Location: Near downtown Mesa Parking: Street parking with a…read moreshort walk to the front door Size of Party: Looked to be about 20 tables that could seat 4 per table - they would combine tables if your party is larger Service: Solid throughout visit - greeted and sat quickly, thorough explanation of menu, attentive to refill needs, and food takes 15-20 minutes because they cook the chicken after you order it Menu: Concise and focused on what they do best - chicken - couple of appetizer options and standard side options with fried chicken Taste: Overall good flavor with all dishes I tried - fried pickles, chicken sandwich, and fries Recommend: Good pick for when you are in the mood for fried chicken and an easy going ambiance

If you've never tried Gus's fried chicken and you better get over there quick. It has its own…read moreprocess for making the crispiest juiciest chicken around. Be careful if you're sensitive to heat because it does have a little spice kick to it. It's expertly cooked and we all liked it. I had a side of the fried okra which was second to none and some turnip greens that I relished. Gus's has a pleasant atmosphere and is nestled in an old warehouse I believe. The weight staff is attentive and it comes by very often to make sure you have everything you need. The place was clean and hospitable we will be returning.

We used to make special trips from another city just to eat at Nana's because it was that good…read more Sadly, after Nana passed away, things started to change. The Nana's Soul plate used to come with more than two ribs, then it was reduced to two, and now it's down to just one unless you pay extra for another. The plate also used to include all three sides--mac and cheese, collard greens, and beans--along with cornbread. Now you're limited to choosing only two sides, and the cornbread is gone. It's disappointing to see how much the restaurant has declined since the beloved Nana passed away. I hate to say it, but I won't be returning.

Great vegan soul food option if you're looking for comfort food without all of the animal products…read moreor unhealthy ingredients. It's guilt free eating, for sure. The person managing the front end was very friendly. The on screen menu was clear with color photos and easy to read. Technology was at the forefront with a large screen kiosk and easy payment processing. After choosing our own seating, the food arrived hot and the presentation was great. Every texture and spice was noted. Highly recommend the XXL Combo which gives an official tour of the tastes and offerings. The dining area was clean and simple. There were some minor cosmetic items that needed attention. But nothing took away from the overall dining experience. Great place to eat in or order out.

First time here. I was craving good fried catfish. Well he didn't miss!! Catfish was nice,…read moreflavorful, and crispy. Got a side of Mac with it. Decided to grab a cheeseburger just to try something else light. That was good too!! Added to my list. Clean and Friendly as well.

I dont eat chicken so my options are limited the catfish is good the stoner and sloppy joe are…read moredelicious the shrimp are not. They switched to the frozen kind...yeah. But still a valid spot for late eats Pictured are the shrimp they serve now..

I've been a loyal customer of Island Boyz for the past 7 years!! The food and the vibes here keep…read moreme coming back every single time. ​The owner Chris is so down to earth and friendly. I feel incredibly welcomed every time I visit and honestly I'd happily drive an hour just to get my hands on some of their Jerk Chicken. ​My absolute favorites are: ​Jerk Fries (so addictive!) ​Jerk Chicken with Rice & Peas and Cabbage ​The food is always incredibly flavorful and authentic. If you're looking for a spot with great energy and even better food, I definitely recommend giving them a try!

Good food, good service, $15 for a decent sized plate. Would definitely eat here again. Everything…read morewas fresh even though it was almost 9pm on Friday night. Chicken was tender and flavorful and moist inside. I'm picky about oxtail but I will try it next time!

The server was very pleasant and courteous! Great job!! My…read morefirst time here, I wanted to try somewhere different, and this did it for me!! The environment was very relaxing and chilled! The food was absolutely amazing...collard greens, candied yams, Mac & cheese, fried catfish (fried just right) and honey cornbread!!! You will definitely get your money's worth!!! I will be back and will bring friends with me! Thank you for your service!

This was advertised on Yelp. I went there about an hour ago and the restaurant is closed and it has…read morebeen closed. Do not waste your gas.

I drive 2 hours to eat at Kings Plate…read more The best Soul Food in AZ. Mac and cheese is so cheesy Collard greens are made with turkey Fried okra is crunchy Fried catfish is delicious and flavorful Fried shrimp tasty. No sauces needed. Nothing but love in every bite. Food truck that definitely needs a homebase restaurant Support local

This is my first and only experience with Kings. I ordered food at an event for a friend from…read moreKings based on what she saw others had ordered because it looks great. My friend and I waited and waited for the food. I opened the order when I got it before leaving the window and the lady working the window gave me someone else's food. Thankfully, and the other customer recognized their order and got their food just fine. The lady working the window apologized, gave me a water, and I waited longer. She apologized again and said that they'd bring the food to me. They didn't bring the food and instead gave part of my order to a different friend to bring to me. I went back and asked for the rest of the order. The lady working the window said that she gave me my order. I said no, we only got part of it. She then became unbelievably inappropriate saying that I'm lying, stealing from a Black man business owner, not well, and all kinds of things that were uncalled for because they were paid nearly $40 for the order plus a 20% tip! I told my friend what happened and to do a charge back. I went back again with the partial order to try and explain that this was all that was received. Instead, the woman working the window immediately started berating me, threatening to embarrass me, and other things that were incredibly unhelpful to reconcile the situation. Mind you, I am not the type to act a fool and was at the event representing an organization so at no time did I raise my voice or return the treatment I received from this business. She asked what I wanted her to do and I told her that a refund because I know how chargebacks are bad for small businesses. She said okay and asked for the last 4 digits of the card, so I had to get them from my friend. I went back to my friend to get the numbers, got back in line to give them to her, and I gave them to her. She asked why I kept getting back in line...well, how else was I supposedto get help because that line was the only line. Instead of refunding my friend, the lady shut the window, talked to the owner, and reopened the window and started taking more orders. I got back in line again to find out if the refund had been done and she said that they were not going to refund and there was nothing else that they could do. I told my friend this and she's going to move forward hopefully with the chargeback. Mind you if the order and had been fulfilled correctly, then I wouldn't have had to go back multiple times asking for the order nor would I be writing this negative review. Our other friends who actually got their orders said the food was good, so there's that I suppose. This type of exchange is why so many businesses fail. Simple things like decent service and order management. I was not the only person waiting for an extended period. I was not the only person whose order was messed up. I encourage this business to invest in an digital order taking CMS and not writing things in dark pen on the boxes themselves. If digital order taking isn't possible for now, and that's OK if it is, then invest in guest check server notepads. They are less than $10 on Amazon. The orders can be written on them with customers' names and phone numbers, the bottom can be torn off for customers to have while they are waiting for food, and, in order for a customer to receive their order, they must surrender the torn off portion. Doing something either electronically or handwritten like explained would provide a system for checks and balance instead of relying on someone's memory. Also, consider coaching, retraining, and/or replacing the woman that was working the window today as her behavior is bad for business. She was not able to or chose not to maintain composure, decorum, and handle the pressure of all of the customer traffic. Though I did not get loud, she did get loud with me and other customers saw this every time she did this. That affects business. Her choices and behavior today cost this business vending opportunities with me, my employer, the organization I was representing at today's event, and probably with other customers who saw her disrespect, treatment, and unkindness towards me.

I haven't had soul food in years and was craving it so bad. And this was the best I've ever tasted…read more The mac and cheese is absolutely amazing. Catfish melts in your mouth. Plus the chefs cute.

This pains me to type but this was the nastiest food I have ever tasted in my life! I ended up…read morethrowing it away after one bite. I ordered the wings, Mac and cheese and greens. $26 1. Mac & Cheese - absolutely disgusting. It looked nasty and tasted nasty. There was no cheese and crumbled CHEEZE-IT crackers on top. 2. Greens - tasted like they were boiled in water with a bit of canned minced garlic added! 3. Wings - Appeared to be fried in fish batter, drum pieces not cooked through and they were nasty! Disgusting! Nasty! Would never eat from this truck again! I was so disappointed I didn't even get a chance to take a picture. I threw that "food" away so fast. Three of my friends ordered food as well and ALL of it was disgusting! Fish tacos, fish pieces.....the only thing labeled as "not that bad" was the fries.

I've eaten Redd's awesome Turkey legs multiple times. My favorite so far has been the one mashed…read morepotatoes! Check her out, you won't be disappointed (and you won't be hungry anymore)! Support good people and support local!

let me say amazing!! i have some faith in finding southern food that is seasoned right( not salty…read morebig difference) i definitely will be a regular!! thank you for sharing your creations! i look forward to experiencing all the different variations p.s i was so excited i didn't get a picture next time!

During my long weekend in the Scottsdale/Phoenix area, our Uber driver recommended this spot. He…read moredidn't miss! We love a good Sunday brunch and supporting Black, woman-owned businesses. I was proactive and made reservations from their website. It was same day so we got in for 1:30 PM which was great when you want a lazy morning. Upon arriving, the location is in a shopping plaza but nothing else appears to be open or even in business. There's plenty of free parking in the lot but we took a ride share. There's nearby retailers like Costco but in this complex it looked dead except for Sugar Jam. When you enter, people were waiting to be seated and you can hear the music from outside! This is a lively, DJ friendly atmosphere with lots of activity happening from the bar to the dining room. The hostess checked us in, we walked around and took pictures, admired all the beautiful people dining and it's an open kitchen where you see the orders coming up. Mom and I were seated maybe 10 minutes after our reservation time. We were greeted by Vante - such a nice young man who was patient and helped us decide on what to order. We settled on the margarita flight, the watermelon hibiscus whisky smash, wings & waffles and the French toast and chicken. I also got blessed with a shout out from the DJ and a free shot for my birthday! The food came out quickly (however not together), was plated nicely and the flavors were present. The brown sugar butter and warm syrup on my French toast was a hit. The only complaint I'd note is the heat inside the establishment. I left my fan and desperately needed it. They did eventually bring out some industrial fans to cool the dining area off. The a/c needs to crank harder with all the bodies plus open kitchen. Otherwise, a great spot to eat, sing along, vibe a little and enjoy great breakfast food.

Finally got to come check this spot out meeting up with the girls for a late brunch on Saturday at…read more230pm. The vibes are spot on as soon as you walk in the door. Love the decor, the space, & the live DJ. We got sat in the back room, and the table we were at was extremely warm. We couldn't feel the AC (no ceiling vents in that back space) & the fan they had in the room wasn't reaching our table. Luckily, our server Vonte was helpful getting us moved to the table along the wall once the previous guests left so we could at least feel the fan. But this was really one of the only negatives of the experience (along with there only being 1 toilet for how many guests can be in the space). I was beyond excited to see vegan options on the menu!! I didn't check ahead of time because I always assume I will just have to get avocado toast or a salad when I go to brunch spots with friends. So when I saw there was a little corner with 2 items for us, I was thrilled. I got the sweet potato veggie hash bowl, and I'm excited to come back to try the pancakes next time. The bowl was the perfect portion and filling. The sweet potatoes were a little harder than I like, but they were still delicious and the whole dish was well seasoned. I ate every last bite it was so damn good. My friends ordered the Salmon Croquettes & grits meal and the flapjacks N' fried chicken tenders. They were both generous filling portions (so much so they both had to take food home), and they both enjoyed what they ordered. It's super far north for me, but it's totally worth the drive for the weekend brunch vibes. Can't wait to come back again!

Great food, service and ambiance for a reasonable price!! One of our favorite places for years!!…read more Steak, ribs, loaded garlic mash potatoes, mushrooms and carrots are to die for!!

Our waitress was so nice and helpful Our martinis were just…read morefabulous! We just meant for cocktails