Hearty Southern comfort food w/ over-the-top biscuits & mac & cheese. Known for generous portions & lively vibe.
This Upper West Side spot is a go-to for hearty Southern comfort food, earning accolades for dishes like their highly praised mac and cheese and a standout fried chicken biscuit sandwich. While the generous portions and flavorful offerings are frequently highlighted, some diners note the atmosphere can lean towards lively rather than intimate. Despite past health department concerns, many patrons remain loyal, finding the overall experience and taste to be a delicious draw.
The restaurant specializes in Southern comfort food, with many recommendations for dishes like the fried chicken biscuit sandwich, meatloaf, and mac and cheese. While the food is generally well-loved, there are mixed reviews on specific items like the biscuits, which some describe as 'terrible' while others find them fine. The restaurant is also known for its pickles and notable Bloody Marys.
"Highly recommended dishes include the mac and cheese, fried chicken biscuit sandwich with gravy, meatloaf, and poutine."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its Southern comfort food and generous portions. Some note it can be a bit loud and may not have the most social atmosphere. There is a noted controversy regarding past health department issues, but some patrons feel the negative feedback is overblown.
Important Note
There are mentions of past health department issues and some negative feedback regarding the biscuits.
"Jacob's Pickles is another favorite restaurant in the neighborhood and was recommended for the group."
Positive"Jacob's Pickles is mentioned as a really good option near AMNH, alongside Shake Shack. The commenter also notes that both museums have cafes."
Positive"The user confirms visiting Jacob's Pickles on the upper west side and found it delicious, suggesting it would be a good option if an exact match for the desired dish isn't found."
Positive"This restaurant is suggested as a place that might have a dish similar to pork belly mac and cheese. The user has visited the upper west side location before and found it delicious."
Neutral"Jacob's Pickles was shut down by the health department."
Negative"Jacob's Pickles is known for making a very good Bloody Mary with bacon, shrimp, and vegetables, despite past sanitation issues."
Positive"Jacob ’s Pickles in UWS is recommended for Southern food."
Neutral"The commenter confirms that Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side provided the desired dining experience with tables located right next to its large front door."
Positive"The original poster confirmed that Jacob's Pickles on the Upper West Side was exactly what they were looking for, featuring tables located right next to a large front door."
Positive"Jacob's Pickles is simply listed as a go-to breakfast spot."
Neutral"Jacobs Pickles is highly praised for its Southern food, though it's noted for having high prices comparable to Texas, but also generous portions."
Positive"Jacobs Pickle is favored for its comfort food offerings, specifically the meatloaf and mac and cheese, which are good for leftovers."
Positive"The commenter suggests Jacobs Pickle as a comfort food place that comes to mind, despite not being familiar with the specific "meat and three" concept."
Positive"The user considers Jacob's Pickles to be pretty solid Southern food, mentioning the massive portions and that it can be a bit loud."
Positive"The reviewer wholeheartedly agrees that Jacob's Pickles has terrible biscuits."
Negative"At Jacob's Pickles, the gravy is deemed fine, but the biscuits are described as terrible."
Neutral"Jacob's Pickles is affirmed as a good recommendation and is noted to still be very busy."
Positive"Jacob's Pickles appeared to be quite trendy during a recent weekend visit."
Neutral"Jacob's Pickles on UWS offers biscuits and gravy."
Neutral"Jacob's Pickles is strongly recommended."
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