Took Father in-law here for breakfast on Father's Day. Line was out the door hut we were seated in…read moreabout 20 min. Food was very good , prices were reasonable and everyone super friendly. I love a local diner and this one was great.

Great little spot. Very clean and comfortable. The waitress was super sweet. We both enjoyed our…read morelunch and would go back anytime!

God, I love this place!! The food is consistently excellent and the service is great. The decor…read moreis super cute as well, and they have plenty of space between the tables so you don't feel like you're on top of everyone. My bestie and I always start with the Fried Green Tomatoes, which are cooked to perfection each and every time! So delicious. We also always order the fried fish, which comes with 2 sides. The fish is fresh and moist and definitely the main attraction for us. I'm in a rut and always order the sweet potatoes and the Mac and Cheese. What can I say - I love this combination so much it warrants repeating. Those sweet potatoes are amazing and the Mac is also excellent. I got a to-go order of the fried fish for my hubby and he wanted his with the Okra and Tomatoes, which he really enjoyed. We don't get down to Mr. B's very often, so it feels like a special occasion when we eat there. The staff is always so very nice and that's the icing on the cake. If you've not been here, don't hesitate!! You can thank me later. ;)

Came for lunch while visiting Tampa. Nice building. Great customer service. Very clean…read moreestablishment. The food was not good. Ordered simple fried chicken white with yams and collards. The server initially said they maybe out of chicken. Came back to say they had chicken left. My husband order liver and onions, she was unsure about the liver and onions. She asked the cook, who was walking around out front. He responded, yes we have liver. Okay, great we ordered. She said it will take 15 minutes. We said okay. She comes back out to say they have no Lima beans. My husband says why don't you tell me what you have and I will choose. It was apparent they had very little on the menu. It's 1:30pm on a Wednesday. It helps to know your inventory. The food comes out. I could hardly cut the chicken it was so dry and overcooked. It looked dark inside as if it was old. I tasted a little piece thinking maybe it was a different seasoning, it had an aftertaste. When the server came back, we inquired about the chicken. She said it is precooked in the mornings and cooked completely when ordered. I thought that's dangerous, letting undercooked chicken sit until ordered. The liver was so dry, you can see it in the picture. My husband could not eat it. They gave the impression that the food was cooked to order. It was not. The black eye peas and yams were good. The collard greens were okay. Not sure where the gravy on the rice came from. It wasn't from the liver. We didn't eat any of the food. They charged us for half the meal. I would have given a 1, but they were very nice. My goal is never to hurt a business. I'm a business owner. But, we must give a good product. We were very disappointed.

The meat was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, falling off the bone like it had no other…read moremission in life but to make me fall in love. The rich, savory stew it's cooked in? Perfection. It had layers of flavor that were just out of this world -- warm, comforting, and a little bit indulgent, in the best way possible. But wait, the sides! The oxtail may have stolen my heart, but the sides definitely helped win me over. The rice? Fluffy, light, and the perfect base for soaking up that flavorful sauce. And don't even get me started on the plantains -- crispy on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside. They were the perfect balance of sweetness to complement the rich, savory oxtail. This meal was an absolute flavor bomb, and I'm already planning my next visit. If you haven't tried the oxtail here yet, do yourself a favor and get on that. You'll thank me later.

I was a little disappointed. I ordered the whiting fish meal and the fish was way over cooked to…read morethe point it was dry. I would pass on the Mac & cheese here also. The hush puppies were really good and so were the desserts. The banana pudding and the lemon pound cake were really good. I would come back and try other things though, maybe I came in an off day.

Three years later and the food and customer service is still amazing! Had to go back and try more…read moreof this delicious food. Restaurant is clean and small but the flavors are BIG.

First time here and it was a good pit stop. The corn bread was excellent. It was huge, moist and…read moresweet. The Mac and cheese had the brown cooked cheese and it was tasty, a good portion. The potato salad was too sweet for my liking. I think it had too much relish. The yellow rice was fine. It came with the meal. The catfish was good. Breaded well, tasted fresh. The plates are set with their sides. There was a $6 up charge to get the sides from what would be their soul food plates. I don't understand why there is an up charge for the sides and $6 at that. Even that small change would be a big difference for customers. Overall, good spot that I would I revisit.

Right her in Ybor City (Tampa) FL This is a must if you like…read moreBBQ. The food is very flavorful and big and a nice sized portion the rack of ribs has a nice Smokey flavor that I like a lot. We had the Ryan pulled pork dinner and mother but GREAT. I had the blacke eyed peas and fried Okra, it's just like my Grammy made. The Mac and cheese and baked beans were on spot as well. Oh don't forget the corn bread. YUM Eli was working his tail off. He handled the front as if he owned it. The inside has some real cool drawings on the walls. How many do you recognize?

Food was seasoned perfectly!, Ribs were tender. The potato salad wasn't ready so I ordered…read morecoleslaw, which was really good. Staff were super friendly and attentive. We will definitely return and I'll try the potato salad.

This place is more than your regular bodega. While most reviews discuss the food here, I discovered…read moreYuppi's through the Bounce app. It is an app that allows travelers to store luggage and/ or bags for a small convenience fee. In my scenario I had an Airbnb in the neighborhood that I arrived too early to check into. I was able to store my suitcases for a few hours while exploring the restaurants and bars of 7th Street. It was a seamless process and provided a quick solution to my dilemma. I felt like my possessions were in safe hands.

It's always a pleasure and you can't go wrong with whatever you pick off the menu! Yep sauce so…read moregood! The days I'm on your face I will literally travel to the end of the Earth to get it lol! If you haven't tried yuppies and you in the Tampa area, it's definitely a must try!

Went on a holiday, so they were selling out of food pretty fast. I wanted the oxtail or turkey…read morewings, but both were sold out by the time we got there. I ended up getting the honey fried chicken and my husband got the jerk chicken. He loved the jerk chicken. The fried chicken was just okay to me, but it also didn't seem fresh, so I'd be willing to try it again on a regular day and see if it's better fresh. Now the sides? They were SO good. I'd go back for the mac and cheese alone. The yams and greens were top tier too. The service was great. The lady serving everyone was so nice and had the best energy. We'll definitely be back because there were a few things we wanted to try. Looking forward to trying the oxtail and turkey wings next time.

Whenever I'm in the area, I make it a point to stop by Mangoes Café. The customer service is always…read moreamazing -- you're greeted with a smile the moment you walk in, and the place has a warm, family-style vibe. The café is small with only a few tables, so most people order to go. The menu switches throughout the week: Caribbean food earlier in the week and soul food later on. I ordered the catfish dinner with yams and mac & cheese, and everything was delicious. Be prepared to wait a little for your food since the proteins are made fresh. I waited about 30 minutes, but it was definitely worth it.

Outstanding. Dare I…read moresay superlative? The apple and pecan pie (separate) is worth the price of admission alone. The fried chicken is good but not great. What is great? The meatloaf. All day long. Any cooked vegetable dish is a great side. I haven't tried their cornbread or any gluten options. Aside from the pies. I would die for you...

Restaurant is a buffet, specializing in southern comfort food. I do not eat fried food or greens,…read morebut there were many other items to choose from. Server was great the first time, friendly and helpful. The second time, not so much. It was challenging to track her down. The ambiance is great if you are a people watcher. I am always amazed how much food people put on their plates, only to waste it. Take what you want, but eat it... don't waste it. The prices are high for a buffet; however, it is higher quality compared to similar type restaurants. Try Fred's for yourself and post a review.

Food is always a hit and the family setting is awesome. Service has always been pretty good.read more

I know the folks at Fred's have my mother back in the kitchen on the skillets. There's no way food…read morecan consistently be as tasty as it is without mom on the Labor of Love movement. My favorites are meatloaf, sweet tea and there's only one other place I know of that has Mr. Pibb on fountain. Great people. Great history. Just today I had fried catfish. I skipped desert because the sweet potatoes were so awesome. And when you think it can't get any better- tomorrow, September 19th I'll be 59 years old and can't wait to see what kind of deals I can find at Fred's. Did I mention cabbage, greens, biscuits, beans and sweet tea. See y'all in the morning.