I worked across the street in the 90s. People in our office would go and report back…read more If they liked you, the food was great. If you were white, they probably didn't like you. Those people got unseasoned, undercooked food. No salt at the table and their waiter would be so rude and aggressive, you were afraid to ask for some. (Clearly intentional.) After a while, friends from the office would go just to report back so we'd all have a laugh about it. Tragic history. Crazy experience. Welcome to Phoenix. At least you have a story to tell.

Not sure what can be said that hasn't been already. I can't claim to be a soul food expert, but I…read moredo know a great tasting meal when I have one. Popped in before a Suns game, an easy walk past Chase Field. It was good to get away from the usual pregame options. The place was clean and inviting, and had a little bit of a "back in time" feel without being dated. Quickly and pleasantly welcomed and seated. Then came the hard part, making choices. We had fried chicken and fried catfish, with sides of Mac and Cheese, macaroni salad (yep, Mac two ways), greens and mashed potatoes with gravy. All were great, obviously home made from longstanding recipes. Especially into the greens, which were bursting with flavor. The catfish was delish, and my wife called the fried chicken the best she ever had. Saved room for peach cobbler, which was served smoking hot. The perfect sweet end to the savory meal. Next time I'm all in on pork chops, which looked amazing. And we will come on a Sunday, the only day dressing is available as a side option. If you're looking for a meal that feels like a friend had you over for supper, go here! Thanks Mrs. White's family!

I decided to join my nephew at the local farmer's market by him (Pinnacle Peak Farmer's market) and…read morethat's where we discovered Joe, proud owner of Go Go Joes. I ordered the chicken wings with a side of Mac n cheese. My nephew ordered the jerk pulled pork sandwich with Mac n cheese. Oh my my my, the food was absolutely delicious. If you ever see Go Go Joes at the farmers market or have any catering needs, I highly recommend!!

I decided I wanted to have my son's graduation dinner catered. After careful deliberation I took a…read morechance on Go Go Joes, I am from Texas and wasn't able to sample any of the dishes. Joe and Mariana did not disappointment - Plenty of food - we tried several dishes and yep they were all good. Mariana came through and setup everything after a 7pm graduation around 9pm, Joe called to let me know he could not make it but I would be taken care of - all true. It was great to have to deal with a restaurant and everyone was able to come in eat, get full and eat more.. definitely recommended.. and budget friendly! Check them out!

This is my first and only experience with Kings. I ordered food at an event for a friend from…read moreKings based on what she saw others had ordered because it looks great. My friend and I waited and waited for the food. I opened the order when I got it before leaving the window and the lady working the window gave me someone else's food. Thankfully, and the other customer recognized their order and got their food just fine. The lady working the window apologized, gave me a water, and I waited longer. She apologized again and said that they'd bring the food to me. They didn't bring the food and instead gave part of my order to a different friend to bring to me. I went back and asked for the rest of the order. The lady working the window said that she gave me my order. I said no, we only got part of it. She then became unbelievably inappropriate saying that I'm lying, stealing from a Black man business owner, not well, and all kinds of things that were uncalled for because they were paid nearly $40 for the order plus a 20% tip! I told my friend what happened and to do a charge back. I went back again with the partial order to try and explain that this was all that was received. Instead, the woman working the window immediately started berating me, threatening to embarrass me, and other things that were incredibly unhelpful to reconcile the situation. Mind you, I am not the type to act a fool and was at the event representing an organization so at no time did I raise my voice or return the treatment I received from this business. She asked what I wanted her to do and I told her that a refund because I know how chargebacks are bad for small businesses. She said okay and asked for the last 4 digits of the card, so I had to get them from my friend. I went back to my friend to get the numbers, got back in line to give them to her, and I gave them to her. She asked why I kept getting back in line...well, how else was I supposedto get help because that line was the only line. Instead of refunding my friend, the lady shut the window, talked to the owner, and reopened the window and started taking more orders. I got back in line again to find out if the refund had been done and she said that they were not going to refund and there was nothing else that they could do. I told my friend this and she's going to move forward hopefully with the chargeback. Mind you if the order and had been fulfilled correctly, then I wouldn't have had to go back multiple times asking for the order nor would I be writing this negative review. Our other friends who actually got their orders said the food was good, so there's that I suppose. This type of exchange is why so many businesses fail. Simple things like decent service and order management. I was not the only person waiting for an extended period. I was not the only person whose order was messed up. I encourage this business to invest in an digital order taking CMS and not writing things in dark pen on the boxes themselves. If digital order taking isn't possible for now, and that's OK if it is, then invest in guest check server notepads. They are less than $10 on Amazon. The orders can be written on them with customers' names and phone numbers, the bottom can be torn off for customers to have while they are waiting for food, and, in order for a customer to receive their order, they must surrender the torn off portion. Doing something either electronically or handwritten like explained would provide a system for checks and balance instead of relying on someone's memory. Also, consider coaching, retraining, and/or replacing the woman that was working the window today as her behavior is bad for business. She was not able to or chose not to maintain composure, decorum, and handle the pressure of all of the customer traffic. Though I did not get loud, she did get loud with me and other customers saw this every time she did this. That affects business. Her choices and behavior today cost this business vending opportunities with me, my employer, the organization I was representing at today's event, and probably with other customers who saw her disrespect, treatment, and unkindness towards me.

Kings Plate is an absolutely must find and try…read more We ordered the Catfish and Shrimp plate. The batter on the fish and shrimp was delicious. So flavorful. Perfectly cooked. The Collard Greens made with Smoked Turkey had me wanting more. Mac and Cheese super cheesy Finally. I found some real good Soul Food. This is a pop up food truck. If you follow him on his Social Media pages he says where he will be. I've had it pinned for months in my Yelp Collection. So worth the wait.

Had high hopes after reading the great comments in the AZ Republic…read more Ordered 2 pieces of chicken. The sides we decided on were potato salad and the candied yams. Had biscuits instead of corn bread The chicken was over cooked and the wing and drumstick was rather lean Potato salad was so salty it was inedible. The biscuits were very dense, not at all light or flakey The upside were the candied yams. They were good The server was excellent. The food let her down.

CC's is not easy to see from the street because it is in a courtyard between 2 office buildings and…read morea parking garage. The location is accurate and your best parking option is the garage for 2800 N Central. It is a pay lot but CC's will validate your parking receipt. CC's is a soul food type of restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. I visited for lunch about 3 weeks ago. I read the fried chicken is popular so I ordered the 4 piece version with sides of rice and gravy along with some maque choux and a biscuit for $21. The food arrived about 15 minutes later on a big plate. The chicken pieces had a dark brown crust and were quite good tasting. Not too crusty and with hot and flavorful meat on the bone. The rice and light brown gravy were good and the maque choux looked different from the South Louisiana variety but I still enjoyed it. It had corn, tomatoes, onions and bell peppers in it. I'll bet few locals have ever heard of it! The tablevservice was good too. This was a lot of food and I didn't finish it all but it was all good tasting and very close to real southern style cooking. I would be happy to return.

I was a little worried walking in cause it seemed pretty quiet inside (I also came not too long…read moreafter they opened so that might've had something to do with it lol) THAT SHRIMP was fried perfectly. Perfectly crispy. The sweet and spicy sauce was delicious and perfectly balanced out by the bread in the po boy. The fries I asked for extra crispy and they were PERFECT. We also ordered the leg meal with hot lemon pepper and they were incredible! So well cooked not dried out at all. Will definitely be coming back!

First time here. Greeted by Ms Jackie aka momma soulfood. She made you feel right at home with her…read morewarm friendly persona. If you want good ole southern cooking, this is the place. I ordered the catfish fillet meal. It came with 4 generous size fillets and with 2 sides to pick from. I chose, greens with smoked turkey and spaghetti. I tell you the catfish was on fire. Crispy cornmeal crunch on the outside and cooked firm but not dry. Just the way I like it. It was served right out of the fryer. My husband had fried pork chops. 2 big chops. Cooked to perfection. He had mashed potatoes/gravy and potato salad. He was happy, as his meal was seasoned well. We were there mid afternoon and would not expect a lot of folks at that time. The restaurant itself is super clean. Music in the background R&B via pandora. I will definitely be back to try some other meals and perhaps order some desserts.

Well I'll admit was worried due to some of the reviews I read about the service. But to my surprise…read morewhen I went with the wife we were greeted on a Tuesday afternoon with warmth and attentiveness. The food wow that was some of the best soul food I've had. The greens were fresh and back eyed peas had a wonderful taste to them. All in all the flavor was delicious and had more than enough for dinner tonight and possibly for lunch tomorrow. Our total was $63. It was well worth the price point. The ambiance was amazing with good vibes with an open concept. If you're looking for a more quieter and easy dinning experience try going in the afternoon as they do become extremely busy during the weekends!! The wife and I will be back again.

The server was very pleasant and courteous! Great job!! My…read morefirst time here, I wanted to try somewhere different, and this did it for me!! The environment was very relaxing and chilled! The food was absolutely amazing...collard greens, candied yams, Mac & cheese, fried catfish (fried just right) and honey cornbread!!! You will definitely get your money's worth!!! I will be back and will bring friends with me! Thank you for your service!

This place is a diamond in the rough! I buddy of mine suggested this place and we came out on a…read moreTuesday evening. The place was semi-packed but we still got seated right away. The restaurant is a rustic building with an open wooden ceiling. Pretty cool!! Service was amazing! Our waiter made sure we were well taken care of and constantly checked on us. The food was another story! I wasn't expecting next level fried chicken in Phoenix!!! In other words the food was on point!!!! Overall, great spot! Great service, great drinks and amazing food!!!!

Tried Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles and honestly... I don't get the hype. The grits were lumpy, the…read morecatfish was greasy and not well seasoned. Overall the food missed the mark. The cornbread was pretty good, and the Cadillac margarita tasted good, but definitely on the weaker side. Shoutout to our server for being friendly and attentive, but unfortunately the food didn't live up to expectations. Pretty disappointing experience overall especially with the hr wait.

The most amazing wings and pasta I've ever had!! My go to order is sweet heat wings and Cajun…read morepasta. I'm sure everything on the menu is bomb. They don't make it like this at most restaurants, this is quality! Yes, it's that good, don't question it, just order, and you're welcome

Food so good, they'll run out if you don't get there early or by mid day! Order online it'll make…read morethe process much quicker

Hey man say man, we found another gem. We just moved recently so of course I put the yelp app to…read morework. The first time we found this location it was closed. They are currently open Wednesday - Sunday but definitely worth the wait. There was a gent named Stacy and the back accompanied by one of his colleagues and they were both very hospitable. Stacy even offered to let me try his jerk chicken that's not yet on the menu but it should be . I definitely ate with my eyes as I ordered Catfish, fried chicken, ribs, black eyed peas, candied yams, and the surprise add of the jerk chicken. Everything was finger licking good. I definitely recommend this location, but order directly through the business as Uber Eats did add an additional 10 charge even though I went in to pick up the food.

Ribs served cold and greasy. Macaroni and cheese served…read morecold. Okra was good. Corn bread served cold. No butter. No pepper. Place is dirty. Food temp violations everything.

We recently used Fat Freddy's Catering for my parents' 40th anniversary party, and they were…read moreabsolutely fantastic. The food was great--everything was fresh, flavorful, and a hit with all of our guests. But what really stood out was the service. Bradford went above and beyond in every way. He helped keep the party running smoothly by picking up plates, keeping things organized, and even making to-go boxes for guests at the end of the night. He was an absolute rock star and made a huge difference in allowing us to relax and enjoy the celebration. Couldn't recommend them more highly!

We used Fat Freddy's Catering for a 60th birthday party. The entire experience was very pleasant…read moreand hassle-free. The ordering process was clear and efficient and the administrative staff was always available to answer any questions that arose. This company is not short on communication and both the owner, Eric, and manager, Carson, ensured that our experience was wonderful and our expectations were exceeded. The catering menu itself is large (15 pages long) and diverse with many different options including passed appetizers, dinner packages, carving stations, and much more. We opted for the delivery service and ordered about ten Heavy Hor's d'Oeuvres from the À la carte menu items for our party of 45. Delivery was on time and set up was as expected. While I would not recommend the Crab & Cheese Rangoons (overcooked and dry) nor the Bruschetta (Crostini toasts were too hard/crunchy), most of our menu choices were delicious: - Mini Cuban Sandwiches (amazing) - Mini Beef Wellingtons with Creamy Horseradish (amazing) - Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers (excellent) - Flatbread with pulled pork and caramelized onions (excellent) - Marinated Grilled Vegetable Display (excellent) - Firecracker Shrimp Spring Rolls (good, but a bit overcooked/crunchy) [- Tomato bruschetta itself was fresh and flavorful] Overall a great first experience ... This company was very easy to work with and we will use them again for future events.