Tried about various entrees. Fried chicken dinner is great. OMG The OXTAILS please get them. Promise you won't be disappointed. I LOVED them. Trust and believe been to many places this place is a hidden Gem.. Seafood/Chicken dinner plate is good. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Kick your Mama in the mouth. Best Oxtails so far. Ohh love them - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Let me start off by saying that the service was good! The cashiers were very friendly and funny. I wish I could give a good review about the food but I just can not. I *ordered* and fried fish sandwich with okra and broccoli casserole. What I got was a 3 piece fish with the same sides. I wasn't really that upset because I had buns, cheese and lettuce at home. The fish was good. The broccoli casserole was below average to me reminiscent of school cafeteria food. The okra was okay too just needed some more salt. In addition to my order I got a slice of birthday cake and lemonade. The lemonade was good but the cake was so dry omg. The icing on the cake was delicious but the cake was over cooked. read more

Not pleased today I stay across town in I got a gizzard plate it's not good like the last time, I didn't get no cornbread in no salt on the gizzards like it was the last time read more

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The have been in business for a long time. The service is great. The food is not as good as it used to be but pretty edible home cooked meals. read more

I've been here a few times, and the employees are always welcoming and the food is really good. I would recommend the oxtails, fried chicken and the fried pork chops. One plus is that if you eat inside, you will see all of the wall art that they have of prominent African Americans. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Oxtails and rice with collards, macaroni and cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Ordered twice on Uber eats. Food very tasty . Had the smothered chops . The fried chicken is amazing as well . Can't wait to try more items

Best soul food spot in Charlotte Nc Taste like you went to grandma's house for supper read more

This place need to shut down. Got stomach virus after eating here. The only thing me and my wife ate through the day was food from the restaurant and we both got stomach virus symptoms that night. I'll spare you the details on how I know. Just be very careful eating here. read more

This was my 3rd time eating here and they never disappoints. It's definitely not the nicest looking restaurant on the outside but the food makes up for that. This time I got the 2pc fried chicken dinner with macaroni and cheese and candied yams. The fried chicken is always crispy and tender. Some of the BEST fried chicken in town. The macaroni and cheese was very flavorful as well. However, I was not very impressed with the candied yams. Next time, I will stick with the fries which are well seasoned. The Sweet Tea was BOMB and just how I like it (I prefer my tea very sweet). The service is pretty good. Every time I order, it takes no more than 10 mins for my order to finish. I would definitely recommend this place. I can ensure that you won't be disappointed. Thank me later. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - 2pc Fried Chicken dinner with Macaroni and Cheese and Candied Yams - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Hubby and I was riding around looking for something near us to eat and this place popped up. I am so glad we decided to try it. It felt like home everyone was so nice and friendly. The sever was wonderful she made feel like my momma was checking on me while we were waiting on our food to be served. The lemonade was on point it went great with my fish. The mac and cheese was made from scratch and baked too. You get your money's worth for the food so I will be back again soon. If you looking for some good soul food in Charlotte check this place out. read more

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I ordered by phone at 7pm waited until 815 after they lady says they have to be made to order. My 2legs snack combo was freshly fried but my pork chops are dry and overly fried not fresh. Yams taste canned read more

Chicken Box Cafe - I ordered my food at 7. Went in and waited til 815 after later told me pork chops had to be made to order.. my chops are dry and over fried - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Saw this place posted as one of the best places to get fried chicken so I had to see for myself. Yes, they do, in fact, have great fried chicken. The chicken breast had A LOT of meat and was very crispy. It was just a tad greasy... not too bad, but the grease did revisit me 2 hours later lol. I asked for the broccoli casserole and candied yams for sides. The sides containers were very small in the to-go box. But I still was really full after eating due to that huge piece of chicken. I got the 2 pc white meat dinner for $9.50. It came with choice of 2 sides and choice of roll, hush puppies, or cornbread muffin. I got the muffin and it was great. Unfortunately, they gave me the wrong side. They gave me cooked cabbage instead of broccoli casserole. The menu is really extensive for your soul food favorites: meatloaf, fried whiting, chicken feet, turkey neck, yep they probably have it all. I really liked the interior. You walk up to order then if you are eating in they give you a number and you bring it to your table. They have those large old-timie comfortable booths to sit in. The decorations are really cool too. Paintings of influential and famous people. Definitely a place to check out if you're in the area. read more

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Three of us dined here for a late lunch on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. My daughter highly suggested we try this place and I'm so glad she did! Every bite I had was full of flavor and so delicious. There are so many options, it was hard to choose, but I enjoyed everything I chose and can't wait to go back. The staff is very friendly and so attentive. You order at the register upon entering and then you can choose where you want to sit and they bring your meal to you at your table. There's a small wait for your food, but it's worth the wait, the food is freshly prepared while you wait. My daughter and I both had the fried chicken and fish combo, which comes with two delicious sides. My daughters friend had the fish and fried shrimp combo. We all had different sides, collard greens, cabbage, mac and cheese, potato salad and candied yams. We each enjoyed every bite and couldn't stop talking about it. We each had leftovers that were still good later. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The fried chicken y'all. Omg. I always order carry out. The chicken is ALWAYS fresh, perfectly cooked and just fantastic. I love it. My husband loves it. My in laws even love it. I've bounced around and tried most of the sides, they are all solid options. The fries are not worth ordering but only because the other sides just knock them out of the running. Broccoli casserole? Mashed potatoes? Fried okra? Mac and cheese? Pintos? Greens? Stuffing? Yams? Heck yes. All awesome. And it's ready fast. And no matter how much food and extra sides I order... it's always right. Every time. They are just phenomenal and the customer service is above average and please do yourself a favor and try them out today, right now. Just do it and thank me later. Or thank them, because you'll want to. Home cooking you don't have to cook. I love it. read more

From the cashiers to the cooks they keep me coming back. The foid is always hot and fresh. read more

Me and my husband are from buffalo ny we was here visiting and seen the menu of chicken box Cafe. Well we love southern food we come from a southern family.​but I have to say the food was not on point.food didn't taste fresh to the taste..service was friendly nice the food I won't eat again... read more

If you love southern style home cooked soul food this is your spot. Its not the most modern but it gets the job done. Three stars were given because I waited over an hour for one plate of food and when asking a cashier about your food their attitude weren't the most pleasant. read more

Tiniest chicken wings I've ever seen it's a definite no for me never going back period the beans were fresh and the best food on the plate

My first visit here on Sunday Feb 10, 2019. Mind you it is a Sunday , sorta crowded. Most of the tables were not cleaned off, no where to sit or stand. Ordered our food then found a clean booth to sit it. Food is already cooked except the fish. It took 30 minutes to get our food. They only had 2 waitresses that couldn't keep up, older ladies. The service here sucks along with the personality. I can say the food was good but wasn't worth the headache with the wait staff. Make sure you get everything you need at one time . It takes forever for them to come back to your table. I may give them another chance read more

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I guess a restaurant is doing pretty good if they open a second location. The Chicken Box 2 is beside the Cookout on Sugar Creek, and I must say its a nice size location, I think it's an old Shoney's or something but it's very roomy for those dining in. They have the same menu and are open 7 days a week and have added a tasty looking breakfast menu that includes chicken and waffles(mental note to try as my eyes widened), pancakes, omelette's, platters, sandwiches, etc. I may go as far to say that I thought the food was better compared to the Tryon street location, but I'll have to confirm that on my next trip. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was a hidden treat across the street from our hotel. Seems family run and very welcoming. We had a number of items in the menu. Fried chicken, Ox tails, fish, and more. The sides were great, especially the mac&cheese, greens, and yams. Definitely a welcomed addition to my list when in Charlotte. They have plenty of items on the menu including chitterlings and other southern favorites. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - 3 piece dark with greens and yams. About to go down in this piece. They treat you right here. - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Best experience ever ! For was delicious, associates were amazing , I would DEFINITELY recommend this place to anyone!!!

Excellent fried chicken (reminds me of how my mom used to make it) and amazing greens! When I'm in Charlotte on business and want some "home cooking", it's the spot. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I love this place. It's been a couple of years since I been and nothing changed but the location. The service is amazing and the inside brings a smile to my face with the art on the wall. A trip well worth it, I will be back. The 1/2 and 1/2 use to be the whole box so that's the one thing I would request to come back. read more

Ordered a fried Turkey it was $75.73 - what? It was only like 9lbs and btw, nothing else came with this, no sides no smiles. Nothing. Never again. read more

This is my first time at the new location. So yea, the last time I had chicken box was apparently 5 years ago! I got the two piece dark meat dinner that came with 3 sides. The sides are "okay." The real VIP here is the chicken. I wish I went with the 3 piece dinner for a buck more instead. Learn from my mistake guys! The chicken is most akin to Popeyes. It's delicious, but not as salty as bojangles breading. Give it a try yourself! read more

I got a 3pc fish, Mac & cheese with yams!!! It was really good. If you check-in on Yelp you get a free drink. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - 3pc fish, Mac & cheese with yams!!! It was really good. If you check-in on Yelp you get a free drink. - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The only bad thing I can say is that Chicken Box is an 1.5 hour drive from my home. But, it gives me a reason to come back to Charlotte. I have not had fried chicken this good in more years than I can remember. The batter was light crunchy batter encapsulated the moist flavor chicken. What an explosion of goodness with every bite. Very low key restaurant that allows their food to speak volumes. I truly enjoyed my meal as did my wife and son. This is now our goto chicken place every time we are in or near Charlotte!!!! A definite family and friend recommendation as well as a repeater!!!! If you are in Charlotte, even passing through along I85, you need to swing in. read more

Oh Lawd, they now serving Breakfast. Was so good couldn't even take a picture. And they got everything folks. I come for the music and the Good vibe. Love the Staff. This me and hubby new place read more

This was my first time although I've lived here for over 10 years but I wanted some "home cooking" on my lunch break. I called my order in ahead and the service was great both in person and over the phone surprisingly for Saturday's lunch hr. I forgot to check in for my free tea but the foods great and my order was ready I was in and out and they were busy with a line so I'm very pleased and will be back! read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Smothered Pork chops over rice with collard greens potato salad and cornbread - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Awesome southern food! Great customer service! GreAt location! Their Fried chicken is amazing as well as their sides! read more

I had the fish & chicken dinner with a dessert. Not legendary but the food was solid. Decided to stop through since i just moved to Charlotte. Not sure if I will return due to the sheer disorder and hassle just to order a meal. There was a line out the door. They appeared to be understaffed. There were several unhappy customers who either had been waiting a long time or their orders were wrong. I waited about 20 minutes. I'm not sure if any of the staff really want to be there. They looked so unhappy, lethargic, slothful and lost. No sense of urgency. There is a wait but i don't understand why. I try my best to support Black businesses but it's like we're punished with horrible service and long waits. I hope they can get it together. I suggest they attend some business development trainings to improve their service. They have potential. read more

Easy access from I85. I stopped in because of a friend's recommendation. The free sweet tea at Yelp check-in was a good deal too. Best part of the meal were the extra crispy chicken wings. The collards were a bit salty, but delicious. The mac and cheese was too sweet for my taste, but it was baked fresh. I walked in today and there were over a dozen watermelons on the floor. It kind of added to the low frills ambiance. The staff was nice and the food service was very quick. read more

What happened to my old school go to soul food foodie craving spot. The place looks displaced, uninspired, uninviting, and the food matched the decor. Well at least I can say that I was there when it was happening, when it was packed, when Steve Harvey stud side by side with financial elite, street walkers, and corner boys. read more

Now, I don't know what food the other reviewers had... but it wasn't from this place . The mac and cheese was a disgrace. No flavor, unacceptable. The corn muffin was decent, but first bite I was disappointed. Fries were fries. I was craving some good ol fried chicken. The chicken was fried perfectly but lacked seasoning! It was edible, but with them not including hot sauce it's like eating fried crisp. read more

Chicken was missed from kids meal, fish was far from fresh or hot... Again... And to add this is the fourth time my order was either messed up or totally incorrect... This place ain't nothing but a chain name that's all hype! You better off cooking... Don't it ruin your day when your order is screwed up.... :-(.. read more

My first visit was great and I will be returning! The best fried chicken, sweet potato pie, and sweet tea around!!

I'm here visiting in Charlotte North Carolina stopping in one of the local soul food restaurant the decor is a real pretty with a lot of lovely artwork and the staff was very friendly. The Food was delicious we had a smothered porkchops and oxtails. read more

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The food was good, really good even. 3.5-4 stars for the food. But the kitchen was awful. The food took forever to arrive, they brought out the wrong plates multiple times, and they completely forgot a side of fries our party ordered. When we brought it up, they said they would be right out. But they still weren't out by the time we finished the rest of our meal. The waitress actually told us it was because they were holding fries back for a large takeout order. On the one hand, I applaud her honesty I guess, but how about serving all your customers equally? We ended up getting it taken off the ticket. So, if you're willing to put up with a terrible dining experience, you can get a good meal at a good price. Maybe the moral of the story here is get it to go, apparently they'll prioritize you, lol. read more

Chicken Box Cafe - Chicken Tenders with candied yams & mac n' cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME! The lack of business acumen is ridiculous. The wait time is ridiculous. The manager has the nerve to tell you to check your order before you leave. Only go if have time to waste with the staff and the other waiting customers. The front is a disaster so if course the back is a circus. read more