Food: The fried chicken is cooked to PERFECTION! And if you love chicken livers as much as I do,…read moreyou will hurt yourself trying to eat them all! On top of that their side dishes are DELICIOUS!! We ordered the mash potatoes and gravy and green beans!! I live in GA and am only planning my next trip back! Service: our waitress was friendly and helpful! And kept glasses filled with GOOD cold sweat tea! Ambiance: There's money all over the walls, all types of signage and lights! I liked it! The FOOD is good!!!

Some restaurants dabble in the deep fryer. Champy's Famous Fried Chicken treats it like a…read morecompetitive sport. Walking in, the place feels like it somehow drifted inland from a beach town. Casual, colorful, the kind of spot where you expect someone to walk in wearing flip flops and carrying a fishing pole. Comfortable vibe. Easy place to settle in and see what the fryer can do. First up were the fried green tomatoes. They came out looking like they'd just won a beauty pageant. Crispy outside, tender inside, cooked exactly right. Texture nailed. But flavor-wise they felt like they forgot their gym bag at home. Needed salt. Needed a little personality. A rare moment where the fryer did its job but the seasoning clocked out early. Then the headliner arrived. The fried chicken at Champy's Famous Fried Chicken has a reputation to protect, and thankfully it shows up ready to work. Crisp, flavorful crust. Juicy inside. The kind of chicken that crunches just enough to make everyone at the table look over and get jealous. "If the deep fryer had a Hall of Fame, Champy's chicken is getting a first-ballot vote." And then came the move that sealed the deal. A dip into Champy sauce. Suddenly the flavor level jumped another notch. Salty, tangy, just enough punch to make the crust shine even more. The sleeper hit though? The cole slaw. Creamy, balanced, and actually refreshing next to all the fried goodness. It's the quiet kid in class who ends up acing the exam. Easy to overlook, but absolutely worth ordering. Now for the tiny curveball. I happened to land there on karaoke night. And let's just say... the speakers believed they were performing at an arena concert. Loud enough that conversation required leaning halfway across the table and reading lips. On the flip side, the crowd was clearly having a blast. A few genuinely good singers, a few that were more... enthusiastic than talented, and plenty of people cheering them on. Honestly, respect to anyone with the courage to grab a microphone in a room full of strangers. So no star deductions for that. The people who showed up to sing were having the time of their lives. Bottom line, Champy's Famous Fried Chicken is a fun place with seriously good fried chicken. Order the bird, grab the slaw, lean into the fried side of the menu, and enjoy the show if karaoke happens to be on the schedule. Just maybe bring your singing voice... or your earplugs.

I meant to say this in my review before, so I'm editing this one, but this is the first Zaxby's…read moreI've ever been to, starting when it first opened. I love Zaxby's in general, but... This location has gone downhill. Messed up orders, hour-long wait times, you name it. Last time I contacted the customer satisfaction people, all I got was a BOGO for something I don't like. Today, it was both. They just finished a remodel so we came to eat. First thing I noticed was the machine with all the flavors was gone and replaced with a standard machine with 8 or so choices... truly disappointed. We waited forever to order and I used a rewards for a free quesadilla then we waited 20 minutes or so to get our food. The quesadilla was forgotten and took 20 minutes more to get that. Then, come to find out, they took our order wrong and I got boneless instead of traditional wings. At this point, I just wanted to eat and leave. I will probably not come to this location for a while. It was super dirty for being freshly remodeled, the crew was disorganized and bumbling around and there was already an issue with the replacement drink machine and 2 of the nozzles didn't work.

With a dozen people working, we were shocked be the delay in our order. Waited over 30 minutes for…read morefood while staff prioritized others. Learned the process is now to first fill drive thru, then delivery services such as Grub Hub, then smaller orders, and last bigger orders. My wife, I, and three kids were in the last group. Staff had no remorse, just excuses and rude behavior. Gentleman before me just gave up and asked for his money back. Avoid them at all cost.

When ever I come to Chattanooga. I gotta eat at Champy's. I had quite a long time to kill. So I…read morestopped off here. I ordered 3 tamales. They were great as always,just enough spice,but not over powering. Then I ordered chicken tender,fries and a order of hush puppies. The food came at fresh,hot and yummy. They were also nice to me. I had several hours to kill before catching my shuttle back to Atlanta. I've always enjoyed the unique decor at champy's.

I wanted to like Champy's more than I did…read more The atmosphere is the first thing you notice. Dollar bills cover the walls and reading the notes on them is honestly fun. That part works. The problem is the cleanliness. Tables and floors felt neglected and the bathrooms were straight up filthy. That alone hurt the experience. Service was fine at best. The server showed up, took orders, and dropped food. No warmth. No real attention. It felt like she was counting down the minutes until her shift ended. Food was a mixed bag. The tamales ($8.00) came out hot and fresh, which is a good start. Flavor was missing. The sauce did all the work. Without it, they were bland to the point of tasting like bottled water. The mac and cheese was average. The noodles were cooked right. The cheese sauce had no personality. No seasoning. Nothing memorable. The chicken tenders ($14.00) were done right. Fresh. Crunchy on the outside. Juicy inside. For a fast casual spot, this was a win. The chicken and sausage gumbo ($12.00) was easily the best thing on the table. Great flavor. Proper spice. This is the dish they should be proud of. The issue is portion balance. Way too much broth and not enough chicken, sausage, or rice. It felt like an 80 percent liquid bowl. Flavor was there, value was not. Also odd detail, real fork for coleslaw, plastic spoon tossed into the gumbo bowl. Overall, Champy's has a fun vibe and one strong dish, but it gets dragged down by cleanliness issues, lackluster service, and bland sides. I left feeling underwhelmed.

I know people love Champys around here but we love hot chicken and this place does it best…read more No frills, simple restaurant with 10 or so tables. You walk in and you choose your table and a nice waitress will bring your menus. We like the chicken strip basket which comes with two sides. Of our favorites are the fries, the collard greens, green beans, and mac and cheese. The chicken strips are very crispy, the meat is just a little dry but the flavor is great with even the mild level heat having nice heat. We also got the catfish which has a perfect crust and perfectly cooked inside. The baskets come with sauce and you get two per order. Probably more than you'll need. You get great food for an affordable price. Good Southern service. Just all around one of our faves.

we drove all the way from Lexington to try out Flaming Rooster! Yes, we bypassed Nashville to check…read morethis place out. What a treat! we arrived to find it was closed, but a gentleman came out and cooked up some wings for us. He let us try hot and medium. Wow, so worth it!

The wood-fired, Neapolitan-style pizza? Phenomenal. Crust so good it deserves its own fan base…read more But service is a gamble--some staff are great, others act like you've interrupted their mop break. Mopping seems to be their favorite pastime. Industrial floor cleaner aroma while you eat? A given. Asked to sit in a certain section but was told it was unavailable due to mopping--only to watch a couple and a Latin family get seated there minutes later. This has happened more than once, and it's hard not to notice the pattern. Drinks? $3.99 across the board, from fountain soda to Jarritos. To-go orders come with a "convenience" fee. Tip with a card? Another surcharge, and the servers don't even get those tips directly. Pizza: worth the hype. Everything else? A mess, literally and figuratively.

Located at the end of a small strip mall, it is on the small side, but they pack a lot into the…read morespace available. Parking is pretty decent for the area, with at least one handicapped space right in front of the entrance door. Walking in was surprisingly cozy, with wood on the walls and muted colors for the seating. We were greeted on entry and seated quickly. Seating is a mix of tables and booths. Our waitress left menus and took our drink order as we sat down. The menu is rather extensive. The primary cuisine is Mexican, but they also offer traditional recipe pizzas as well as chicken wings. Many dishes are cooked in a wood fired oven. Our drinks came quickly, and we still needed time to make our selections. After a few more minutes, our waitress returned and we placed our orders. We did not receive any salsa and chips for the table, which was a bit surprising for a Mexican restaurant. We decided to order their homemade guacamole to start. The appetizer came out in maybe five minutes. The portion was much smaller than expected, and the guacamole was bland. It needed a good addition of both salt and garlic to improve the flavor. In addition, the chips were straight from the bag, without even being warmed. The food took about ten minutes or so to be brought to the table. The Pollo a la lena is two wood fired pieces of chicken, along with salad, refried beans, and rice. It also comes with your choice of wheat or corn tortillas. The chicken was tender and juicy, very well spiced with additional flavor from the wood oven. The refried beans are not the typical gray mush but actually have noticeable black beans. The rice was typical, but included corn, peas, and carrot pieces for additional flavor. The salad included crisp lettuce and diced tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos. The corn tortillas are made in house and compared well to the other components of the dish. I would absolutely order this outstanding dish again. The pollo loco was another good dish. The ratio of chicken to rice was good, and the amount of cheese was less than typical, which allowed more of the other flavors to come through. The asada torta was also good. The ingredients were plentiful compared to the bread, and everything seemed fresh and very flavorful. Even the french fries were well made. The chimichanga was the least liked dish, but still tasted good. It was prepared well and had a nice cheese topping. On it's own it would be a good choice, only suffering in comparison to the other outstanding dishes. One word of caution: the salsa accompanying the pollo a la lena and the torta is surprisingly spicy. The heat is deceptive, coming on slowly and lingering awhile. Although I was surprised at first taste, I included it in every bite of chicken, so it is addictive. Based on this visit, I definitely want to try more options from the menu, especially the pizzas.

Now THIS is how fried chicken is supposed to be…read more I stopped by Champy's while visiting Chattanooga, and it was the highlight of my afternoon. The fried chicken came out hot, crispy, juicy, and full of flavor. You could literally see the juices coming out of the chicken, and every bite was delicious. The customer service was excellent as well. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout the meal. I also enjoyed the atmosphere. The walls were covered in dollar bills and license plates, which gave the restaurant a lot of character and made it feel like a place with stories to tell. I found myself wondering about the history behind it all.

Heard a lot about Champys so we had to check it out. Love the ambiance, a renovated garage…read moreconverted into a Southern-style bar/casual eatery. A little kitchy sure but it fits. We got to choose our table and had friendly service the whole time. Note that although the service is pretty good, the food coming out was a little slow. We got the 3 chicken tender basket, catfish basket, the smoked buffalo wings, and banana pudding. The buffalo wings were the highlight. Great smokiness coming through the wings. Just a little bit of heat from the buffalo sauce. Highly recommend. Everything else was pretty good. The chicken was tender, and good crisp to the outside, and good seasoning. The catfish was pretty good too although they were pretty thin so didn't get quite as much of the crunch to tenderness contrast that I like in a catfish. Also, their tartar sauce is too sweet. I prefer more tang on the sauce. I think the sauces run sweet as I thought the champy sauce was a little too sweet over mustard-y. Good fries with great texture and seasoning. I also got the green bean sides which were a little soft but great, depth of flavor as it was clearly cooked with pork. The potato salad was good if not memorable. The kids loved the banana pudding. A little too much of the cream and not enough pudding but otherwise worth getting. All in all a strong chicken spot to visit while in Chattanooga.

Chicken is good, and portions are large. The wait is very long so be prepped for that and the…read moreeating area is crowded typically and it's hard to figure out where to wait and get in line. Suggest ordering online for pickup so you get your food in a timely manner. Will go back cause the chicken is solid

Took about 35 minutes to revive my order - for one person. I was frustrated the asked to tip when…read moreordering at a kiosk... of a fast food restaurant. Forgot my shake at first, then gave me wrong flavor - didn't realize until I drove away. Cold fries. Sauce cup half full- but that's ok because it tasted like chemicals anyway. Flavorless chicken. I'm genuinely sad and it was nearly 20 bucks for a single combo and regular size shake. Should have gone to Ross to buy two new pairs of shoes instead

This was our first time visiting this restaurant. The 4 stars is for the food. The calzones and…read moresmash burgers were really good. The calzones are massive! You won't leave hungry. The picture of the smashburger does not do it justice. My fault. It was big! I had to cut it in half to eat it. The fries were good but on the cold side. We sat outside because the weather was nice. It was picnic tables with cute lights strung overhead. The rest of the experience would have been 2 stars. We waited forever for our food. This is probably normal bc I do understand they have to cook the calzones but I was tired from a long drive so maybe it was me. Our food came out. They served everyone but 1 of us and asked if we needed anything else. They said they would bring out plates, silverware, etc bc none of that was done during our long wait. I requested ketchup and asked about the calzone that was missing. She said she would check on it. She came back and said to be honest they burned it and have started a replacement. Ok. I guess we would have just done without had we not asked? The burned one was comped and I appreciate that but we should have been told when the food came out. The server was nice but we had to scrounge for napkins and go in for a to-go box.

Came at 5:30 with party of eight and got most of the food two hours later, one took his to go…read morebecause we had all eaten. Manager did comp his meal. Food was good, but some was not even warm.