My wife and I tried out The Flock Shop in Simpsonville this past Saturday. It's located at 129 Main Street, Simpsonville, SC--a block from the clock, where you'll find the Flock. We had a plan to visit somewhere we'd never been before, so we wandered around checking local reviews. We stopped right in front of The Flock Shop and asked, "That's the new place, right?" This location opened in January 2026, I believe. The original is on the south side of Spartanburg on Pine Street (US 176). First impressions matter. We barely got in the door before we were enthusiastically greeted at the hostess stand. There's "welcoming," and then there's sincere hospitality. We got the sincere hospitality. Like the original, the Simpsonville location is one part industrial brick and cinderblock, one part garage with roll-up doors, and one part chicken joint--complete with chicken-wire-inspired dividers and décor. It's wide open, bright, and spacious, with plenty of tables, a few high tops, comfortable booths, and an outdoor covered patio with fans running at full speed. Our waitress was fantastic. Friendly and helpful, she took orders, explained menu items, and even gave us a little backstory on the restaurant. She also wasn't shy about telling us what she personally liked. It never felt like a sales pitch--just honest guidance from someone who knew the menu. My wife ordered a Diet Coke, I got a Coke Zero, and somehow she never mixed them up through multiple refills. I would have. I also watched the staff move swiftly around the dining room taking and delivering orders. Even the busboy stopped to check on us. The menu is predominantly chicken, naturally, but there were several appetizers we'll have to try another time. The "Pre-Game" section includes egg rolls, loaded fries, catfish nuggets, and Mac 'n' Cheese Fritters that looked outstanding. (And points to the typesetter for using the proper number and placement of the apostrophes!) There's also crispy pickled okra, which a real Southerner would probably appreciate. The "Sammiches" section offers variations on hot chicken, plus a Chicken Salad BLT and a Catfish Po-Boy, along with four salads. But the headliner is the dry-brined, buttermilk-soaked chicken: available as two or three tenders, nuggets, or a boneless breast. You then choose your heat level, ranging from none to three flames, Korean BBQ, or an Alabama White with Hot Honey called "Flock Style." My wife ordered the Korean BBQ two-piece. I ordered the three-piece with no heat. I've got nothing to prove, LOL. And how many times have I ordered a three-piece or four-piece chicken tender meal only to receive sad little nugget-sized strips that, combined, wouldn't equal one real chicken breast? She chose the Simple Slaw and the Adluh Farms Stone Ground Grits. I got the Baked Mac 'N' Cheese and Hush Puppies. In no time at all, the trays arrived. I've tried chicken tenders all over the country, and these were the largest I've seen in a couple of decades. It's also been a long time since I didn't finish my lunch. They were big, crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with just a slight heat and a real "Grandma slaved over a hot skillet of Crisco" flavor. The Korean BBQ tenders were every bit as large, coated in a tangy sauce that clung to the chicken instead of weeping off, and finished with a generous sprinkle of sesame seeds. Have to pick, death is not an option, her Korean BBQ tenders were better. Her slaw was crisp and fresh, not swimming in mayonnaise, with a nice balanced flavor. The Mac 'N' Cheese was good. The Hush Puppies, however, were more like Hush Hounds--big ol' crispy spheres served with a sweet whipped butter that I swear had a hint of cinnamon. Yeah...those were really good. But the biggest surprise of the entire lunch? The grits. One bite and I actually teared up. These were the best grits I've had as a Yankee transplant since arriving in the South in 1982. Growing up, grits were simply a breakfast grain--somewhere between Malt-O-Meal and oatmeal to my middle-school palate. Then somebody invented shrimp and grits, and I started paying attention. Now I've found something even more grand. These were hearty grits, served piping hot yet still creamy instead of congealing into a school cafeteria mashed-potato-like lump. Mixed in were chunks of smoked bacon and goat cheese, with a special guest star: spiced crushed pecans. Pecans! I don't know who came up with that recipe, but if you're looking to adopt me, I'm available. The chicken alone is worth the drive to Simpsonville. The grits? Man, what a great side dish to a fine and fun lunch. I know I've raved about them--probably too much--but you know how I get when restaurants serve genuinely good food at a decent price. As we were finishing up, our waitress very kindly brought us a to-go cup of those incredible grits to accompany the one untouched chicken tender I couldn't finish. Man, what a breakfast I had the next morning. read more

Came here on a whim and WOW! Highly recommend the Nitty Gritty with Chicken it may one of the best grit dishes I have ever had. Our server Deven was incredibly helpful and kind. This has become one of our favorite restaurants in Simpsonville. read more

We came here last Friday to give it a try! The environment is fun and inviting. We ordered the chicken platter with the Korean sauce and I had the wedge salad with protein. Additionally, the Mac and cheese egg roll things were delicious. They have great food prices during happy hour. We will be back. Prices are great and food is parallel. read more

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First thing to know is that they do the Nashville hot style chicken. If you are a fan- go for it. If you're not - just have some drinks. Atmosphere and service were top notch. Beer was cold. Food could've been better. I had chicken nuggets. Kinda Hot. Blue cheese. Slaw and fries. She had 3 tenders. No spice. Mac and cheese and fries. Again - they try to do the Nashville hot. So "kinda hot" is hot. If you're a fan of that then you probably would enjoy the chicken. Mac and cheese had an odd taste we couldn't quite place. Nuggets were clumped together so 12 came out as 8. And then drizzled with an oily sauce. The tenders were huge but had very little flavor. I'd probably go back to just have some beers if folks wanted to, but I wouldn't eat. read more

Sat at bar and Evan the bartender made me a delicious margarita! Saw that they have shakes but no root beer float?? That would be a hit here! I ordered catfish nuggets are very crisp and flakey on the outside. The fried pickled okra is a first for me. These are pickled and fried not just fried. Seats are comfy and did I mention they have happy hour?? read more

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The food was tasty. I ordered crispy chicken strips, fries and coleslaw as my two sides of choice. The coleslaw isn't sweet for those of you like myself that prefer it sweet. However with a little sugar it too was tasty as well. read more

Flock Shop - Crispy chicken tenders, fries and coleslaw - Chicken Wings Near Me - Simpsonville, South Carolina

After hearing about the Spartanburg location, I was excited to see one open up a little closer to Greenville. The restaurant is spacious and has a casual sports bar feel. The service was quick and attentive. We loved the eggrolls with greens and Mac and cheese. The rest of the food pretty good, but the egg rolls were the standout. read more

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Very good if you like spicy buffalo chicken dip! Our server was awesome and knew a lot about the menu and was super helpful for our first time read more

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Been here twice now and the service has been fantastic. It's a cool space, kinda like an updated diner. My husband and my son both said the not so hot, is smoking hot. I've had the not hot twice. It has good flavor, but honestly the chicken has been over cooked, at least to me. I also wish some things were optional. Like oh that sounds really good until you get to the pimento cheese or the collard greens part. But maybe that's just me. read more

Amazing addition to Simpsonville! The tenders are huge!!!! We couldn't have been more impressed as a family read more

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I went with my family and it was delicious! The service here is crazy. The vibe in there is insane! I LOVE FLOCK SHOP!

Ate there today for the first time. My wife and I shared a three piece crispy nugget meal with fries and coleslaw. Everything was excellent with the exception of the coleslaw. Needs more taste. My wife tried the fried okra and loved it so much that she had to have seconds. Mia was our server and she was most excellent. read more

Shaketa is the best waitress ever! She's so sweet. Food was amazing! She was very accommodating with us! She has a very warm, wonderful personality! Definitely recommend her!! 10/10 experience! read more

The first time wasn't bad as we were greeted right as we walked in, sat and served with a constant check on. The second time it was not busy but I am guessing they do not have enough servers so it took at least 10 to 15 minutes to order food. I do wish they had a few more entrée options though. The food was good and a bit different than you'd expect. It's called The Flock Shop so chicken is what you're expecting for most of it. They have more than just chicken options. read more

Worse customer service. The staff is lazy, like they don't want to work. Not really friendly, they won't even acknowledge your presence or say hi we'll be with you soon, even though you're next in line for like 20 minutes. Very nonchalant attitude I would not recommend. read more

So far the chicken finger restaurants in town haven't impressed me until now. The Fried chicken sandwiches here are very crispy and they Brine the Chicken which keeps it surprisingly moist. It's hard to beat a Chic-fil-a sandwich but the Flock Shop has succeded. Every side I've tried has been above average. The service has been good and I really like the atmosphere. Big bar area to hang out. It's a must try! And Don't Forget the Hushpuppies. read more

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The food was spectacular and service was also excellent. At times I felt like our server was too involved but of course better than not being involved. Situated downtown Simpsonville makes it a great spot to experience the small booming town. read more

We had the chance to visit the Flock Shop in Simpsonville today for lunch and were not disappointed. We got there about 11:30 and the lunch crowd had not yet built up, but by 11:45 it was pretty full. My wife ordered the 2 fried chicken strips, Mac n cheese and Cole slaw. I ordered the BBQ Korean sandwich with Kringle fries. We were both impressed with the portions, but more so with the taste. If you like a lot of cheese in your Mac n cheese, this is the place to go. I thought the sandwich was pretty tasty. They don't put very much bbq sauce on it, which was a bit disappointing for me. But my waitress offered to bring me a side of sauce once she saw the disappointment in my expression. The sauce compliments the sandwich nicely without overpowering it. It was a good blend. The chicken was very tender and not chewy. Good Job Chef! The only slight drawback was the fries. They were not hot, but just warm enough. But a positive is that they were not greasy. A bit overseasoned for me, but the flavor was still good. The service was awesome. Our waitress was "Jade". I've seen many servers over the years, she is truly one of the better ones. Why? She took the time to explain the menu and make recommendations using examples we could understand. She took a couple extra seconds to listen to us. She visited the table frequently enough to check but not pester! We will certainly be back again soon. If you're in Simpsonville and looking for a great restaurant with good food, friendly staff, and excellent service, why not stop by and enjoy a meal with them? We are glad we did! read more

The food is so good! Mac n Cheese balls, chicken tenders and hush puppies soaked in honey!! Delicious!! Staff is also great!! Must go try it! If you are a "health nut" this is not for you but they do have grilled chicken too so you can eat while others enjoy the fried foods! read more

Be careful if you don't like spicy. A lot of things are. The food I had was a good value for the price. Don't get the southern egg roll or collards unless you like spice. The chicken tender was more like a chicken breast. read more

Fun atmosphere, great food, coctails and service. Their private room was great for a surprise birthday party.

Service and food were good. DO NOT GET A SLUSHIE! Ugh who thought Cheerwine and spiced rum was a good idea?!?

I'm not into the sauced chicken. I prefer it dry and add a sauce via dipping. The sides are good. The collards are great, except they are a little too salty. Cole slaw is interesting and I appreciate it being different. read more

I went to the Flock Shop for dinner last night, I wanted to sit at the bar, I truly enjoyed the drinks and the food was a 10/10, the bartenders were so friendly, acknowledged and fun to talk to, I would def recommend this establishment to everyone, I'll be coming back since I live in Simpsonville read more