Crispy fried chicken & soul food in a homey Brooklyn spot, famous for slushie cocktails and sides like mac & cheese.
This Brooklyn eatery is a beloved spot for authentic Southern cuisine, often praised for its soul food staples and crispy fried chicken. Many patrons highlight the flavorful sides like mac and cheese and grits, along with unique slush machine cocktails. While most reviews are glowing, some mention potential for long wait times, but ultimately find the experience and delicious food to be well worth it.
This restaurant is celebrated for its Southern and soul food, with a particular emphasis on its highly recommended crispy fried chicken, described as 'dangerously good' and life-changing by some. Other standout dishes include cheesy grits, mac and cheese, and crispy catfish. The establishment also offers unique slushie cocktails, with watermelon tequila and peach bourbon being fan favorites. Some diners have noted dry cornbread, and one reviewer found the food to be only 'fine' and not living up to the hype, but these appear to be minority opinions.
"Highly recommended dishes include the crispy fried chicken, crispy catfish, cheesy mac and cheese, smooth grits, and their slushie cocktails like watermelon tequila and peach bourbon."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the authentic Southern food, especially the fried chicken and flavorful sides. While some note long wait times and occasional service inconsistencies, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many calling it a must-visit.
Important Note
Some customers have reported long wait times and, in a few instances, noted issues with service or food quality that did not meet expectations. One reviewer mentioned a disappointment with a change from house-made hot honey to a commercial brand, and another found the cornbread to be dry.
"The original poster mentioned Peaches Hothouse rotates between two slush flavors in the summer: watermelon tequila and peach bourbon, both of which they found amazing."
Positive"Peaches Hot House is recommended for Southern food, specifically highlighting its amazing brunch."
Positive"The reviewer, raised in Georgia, vouched for the quality of the soul food, specifically mentioning the collard greens as being very good."
Positive"The commenter simply stated that this is their favorite restaurant."
Positive"The commenter noted the restaurant's history, moving from Norwalk, CT to Brooklyn. They mentioned its past vibe with live music and good food, and are glad to see it continues to serve quality food, with another successful southern spot opened by the same group."
Positive"The reviewer had the Mac and cheese with short rib and found it to be exceptional."
Positive"This user repeated their positive review of the restaurant, emphasizing the homey atmosphere and delicious food, particularly the catfish and chicken."
Positive"In response to a question, this commenter clarified that the previous restaurant in this location was called The Smoke Joint and was owned by the same group."
Neutral"The reviewer found the restaurant to be 'mid' and specifically noted that the cornbread was dry."
Negative"The commenter stated that the catfish at this restaurant is 'goated', indicating a very positive experience with the dish."
Positive"This commenter reiterates their positive experience with the catfish, stating it was good and a nice size."
Positive"This commenter considers the restaurant an institution in Bed-Stuy and recommends visiting, noting that long wait times are usual but the experience is homey and worth it."
Positive"The reviewer praised the catfish, slaw, fried green tomatoes, and mac and cheese, but noted a disappointment with the change from house-made hot honey to a commercial brand."
Positive"In response to a question, the commenter confirmed that the restaurant is located in Bed-Stuy."
Neutral"This commenter argued that the restaurant has always had long wait times and a homey experience, implying the recent negative service comment was not representative."
Neutral"This user is excited about the food and asks for the commenter's thoughts if they visit."
Neutral"This reviewer found the food to be 'fine' but not outstanding, stating it didn't live up to the hype for them and they didn't understand the high praise."
Neutral"The reviewer found the food to look good but considered one of the sides disappointing."
Neutral"The commenter misses the restaurant from a previous location and highly recommends the bundt cake slices, boozy slush cocktails (watermelon tequila and peach bourbon), and smooth, creamy grits."
Positive"The commenter's father was very moved by the chicken, telling the waitress it was the best he had ever had."
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