Service was nice! We were some of the last customers of the evening and they…read moretreated us no less. Chicken was uniquely seasoned/marinated and hot, fresh and crispy! The dining area was clean and bright as well!

    Pretty stoked this place is finally open. I've been stalking their website and patiently waiting…read morefor a while now. Side note: On the website it's a Canadian concept... ??? Strange. This looks like the first franchise maybe. Need to read up on them. The wait is over now though! It looks just like the other one on the inside with bright colorful logos and beautiful pictures of fried chicken. I've been to the KCC on Stage many times but it's really out of the way for me. I need a reason to be in the area other than fried chicken. I do love fried chicken but an hour round trip drive for lunch is tough. My fish store is around the corner from this place so I now have new Bartlett food options. Yay! I stopped in eager to try their tasty chicken. It did not disappoint! They cooked it to order as it seems they do with every guest. They wait is 15 mins or more but it's so worth it! My chicken was steaming so bad you can see it on video. I love this fried chicken!! It's got a particular spice involved that I am not familiar with and cannot place it. I know that I love it though! It's so crunchy and still light. Great job!! Just lovely I wished the sides were better. They offer several but I haven't had one that I liked yet honestly. The Mac has changed a lot but has never been good. The mashed potatoes are weird with little uniform potato cubes in them. No on the slaw for me. The fries are the safest bet in my opinion. The meals are super cheap though and they all come with a cookie and a drink, so there is that. I usually just throw away the cookie. It's trash. Next time I will tell them to keep it. You get 2, 3, or 4, etc pieces and can name the pieces you want for no charge (I think). If you tried 4 breast they may balk at that, not sure. Solid place that will be on my regular rotation from here on out. I may just start buying the chicken in bulk and just eating it. I think I will be happier that way. '25 - 52/111

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    Chicken Head. Tehehe
    My 3 piece with fries
    My 3 piece with fries
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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3
    (898 reviews)
    9.6 mi
    $$

    The fried chicken absolutely rocked my world. Wow! The crunch, the heat, and the juicy chicken tell…read moreme why it's famous. The collard greens were great. Hint of tang with great seasoning. The baked beans had a beautiful bbq sauce with a little heat from jalapeño. However... the other sides were completely lacking. The coleslaw tasted like it came out of a bucket. Just premade. The potato salad was overwhelmed by pickle flavoring and tasted like sweet relish. That seemed to be homemade though. The Mac n cheese was just underwhelming, unfortunately. It was missing a little something something... like soul. I can't speak on the service as I had it delivered. It came quick and hot. I was worried it the chicken was going to steam and get soggy but that was not the case. I can't speak on the ambiance since of the place either. This place was recommended by some locals so I thought I give the place a try. Stick with the chicken and you'll be safe.

    I'm in town from Chicago and was looking for comfort food in Memphis. I heard that they are known…read morefor their chicken so I found Gus's. I was hesitant considering that it's a touristy spot and I should have listened to my gut. The food was mid. I was expecting crunchy fried chicken and was disappointed as all of the chicken was soggy. Granted I took it to go but I also picked it up as soon as I got the message it was ready and I was not even 5 mins down the road. I also ordered a side of Mac n cheese, greens, and fried green tomatoes. The tomatoes had no flavor and were... soggy. The Mac n cheese had no flavor and was coagulated. And the greens... the greens yall!!! So disappointed. They were bone dry and tasted like they were from a can. Was this place horrible? No. Will I be going back next time in town? Probably not. I gave 3 stars because I'm not from Memphis and maybe this is how yall like it. I'm just disappointed.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
    Half of a chicken.
    Half of a chicken.
    Best fried chicken in Memphis!

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    Best fried chicken in Memphis!

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