This a hidden gem in Appleton. Everything on the menu is awesome. The meat falls off the rib bones. The fried chicken is covered in crunchy goodness, locking in the juicy tender meat. You could sit and eat the catfish all day. We preferred the regular catfish with splashes of the hot sauce. The frog legs tasted great, they are big, juicy and meaty. The sides are also great. The red beans and rice was almost a meal on its own. Chucks of smoked sausage are mixed in for good measure. We all enjoyed the baked beans, very sweet and with a hint of smoky flavor. The hush puppies are solid and authentic. The collard greens taste like Grandma made them. My wife did not want to share her fried okra. From the two pieces she gave me I can tell you that it was really good. The sweet tea is exactly how we remember it from when we lived in North Carolina. They also offer a great bottled beer selection and soda. The service was great, the food was served very hot, and the portions are big. The atmosphere can't be beat, and matches the food. This is an amazing soul food cafe! read more

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This place is what you call a hole in the wall spot if ypur looking for some good old fashion like your momma's cooking, i had the catfish mac n cheese, and collards, i made my order to go, they had me waiting for 30 mins, on account of they thought my order was for Grub hub, to make up for it they threw in some extra grub, now thats good customer service, will be coming backnfor sure. read more

The Cozzy Corner - Cajun cat fish man annd cheese, cornbread and collards, with the extra 2 pcs, of cajun, and corn bread i mentioned earlier in my lost. - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Food was amazing but there service was slow even though we where the only people in the restaurant there tables are filthy and they don't clean them read more

Visited per recommendation by a local while visiting for work. Was seated immediately upon arrival at 2p on a weekday. Two other tables were occupied. Waitress was very friendly in a Flo type of manner (personality with an edge.) She took and came back with my beverage order quickly. Ordered 2 meat plate with lemon pepper wings, gizzards, fried okra and collard greens. They were out of gizzards, so just stuck with the wings. That's fine, that may have been too much food. Food came out very quickly. Was offered refills on my soda several times. Everything was very good - the collard greens had an incredible "bite of heat". Wish I hadn't been here alone as it would have been nice to try some other items on their menu. I'm stuffed! read more

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I visited here mainly to try their fried chicken as they received extremely high comments. Indeed, their fried chicken is -amazing- with "just right" breading and it's very juicy. The staff was also kindly let me pick dark meat, so keep in mind if you do have preferences. The other meat was pulled pork I chose. It was okay. I probably wouldn't order again. It has a bit of flavor but not enough to be impressive. I tried many BBQ places and some of the lighter tasted ones were light but wonderful. So I'd said theirs can be juicier and more flavorful. I picked baked beans and Cajun fries as my sides. Baked beans were excellent! As good as that friend chicken in my plate. Cajun fries tasted good in the beginning but unfortunately they became extremely rock hard after it sat for awhile. I saw they have basket of fried chicken and I believe that's what I might get next time! A side note about my three stars: the restaurant space can be cleaner! read more

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Had lunch for the first time and it was great! We had the gumbo that came with pulled pork and the pulled pork grilled Mac and cheese. Both were delicious and service was awesome. Hear the sweet potato pie is a must so we will give that a shot next time! Love the atmosphere too read more

It took way to long to get my order in. And haid to wait an hour. There tables are not clean it's sticky and makes me wanna throw up.

I was excited about trying food from here but was sadly disappointed when I was taken care of. The cleanliness was not up to par. The table I sat at had not been cleaned and I had to clean it myself. The waitress was not very attentive, kind of in her own world. The Mac and cheese I received was room temperature at best. The rest of what I ordered was below expectations compared to the reviews. I would not come here again and could have just made minute Mac and cheese at home and had more satisfaction. read more

The sign outside says world famous, and based on the pictures of celebrities on the wall, somebody is talking about this place! They'd have good reason, too. The smoked sausage is jaw dropping, and the pulled pork with slaw is fantastic. With just a hint of sauce, you can let the pork speak for itself, or amplify its flavor with the BBQ sauce on the table. Traditional sides like mashed potatoes, hush puppies, beans, and okra fill out the ensemble to standing applause. You'll also sing the praises of The Cozzy Corner after a stop here! read more

The Cozzy Corner - Big Jess Platter - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Absolutely the best barbecue around. The spicy chicken is like no other and the hot sauce they use should be bottled and sold everywhere.

Used to be phenomenal, hasn't been the same in some time though. Not sure if it's the owners or management. Chicken used to be the best arguably in state and definitely best in town. Now it's not even the best bbq place. read more

Cozzy Corner is great! My husband and I shared the Kings Platter. So much food! Fried chicken, ribs, pork, fish., all delicious! We did not have the smoked sausage. We did have extra sides. Mac and cheese, candied yams, red beans and rice and coleslaw very tasty! Good cornbread. I highly recommend The Cozzy Corner! read more

In town on business, came across this place. If you are familiar with the concept, this is a Soulfood meet and three. Small place, so get there early. I had Catfish and Fried Chicken Wings, my sides were Gumbo, Collards, and Red Beans and Rice. Everything was seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Service was ok, one Server was working the room but he took care of business. Soul Food in Appleton, WI? The answer is yes 5 times! read more

Always great food there , the gizzards are to die for . Plus there combo platter is a must have . Good folks running the place . Awesome home cooking . read more

I don't know as far as the new management but when I was employee there I was having discrepancies with my pay I had to call EEOC then my money was greatly appreciated and given to me and plus I used to watch coworkers drop food on the floor Services customers how the hell can you do that read more

Everything is excellent. The food. The service. The atmosphere. Highly recommend the hush puppies and Louisiana fries as an appetizer. The ribs, and various chicken are all excellent! My soul was touched in this most joyous of dining experiences. Staff stopped by at least ten times to check on beverages for our party of 7. All the adults and kids loved this place. Strange to find such a gem in Appleton read more

The most awesome original place that I've been in years! Sassy Michelle was a blast! She makes soul food soulfull! read more

The Cozzy Corner - My wonderful daughter! - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Good chicken. Great ambiance. Enjoyed my time there! I had chicken and waffles. Fun time

The chicken is/was AWESOME!, but the sides we got tonight were a HUGE disappointment ... our family's favorites had been the Mac and cheese, and baked beans -- but something was waaaay off this time. The Mac was grossly sour (not sure if the batch had just been made wrong or what), and the baked beans were overwhelmed with spice... not what we'd had in the many times we'd been there in the past. Felt like we wasted $12 on sides we had to just throw away. (Tried calling the restaurant listed to let them know, but no answer.) We will most likely return for JUST the chicken... but dinner was very sad in our house tonight. (Had high hopes and cravings that were not met) read more

Unbelievable lil spot.. It is actually on N Walnut not W College..son if you are GPS'er like me put in N Walnut. A diamond hidden in Appleton. . unbelievable prices and portions..the food is delicious and the service is amazing. Sweet lil server with an amazing personality. Check out my pics to give you an idea of the decor and prices. read more

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Waffles here are great! Super moist and soft even after some time spent in the fridge

An excellent good feel dinner in family setting. The food is plentiful & very tasty. Music & atmosphere is southern soulful style. read more

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I enjoyed how we got there at 7pm on a Saturday and didn't have to wait for a seat. Service was nice and quick. Baby back ribs were very good and tender. Cajun Fish were a huge disappointment. No spice, and no flavor whatsoever in the batter. Mac n cheese was average. Not cheesy at all. Mashed Potatoes and gravy was average. I would hit up a Famous Dave's before I come back here. read more

The Cozzy Corner - Two Meat Plate ($11.99) - Baby Back Ribs, Cajun Catfish, Mac n cheese, and mashed potatoes. - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

We ordered 4 different entrees to share where we could all try different thing. Man; this food is off the chain. Everything tasted fantastic. Chicken and Waffles, Ribs, Catfish, Smoked Sausage, Wings with Cornbread, hush puppies, baked beans and Fried Okra. There was NOTHING I wouldn't eat again. The world famous chicken lived up to the hype. The ribs were fall of the bone delicious. Everything was incredible. Loved the friendly staff. This is a great local place you need a try read more

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A soul food restaurant very similar to places in the American South. Very soft catfish prepared with secret cornmeal that could be the best north of the Ohio River. wide variety of sides, incredible corn bread. Polish sausage could rival the best in the city. Theme of rythm and blues is unique and colorful. Great music played throughout restaurant. Awesome service, lots of passion. read more

The worst food I ever had !!!!!!!!!! The cook thinks that what he cooks is southern food what a joke !!!!!! The sweat potato pie was not homemade more like a Walmart pie The Collard green tasted like a frozen pre made The ribs where horrible and the catfish The worst part is my friend got harass while checking out read more

I've been all over the US and had some great BBQ, this place transported us right to Memphis! Delicious! Marcia is the best and makes the deserts. Try the banana pudding! read more

The Cozzy Corner - Ribs and chicken. - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

My friends and I had been hearing good things about "The Cozzy". We went one day for lunch. The owners were welcoming and the music was just right during a very nice lunch. Two of us had the low carb plate (red beans, pulled pork and a sausage - $9). Our other friend had the two (2) meat plate for $12. Each of us agreed the service and food were excellent. The place has a great vibe about it. We will return soon. I'm looking forward to giving the "Big Jess" a try. read more

Stopped by here for lunch yesterday while I was in town since the reviews were really good. I ordered the 2 meats dish with catfish, fried chicken, mac n cheese, & fried okra. Just to try a little of everything. After reading the reviews, I was expecting delicious food, but it was just ok, if even that. Some of it had no flavor, while others were soooooooo salty. Mac n cheese, plain. Okra, plain, but good, almost too greasy tho, like it wasn't drained after being fried. There was a puddle of oil under all the okra. Fried chicken & catfish were both super salty. The cornbread that comes with the meal was more bread than corn. It tasted like a corn cake. I expected more from a place that specializes in soul food. When my food was brought out, the waitress forgot my fried chicken.. I was about to ask about it, but before I could, the chef came from the back and delivered it to me herself. She was such a sweetheart. The waitress never really came to check up on me, but she checked up on everyone else. I heard her offering another table some watermelon cake? Idk what that is but she sure didn't offer me any. I liked that it seemed like a family run restaurant. I also liked that the first thing I heard when I walked in was Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean." They play a lot of old soul, rnb, etc. I could hear other people there really enjoying their food, but I just didn't get it. read more

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Located off College Avenue, this small corner place is a gem that blends childhood memories of fried chicken and kool aid with southern flair. I started with watermelon kool aid, being somewhat fearful it wouldn't live up to memory, and it was tasty (but sweet). I prefer the kool aid to soda. I got the fried chicken and ribs with collard greens, beans and smoked chicken gumbo. The fried chicken and ribs were a solid choice. The chicken was crispy and moist. I liked that the chicken lacked that pumped up over-breaded quality that fast food chains have. The ribs were tender (but a little fatty) and lightly sauced. I used the house BBQ at the table for extra dipping. The collard greens were good and not bitter as they can be, but they could have used a little pork hock. The beans and cornbread were just okay. My absolute favorite side was the smoked chicken gumbo. I could have ordered the gumbo as a main course and been perfectly satisfied. The gumbo was hearty and full of smoked sausage and chicken that lent it a smoky, rather than spicy flavor. I ended with dessert, completely unnecessary, but I had to try the banana pudding. The pudding was in a container I later took home. The pudding was thick and full of sliced banana. There were nilla wafers in the pudding, but they were no longer crispy. I would have liked it better if the nilla wafers were added just before serving so they stayed crispy. Last, the atmosphere is relaxed and good for families (prices were decent too). I liked looking at the paintings of blues icons and listening to their music! My children are already asking for a return visit. read more

The Cozzy Corner - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Recently moved here from Texas, so I was thrilled that there was a southern restaurant here in Appleton. We went on a Saturday afternoon between lunch and dinner time. I was disappointed that they didn't have chicken fried steak, ox tails or smothered pork chops being that it specializes in southern cooking. So I ordered the ribs, mac & cheese and mashed potatoes. The ribs were really dry, the m&c was mushy, the mashed potatoes were ok though. The staff was friendly, though inattentive. The restaurant atmosphere was nice. read more

Hidden gem in Appleton. Soul food made with love. The catfish platter is super tasty. The restaurant however is a little run down but food is good enough to keep on coming. read more

A bit too salty, pulled pork was really salty. Food except pulled pork was very good! Loved the cornbread! Slow service but restaurant was very busy. Good prices, with a bit less salt food would of been excellent! read more

The Cozzy Corner - Nice vibe! - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

The Cozzy Corner is awesome. We were in for the Octoberfest car show with a group of 6 and it was getting late, late enough that the two of us showing cars were thinking we might have to just skip dinner because most of the restaurants had really long waits. We kind of stumbled upon The Cozzy Corner, walked in and they told us they could make it happen for our bigger group. The music is great, you can kind of just groove in the waiting area and grab yourself a beer from the fridge (that they can add to your bill when you pay), which made waiting a little bit no big deal. We met the owner, super nice guy, you can tell he's really proud of the food, his staff and his restaurant. He made his way through all the tables, I love to see that. When we got seated everyone was pretty much climbing meat mountain so I got to see what a lot of the food looked like. Personally I have the sausage, pulled pork with slaw, red beans and baked beans and tried the fried chicken. Everything was straight up awesome. I will be making this my regular Octoberfest stop. The flavors were all good, even in the bean side dishes. I feel like smoke shops/BBQ places can sometimes get by with just ok sides but these were banging. The beans had some real heat and didn't taste like they were from a can or had store bought sauce put in them. It was just great food, great environment with friendly staff at a great price. I really don't know what else you could want in a restaurant. If you're in the area and want great BBQ, this is a must stop. read more

What a great experience! Every time I've gone here it's been such a great time. I love the atmosphere with all the artwork and records and awesome music. The staff is super friendly and it's very homey and comfortable. The food is absolutely delicious! Very authentic homemade type dishes. Love the barbecue it's phenomenal, the sauce has such a great sweet and savory flavor. The breaded wings have a light breading that is so salty delicious. Mashed potatoes and gravy and Mac and cheese are scrumptious too. My Dad went with me twice; he loves Motown and felt right at home and had a great time. A great spot! read more

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Fried chicken and waffles is hands down amazing. The waitress I had before the pandemic told us they couldn't make waffles because they were out of eggs. Then surprised us with the waffles! She lived above the restaurant and used her own eggs! Now that is caring for your customers! read more

It was a big no for me. I'm not sure if it was because we didn't dine in but the food just wasn't good. I ordered the fried chicken and waffles and the waffle didn't have any flavor nor did the chicken, and the chicken felt very over cooked and dry. I don't know about you but when eating a waffle i like to use silverware but the bones in the chicken just didn't allow you to do that. I couldn't even finish the meal because there was no good mix. If you put both together all you taste is the maple syrup. Not to mention my boyfriend got the chicken and waffle sandwich and there where chicken bones in the meat???? If it's a sandwich there shouldn't be any bones. After reading all of the good reviews my boyfriend and I where really excited to try it but this meal just didn't do it. Not to mention when we walked inside one of the workers that was outside smoking came inside, didn't even wash their hands, and then handed us our food.. read more

The Cozzy Corner - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

Chicken is to die for and the chocolate cake is divine. They have so many good things on the menu and if your dining in, the vibe is chill and the music is perfect every time. read more

This place has some very good comfort food. I elected to have the fried chicken and mac and cheese. Both were good but nothing I would call outstanding. The price can't be beat for the food quality. The waitress was very pleasant and the diner has lots of records posted on the walls and the ceiling. I know some of you are way to young to remember what a record is but I assure you they are the real vinyl 33 rpm deal! The murals on the wall were worth the visit and I would say it is worth the stop if you are in Appleton. The service was a bit slow but the solo waitress had her hands full. Don't forget to check out the "Good Times" original lunchbox and the photo signed by JJ Walker (Not Gov. Scott Walker) during his visit to the cafe. read more

The Cozzy Corner - Interesting place. - Soul Food Near Me - Appleton, Wisconsin

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Good food excellent service. Good atmosphere. Best catfish, collard greens and corn bread