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    Uncle Remus

    3.5 (152 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    I delivered to this gentlemen, and he hooked me up

    Chicken was the best I ever had. I told them I never had it before because I live on the south side and we eat Harolds chicken. So the man gave me some wings and omg it was the best I ever had I will be back

    BlacChevy V.

    So over time prices have gone up, I get it. As of this review they're charging $2+ per wing. Here is my issue: mini wings! I paid $12 for 4 wings and got 3.5 because one was super tiny. Some chicken shacks will compensate for the lack of size by adding an additional mini which is fair. Uncle Remus probably has the best sauce around so it's always a treat to have them but consistency is key. I don't like to feel cheated after spending so much for so little.

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    Ray B.

    You can't go wrong with Uncle Remus! Consistent product over the decades. Good taste and value. I live in the suburbs, but whenever I am in the area, I make sure to order a wing dinner to take home!

    4 Chicken Wings
    Phaithe N.

    Uncle Remus is always tasty. Their sweet, mild sauce is like liquid gold. I ate off of their food truck recently, so I did not visit a physical location, but it was fresh and fast! I also love the crisp of their chicken; you can't go wrong. The service was nice.

    Fried Chicken w/ Mild Sauce
    Jose C.

    There's nothing much else to say about Uncle Remus that hasn't been said before. I have now been to all three of their locations and all I can say is consistency. They had excellent customer service at this location. They were very polite and got food done in the amount of time quoted. I ordered their G Pan special. You get 10 pieces of very delicious fried chicken covered in their mild sauce. It's a great deal for about $11. And then of course you also need to order some fries with mild sauce to get along with your chicken. The mild sauce is much sweeter than Harolds, but it doesn't over power the chicken. The chicken is perfectly fried, juicy and tasted very fresh. I've been coming to Uncle Remus for years and I don't intend in stopping anytime soon!

    fried chicken wings and french fries
    Sedrick M.

    This place has changed a lot since it was a hole in a wall where you didn't feel safe walking into. The food is still amazing. If you are looking for a hard fried chicken with good sauce this place is for you. This particular location has gone through a nice renovation and feels new. The service was quick and people were nice. It's good that they have started to update now allowing for online ordering. They are more than just wings but the sauce is what they are known for. Also the icing on the cake was just that. Their chocolate cake made me and my wife want to go back alone.

    Chicken

    Horrible customer service and chicken recooked, this is the 2nd bad experience there! Heading back now for a refund after work!

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    I never have a hard time when I order on line or in store been coming here over 30yrs. I love you it

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    food was very tasty service was good it was just a long line that's all. I will eat here again!!

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    Great love the chicken wings, I wish they delivered to Oak Park.

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    I love they chicken and the mild sauce is fire. I use to go there a lot when we were leaving going back home

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    The food was awesome CUSTOMER SERVICE IS HORRIBLE!!!!! No hello how can I help u nothing. Black Businesses need to do better.

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    i love the chicken , nice and crunchy. service is great, even the people hanging around are generous.

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    The food sucks The chicken is hard the rides a heart just nasty big are pieces of chicken

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    Passion Eats Express

    3.9
    (31 reviews)
    2.8 mi

    A Soul Food Restaurant located in a small strip mall in Oak Park IL. The menu consists of fried Cat…read moreFish fillets, chicken wings, smothered pork chops, Mac & Cheese, greens, cabbage and other delicious items. My first time coming here and I was impressed with the food. They allow you to sample the food to see if you like it. Which is a bonus to sample before you make your decision to purchase. I ordered the fish fillets which was very delicious and well seasoned Golden crispy and fried well. My sides were the cabbage and beef spaghetti. The cabbage was well seasoned as well. The spaghetti had a funny tasting season that I didn't like. Nice size portion of food for a reasonable price. FYI. No dining area. Order to go only

    Heard some good things about this place and wanted to see for myself. It smelled like a home cooked…read moremeal upon walking in the establishment. It was very cozy, not a lot of space and nowhere to dine in, so expect to take the meal to go. Cashier was pleasant and friendly. Everything I wanted was sold out at 5 pm. I settled for the smothered pork chops, Mac and cheese and dressing. Food is packed right in front of you and they are very generous with the portions. My "plate" (styrofoam container) was so heavy it cracked! I was given a second bag to catch spillage. I commented that this would be dinner and probably lunch tomorrow. The cashier and serving gentleman chuckled and agreed. I saw the passion tea and ordered that also. Now, the taste. The pork chops are delicious. Gravy is good, meat is tender and not too salty. They're good size chops, I didn't finish one. Max and cheese is very cheesy. Well seasoned and noodles are firm and not mushy. The dressing is not it for me. It's a little "mealy" and not much flavor. I can taste the sage but it feels undercooked to me. The cornbread muffin is okay. Not as sweet as jiffy mix, but too sweet to be hot water cornbread. I will return and try some other sides. Prayerfully next time they'll have the turkey wings or fried ribs I wanted to try. However the gravy from the pork chops on some mashed potatoes would be heavenly.

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    6978 Soul Food

    6978 Soul Food

    3.0
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    I decided to do takeout here on a Sunday night for dinner. We placed our order online and did…read morepicked it up with no issues. The lady at the counter was very welcoming and joyful. The food was good, but a little bit on the expensive side. We ordered three one entree plates. They came with two sides and a muffin. My wife and son both ordered their fried chicken entree with Mac & cheese and yams, and I ordered their smothered pork chops with yams and collard greens. The fried chicken was good, Mac and cheese was ok, collard greens weren't the greatest. The yams were delicious and the smothered pork chops definitely hit the spot. The food overall was seasoned well, not under seasoned and most importantly not over seasoned. The gravy was really good and the pork chops were cooked perfectly. We also ordered their banana pudding. This one was just ok. Not sure if I'd order it again. We wanted peach cobbler but they were out. Next time we'll order that if it's available. My entire family enjoyed their meal and we will definitely be returning.

    Came here on a Sunday for a nice lunch - I chose to dine out. Upon entering I was greeted by a…read moreyoung lady at the bar. I grabbed a menu and she was able to take my order. I chosen the $21.99 meal which is one entree, 3 sides and a dessert. Not bad, right? I waited about 5 minutes before my meal was packaged and handed to me. Should've taken that as a sign. Especially for soul food. Chicken and gravy - decent. The gravy was thick and tasty. Not salty thank the heavens. My issue with the entree was that you could tell the chicken had been sitting in the gravy too long. The crispiness was gone. Corn muffin was basic and small. Nothing special or out of the ordinary. The yams were an absolute no. Definitely canned yams made with no love. same for the collards. The Mac and cheese was alright but it reminds of of the Mac and cheese they serve as the kids table. Overall, for $24.39, the meal fell flat. The peace cobbler held together real well. While I enjoyed popping my head in, I will not be back.

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    Shake A Leg

    Shake A Leg

    4.4
    (11 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    The food was pretty good. I wasn't sure if the catfish was Swai or real catfish however it was…read moreseasoned really well. My sides of sweet potatoes and cabbage were very tasty. My man's dirty rice was good as well and his lamb chops. My main disappointment was that we were served water in plastic cups and used plastic utensils to eat with. For the cost of the food, and a dine in experience I would expect real silverware and glassware. The space is intimate however, inviting.

    A friend sent a video to me that was highlighting five Black-owned restaurants in Chicago. I had…read moregone to one of them and loved their food and service. Seeing that Shake A Leg was not that far from where I live, I decided to drop in to check them out. I ordered catfish with sweet potatoes and macaroni and cheese. I give them high marks for the catfish. It was nicely seasoned and breaded enough to give a crust but not too much that it took away from the meatiness of the fish. Big ups on the crisp to the crust. The sides were perfect, which again I say they deserve high marks. The highlight dish for me was the Cajun pasta that I ordered with shrimp. This reminded me of the same that I enjoyed in Louisiana. There was the right amount of sauce so that the pasta was not drowning in it. The seasoning was neither salty nor overpowering nor all over the place. Plenty room for seating and spread out enough that people are not all on top of each other. I got there early, so it had not packed out as I'm sure it does later in the day. For nights that I don't want to cook, they may get my dollars. The food was certainly worth it.

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    Macarthur's Restaurant

    Macarthur's Restaurant

    3.4
    (269 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    As usual I'm satisfied with the meal I chose. Baked chicken dark, sweet potatoes and cabbage with…read morea peach cobbler for dessert

    Came here for an early Father's Day dinner. This was my first visit. After looking at the website…read moreI knew what I wanted. We arrived and the parking lot was full but I squeezed into a street spot. The line was too the door but they were moving pretty fast. The decor is outdated but that's not what you come for. Loved the history reflected with the photos of customers including former President Obama, current Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson. The photos of Jesse Jackson before and after his health deteriorated shows the legacy of this community bedrock. There's also a spot to donate books. This place has changed so have realistic expectations. It is cafeteria style (to go) but you can sit down and eat from your styrofoam container. First the online menu was wrong. We were told that they don't have fish on Sundays. Honestly if I knew that beforehand I wouldn't have gone that day. I decided to get fried chicken, greens and dressing with a side of mac and cheese. The chicken was dry, the greens were a lil salty and the dressing was dry but tasty. I wish i had gotten the gravy on the side. The macaroni and cheese was yummy. My guy got the short ribs, greens and string beans. Like the greens the short ribs were a lil salty. The ribs were cooked to perfection. The meat fell off the bone and melted in your mouth. Overall, I would say try it for yourself. If you like things on the salty side this might be ideal. The meals come with a muffin. It was sweet and so soft that it fell apart in your hands. Please note that individual sides are $3.04 with tax which isn't too bad. You also only get one muffin nit two like the website says. I plan to return on a fish day but it probably won't be soon. I'm optimistic that they will make some changes and update the website.

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