My wife had the chicken. She really enjoyed it. I had gumbo and collard greens. The gumbo was average but the collard greens were outstanding. Positives- Chicken and Collard Greens. Negatives-The lady that took our order either didn't hear us or didn't care. She didn't even take my wife's order and got mine wrong. On the positive side the cook came over and coached her. read more

Yum! We stopped here on the way through on a road trip and sooooo glad we did! Catfish po-boy, chicken tenders, BLT, cabbage, mac & cheese, and peach cobbler were all AMAZING! Super friendly staff, convenient parking. We got takeout and went to the park to throw down. read more

Pee Wees - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

Long time Yelp user who's never left a review in their life, but that changes today!! Why? Because Pee Wee's is that good. My partner and I were traveling to Quad Cities on a little day trip. We came across Pee Wee's on Yelp and decided we should give it a try. One of the greatest decisions we've ever made. A cute little corner establishment, the owner, Big Will, was behind the counter taking orders. We got the 2 piece white meat chicken, cornbread, greens, mac & cheese, candied yams, red beans & rice, peach cobbler, and a slice of sweet potato pie. All of this totaled ~ $40 and was a perfect filling meal for 2 people. While we waited, Big Will chatted us up. He started Pee Wee's 8 years ago, made it through the challenges of a pandemic, and now runs the restaurant as a takeout only place. Need somewhere to sit? Take Big Will's recommendation (with excellent analog directions provided) and eat alongside the river just a few minutes down the road. With some of the most breathtaking views of the Mississippi in front of us, my partner and I sat in our car and dug into the most insanely good meal. The chicken was so juicy and beautifully seasoned. The yams were like all the flavors of fall in a cup. The greens were indescribably good. The red beans & rice was excellent. The peach cobbler was a treat. I really cannot recommend this place enough. I was smiling through the whole meal. I'm smiling writing this review remembering it :) read more

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I was recently working at Pepsi, Rock Island Ill, when I stopped in for dinner at Pee Wees recommended to me by my Wisconsinite coworkers. I was thoroughly impressed. The bread, the seasoning, the shrimp. The best. My Shrimp Po boy sandwich was second to none... Big Will, aka Pee Wee, was nothing short of welcoming. Off street parking. The waiting area clean and nicely decorated. I stopped back the next day and got Shimp and Catfish Po boys for my coworkers. If you're within 30 minutes it's so worth the drive. Locksmith Steve read more

Food was DELICIOUS. VERY flavorful. There wasn't a single thing that wasn't amazing. Best soul food I've had from a restaurant. The whole staff if very professional, but also very nice & personable from the nice lady at the counter, to the cook, to the owner. The inside is clean & there's always soul music playing. Nice place overall. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

Pee Wees - Sweet potato pecan pie - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

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Absolutely delicious and more than reasonable! Everything was freshly cooked. We had a shrimp basket, chicken basket, Mac n cheese and peach cobbler. Go now! read more

Pee Wees - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

Some of the best food in the Quad Cities. Friendly staff and a cool place to have as an option for food. Tastes like the whole process of making your meal is cared for and crafted to perfection. read more

Everything went right... they make the very best Shrimp PoorBoy hoagies for being above the Mason Dixon Line!!! Has been my Birthday selection favorite for the last two years now! read more

Pee Wee's restaurant did a great job - above and beyond - in catering for a funeral recently for more than 75 people. The food was fantastic - southern fried chicken, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and old fashioned cornbread. It was a pleasure to work with the restaurant owner, who was able to accommodate a few last minute changes to the guest count and an earlier delivery time. I highly recommend the restaurant, the food, the service and the owner. read more

Some of the best soul/creole food I've tasted in the quad cities!! Everything is packed with flavor! When I walked in the doors and saw grandma at the counter I just knew it was gonna be good. Omgg that peach cobbler was sooo good. It's definitely a taste of home read more

Pee Wees - Half fried wings, greens, Mac n cheese, peach cobbler, corn bread, mild sauce, and lemon pepper seasoning - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

2nd time here. Brought 2 friends. This time I ordered the Shrimp Poor Boy. Will, the owner, provided great service. The food is so worth the wait. Made with love. read more

Pee Wees - Order counter - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

I had the red snapper with greens and sweet potatoes with a side of green tomatoes. The red snapper came out crispy and delicious. The greens were tender with a great flavor. The tomatoes were tangy. Great food overall. The staff was courteous and congenial. read more

What can I really say about this place other than "Ermagherd!" After a week of trying various eateries all over Quad-Cities I'm so glad I found this place. It's off the beaten path in a residential neighborhood. It appears to have been a converted home and can easily be missed if you aren't keeping an eye out for it. This place, in my opinion, is the best eats in town. Soul food at its best. The people working here are by far the kindest and friendliest people around. They put a lot of work and love into their food and it definitely shows. The food and even the desserts are made from scratch. I ordered a fried catfish filet plate and was not disappointed. The plate came with two sides and cornbread. Collard Greens: Pure life altering joygasm. Yes joygasms all day because of these collard greens. You get real bits of turkey paired in well seasoned greens. A good tasting of salt and juices made for an amazing party in your mouth. Y'all need to try these greens. Please add this to your bucket list if you haven't already tried it. Mac and Cheese: Their mac and cheese is no frills awesomeness. Cheesy gooey goodness in every bite. There was a fair texture to it and not all mush. Plenty of flavor that unsurprisingly, pairs extremely well with the collard greens. Catfish Filet: A nice large catfish filet with perfect breading. It had a crunch and texture to it that's amazing. The catfish tasted clean and not muddy. Cooked fresh and came out hot. Breading never slid off the meat of the fish and held well. The fish went amazing with the tabletop hot sauce they had (Trappey's IIRC). Cornbread: Loved the cornbread. Had a taste that makes you want to go home and hug your family. That special nice to have side on your plate that just makes you want to smile the entire time you eat. Sweet Potato Pie: Bits of real sweet potato in the filling. Amazing... I can't even... I mean... just eat it please. All in all, this was the one establishment that I'd have to visit if I was in the area. Good, honest, down to earth delicious cooking. I've never had a meal where I just kept nodding my head in agreement at how good it was. If this place was in a major city like Los Angeles, Dallas, or New York I'd have no doubt that the food they serve would be building lines out the doors, down the streets, and around the corner. They cook their food when its ordered so its served fresh and hot. So there appears to a be a fair wait after ordering. I assume it may be good to call and order ahead if you want to mitigate your wait. Other than that, make sure you try this place and give your stomach a treat please. read more

Pee Wees - Fried Catflish Filet Plate. Collard greens, Mac and cheese, cornbread, and a sweet potato pie - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

*UPDATE* we came back as promised :) delicious! Tried Mac n cheese, meat pies, gumbo (the gumbo was a freebie!) again crazy happy with our food! My favorite was the meat pies. Delicious filling and super thin flaky crust. I highly recommend trying them! They also do a jerk chicken, so next time we are definitely trying that! Y'all, do NOT pass up Pee Wee's!!!!!!! Let me tell you...FIRE!!! When I say we hit the jackpot, the jackpot! First off, the place is squeaky clean. Motown playing and best service in the world! There is no substitution for honest and friendly people. That will keep a business running even during a recession! Darcy at the front taking our order is a gem. She had us try a sample of their take on red beans and rice and it was literally the best I've ever had. No joke. So naturally that was ordered as a side. The owner was there working and making suggestions and just being an overall nice person right along with the rest of the workers. Asked about us and talked back and forth about our travels. We felt really welcome and honored to be treated so We went with their suggestions and had Ox tails (only available on the weekends), French fries, red beans and rice, fried chicken wings, and cornbread. Ox tails - rich smooth gravy with carrots. Hubby was very pleased and I loved it as well. French fries - fresh cut and delicious. Lightly salted. Red beans and rice aka my soul mate - so good. Beans soft but not over cooked. Rice cooked perfectly. Made with pork andouille sausage peppers, onions, etc. the flavor was phenomenal. Slightly spicy. You HAVE to try this dish! Fried chicken wings - Golden and crispy and light! I didn't have to fight to get it off the bone, it just slid right off. The pieces are the right size not those jumbo wings that are flavorless. They even cut their own chicken pieces. So impressed! Cornbread - fluffy and sweet and moist! Best I've had outside of Louisiana. We are going to be back in the area in 2 weeks and will definitely be back. I have to try the greens and the meat pies when we come back. I feel like the red snapper is about to happen too! read more

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Amazing food and great people!! Do do wish they would open for dine in. I recommend their fried Chicken and greens!!

Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 4/5 This place is a gem that I heard about and I can say I had the whole chicken and it was seasoned to perfection and crunchy sooo good. The mac and cheese was good! The Mash and Coleslaw was stellar the only thing I wish we could have done was dine in but due to the lack of help he is forced to do carry out only. Anyways stop in this spot and grab some good soul food oh! And the Lemon cake was scrumptious..... read more

Stopped to pick up greens, red beans and rice and chicken wings. After 20 minute car ride home the wings could have not been crispier! YUM. Husband enjoyed the greens and red beans & rice. Had shrimp po'boys last time. As good as New Orleans! Friendly folks who really care. read more

Awesome hidden gem in the QC area. Great selection of menu items made to perfection. You won't be disappointed!

I'm a big fan of the shrimp po boy. Wednesdays is buy 1 and get the second at 50% off. Mac and cheese, red beans/rice and gumbo are fantastic. Once I get my fill of these, I will try the chicken and pork chops. Atmosphere is very friendly!! read more

Excelllent home cooked food for the soul. Always consistent and the service is always good, as well.

Last night in Moline, and I was ono for some old fashioned comfort food. Searched Yelp and settled on Pee Wees a few miles away. Stopped by in the early afternoon. Pee Wees is in a residential district with lots of parking, although I'm sure it must get very busy around meal hours. Very clean interior. There are a few tables inside, it seems like the majority of their business is takeout. Wanted to try a couple of items, but they didn't have a mixed plate. Did the next best thing and got a smothered pork chop plate with 2 sides (collard greens, green beans) and a 2 piece chicken basket with fries. $16 not including tax or tip. In due time my order was ready and I took it back to the hotel. On the drive back I was tortured by the wonderful smell of the dishes, I couldn't wait to dig in! When I ate, the taste blew me away! The succulent gravy, the juiciness of the pork chop, the satisfying crunch and moistness of the fried chicken, and all 3 sides were thoroughly enjoyable! This was the best meal I had for both value and taste during my week trip to Rock Island! I will keep Pee Wee's in mind if my travels ever bring me back! Definitely repeat and recommend! read more

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I love finding great local food, and this little spot didn't disappoint We ordered a shrimp po-boy, boudin, chicken and andouille gumbo, mac and cheese, meat pies, and the owner threw in some red beans and rice The sauce on the shrimp was fantastic, the flavor medley of the gumbo was incredible, the red beans were amazing The meat pies brought back memories of my honeymoon in Jamaica; good and hot The boudin had great heat The mac and cheese epitomizes home cookin' If you live nearby, check this place out Thank you, William; what a great experience read more

Great diversity of spices and flavors! Pee Weed is the real thing - soul food like it should be, expertly prepared! We had the best chicken/andouille sausage gumbo, the BEST, and my momma comes from Louisiana, Dad from Mississippi. Collard greens were flavorful and not cooked to death; honeyed yams were soft and sweet; slaw was nice and the I got cabbage which is great. All home made. Place is very friendly and fun. read more

Pee Wees - Each dish had its own character and flavors. Very good kitchen team. Owner and sons keep Pee Wee's legacy going very well - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

Easily the best food in the quad cities. Like a giant hug from your grandmother every time I eat here. Give it a try! You won't be disappointed. read more

Sorry the only picture was the menu, the food was so good it was gone before I even thought about one lol. The owner was welcoming and friendly. He was running the whole show (cooking, cashiering, phone orders) while his team was on lunch, and with a great demeanor. Ok so the food, amazing. This down home spot has so many great options and have great flavor. I got the wings with honey hot sauce on the side and it was amazing. The sauce was well balanced with spice and sweetness and the wings had a great crunch (even with 30 min till I got home to eat). The Mac and cheese was great and cheesy and the cornbread was a hit too. Next up, I got to try the seafood gumbo. read more

ordered a smothered pork chop meal and get home to eat it and it wasn't nothing but pork chop bones and smothered no meat what so ever I'm so disappointed to where I called them he asked me what can he do I said nothing I don't even wanna bother with fix it honestly that bone they sold me was a smack in the face never again I promise you read more

This is a taste of NOLA in Illinois. Meeting PeeWee was a treat. His Boudain !!!!! Is to die for. I will be back! read more

Pee Wees - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

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absolutely HORRIBLE. chicken was falling apart at a simple TOUCH. i like my chicken to stay TOGETHER, not apart. made me have 5 seizures in 49 minutes. plated it and it did in-fact disappoint. i will never come here again even if my life depends on it. made my feet swell i think i'm allergic, i thoroughly enjoyed it. 5 stars just for that. read more

Pee Wees - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

REAL Soul Food. Everything I had was good af!!! Smothered pork chop & greens was fire!!! Also the owner Will was so nice & welcoming! I'll definitely be back whenever I'm in town! read more

Pee Wees - Smothered pork chop, greens, yams, corn bread, & strawberry cake - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

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This place is amazing. I was really craving some soul food but didn't want to go through the process of making it. I ordered there 2piece chicken basket which included a breast, wing and fries. The chicken was juicy and flavorful. The fries were shoestring and delicious too. I also ordered a side of Mac and cheese; it was cheesy and seasoned well. I plan to return and try their smothered chicken. read more

Pee Wees is a must stop for soul food!!!!! Fabulous, friendly, and you won't regret it! read more

Pee Wees - Red snapper filet, collards, and Mac and cheese! - Soul Food Near Me - Rock Island, Illinois

fire all i can say. everything all four of us ordered was on point. cat fish great greens great, not bitter. and the mac and cheese was on point! read more

The guy behind the counter, Will, stopped what he was doing and greeted us when we walked through the door. We had burgers and fried mushrooms for lunch and they tasted just GREAT! Everybody at Pee Wees is friendly and welcoming, the food is super tasty and very reasonably priced and WE JUST PLAINLY HAD A GOOD TIME! read more

Fantastic naked wings! Rally enjoyed the sweet chili sauce. Can't wait to try more sauces.

The food was absolutely amazing. I had the pork chops with cabbage and macaroni and cheese. The food was still piping hot when I made it back to my hotel. I highly recommend this establishment to those visiting the area! The customer service was very welcoming as well. read more

The food was SO good! Tasted homemade and like it was made with love. Definitely would recommend. We got the pee wee dinner platter with greens and yams and there was not a crumb left. 10/10. read more

Great Soul food in the area. The cornbread that came with the platter was absolutely delicious and so moist. So often cornbread is dry but this was definitely not the case. The mac & cheese was also outstanding and it would match up with anything that I've ever ordered before. That is saying something because I have eaten a lot of Mac N Cheese! I did enjoy the red beans and rice because it is not a dish I get to eat often as it usually has pork in it but they had a non-pork variety and the owner threw in a sample for me! His version was not so much gravy but slightly more brothy and Very tasty and I really enjoyed the seasoning! We also ordered a small seafood gumbo and it also was tasty although I wish it had a bit more seafood but I understand that's an expensive product today. The wings were delicious while the fried fish was solid but not spectacular. The shrimp was cooked perfectly. We had ordered a lot of food because we wanted to taste a lot and we were not disappointed! It was definitely a bit on the pricier side but as a whole it was definitely a good choice to come to Pee Wee's! I dId want to add that the owner was incredibly generous, kind and talked to us extensively. It was really a nice touch particularly when he found out it was our first time coming. I love small businesses like this it was nice to be able to support their good work!! read more

Hit this place up to try the fried chicken. At 11am I may have been the first one here. Chef made sure I knew what they had and super friendly. Made to order, the chicken was HOT and juicy. Thin crust and good seasoning. Kind of unique compared to most. Definitely worth a try on your own personal poultry pursuit . Mac and cheese was probably the star. Beans and rice w cornbread is solid. read more

Fuck a duck. This place is outstanding. Hours are a little wonky, food is amazing. Try it. Try the wings. Try the greens. Delicious. FU Yelp. read more

Holy smokes, this place is phenomenal! We ordered three orders of chicken/fries/coleslaw, a catfish dinner/mac n cheese/collard greens, and fried green tomatoes for less than $40. Everything was delicious, the service was fast, and the people there were kind. I will absolutely be back. In fact, we talked about making it a Sunday tradition. You need to go to this restaurant! read more