Rise always delivers! It's one of my favorite ways to start a Saturday. The food is always fresh,…read moreand the customer service never disappoints. My go-to order is usually the BLT and cheese tots, and they never miss. They have multiple locations, but the Winter Park location is definitely my favorite. I love that Trader Joe's is right around the corner, so I can grab a snack, do a little shopping, and enjoy the scenery of Winter Park all in one trip. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot with fresh food, friendly service, and a good atmosphere, I definitely recommend giving Rise a try!

Never been to a Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken before. I saw there was one in Winter…read morePark and signed up for their rewards program. Well, guess what? They sent me an offer for a free biscuit sandwich for my birthday! Perfect timing since I was at the office that day! I walked in and asked the guy at the counter for recommendations since it was my first time. He took his time to help me decide, and I went with the Southern style. He was genuinely great and super helpful...kudos to him! He mentioned everything is made fresh, so it would take a few minutes. I waited patiently. The location is small, tucked among other restaurants and shops in Winter Park. It was very clean and well-maintained inside. I took my order back to the office (only about 10 minutes away). When I opened the bag... surprise! I was expecting a normal-sized biscuit, but this thing was twice as big as I thought. The chicken was super crispy, flavorful, and that melted pimento cheese was fire! It was seriously delicious and very filling. I'll definitely be back soon to try another biscuit...maybe something more traditional next time to compare. My experience was excellent overall, but I have to dock one point for no indoor seating. I know the space is tiny, but adding a small counter with a couple of high chairs against the window would be awesome. Just my two cents!

Jam Hot chicken is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Winter Park area and into…read moreNashville style heat. I ordered their chicken sando, which came topped with slaw, pickles and their house sauce. I liked that they have 5 different levels of heat to choose from so you really are able to customize the spice to your tolerance. The chicks itself was juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor as all the toppings balanced it out nicely. The price did feel a bit steep for $16 for a sandwich with no side included. It is definitely a large sandwich so you will not be leaving hungry. I do think a side or slightly lower price point would make it a better value. Overall solid food and great flavor.

Had such a great lunch here today! Had my pup with me after dog training and wanted to grab food at…read morea spot with outdoor space. This restaurant is perfect since it is a walk up window to order and several tables outside to sit and eat out to enjoy Hannibal Square. I got here around 11:15am after they opened at 11am. The guy who took our order was extremely helpful explaining the menu and the heat levels of the chicken. I got the 6th Man Wrap with plain chicken and my boyfriend got the 3 tenders and fries. We waited maybe 10 minutes for the food since we got their early. My wrap was PACKED with chicken and really flavorful. I enjoyed the slaw inside and the chicken itself had good crispiness to it. I did wish the wrap was a tad saucier. My boyfriend enjoyed the tenders. 1 order of fries came with alot and plenty to share between 2 people. We ended up getting a to-go box for half my wrap, a tender, and some fries. The food is definitely plentiful and worth the cost. I really liked the location, service, and quality of the food. I plan on coming back real soon!

I know we've got Raisin' Canes popping up all over the place now in central Florida and I still…read moreprefer to come here every single time I want to indulge in a cheat meal. The service is always great; the food is always outstanding. I love that I can shamelessly order a kid's meal because it's the perfect amount of food for me personally. It's small space with only a couple of tables, and I've always had to wait in a rather long line to order but I already go in expecting that so it's not a bother to me. I always like to give a cash tip to the person who's calling out names and handing out food. They work hard and have to deal with all kinds of personalities. Can't wait ti'll next time.

The food was actually pretty good. It's expensive but the chicken tenders are huge. You definitely…read moreget a good amount of food. The food tastes good it was nicely seasoned. The fries tasted sooo yummy! I wish they'd been crispier but I put them in the oven when I got home. I don't live very far from there so the food was not sitting that long before I ate it, but it was still kind of soggy. The inside of the place does look clean and neat and like they take care of the store well. The plaza that it's in is an older plaza and honestly, I've never really paid much attention to that restaurant before so this was the first time that we've tried it even though we had been to that plaza numerous times for the Asian market that is right next-door. We go to that Asian market often so we may try this place again in the future. The staff there were very friendly and everything in our order was right. It was a great experience so if we are in the mood for it, we will definitely go again.

Working at the office today called for my favorite go to soul food place!…read more I ordered me and my assistant the smothered pork chop dinner with 2 sides , corn bread and two slices of cake. I ordered through door dash and it was delivered hot and fresh within 30 minutes. It's enough for left overs and my cake for later this evening as my treat lol. I absolutely love this place and I have already placed a large catering order for my family reunion and baby shower coming up.

The Meatloaf alone is 5 stars…read more Love love Ms. Kim's meatloaf - Its savory seasoned well and oh so tender. I am not sure if she adds pork in the meat mix but it is delicious and tender soft. The gravy that comes with it is delicious. The bread pudding is also one of the best you will have from a scratch kitchen. I have seen caucasians come here and grab food because I hear them say its the best meatloaf they had - to the cooking in general reminds them of their southern family member cooking. This day the black eyed peas was a popular side choice. I never tried it but it was a popular one. I spoke to Ms. Kim and her grandson this day just to have a conversation - Ms. Kim introduced herself to me with her First Name - She asked me if I was this ethnicity and she was right LOL she then stated to me she is part Thailand. Her grandson was also nice. I was sharing to him my past experience as a Yelp Diner at this establishment and both Ms. Kim and her grandson were not fond of the experience I had and then Ms. Kim adviced next time that happens at any food establishment to just get a full refund back. They were shocked of the experience I had. It was a pleasure talking to them both them hearing me vent it out about my dining experience from another establishment. On a weekday around close to 12pm this place can get a line for food. By far Ms. Kim's place is the best soul food IMO in Orlando and the portions are hefty! Next time you stop by - its nice to chit chat with Ms. Kim and her grandson who is pretty much the cashier.

Coming back from New Orleans is tough, especially when this foodie ate his fill of fried chicken…read moreand gumbo. But I had an urge to find some fried chicken that is lightly battered and this place hit the spot. Located just off of Park Avenue and Fairbanks is The Hen & Hog. Got a 6 piece fried chicken anf a few sides which consisted of mac and cheese, fries and a pickled slaw. Juicy freshly fried and ever so gently battered chicken that was crisp with every bite. Definitely some tasty chicken. I really liked the slaw that had garlic onions celery and some other items but it cut through the savoriness of the chicken. Yes, i ate all of it to the bone. Wife also got chicken and waffles which she thoroughly enjoyed. Also had fried banana peppers with a pimento spread. Pretty nice combination. Staff was super helpful. They also have wings with a lot of great sauces to try. That will be my order for next time. Cant wait to come back.

My friend and I stopped in over a weekend for lunch. We were greeted by the friendliest guy who…read morecame up to the front who explained everything on the menus we saw upfront on the screens, about specials, and how to order at the counter. We took our time scanning through all the options and I settled upon the cuban sandwich and my friend had a burger. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. The inside of the restaurant was cute. I really enjoyed the live stream of the cows grazing in the fields. The rustic vibe fit the brand great. It only took a short while to get our food. My cuban was great. The bread was nicely toasted. The meat was extremely juicy on the sandwich. My friend enjoyed the taste of her burger. We both thought the fries had nice crispiness. There were several families enjoying lunch inside while we were in here. I saw they had a brunch menu and think in my next visit I want to experience the chicken and waffles I keep hearing about.

Came here for our anniversary based on yelp reviews and pics. It was tucked in a little walk way…read more We were seated quickly and our server was wonderful. She was very attentive. We ordered a couple of drinks. Nothing really jumped out at my on the drink menu. I felt they were trying to get a little too creative with green juice and lemon grass. My sangria was fine. It has more of a cherry taste. We ordered the tuna nachos for appetizer and it was delicious. Fresh and tasty. My absolute favorite was my shrimp and lobster bucatini. I devoured the whole plate. It was amazing! Our server was awesome and brought us an anniversary dessert with a card. It was a thoughtful nice touch! Recommend checking this little gem out.

I went to Garp and Fusss with friends for a quick drink and snack before going shopping on Park…read moreAve. I was excited to try this place because I've heard such good things. They sat us in the upstairs area, which was cute. It definitely gave a bed and breakfast vibe. Our server was very sweet and came by for our drink orders, then food orders. I got the Starra Planina, as it was one of the most popular. It was good, but for size and overall taste, I would skip it next time. We also got the big effin pretzel. That was super good, loved the cheese sauce that came with it. Overall, this place was cute, but I need to try more items on the menu.

Taste: 5/5 Value:…read more4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Dave's Hot Chicken serves seriously spicy chicken, but it's absolutely worth the heat! The tenders were crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the mozzarella sticks came out hot, fresh, and perfectly cheesy. Everything was served really quickly. The restaurant has a fun, vibrant atmosphere with great energy. Definitely a place I'd come back to when I'm craving spicy chicken.

Came here on a Friday evening with my partner and a couple friends. My partner and I split the…read moreDave's Hot Trio with a side of their seasoned fries. I was excited to try the new hot mozzarella and it did not disappointed! These were thick planks of good quality mozzarella, deep fried and tossed in whichever spice level your little heat desires. I could eat them plain and be just as happy. My service was alright, but the rest of the group were not happy about theirs. Some strange and judgmental looks were exchanged. They were also a bit pushy when it came to purchasing drinks. Both of our cashiers asked at least 3 times if we wanted drinks and then acted like us getting water was an abomination. Not sure why wanting water is such a surprise, especially when you're eating spicy food. Will I be coming back to Dave's? Probably. To this location? Maybe not.

This time we ordered a 6-pc chicken meal to share for $17 that included a large drink, instead of…read moreordering 2 two 3-pc chicken meals that didn't include the drink or the Cole slaw. A better value for sure!

I stopped at Raising Cane's for a quick meal after a long day of shopping. I usually consider this…read morea reliable choice because the food is typically fresh and consistent. I ordered the 4 box combo with fries and coleslaw. Service was friendly and efficient. We were greeted immediately upon walking in, and the food came out quickly. Unfortunately, the quality did not match my past experiences. The chicken tenders were small, dry, and lacked that freshly cooked texture I normally expect. The fries also tasted like they had been sitting rather than served hot and crisp. The biggest issue was the coleslaw. After just a couple of bites, I noticed an unusual taste that made me stop eating it immediately. Later that evening, I began feeling sick to my stomach, and that feeling continued through the night. I have had better experiences at other Raising Cane's locations, but food quality and freshness are essential at any restaurant. This visit did not meet that expectation. Food: 2 out of 5 Service: 4 out of 5 Atmosphere: 3 out of 5 Value: 3 out of 5 Overall Rating: 2 out of 5 stars Anita's Standard: Flavor. Freshness. Service. The recipe for 5 stars.