Bobwhite Counter
Fried Chicken Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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"Order the chicken supper and a beer and all is well in the world."(16 Tips)
"Awesome fried chicken sandwich and nice low key vibe and service."(33 Tips)
"Fried chicken and biscuits (with honey of course) are great."(7 Tips)
"Best buffalo chicken sandwich ever hands down"(14 Tips)
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Everything here is good you seriously can't go wrong. I am sad that they got rid of the fried okra though.
Ben FishnerJuly 28, 2013Best buy: fried chicken for 4. Feeds at least 5, possibly 6 with an extra couple sides, and they'll let you add an extra biscuit or two for a nominal fee.
Tash KouriApril 28, 2013My fav fried chicken joint in the city! Succulent, juicy, and eye-rolling-ly delicious! Unfortunately, you can't order all breast meat. Even when they say you can. Even when money is no option. :(
Olivia SlutskyOctober 26, 2016Some of the best fried chicken and mac and cheese I've had in New York. Happy hour is fried chicken and a beer for $5
Johnnie SkywalkingMarch 20, 2016Crispy and juicy. Simple and not over spiced. Can understand why so popular. Choose ice tea sweetened or non sweetened.
AsimApril 16, 2015Chicken supper was awesome! add gravy on the side, the biscuit was fantastic . Yukon fries and Mac n cheese was great too.
Paul SiekaDecember 28, 2014Fried chicken supper with a Shiner on the side is an easy (and affordable) win... And if their available - grab the flaky, light onion rings.
Jen ShinJuly 10, 2016get the fried chicken sandwich with pimento cheese and fries. & dont forget the mac and cheese!
JasonApril 23, 2016Some of the best food in NYC. I had the chicken sandwich, french fries, biscuit, and the mac and cheese. Can't wait to go back.
Andrew CerdaNovember 4, 2013I know my way around a buffalo chicken sandwich, and this is one delicious piece. Add a side of Mac and you're in savory, spicy, cheesy heaven.
Alex RobertsonJanuary 12, 2017Definitely one of my favorite places in the city now: wonderful vibe and service and absolutely spectacular chicken!
Nuno JobJuly 8, 2015The absolute best chicken meal I have ever had. Even the slaw was amazing. Amazing slaw is a thing? Hands down best fried chicken
Gabriel HayesMay 22, 2015Come with a group and get the Fried Chicken Supper for Four. 12 pieces of chicken, 4 biscuits, slaw and 3 sides. A glorious feast.
Joseph FisherMay 25, 2014Chicken is good but a but flavorless--way over-rated. Totally worth it for the beer, Mac and cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, and friendly staff.
Emily KaneJanuary 5, 2016Incredible happy hour! ALL DAY Monday-Wednesday with $4 (good) draft beers and $6 wine. 4-7pm on Thursday and Friday.
Jackie FerrerAugust 4, 2014Fried chicken = 9!! Pork chop is LEGIT as well as the catfish. If the pickled shrimp salad is available GET IT. Thank me later
Chris CostelloJune 25, 2013Best fried okra I've had since I moved out of Texas. The tenderest fried chicken I've had in NYC, too. It might just fall off the bone.- Tasty sandwiches and excellent happy hour specials. It's small and a tight squeeze but the food is definitely a neighborhood favorite.
Geoffroy BablonApril 28, 2014Best damn fried chicken i eva... whoa! Even if you're not a fried chicken fan, come here and become a fried chicken fan.
Bin YangApril 19, 2015Pair your chicken supper with a harpoon/kelso beer on tap. Baked beans are delicious too, with generous bits of bacon.
Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014Passes the crunch test, and when served with a buttermilk biscuit and a green salad for $11.50, it passes the bang-for-your-buck test too. Read more
Super pro the sweet tea and the salad with buffalo chicken! Simple menu, and it’s all deeply satisfying!
Georgia LuddeckeSeptember 6, 2018Amazing fried chicken and biscuits!! And our server, Alexis, was great - would go back just for his wisecracks 😛
Giovanni D'PalmaNovember 9, 2014The fried chicken sandwich shouldn't be missed. The chicken is juicy and crispy on the outside.
Honghui YuFebruary 5, 2019The fried catfish here is phenomenal. Biscuits are also amazing. There’s even something for vegetarians!
Half off beers til 7pm is just what you need to wash down your fried chicken, grits and biscuits.
Julius TarngNovember 25, 2014Fried chicken duh. Sandwich and a biscuit on the side. The sides are enormous. Grab a watermelon beer in the summer.
Dane BApril 19, 2012I won't claim it's the best fried chicken in the city, but it's probably the most casual and least pretentious place you can grab some great fried chicken. At least in Manhattan.
Anson WangApril 8, 2016Fried chicken supper is some of the best I've had in the city. The mac & cheese isn't as good as you'd want it to be.
Patrick ConatyJuly 2, 2018Amazing food, especially the chicken finger platter. No air conditioning though :(
TrishOctober 15, 2019The mac and cheese and the chicken biscuit are amazing. I'm going back soon to try everything else.
Joey JJuly 9, 2016Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Chicken little. Awesome coleslaw. Straight forward menu. Quality fried chicken.
Vivek BhagwatSeptember 4, 2014Fried chicken supper is amazing (comes with 3 pieces, slaw and a biscuit). Also get dark meat if you're not basic
Taiowa WanerFebruary 10, 2017Great chicken and biscuit options. A nice casual place to grab a bite to eat or bring a date.
Chris BruceJuly 25, 2015Wow. I'm from the south, but this still might be the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. Like a Chickfila sandwich on roids
Veronika SonsevAugust 21, 2015The fried chicken here is the best...better then Sweet Chick and Root & Bone. You just won't find better chicken.
Jay MimesAugust 9, 2014The fried chicken is the best in lower Manhattan, if not all of Manhattan. The biscuits are also pretty exquisite.
The main attraction is the fried chicken supper, and the fried chicken sandwich is also very good.
Nicolette RomeroFebruary 15, 2015Off the beaten path, but well worth it! The fried chicken and mac and cheese will not disappoint. 🍗🍗- Alex RobertsonFebruary 6, 2019best place to hang out, but definitely opt for the sandwiches over the other menu items imo
Nick JohnsonAugust 2, 2015Awesome, awesome fried chicken and really good beer. Plus: bar staff who know their beer.
Staff PicksJanuary 7, 2016Southern favorites? Check! Grab a bowl of the Cheddar grits and pair it with the mind-blowing butterfly pork-chop sandwich.
These biscuits are about as close to the real southern deal as you can get in yankee country. Chicken and tomato bread pudding are great too
Melody HanAugust 9, 2014Fried chicken dinner for four to go is perfect for Super Bowl, Oscars, and other viewing parties. Make sure you order in advance!
Joe OJune 15, 2015So good. You can't go wrong. It was nice and quiet on a Sunday evening. Great service, too
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Traditional southern fare, tucked into a simple, casual atmosphere on Avenue C. Stop by soon!
Closed until 11:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 228-2972
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Take-out, Delivery
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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