The chicken tenders came out of this world ! A+ ! Today I…read moremade an online order and after submitting the order I realized that nowhere I was asked what level of Spiciness I want and when tried calling them on the phone multiple times no one answered and there was no way to contact them online either . However when I arrived to pick up my order , I told them and they said they made it " No spice" I said I want it medium Spicey and I believe the manager immediately told me " no problem "! He brought another box with medium Spicey chicken tenders within 2 minutes . So cudos to the manager or whoever the nice fellow was that fixed the problem immediately, without any argument. THANK YOU !! I would suggest that there will be an option to specify spiciness level and not allow to send the order until one makes a choice so this issue won't repeat . EXCELLENT JOB!!!

Oh well. Third time was NOT the charm. If you saw my previous review of Dave's, you know I had a…read morebit of a love affair going on with this place. So, love woke me up today, and I decided that, despite changing my eating habits prior to my summer beach trip... I had to go to Dave's. Beach be damned. I needed Dave's. I mean, if you're going to break your diet, this is the only place to do it. I decided to go off script and try something different. Those little chicken bites looked appetizing and the new giant mozzarella stick was interesting. I ordered the chicken bites with the hot honey sauce... And one mozzarella thing with the very spicy sauce/flavor... The first thing that rubbed me the wrong way was that, right as I was starting to pay, the cashier decided to hit me with a 30 second diatribe about the tip button on the POS system. I just read an article about how tipping has gotten out of control in America. We used to tip for exceptional service. Now we tip because we breathe. I always overtip for exceptional service. Believe it or not, I am hypersensitive about being an African-American and how the entire race might be viewed if I don't tip well. So I tip well. But I don't like having to tip for a fast food meal. It's the same thing at Starbucks. If I pay $10 for a cup of coffee, I shouldn't have to pay another two dollars to the person who just happened to take my order. Let's be real, they don't even take our credit cards and swipe them anymore. We are doing all the work at the counter, so why tip them. When the guy at the counter told me that there was a tip option, and then explained in detail who the tip went to at Dave's.... I felt like I was being forced to throw extra money on what was already a $21 meal. I bought what amounted to some chicken nuggets, with a handful of fries, and a giant mozzarella stick. And a Coke. It was almost $22. That same meal would've cost 11 not too long ago. And now, you're trying to guilt me into adding a tip of 20%. That would take the bill up to $26 for some fricking chicken nuggets. Insane. So, I only gave a dollar as a tip, which only seemed to irritate the cashier. Now, on to the food. In my previous two trips, the chicken seemed premium. It was great quality, and the meals were wonderful. Today, those chicken nuggets seemed like second rate chicken. I had to spit one of them out because inside was fatty. The rest of them were stringy. I was five nuggets in before I found one that actually had the type of consistency that I would expect from eating chicken. It was pretty gross. My fries were not hot. I was honestly sitting there, wondering if they served me tepid fries because I did not tip big. The mozzarella stick was delicious though. I am admitting that I will go back just for that in the future. And the drinks are always good. They have the perfect ratio of syrup to carbonation. So, to sum it up. I got accosted by the tip police for a take out meal...the meal itself looked great when they handed it to me, but it was bad in two of three areas....bad chicken consistency and fries that died in the window. Thank goodness this was my third trip, so I will try them again. I just won't be getting those second rate chicken bites. And next time I'm not tipping a penny. Come on, Dave.

I've always order at the drive thru. Pretty fast customer service and the food comes out fresh and…read morequick. Good customer service from the drive thru staff. Decent price for a meal. Some times the drive thru can get long, depends on the day and time esp for lunch or dinner rush hour. Their chicken tenders are good portion and crispy, I love their Texas toasts. So delicious.

French fries or mushy…read more Sandwich had one piece of lettuce three chicken fingers two loaves of bread and some sauce I'm not impressed at all Service was jolly and felt like Christmas

Every one of these reviews are correct. The service at THIS Popeye's is atrocious…read more MOST of the time my order is correct with no problems and usually hot! Red beans and rice - still pretty good. Biscuits and chicken sandwich is better than anyone else's, Period. Taco Bell up the street has the exact same problem. Management. Covid's pretty much done (as far as restaurants are concerned) so get it in gear people. Look alive! Don't wanna work - be a zombie at the park.

Worst service ever! The lady at drive through never said Hi or thank you. Very rude. If you don't…read morelike the job, stay home .

Yelling at my wife because they only gave us three thighs and no legs on a 5 piece! They missed the…read morecups! Lady was angry and confused! Trying to get a plate was frustrating! Service can be very frustrating! Chicken was good ! They gave me a breast instead of a thigh!

Food is not bad or good. Piss poor service. Order food to go and for some reason it's to much to…read moreask for cutlery. Put the poor girl in a snit.. Nobody wants to work or own what the job takes. Very sad.

A newish addition to the amazing restaurant scene in Charlottesville. We were able to snag a last…read moreminute reservation and luckily there were enough birds for us to order one! They make a mean chicken, it's perfectly cooked - so tender and delicious. The sides are just as amazing and they have great bartenders who make must-try cocktails. Cannot wait to come back!

Such a unique idea done so well. Chicken was great. We also had the Mac and cheese and collards…read more Both were excellent. Service was attentive and friendly.

Please Ignore The Following Reviews:…read more 1. People who have not tried the food. The chicken is not dried out, it is crispy, savory, and delicious. The sides are all excellent. If you arrived late or near closing time, I suggest you come around lunch time. Leaving a negative review because you couldn't or wouldn't eat here is problematic to places that work hard to put out a quality product. 2. People who don't enjoy chicken. Yes, people have told me they don't like Brown's because they don't eat meat. Great. 3. People disgusted with its location. Yes, it's in a gas station. That is part of this location's appeal; it's a genuine hole in the wall. The food tastes great and they wouldn't be allowed to operate if they were dirty, which, in my opinion, they aren't. 4. People irritated at how a manager is speaking to a customer. I get it, this can irritate me, too. But 1 star? Get out of town. I've been going here for years, and the old and new management has been nothing but kind to the people I've seen order. This, along with Wayside Chicken and Mel's Cafe, is some of the absolute best fried chicken in Charlottesville. Best of all, it's affordable! Please support this place, spread the word, and learn what the hype it all about.

Somebody reach out to Michael Stern. His Roadfood review is sorely out of date. The business is…read morestill there, but it's no longer owned by the Brown family. Some other family runs it. The chicken is edible, but not memorable. The pieces are pretty small as well. Not worth a detour.

Chicken was OUTSTANDING! Service was quick, helpful and friendly. Decor is fun and appropriate for…read morea college town. Will definitely be back when in town.

haven't had canes in a minute, and came by when i was visiting some college friends a month ago. it…read morewas really great. the environment was really overstimulating because it was a friday night, but we managed to find a seat. got the 3 tender tray with fries and the toast. never coleslaw... wasn't too hungry so i was eating slow but after a while the toast was still warm?? and moist. fries were perfect and crispy outside, soft inside. the tenders were a bit small for the price we paid, but it was still filling and super juicy. staff was very patient and friendly even with the giant crowd coming in and out. our food came out within 5-10 minutes from our initial place of order, so i'd say they're pretty fast especially on a very busy friday night.

Hoped this would be a lot better than it was..... Sadly…read morethis is probably more of a 2 stars, the chicken pieces were skimpy and tiny. The batter really didnt have much personality and the bread was dry. I did actually enjoy the greens so that was probably the only saving grace. I've been to countless "meat and 3's" in my life and this was on the lower end. I honestly prefer KFC to this chicken. If you are expecting something special or legit southern fried chicken, this aint it.

I took a day trip to Charlottesville and decided to stop here after seeing the reviews. The place…read morehas that old school charm. It looks like a place that people have enjoyed for years and I immediately wanted to try it. The lady at the counter was very friendly and helpful. I ordered my food to go and it was ready in less than 5 minutes. I decided to stop at a park and eat and everything was hot. The chicken had well seasoned crispy skin. The mac n cheese, however, tasted like the stouffers frozen kind. I, also wasn't a fan of the collard greens due to their lack of flavor. Next time I come back I'll try some different side but decimates the fried chicken.

Excellent food, service and festive atmosphere! Upscale fast food... is there such a thing? Yes,…read morethere is! The interior looks like a pub with wood interiors and a cozy cabin feel but the food is served by food runners. The food comes out fairly fast and tastes great! Unisex bathrooms are clean. Dining area has nice, dim lights for an intimate setting. Service was excellent. Will definitely eat here again!

This place has simple, great grab and go food. Hubby loves chicken. If you are in Charlottesville,…read morethis is worth a visit.

My son picked this place. The place is very small, maybe four tables. It's really a one man…read moreoperation with some help to clear tables. Each meal is cooked by Shaun who is especially nice, friendly, and puts love into each dish he prepares. You can tell. Just take a breath when you walk in and take it in. Service is good, but like I said - its a one man operation so just be patience. The Fried Chicken and Devil Eggs are EXCELLENT. We would go back. Keep up the good job Shaun. Nicely done.

Came here to grab a bite with friends. The inside is very casual. The food was good and the…read moreportions were great for the price. I tried the Babyback Ribs and Fried Chicken Soul Sandwiches. The Babyback Ribs were really good. The ribs are taken off the bone for the soul sandwich and plated on slices of potato rolls. The Fried Chicken was good but not the best I've had in Charlottesville. I would have liked the outside to be crispier. The cornbread that comes with the order was also good. It was not traditional cornbread-- it tasted like carrot cake corn bread. The Mac and Cheese was a little too overcooked for my liking. However, for the meat sandwich and two sides were a large portion and cost 12 dollars which was awesome. Overall, Soul Food Joint is a charming locally owned soul food place downtown. It wasn't the best fried chicken or barbecue that I've had in Charlottesville, however the food was good and the portions were great for the price.