I loved this place at one time. I live close by again and I was happy I could walk there. Times change. It’s gotten overpriced, and this time my gf and I were absolutely blown off by the guy monitoring the bar door. Just an absolute jerk for no reason. Thanks for the memories Bawk, never again.
Lucy Richardson
Friendly staff. The food was cooked to order..hot and delicious.
Ryan Russell
$14 for an espresso martini that comes out of a machine. Don't bother.
Aaron Brown
Went here happy hour on a Friday afternoon. Not crowded, great prices, fast service. Honestly, this place surprised me, the chicken sandwich (with the maple sweet heat) was really really good! Definitely worth checking out. And the happy hour specials are definitely worth it!
TreShawn Weatherspoon
I ordered the half chicken, Mac, salad, and muffin. So the salad was great not complaints dressing was a nice thick Ceaser The Mac was a little watery I prefer a thick/baked mac. I think the Mac could use a little more seasoning in my opinion with a thicker cheese sauce . The chicken was good it needed a little more seasoning though . A good brine would really help the chicken with moisture and flavor. The chicken was not burnt or super dry so it was watched and fried with care. The muffin was good no complaints there. This place is kind of self service deal, it’s really nice on the inside and outside. Wait time for the half chicken is 25min btw per the server.
Daniel
If the name of the restaurant makes you feel like you are about to get hosed for a chicken sandwich, you would be correct. Expect to spend $20 or more per person, especially after tip, which they ask for even though it is counter service. Food took at least 40 minutes to arrive for only 2 people. We were not checked on once. The waffle was excellent but the chicken was overcooked, dry, stringy, and leathery in some parts. We were starving before ordering and didn't even finish it. Also the bread over hanged by like half an inch on the noticeably small piece of chicken for the sandwich. Oh, and the music started loud and got even louder for some reason after half an hour of waiting. We had to move outside or go deaf. Go to Hotboyz instead. It's also expensive but at least the chicken is good.
Artemis Huntsman
We had to wait over 30 minutes for just 2 items ordered that cost $50 total including tip for self service, despite no wait to order at the counter or for a table. We also decided to move outside since they cranked up the music loud indoors at noon for some reason.
The chicken sandwich was so small and the chicken dry, waffle fries cold and undercooked. My waffle was the only redeeming item, thick and fluffy with a really good butter on it.. But the chicken on top of it also tough and dry.
Chris Joyce
Bawk has a great vibe and look to it. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. The food however, was so salty we couldn't finish any of it. I considered rinsing my chicken strips in water before eating another bite because they tasted as though they'd been dry rubbed with salt and then resulted after being fried. I loved the flavor and heat of the sauce, but even it was overpowered by the salt. We got mac n cheese and surprisingly it was just as salty. My daughter's chicken sandwich tasted as though it was also coated in salt. It's a shame too because the restaurant is cool, but I'm not sure I can ever trust the food again.
A Shen
Good fried chicken paired with good beer. Decent portion sizes, especially the order of Bawk Fries with Maple Hot, which may have been my favorite item. The sweet with pickles and mayo made for a great combination.
Purp
That coleslaw & bawk sauce is real good & I don’t even eat coleslaw but this one is something special ?? The nashville hot chicken sandwich & loaded buffalo chicken fries 10/10 definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich, Coleslaw, Fries
The spicy chicken sandwich was crispy, fresh, hot, and pleasantly spicy; good fries; butter that goes with corn bread was too good!!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawny Shawn
Although the cashier was nice, I paid for a 16oz beer. The option to give a tip was during purchase before you get the service. I was given a 10oz glass of beer, which was cheaper on the menu. When I told the cashier it was not a 16oz beer, she said it was. When I took the beer to the bar tender, he told me a story that they can't give that type of beer in a 16oz glass. I told him I paid for a 16oz beer from the wall menu. Then it felt like he just wanted to shut me up by saying he would give me a shot glass full of beer and it will equal 16 ounces combined with the glass I was holding. I was on my lunch break and had no time to continue the conversation, so I took the shot. I felt disrespected by this bartender and don't feel he cared about customer service. I don't know how many times this business saved money by this practice by giving smaller amounts of beer, but it is misleading customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bawk Bites
kayla amaro
Food was great!! The smash burger was a 10/10. Mac and cheese 10/10. Greens 10/10. Everything 10/10. Will definitely be a frequent customer after last nights dinner! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aleeya
Amazing food. Delightful workers and service. Indoor and outdoor seatings. Top tier jamz. :))
Kid-friendliness: They have kid menu options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich, Fries
American Angler
I was down in the alphabet streets looking for these and thems and saw 3 things worthy of noting. First and foremost was a state politician that didn't have his thumb up his asp and his nose up someone else's. Secondly a homeless encampment group BBQ with a sign that read free food - all are welcome. And thirdly ~ Bawk! by Urban Roots...I've never been, but I've heard the chicken dinner is without a doubt.. The best in Sactown! And, the rumors were right, the chicken was Amazing! 5 stars all day long. ☆☆☆☆☆
I loved this place at one time. I live close by again and I was happy I could walk there. Times change. It’s gotten overpriced, and this time my gf and I were absolutely blown off by the guy monitoring the bar door. Just an absolute jerk for no reason. Thanks for the memories Bawk, never again.
Friendly staff. The food was cooked to order..hot and delicious.
$14 for an espresso martini that comes out of a machine. Don't bother.
Went here happy hour on a Friday afternoon. Not crowded, great prices, fast service. Honestly, this place surprised me, the chicken sandwich (with the maple sweet heat) was really really good! Definitely worth checking out. And the happy hour specials are definitely worth it!
I ordered the half chicken, Mac, salad, and muffin.
So the salad was great not complaints dressing was a nice thick Ceaser
The Mac was a little watery I prefer a thick/baked mac. I think the Mac could use a little more seasoning in my opinion with a thicker cheese sauce .
The chicken was good it needed a little more seasoning though . A good brine would really help the chicken with moisture and flavor. The chicken was not burnt or super dry so it was watched and fried with care.
The muffin was good no complaints there.
This place is kind of self service deal, it’s really nice on the inside and outside.
Wait time for the half chicken is 25min btw per the server.
If the name of the restaurant makes you feel like you are about to get hosed for a chicken sandwich, you would be correct. Expect to spend $20 or more per person, especially after tip, which they ask for even though it is counter service. Food took at least 40 minutes to arrive for only 2 people. We were not checked on once. The waffle was excellent but the chicken was overcooked, dry, stringy, and leathery in some parts. We were starving before ordering and didn't even finish it. Also the bread over hanged by like half an inch on the noticeably small piece of chicken for the sandwich. Oh, and the music started loud and got even louder for some reason after half an hour of waiting. We had to move outside or go deaf. Go to Hotboyz instead. It's also expensive but at least the chicken is good.
We had to wait over 30 minutes for just 2 items ordered that cost $50 total including tip for self service, despite no wait to order at the counter or for a table. We also decided to move outside since they cranked up the music loud indoors at noon for some reason.
The chicken sandwich was so small and the chicken dry, waffle fries cold and undercooked. My waffle was the only redeeming item, thick and fluffy with a really good butter on it.. But the chicken on top of it also tough and dry.
Bawk has a great vibe and look to it. The staff were friendly and the service was quick. The food however, was so salty we couldn't finish any of it. I considered rinsing my chicken strips in water before eating another bite because they tasted as though they'd been dry rubbed with salt and then resulted after being fried. I loved the flavor and heat of the sauce, but even it was overpowered by the salt. We got mac n cheese and surprisingly it was just as salty. My daughter's chicken sandwich tasted as though it was also coated in salt. It's a shame too because the restaurant is cool, but I'm not sure I can ever trust the food again.
Good fried chicken paired with good beer. Decent portion sizes, especially the order of Bawk Fries with Maple Hot, which may have been my favorite item. The sweet with pickles and mayo made for a great combination.
That coleslaw & bawk sauce is real good & I don’t even eat coleslaw but this one is something special ??
The nashville hot chicken sandwich & loaded buffalo chicken fries 10/10 definitely recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich, Coleslaw, Fries
Restaurantji Recommends
The spicy chicken sandwich was crispy, fresh, hot, and pleasantly spicy; good fries; butter that goes with corn bread was too good!!! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Although the cashier was nice, I paid for a 16oz beer. The option to give a tip was during purchase before you get the service. I was given a 10oz glass of beer, which was cheaper on the menu. When I told the cashier it was not a 16oz beer, she said it was. When I took the beer to the bar tender, he told me a story that they can't give that type of beer in a 16oz glass. I told him I paid for a 16oz beer from the wall menu. Then it felt like he just wanted to shut me up by saying he would give me a shot glass full of beer and it will equal 16 ounces combined with the glass I was holding. I was on my lunch break and had no time to continue the conversation, so I took the shot. I felt disrespected by this bartender and don't feel he cared about customer service. I don't know how many times this business saved money by this practice by giving smaller amounts of beer, but it is misleading customers.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Bawk Bites
Food was great!! The smash burger was a 10/10. Mac and cheese 10/10. Greens 10/10. Everything 10/10. Will definitely be a frequent customer after last nights dinner! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food. Delightful workers and service. Indoor and outdoor seatings. Top tier jamz. :))
Kid-friendliness: They have kid menu options.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Chicken Sandwich, Fries
I was down in the alphabet streets looking for these and thems and saw 3 things worthy of noting.
First and foremost was a state politician that didn't have his thumb up his asp and his nose up someone else's.
Secondly a homeless encampment group BBQ with a sign that read free food - all are welcome.
And thirdly ~ Bawk! by Urban Roots...I've never been, but I've heard the chicken dinner is without a doubt.. The best in Sactown! And, the rumors were right, the chicken was Amazing!
5 stars all day long. ☆☆☆☆☆
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