Amazing food, service and atmosphere. This place is a gem and I will definitely be back. Corbin joined us for some great conversation and shared the history of Shantell's. You must come see for yourself! read more

Such amazing food! The fried okra, mac n cheese, banana pudding, and sweet tea are amazing. Please check this place out. It's so good!

We had another great meal at Shantell's. One in our group was a picky eater and she cleaned her plate. No one morsel left. Thank you Shantell, we will definitely be back again. read more

Let me tell you! David Bell and I had a great meal at Shantell's! Scrumptious southern food made with love and hospitality to match! Fried Green Tomatoes, Shrimp N Grits and Jerk Chicken Caesar Salad, Yummy! The owner Shantell Williams is not only a chef; she's a biker who has ridden across 48 states! She made us feel right at home. Shantell's has a Biker Brunch Buffet every 4th Sunday. We were there this Friday for Apollo Night and enjoyed ourselves! Stop by if you're in Sanford, FL or better yet, plan a ride and make it a destination! read more

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We had the BEST time at Shantell's on a Friday night. We tried the wings, chicken sandwich, fried okra, banana pudding and of course the amazing fried chicken. Everything came out hot and delicious! Best fried chicken I've had in forever. Plus the tent was up in the back with a dj and karaoke. So much fun. Great food, great people, great entertainment- what else could you want? Definitely check it out! We will be back! read more

Shantell's Just Until - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Kiyah was a great server. Very happy and welcoming. We asked what she recommended and with out hesitation she said the catfish. So that is what we had. I believe it to be better than most high dollar seafood restaurants. We highly recommend giving Shantells a try. You won't be disappointed. read more

Me and my family went for a special biker brunch that was posted on Facebook, that said that it was going to be soul food. The hostess wiped a plate with her hand!!! and said that the buffet would be out in a minute. The cook out small amounts of breakfast items, and not any of the food that was on there post was ever brought out. Every time we got up to get what there was, they never replenished the food. Then the band spent about an hour doing a sound check,very annoying! I would never go back, nor recommend anyone else to check it out. It was not worth $14.00, maybe 14 cents read more

This place is amazing!! The food was truly some of the best food we have ever had. My husband and I saw this place while traveling and decided to give it a try. It did not disappoint. We had the Jerk Chicken Philly and it was amazing!!! The Jamaican Beef Patties were so delicious. The fried chicken will literally melt in your mouth. While the food was amazing, the experience was complete, by Shantels warm and inviting personality. She came out, talked to us about her food and truly wanted to know about us as well. She made the experience phenomenal. If you are in the area you have to try Shantels! read more

The location is in a great location, the outdoor seating is nice as well as the inside. I had the shrimp and grits. My husband had the catfish ,yams and rice. The food was good especially the lemonade and sweet tea. I would definitely come back again to try the other items on the menu. read more

If this was advertised as a Caribbean restaurant it would get 4 1/2 stars easy. We started with the beef patties. They were amazing and even came with a dipping sauce that wasn't needed but was a good touch. This had us anxious for our entrees, and so comes the let down. The boiled macaroni with melted cheddar was not impressive, nor were the Italian seasoning collard greens. The fried chicken wasn't cooked thoroughly to the point that marrow could be smelled. I asked for chicken breast but was given a thigh instead. The jerk chicken over rice was seasoned well and had the perfect amount of kick. I went here based on the obviously old photos from the old location and rave reviews. Sadly to say they totally missed the mark on soul food. read more

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On a day trip to Sanford was looking for something to eat and found d this little place off the beaten path. All I can say is WOW what an amazing meal owner came out and talked to each table food was out of this world will definitely be back. Staff was amazing must us all feel like family read more

There are a couple of people, and I do mean a few that just get it. Shantell not only gets it she gives it. Love baby. She gives it all away for no charge. Love in all forms. In all of the food, the staff, the vibe and Shantell. The food is classic southern perfection in each bite. The flavors will float on your throat as it downs a chicken and waffles covered in syrup bite that can only mesmerize the senses. It is the feeling you get as you walk into a warm family dinner. Shantell orchestrating a concert of goodies for the senses. Everything is just allRight. Shantell, this is Dana. Your old Brighthouse guy. Thank you for taking care of my family when I wasn't here and now I am showing my cherry red haired princess the pride of Sanford. Keep this up forever. Then make that chicken you found in heaven and make some for the universe. . Be well. Love....#ChickenandWaffles #JerkChickenCaesarSalad read more

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Exceptional service and the food is delicious. We went here on a Tuesday night, so there weren't many people there. Ordered a little bit of everything: fried chicken, fried fish, collard greens, macaroni and cheese, fried okra, green beans, jerk shrimp, and some other stuff. All of it was on point! read more

I decided to come here on Sunday since all of the other black restaurants were closed. This was my first time and was recommended in the past to eat here for lunch. I asked for a takeout menu and got one also actually menu too. I asked questions about vegan sides. One of the servers were helping the other one get drinks for the customers. Then (the owner) Shantell said to the server, "please help this man" and looked me in the eye. She didn't even bother to say hello to me but at least two servers greeted me. I was the only customer at the front area. I wanted to leave and eat somewhere else but I wanted to support black business. I ordered veggie patties and salad with honey mustard. The patties didn't taste great but the salad was okay. I won't be coming back. read more

Shantell's Just Until - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

The decor here is very dark almost black wood. Looks like an old pub. Couldn't tell if it was always like this or they built it this way. I like the look of it. Sat at the bar/counter which was great because we got to talk to the cook and ask about the different foods and watch her work her magic. Started with the jerk shrimp which were fresh, not fried and had a ton of great flavor. Main course I ordered the fried chicken, mac and cheese and collard greens. Greens were vegetarian but I couldn't tell, they were delicious but kinda salty. Mac and cheese was better than average, I prefer to put some sauce on my mac and cheese and they didn't have any A1. Fried chicken was very good, lightly cripsy, I ate it all. Iced tea was made properly and tasted like it should. Finished with coconut cake, it was pretty decent a little dry in the middle. Chairs at the bar were awkward and uncomforable, some of them were leather and it felt like the bottom had no support and was going to fall through. TV's were showing ladies Scottish football which was weird, then later a Irish detective mystery show. The hood above the kitchen had a very annoying fan noise like the hood fan was out of alignment. Staff were very nice and super helpful. read more

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I wish I could give this place more stars. My husband and I went there last night 4/19 and we were so pleased with the food we went back again today during lunch time. The menu is easy to read and there was a good variety to choose from. They don't have many drink options however they the lemonade was amazing and they had the good ice. Out food was incredibly delicious, I don't think I've ever seen my husband finnish a whole plate at restaurant before but he gobbled that down quick. I highly recommend the fried chicken or the wings with the homemade sauce. Probably the best chicken we've ever had. You tell our whole meal was made with love and care because it was a little too perfect. Overall this place needs more stars and no review will do this restaurant justice. Definitely try it for yourself it's worth the visit 10000% read more

My friend and I went to Shantell's this weekend after a fun night of exploring downtown Sanford. We were floored by how friendly every member of the staff was. The restaurant itself is nothing to write home about but it was clean and tidy with beautiful mural on the wall. The food took a little long to come out but was well worth the wait. My burger was excellent and better even than Five Guys. While my burger was fantastic, what truly made the experience was the Mac and cheese. It was so soulful and tasted just like grandma made it. Having the ability to go on a great night of bar hoping and still being able to find a place that sells real food at 2am is a gold mine in my eyes. read more

Shantell's Just Until - Karaoke at Shantell's Cafe. Such a fun way to pass the time while waiting for our food. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Amazing food!!! I thought I would have leftovers because it was a nice large portion, but it was so good I had to eat it all. I had the fish and Mac n cheese. Husband had Jerk chicken Caesar salad. So so delicious!! The atmosphere was friendly and cozy. There are a couple cool window seats and seating outdoors for nice days. Our server was professional, polite and friendly. I plan on going back soon and ordering extra to bring home with me. read more

Dropped in without knowing anything about the place. The staff were hospitable and explained all about their menu. The atmosphere was homely. A fell Patron, who is a regular even pay my tab. read more

The words that kept coming out of mine and my husband's mouths as we were eating at Shantell's was WOW! Oh WOW! Hands down this is the best Chicken and Waffles I have ever tasted in my life! I cannot get the taste out of my head! The fried chicken was cooked to a perfect crisp and the waffles were hot, sweet and savory. The syrup was beyond belief, how buttery and flavorful it was. Shantell's food tastes like it was cooked with love and love was what we got when we got up to leave, we asked for a hug because we felt so loved by Shantell and her food. She came around from behind the counter and hugged us! Great atmosphere, great food, great service! One of my new favorite places to hang out and have the closest Mom food made with love you can get! Shantell's is at a pre-grand opening stage right now, but I know this place is going to do really well, it has all the right combinations and atmosphere destined to succeed! read more

Shantell's Just Until - The best chicken and waffles ever!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Amazing home-cooked food! Shantell's is a wonderful place to grab a wonderful comfort meal any day of the week. The staff is friendly and wonderful. We stopped by in the midst of all of this Covid craziness for some takeout. We ordered the chicken and waffles and jerk chicken and rice. Both were awesome! Very large portions and tasty and delicious. Shantell is also donating meals to first responders, despite the fact that they've had to close their dining room temporarily. Definitely go support this great local business! read more

I'm visiting relatives and I found this restaurant online. I ordered the shrimp and grits plate and it was delicious. I also purchased the hummingbird cake and it was tasty as well. Everyone who helped me was hospitable. I definitely recommend trying. read more

Definitely the place to go if you're hungry but no so much if you're in a hurry.... We were just there for a snack and ordered black-eyed peas, corn bread, fried green tomatoes and tea. We also had pineapple upside down cake and hummingbird cake. The food was better than you'll get most places. Definitely tops Sonny's and 4Rivers as far as sides go. The FGToms are better than Tibby's and as good as Maxine's on Shine. The desserts were supreme. The tea was "ok" at best.... The atmosphere was nice, country, comfy. The service was S.L.O.W. and inattentive but pleasant enough. Apparently take out orders get priority which is unfortunate for those dining in. The owner came out to welcome us and she was very warm and personable. Definitely will go back for a meal when we have nowhere to be. read more

I was very disappointed in my experience. I ordered the 2 piece fish meal with 2 sides. To my surprise I did not receive 2 pieces of fish, but fried strips of fish that reminded me of fish sticks. The mac & cheese also lacked flavor. I had high hopes for this place, but it missed the mark. read more

Saturday night and the buffet is on. 14.00 all you can eat. Mac and cheese, jambalaya, fried chicken, and more more more. We love it. We haven't done the brunch yet but heard it is good too. Busy tonight but the food is coming our well. Live music starts at 7:30. read more

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Ate there last night after meeting the owner at a Cigar Lounge. The food was excellent, service was great, I look forward to eating there again the next time I'm in Sanford. I had Fried Chicken and Mac n Cheese read more

Shantell never disappoints. The food is awesome. Whether you prefer baked, fried, blackened or baked, you'll find it at Shantell's. Always a smile as you enter. Nice decor that tells a story. To feed your soul food cravings come to Shantell's. Chicken and Waffles!! Yes!! Mom's party was a blast! 84 years to celebrate. The food was by - Shantell's. read more

Shantell's Just Until - Mom's 84th birthday was a huge success. Thank you to Shantell for catering. There was nothing left. The guests were well fed. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Great food; awful service. The food is incredible, it's good, tasty, and made fresh, but the server acted like we were bothering them. Very unfortunate. We don't mind waiting, but we were the only ones in there and the server didn't really check up on us. Would have loved to give 4 or 5 stars, since the food is just that good, but can't because of the poor service read more

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Without a doubt, the BEST fried chicken I've ever had. It helps to have some of the best (if not the best) and most authentic soul food in the area, but it's a welcomed addition to have friendly and outstanding service. When you walk in, you are promptly greeted by none other than Shantell herself. She and her family then do everything they possibly can to make you feel at home while you dine in. This is by no means a guarantee from me, but don't be surprised if she tosses some extra chicken on your plate. Unless you're calling in an order to go, dine here with plenty of time in mind. This isn't fast food--this is all quality food and made-to-order. I assure you that it's all worth the wait as I have never had something here that wasn't below amazing. I highly recommend the chicken and waffles and the side order of fried green tomatoes. Of course, can't go wrong with just ordering chicken by the piece. If there's a place that deserves your time and money, it's Shantell's. read more

The food here is awesome, when my family comes to visit me from Chicago, I take them to Shantell's and they love it. The jerk chicken and the greens are the best, everything is delicious. read more

We were visiting Sanford from Washington State and we found this little gem, service was great, the history behind this place and Shantell was really neat plus the food was amazing. They had the best fried green tomatoes I've had yet, the chicken and waffles were really good along with the shrimp and grits. Our order was a pick up order but we stayed and visited, definitely recommend!! read more

Shantell's is our spot for late night eats! We work in the service industry and to be able to get off work and get a real meal after work is a blessing. This place is DELICIOUS. The owner and her staff are super friendly and always deliver. If you haven't tried it yet GET THOSE CHICKEN SLIDERS! read more

Literally nothing bad I can say about this place. With covid-19 closing small restaurants down. I was in search of some good food and saw Shantell's as I was driving and decided to stop in, it was the best decision I had made all week. The staff were very friendly and informative. My food was delicious I made properly and fresh. It definitely made my day and I can't wait to go again. The owner gave me a Moneyback guarantee that my food would be delicious and she was 100% right. read more

Shantell's Just Until - 1/2 breaded 1/2 mild wings (which most restaurants won't do) and the best macaroni I have ever tasted (don't tell my grandma) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Sanford, Florida

If you pay more than $15 for chicken and waffles you're already going above and beyond. Now imagine paying $23 for the shittiest chicken and waffles a man could ask for. Small portion's and super disappointing. read more

Food was excellent. Great fried green tomatoes. Service was really slow. We went within the week after the news article came out and perhaps they had more business than expected. However, I kept hearing employees talking and laughing in the other room and yet I think they only had one person cooking. We never got ice fir our water nor did we get a refill of water. There was no one to tell the customers where to sit.....staff was in the other room. Did not just happened to me, it was the same for 3 other tables. One customer, who might have been a regular, had to tell us what to do.....which was go into the other room to get the hostess. If this place had someone in charge to keep the staff moving in the right direction, then it would truly be 5 stars. read more

Well, I wish I had a picture to show you the amazing food at Shantell's Just Until! But it was gone before we even knew it. LOL This place is worth the hype! The service was marvelous and services 5 stars on its own. The fried chicken is the BEST I have ever had. We also had catfish nuggets, fried green tomatoes, mac & cheese, biscuits, and candied yams. I can't wait to go back! read more

I Want To Be Fair And Just Relate My Dining Experience At Shantell's - First And Foremost I Do Want The Restaurant To Succeed But They Need Help. My Friend Had Ate Their The Night Previous, And She Said The Food Was Ok But The Service Was Slow. She And I Met There And Was Joined By My Cousin. First- I Had My Pick Of Seating.., Inside Or Outside. I Choose Outside. Was Sitting For Like Twenty Minutes Prior To My Friends Arrival... No Menu, No Waitress, No Water..., Nutting. My Friend Came..., Still Nutting. So I Went And Asked For A Menu. Got That.., Then I Had To Go And Ask For Someone To Take My Order. The Waitress ......, I Don't Want To Be Rude, But The Waitress..., Let's Just Say That While She Is Young And Flash A Nice Smile -This Is Not The Line Of Work She Is Destined To Be In. It Just Got Worse From Here On. I Had To Go Inside And Request Something As I've Been There At Least 45Min And ...,Nutting. No Food, No Water, Nutting. She Eventually Bought Out Three s m a l l Ass Pieces Of CornBread, And Our Iced Tea's And Yes.., My Black-Eye's Peas And Rice In A Small Saucer: The Kind You May Put Something Out For A Cat In. There Was Absolutely No Follow Up Thruout The Entire Meal From The Waitress As To How We Like The Food, Topping Off Out Drinks, None Of That And Let Me Remind You - This Was On A Sunday Afternoon, And Time Was Of The Essence. ???The Waitstaff Mostly Stayed In The Kitchen Area And Laughed And Joked Amongst Themselves??? Wait.., This Get's Better. So The Food FINALLy Came: Bland Bland Bland Now I Tip. And I Generally Tip Decent And I Knew There Was No Way I Could Leave A Tip To Someone So Inept At Their Gig. I Was Just So Done There. I've Been Their Damn Near Two Hrs And More Hungrier Then When I First Sat Down. This Food Did Not Hit. There Was No Catchup, Hot Sauce Or Even Black Pepper And Salt To Season It With. It Was Nursing Home Type Food. My Dish WAS Supposed To Be Be Coconut Grits - The Only Way Any Coconut Was In My Grits I'd Have To Go To The Store, Buy A Coconut And Grater It Myself. It Was Bad Bad Bad. Like The Student In The Principal's Office. Bad. But Wait- Wait-Wait: I Paid The Bill And I Was Sooooooooooooooo Upset, I Walked To My Car Intending To Leave And Having Left No Tip, When I Went Back To Take Care Of Something Completely Outside of My Meal - The Waitress Say..,"Oh I'm Glad Your Back As I Forgot To Charge You For The Third Meal" At My Table- My Cousin's Meal- I Looked At Her Like She Was Crazy. I Did Not Know That She Did Not Put The Meal On The Bill. It Truly Was Not My Fault. I Was ThisCloseTo Saying And Doing Something That Could Properly Warrant The Police Being Called On Me So I Kept My Kool And Paid- Again- For What Has To Be The Most Bazaar Meal I Think I Have Ever Had. Now To Be Fair.., I Relate All This To The Community As I Always Do. Still I Like The Actual Location. I Want To Support Hard Working People At This Time.., I Want Them To Succeed. This Is A Each One Teach One Moment And I Hope That The Young Staff There Get A Real Insight On How To Do Right. If I Had The Time And The Patience I'd Love To Get Them Some Hospitality Classes And Help Show Them How To Start Seeing Business Opportunities Like This A Long Term Generational Assists. They Got To Do Better read more

Best jerk chicken ever, and the people are super fun! Location is awesome. Be sure to ask Shantell about her upcoming Netflix show! read more

We went to get the fried chicken and collard greens. Waited 45 min. Had to take it to go. Understandably charged extra for the white meat for both of us and was never given the white meat and double charged for it. I did not know we did not receive the White meat till after we left the establishment. We asked for a Sprite and a Diet Coke they did not have any to give us anything we could have a sweet tea. We were told we could sit outside and the band member told us if we stay there we have to pay $10 because they were going to perform. We told them we want to leave we're waiting for food we have been waiting for 45 minutes. And had not even a glass of water in front of us. The restaurant was not busy and had maybe 6or 7 parties in it. I will not go back And do not recommend anyone going here because of the service and be in trouble or just for something that I did not get. read more

Food was good, but my friend had hair on her plate. DISGUSTING!!! The waitress said they would give her a piece of cake, because when she took it to the kitchen, they said when they plated the food the hair was not on the plate. They charged her for food that she did not eat!! I would give no stars for this visit!!! read more