Nikki was very kind and attentive during our visit. She stopped by our table to offer us help and…read moreextra hush puppies and made sure we were taken care of. Great location and service! food was delicious!

Friendly staff. Fast service. Decent proteins. The broken a/c made it difficult to enjoy the meal…read morebut Joyce and the rest of the staff made up for it with great hospitality.

Food was hot, ice cream was cold and the service was prompt. The front cashier was friendly but a…read moretad overworked. She could have benefitted from having another set of hands. The menu screens blinked on and off a few times.

With 3 or 4 cars in front of me, it took 27 minutes in line to get an ice cream. Not good. It is…read morea relatively new location but long enough to figure out it is supposed to be Fast Food. I don't think they have room but if people are just ordering food, have them park somewhere and bring it to them. Ice cream should not take that long LOL. Looking at reviews from others, DQ is not in a hurry and apparently don't care.

Excellent foood, tasty burgers and sides, prompt service and you can't find a deal anywhere else…read morelike cookout. Great shakes also, the peach cobbler shake was delightful. I've only had takeout, but really enjoy this spot. Their cheerwine is tasty also.

I heard of this chain and wanted to try it on a recent road trip. Best item-mint Oreo shake. Big…read morejunks of cookies. We all agree the cheese curds and onion rings were good. Don't get the chicken nuggets as a side-nothing special. I loved the options of toppings on our burgers, especially the grilled onions. Mixed reviews from us on the burgers. It was nice to have a sink to wash hands not in the bathroom. Would go again, but not seek it out.

Holy moley I was not ready for this!!!!!…read more Chicken tenders - fantastic! Crispy and flavorful Green beans - honestly, I truly believe these are the BEST green beans I've ever had. And that's saying something given all I've had. Mashed potatoes and gravy - good but gravy seened a bit watered down. Mac and cheese - Meh. Decent but not much flavor. Middle of the road. Tamales - absolutely AMAZING!!!!! Definitely worth ordering. Wonderful spices, a bit spicy which adds another dimension too. Dipping sauce - omg this is so next level! Perfect balance of cream and flavor makes this one of the best dipping sauces I've ever had for chicken too!!! Wow. Now I see why this place is called Champys. Can I give this place more than 5 stars, pretty please?

Heard a lot about Champys so we had to check it out. Love the ambiance, a renovated garage…read moreconverted into a Southern-style bar/casual eatery. A little kitchy sure but it fits. We got to choose our table and had friendly service the whole time. Note that although the service is pretty good, the food coming out was a little slow. We got the 3 chicken tender basket, catfish basket, the smoked buffalo wings, and banana pudding. The buffalo wings were the highlight. Great smokiness coming through the wings. Just a little bit of heat from the buffalo sauce. Highly recommend. Everything else was pretty good. The chicken was tender, and good crisp to the outside, and good seasoning. The catfish was pretty good too although they were pretty thin so didn't get quite as much of the crunch to tenderness contrast that I like in a catfish. Also, their tartar sauce is too sweet. I prefer more tang on the sauce. I think the sauces run sweet as I thought the champy sauce was a little too sweet over mustard-y. Good fries with great texture and seasoning. I also got the green bean sides which were a little soft but great, depth of flavor as it was clearly cooked with pork. The potato salad was good if not memorable. The kids loved the banana pudding. A little too much of the cream and not enough pudding but otherwise worth getting. All in all a strong chicken spot to visit while in Chattanooga.

Great , beautiful new place …read more Everything we ordered was great ! Server was very attentive too !

I did not eat all day so I could eat tonight when I got out with my friends to play Singo at…read morePortofino's. It was a big group of friends and at 6 o'clock I ordered a Greek salad with extra olives... at 7:30 Everybody had their meal except for me and one friend who had ordered spaghetti. Her husband finally had to go downstairs to get her food and they never brought me my salad so I just told them to take it off and of course I paid for my sweet tea, they added a $.70 tip to it . Lol it was great seeing my friends, but I'll wait and see them at another restaurant not at Portofino's! was very bad service.

Truly the best sub sandwich!! Fresh sliced deli meat, incredible customer service. Whoever is…read morerunning this franchise is doing a damn good job motivating the front facing customer people. I fell in love with JM in Atlanta on Roswell Road many, many years ago and my love affair continues here in Chattanooga. We are moving to Mississippi next week and will miss these amazing sandwiches. ROAD TRIP!

The food was just okay. I had the jersey sub. Two or three meats and cheese. Standard topping…read more(mikes way). The ham didn't have much flavor. I got a regular which was nice size compared to the competition. Service was just okay. I waited a few minutes as the only customer. Three sandwich techs working. I know they're recently opened but if you're going to train on the job, watch closely. The regular was 9.01 with tax. I handed the cashier a twenty. Cash always throws kids for a loop these days. The trainer was helping the trainee. I still ended up with only 7 bucks in change, with one dollar as 4 quarters. ??? Anyway I was in my car before I realized the error. Forget it! Not going back in. They scored a nice 3 dollar tip that they didn't earn. One more note. This location shares with a smoothie king. SK has a drive thru. The Jersey Mike sign (right over the SK drive thru, leads you to believe it's the Jersey mike drive thru. Poor design.

We hadn't had Del Taco since Michigan in 2022, so we were definitely stoked to find this location…read morebefore we hit Atlanta. It had to be the easiest, quickest, and most accurate Del Taco in its history. I originally lived in SoCal, oh yeah, the 818, so I've experienced good and bad Del Taco locations. Everyone deserves that feeling when everything goes right at their favorite restaurant--the feeling that comes over us when we get exactly what we desire. No, I'm not talking about White Castle, but all restaurants, regardless of the distance, you have to travel to get that perfect feeling. Plus, I was so hungry I could have eaten twenty Del Tacos. I added the #5 avocado chicken burrito, my all-time favorite, and it was the correct size. Other locations always scaled back, especially a specific Taco John's; read my review of that restaurant. If you're looking for a Del Taco that can set things right, this is the location to hit. They'll offer suggestions and inquire if you have their app to save on your first order. Plus, the entire restaurant was spotless.

This place gave me food poisoning and diarrhea for a whole WEEK. The food tasted like absolute…read moretrash... Made me want to leave on the FIRST bite.

This was my first visit to Panda Express due to my sister always talking about how good it is. Well…read morefor my first experience it was far from good. I pull up to the drive thru the greeter Karla greets me with, "We are closing in 30 minutes so the only thing you can order is....and all we have is fried rice." as she listed the small selection I thought pull off, don't waste your money, there is always the Waffle House. But nooooo I picked from her list the original orange chicken and fried rice. I got home and just as I expected...the kids meal portion of chicken was tough and Luke warm like it was sitting underneath a heat lamp. Wasted $10 on some non edible food. This place looks like it's brand new so I expected the service and food quality be top tier. I would appreciate my money back and I never have to try Panda Express again.

this panda express in east ridge open up at 10:30am but they never have their food ready, you go in…read moreand have to wait another 10 to 15 minutes for them to cook the dam food. smh. they should give you a discount for waiting so long.

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.

A Taste of South Texas, With Room to Improve…read more I have loved Whataburger for many years, dating back to nearly a decade of working in South Texas, where Whataburger is practically a way of life. Knowing that it originated in Corpus Christi, Texas, it has always held a special place for me. So when we heard that one was finally coming to the Chattanooga area, we were genuinely excited. When it first opened, we watched the long drive-through lines from afar and waited for things to settle down. Eventually, my wife (a native South Texan) and I visited, and later we returned with my mother. On both visits, the staff were consistently friendly, helpful, and well-staffed. The food, when fresh, tasted exactly as I remembered from Texas locations--hot, flavorful, and satisfying. In that regard, they are doing many things right. However, during our second visit with my mother, the fries were noticeably not fresh. Given the high volume and popularity, that was disappointing. My mother, in particular, was not impressed, and fresh fries are something you expect from a busy location. I also noticed some early signs of maintenance slipping. Although a staff member was attending to the dining area, the drink and napkin station was not well-kept, and the floor already looked unclean for a relatively new restaurant. These small details matter, especially when a restaurant is building its reputation. The interior seating area is smaller than what I am used to from Texas locations, but that is understandable. What matters more is consistency and cleanliness, and I hope management continues to prioritize both. Overall, I truly want this location to succeed. It brings a little piece of South Texas to our area, and when everything is fresh and running well, it is excellent. With better attention to freshness and upkeep, this could easily become one of Chattanooga's best fast-food options.

Omgggggg!!!!!!! The WAIT is terrible!!!!!…read more There can be one car ahead of me. And I have to sit in that line for almost 20 minutes. Why???? I've been to many Whataburgers. And have never had to wait that long! So disappointing!!