Beloved for its Southern fried chicken and standout buffalo chicken sandwich, though some lament past menu changes.
This East Village spot is a go-to for many seeking classic Southern comfort food, particularly their highly-rated chicken sandwiches. While the buffalo chicken sandwich often gets a shout-out, some patrons lament the changes over the years, missing offerings like bone-in fried chicken and pimento cheese. Despite these shifts, it remains a popular choice for those craving well-executed fried chicken and biscuits.
The restaurant is primarily known for its Southern-style fried chicken and chicken sandwiches, with the buffalo chicken sandwich being a frequently recommended item. While many praise the quality and taste, some customers express disappointment over menu changes, specifically the removal of bone-in fried chicken and other traditional Southern options, leading some to feel it has become more of a fast-food chain.
"The buffalo chicken sandwich and biscuits are frequently recommended, with some users also suggesting their wraps and mac and cheese."
Customers generally have positive experiences, frequently praising the chicken sandwiches, especially the buffalo chicken variety. Some long-time patrons note a decline in quality and menu changes over the years, with a particular lament for the discontinuation of bone-in fried chicken and other classic Southern dishes.
Important Note
Some customers feel the quality has declined over the years, with a notable absence of bone-in fried chicken and other classic Southern dishes, leading to a perception that it has become more of a fast-food establishment.
"This user mentioned living near the Alphabet City location of Bobwhite and will give it another try, thinking their earlier experience might have been affected by visiting very early in the day."
Neutral"Responding to a user who wasn't impressed, this user suggested giving Bobwhite another try, as they sometimes have off days and praised their breading."
Positive"This user stated they were not overly impressed with Bobwhite but would give it another shot, attributing it to potentially a bad day or an early visit. They also mentioned liking Zalim in Bay Ridge for spicy food."
Negative"This user recommended Bobwhite. In a reply, another user expressed they were not overly impressed but were willing to give it another shot, noting it might have been an off day or early visit."
Neutral"This user recommended Bobwhite Counter as a non-bodega option for a pretty great wrap."
Positive"This user suggested Bobwhite Counter as having the best chicken Caesar wrap."
Positive"The commenter speculates that Bobwhite Counter was bought out by private equity, lamenting it as another good establishment lost to such changes."
Negative"Bobwhite Counter has rebranded multiple times and is now primarily a fast-food style chicken sandwich spot."
Negative"The commenter expresses extreme frustration over Bobwhite Counter's decision to stop selling fried chicken and is now looking for an alternative fried chicken spot."
Negative"The commenter expresses strong disappointment and calls it a "travesty" that Bobwhite Counter stopped selling fried chicken, as they considered it the only good fried chicken in NYC."
Negative"Bobwhite Counter no longer sells fried chicken, having replaced it with only chicken tenders."
Negative"Bobwhite Counter in Alphabet City is recommended for its fried chicken."
Positive"Bobwhite Counter is a favorite, with the owner being from the commenter's hometown."
Positive"Bobwhite Counter is recommended, though it's noted they only offer legs and thighs, not other pieces."
Neutral"Bobwhite Counter is a go-to for southern fried chicken cravings and a preferred choice for the author."
Positive"Bobwhite Counter's chicken sandwiches are highlighted as outstanding."
Positive"Expresses strong disapproval for Bob White, stating it has become like Raising Cane's and only serves tenders now."
Negative"Believes Bobwhite Counter was good 2-3 years ago but dislikes the changes made since then."
Negative"Acknowledges Bobwhite Counter has been around a while and may have declined somewhat due to an ownership change, but still considers it among the best."
Neutral"Agrees with the recommendation for Bobwhite Counter, specifically endorsing their buffalo chicken sandwich."
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