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    YUPPI

    4.3 (152 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Fries
    Isany M.

    Man oh man--these are hands down the best bone-in wings I've had in Tampa so far! I ordered the spicy flavor and let me just say... absolute fire! The wings are big (not those tiny ones some places serve), so you're definitely getting your money's worth. They're fried to perfection, and the sauce clings perfectly to the crispy batter--super flavorful with just the right kick. The fries were also seasoned really well, no complaints there! Service was friendly and welcoming, which added to the positive experience. The ambiance is simple and straightforward--small space where you order right when you walk in--but the focus is clearly on the food, and they nail it. Definitely coming back for another round!

    Martha N.

    Stopped by Yuppi after a night out. Perfect place to grab food before heading home. The space is small so not ideal for sitting inside. But a MUST! The wings were outstanding, and their sauce is one of a kind. The greens and mac taste very much homemade and the service is very friendly. My favorite was the greens! Definitely can't wait to return ! The wait time can be long if busy but definitely worth it!

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    Amanda D.

    Visited the Yuppi location in YBOR after realizing the food truck in Brandon was no longer open. I first tried YUPPI as part of an Elite experience and the wings were so Amazing! Flavor was excellent. This visit fell a little short as I felt like the wings were not crispy enough possibly because they are HUGE. Overall the wings and flavor were good but I will def order them well done next time. I advise placing your order ahead of time as they were packed when I visited. The ybor location is at: 1821 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605 located next door to a tattoo shop.

    Kenneth D.

    It's always a pleasure eating at Yuppi. The service is quick and friendly, the ambience is chill, and the food never misses. Every visit is consistent and worth it. Highly recommended!

    Honey Cornbread
    Brandon B.

    This damn cornbread is .. this size was overwhelming but definitely see why.. will be back!!!

    1/2 & 1/2 Yuppi Special
    Antwanette R.

    The wings were fried to perfection and the sauce was absolutely delicious. The shrimps were also very large. For sides I got collard greens and macaroni & cheese. The greens were so flavorful! I highly recommend them. For a dessert I got banana pudding. I felt the pudding was lacking bananas and cookies, so I probably wouldn't order that again. Overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to try their food again!

    Massive order of wings and fries!!
    Diego A.

    Had to return... again! This place is just too good not to visit at least once a month. I'm gonna start making up the excuse that I need to go to the car wash next door, just to hit up Yuppi more often. The wings were phenomenal, as usual. And this time we tried the shrimp and the sides. Good lord... everything here is excellent. The shrimp was delicious and the potato salad and Mac and cheese were some of the best sides I've ordered at a place like this. They need to come up with a system to let you know your food is ready, without needing to hear your name called out. A text or a screen where you can see your name or something along those lines. It's very hot still when it opens and the sun hits right into the shed with the tables, so we like to wait in the car. Also, they need some sun blades or something to block that intense sun. But all that said... we'll be back... again.

    Location and parking lot
    Trevor G.

    Found this place by way of the Yelp event. My wife is elite but I am not so I paid for the food. I am happy to support this black-owned business. The staff was very courteous and grateful for the support. The food was very flavorful. I went with the special which included wings, shrimp, Mac and fries. Everything was seasoned well, hot and perfectly crispy. Highly recommend. A little pricier than I expected though. FYI, It is located next in a random lot next to a car wash. If you're not paying attention, you'll drive pass it. It's a bit of a drive from me, but I would return if I'm ever near Brandon.

    10 Yuppi Wings Only
    Javon C.

    Anytime we're in the mood for some wings that absolutely will not disappoint, we think of Yuppi's. The wings are super crispy and the yuppi sauce cannot get any better. But don't sleep on the catfish either! It's a great sized filet and fried to perfection! They recently added a buttery biscuit to the menu that tastes like granny's finest. I've been a customer for years and I'm so glad they're back in Ybor.

    Ybor location
    Amber N.

    On my recent trip, I was finally able to try the wings. The wings are incredibly crispy and highly flavorful and seasoned without being salty. They must use some type of premium chicken because the wings are big & fulfilling. I usually don't like drums because they are so meaty but it didn't matter here because the crispness is amplified on drums and flats. Amazing seems like an understatement. Definitely worth the hype! I also tried the mac n cheese and cornbread. The sides were decent. Nothing special like the wings or shrimp, just okay.

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    Celena F.

    Hands down fantastic food! Cooked to perfection! I had been wanting to try Yuppi in Ybor City for months but kept missing my opportunity due to my work schedule clashing with Yuppies open hours. But oh my the wait was worth it! Their catfish is da bomb, absolute finger-licking goodness. It was crispy all around, not mushy or half cooked inside. The sides I chose were collard greens and mac and cheese plus cornbread, all yummy as well. I got the Yuppi sauce but it was way too sweet and I love sweet things. Parking is bad but it is Ybor City. There is a pay for parking lot behind the strip where Yuppi is located but starts at $20!!! Eeek! A person could go broke visiting too often just due to the parking fees. Not Yuppis fault, just adding this in to find street or free parking so you don't get gouged.

    Peter N.

    I am officially addicted to Yuppi. I think they put addictive drugs in the sauce! Just kidding. Got my fix of 10 shrimp with fries. Easily worth $21.50 with tax (added $4 cash tip).

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    Great food and nice ambiance. Service was solid, makingfor a really pleasant overall experience.

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    Flavorful, seasoned perfectly crispy fried food. Wings, shrimp, and catfish is on point! The banana pudding was delish!!!

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    I have heard so many good things about this place so I had to check it out myself…read more App: Chicken buffalo dip: 2/5, wasn't a big fan of this as it had a very sweet flavor profile Entree: Half original medium, half lemon pepper traditional wings. Both were a 5/5 imo. The lemon pepper as a unique flavor of a little sweetness plus that lemon kick. Really good! The medium is described as "is hot" and I'd say that it was the perfect amount of spice. Little sister got the mild medium boneless which were also a great flavor if you don't want a little kick of spicyness to them. We sat outside for dinner and it was super nice as they have fans directly above the outdoor tables. They also had trivia night happening. The waitress was very kind but wasn't around a whole lot however she was very kind. The parking lot gets filled up very quickly and they do have multiple parking spot locations. The signs are very helpful!

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    Went here on a night we wanted something casual after a stretch of fancier meals, and 7th + Grove's…read moresoul food menu caught our eye. Fair warning: this place has two personalities -- a restaurant side and a much louder dance-party side that share the same building. We opted for the restaurant side, which was surprisingly not busy despite the earliest reservation we could get being 7:30pm on a weeknight. The menu blends classic soul food (fried chicken, mac and cheese) with a strong New Orleans Creole influence -- gumbo, jambalaya, fried seafood, cornbread. Portions are enormous. We started with the deviled eggs ("D'Evils"), topped with fried chicken bites and lemon pepper dust -- excellent and surprisingly filling for just four halves. We also got the Nolia Clip, a vegan gumbo base loaded with fried shrimp, crabmeat, turkey sausage, and a full catfish filet -- essentially an entree-sized bowl on its own. For entrees, the fried chicken plate ("Let's Stay Together") was a standout -- moist chicken, crispy crust, great mac and cheese and collard greens, though the cornbread muffins were bland and watery-tasting. My jambalaya ("Burning Blues") turned out to be nearly identical in ingredients to the gumbo appetizer we'd already had, just a bit thicker and in a bigger portion -- worth knowing before you order both. We left with a full meal's worth of leftovers and zero room for dessert. Food quality was great across the board (minus the cornbread), and portions are a serious value. Service was the weak point -- slow to seat and slow table-side all night. Good pick if you're after soul food with Creole flair and don't mind a leisurely pace.

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