Bobwhite Counter
Fried Chicken Joint and Southern Food Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and The Wall Street Journal
"Order the chicken supper and a beer and all is well in the world."(16 Tips)
"Awesome fried chicken sandwich and nice low key vibe and service."(33 Tips)
"Can't go wrong with the chicken and biscuit sandwich either."(7 Tips)
"Best buffalo chicken sandwich ever hands down"(14 Tips)
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AlyssaDecember 8, 2015Happy hour all day Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. Stick to the fried chicken sandwich with pimento cheese (the pimento is a nonnegotiable) and get the fries
JasonApril 23, 2016Some of the best food in NYC. I had the chicken sandwich, french fries, biscuit, and the mac and cheese. Can't wait to go back.
Bin YangApril 19, 2015Pair your chicken supper with a harpoon/kelso beer on tap. Baked beans are delicious too, with generous bits of bacon.
Avery AlchekNovember 3, 2016One of the best value meals in NYC period. Some of the most delicious fried chicken and mac and cheese in the Northeast. Cozy place though not too cramped.
- Tasty sandwiches and excellent happy hour specials. It's small and a tight squeeze but the food is definitely a neighborhood favorite.
AsimApril 16, 2015Chicken supper was awesome! add gravy on the side, the biscuit was fantastic . Yukon fries and Mac n cheese was great too.
Nick AndlingerMay 9, 2015Bobwhite Counter is an ave c gem. Come here for incredible fried chicken and southern comfort classics.
D C🐧May 3, 2015People here r nice! I ordered the fried chicken dinner, it came with coleslaw, biscuit, and mac & cheese. I DIDN't LIKE ANYTHING!!!!! The coleslaw was ok.... AND THE FOOD GAVE ME AN UPSET STOMACH!
Nuno JobJuly 8, 2015The absolute best chicken meal I have ever had. Even the slaw was amazing. Amazing slaw is a thing? Hands down best fried chicken
Everything here is good you seriously can't go wrong. I am sad that they got rid of the fried okra though.
AmateurConciergeApril 18, 2015Can't beat it for the price and quality. In an ideal world, the biscuits would be denser, but the quality of the chicken is very high, making for less breading than your fat ass may desire.
Anson WangApril 8, 2016Fried chicken supper is some of the best I've had in the city. The mac & cheese isn't as good as you'd want it to be.
Chris BruceJuly 25, 2015Wow. I'm from the south, but this still might be the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. Like a Chickfila sandwich on roids
Joseph FisherMay 25, 2014Chicken is good but a but flavorless--way over-rated. Totally worth it for the beer, Mac and cheese, cole slaw, potato salad, and friendly staff.
Jen ShinJuly 10, 2016get the fried chicken sandwich with pimento cheese and fries. & dont forget the mac and cheese!
Olivia SlutskyOctober 26, 2016Some of the best fried chicken and mac and cheese I've had in New York. Happy hour is fried chicken and a beer for $5
Ben FishnerJuly 28, 2013Best buy: fried chicken for 4. Feeds at least 5, possibly 6 with an extra couple sides, and they'll let you add an extra biscuit or two for a nominal fee.
Gabriel HayesMay 22, 2015Come with a group and get the Fried Chicken Supper for Four. 12 pieces of chicken, 4 biscuits, slaw and 3 sides. A glorious feast.
Paul SiekaDecember 28, 2014Fried chicken supper with a Shiner on the side is an easy (and affordable) win... And if their available - grab the flaky, light onion rings.
Half off beers til 7pm is just what you need to wash down your fried chicken, grits and biscuits.
Melody HanAugust 9, 2014Fried chicken dinner for four to go is perfect for Super Bowl, Oscars, and other viewing parties. Make sure you order in advance!
Honghui YuFebruary 5, 2019The fried catfish here is phenomenal. Biscuits are also amazing. There’s even something for vegetarians!
Georgia LuddeckeSeptember 6, 2018Amazing fried chicken and biscuits!! And our server, Alexis, was great - would go back just for his wisecracks 😛
Super pro the sweet tea and the salad with buffalo chicken! Simple menu, and it’s all deeply satisfying!
Fabian MartinOctober 5, 2022It’s alright. Not bad, not amazing. The tenders are good but avoid the wings
TrishOctober 15, 2019The mac and cheese and the chicken biscuit are amazing. I'm going back soon to try everything else.
Julius TarngNovember 25, 2014Fried chicken duh. Sandwich and a biscuit on the side. The sides are enormous. Grab a watermelon beer in the summer.
Taiowa WanerFebruary 10, 2017Great chicken and biscuit options. A nice casual place to grab a bite to eat or bring a date.
Staff PicksJanuary 7, 2016Southern favorites? Check! Grab a bowl of the Cheddar grits and pair it with the mind-blowing butterfly pork-chop sandwich.
Jay MimesAugust 9, 2014The fried chicken is the best in lower Manhattan, if not all of Manhattan. The biscuits are also pretty exquisite.
Giovanni D'PalmaNovember 9, 2014The fried chicken sandwich shouldn't be missed. The chicken is juicy and crispy on the outside.
Food NetworkAugust 4, 2014Passes the crunch test, and when served with a buttermilk biscuit and a green salad for $11.50, it passes the bang-for-your-buck test too. Read more
Joey JJuly 9, 2016Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and Chicken little. Awesome coleslaw. Straight forward menu. Quality fried chicken.
Jackie FerrerAugust 4, 2014Fried chicken = 9!! Pork chop is LEGIT as well as the catfish. If the pickled shrimp salad is available GET IT. Thank me later
breaking: chicken biscuits set to debut on the weekend brunch menu! they've been on the secret menu for some time but I was holding out on you, foursquare.
The main attraction is the fried chicken supper, and the fried chicken sandwich is also very good.
Silas MorriseySeptember 3, 2015Probably my favorite restaurant in all of NYC, with great buffalo chicken sandwiches and a nice happy hour.
Veronika SonsevAugust 21, 2015The fried chicken here is the best...better then Sweet Chick and Root & Bone. You just won't find better chicken.
Fried chicken and biscuits (with honey of course) are great. Onion rings are awesome too if available.
Patrick ConatyJuly 2, 2018Amazing food, especially the chicken finger platter. No air conditioning though :(
Dane BApril 19, 2012I won't claim it's the best fried chicken in the city, but it's probably the most casual and least pretentious place you can grab some great fried chicken. At least in Manhattan.
Nicolette RomeroFebruary 15, 2015Off the beaten path, but well worth it! The fried chicken and mac and cheese will not disappoint. 🍗🍗
Vivek BhagwatSeptember 4, 2014Fried chicken supper is amazing (comes with 3 pieces, slaw and a biscuit). Also get dark meat if you're not basic
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Traditional southern fare, tucked into a simple, casual atmosphere on Avenue C. Stop by soon!
Open until 11:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon
- 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Tue–Thu, Sun
- 11:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:00 PM
(212) 228-2972
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Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. NFC Payments & American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Take-out, Delivery
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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