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  • 2/5 Deejartist 7 years ago on Google • 64 reviews
    First of all let me say that the food was good, for the most part. In particular I'm speaking of the fried fish that I had. However, there were so many other things wrong that this one truth pales in comparison. When we first arrived at the restaurant there was no one there at the door to greet us. There was someone standing there. But he didn't greet us. My wife had to greet him before he said a word to her! That should have been the first sign of what we were in for. We were sat at a table in the bar area, and given two menus. The table we were sat was way in the corner, facing an unfinished wall, with a lot of exposed pipes sticking out of it! Then another woman came and offered us Bar menus. BUT NO ONE EVER came to see about us! I actually had to go and find a waiter to take care of us. When that waiter did come, he was very polite. And seemed to be very attentive. He took our drink orders (we asked for water with lemon). But, I think he forgot all about us after he took our drink orders. He never did come back with our water. The bartender saw our situation and gave us some water. THEN he showed up with our water! After that, he took our food orders. I ordered the fish and waffles, with grits. My wife ordered the Gold Coast skillet. And, again I believe he completely forgot about us. We sat a long time and by the time we got our food it was cold! I guess it became apparent that we weren't very happy with how we were being treated. Someone who we believe to have been the owner, or perhaps a manager, came over to the table to ask us how we were enjoying our meal. I told him about some of the problems that we were having. He apologized, and told us that he was going to fire this waiter. To my wife and I that seemed very unprofessional! Then, he was followed by the host (who didn't greet us in the first place) asking the same questions as the manager. I told him that my food had gotten cold. So he offered to get me some more grits. During the periods of our apparent non-existence, my wife noted that those of a particular ethnic background were being greeted and seated much more quickly than those of another ethnic background. But, I won't say anything more on that topic. It was just an observation. So all in all, I'd say, don't eat in. And think about it veggie you order out. The fish is the only reason I didn't give this place 1 star!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kimberly Hudson (Kimm H. 5 years ago on Google • 705 reviews
    The service was good... the food was great... the food was fast and hott! #theelectricchair #tonyaschoice #cheeseygrits #4thstreet #chicagoshomeofchickenandwaffles the #livejazz was great! So nice to hear good live music these days, especially durin a nice dinner. Nice #soulful resturant #jazzylilspot #beauifulplace #southernflavor #detroitchic in #cleveland #girlfly #whateverittakes...All in all the food, the service, the vibe was all good here...#juspassinthrou #whateverittakes #illbebac Cleveland.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Josh V. 4 years ago on Google • 111 reviews
    Chicken and waffle loved so I had to stop by Chicago’s while visiting Cleveland. The sides were pretty good as I could have gone for seconds. The wing was cooked excellently with great flavor. The chicken breast seemed to have been fried in different (older) grease and cooked too long. The skin was too hard for my enjoyment and the meat was too dry and lacked flavor as the wing. The sweet potato pie was bland and not what I was expecting being from the south.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leanna l. 4 years ago on Google • 71 reviews
    This was my first time visiting and let me tell you from the service and affordable prices. This is a Cleveland hidden gem the prices are affordable and the portions are plentiful I couldn't finish half my meal. My server jessie was amazing she was welcoming and very knowledgeable of the menus with quality customer service. The manger James was great to you can tell he runs a good shift. Plus the food came out in less then five minutes.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Prince W. 6 years ago on Google • 213 reviews
    Excellent! We had a decent spread of items from the menu and everything was really good! The chicken was fried perfectly and seasoned well, waffles were on point and cat fish was really good. All the sides were good too. We will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sonya T. 4 years ago on Google • 92 reviews
    Was not impressed with the food. Went for breakfast. Nothing was spectacular about it. I was expecting for the waffles to be big and fluffy and they looked like pancakes with waffle print. Eggs and grits were ok but lacked flavor. The service was great. She was very attentive along with the bartender that was on duty. Beautiful restaurant but the food and plate ware do not fit.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan S. 5 years ago on Google • 70 reviews
    This was the second time I have dined at this restaurant and it is was as good as ever. They have some of the best fried Chicken I have had in Cleveland. The sides were delicious and well seasoned. This restaurant has great customer service and my water glass was always filled. If you are looking for good comfort food in downtown Cleveland this is the place to go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa C. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is so amazing. I wish I lived in Cleveland, just so I could eat here more often. Everything was cooked to perfection. It was the Southern cooking fix that I was looking for. There was a jazz band playing some sweet tunes while we were having dinner. The ambience of this establishment just takes the dining experience to a whole other level. The staff was really friendly and helpful. I will make sure that I take the opportunity to return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa P. 5 years ago on Google • 51 reviews
    Great decor, wonderful atmosphere. Customer service was awsome. Food was seasoned properly and cooked to perfection. Had the Catfish dinner, with Wing appetizer, companion had Salmon everyrhing was great.


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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