Even though the Reddit pile-on has been harsh, I do agree that Bobwhite was better with bones. In its heyday, they weren't entirely bone-focused, focusing on drums and thighs but not providing wings and breasts as far as I know. Now it's all tenders and sandwiches. I'm sure that to some extent, voters are to blame for this move. Yelp ethics side note: I'm an enthusiastic or even militant supporter of bones in chicken but it seems unfair to go 1-star because of the menu change. There's nothing I want at Lululemon but I don't rate it 1-star. The biscuits are enjoyable. I got fried chicken and buffalo chicken versions. The kale-and-quinoa salad was good by salad standards but not as much as fun as the enticing collard greens/black-eyed peas/tomato side that was once available. Might try some dipping sauces next time. It would be great if some of the old classics return but I still appreciate the friendly workers and the creation of a low-stress neighborhood joint with board games and outdoor tables. read more

Bobwhite Counter - Kale & Quinoa Side Salad - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Ordered: Bottle of Arnold Palmer (~$4) Chicken Caesar Wrap (~$13): fried chicken, romaine lettuce, Pecorino Romano cheese and croutons tossed in homemade caesar dressing and served on a premium flour tortilla Three Piece Chicken w Biscuit (~$10): 2 legs & w thigh with buttermilk biscuit Hand Cut Fries (~$5) Bobwhite Sauce (~60¢): made with apricot preserves, peach puree, ginger & a touch of cayenne pepper Chimichurri Aioli (~60¢): classic aioli infused with fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and a hint of red wine vinegar Truffle Aioli (~$1): mayonnaise, black truffle paste, and a touch of dijon mustard Aya's take: Oh, Bobwhite Counter is the real dinner! I parked a block away (yay for free street parking) and was already salivating by the delicious smell of their fried chicken. They were super busy and told us it would take 20-30 minutes but it ended up only taking 15 mins! People rave about their Chicken Caesar Wrap and honestly yes, it's good. It could use more caesar dressing and less croutons but other than that, really solid and the fried chicken in it goes so well with the caesar salad. To be honest, I was most super excited about the Three Piece Chicken w Biscuit! I heard there was an outrage when the NYC locations took it off the menu so I knew I had to give them a try. The batter - seasoned, light, and satisfying. The chicken - juicy, flavorful, and moist. Each bite was even more elevated with their sauces which I absolutely recommend! The Truffle Aioli was my personal favorite; it was creamy, velvety, and earthy. The Bobwhite Sauce was not what I expected whatsoever; it's fruity and sweet with a slight kick. Although I didn't like it on the chicken, it went crazy on the buttermilk biscuit which is the most pillowy, fluffy, and light biscuit I've had with fried chicken. Their Hand Cut Fries are twice fried in 100% beef tallow making them insanely addictive. Compared to other fast casual spots I've tried (i.e., Charles Pan-Fried Chicken), Bobwhite definitely hit the spot more. Highly recommend! read more

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I was in the area and Came here on a Friday for lunch. The place was very clean and busy. I Ordered a bbq chicken biscuit, spicy chicken sandwich, mac and cheese, fries, and a black cherry soda. Everything came up to almost $30. The food came out less than 5 min later piping hot, the food was sooo good. The chicken was fresh and juicy, not dry. And the chicken sandwich was actually spicy, the meat was well seasoned. And the biscuits were so soft. I would pass on the mac and cheese. I live 50 min away and would defiantly come back. read more

Bobwhite Counter - Spicy Chicken Sandwich BBQ Biscuit Mac '& Cheese Hand Cut Fries - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Bobwhite Counter: The wrap was packed with large chunks of chicken and croutons. The dressing was thick in texture. As a bonus, there are community board games to play while you are dining. read more

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Literally my favorite fried chicken sandwich place in JC. This place has AMAZINGGGGG chicken tenders! Their menu has been simplified recently. The previously had cheese pimento which was honestly so great. I wish they'd bring it back. I heard it was taken off the menu back in April. I usually order the chicken biscuits as I'm a sucker for the combo. The original and pickle and ranch are my favorites. Their sides of fries (cooked in beef tallow!!) as well as their mac and cheese are solid options. The sweet tea here is only okay, so if you're not wanting to spend $3 on a meh beverage, skip it. You order at the counter for eat in or take out. Either way, service is super fast. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Dog-friendly as well. Overall you have to come here if you're craving amazing chicken tenders or fried chicken sandwiches! read more

Great experience here. Lovely location tucked away in a quieter residential section of Jersey City. Close to the water offering some amazing views of the NYC Skyline along the Hudson River. Be sure to make time for a walk before or after you eat. Parking can be tough but we were able to find a spot two short blocks aways on a Saturday afternoon. Ordered tenders, fries and sides. Food came out in about 10 minutes. Prices are a bit more expensive than "fast food" but worth it. Tenders, fries, biscuit and a drink will cost about $16ish. Everything was very good...definitely a few steps above fast food places. The space was clean and well-maintained. There are lots of board games separated by age ranges from toddler to adult...comes in very handy for those with kids. All staff we encountered were very nice. read more

Bobwhite Counter - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

That's it - game over. Whatever other fried chicken place you were thinking, forget that. Bob White's Counter is a hidden gem in Paulus Hook, just steps from the water. True to its name, there is a line of stools by the counter you can eat, but there are also indoor and outdoor tables. The food is just fantastic. Made to order, the chicken comes out piping hot, with a crispy exterior and is moist within. The biscuit is a mouthful of heavenly fluffiness. And I can't say enough about the collard greens. Otherwise, the establishment is a warmly lit place, with a simple menus that sticks to the classics. This *is* a fried chicken place - that's is what they do and do best. Don't come here asking for a burger. I hope nothing ever changes. read more

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Lots of good reviews for this place so I had to check it out myself and I'm glad I did. The food is inexpensive and plentiful. I got the barbecue chicken sandwich and a side of fries for around $16. I sat at the counter and was surprised by how quickly the food came out. The service is good! I'm expecting to come back and try more options soon. read more

Finally crossed this place off the list to try. I've been meaning to come to bobwhite and get myself a chicken Caesar salad wrap and it's truly something I never had before. There's croutons which gives it a crunch. You got your fried chicken chunks and it's drizzled in ranch dressing, what's not to love? I also ordered the chipotle ranch fried chicken and unfortunately that was average. It wasn't saucy enough and the fried chicken was too dry and not nearly as juicy as others I've had. Verdict for me is to skip the sandwich and get the wrap. ---- I came back a week later and tried their Buffalo chicken sandwich and they truly redeemed themselves. This one was saucy throughout and not just a little dollop on the corner. Absolutely much better than the chipotle ranch I had last week. Must get!! read more

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(Dined 07/11/23 TU @ 6:30pm): I would counter that a bobwhite was a quail and not a chicken! An afternoon of drinking and only pretzel bites at 902 Brewing Co. led us to Bobwhite Counter for some real sustenance before we headed home. This location was close to my friend's work, and she highly-recommended it. I was always down for fried chicken and Cajun Southern cuisine, so she didn't have to twist my arm. Would this chicken counter be exactly what we needed!? PURCHASE Poland Spring Water 16.9floz Bottle ($1.79): We were parched after our beer-drinking afternoon. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=H74yKqexrVEpkbZuf05TiQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Boylan Bottling Co. Root Beer 12floz Bottle ($3.69): One of my favorite root beer brands, I simply had to have this with my meal. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=duhunOvcGqz3vR6Zn6b2UQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Raspberry Iced Tea 16floz Cup ($3.19): Freshly-brewed, semi-sweet, and refreshing. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kKwhHzZrrKk_YFscxELL1A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Lemonade 16floz Cup ($4.49): Homemade lip-smacking semi-tart goodness. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=uMJt-KPXBoLIKYJVU7oXZQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Chicken, Pickle, & Ranch Biscuit ($5.79): A simple tasty slider-sized morsel that lacked much of the included ingredients. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=czipBBC6qbg3XxGZAqlq-g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Spicy Chicken Sandwich ($8.39): Made with bread & butter pickles and mayo on a toasted roll, this lacked in spiciness and portion size which left me truly disappointed. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LUPpJZ8UV4BbwN3GdVZDCw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Biscuit ($1.19): Homemade, buttery, and flaky... give me more, please. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=D6MaeHMRpR-pX0E2PsQ5vw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Blackeyed Peas, Collards, & Tomatoes ($4.59): A hint of good Cajun dirty spiciness, I only wished it was a bigger portion for the price. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=jTQ_BX4QiW-9dQ__MsbtFQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Mac 'N Cheese ($4.99): Baked corkscrew pasta with a ton of cheese and some burnt bits, this was lovely but pricey. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Q6fkXJRiPxwCcjL2aJvE9w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw Chocolate Brownie ($4.69): Housemade and soft that it dissolved in your mouth. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=kuDV1g4Djc9ccTiyf17pDw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw SERVICE We were immediately greeted by a young man behind the counter who was ready for our order. I had to review the menu for a bit but eventually ordered like a starving lunatic. Minutes later, my number was called, I collected our bagged order, and easily found a table outside where there wasn't any table service which was fine. The service was straightforward - all was good! PARKING (Varied: N/A this instance) We took the light rail to the Essex St. stop and walked about 10 minutes through the waterfront area. They had no onsite lot. Otherwise, there appeared to be limited spots along the main drag of Warren St. and nearby surrounding side streets; take public transportation - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE An open clean space https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=snEPFXZGq88OdjaQMpSo6g&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw with the feel that you were either in a kitchen or waiting room with the pronounced tiling, there were several legible menus hung on the wall behind the counter, several chairs/tables, and a row of low stools that bordered the counter. We opted for an outdoor sidewalk table. Plenty of natural lighting came through the large front glass windows and front door while a mix of soul-sucking fluorescent and hung electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while smooth R&B music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Hqt5lNW_kUXCaLFCWoUjhQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I liked Bobwhite Counter and appreciated the Southern-style cuisine. However, generally speaking I felt the price/value comparison was off, I wished there were meal deals versus everything a la carte (unless I missed something). The menu was simple and streamlined with slight variations. The food and service were fine. And, whenever possible I liked to support small family-owned businesses. I found fairly good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $46.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 3.5 STARS read more

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Basically a better fast food joint. I think better than Raising Cane. This place seems to always be busy which is a good sign. Lots of firefighters and officers in the area seems to get food here. read more

The food here was amazing! I hope they never close, because I eat here every week. Definitely worth trying!

My nephew lives near this restaurant in Union Square, Manhattan, NY and said we need to try them out and that we wouldn't be disappointed. Oh he was right! I throughly enjoyed my food! This southern style chicken spot is exactly what I needed. Way better than most chicken sandwiches I've had including the over-rated Chick-fil-A. The chicken sandwich was the right size, the right flavors that really hit the spot. I combined the sandwich with their mac & cheese and a sweet ice tea which was amazing. My meal was pretty effing good...thanks nephew! Their menu also includes buckets of chicken, chicken strips, buffalo chicken sandwich, black-eyed peas, fries, coleslaw, desserts, etc. Another thing I love is that you come in and order your food and your food is ready pretty fast. You have the option of sitting inside, which is very limited, or sitting outside. This is a small restaurant just like everything else in the area. I saw a lot of people pick up and go which is always an option if you live nearby or are in a hurry. The service was friendly and quick. This will definitely be one of my go to spots when I'm back in the city. read more

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This place is AMAZING totally elevated fried chicken ! But my absolute favorite was the ranch chicken biscuit sando with pickles . Locations all over Manhattan but the one in Jersey is clutch as well ! Service was quick and the ice tea was too delicious! read more

Bobwhite Counter - Ice tea - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

The Bone in chicken is back!!! Best fried chicken in Jersey city. Please do not take it away again. Thank you BWC read more

Will start off by saying , this place has great food. From the chicken to the wraps. But they are very very expensive. 10pc bucket should not be $35. 6 pieces of buffalo tenders should not be $16. And how do u not offer blue cheese and honey mustard ?!?! Cmon do better read more

Used to be our go-to place since it had opened couple of years ago. We literally ordered once a week (the place is 5 min away by foot from where we live). Unfortunately, Bobwhite has reduced their menu selection & quality so significantly, that we stopped going. Pls, pls, pls bring back: fish sandwich, bone in chicken, bbq chicken wrap, and the original wrap you used (the new type of wrap tastes like cardboard). read more

Bobwhite was my go-to for fried chicken and Mac and cheese. Now, they stopped serving bone-in chicken. I've tried their tenders, tried their sandwiches and wraps. It's all just meh. There is really no reason to go anymore and now I'm left with a drumstick sized hole in my heart. The sauce is still ok, but what good is it without good bone-in chicken? Bobwhite is dead to me now. I'm not mad, just really sad. read more

Delivery review! (Also on a very rainy gross day) used UberEats, driver was excellent but food did arrive cold. Threw all the food in oven for a quick broil and it was great! Loved the chicken sandwich, fries and thigh/drum stick. Also the chicken fingers and sauces, very good. Biscuit was also good. We were impressed- would definitely order again! Dare I say better than Popeyes? read more

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Plainly: fantastic fried chicken. Seasoning is great, their chicken is juicy inside. They have a few different cuts and you can actually order between thighs and drumsticks which is great for those with preferences! Location might seem a bit out of the way but honestly great to walk all that friend chicken. Good amount of indoor seating, they even have a bar section. it wasn't loud when we visited but there weren't a ton of people either. Service was fairly fast. Try their mac & cheese, you'll love it! read more

The best chicken sandwich, hands down. Usually I get two, eat one the same day and refrigerate the other for the following day, and it's still crunchy despite being in the fridge overnight?! I don't know how they do it. Friendly service too. I wish there were gluten free options so I can share the love with my boyfriend. Until then, I still think it's a 5-star establishment. read more

Oh la la what a fried chicken! DELISH Had a 3 piece plus coleslaw salad delivered. Everything was so good and piping hot! Super crispy on the outside and juice in the inside! Coleslaw was good too and another surprise was the biscuit!!!! Softt and baked to perfection!!! My new place to go for fried chicken!!! read more

Bobwhite Counter - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

I was told by my co-workers that I HAD to eat here. They were not lying. The place is standard looking burger joint but the service is fast and the staff are super friendly. Now the food. The food was seasoned for the GODs. I got the tender box with the biscuit and man dipping it in the bobwhite sauce was heaven , the biscuit was fluffy and soft. The mac & cheese felt like I came from a cook out. They seasoned the heck out of those noodles cause good lord I enjoyed every bite. The price was reasonable and the store felt open and spacious but nothing too spectacular . Highly recommend if you want some delicious food for a reasonable price. read more

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I regret listening to others who hadn't tried this place. This spot offers remarkable dishes. Their meal options show creativity and flavor. Good staff service. This spot offers delicious meals! read more

Food is amazing . And it didnt take long at all even with all the customers.would definitely come again 10/10

No more blue cheese or honey mustard?? Those were your 2 best sauces. Makes no sense. I dont even want to order from here anymore without those sauces. Its a shame. Bring them back. read more

Bobwhite counter has some of the best Chicken I have ever had. Ordered a 3 peace with a Biscuit, Arnold Palmer and Fries. The chicken was packed with flavor and really the only way to describe it was delicious. The Biscuit was also great (really just an average biscuit). The Fries were seasoned perfectly weren't what you'd get from an average fast food place and for me I would prefer it over even Mc Donald's fries. The only critique from a flavor perspective I could give was there was too high a concentration of lemonade to iced tea in the Arnold Palmer. Being completely honest pricing was a little high, I believe the whole meal with a 10% discount came up to around $18. The drink was a little pricey and I'm not a fan of charging for sauce. I do recognize however, massive food empires are now looking towards that price tag as a "value meal" so pricing wise Bobwhites is average compared to industry. The service was pretty good, employees were really friendly and the environment was clean as well. Just a nice place to enjoy good, flavorful food with friends. 5 stars. read more

If you're looking for fried chicken with less breading this is the place for you. Bobwhite does a great job on the deep fry despite a lighter coating and in fact they add a layer of spices or flavours that seem herb inspired to the the crust. The chicken is juicy and tender and the sandwich is done quite perfectly. Food: 5/5 Ambience: n/a did delivery Service: n/a did delivery At the moment I believe they have a deal of $6 off for a certain amount spent on Grubhub! Definitely take advantage of it if you are looking for a nice chicken delivery meal. (This is as of 8/27/22) read more

Bobwhite Counter - Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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This is some good CLUCKIN' CHICKEN!!! Was in the mood for some fried chicken. Bob white is not too far away so decided to come here. I walked to the store and ordered in the store. It didn't take long at all I ordered the 10 piece leg and thigh bucket $19.99. I didn't time it but I wasn't waiting long. 10 min if I had to guess. It came out ready and hot. I took it home and devoured at least 5 pieces. The chicken was crispy and the meat was juicy and tender and was still hot when I got home. There was a couple pieces where the chicken skin was on the chewy side but for the most part the chicken was really good. I will Definitely be coming back to fix my fried chicken craving. I can only speak for the fried chicken. They do have sandwiches there but yet to try that. read more

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Holy cow their chicken is amazing If you're craving an amazing chicken sandwich that isn't produced by a company who closes on Sundays, then the choice is a no-brainer, you need Bob White's chicken sandwich. This sandwich was the perfect amount of crunchy, crisp outside and a juicy, flavorful inside. You need to try it. And the staff was amazing, ambience makes up so much of a dining experience, and you could tell they were just having fun at work. Legit had a smile on my face the entire time I was here. Get some sides, split some sides, have some iced tea, and don't forget the chicken sandwich read more

Bobwhite Counter - Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

Great service 10/10 fast and great bbq chicken tenders and fries best in town Always space read more

Decided to get takeout at Bobwhite. Heard so much about this place and their chicken. Well all the talk was true! This place serves some really juicy fried chicken without being greasy or heavy!!! How do they do it? I have no clue!! Seasoning was perfect, not too salty but just enough to give the meat a grey flavor!! The fries are my fav type...fresh cuts!! And let's talk about the biscuits!! Wow! They remind me of Church's chicken biscuits in a way! Perfect pairing with the chicken and honey!!! I will definitely be coming back to try more eats on the menu!! Downtown JC has a nice lil chicken spot!! I wish them mush success!! read more

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Came in to get a buffalo chicken sandwich. Wait was a lot longer than usual but the workers were hard at work as they always are. I'm not sure if they changed their chicken tender recipe but it seemed different compared to the last time I had it. Unfortunately, mid way through the sandwich the chicken seemed a bit chewy and I realized it wasn't fully cooked. I'll chalk it up to them getting swamped out of nowhere. read more

Soooo sad they took their bone-in chicken out!!! That's the main and only reason we came here all the time! Please bring it back

Finally got around to ordering from Bobwhite and it was absolutely delicious. They really do have some of the best chicken strips I've had in the area. The quinoa salad and cookies were a great accompaniment to my meal as well. They have a lot of delicious things on the menu and I can't wait to try even more. I highly recommend the grilled chicken sandwich, if you're looking for a healthier option. And definitely get a side of pickles. They're out of this world and you'll be glad you did. read more

Amazing food and people! These are the best boneless wings EVER. I accidentally placed a catering order for the wrong day and they accommodated my request after I called them and had it ready early! Everyone was raving about these - incredible! The staff is so so pleasant and kind. Grateful to them!!! read more

Bobwhite Counter - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

We came here to have fried chicken sandwiches after a day of sailing. I really enjoyed the sandwich. Took a little bit longer than expected to receive the sandwiches, even though there was no one ahead of us. There's no real vibe to the place. I'd rather order the sandwich and go home then stay at the restaurant and eat there. Not sure if it's different during the week. But definitely a good spot for a fried chicken sandwich. Enjoy! read more

Bobwhite Counter - Chicken Sandwich - Southern Near Me - Jersey City, New Jersey

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Aww, I woke up today to a bunch of compliments for ROTD for Bob White. What a lovely way to start the day!! Since I wrote that first review, I've gone to Bob White almost every single week! So I have to talk about some of the other things I've tried there! The fried fish sandwich - think of an elevated fish filet but with higher quality ingredients and a great price point! The chicken caesar wrap, the buffalo chicken wrap, and yesterday, I tired the chicken with roasted vegetables wrap. All of them are good and different in their own way. You can get grilled or fried chicken. The wrap is so delicious - it's so soft. I highly recommend any of these 3 sandwiches. Chicken wings!! The sauces for these are amazing, you can't go wrong with the remoulade. They also do breakfast sandwiches now - I think I tried the sausage, egg and cheese. It was good, but not my favorite one in the area. But it was really good. I have to try some of the other offerings! Love this place!! read more

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This place...is...AMAZING. Oh my gosh, I don't even have pictures of the food because how fast my group and I devoured the food. I ordered the Buffalo chicken sandwich with fries and also Mac & cheese. Honestly, really blown away by it all, considering the price point of everything too. Every single thing tastes OUTSTANDING. I also tried my friends spicy chicken sandwich was definitely has a kick too it, much more than I expected. The Buffalo wasn't too strong but was solid and amazing. If you're looking for a chicken sandwich fix, THIS is your place! It's amazing! read more

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Came into the store and found out the best chicken place in the area doesn't serve bone in chicken anymore. Tenders, chicken tenders, that's what they're serving now. We've been relugated to the culinary equivalent of toddler status. My heart is sad and there is now a fried chicken sized whole in my soul. read more