Local spot in my neighborhood. We have been enjoying Watson's food for years and we always order their Italian cold cut sub with mayo, tomato, lettuce, pepper jack, oregano, and hot pickle relish - a FAMILY FAVORITE. We also ordered mozzarella sticks and onion rings. For dessert, we always grab slices of cake baked by a local baker named Roy's Baked Goods. I always get the coconut cloud cake - my favorite. The family had rainbow and milky caramel cakes. Service is always great, the lady manning the front is always smiling and friendly. Busy little place so we always call in the order for pick up. There's a couple of tables inside and a couple tables outside when the weather is nice. Stop by and try them. read more

3 stars for the food. Don't come here for charming pitter patter or customer focus. It's lacking. The lady answering the phone and working the counter today is prickly. No reason. Definitely a carry out place. Be nicer please. I don't spend money in places that act like it's an imposition. read more

I am absolutely enraged with my purchase, it's 12 pm on Saturday i'm hoping for a nice burger and good a time and what did get? a HORRIBLE burger and TERRIBLE time. the burger was just disgusting tasted exactly like dih with a hint of puh. this place is the WORST. never come here, do not recommend to even my worst enemy. have a blessed day yall stay away. read more

Watson's is always a favorite! Consistent quality, and always greeted with a smile. A staple place to visit! read more

Watson's Carry Out & Catering - Watson's Carry-Out Jefferson Maryland - American Near Me - Jefferson, Maryland

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This is the original Watsons fried chicken that has been served in Frederick forever. Their Nostalgic homestyle meals and sides are just fantastic. Definitely worth a stop off in Jefferson If you're traveling on 340. Call ahead is recommended; everything on the menu is awesome. You can't go wrong. read more

Watson's Carry Out & Catering - chicken and macaroni and cheese - American Near Me - Jefferson, Maryland

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Great local restaurant that's been a staple in Jefferson for many years. They have great fried chicken. I like their old bay bar wings even better than the regular fried chicken. They are huge, seasoned well, and their blue cheese is killer. The portions are large and service is as good as it gets. Definitely recommend! read more

We love trying out small unassuming restaurants and that's a perfect way to describe Watson's. Despite the name being Watson's Carry Out, there is actually plenty of place to sit both inside and outside. You could tell that this place is a local favorite. There was a steady stream of people coming in and out with their to go orders. We ordered the fried chicken combo with mashed potatoes and green beans. All in all, I'd give the meal a 4 out of 5. Green beans were canned (as to be expected of a typical hole in the wall), mashed potatoes were good, and the chicken was fried on the spot. The gravy for the mashed potatoes could have been better though. I ended up not touching it after the first bite. Gravy aside, I thought it was a decent meal. I'd probably opt for the fries next time. read more

Watson's Carry Out & Catering - Fried Chicken combo - American Near Me - Jefferson, Maryland

Awesome fried chicken- and I could get my my favorite leg and thigh cuts! The service was friendly and fast. Ate in the restaurant.

I've ordered subs from here a number of times and they have never gotten my order right.

Great prices for big sandwiches and tasty fried chicken. Definitely worth the stop if you are in the neighborhood

Got the half chicken platter with cornbread, coleslaw, and baked beans, with an extra side of Mac n cheese and sweet tea. The cornbread was excellent - fresh, but had a bite to it. Most cornbread seems to disintegrate immediately but this had real texture. The other sides were good and the Mac n cheese I especially enjoyed. But the fried chicken was stellar. Some of the best I've ever had. That alone makes this deserve 5 stars, I've been thinking about it for a few weeks. read more

Watson's Carry Out & Catering - chicken, beans, macaroni and cheese - American Near Me - Jefferson, Maryland

I've ordered from here a few times over the past year. I decided to write a review only because I called in to order last week and was placed on hold. The hold lasted over 5 minutes, so I decided to hang up and go somewhere else. Their fried chicken is hit or miss. I'd say really good sometimes and not so good other times. I've found it very juicy and crispy but then really greasy on the outside and very dry inside. Their sides...reminiscent of elementary school cafeteria food especially the mashed potatoes. If that's your speed then eat it all up, but there is hardly any flavor and the ingredients don't taste homemade but artificial or boxed. Also, check your orders to make sure they have included everything...there have been a few times a side or bread have been missed. Value for money? Sure. Customer service? Not so good last time since they didn't want my order. Will I go again? Probably because of it's location is somewhat convenient and sometimes you just want that mediocre meal? read more

Best fried chicken in town - sides are pretty tasty as well. I can't wait to go there and eat onsite and try the meatloaf. Highly recommend! read more

I love our small town restaurant. Watsons was a staple in Frederick city forever. I was so happy when they moved here to Jefferson. You can tell everything is homemade. Chicken is awesome. Homemade steak and cheese sub is a regular order for us too. It is right off 340 on the corner at the first stoplight toward town. Easy on, easy off. Give it a try! read more

Their burgers are so juicy. The fried chicken was wow! Their mash potato and gravy felt like thanksgiving. Just amazing. Glad we missed the exit to all the basic fast food drive throughs and found this gem all thanks to yelp. If you're visiting/ touring Harpers Ferry highly recommend stopping here. Small family owned restaurant just how I like it. Nothing beats great customer service and amazing food. FYI: they do curbside pick up. A must during these strange times. read more

I've come here several times over the years only because it's the closest place to me. Every time I do I regret it. It ALWAYS makes me sick, and half the time I've thrown out what I've gotten because it's just so gross I can't even eat it. Not to mention their prices are kind of insane for diner food. $15 for one full sized sub with no side or drink? I'd rather drive into frederick for food that's actually edible and worth that money. I'm writing this review to remind myself NEVER to come back here. read more

Continuing our quest for Maryland's best fried chicken, we went to Watson's on our way out to Lock 29. Hubs and I both got quarter chicken white meat meals, and we were not disappointed. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, with a delicious crust. The macaroni salad was some of the best I've had in a long time, and the mac and cheese was creamy and delicious (very reminiscent of Stouffers... but I like Stouffers so no harm, no foul- also don't judge me). Portions were generous and staff were friendly. The atmosphere was incredibly casual with a few small tables on the side, ordering at the counter, and plastic silverware. We both agreed that while we probably won't travel to Jefferson specifically for this place, when we are in the area, we would definitely stop by again. read more

Watson's Carry Out & Catering - 1/4 white meat chicken meal with mac salad and mac and cheese. - American Near Me - Jefferson, Maryland

I used to eat Bill Watson's chicken when I was a younger, thinner man. My family would take us out ever once in a while to enjoy their famous fried chicken. Watson's Carry-out is reminiscent of that tender, juicy, and crispy chicken of long ago. Still flavorful and delicious, but there was a slight taste of burned plastic going on. I hope it came from them not putting paper between the chicken and Styrofoam container. They really should use paper containers. The mashed potatoes and gravy were average, as were the green beans. Now, I don't like corn bread, but I LOVE theirs. It's more like corn bread cake. It was moist and a little sweet. What a treat! I recommend calling your order in ahead to avoid long lines and waiting. I placed mine at the store at 5:15 and waited 35 minutes for the order, on a Thursday. The value was very good. Will return when in the area. read more

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Only place we order our fried chicken from. Always use them for our big events and never have any left overs.

Was recommended this joint by some folks on Facebook and they were spot on. Even my kid that can't handle grease very well had no problems. Some seriously good chicken. read more

Phenomenal. Easy to find, quick service, great value for the money. Taste and quality is outstanding. read more

Our go to place in Jefferson for carry out dinner on hectic evenings! Great chicken! They always make the extra effort to please.

Our neighbors raved about the chicken, so we thought we would give it a try. It was AWFUL. The wing on the breast part was really dry and inedible; it felt like all bone and no meat. The chicken looked as if it had been re-cooked. The coating was charred and the eat tough. Maybe we got there on a bad day... but never again. It's too bad!!! read more

I sent $16 for an 8 piece chicken. Had to return. The outside was not too appealing and smelled like it was fried in old grease. The inside was cooked properly.. when I returned it there was no chance of asking for my money back or something other than chicken. Replaced it with another 8 piece. It looked as though they just replaced it with the same chicken I returned only reheated. If they didn't want my repeat business, they succeeded!! I dnt bring up race lightly but it is Jefferson MD. Will not be going back. No photo. Threw away immediately. read more

I loved Watson's when they were in Frederick. I am glad they are back in business. I sent my husband there particularly to get some cole slaw and when we opened it up, it had discolored to an unappetizing tannish brown. I dug under and the slaw hadn't discolored in the middle, but it had browned all down the sides and the bottom. I'd say we lost 1/2-2/3 of it. I think this problem may come from pre-filling the containers with slaw prior to a customer's ordering it. I know it's a little more labor intensive, but if it insures that the product is fresh and appetizing, it would be worth more than a few extra minutes of someone's time. I have pictures, and would be happy to share them if the owners would like to see them. I won't give up, though. I will try them again. read more

Cute place we grabbed some wraps & sides from today! Super quick & big portions. Friendly service!

Must admit it was very hectic when they first opened. Long wait times and items missing from the order. Now that things have stabilized, their food is outstanding. Wife and I usually eat there at least once a week. We switch between the fried chicken and the subs. The macaroni salad is to die for. Tastes just like it did when Watson's was on West Patrick St. The service is very friendly and knowledgeable. They also have some great daily specials. Prices are very reasonable too. Glad to see an old family favorite brought back to life. read more

Watson's Carry Out & Catering - Excellent chicken and sides. - American Near Me - Jefferson, Maryland

If you're looking for the best carry out for a picnic look no further. I had the first picnic I remember with the same recipes from the original Watson's, and the nostalgia's there with each bite. Don't forget to try the orange cake from Ed's Bakery! read more

The food was as good as the friendly and fast service. This is a gem for people who live in Jefferson as well as visitors passing through getting a taste of Virginia hospitality. We would definitely recommend and come back! read more

We went to Watson's today after being in the river. They had outside seating with umbrellas available. We ordered fried chicken and a small container of almost every side. The fried chicken is delicious!! The sides were great. The staff was very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. This place is a gem in a world of subpar chain restaurants. Don't miss out! Thanks for a great lunch today. We'll definitely be back! read more

Their fried chicken is really good, so is their fried chicken tenders although tenders may be store bought, and the homemade mashed potatoes and gravy were very good. The peanut butter pie was very creamy but just too sweet for one person to finish. The owners are very friendly but they have a cashier that seems to have an attitude and it can dampen the entire experience. They are not prepared to handle more than one customer at a time so it is best to call ahead and place your order. They do have several tables in the store and several tables outside. All meals are served in styrofoam containers. It is what it advertises, "carry-out" and rated accordingly. Call ahead to order your good food, come in, purchase and walk out with it. One time they were out of chicken and another they had no ice for drinks. They do not serve tap water here. read more

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We had such a wonderful dinner here. It is not fancy but we weren't looking for fancy. We sat inside and the owner talked to us off and on. The chicken was excellent, macaroni salad great. Another poster said the corn bread was like cake and they were correct. Cannot think of one negative except that it is not in my town. That being said we will be going back here often. read more

What a lovely little carry-out! Delicious food and so convenient. Their fried chicken and sides can't be beat. Their steak and cheese sub is packed full! Sweet potato fries- yummy! Love this little restaurant! read more

Folks this place is the real deal. Delicious food, excellent service and affordable. I'll be back!

First time here! Carry out Food was very good. Took awhile because they were busy which is expected : My husband said the older lady behind counter wasn't very helpful and kind in answering his two questions about the meal we were getting for our family of 7 but maybe she was having a stressful night .. will try again read more

We enjoy their fried chicken and they have one of the best steak and cheese subs made exactly how you specify. One 12" is plenty for my husband and I to share along with an order of their delicious boardwalk fries. Friendly staff and great prices! Definitely recommend read more

Ordered here on a drive home. 36 wings supposed to be 24 Buffalo and 12 naked. Got 36 naked wings. Not worth money for wings at this point but staff was awesome - so I am giving this place another chance in future before casting to the never again realm. read more

The beat steak and cheese I've had in a REALLY LONG TIME! Owner was very friendly. I only wish they were open 7 days a week!

Stopped in to try the Chicken. The girlfriend and I ordered the Special x2...$10 for 3 whole wings and a side. I must say, it is by far one of the best chicken wings I have ever had!! The service was great, friendly staff!! Definitely would recommend, and I will return should I have a hankering for more chicken wings! read more

I'm basing this on my last trip. Normally very happy with portions/size, love the consistent taste. However on our last trip 7/15, ordered the 16 piece meal. We ended up with 4 very small hardly any meat wings, 5 thighs, 3 breasts and 4 legs. Taste again great, disappointed in the wing size and we didn't get all of our breast. read more