Bobwhite Counter

Traditional southern fare, tucked into a simple, casual atmosphere on Avenue C. Stop by soon!

8 / 10
1075
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  • Phone

    (212) 228-2972

  • Website

    bobwhitecounter.com

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  • Type

    Fried Chicken Joint

Address

94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St) New York , NY 10009 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. NFC Payments & American Express)
Outdoor Seating No
Dining Options Take-out, Delivery
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 291


Keywords:

fried chicken biscuits casual pork chops happy hour good for a quick meal collard greens banana pudding grits sweet tea great value bread pudding good service Southern Comfort salads bar fried okra pecan pie good for dates good for singles
Gothamist

The full fried chicken supper , with salad and jumbo biscuit , is so affordable that you can share a side or two and still get that overflowing bowl of pecan pie bread pudding for dessert . Read more

Antonio Vanegas

The buffalo chicken sandwich should run for president! Amazing! Homemade ranch for the ranch lovers, not your normal frozen fries they're nice and crispy . Mac & cheese is authentic & really good!

Eater

Bobwhite serves wedge-style French fries alongside classic Southern comfort food dishes. The cut means these fries are bigger and chewier than bistro varieties. Read more

Josephine Son

I am a diehard fried chicken addict and always searching for the perfect dish. Think I found it at Bobwhite! Chicken is seasoned perfectly and crisp and damn the biscuits are good!

Deon D

As usual, one of the best, if not the best, fried chicken sandwiches anywhere. Add pimento cheese and all is right with the world. The banana pudding and pecan bread pudding was great too.

Village Voice

Southern classics worth a try are the pork chop sandwich (with meat from Bev Eggleston's EcoFriendly Foods) and grilled pimento cheese on Orwasher's bread , which will leave you licking your fingers. Read more

Sarah J Parker

Worth going out of the way for this place. Fried chicken is light succulent and tasty. Mac and cheese and biscuit as sides are must haves. Homemade sauces pack a punch :)

The Corcoran Group

You really can't go wrong with the fried chicken supper on its own, but don't forget to add the mac and cheese as a side. You'll thank us later.

Sherina Davis

Great juicy fried chicken ! They also have fried catfish . Can't go wrong with the chicken and biscuit sandwich either. They offer a unique happy hour special that consists of a beer and a thigh. Yum!

Heather

Fried chicken and biscuits are great and the mac & cheese is incredible! Great prices too. Added bonus, they actually serve sweet tea which is few and far between in NY! Would go again & again.

John E

Best fried chicken in NYC by far, possibly the best in the country north of the Mason-Dixon Line . Young guys running the place are efficient & friendly . An absolute must-visit Alphabet City staple.

BuzzFeed

The bread is perfectly crunchy and the cheese is melted perfectly around the collard greens . Mac and cheese is indulgent and creamy, so much so that you might not be able to handle eating both at once Read more

Chris Sandeman

Happy hour here is solid: 3-7pm, beer&chicken $6, biscuit w/chicken $3.50. Happy hour is the whole place, not just @the bar .

Terence Chan

Really really good Mac n cheese and biscuits (order an extra one and thank me later). The catfish was nicely done too. The fried chicken was juicy but lacked flavor. 4/5

Jerry Joseph

Get the “Chicken Little” supper for 3 fried chicken pieces on the bone, plus biscuit , and a side. Could definitely be the best fried chicken in the city .

Village Voice

You’re in for a special treat at this fried chicken joint . The birds are brined in sweet tea and exude a hint of sugar beneath every crunchy bite. Pair it up with a biscuit and some butter pickles !

Village Voice

Village Voice is proud to welcome Bobwhite Counter to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest! http://bit.ly/1cRzdNV. Get the fried chicken sandwich topped with some tangy butter pickles .

Michael Galpert

might be my favorite thing in all of ABC: Chicken biscuit !!! It may not be on menu but order it! Be sure to; put honey on one side and hot sauce on the other. You're welcome.

Ha Diem

The best fried chicken I've had in New York. The chicken is always perfectly seasoned with crispy skin . I love it paired with the hot sauce and honey ! I just wish they served mashed potatoes .

Alex Robertson

Stupid good. The chicken sandwiches are all $7.09-$7.86 or something. Can’t sit inside anymore but who could complain about seein the cars go nyoom on Ave C and like twelve guys asking you for money

Faye H

Sunny and super cute ! Really good fried chicken and biscuits . Mac and cheese and onion rings are also winners.

Village Voice

While the experience is decidedly more down-home than downtown, the expert, pressure-fried chicken at the tiny Bobwhite Lunch and Supper Counter might be the best in the city . Read more

Cole Kennedy

The buffalo chicken sandwich is indisputably the best fried chicken sandwich I have ever eaten. The mac & cheese is the correct side option.

Adrien

hey don't take reservations , if it is busy just put your name and get a beer a fresh craft beer on tap at Alphabet City Beer Co next door ;)

Amber

The fried chicken sandwich is great. Add the pimento cheese . Or if you are really a pro, get two of the mini fried chicken biscuits with pimento cheese and hot honey .

Ricky Sherrill

The fried chicken & their pork chop are the stars but you cannot go wrong with anything on their menu. Take a friend or two so you can order a bunch to share.

Lauren Mac

Get the platter with fried chicken , Mac and cheese , and biscuit and you won't regret it! Very reasonably priced for moist, delicious Southern food . Will definitely be returning.

Ryan P

My favorite lunch spot ! The buffalo chicken sandwich is great, but the regular is my old standby. Mac and cheese is a must and the staff is the perfect mix of attentive and laid back . Great music too.

Thrillist

Bobwhite's family-recipe butterflied pork chop 's attentively seared, then topped with mayo and chow chow, a mustardy relish . Once you go here, you won't want pork chops from anywhere else. Read more

Ale Tower

Got the chicken sandwich with fries and a beer for $20 all in, which is pretty good by NYC standards. Most importantly, I was full but would have gladly had another sandwich - it was pretty damn good!

Jeffrey

Sweet-tea-brined and pressure-fried, the moist, craggy-crusted chicken is the main event at this modest redoubt, and it comes with a tasty buttermilk biscuit and some well-intentioned mixed greens.

Jeremy

Get an extra order of the ever-so-cheesy Mac and cheese . Delicious. The catfish is good, but why would you pass up the fried chicken ?

Marc

TT 10 Cheap Eats: "fried chicken is brined in sweet tea , dredged in flour & secret spices, then pressure fried. Chkn supper platter is for sharing; fried chkn sandwich is served on a brioche-like bun "

Neil Caron

Take it from a Southerner, this is legit fried chicken . If it's busy, get on the list & grab a beer next door at Alphabet Beer Co, your stomach will be thankful... Not so much your cardiologist though

Rebecca Mazza

Awesome fried chicken sandwich and nice low key vibe and service. But I think I prefer Sweet Chicks fried chicken

Ranu Rajkarnikar

Best fried chicken sandwich in the neighborhood . Go for the classic with a side of Mac and cheese . Do not miss the hot sauce/honey combo!

The BigB

It’s fantastic! The Chicken Tenders are amazing. The music is great. A must when you are in NYC. I give all the thumbs up that are available!

Johnnie Skywalking

Crispy and juicy. Simple and not over spiced. Can understand why so popular. Choose ice tea sweetened or non sweetened.

Cooper Smith

The chicken biscuit is a Wednesday night special, but if you ask your waitress nicely, you might be able to get it other nights. It's incredible.

PureWow

This quaint lunch spot serves up Southern charm (just look at those adorable plates) and some damn delicious chicken . Read more

Doroulini

Fantastic fried chicken !! We tried a plate of chicken tenders and a sandwich with mac n cheese on the side! Small place but good service .

Ashley Rose

All day happy hour on Mondays and Tuesday's: $4 beers , $6 glasses of wine , $25 bottles. What other excuse do you need?

tif lacey

buffalo chicken sandwich is the perfect amount of crunchy with a tangy ranch dressing + zesty slaw . Cool place to sit at the bar and grab a quick feed.

Alex Robertson

Definitely one of my favorite places in the city now: wonderful vibe and service and absolutely spectacular chicken !

M T

Porkchop sandwich , Mac and cheese and potato salad are delicious. Chicken is pretty darn good too. Don't forget desert !

Tash Kouri

My 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. :(

Chris Costello

Best 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.

Jeanie Nguyen

Amazing fried chicken ! Even their simple egg cheese on biscuit sandwiches are out of this world. Friendly service . AC is always blasting so a little chilly

Geoffroy Bablon

Best damn fried chicken i eva... whoa! Even if you're not a fried chicken fan, come here and become a fried chicken fan.

Andrew Cerda

I 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.

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