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    Phyllis

    3.6 (152 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    PHYLLIS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Gouda grits
    Jenae B.

    Let's start with the 10 minutes I stood at the door while being told they were going to clean off a table for me. I got there a little after 2 pm on a Saturday and it was not busy. Multiple tables were dirty and the servers were moving very slow. I really wanted to taste the food so I waited patiently to be served. I then watched as they cleaned the empty tables before I was even given a menu, an hour later I received undercooked bacon, and weirdly flavored grits, eggs that were sparsely sprinkled with cheese that was an up charge. The only good thing was the sweet pancakes. Now I am watching at how long it's taking for the table near me to get checked out, and it seems like their bill is messed up. I should have left after the first red flag. I submit this review hoping that this business will do better.

    Sweet potato pancakes with cinnamon butter, chicken sausage and scrambled eggs. Corn bread and large grits on the side.
    Roza H.

    We have driven by this establishment before but never paid attention. I found it on google and I'm glad we tried it. It is a family owned restaurant so it's always great to support local. The venue is beautiful. We were able to get a reservation online fairly easily. There is ample parking. The hostess and server both were so kind and warm. Cassandra our server was very caring! She made good recommendations made sure we had a pleasant experience! The food is delicious! The pictures don't do it justice. The sweet potato pancakes with the cinnamon sugar butter is perfect. The grits was the perfect consistency and richness. The chicken and waffles was well balanced. The corn bread was a little dry but it wasn't a big deal. There is something for everyone on the menu. We will definitely return!

    Look at "manager"?

    HELP. THEM. JESUS. Let me start by saying... the food is good! Really good actually. And now after reading reviews, I believe this is what saves this establishment; because it most certainly is not the service! You know it's a sad day when the kitchen staff cares more than the manager and servers about a guest's needs. And while I understand this is not a fine dining establishment, why can't it be a fine experience? I love supporting B.O.B.s but why does it have to come at the cost and compromise of quality, care, and service? So we came on a Sunday after church midday. When we arrived, the restaurant wasn't even half full. We were at the host stand for about 5 minutes, which seems like longer when you have a reservation AND the restaurant is almost empty. The red headed-dread server who postured herself like the lead server was at the host stand managing our seating. Yet, she was moving at a snail's pace with total lack of urgency. She ended up seating us right by the door (steps away from the host stand) which further lead to the perplexity of the seating study and delay. Anywho, we sat down excited to review the menu and prepare to see if the food would live up to the social media rave that prompted our visit. We weren't greeted for at least 10 minutes. During that time, two more tables came in after us, and were greeted immediately. We then were spoken to by a guy who seemed more like support staff, than a server. He was lackadaisical and informal. "Can I get yall something to drink?" We asked for a plastic cup or a to-go cup for our daughter. He seemed to not comprehend the request. He went and picked up a clear cup. Then he took it back before delivery. Then he came to us with a coffee cup (with no lid). I could say so much more about this bizarre exchange. But the point is, it was evident HE WAS NOT a server, or at least had a gross lack of training and understanding. After our drink order was delivered, it took him another 15 minutes to return to take our food order. Yet, we were ready to order from the time he originally came for drinks. Now, the kitchen... strongest point of this experience! Food was prepared fast! And we watched the 3 servers walk back and forth past our food as it sat in the window. After watching this for about 5-7 minutes between 4 people (including the manager), I had to prompt another server to please check and see if that was our food sitting. Of course, it was. Smh. No expediter. And no care from other servers about hot food. It shouldn't matter if it's your table's food. Hot food in any restaurant should be of the UPMOST importance. What was mind blowing was all the while food would sit in the window, the manager sat with his arms folded, not lifting a finger to serve or support. Sir, why are you here?!? Shameful and sorry. Once we got our food, our server never returned to see if we were ok. We were missing salt on the table. I was waving to the manager to ask for a salt shaker. He was starring into space and grossly ignored my flailing wave. It took a cook in the kitchen to prompt the same server who delivered our food (not our server) to check on us for me to make my salt request. The syrup canister was completely sticking and stuck to my hand. A number of things wrong. But the food... the food was right!! My husband is very picky about his catfish. He gave this one the seal of approval. The sweet potato pancakes ARE really good. ...Not too sweet; great density. ...Real (fresh cracked) eggs... many restaurants don't like using these anymore. And flavorful grits. So again, great job to the cooks and the kitchen. (And Phyllis whose recipes these are). This restaurant was my husband's idea. And he found himself apologizing because he knows how poor service and a poor experience can ruin a good thing for me. This did that! Servers and managers don't care. This place has so much potential based on location, food product, concept. But if they don't get this service thing together, they won't survive the restaurant 2 year max threshold. I pray they get it together because right now, this is almost qualified for a restaurant nightmare episode. Good concept. Great food. POOR SERVICE. And people DINE OUT for SERVICE. I would love to see the owner of this place do well with Phyllis. Feel free to reach out; Im happy to consult for improvements.

    Fried Catfish Croissant Sandwich
    Cecilè C.

    Pro/Con Service - attentive, knowledgeable (A) Ambiance - brunch (A) Food - fried catfish sandwich (B) * very good fried catch fish only issue I have which is preference my croissant was soggy from the catfish being hot. Not sure if the fish had sat if the croissant would still stand the rest of time. Espresso Martini - (A) Overall I'd visit again but not order the croissant because of the bread pretty much giving way too early where I am using a fork to eat the rest of the sandwich. Recommend to go tho

    Zoe C.

    Came to Phyllis for brunch with a couple of friends and everything was so good. I ordered the steak skillet with potatoes--perfectly seasoned and super filling. One friend had the shrimp and grits, and the other got the catfish croissant. We all loved our meals and cleared our plates. The bottomless mimosas were definitely flowing, and the lavender lemon drop was a must-try--so smooth and flavorful. The vibes were great, food was on point, and it's honestly the perfect brunch spot. We'll definitely be back for more.

    Nathanel J.

    Great spot for brunch. Wait time on Sundays are long to get a table and for food to come out but the food is really good. And the music is on point. I ordered the Fried Catfish Croissant. Fantastic choice. That fish is seasoned and fried to perfection. I was able to taste my friend's grits that came with his fried catfish and those grits were absolutely dreamy. Definitely will come back on a less busy day to try something else on the menu.

    Soggy paper thin plates
    Jay L.

    I've held out as long as I can writing this updated review! I've been pretty loyal to this spot since it opened. For a while, my friends and I would come here nearly every Sunday after church. We had gotten on a first name basis with several of the wait staff. The last 5 or more visits have been awful and today was the last straw for me! We've experienced the restaurant running out of food and not notifying us until 45 minutes into our dining time (on at least 3 occasions). We experienced the owner coming in with Walmart bags of groceries trying to fulfill orders. We've experienced undercooked fish and accountability avoidance more than I've ever experienced at any establishment! Receiving to-go food in a soggy paper plate wrapped in plastic wrap today has nailed the coffin for me! Completely careless! Again, this review comes after many times of keeping quiet and wanting to support and see this business thrive. I'm done!

    Chicken Croquette
    Claire H.

    They're open from the morning to late afternoon, and there's plenty of parking. They have some outdoor seating, but not much. Walking in, you get seated to your table and it looks like a typical brunch restaurant. This is the place to go if you're wanting soul or southern style food. I got the chicken croquettes, shrimp and grits, and sweet potato pancakes. The croquettes were smaller than I had expected, but was perfectly crispy and paired well with the Cajun sauce. The shrimp and grits are made with Gouda cheese, 5 seasoned shrimps, and is very large. There were some clumps in the grits but wasn't as bad as other places. It is pretty heavy, and wished there were some more shrimp but overall was rich and flavorful. I had ordered the sweet potato pancake breakfast, but only got the pancakes. Despite the mistake, the pancakes were paired nicely with cinnamon honey butter, fluffy, and not too sweet which is perfect for me. I also ordered a coffee, but it tasted like it was a day old and wasn't hot. Service was good, but I feel like there's always room for improvement assuming this is a fairly new establishment. Regardless, it's worth a try because the flavor is there!!

    Shrimp and grits with chicken and waffle with a side of Mac and cheese
    Alijah R.

    We went on Mother's Day so service was expected. It was but so it was going to take a lil min to get your food. Ambiance isn't bad, restaurant is a little small when busy though felt like. But they are accommodating. But my only question is really why did y'all leave the hurls on the shrimp in the shrimp and grits? Now before I eat it, I gotta make sure the hurls off. I'd prepare with without the hurl, maybe just the tail or better yet nothing at all. But just a suggestion. Chicken seasoned though

    Mama's Homestyle Red Potatoes
    Ikenna I.

    Alright so boom - I rolled into Phyllis on a Saturday afternoon, needing a proper brunch to settle the soul. This place hits the mark, serving up Southern comfort food, brunch, and cocktails in a medium-to-large setting with plenty of seating--no need to fight for a spot. The entire experience was made smooth by the excellent service. The staff was genuinely friendly and on top of things from the jump. My server was attentive, quick with the essentials, and made the whole brunch feel easy and welcoming. Good hospitality is key, and they nail it here. For my order, I chose the Sweet Potato Pancake breakfast. The plate was generous, featuring two large pancakes, two eggs, and my protein selection, which was the chicken sausage. I also added a side of home style potatoes. Everything on the plate was delicious. The eggs were cooked properly, and the chicken sausage was flavorful. The home style potatoes were a great side--crisp exterior and soft interior--providing that essential savory balance. The sweet potato pancakes, served with that beautiful cinnamon butter, were undoubtedly a highlight; they were fluffy and perfectly seasoned, easily the star component of the dish. Phyllis is a must-visit for a weekend brunch. Between the friendly service and the satisfying, well-executed food, it's a reliable and enjoyable spot.

    Da'Shalone R.

    Food was okay, great parking and good customer service. Quiet establishment near the hospital, perfect for a quick getaway. I ordered the sweet potato pancakes, but they didn't really taste like sweet potato. The lemonade was everything! I also had chicken sausage with cheese eggs. The food came out fast, and the place is very pretty inside. Definitely worth giving them a try

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    Food was good and the waiter was nice just that flying bugs was at the tree that is by the door

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    The food is too expensive for the serving size. However, the only noticeable item on the menu were the whole fried chicken wings. Very good!

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    I have dined here twice. The food is excellent, especially the fish and grits. I also enjoyed the bisquits. will be back!!

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    2 years ago

    You might know this place is here, so you need to find it, it's great!! From the pancakes to the fish sandwich, it's great!!

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    2 years ago

    The food is so delicious and all of the employees and Ms. Phyllis are super friendly. The catfish and Gouda grits - seriously tasty!

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    The food and service was excellent. Prices are very reasonable. The location is a bit tricky but it's worth the search.

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    Food was delicious. Service was good but slow. This was understandable because it was mother's day.

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    The food was hot, fresh and delicious! The servers were kind and attentive. We would visit them again!

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    2 years ago

    Food is delicious. The homemade biscuits are Devine! We've visited Phyllis' twice and loved the food both times.

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    loved the food and atmosphere! our waiter Lee Lee was super sweet and very attentive. definitely recommend this place!

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