Celebrating Black History month by supporting Black owned businesses. Join me! Black owned business UberEats review "All Hail the Queen!!!! Of duck fat fried chicken! Whew-this place was everything that I needed on a calm Sunday. As mentioned, I ordered online so I haven't visited the location in person yet. But, after my experience with the food, I'm eager to take the trip and check them out. I ordered the 2 piece tenders which came with a side of duck fat fries. I then paired it with the mother sauce and extra pickles. These chicken tenders were huge cuts and perfectly fried. The seasoning on this meat was perfect, not too salty and not bland at all. It was just right! The mother sauce took the chicken tenders over the top with each dip and honestly, whatever is in this sauce needs to be bottled and sold lol. The duck fat fries were addictive because of a dry seasoning sprinkled on them. Add that to hot crispy fries and you've got magic! Definitely recommend this menu selection. My boyfriend had the Queen Mother's classic sandwich and he raved about the flavor profiles and soft bread. He said that the chicken sandwich was a hit to him and that he thoroughly enjoyed his meal. As mentioned, I think that this place might be worth an in person visit to try another one of their great chicken sandwiches and those amazing fries. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - 2 Piece Chicken Tenders - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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The fried chicken is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. We ordered the Queen Mother's Classic, duck fat fries, and chicken tenders. The chicken was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Our wait was about 10 minutes, depending on the order. Overall, this is a great spot for lunch or a weekend visit. read more

About a 2.5: Queen Mother's Kitchen offers various fried chicken sandwiches with a selection of different sauces and toppings; they also have Duck Fat Fries as well. We ordered: +the Queen Mother's Classic Chicken Sandwich - brined and battered chicken breast, cooked in duck fat, topped with Mother Sauce and dill pickles, and nestled between a Lyon bakery brioche +the Virginia Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich - brined and battered chicken breast, cooked in duck fat, brushed with a honey butter, and nestled between a Lyon bakery brioche +Duck Fat Fries - seasoned with Queen's spice and choice of sauces The sandwiches were okay - while they were a generous size, I felt that the breast was way too thick, and the batter wasn't as crispy and tasty as I imagined it to be; also, there were just not enough pickles in there. Fries, which seemed like a popular item, were more on the bland side and not have been drained completely. Located at the Water Park, you can order ahead online and do a pickup or order in person - everything is made-to-order. Staff are friendly! Garage parking is located in the area, and there are seating/community tables in the area. +friendly service +located at the Water Park read more

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Please see other review. The queen mother sauce is really good. On the sandwich and the fries

I stood at the order, not I from of the order window, 5 minutes , before someone came to tell me order number line or the other self serve computer in front of the pick up window. The Mamba sauce is unique: sweet, spicey but good. The chicken sandwich: delicate and good. Cooked to perfection, not much seasoning and a really soft toasted but. Do I need to come back to this space yes, multiple food options. Back to QueenMother? No because the customer service meets me before the food. read more

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Queen Mother's is very good. I visited with a large group and we got a few sandwiches ($15), the tenders combo ($15), fries ($5), and chicken and waffles ($16). All the chicken was similar but also all tasty. I recommend the sandwiches over the tenders because they have nice sauce/toppings and nice brioche buns. The fries are crinkle cut and fried in duck fat (supposedly) and sprinkled with seasoning. They were also very good, but could be a bit crispier. You get one free sauce with your fries. If you go as a couple, two sandwiches and a side of fries are enough ($35 total, a little pricey). The spot is at the Crystal City Water Park. This is a collection of a couple different food kiosks with shared outdoor seating. There is no indoor seating. Not every vendor has things like napkins or ketchup out and available; you might have to ask. Bathrooms were very clean. Vendors don't serve alcohol unless you go to the bar. Service could be improved. There is no way to know when you order is ready, so you just have to hover around and check in with them. But there is also no one always at the register, so you have to get someone's attention to get your food if you see it sitting there. They forgot the toppings for both of the Chicken and Waffles orders, so we had to go back and ask for it, which they provided. read more

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From the soft bun to the crispy chicken all amazing! It's very nice that they have various styles and types of seasoning/sauce combos with the fried chicken and all are very good and interesting. Love being able to try all the different flavors of chicken sandwiches! read more

Solid chicken sandwich and fries. I crushed them. Relatively pricy for takeout/fast food and a little bit of a wait but I like that it's made to order. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Queen Mother's Classic Chicken Sandwich and Duck Fat Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Had the nashville hot chicken sando. Nicely fried chicken breast. A solid sandwich! I would try a different flavor like the buffalo next time. read more

I was really surprised by Queen Mother's. Cheaper, more food, and better quality than Chick-Fil-a. No frills, order online or order via tablet at the window. The service is quick enough, but listen up for your order, especially when it is busy. Plenty of seating in the area around it or near the Water Bar. Recommend Queen Mother's Classic with some duck fat fries and their sauce. All of it looked good though! Overall great spot for a quick bite. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Queen Mother's Classic Chicken Sandwich - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This place has been on my list to try for a few months and I finally got the chance. Elected for the Elijah likes it spicy chicken sandwich with fries. Didn't care much for the fries, weren't bad but nothing special. The chicken sandwich was very good. Juicy, crispy and the brioche bun was soft and pillowy. One of the better chicken sandwiches I've had in the DMV. I will say the chicken wasn't spicy at all. I think the spice was more in the flour before they fried the chicken. Love the location of the restaurant with plenty of outdoor seating. Service was fairly quick on a busy Sunday afternoon. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Elijah Likes It Spicy - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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If you're in the mood for an elevated Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich then Queen Mother's Kitchen is your place! I ordered the Queen Mother's Classic Chicken Sandwich and Duck Fat Fries to try their classic items. I will say it was pretty pricey at $20 for this meal but the food was hot, plus the chicken was juicy and not dry at all. All of this made it worth every penny - definitely check this place out! read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Queen Mother's Classic Chicken Sandwich + Duck Fat Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Damn, this is a good chicken sandwich! Got the classic Queen Mother with their special sauce. Good size, crisp and juicy, soft brioche bun. Duck fat crinkle fries are extra with a variety of sauces to choose from. Took about 10 or so minutes for my order to be ready. Water Park is a great place to eat on a nice weather day (I just wish the city changed the name - it's confusing!), and Queen Mother hits the spot if you're craving fried chicken. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - The Queen Mother - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

You will find this food kiosk in the trendy Crystal City Water Park. There is metered street parking and commercial parking garages within a reasonable walking distance. They have a menu small based on chicken sandwiches. I got a Virginia Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich with a side of potato salad. Just like most of teh restaurants in the park, the food is a bit pricey. There are a few tables on the side of kiosk to eat and lots more, with some scenic views in the park. I had no problem getting a seat at the tables on the side of the kiosk, but I did share the table with other diners though. But I do recommend getting there before the lunch rush. It took about 10 minutes for me to get my food. The sandwich was ok. It was a bit dry and could have benefitted from more honey butter which was very savory by itself. The potato salad was horrible. It was some of the worst potato salad that I have ever had. It was very bland and had no flavor or taste whatsoever. I could not even finish it. This restaurant is ok, but given the many other restaurants at Water Park, I would probably explore those before I come back here. read more

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I tried Queen Mother's Kitchen for a quick lunch while I was in the office. I ordered at the kiosk and it was ready 5 minutes later. The sandwich was delicious and not too spicy. The surrounding park is cute, with tons of seating, and a great place to meet friends. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This black owned restaurant is serving premium chicken cooked to order. I tried 4 different sandwiches and im going to review them in order of my most favorite to least. Spicy Buffalo: this sandwich was really good, I love a spicy chicken sandwich, the chicken is tender and juicy. I'm not a fan of coleslaw at all so I just put it on the side. 10/10. Queen Mother's Classic : a simple chicken sandwich that surpasses all the fast food chains. (I cant believe people were killing people over popeyes when this sandwich is so much better). 8.5/10 Elijah likes it spicy : took me by surprise, I didn't think I would like this sandwich but this was my third favorite. This sandwich was spicy and sweet. 8/10 Virginia Honey butter: taste like a cinnamon butter roll with fried chicken. Gives you sweet and savory. If you dip your fries in the honey butter it tastes like dipping fries in vanilla ice cream. 7/10 only because I don't eat sweets very often so I don't have a palate for sweet things read more

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Food came out fresh. only one sauce comes with your tender combo and honestly small portions for the price of $15 per combo. Chicken was nice and juicy and definitely well tenderized. Fries had a little bit of paprika on them. Sauce seemed to resemble shake shack sauce, more than Rasing Canes sauce, and honestly, a little bit less flavorful than Shack's Sauce. Only outdoor seating and no mac & cheese unlike the other location that is bigger. Outdoor seating was clean and nice outdoor ambiance. Staff was willing to help. Wish they gave out free ketchup and cooked 100% in fat not canola oil. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Chicken Tenders Combo - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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Was in the area and wanted to try more of the food spots in the area. Unfortunately, not a lot of places were open, so I went with this spot. I wasn't as hungry, so I just got the duck nuggs and fries. No complaints! but nothing our of the ordinary! Pretty pricey! and wait is somewhat long, so keep in mind to make sure you're not in a rush when you order here. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Really enjoyed my visit here. They make everything fresh to order so be prepared to wait 10+ minutes to get your food, but I promise it's worth it! I opted for a mambo number three sandwich which came with slaw and a tasty sauce. I also got fries and dill pickles on the side. The sandwiches are comprised of three chicken tenders as well as the toppings. I liked the balance of the coleslaw to add some freshness. The fries were great! And the pickles were good as well. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

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This is my very first time at Queen Mother's. I'm a little bit disappointed, but needless to say, I will return to try more things on the menu. I got the honey, butter chicken sandwich. It was really good, it's a good quality sandwich. The piece of chicken was juicy crispy but the only thing that they did not do is put the honey butter on the sandwich. They put the honey butter on the side so that was kinda a bummer. What's the point of ordering? A honey butter chicken and the honey butter is not on the chicken. But that does not take away from the flavor of the chicken, the quality of the chicken and my sister ordered. The Queen Mother chicken, she said that it was really good. I tasted hers, which it was good once again. The quality of the chicken, it's very, very good. Our sandwich was frest & madento order we also shared the duck French fries, which was really good. It was nothing special about the fries normal buy good. The half & half tea & lemonade was really good not too sweet. Queen Mother I'll be back read more

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Everything made to order and fresh ! Delicious food for a great price and the location is very nice for a post movie or pre movie snack and to sit and chat with a date read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Front of stand - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The wait is finally over! Queen Mother's has finally reopened at the new dining destination, National Landing Water Park. This new venue reminds me of an outdoor food hall that you would see at a European market. I ordered the Virginia Honey Butter chicken sandwich that was dripping with butter allowing for you to have the perfect bite each and every time. I also I ordered the infamous duck fat French fries which I devoured within minutes. read more

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What happened? Worst ever chicken I have had. Ordered 8 chicken fingers. They were WAY overcooked. Edges hard as petrified wood and the interior stringy dry and hard to bite into. Definitely a strength test in pulling meat to separate and chew. I so wanted this to be a good experience.It tasted and presented as over microwaved meat. read more

Really good chicken sandwich, the vanilla honey butter is a little sweet but their chicken sandwich is very good and would try

BEWARE: Register scam!! Review is only re: service/pricing. Picked up fast lemonade just now. Price posted is $3.50. Register comes to $4.40. I tapped NO TIP, and final charge is $5.00 (??!!) . It all happened so fast and the server who gave a look like he couldn't care less just brushed me off. read more

I was in town for a conference and this was the most delicious food that I got while I was there!

Not your standard chicken sandwich. At first I thought 'a bit over-priced' but I've now been back 3 more times. One of the best chicken sandwiches I've sunk my teeth into. I have had the Queen Mothers Classic, the Honey butter, and the Buffalo. My favorite is the Southern Honey Butter. I recommend getting the 'sauce' on the side, especially the honey butter even if you are eating it there. Also, have plenty of napkins, a knife and fork, or a hand washing sink near by when you eat it! As for those duck fat fries, the seasoning is perfect... the lemon pepper ketchup is an awesome dipper. I order extra and toss them in my air fryer later - potato crack! This is not necessarily fast food but it is cooked right and is worth the wait. OR you can order ahead on Toast. Good for takeout if you get the sauces in the side but best right out of the kitchen! Finding this place may not be the easiest as they don't have their own space but share space inside the Kitchen of Purpose. The sign is often prone on the sidewalk, just know that they are in the corner of South Lincoln Street and Columbia Pike in Arlington. Park on S. Lincoln and walk around the corner. read more

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Overpriced, not the beat chicken sandwich ive had. The man in the pic was very rude. He did not greet us. Gave us a nasty attitude for not ordering with him. The sandwich was not $15 worthy. It was dry in the middle but The sauce was yummy and i like that they make them fresh. The area wasn't that busy we got there around 7:45 pm only one person ahead of us. There is a train that drives by every so often, gets very loud. read more

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Was in the area so definitely had to stop by, Queen Mother's Kitchen. 10/10 per usual. These duck fat fries are growing on me. read more

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Tl/dr: delicious chicken sandwich but insanely over priced for $14. I ordered delivery from here and upon receiving my order went to the website to see if the Uber eats prices were inflated and, to my shock, they were not. $14 for a small filet, a bun, and some (delicious) sauce. I mean don't get me wrong, it was a delicious sandwich but holy crap, $14?! No. And from the pictures, this isn't like a fine dining establishment so I just don't understand. I also had sides of the sweet coleslaw- good but I think I'd prefer the more vinegary kind, and potato salad- delicious. Both sides were reasonable portions for $5. Bottom line, I'd rather spend half the $ on Popeyes. read more

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It's a good chicken sandwich. Not sure if it's $14 good, but it is a good sandwich. I've ordered take-out from here twice so far; first time I got the Classic, the second time The Buffalo. Both times I also got duck fries for another $4.50. Now, these sandwiches were good; excellent maybe. I really, really like the duck fries and sauces as well. If you're a chicken sandwich afficionado then this is a good deal; I have friends who would almost certainly say it is. For me, it's something I'd probably do again but wouldn't go out of my way either for a roughly $20 chicken sandwich meal. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

The hard part is parking but there is a parking garage across the street. This is for eating outside so if the weather is good then it's great to catch a quick bite. Service is a cashier or kiosk, but remember, it's a quick bite with friends. The food is good but can get a little messy ( mostly sandwiches), but there's a public restroom nearby to wash your hands. Both the Virginia honey butter chicken sandwich and duck fat fries are flavorful. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Virginia Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich with Duck Fat Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

I visited Queen Mother's Kitchen at the National Landing Waterpark for lunch today. I ordered the spicy buffalo chicken sandwich which includes buffalo sauce, cole slaw, and dill pickles, on a brioche bun. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the brioche bun was fresh, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also ordered the duck fat fries and requested the mother sauce. The duck fat fries are crispy and well seasoned, absolutely delicious. read more

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Just like the first time I enjoyed Queen Mother's....absolutely delicious! Rock, my man, keep it going! read more

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I've been to this spot before. This place made Big Schlims list for Best Chicken Sandwich in 2021 so I went back. It was simply my time to check this spot out again. Rock Harper is the owner, & operator, and he's got a hit!! GET HERE!! Trust!! . Where I am: @queenmothersdc . Location Reviewed: 918 S. Lincoln St., Arlington V.A. . Menu Includes: Craft Breakfast Sandwiches; Braised Bacon & Cage Free Eggs, Sausage & Cage Free Eggs, American & Aged Cheddar Cheeses, Skillet Potatoes, Craft Fried Chicken Sandwiches on Brioche Buns; Queen Mothers Classic, Duck Fat Fries, B.L.T, Virginia Honey Butter, La Reina, Bahn Moe Hot Dog, Halfsmokes, La Cocina Dog, Pulled Pork Dog,Coleslaw, Salad, Potato Salad & Beverages. . Items Reviewed: Their Virginia Honey Butter Chicken Sandwich (with spicy pickles $13.50). STAMP!! Sweet, spicy, crunchy...PREMIUM!! Their B.L.T Chicken Sandwich (with braised Mumbo sauced bacon, lettuce & tomato $13). STAMP. The braised bacon gives this staple sandwich the twist that it needs!! WINNING!! Their Queen Mother's Classic Chicken Sandwich (with their signature Queen Mother's Sauce, & pickles $13). STAMP!! This is what a true fried chicken sandwich is!! Their C&C Halfsmoke (with crispy shallots, house-made chili, queso, & a Halfsmoke from Ben's Chili Bowl $11). ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!! Fresh chili, creamy Queso, spicy Halfsmoke, & the crisp of the shallots...winning combination!! Their Spicy Mumbo Sauce($.65), Their Queen Mother's sauce($1), Lemon Pepper Ketchup($.65), Their Sriracha Ketchup($.65). STAMP them ALL!! Each one has a distinct flavor, and taste just like they sound!! . Customer Service: Excellent, Clean establishment, Welcoming. . Online Navigation: Easy/Simple . Parking: Street/Metered . Recommendations: Get That Honey Butter, & Those fries!! =STAMP =A.DELICIOUS =DELICIOUS =DECENT =PASS =NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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I've been to Queen Mother's Chicken on a few occasions for chicken sandwiches only and the consistency has been there every time. With so many chicken sandwich options at competing restaurants in the DMV it is important to have a ranking order of top options. At the same time it is imperative to distinguish the good chicken sandwich restaurants from the OK. I've tried both the Classic and Honey Butter chicken sandwiches; both with bacon. The chicken is thick and juicy while the brioche bun is very light and airy. The softness of the brioche bun is very complementary of the crispy chicken as it gives into the chicken as you hold it as opposed to resisting. Sometimes it can be very frustrating to have a chicken sandwich where the bread is too sturdy and serves as a distraction from an otherwise good piece of chicken. Queen Mother's chicken is fried perfectly. It has that airy crisp texture without the oppressive salty flavor that sometimes is accompanied with chicken sandwiches. The mother sauce is also a very good combinations of mayo base and seasonings for a chicken sandwich. For a Honey Butter sandwich I believe the amount of honey butter they use is appropriate however I recommend eating it on-site or soon after pickup as you might run the risk of the sandwich being too soggy considering brioche is a sponge to any kind of moisture. Sides: The fries were always fried perfectly every time I ordered them. They serve crinkle cut fries. Also, I've tried the creamy and the tangy coleslaws, both of which were good. I was more of a fan of the creamy coleslaw as the tangy is more of a Carolina vinegar vibe. I rarely eat to-go coleslaw however the creamy was really good. Overall I've had good experiences from this place. I'll give their breakfast a try at some point at which time I'll reconsider Queen Mother's for a 5*. Check them out. read more

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This place is delicious!!! Their duck fat fries were amazing and we all loved our chicken sandwiches. The lemonade also just hit the spot on the hot summer day. Such a great place to run to on your lunch break read more

Phat Boy Philly here. Been excited to try Queen Mothers. Finally did and got the Buffalo chicken sandwich. Decent size sandwich. Very fresh and good quality. Downside is it's nearly 17$ and most disappointing, they likely use Frank's Red Hot for the buffalo sauce. I would have thought it'd be a homemade sauce for that price. Separately, aside from the parking issues, the new outdoor scene is quite well done and worth a visit. Phat Boy out. read more

Queen Mother’s Kitchen - Buffalo chicken - Sandwiches Near Me - Arlington, Virginia

Queen Mother's is it! Came across a TikTok that led me to this place. The business is located in a cafe. You can order online or using the QR code on the table in store. I got the Virginia Honey Butter sandwich and it was so delicious. The chicken, fried in duck fat!!, was perfectly cooked. Nice and crispy. The bread had a little toast to it and completes the sandwich. I also got Mac and cheese and kale greens as sides. The Mac and cheese was seriously so tasty. It's not "southern baked", but it is good. I think it's probably the type of cheese used! The greens were good as well, they were a little sweeter than I usually like them but the flavor was on point! Definitely recommend this place. Check them out! read more

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Delicious chicken sandwich cooked to perfection. The honey butter sauce was nice. Fries are good cooked in duck fat but mine were not crispy enough to my liking. Overall the only place I will go when I feel like a fried chicken sandwich! Nice park with lots of food kiosks and outdoor seating. read more