The fooooood?! My goodness. ‍ Kountry Kitchen did NOT disappoint! -- First of all, come hungry because the portions are giving "we're going to make sure you're FED." And judging by how little we left on these plates...that mission was accomplished. -- I went with the combo meal with fried chicken wings AND fried catfish, with fried okra and cabbage on the side -- and whew! -- DELICIOUSSSSS. The chicken was crispy and seasoned, the catfish had that perfect golden coating, and the sides tasted like somebody in the kitchen actually cares about you. The okra especially? I could've easily ordered another serving. -- We also tried the oxtails, and one thing I'll mention: if you're used to Caribbean-style oxtails, these are definitely different. Don't go in expecting the same flavor profile. BUT they were still incredibly tender, moist, flavorful, and practically falling apart. Paired with the sides and that cornbread?! -- And the experience goes beyond the food! The building itself is SO cute, and I loved seeing the murals featuring famous people from the area and notable people who have visited. It gives the restaurant so much personality and makes it feel like you're stepping into a little piece of local history while getting a plate of good ol' comfort food. -- Final verdict: Come hungry. Wear something with a little stretch. And don't expect to leave much on the plate. -- Kountry Kitchen, you have a fan over here! 10/10 would absolutely run this meal back. read more

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We came for lunch on a Thursday. Their dining area is a little tight and it was filled with people so service was a little slow but we had enough time to relax and enjoy the wait. I ordered the hot honey fried chicken dish with yams and collard greens. It was so good and delicious. It's a big portion so I was well pleased with what I received. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Hot honey fried chicken with collard greens and yams - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I came to this place after hearing a lot of hype about it. They have a decent sized private lot and there is also street parking available. They have a small patio, a modest dining area and a full bar with seating. You will find a TV above the bar to watch. I loved the restaurant's colorful murals of all the famous people dining there. They have daily food and drink specials. They had $2 wings and $5 margaritas when I was there. This restaurant is known for soul food. I will say that I was very disappointed with my experience here. Our server was nice but was not very attentive. My order was wrong. I ordered the hot honey chicken with cabbage and stuffing. I got okra instead of cabbage. Also, it took about 15 minutes for me to get my food, and it was luke warm and was not very good. my stuffing tasted like it came out of a box. My friends said the same about their mac and cheese. We got deviled eggs as an appetizer and we were not impressed with those either. My chicken was mid. I have had better and I have had worse. I really wanted to like this place, but it has really fallen off and fell short of what I expected. His Place is so much better than this spot. I hope this restaurant is able to turn it around soon. read more

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Great restaurant on the near north side. I got a combo platter and everything was amazing. The catfish and wings were delicious. The fried okra was too good and I loved the baked beans. The service was quick. We came before a play and we got in and out in plenty of time. The inside is very nice and modern. There are a ton of photos on the wall of famous people who have been there. You need to check out Kountry Kitchen. read more

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This is genuinely the rudest place I've ever been. Loved the food and the upstairs patio is a vibe! The staff is unbelievably rude. read more

Two of my sisters and my niece visited Kountry Kitchen for a meal after a meeting with Ms. Pat (catering manager). The food as usual was delish. Our fried chicken was cooked at the time order. So, it's always hot out of the pan. Seasoned to perfection! It takes 20-25 minutes but worth the wait. The cabbage and Mac and cheese were also very delicious! Southern Soul cooking at its finest. One of my sisters had the chicken and waffle board. She loved it so much, thus was her second order in a week. Portions are huge. The inside is very nicely decorated. It's very clean. The staff is very friendly. We were greeting by everyone we saw. Our server, Mihi, was so professional and attentive but not overly. Their event space is extremely nice. Ms. Pat is a pleasure to work with. Definitely consider if you need a venue. read more

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Celebrated my husband's birthday tonight with family & friends. The service was excellent. They were very attentive and greeted each member of our staggered party in a timely manner and with smiles. The food was delivered hot, fresh and delicious!! The atmosphere is so chilled and welcoming!! The only complaint was it was too cold in there. Once the food came it made the temperature better! read more

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We had family in from LA, hungry for greens and so much more, so we requested a table of nine. Accommodations were made and both the meal, and service were exceptional! Kountry Kitchen is a soul food restaurant that has had a long history in Indy. Although the restaurant and event venue has been transformed inside and out, the food is still down home, good, southern cooking! Kountry Kitchen is a win-win! read more

Kountry Kitchen - Oxtail Dinner (mixed greens, yams & cornbread) - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Located on college avenue, which is about 2.7 miles from downtown Indianapolis. This is a must for authentic soul food! Modern, upscale restaurants. I highly recommend this she-crab bisque: creamy crab broth with generous chunks of real crab meat. Their signature dish: 6 hour oxtail dinner. Three large pieces o oxtail vertebrae, so juicy and the meat falls of the bone. I recommend the garlic mashed potatoes and grilled corn side dishes. It comes with a delicious piece of their signature cornbread. read more

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Pretty good! love the decor and atmosphere! Food is superb, drinks are excellent and pricing is just right!

We had such a lovely experience. The food, atmosphere,and service were superb. Our server, Arianna[sp]was professional and kind. The food iwas sooo delicious. We had the deviled eggs, fried biscuits. As well as baked and fried chicken (white). Along with the mac & cheese, garlic mashed potatoes , black eye peas, and yams. Delicious We had a lovely experience. read more

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This place is so GOOD! MUST GO if your in town! I had the combo Fried Chicken wings and smothered porkchop, cornbread dressing, candied yams and mash potatoes. The food did not disappoint! read more

Kountry Kitchen - Exterior - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

First time trying out this legendary establishment and they did not disappoint. It's smaller than I thought it would be but has a nice welcoming ambiance. The staff was nice , it was a little bit of a wait before someone took our order but food came out prettt quick. We had fried wings, catfish, which were both fried and seasoned to perfection, no sauce needed. Our sides were Mac n cheese which was extremely flavorful but just a little too salty. Sweet potatoes were perfectly pleasing and not overly sweet, collard greens and green beans which were also delicious. It also came with a huge piece of cornbread that was light and fluffy plus buttery. Washed it down with some of their very delicious homemade lemonade which I highly recommend. I will definitely be back when I need another soul food fix!! read more

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We were in town for the State Fair and wanted something more like home style cooking. This was close to where we were staying and decided to give it a try. The service was good. We were provided multiple recommendations of entrees that are popular. We ordered: Ox Tail: classic roast vibes for sure Meatloaf: would order again Kids Chicken Wings I had a special lemonade/tea that was fantastic. Overall a good experience for soul/comfort food. The cornbread was slightly dry. I needed more butter to wash it down. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Ox tail Fried Corn Fried Okra Baked Corn Bread - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I enjoy going to Kountry Kitchen is very nostalgic. I used to go out somewhere when I was little with my family now I was an adult I go and I take friends that have never been there before and see how they like the food. This is the first time I sat at the bar since they've been renovated and it was cool to go during lunch hours and we went on Juneteenth. They had a good selection of shows going on at the bar. They have a TV. We also got to meet the bartender who was really nice. This is the first time I've tried the mashed potatoes and the cabbage. They were actually good. I enjoy how the mashed potatoes were nice amount of butter, not overly seasoned. My friend enjoyed the food as well especially the the greens. The only suggestion I would make would be if they had more seating inside of the restaurant that would increase more traffic flow and not feel like people are sitting on top of each other but other than that, I like how they expanded and other people are able to have functions on the other side of the building And also a nice balcony for the warmer climate months. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Meatloaf, cabbage, greens, cornbread, and yams - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Service was friednly and warming. I ordered the oxtail grits. It was absolutely delicious. I had some catfish from my friends and it good.

Maybe the dining experience is better but I ordered delivery and was disappointed. The pics speak for themselves. I have the palette of a Michelin chef so there's not too many foods I do not like; but this was completely bland. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Torn container where the Oxtail and Grits were carelessly prepared. - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Stopped by without a reservation after an event at Indiana Landmarks (1201 Central Avenue). Since they were getting ready for their busy dinner hour, I sat at the bar. I've been here before and decided to try the fried pork chops today. My side items are the yams and green beans. There's a bread choice of dinner roll or cornbread. I chose the cornbread read more

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I promise I still want to love Kountry Kitchen, but today I said to my boyfriend, "I miss the pre-fire Kountry Kitchen". Man back then they brought out hot food and the customer service was unmatched. Today my food was BARELY warm, and the server completely got my boyfriend's meal wrong. Which we were pretty sure she was going to do becauae she was barely paying attention when taking our order. The tables are way too close together to have any type of conversation not involving the next people and the service honestly is terrible. Today it was MiMi but in all the times we've been back since they reopened we have yet to be met with great or even good service. We always seem to be bothering them. They do have good meatloaf though. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, fried corn, and flavorless cornbread. - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Chef Joseph here. Ate lunch today ay Kountry Kitchen andd it was great. I has crispy fried catcish sandwitch and house salid and it was very good. Ambiance is soyl food cooking ehich was very nice.. read more

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My friends at work and I stopped in here for lunch at the recommendation of another co-worker. We came on a Thursday and it was pretty busy. Service started off great. He gave us a few minutes to look over the menu and brought us our drinks. We decided to split the deviled eggs appetizer and were so excited to try it. It took a long time to come out, and when it did it was only 2.5 eggs. Incredibly disappointing for a $15 cold app. I ordered the hot honey fried chicken thinking it would be one piece of fried quartered chicken (or a maybe a combo) because the menu didn't say specifically what it was and it was in between quartered chicken and chicken wings. I picked mashed potatoes + fried okra as my sides and added an additional side of macaroni and cheese. One friend did the combo with whiting (at the recommendation of our server who said it was better than the catfish) and meatloaf and picked mac and cheese + mixed greens as her sides and my other friend picked the baked quartered chicken with coleslaw (can't remember her second side). Our server stopped by a long time later and said our food was being made and that we would be up next, but they were feeding a large party before us (no problem, they were here before we got here) and that it would be a "5 minute delay." 5 minutes became 15-20 minutes. During this time we also went 30+ minutes without waters being refilled. Once our food finally came, we asked for refills, salt, pepper, and vinegar. My water and one of my friend's water was refilled, but our other friend who had ordered tea never received a refill the entire time we were there (2 hours). My chicken that came out were all wings, which I did not want and wouldn't haven't ordered if the menu stated that. Our server said "they always come out like that and he would have told me if he knew I didn't know that." He went through all of the specifications of the baked vs fried chicken and dark vs white meat with my friend who ordered the baked quartered chicken, so it seems odd he would just not mention that when I ordered. And again, the menu has a separate option for chicken wings, so why would a customer expect the "hot honey fried chicken" to be only wings? He asked me 3 times if I wanted him to swap it out, which was frustrating because if I said no once, then please stop coming back to the table to ask me again. I said no thank you the first 2 times and then the 3rd time I added in that we didn't receive our food until we had already been there for an hour and I didn't want to wait that long again for a replacement. I ended up deciding I would just bring them home to my husband to eat for dinner. I ate my sides instead (glad I had gotten a 3rd one to try) and had to add copious amounts of salt and pepper to the mashed potatoes and mac and cheese because they were not seasoned. They were served hot and had a good texture, but there was no flavor, which was weird because it's a soul food spot and not at all what I remember from their original location. My fried okra was also not seasoned, but had a good breading to okra ratio and was served hot. My friend that ordered the whiting and meatloaf liked her meatloaf, but only ate part of her whiting fish and gave up because it was nothing but bones on the inside (server recommendation, but nothing was mentioned about bones). Her mixed greens were not seasoned and even after adding in malt vinegar she said they still weren't good. She did not like her mac and cheese and said the noodles tasted gummy. My other friend ate her baked chicken, said it was not seasoned like everything else, and did not like her coleslaw either after trying a bite and adding extra salt and pepper. I asked for a box for the wings and we sat without water while talking for another 30 minutes (again, we were here for 2 hours) while waiting for our server to come back so we could get checks. When he did come back we said we'd all do separate checks and instead of splitting the appetizer between he just put it on my check. This should have been split evenly or him ask us beforehand who wanted to take it if that wasn't possible. Overall, we ended up being gone from the office for 3 hours because of the drive time there and back and being in there for 2 hours to wait on food, eat, and wait for a check. Just something to think about if you are also wanting to stop in for lunch on a weekday. We were collectively disappointment in the flavor of the food and experience we had there and would not come back, which was a huge departure from when we first sat down, looked at the menu, and joked we'd have to come back enough times to order a different appetizer to split each time until we had tried them all. Our server was friendly and had manners, but lacked attention to detail and follow up, which are key to guests having a good experience. read more

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We were excited to try out this Indy staple comfort food! The menu is your standard southern fare and there is an entire bar with many options to choose from. Good hours. We got the meatloaf and the mashed potatoes/green beans. It was very succulent meatloaf with onions in it (good texture)! Mashed potatoes were on point! The soup of the day was full of flavor. I wish the ambiance was less stale and had more personality - judging by the decor it could honestly be any restaurant, would love to see more personality shine through. The best part was the service: our waitress was absolutely phenomenal, a sweetheart who we had great conversation with the entire time. We stayed extra long and got more drinks just to talk to her a little longer. read more

Kountry Kitchen - 1 Meatloaf - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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This was my first visit to the new building. My party of three arrived shortly after opening on a Sunday. The restaurant is nicely decorated with hand painted murals and actual photos of famous people that have dined at the restaurant. It also has a bar. It started off a bit rocky, but ended on a good note. Service wasn't as pleasant as we had hoped initially, but our waitress quickly warmed up to us. It was disappointing for my friend to discover there wasn't any coffee available for breakfast. I ordered apple juice only to be told it wasn't available either. We both settled for orange juice. I ordered the chicken and waffles. The portion was plentiful and delicious. I really liked the waffle. I also tasted the fried green tomatoes. They were good as well. Everyone loved their meals, and decided we would return. read more

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The ambiance is great, the service was good, and the food was excellent! Especially for the price. I had the meatloaf, chicken wings, mashed potatoes, green beans, and fried green tomatoes, for under $30. YUMMY!! Definitely plan on trying everything on the menu! LBVS read more

AWFUL Ordered the following carry out: Pork Chop dinner, cabbage, pinto beans, extra cornbread Smothered pork chop dinner, greens, mashed potatoes, extra cornbread Pork chop sandwich. Total was $65, gave server $10 tip, total spent $75. Sandwich was so so, not great. Smothered pork chops were not good at all, had some heavy brown gravy. Only received 1 pork chop with this dinner. Greens were bland. Had to ask for the extra cornbread, was charged, but not included. Complaint not with cost, complaint with quality and care. Will not return. read more

This has to be the best food in Indy. Service was awesome. But food was over the top! Crispy fried catfish, delicious deviled eggs and hearty pork chops is what we ordered. Wonderful! Must stop by! read more

On 5/9/26, I was in Indy visiting with some family and decided to take them to kountry kitchen for some good food. I made a reservation by phone because the internet wouldn't let me maje one for 7 people. The food and table service were good during our family visit; however, the subsequent customer service and lack of billing transparency were highly disappointing. We were charged an automatic 23% large party fee ($48.27) for our group of seven. This policy was never mentioned during our phone reservation or when settling the bill. When I discovered the charge later and called to inquire, the representative was entirely indifferent. Instead of offering an apology or a professional explanation, she simply said "ok" and dismissed my concerns. While large party fees are common, failing to disclose them upfront is poor business practice. Hidden fees leave a poor impression despite a good meal. The dismissive attitude from the staff turned a good dining experience into a highly frustrating interaction. read more

So, on Thursday evening August 14th after work I had a 5pm reservation at the restaurant. It was my first time at the new Kountry Kitchen. It's in a great growing neighborhood on North College Ave. There are no stairs entering the building, you'll have to enter the doors facing Ace building across the street. Kountry Kitchen does have an event center along with a rooftop now. There are plenty of parking spaces on the lot as well as street parking. I highly recommend you to reserve especially if it's more than one person. I was seated as soon as I arrived at 5pm, it wasn't many people inside of the restaurant since it was still an early evening at 5pm. For, my entrée I ordered rib tips that came with two sides which were yams, and mac and cheese. To, drink I had a sweet tea to drink that should had been sweeter. The sides yams were absolutely delicious, the mac and cheese wasn't cheesy like the menu described, however the mac and cheese was still good. The rib tips were definitely made in the oven, BBQ had a sweet tangy to it, the rib tips were well seasoned, a lot of fatty meat on the rib tips, but overall on the rib tips wasn't bad. Now, the Server could had been a little more friendly, she never asked me if I wanted more sweet tea, but she did come around few times asked me how's the food as well as if I needed anything. Kountry Kitchen does have a full bar, have a lot of events there, and as I was leaving at 6pm there was an event on their rooftop called Bourbon and cigars. I'll definitely go back to try other items on the menu. read more

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I've been here for a few events over the summer and have had a blast each time. The food is delicious, the staff is friendly and hilarious, and the service is always great - especially given we had large groups. Be sure to check out the new event venue and rooftop space. read more

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I, like most of the sports world, heard about Kountry Kitchen thanks to the legendary Shannon Sharpe. He said if you're in Indy, you *have* to go to Kountry Kitchen, so I did--and he wasn't wrong. This place has a great atmosphere, excellent service, and food that hits all the right notes. As always, I started with the fried chicken wing to gauge the quality, and after one bite, I knew I was dealing with something special. Both the fried chicken and the smothered pork chop were excellent choices for my two meats. The mashed potatoes and gravy? Full of flavor and a perfect pairing. Now, let's talk mac & cheese. I was skeptical at first--it didn't look like the kind I usually get excited about--but I was wrong. This mac & cheese was incredible! And then I saw jumbo shrimp on the menu and had to add some to the mix--they might have just stolen the show. Shannon was right--this place is a must-visit! read more

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Really enjoyed the seafood combo that I got which had catfish, shrimp, and corn bread, with green beans and mixed greens as my sides. Corn bread is hit or miss for me, but this one was great! The only downside was that it took our group of 3 a while to get our food, but we weren't in a rush. I'd probably opt to order online and pick it up the next time I'm in Indianapolis. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Seafood combo dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Best lunch I've had in a long time, hands down. Got the fried pork chops with mac and cheese and fried corn. Everything was excellent. Usually restaurants are hits on their main dishes and slide off on the sides, but they got both right. I couldn't tell you which side I liked better they were both that good. The pork chops were seasoned well and moist. The only negative, and it was a really small thing, was the cornbread was kind of flat and bland. Service was fast and courteous. This place is an absolute hidden treasure. I'd recommend to anyone especially for a cold day if you're looking for some comfort food. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would read more

I dined in at Kountry Kitchen with a group of 25, and they accommodated us well. Service was great and the food was delicious, fresh and hot. I definitely left satisfied and with my peach cobbler which was also good read more

Expensive food in a cold environment The food is good but $20 for an entree and 2 sides is not doable in this economy. Service is sometimes friendly but not always read more

Honestly Shaq sent me but now I'm sending you? Kountry Kitchen is a legendary spot, you'll see homage paid to many notable people who have visited including President Obama. Pretty cool, but how's the food. Everything is your standard soul food, I believe at a premium cost but worth it for the legacy and the quality. Seating is a bit tight but in a way it adds to the charm. I had the combo meal which is an excellent value if you're looking to try a couple of things at one go. Meatloaf is nice, incredibly juicy and just the right amount of ketchup on. The chicken wings are crisp, break apart with ease and once you dig in you taste the seasonings and the tender meat inside. Fried Okra is as good as it gets, what a treat. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Meal Combo (fried wings, meatloaf) with okra and Mac n cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I joined a friend for lunch today and my food was disappointing. I ordered whole fried catfish. It wasn't steaming hot, and it was kind of hard. Green beans and black-eyes peas were average. It will probably be awhile before O return. read more

Kountry Kitchen - Seafood combo with shrimp, catfish filet, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Let me start by saying, genetically I have an arm made for cooking. #IYKYK That being said, it hurts my heart to review this restaurant with a less than 4 star rating. On this visit, I had 4 wings, Mac and cheese, cornbread dressing. My wings were fried in old grease. Both the color on the coating and the flavor denoted this. They were edible, but with a hint of grease flavor. The Mac and cheese was made at the stovetop and not baked, which is my preference. The flavor was good, but I prefer baked and it was also warm, not hot, almost as if it was scooped out of a pan and heated in a microwave to knock the chill off. The dressing was drier than I prefer. It was a true cornbread dressing, but I add a little razzle dazzle to mine to give it a creamier taste and texture. I'm not chef, but the daughter and granddaughter of Mississippi Delta farm raised home cooks. I love a good soul food meal and I used to love this establishment. Something was off on my visit and I just can't put my finger on it. The service was excellent! We had Brandy as our waitress. She was kind and attentive, she was quick and efficient. Brandy is an asset to the staff there. read more

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Of course I had to get some more catfish but this time I did 3 pieces. The greens are a hit like always! The catfish is nice and crispy! Mmm read more

Kountry Kitchen - Fried catfish - Soul Food Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Stopped into this Indy staple for lunch while downtown for the day. While I've made a visit many years ago, this was my first time to the newly remodeled restaurant and it was stunning inside! Leslie was our waitress and was incredibly kind. I ordered a sweet tea (it was made fresh) and their fried chicken meal with greens, sweet potatoes and an extra side of mac & cheese. My friend ordered their neck bones dinner with two sides too. He loved it! The greens and fried chicken were as delicious as I remembered - well seasoned and cooked to perfection. I will pass on the Mac & cheese though, it was okay and was more stove top than southern baked. I am only giving this 4/5 stars due to the mac, the cornbread, and the cost. After tip, our lunch meal came to $70. LorT that's a lot for a lunch, a soul food one at that. I was glad the service was so good and I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a nice sir down soul food joint in Indy - it's a Circle City staple. read more

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First off, be prepared to wait--a long time wait. Especially on Sundays. I waited 20 minutes to be seated and then an extra 10 minutes just to be served. Their flow seems lost, very unorganized. I feel that with the remodeling, the dine in area should be a bit bigger. Everyone was standing around the very small bar area to place takeout orders, food delivery pickup. That should be in a separate area so there's not so much congestion when you walk in. The food was subpar. I didn't care for my burnt meatloaf, but my yams and Mac and Cheese was good. Could it have been better? Yes, but I kinda understand when you have a crowd. The lemonade was awesome as always! In short, maybe avoid coming here on Sunday afternoons to avoid the post church crowd and come during the weekday when it's quieter and calm. read more

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