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.

This was a cool neighborhood spot near downtown that we stopped at the first night we were in town…read more Nice Blues/soul music played on the speakers. We were told to seat ourselves and our menus would be brought to us. After a short wait, the bartender/server came to take our drink order and food order. We both ordered the mild heat chicken tender special (3 tenders and fries for $7). We also added a veggie plate so we could try the Mac and cheese and greens. Our food arrived after a few minutes. The tenders were cooked fresh and were piping hot when they arrived. The chicken was dusted with mild heat seasoning. Outside of that seasoning, they weren't seasoned with anything else. We both remarked that we've had better Nashville hot tenders and better tenders in general. The Mac and cheese was just okay but the greens were the star of the meal. They were flavorful, meaty and had just enough kick to keep things interesting. Good meal overall. I recommend that you try them out. We will return to try other menu items.

Well... Facebook got me. I kept seeing the advertisements and so I stopped in today. I ordered the…read more6 wings combo with fries and a sweet tea. They gave me 2 free tenders. So the taste ... it doesn't appear to be any seasoning used! Like Maine seasoning- zilch! The breading has a strange flavor that was hard to get passed. The only good part was the curly fries. The tender had that same strange flavor. I ate two wings and most of my fries. I'm not sure I'd ever return and will now second guess Facebook ads.

Chick-In Hixson is on another level--way better than KFC, Popeyes, or Cane's!…read more You get big portions of juicy, thick chicken with crispy, flavorful batter. It's not greasy, just perfectly cooked and full of flavor. If you're hungry and want real fried chicken done right, Chick-In is the spot!

The best fried chicken I've had in years. I got the 3 piece dark platter, the chicken was tender,…read morecrispy and well seasoned. I wish the baked beans were a tad sweeter, but other than that, everything was fantastic. Just wish I didn't live 8 hours away. XD

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.

We eat there no less than once a week, most weeks it's 2 to 4 times. I think we did eat here 5…read moretimes one week. I mean, why should I cook when theirs is as good as what I can put together and I didn't have to buy it, cook it, or clean it up! Win for both sides!!! We love their food! My husband loves the Catfish and Tenderloin. I love, love, love the Thursday night Country Style Steak with Gravy! I wish they had it every night!!!You can't go wrong no matter what you order!! We love all the staff!!! You know you go alot when they know you too!!

Nice little restaurant! We stopped by for lunch while in the area. We were greeted as soon as we…read moregot there and they were nice enough to put some tables together for our group. The food was average. I ordered the hamburger steak, fried corn, mac & cheese.

It's been 2 yrs since being here. Back in Chattanooga area again, Champy's is a MUST STOP for us…read more They never disappoint. Inside it's ani eclectic array of old license plates, dollar bills on the walls and overall fun to sweep your eyes around the room. The chicken is moist, flavorful and just plain delicious!! Service was quick but we weren't in a hurry. My husband & I ordered the 8 piece family, 1/2 thighs, 1/2 legs, with fries & coleslaw. My husband had the chicken, sausage gumbo.... He rates it right on top of the best he's has tasted. I would say.... defined and good place to stop, with family, friends or whatever reason you can think up. Just stop and enjoy yourself with good food.

This is painful to write. At least once per year we stop at Champy's MLK outlet as we drive between…read moreTexas and Washington, DC on business. For nearly ten years. A must-stop. Highlight of the drive. For the first time, today was different. The very friendly young women who first greeted us and guided us through the menu years ago are gone. In their place are unfriendly young ladies who would far prefer to chat with each other than provide even acceptable-level service. We were tolerated, not welcomed or even checked on to see if we wanted anything. I waited and waited for her to notice me at about ten feet away as I waved my empty beer can in hopes of getting a second one. Finally I had to interrupt the conversation between the waitresses by raising my voice above their conversation, "excuse me, may I have another?" Again, we were there early today. Just before 5:00 PM. That is how timing works when you are on the road. So the place was nearly empty. They weren't busy with customers. They were busy chatting amongst themselves. As we completed our fried chicken (still very good), she came by and did not ask if we wanted anything else but simply said "ready for the check?" It was a way to make us feel like we needed to leave. To add insult to injury, we passed by the hostess table outside on our way to the car as we left and we happened to pass between two Champy's young female employees chatting at the hostess station and blocking the way out. We had to say "excuse me" and walk between then as they kept talking to each other. Never did they bother to say "thanks for coming, please come back soon." So maybe after all this time...we won't.

Stopped in after a trip to Ruby Falls and glad I did. The chicken was moist and flavorful and a…read morehuge portion. The yuca was hot and crispy and the charro beans were delicious. Excited to eat my leftovers :)

I visited this place when they first opened with my wife because it was the only restaurant that…read morewas comparable to Pollo Tropical in FL, and it was pretty good. Fast forward to this afternoon, when I noticed that the "charred" chicken came out of a plastic ziplock bag that had been sitting in hot water for who knows how many days. The chicken was hard since it was over cooked or just old. They offer lots of sides, but unfortunately no sweet plantains which is what most ppl ask for, according to the worker. I was hoping for fresh chicken off the grill, but unfortunately all I got was a half stomach full of microplastics since it was hard to eat the hard pieces of chicken. $12 loss for me today vS hundreds of dollars I would have spent every year if they had fresh food. The only reason I gave it 2 stars was because the seasoning was still flavorful although the chicken was hard.

My husband and I were looking for something a little different on our trip to Chattanooga. We went…read moreit but it was so packed we turned to leave and go elsewhere. One of the workers caught us and said I promise if you stay you won't be disappointed. He was right. We waited about 20 minutes but goodness it was worth the wait. The staff was so nice and the food was phenomenal. We only live an hour away so it's going to be on our list of places to go eat from now on. I can't wait to go back!

Everything was wonderful!!! The staff, the food, the atmosphere. Highly recommend. The owner was…read morepresent and very welcoming. Adding suggestions for food selections.

This was my first solo trip, and this was the very first restaurant I chose to go to on my first…read morenight. I was honestly pretty nervous about eating alone, but from the moment I walked in, the environment felt so comfortable and welcoming that it eased my anxiety quite a bit. The staff was incredibly friendly, especially my waitress, Sarah. She was so kind and made me feel completely comfortable, which meant a lot to me as someone eating alone for the first time. She truly made the whole experience that much better! And the food... WOW. Every bite was packed with flavor, and I absolutely chowed down The fries were perfect, and I loved the Cajun seasoning on them. The smash burger was delicious and cooked perfectly -- although it was definitely a little messy, so consider yourself warned haha. The mozzarella sticks had an AMAZING cheese pull, and the sauce was absolutely divine. And then there was dessert. Let's just say it was probably meant to feed two people... but I ate the entire thing by myself because it was THAT good. Overall, I couldn't have picked a better restaurant for my first night and my first solo dining experience. Great food, wonderful staff, and such a comfortable atmosphere. I'll definitely be back!

My niece and nephew are in town and they love visiting this restaurant in Pigeon Forge. So we did a…read morepick up order tonight. Since we each wanted 8 wings, I ordered a platter (wild ranch, peach hot honey, and Italian garlic) to save $$ plus apps (fried mushrooms, fries with bacon and cheese, and bacon cheeseburger sticks). Everyone enjoyed their meal! We all especially enjoyed the peach hot honey wings! Definitely a get again!

I went back to Dave's because I wanted to really enjoy my meal this time, and I'm so glad I did! I…read moregot the mild two-tender meal and when I tell you those tenders were so good--I mean that from the bottom of my heart. Juicy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. I tried them with honey and Dave's sauce, and both just made them even better. We got there around 10:59 and the guy with the glasses who opened the door was such a vibe! You could tell he loved his job and he made us feel super welcome. The kitchen staff was hustling too--nobody was just standing around. You could tell they all had the same goal: serve great food and keep things moving. Even though it was busy, there was still plenty of space to sit and enjoy our meal. The atmosphere was fun and the staff was really friendly and helpful with questions and orders. I just hope the great service and energy stay consistent even after the "newness" wears off, because this visit was spot on!

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

The Best Chicken and Chicken Livers ever. These ladies cook it fresh. Best tasting of all the other…read morefast food chicken stores. The taste is spot on. I live in Red Bank and drive to signal mtn to get chicken every time. It's the best. Thanks ladies.

Dodgy looking convenience store at top of Signal Mtn is a little hidden secret. Krispy Krunchy…read moreChicken. Yep I'm saying it.... Gas Station Chicken( minus the gas station). We got a pretty big order for a group of people and it was cooked fresh on the spot. While we waited the lunch crowd hit and the line was about out the door. I will mention there is no place to dine. I've also been told they have sold out before end of day so don't wait till last minute. Oh and our lunch group, loved it.