Nikki's Place was the first establishment I've visited since vacationing in Orlando in which I felt…read morelike a local gem was uncovered. We seen Nikki's on a YouTube recommendation and decided to visit. We have no regrets whatsoever!!! From the start to the finish I knew we were in for a treat. Walking in Nikki's felt like stepping into Nanas kitchen, very down home, walls filled with accolades and other interesting things. The customer service was personable and very friendly. And the food, was wow!!! I've never had grits better than my own until Nikki's , my husband had bacon, home fries and grits and was very very pleased. Our waitress offer us their reputable biscuits and gravy complimentary and we definitely were grateful to take it. The biscuits were freshly made and sooooo great!!! I stopped getting pancakes while at restaurants because they were dry and just tasteless, But ....... I knew Nikki's would be different lol I got 1 pancake to go and this 1 pancake single-handed restored my love for the pancake. I will not be ordering pancakes just because though, I will however get another pancake from Nikki's Place when we return to Florida!!! Nikki's thank you for restoring my love pancakes and giving us an authentic taste of Florida!!!!! Bravo

Delish! Fresh! Good amount! Great cornbread muffin! Really good, everything! Really happy about…read morethis new find of mine. Go ahead! Try Nikki's. So yummm!

This was my first time to this Orlando base restaurant. There was a line of people inside and…read moreoutside. It was 100 degrees out but manageable. The bad thing was the over use of salt on the collard greens. I had the shrimp, salmon and rice plate with an additional which was the greens. The bad thing was the need for up to date tech needs so orders were taken correctly and in order. The gentleman sitting there at the cash register appeared overwhelmed and constantly distracted on the in and out going food orders. While folks were waiting they should have had some paper cups with water or lemonade to those standing in the lines .

Unfortunately, I can't review the food because despite the listed business hours on Google and…read moreYelp, we arrived in a paid Lyft to find the restaurant closed. In today's tech driven world, something as simple as updating your Google Business profile with "Hours may vary," temporarily changing your hours, or posting a notice on your social media could have prevented customers from wasting time and money. While we waited for another Lyft, multiple people from a large conference I was attending showed up expecting the restaurant to be open. Even more heartbreaking was watching an older couple arrive on foot, one of whom was blind and relying on a guide, only to find a locked door. As someone who intentionally supports Black owned businesses whenever I can, this was genuinely disappointing. I wanted to spend my money here. My hope is that the owners take this as constructive feedback because customer service begins long before someone places an order. Communication is part of the experience. A few simple improvements could make a huge difference: *Keep Google, Yelp, Apple Maps, and delivery platforms updated with accurate hours. * If closing unexpectedly, post the update across all platforms as soon as possible. * Leave a clearly visible sign that one doesn't have to squint and get out of a car to read with the "reason" for the closure and the date and time you'll reopen. No reason being listed was more frustrating. * Pin the closure announcement to social media so customers see it before making the trip. * Consider enabling voicemail with updated hours for customers who call ahead. I truly hope to return one day and actually experience the food. First impressions matter, and unfortunately this visit ended before it ever began! DO BETTER!

First time visiting The Licking, and it definitely won't be our last! We ordered the fried chicken…read moredinner with mac & cheese and greens, and the fried conch dinner with pigeon pea rice and greens. Everything was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Ordering online was simple, and we received a notification that our food was ready before we even arrived, making pickup quick and convenient. The restaurant was clean, and we were warmly greeted as soon as we walked in. Since it was our first visit, they even treated us to complimentary drinks, sauces, and cake, which was a nice surprise. Great food, excellent customer service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommend!

I was surprised to see that this was close to my hotel. I hadn't been to a Licking restaurant since…read more2020 in Miami and at that time, I had a horrible experience but, I remember the blueberry lemonade and the food being good so we stopped in. There are a lot of younger ladies that work the front of the house and they're all extremely polite. However, there was no one at the host's stand when we came in but they could see us from where they were behind the counter. They could have waived us over to check in there but they didn't. After standing there and realizing they weren't coming over, we went up to the counter. They said it would be a 45 minute wait. There was already a customer waiting on a togo order that was over and hour so, I started to get nervous that this was going to be a long experience. It only took us about 20 minutes to be seated and the food came over right away. That was definitely a pleasant surprise. We both ordered the baked chicken, with green beans and I had the veggie rice. I appreciated the extra piece of chicken they gave me but you could tell the chicken was old. The green beans were very salty and the rice was okay. You definitely get your money's worth in food. I would just return earlier in the day to get fresh chicken.

Kingston 5 is such a great spot for flavorful Caribbean food with a creative twist. The jerk…read morechicken was well-seasoned, juicy, and packed with just the right amount of heat. The beef patties were also really good, with a flaky exterior and a rich, savory filling. The standout for me was the bao fusion. Combining Caribbean flavors with soft bao buns was such a unique idea, and it worked incredibly well. The buns were pillowy, the fillings were flavorful, and each one felt different from the typical options you find at most Caribbean restaurants. We also tried the oxtail, which had great flavor and was cooked well. My only minor complaint was that there were quite a few bones, making it a little difficult to eat, but I also understand that's just part of ordering oxtail and not something that's entirely avoidable. The staff was super friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The overall vibe is casual, relaxed, and chill--perfect for grabbing a quick meal without feeling rushed. Between the jerk chicken, beef patties, flavorful oxtail, and creative bao options, there's plenty worth coming back for. Kingston 5 delivered great food, friendly service, and a fun fusion concept. I'd definitely return and highly recommend giving the bao buns a try.

Stopped by for a quick snack and ended up with a little taste of Jamaica. I grabbed a two classic…read moreveggie patties, and washed it all down with a refreshing D&G Jamaican Pineapple Soda. The patties had that flaky, buttery crust you hope for, the veggie patties were packed with flavor and a nice blend of vegetables. The pineapple drink was the perfect sweet, tropical finish and cold. Great service and seating area was clean and had great music playing. I'll be back to try another option.

Soul food is good for the soul and Kim has spoken to my soul honey !…read more Growing up with a southern father , my dad and grandparents use to throw down in the kitchen so this is the closest soul food outside my kitchen. I am a frequent client of kook'n with Kim and I usually get the meatloaf dinner or the smothered pork chops because they are my favorite . Today I got the meatloaf dinner ( comes with 2 sides ) , the fried chicken lunch for my honey and a rib dinner with two sides and a banana pudding to go. Service is southern hospitality all the time, there are a few tables inside and minimal parking so I usually take it to go. I love this place 10/10

The Meatloaf alone is 5 stars…read more Love love Ms. Kim's meatloaf - Its savory seasoned well and oh so tender. I am not sure if she adds pork in the meat mix but it is delicious and tender soft. The gravy that comes with it is delicious. The bread pudding is also one of the best you will have from a scratch kitchen. I have seen caucasians come here and grab food because I hear them say its the best meatloaf they had - to the cooking in general reminds them of their southern family member cooking. This day the black eyed peas was a popular side choice. I never tried it but it was a popular one. I spoke to Ms. Kim and her grandson this day just to have a conversation - Ms. Kim introduced herself to me with her First Name - She asked me if I was this ethnicity and she was right LOL she then stated to me she is part Thailand. Her grandson was also nice. I was sharing to him my past experience as a Yelp Diner at this establishment and both Ms. Kim and her grandson were not fond of the experience I had and then Ms. Kim adviced next time that happens at any food establishment to just get a full refund back. They were shocked of the experience I had. It was a pleasure talking to them both them hearing me vent it out about my dining experience from another establishment. On a weekday around close to 12pm this place can get a line for food. By far Ms. Kim's place is the best soul food IMO in Orlando and the portions are hefty! Next time you stop by - its nice to chit chat with Ms. Kim and her grandson who is pretty much the cashier.

Food - solid; Service - above average - Vicky is a star performer; Ambiance- casual…read more We had an appointment in the area and this place is solid. The crowd was light and our server was excellent. Vicky did everything perfectly and checked on us to make sure our coffee cups were full and we had what we needed! We each got almost the same thing. That One burger. We both had pepper Jack cheese, no ketchup. However I got the bun with no lettuce plus house potatoes and my husband got no bun, no ketchup, no side. Arrived perfect. What is that burger, you might ask.... "THAT ONE BURGER Our juicy, thick Angus burger with choice of yellow or white American, cheddar, Swiss or pepper with cheese, lettuce, tomato, raw onion, pickies mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard Served with fries, house potatoes or mac n cheese" Will continue to come back when in the area. Check hours and days open.

So so so good for anyone, especially for gluten free celiac! The wait was around 30 minutes, but it…read morewas Sunday so it was expected but very well worth it. The ambience is small shop and the service is good. Highly recommend.

It was my first time trying sfihas and it was an interesting experience! There were so many…read moreoptions; it was hard to choose from the listing. We had a large group, so it was nice to order a bunch to share. Their cheese options were the most tasty. They tasted like little pizza flatbreads. The server was nice and friendly, but also didn't really stop by much. We had to ask for additional flatware and waited quite a bit of time for our food. The gratuity was included in our bill at the end. I'd say it's definitely a spot to try if you're interested in trying out sfihas!

Came here after a long day at the theme parks, and I loved it! It was packed, but service is very…read morequick. All of my sfihas were made to order, I could taste the freshness! Only thing I did not like is that the entire menu is not included in the all you can eat option, which is what I opted in for. I will be coming back to try other menu items!

We went here on a friday morning, just on a random yelp interest. Unfortunately the AC wasn't…read moreworking as hard as it should, but this is Florida after all! We sat in a booth by the front, I ordered the breakfast sandwich and home fries. My partner ordered the pancakes and fries. She got coffee which was decent. The atmosphere is very Cowboy, we are near the rodeo after all. I loved how mom and pop the place was. The service was fast, refills came regular, and the food was pretty yummy! We will be back again!!

This is the second time here, and while we love this old style diner, and the food is amazing and…read morecheap, the service is inconsistent, and that drags the review down to three stars. Don't get me wrong, the wait staff is awesome and they bust their behind. These ladies are super pleasant. But the amount of time it took to get our food today - 45 minutes and STILL waiting - is just not right. It's eggs and bacon and toast for heavens sake. Probably not coming back.