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This was our first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken, and it was definitely an experience! I took…read morethree kids with me, and since none of us had been there before, we needed a little time to figure out the menu. The young man working the front counter was so patient and helpful while we decided what everyone wanted. The boys had seen people trying the infamous Reaper, so of course we decided we needed to see what all the fuss was about. We ordered ONE for all of us to try--and we probably should have known we were in trouble when I had to sign a waiver for each of us! Let me tell you...that Reaper was some kind of HOT! It definitely gave us a memory and a few laughs! Thankfully, we also ordered our regular meals medium and mild, and the food was really good! The chicken was flavorful, everything tasted fresh, and the kids especially loved their milkshakes. Great food, great service, and a fun first experience. We'll definitely be back--but I think we can officially say we've had enough of the Reaper!

Alexandria, VA - Manchester Lakes - we've wanted to visit this place ever since we saw lines out…read morethe door at a downtown Seattle location. Upon entering there were no lines so we walked up to the kiosk and ordered. Your name is called out on a pretty unintelligible loudspeaker when it's ready but there's also a big order screen to track your order. While we waited we noticed a store employee cleaning each table as customers left. Very nice! Additionally when I picked up our order the counter person mentioned their name in case I needed anything further. Clearly a big focus on customer service here! Our chicken was hot and fresh. No spice is literally no spice but did not taste unseasoned at all. Mild spice was actually a bit spicy. The servings were well sized and included pickles that were pretty tasty and one dipping sauce. I think extra sauce is available for a small fee. Overall we would return when we have a hot chicken craving.

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Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken

3.9(34 reviews)

2.5 mi

This was great. I was on a phone call with friends when I got the munchies and found a Hangry Joe's…read morenot too far from us. They are open till 3 AM, which was great because it was midnight when I wanted them. We went over, and it seems like the best thing to do is order ahead. We had a bit of a wait for only two other people inside the restaurant, but walk-in orders seemed to go pretty fast. Food was great, fries yummy and all their sauces delicious. Restursnt pretty dead just because we were there after midnight.

This wasn't my first choice of dinner for the night but I was hungry and getting hangry lol. They…read moreare open late - until 11pm - and they have good wings. Inside: the inside is smoke filled from all the frying that's going on and the air quality isn't great. I waited outside and then walked in once the food was ready. Food: I got a 12 piece order of chicken wings with the spicy soy garlic sauce. It was really good and hit the spot for late night wings in fact it was actually too much food. I recommend getting a six piece order and maybe a side of fries.

The view from the front door.

Chicken Sausage Biscuit Sandwich

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Breakfast Items

Southern Style Chicken & Waffle

3.9(93 reviews)

3.7 mi

We keep eating at this franchise company!!!…read more We haven't been to all the locations but their food is so fresh and clean and their customer service is pretty prompt!!! You won't be mad at this spot!! Perfect for a couple and or anyone to just get some good fish and shrimp!!

Run don't walk to this - go see - fast food place. Highly recommend the Mac and cheese and the…read morecatfish. It's late at night and we're driving home after doing grocery shopping when the crowds are gone. The hubcap wants to eat fast food out of the blue. Unfortunately, all the fast food places have dismal reviews except for two in this area. Plus, most of them are closed at that time. This is how we found Southern Style Chicken & Waffle. It closes at midnight and has southern food, my husband's favorite type of home style food. He loves mama's casseroles and mac and cheese due to being raised in the Deep South. It, also, had one of his favorite foods: waffle. Plus it is on the way. We head out there and notice an almost empty strip mall. Creepy but the neon sign said it was open. The place was empty & clean yet the opening of the door sent an alert ring for the staff to come out. I was impressed that you could have a waffle as a side with some of the entrees. I was tempted to order fried chicken until I saw the catfish on the menu. I ordered it with a side of mac and cheese to give to the job cap. He ordered the chicken sandwich with mac n cheese. We got it as takeout. The portions they give you are huge when compared to other fast food places. I got three large catfish fillets and a giant side of mac and cheese for $13.49. I wish I had ordered a larger portion after tasting the catfish fillet. You could instantly taste how it was prepared fresh - definitely not frozen. The fish was light ,succulent, and had a melt in your mouth texture. This is not the catfish you ate at a church fish fry. This catfish is exponentially better. The chicken sandwich was two chicken patties in a sandwich similar to chick fil a sandwich. I tasted it and thought it was better. My husband preferred chick fil a though. He really loved my catfish and my mac and cheese. I gave him all the mac and cheese. I split my three catfish fillets into two meals. Service was great. The server told us the catfish was Asian catfish and served it to me the way he preferred it: side of lemon with seasoning sauces on the side . He gave us a heads up that they cook the food fresh and it would take 15 minutes. We didn't mind the wait and waited patiently. We will definitely come back and order catfish, waffles, mac and cheese, and fried chicken when we come here. This is one our favorite late night go see fast food places. I love that it stays open late and has the best catfish I ever had in my life.

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The Club Burgers & Sandwiches

4.3(322 reviews)

2.8 mi•Landmark

Got a ginormous, crispy + juicy hot chicken sando for just $11…read more Best part about it? It and all chicken/bacon on the menu are halal! Jud was super nice and helped me choose what to get.

Came to try their chicken sandwich and I thought it was decent. Chicken was thick and pretty juicy…read morebut I was not a fan of was the bread but thought it was a decent sandwich otherwise.

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Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles

4.1(469 reviews)

3.3 mi

Some reviews I've seen have called this place one of the best fried chicken in MD. Dunno about…read morethat, but the 4 pieces (leg, wing, thigh and 1 tender) were damn good. Great skin and crunch and very juicy chicken. But it was the sides that were even better. Had Mac and Cheese and Slaw. Slaw was perfect and the portion big enough that I took the mac home as I couldn't even start it while dining there. Gobbled the mac as a midnight snack later and, even having to nuke it warm again, the mac and cheese was flavorful with cheesy goodness. Only thing I thought was just okay was the 2 cornbread that came with the chicken. Just okay. Overall, decent prices for good quality. I'll be back when I come around the area again.

I came here on a Sunday night for the first time. The interior was the typical restaurant where you…read moreorder at the counter to dine-in or carry out. The service was good and the menu selection was great. Unfortunately they only had wings and tenders. To be honest the waffle was good but nothing special. The fried chicken was good but it wasn't anything special. Overall I thought this place was just ok. I will probably return here at some point and try other items on the menu.

Banana pudding

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Jollibee

3.2(269 reviews)

3.4 mi

First, the fried chicken is the best fried chicken I've had in a long time! The chicken sandwich…read morewas just a tad dry, the chicken nuggets were also just a touch on the dry side. The French fries were perfectly fine. The free packet of gravy was great with the fried chicken. The Jollibee Special Sauce was very good. I loved the Ube pie. Definitely worth another trip, even if only for the fried chicken nuggets, which is actually fantastic! Service was slow even though I placed my order through the Jollibee app and also paid through the app. Took more than 30 mins to get my order assembled. The dining area was clean, nice and modern-looking. For sure, this place Is worth a try.

If I could sum this up in one word: disappointing…read more Listen -- I love Jollibee, so it pains me drag them in the muck of their own restaurant; but, hey -- you make your bed (or in this case, you clean your table). Brought my fiancée here to get her to try some staple Filipino comfort food. It's truly embarrassing to have talked so highly of this fast food chain only to discover how gross the tables were and uncharacteristic their lack of hospitality was. It shouldn't take four employees to determine *whose job it is* to wipe down a table so customers can sit down and eat; whether you're the manager, shift lead, or cashier, it is not a tall ask to wipe down a table or delegate someone to do it. The food here is good, as one can expect; I can't imagine any franchisee would keep Jollibee's brand licensing for long without at least that much. We had pancit palabok and fried chicken with gravy. A memorable eating experience, but for the wrong reasons. Please get it together. p.s. ur bathroom is disgusting

6.0 mi•Old Town Alexandria

Palabok

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Outside

Wooboi Hot Chicken

4.3(299 reviews)

Wooboi is a great spot for a quick and casual bite. ordering is easy through the kiosks, and the…read morefood came out pretty quickly. I tried their chicken sandwich, and it was good. I ordered it mild but it still had a nice kick without being too spicy. The wedge fries were also good and paired perfectly with the sandwich. There are plenty of tables inside, so it's easy to grab and a seat and enjoy the food!

Overall, a good experience, but there are a few things that could be improved. I ordered the…read moreburrito, which was pretty good but felt a little lacking in flavor. It comes with two dipping sauces, but I think it would benefit from having sauce inside the burrito as well. The ingredients felt a bit dry without it. I also ordered a level 2 spice, which had no heat at all. Next time, I'd probably go with a 3 or 4. As a first-time visitor, I found the menu descriptions pretty lacking, especially when it came to the sauces. The descriptions are literally "signature sauce," "DC inspired," "white sauce," and "Michaels sauce." These descriptions mean nothing. Since you're choosing two, it would be helpful to know the general flavor profiles so you can make an informed decision. Menu and ordering kiosk had no photos of the food. Which seems like a simple improvement considering there are not a lot of food options to include photographs of. My fiancé ordered the chicken and waffles, which he loves, and I thought they were good even though that combination isn't really my thing. The waffle fries were fantastic, although adding them costs a bit much considering they don't come with the meal. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was friendly enough. There was also a frequent alarm going off in the kitchen, which was a little jarring while dining inside. I'd come back and try the sandwich next time. Overall, the food was good, but better menu descriptions and a little more flavor in the burrito would go a long way.

Condiment bar

THE SANDO

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Top left - Zard sauce. Top right - Somi sauce Bottom left - Mumbo sauce. Bottom right - Comeback sauce.

bb.q Chicken

4.5(39 reviews)

4.9 mi

Although our first box said Hot Spicy, we actually received Wings of Fire, which we were told when…read morewe order d take-away the next day. This location needs to work on delivering displaying information.

I really do love myself some BB.Q CHICKEN. Their wings are consistent at any location I've been to,…read morefrom NYC to different locations I've been to here in VA, all with the same great taste. Today we had the cheeseling fries. They were sweet, crunchy, and a little tangy, and the cheese powder on top was just a great combo. I will ask for maybe not so much powder next time, but still very good. The place is also a café, but we came midday Sunday and it wasn't too busy or loud at all. The employees were very nice and happy.

Seating area back half of restaurant. Another large seating area up front.

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Golden Original Boneless Secret Sauce Boneless

KFC

1.8(58 reviews)

0.2 mi

Absolutely pitiful. They took 20 minutes for a popcorn chicken bucket that had probably 50% of what…read moreit should've had. Spare yourself and never come here.

WOW!! I just stopped in to get a large 32 oz Coke Zero and paid $4.06 for it!! That's insane!!…read moreNot to mention, it tastes like soda water so I refills with Diet Coke and it was better but not great either.

KFC Vs Taco Bell lol

Popcorn Chicken Bucket

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African Chop Better

4.3(11 reviews)

2.8 mi

Delicious food and PROMPT UberEats delivery ....I cannot speak to ambiance, but the packing for…read moredelivery was done with care. Banku, oxtails, and jollof were delicious! Wonderful flavors. I prefer my oxtails a bit more tender--but honestly, I cook mine for hours.....and haven't had any beyond my home that tender. Also, I could have enjoyed a few more oxtails bites. Beyond that, the portions were GENEROUS. I will definitely order again.

This place had authentic African food and it was amazing. Highly recommend to everyone and they…read morehave sandwiches and breakfast foods.

Jollof rice and jerk chicken

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Jollof Rice, oxtails, fufu, Banku

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Sonita M.

143

4 years ago

Don't bother. Food is no good and service is even worse. I will not patronize a business that sees the black race as less than.

Hala S.

Elite 17

135

4 years ago

We order take out from here frequently. The chicken is excellent... The sides are alright.

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