bgf Bobby Q's Jus Like Mama's

"We love ordering from here all the time! And when the weather gets better, we’re planning to go in person! Every single one of their portions is huge and we love it! And if you’re craving flavor in a flavorless town over, this is the place to go! Here is what we have so far: Smoked Jerked chicken - big ole chicken and was delicious! Finally a jerk chicken spot that had full flavor and spice! Oxtail dinner - sooooo good and hit the spot for my oxtail craving! Sliced Brisket - delicious and good portion too! Beef Short Ribs - my favorite! Fried chicken - our least favorite, it was all breast meat (we love!) but it was completely flavorless/not marinated… maybe we got a bad batch? Getting the beef plate tonight, can’t wait to try the burnt ends! All the sides are great, our favorite is the potato salad! But Mac and cheese - good, mash potato - good, collard greens - good, corn - good! Can’t wait to try the rest and so grateful they are so close to a neighborhood that fears spices!!!"

"TL;DR: Not quite like how mama used to make it. This food could use a bit more soul. Every time that I’ve passed Bobby Q’s throughout the year I’ve thought to myself, “I need to try their food.” Well, as I drove past a few hours ago I turned around and decided that today would be the day. The parking situation is a bit sketchy in front of the restaurant. I don’t know if there’s a dedicated lot elsewhere, but you may want to research the parking situation before you come if you’re not a fan of pulling over to the side of a busy road. The interior layout of the restaurant is unique. There’s a dining area with tables to the right and a counter for takeout and pickup orders on the left. If you look straight ahead there appears to be a space for private events or storage… honestly I couldn’t tell. ORDERING: The employee behind the counter patiently answered my questions and offered suggestions. I ordered two fried chicken dinners and a 6-piece (fried) wingettes. My sides were mac & cheese, collards, fried okra, and French fries. With tax, those items came to $52. I was told that everything should take 15-20 minutes, but we ended up waiting half an hour. After the first twenty minutes the employee behind the counter repeatedly asked the kitchen to hurry up with our order. I appreciate his efforts to speed up the process. I still wonder why it took so long since all three mains were fried chicken and the sides were likely pre made. THE FOOD: When we got in the car, my companion opened her takeout container and was greeted with four sizable pieces of fried chicken and crinkle cut fries. I was told that the fries were good and had the right amount of salt, but they were soggy due to sitting in the hot container for an extended period of time. I was able to bring the fries back to life with the help of an air fryer, which I also used on my extremely soggy fried okra. The chicken looked great and had a nice crunch, but there wasn’t much flavor. There was a hint of seasoning on the exterior, but it didn’t taste like the chicken had been brined or marinated. After the initial sensation of the bite, there wasn’t much follow through. My companion compensated for the weak flavor by drizzling the included barbecue sauce. I didn’t try the mac & cheese, so I can’t comment on it. Based on the lengthy wait time and soggy sides, I would not order takeout from Bobby Q’s again, but I would dine in for one of their daily lunch specials… if I happen to be in the area."

"I was introduced to Bobby Q’s a few weeks ago and it has quickly become one of my favorite spots to eat. The food is delicious authentic tasting soul food. They have a large selection of menu items to choose from - God bless the cooks, they do a fantastic job! The owner Bobby, friendly and down to earth, can be seen in the kitchen creating magic!"

"This was my first time coming to Bobby Q’s. I’ve been missing soul food in the area since Benny passed away. Bennys food was amazing and very flavorful and it’s hard to find that kind of taste anywhere. Bobby’s was delicious. The wait time was minimal. I would’ve sat down to eat but there was no AC on blowing strong enough and I didn’t want to eat my soul food in a hot place. The fish was delicious and freshly prepared. My Mac and cheese melted in my mouth and the collards were tasty. I would go back. However I felt that the portions were very small for the price you pay for it. The fish was tasty and it was also smaller pieces. The sides can definitely be more packed on the plate than it was for the price. But the people were friendly gracious and kind and I would return. However I know my family would want to see more on the plate if I was to do larger orders."