We stopped here to try as part of the RI Food Fights Lord of the Wings competition. As we'd lived in the south for many years & missed southern cuisine, we were happy to finally try it out. We sat at the bar & decided Juju Juice cocktail sounded like a tasty tropical foil to spicy wings & it was. The decor was rather simple but comfortable. At the bartenders suggestion, we ordered the Honey Garlic Wings. Great choice! We added sides of mac & cheese & collard greens. While the Wings & mac were great & we'd certainly return for more, the collards were the star of the show! Loaded with smoked turkey & topped with a good shot of the delicious house-made hot sauce, they were some of the best I've ever had. Aboutely delicious! Look forward to returning to try more. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Delicious wings with mac & cheese & fabulous collard greens! - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I went to Kin Southern Table and Bar located on 71 Washington St in Providence, RI. This spot features classic southern comfort food and serves both brunch and dinner! We went for brunch and got a variety of different plates. For starters we got the cornbread with their housemade butter. This was a denser/caker cornbread that was delicious with their honey butter spread 6/10. We got their chicken wings which were by far the star of brunch. These were so juicy and delicious a must get to share 9/10. For main dishes we got the chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, and farmlette. The chicken wings again with the waffles was cooked to perfection. The waffle was a denser waffle than normal but still paired well with the chicken and syrup 8/10. The shrimp and grits is not something I would normally order but man I would order this again in a heart beat! Creamy, delicious and the shrimp was a nice addition 9/10. The farmlette was a regular omlette if you are looking for something simple for brunch I'd say go with this choice 7/10. If you are looking to get your southern taste bud fix in Providence, Rhode Island I'd definitely check out this spot! Food: 8/10 Affordability: 9/10 Ambiance: 6/10 read more

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The Catfish was cooked perfect and the potato salad was delicious. I had the opportunity in meeting the cook David which did an amazing job on the food. The host Teddy greeted me very professionally at the door. Both waitress Razzie and waiter Mitchell provided me with above and beyond service. The DJ was jamming and the crowd that was in here is laid back and everyone enjoying the vibe and ambiance of this place. I will definitely be back here because eating Catfish around the country you learn the difference in Sway and Catfish and this is real Catfish. read more

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Terrible experience here with lackluster food. We waited almost one hour for our food to arrive. We were hoping the food would make up for this, but the food was very mediocre. We ordered the Fried Catfish with Baked Mac n Cheese and Mashed Potatoes, and the Chicken Sandwich. The fries were not crispy at all, just mushy. The chicken was dry and tough and could only be saved by being doused in ketchup. The fried catfish was good, but there was so little sauce to come with it. The mac n cheese was extremely salty and the mashed potatoes lacked any flavor. I absolutely will not return here. Waiting one hour for mediocre food is not okay. Maybe short staffed but still not worth the visit. There was no apology for the long wait, and the server seemed to touch our foods with her hands as she brought it over. Really disappointed. read more

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First time eating chicken and waffles and it was worth the wait. Chicken was so crispy and flavorful on the outside ,inside meat was tender. Waffles small but spot on. Service was great people were so friendly. The drinks were strong, was taste makers night. Will be visiting again. read more

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An organization I'm a member of rented Kin out for our holiday party - I was pleasantly surprised! I heard they got a new chef and you can tell - the quality & taste of all the food was elevated! I couldn't get any good pictures because the apps were flying off the buffet table. I loved the chicken skewers - they had a good level of spice - and the chicken & waffles. They served bite sized servings of Mac & cheese - the cheese the macaroni ratio was perfect. I had their famous Black Girl Magic drink - delicious as always! I tried a new dessert - sweet potato empanadas - and they were good! It's the only dish I got a picture of because by the end of the night we were all soooo stuffed! I'm excited to return for dinner or bunch service. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Sweet Potato Empanadas - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

A decent spot for southern style cuisine. The space is cozy, though not 100% clean for both dining room and bathrooms. The wait staff were attentive though a bit rough in terms of know who had who's table - a minor gripe. Food was good though had some room for improvement. The chicken was fried perfect with juicy meat covered in a nice crispy shell. The blackened salmon was also fantastic though not too spicy. They have their own hot sauce on the table - but the bottle needed a good wiped own due to dried remnants of prior pours. The sides were hit and miss. The candied yams were good, but they were sitting in a very liquidy sauce. The greens had some shredded turkey to amp up the texture but lacked overall flavor. The mac and cheese similarly had light flavor and needed something else. The worst were the mashed potatoes which were in need of salt. Overall, none were bad but just barely missing the mark. Overall not a bad spot, but there was room for improvement! read more

Came here for a book club event, sat in the back room near the kitchen and enjoyed a cocktail and some shared appetizers. I had a pulled pork slider which was really delicious, and my friends said the fried chicken wings were amazing! The cocktail I chose was called Black Girl Magic, named for the edible glitter and black color made from the liquor mixed with the lemonade - highly recommend! Service was friendly, attentive & quick. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Black girl magic cocktail - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

If you're in the mood for Southern comfort food in a fresh setting, Kin is the place. We shared the biscuits with honey butter - just delicious. My colleagues got the generous shrimp po'boy which looked messy to eat, but they said it was delicious. I envied their fries - well done and perfect. I got the fried chicken and waffles, but made the mistake of asking for boneless chicken. It ended up a little dry; the bone-in might have been better. It came with honey butter and syrup. Wash it all down with sweet tea. It doesn't get much better! Service was friendly and efficient. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Back dining room - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I had a really fantastic first visit at Kin and can't wait to return! First of all, it's deceivingly larger inside than you would imagine at first glance. Our server was very friendly and helpful, and service was pretty fast (although we arrived before the dinner rush officially started). Both my dining companion and I tried the catfish and we both LOVED it. The collard greens are a can't miss. I also consider myself to be a macaroni and cheese connoisseur, and the mac and cheese here was also a solid thumbs up. The biscuits were delicious though a bit different from what I expected. They were less soft and flaky, and more crunchy (also square biscuits versus round ones). They were still really good and the honey butter is totally worth every calorie to slather on top. They have really creative and delicious cocktails too. I loved the Black Girl Magic and would happily order it again (it's sparkly!). I'm so happy I had an opportunity to try Kin and definitely hope to return soon. read more

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Went back during the summer. Food was still great, but ran out off biscuits. They forget one of my friend's order, she didn't want to make a big deal so she end up only ate a side. The most disappointing part is that there are a lot of big flies inside the restaurant and they were coming for our food and drinks. Not good experience at all. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I really wanted to like this place! I had put my name in for 2 over at The George, but there was a wait, so my brother and I wandered. We came upon Kin Southern Table and figured we should go here instead. Southern food! Black owned! Good music! Yes, please! We were waiting in line at the host stand to get seats at the bar when someone breezed past us and sat right in the middle of 3 open seats. Luckily, there was a two top in the back of the restaurant. We sat down and brought up the QR code menus. Let me just say that service was really slow. I ordered a glass of wine and my brother ordered a beer and it took 20 minutes to get them. That's about 5 minutes after the guy next to us who ordered a mixed drink after we had placed our order. Not sure how the bar operates, but ok. I put in my order for my 2nd glass of wine before I finished my first, just in case. For food, I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and my bro ordered the shrimp po boy. We were right next to the kitchen, so I could see that his po boy sat there for several minutes before my chicken was ready. I understand wanting to serve folks at one time, but it was weird having a view into his food just sitting there. Anyways - food came. My brother really liked his shrimp po boy. He said the shrimp was juicy and cooked well. The portion was big, so he didn't finish all of the breading, but certainly ate all of the shrimp! That was the good news. The bad news was that my fried chicken was so dry. I took 2 bites and sent it back. I was asked if I wanted to get anything else, which was nice, but at that point (my brother had his food, things were slow and they were closing soon), I said no thanks and had my liquid dinner (wine). The host came over and asked how everything was, so I said "fine" with a smile. She then said she was the owner and to let her know if we needed anything. If she had mentioned earlier that she was the owner, I would have told her about the issues. I'm not one of those people who will say everything is fine and then go off and write a less-than-stellar review. Since I thought she was a host, I wasn't going to "bother her" with my issues, so I said all was well. If I had known she was the owner, I would have said more. Oh, well. To be honest, I'm glad this place has good reviews and seems to be doing well. Maybe it was just an off night. Since I don't live in the area, I don't think I'll be back. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Fried chicken sandwich - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

This place is DELICIOUS. We had fried green tomatoes and biscuits to start. We were hydrated with a couple of cocktails, which were delicious. For entrees, had the chicken sandwich, ribs, and collard greens and Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the location and ambiance were comfortable and inviting. We loved it. In addition, the decor and furniture were perfect. Looking forward to coming here again! read more

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Our first visit and if service had been on par - easily 5 stars. We dined early as we were headed to a movie so not busy when we got there but fairly busy when we left. Cocktails are quite good and priced well ($10 - $12). Getting the first round was quite slow. We ordered the "bucket of biscuits" which were heavenly and huge - no couple could eat all 4. Entrees were chicken sandwich (w/ a huge mountain of fries - seriously they should cut this portion in half) - $16 - and the fried chicken wings w/ 2 sides - $18 - I got collard greens (with turkey!) and baked mac and cheese. These were OUTSTANDING. And their price points are too low for this quality and quantity of food. The service issues - biscuits arrived after the entrees (may have not been included on our bill...) and another cocktail showed up as we were about to leave. Both items required us to remind the server. Food 5/5 Service 2/5 Value 5/5 Cleanliness 5/5 Noise 2/5 (lively which is OK but music was blaring) Decor 3/5 Damages with tip was $88. We'll be back and we hope their service issues get resolved. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - wings plus sides - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I had a terrible experience the place itself is nice and the music is good but the service here is horrific. Our food took almost an hour to come out and our server was all over the place messing up our order forgetting things etc. one he told us my chicken and waffle came with a side and he said I could've put the cornbread as a side just to end up charging us for it later. Second we ordered mac and cheese and never received it and was charged for it as well and when we let him know he said for us to just take It home we declined and was able to get it removed. My friend also ordered sliders and ended up receiving a regular chicken sandwich which cost 4 dollars more than the sliders he originally ordered. The food itself was okay the cornbread was delicious but the hassle to get the food itself was not worth it at all. I probably will never come back here cause the food itself isn't worth the terrible service we received. read more

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Amazing food last Friday night. Can't wait to come back! Wings were great and the aunties kool aid was superb. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Great place for southern comfort food in Rhode Island! Wait staff was super friendly and attentive. The biscuits with honey butter was unique and I highly recommend. Generally speaking, everything we ordered tasted like a recipe passed down through generations rather than a generic recipe. read more

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Loved this place!!! I was visiting and the staff and even patrons at the bar were welcoming and very friendly. The drinks were fast and very well made. The entire staff was lovely and even recommended things to do in Providence. I enjoyed the drinks, service, and ambiance. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! read more

For a restaurant like this, they deserve 5 stars. Probably because the pork ribs were the I have ever eaten! Both sides were good- mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese (very good). Prices are very reasonable. My manhattan drink was done awesomely. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Bar - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I ordered the honey garlic wings with a side of yams and Mac & cheese. The food was really good but we ended up waiting for 40 minutes between ordering and the food arriving. The restaurant wasn't particularly busy so we were confused as to why it took so long. The restaurant is pretty cute there's a front area with the bar and in the back area you'll find larger tables. It was the first Saturday of the month and so there is also music off to the side of the restaurant. Overall I'd go back but I just hope the wait isn't as long. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Honey garlic wings with yams and Mac and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

I really recommend this place if: You like to sit at the bar and be ignored by a bartender You like to finally get your drinks and when you ask for a second round, you wait for another 15 minutes You like to to wait for your food for over an hour (Caesar salad, blackened salmon, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese You like your food is tasteless and looks awful Then, by all means... Kin southern food is your place read more

The food was yummy but the service was just so slow that it was unenjoyable. I had high hopes and we were greeted and seated quickly. Then I was told that water would be brought over. 15 min later still no water, our waitress then showed up. She was energetic and exuberant. She took our drink orders and then left. We waited. She took our food order and we waited. I thought the food was good, but the service just was awful. The manager even was trying to expedite the food and it was still slow. There was an open kitchen which I love but I only saw one cook completely overwhelmed. This place has potential but service needs an overhaul. I recommend reading unreasonable hospitality. read more

I was hesitant on writing this but I don't know what is going on but the service there is poor. I went with my friends for brunch and waited about 15 mins before some came and gave us menus. We placed our orders and waited about 40 mins before we said something. After that we got our food out within the next 15 mins. After we got our food, some of the items were still cold but we were hungry so we just eat what we could and left. read more

Drinks were good. Fried green tomatoes were ok? Needed more seasoning. Catfish, again it was ok...needed a little more seasoning and I question if it was a bit undercooked. The mashed potatoes were dry, they should consider gravy (as a good southern would), worst of all was the Mac and cheese! Yuck! Dessert was great!! We know southern soul food and maybe it's just not great up here. Staff was nice, the space was nice and again drinks were good and worth stopping in for a cocktail. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Overall - really good soul food set to 90s hip hop and r&b Food - drinks first the Arnold palmer was good. We ordered the Fried catfish (fried well but minimal seasoning, good) with Mac and cheese (seasoned well, a little dry but tasted great, recommend and will order again) and yams (great in every way, recommend and will order again), and Crispy chicken wings (really good). Service - regular service was provided in terms of speed and courtesy, the food came out pretty fast. Location - located at the corner of Washington St and Union St, there is street parking and a parking lot on the same block. Ambiance - country southern chic blue and white motif with hip hop music playing in background. We enjoyed this meal jamming out the entire time. read more

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so very good. The employees were awesome and super sweet. Cannot beat the food or drinks. Will not say it's the healthiest food but I don't think that's what you are going for there. Southern comfort at its best! The vibes were great inside too and was nicely decorated. read more

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The drinks were great; I really enjoyed Black Girl Magic and Purple Rain. For an appetizer we got the pulled pork slides, which were delicious. For a meal my boyfriend got the wings with mac and cheese and candied sweet potatoes, which he liked. I got the fried chicken sandwich and liked it overall, but I think it could have been seasoned a little more. I would definitely come back again, and the service was great. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Purple Rain - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Stopped in for Lunch.. what a nice clean and modern space. Staff was very friendly.. We ordered the BLT and Fried Chicken sandwich with a side of greens.. THE GREENS! like smack my mama! They were some of the best greens I've had in a very very long time.. The sandwiches both had thick slabs of bacon.. the BLT had a delicate balance of both sweet and savory with notes of honey.. the chicken was fried perfectly with a nice tangy sauce.. both came with a large heap of fresh cut fries! Get their homemade hot sauce!! I'd put that sh!t on everything... You've got to give Kin a try.. Looking forward to trying more of their menu offerings! read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Fried chicken sandwich and Collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Went without a reservation on a Tuesday night and were seated right away, but after that, the service was extremely slow. It seemed they had only 1 person working as the hostess, bartender, and waitress for the bar-area seating. She was working hard, but the kitchen took about an hour to get out our food for a table of 2...so probably don't go here on a first date in case you run out if things to talk about! The decor was fun and the playlist was amazing, but there were fruit flies annoying us and other customers. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich and the burger, both were delicious! I loved the sauces on both, they really make those dishes stand out from other restaurants, not to mention the mac and cheese on the burger! Overall I would go back for Southern comfort food if I was looking for a long brunch with friends, but not a quick bite after work read more

Went recently for dinner before a show. Asked for a custom drink and it came out awesome. Ordered the fried green tomatoes, catfish, and a shimp po'boy. Everything tasted great. Loved the drinks and the food. Great business and convenient location. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu. read more

Amazing! Everything was absolutely yummy and the service was outstanding. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy goodness. The collard greens and crispy chicken wings were piping hot and good. Auntie's Kool-Aid was tasty. I want to go back for a beignet! Will definitely go again. read more

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First time to Kin & I'm so glad that I finally made it there. I was planning on trying the fried chicken sando but this dish came with sides. It was the best fried catfish I have ever eaten. Collard greens were perfection! Mac & cheese is for hubby - I had a bite, it was good, but I'm not the right person to ask since I'm not a big fan. Nice zing to the hot sauce. Staff was fun and gracious. The music was great but a touch too loud for me (especially at lunchtime). Definitely going back to eat this again! And to try all the other yumminess on the menu. Black Girl Magic is calling my name! read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Fried catfish with collard greens and mac & cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

Wow I was extremely disappointed on my first night visiting providence. We placed an order over the phone for pickup. Upon arrival the "system kicked out" our order and we waited another 30 mins for our food. The food was underwhelming. I couldn't tell if the sweet potatoes were French fries or carrots. The Mac and cheese had a weird flavor to it which was weird because it was bland. The fish was fried well but that was it. Surprised that it was only one piece for the price of the me. If you're looking for southern food this isn't that. This is a take on southern food that unfortunately didn't go well with me and my dinner party. read more

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Made reservations before arrival. But reservation was ready And we were seated immediately. such a cute restaurant with the tables safely spread out and distanced. A huge mural on the wall is the highlight of the space. The staff was incredible and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. The fried green tomatoes were some of the best I've ever had. As were the homemade buttermilk biscuits. I was "mmmhhhmming" the whole time. I ordered the black girl magic and I was blown away at the presentation specifically the glitter. as for dinner the chicken sandwich made me miss my home of Alabama. Hands-down one of the best Fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had. This Alabama girls approves and so does my Kentucky-born Mama. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Black Girl Magic - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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This casual eclectic and fun restaurant serves up classic American food, with a southern twist, in an energetic space. Wings, fried chicken, pulled pork and fries--- but also collard greens and fried green tomatoes (my favorite). Atmosphere is good ... but not the reason to come. We sat at the bar and were moderately comfortable but would not want to linger. The TV set to BET had commercials and the varied music track was a bit loud. Service was slow on Saturday night but very good otherwise. Ok so the food: heavy, mostly fried, and worth it if you like that. The best dishes were the unique ones: fried green tomatoes, collard greens and one large and great chicken sandwich. The fried wings were nothing special and the fries not crispy enough. They are a newly opened place when we visited and with Covid and all we can overlook the small menu. We may try again in a few months. read more

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This place is the place you need to be this summer (or winter depending on when you're reading this). Everything here was spot on EXCEPT one thing: The seating. It was incredibly uncomfortable having the table top sit a few inches below the neckline (picture attached) while the person across from you sits 5" higher at a reasonable height. HOWEVER, everything else was really good. SERVICE (7/10): Staff are extremely polite and welcoming as you walk in, which I always appreciate because you know it's going to be a good meal right from the beginning. FOOD (10/10): Oh delicious DElicious DELICIOUS! Their Fried Chicken Sandwich is easily the best I've had in Rhode Island. The catfish is also worth every penny. I'd recommend getting the Mac&cheese on the side. It's amazing. CLEANLINESS (9/10). The Staff wipe down all surfaces once patrons leave, before seating the next guests. 11/10 would recommend going in MULTIPLE times a week! read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Not comfortable having your elbows almost at your shoulders when trying to eat - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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So, I am delighted to update my initial review KIN from last summer. At that time, I stopped by, very excited to try some authentic southern soul food. But on that unfortunate visit, despite really wanting to give a good review, I couldn't because the service was so slow I actually had to leave after waiting nearly an hour when the restaurant wasn't even busy. BUT, this time, KIN was a delight. Lovely staff, great conversation, and delicious wings with homemade honey garlic sauce (be ready, it's sticky!). It's a great and unique atmosphere. A truly Black-owned and mostly Black staffed place. Highly recommend! read more

The food was good. I had the catfish and it reminded me of a grown up version of a tuna fish stick. The coating was very crunchy but light, so you can actually taste the catfish. The fish was very tender and moist. The Mac and cheese wasn't too cheesy, as in stringy cheese but was cheesy in the sense that it was more clumpy cheese. I enjoyed it and the crispy edges. The mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy but I wish they had a little more garlic flavor. The chicken wings were crunchy and well seasoned. The parking is going to be tough especially on weekends, so be prepared. The inside is super cute, I really like the simple decorations and the main wall and the seats at the bar. read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Catfish, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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Best lunch I've had in a while! It was our first time at Kin Southern Table and Bar and I'm so glad we came in. We started off with drinks and then I got the lunch special: chicken wings (honey garlic sauce on top was insanely good) with mac and cheese and corn bread - this is truly fantastic food at a price that can't be beat. My boyfriend got the catfish po boy. We both loved our food so much! Our bartender was fantastic & had such great energy. We'll definitely be back! Thanks again! read more

Kin Southern Table + Bar - Catfish Po Boy - Soul Food Near Me - Providence, Rhode Island

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I am trying to give this place some grace because they've only been open for 3 weeks and I want them to succeed however the food was beyond disappointing. I'm not sure where to start.... We started with the biscuits and....they were a good size, comes 4 to a bucket. However, ours were doughy, dense and undercooked. We told our waiter and she took them and brought another batch and they were the same but crispier. However we still sent them back yet they still charged me for them. Sighs I brought my sister with me bc I am a vegetarian. I got the french fries, side of Mac+ cheese and side of candid sweet potatoes. The candid sweet potatoes.They pretty much fried sweet potatoes, and doused them in cinnamon and nutmeg. There was nothing candied about them. NO FLAVOR! The "Baked" Mac n Cheese was watery, I asked the owner why she said because it's butter and creamy. I would remove baked from the description. NO FLAVOR. The French Fries were my favorite. No complaints there My sister got the chicken, Mac & cheese and side of collards. To her the chicken was crispy but bland need lawry's. The collards were severely tough, undercooked, too much stem, watery, too much vinegar. NO FLAVOR The manager came up and asks how it was and we shared our thoughts with her and said we'd come back in 3 months. I really wanted to try the banana pudding but honestly I was scared. Overall, no flavor!!! Where's the Lawry's??? Our experience was underwhelming for sure but we plan to give it another try. read more

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