Any place that charges $3.50 for a drink should be ashamed of themselves. I will not ever support this place because of this practice. I don't care how good you can make chicken or waffles or anything else on your menu.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Leslie R.
I'm not sure why this place has gotten low reviews, especially when many of the reviews cite the plastic utensils, and the, shall we say, underwhelming decor inside. May I first say that you should know what to expect when you are entering a restaurant like this on a college campus. If you are expecting fine dining and world class service, this isn't for you, but if you want good chicken (& waffles), this is the place to be.We didn't set out to eat here. It was not only game day Saturday, but also Homecoming and we were playing our rival, Dook, so it was extremely crowded on Franklin St. Our first choice had an hour wait to be seated, so we decided to check out Dame's. You do have to place your order at the counter. We had never been here before (it was my husband, 25 yr. old son, 19 yr. old daughter, and me) so we took a few minutes to decide, but they were very patient with us. We were informed up front that due to a couple of large parties that had ordered before us, it would take around 30 minutes to get our food. Everyone else in my family ordered chicken and waffles and I ordered the A.M. Hangover, which is a chicken sandwich with egg, cheese, and avocado. It did take a while to get our food (but was in line with the time we were told), but we had snagged a table by the window so we were having a good time people watching.Our food was, as mentioned in other reviews, brought out in to-go containers. I had no problem with that...the only down side to it is that it made for a crowded table with 4 people flipping those lids open! The gentleman that brought the food was super nice. I got the impression that maybe he was the owner or something like that; it was just really difficult to understand what he was saying. All my fam LOVED their chicken & waffles...they got the maple pecan and the almond schmears. I had planned to taste theirs, but my sandwich was so dang good I decided to just focus on that! The chicken across all of our dishes was flavorful and was not dry. My sandwich came with homemade chips, but they didn't taste very fresh and were cold, so that would really be my only complaint.Bottom line, Franklin St. is not where you should be if you are expecting linen tablecloths and a server to look after your every whim. BUT...this is a great spot for a casual delicious meal, and a great option on UNC's campus. I would recommend.
Domonique J.
Chicken WAS AMAZING!!!!!Service was ok!Chicken Cutlets great I definitely would come back here and bring someone
Anfernee Y.
So i would like to say that this spot is VERY underrated. Food was 10/10 , service was 10/10. I like the concept of the to-go trays so whenever you are ready to go but didn't finish the food, then Boom, to-go trays is already there. I WILL say , they could use a little TLC. It's not trashy at ALL on the inside, however it could be a little more inviting. Will for sure some back again because the chicken was seasoned to the MAX. If you don't see people on the inside, don't be scared. More people just choose bars and regular food spots on the weekend.
Keisha Love
The white lady is rude call at this location no sorry don’t go
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Andy C.
Took my daughter for lunch this week and the food was amazing. I had the OG7 and, let me say, the Chik-fil-A knockoff was put to shame (forgive me Lord). The gentlemen working were friendly and came out several times to check on us. 5/5 would eat again.
Martin Murphy
Great food (better than I thought it would be) and great staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Build Your Own Chicken
Rafael Arvelo
This Dame’s is nothing like the one in Greensboro, but not even close.The place was uncomfortable hot inside, people were complaining until they finally turn on the AC. Tables not really cleaned. Only one bathroom with no paper towels.We waited 55 minutes for our food, and then part of the order was messed up.They were delivering tray by tray but completely lost trying to find the table or who to give the food to, instead of bringing the complete order by table or order number. It was a complete chaos, making the staff not happy nor friendly. They did offered to give us our money back, but we were starving and didn’t had the time to go somewhere else.The food was simply ok. I DO NOT recommend this places, is not worth the time and money, people were completely disappointed!Dame’s in Greensboro is completely and worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
Rafael A.
This Dame's is nothing like the one in Greensboro, but not even close.The place was uncomfortable hot inside, people were complaining until they finally turn on the AC. Tables not really cleaned. Only one bathroom with no paper towels.We waited 55 minutes for our food. Part of the order was messed up. They were delivering tray by tray but completely lost trying to find the table or who to give the food to, instead of bringing the complete order by table or order number. It was a complete chaos, making the staff not happy nor friendly. They did offered to give us our money back, but we were starving and didn't had the time to go somewhere else.The food was simply ok. I DO NOT recommend this places, is not worth the time and money, people were completely disappointed!Dame's in Greensboro is completely different and worth it.
BeautyQueen .Nea
My family and I walked in and white people was staring at us and made us so uncomfortable we left. I felt like I was in 1923. The cashier was white and she didn’t serve us. This was 7/28/2023 @11am. End racism in America.
I like the Durham location but the Chapel Hill location was horrible. it is definitely a fast food restaurant with styrofoam plates and cups. The grits were so salty, they were inedible. And they cut out the need to take out the trash by just putting the industrial bins in front of the trash bin. Very attractive. I expected a lot more from a Dames location.
Aaron Wright
It's Dame's... If you know you know. Ain't no such thing as better chicken... Ain't nothing close to it. And there's a constancy unparalleled. Speaking specifically bout this location, Folks was Luv he was cool accommodating and chill... Enjoyed the time with my Fam there!!! AND trust... Everything is Good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dudley Gentry
Bad food experience. Visited Dame's with family. Waffles were slightly warm, wilted and mushy. Skin on the chicken wings was not rendered and therefore rubbery and fatty. The cutlets were uneven: one OK and the other overcooked, dry and tough. Was really looking forward to the meal. Dissappointed. We will not return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Caroline Butler
This location was not what we were expecting from Dames. The quality is much lower than the location in Durham. They served us in take out containers with take out utensils which made it hard to eat and enjoy our food. We waited 40min for our 2 waffles and people got their food before us. The staff was not polite. You have to tip first before being served and they don’t let you see your itemized receipt.
Jennie A.
the food was pretty good, their mac and cheese is lacking tho. The guy who took my order was very nice and quick. the place is small but cozy so i enjoyed being there overall.
Any place that charges $3.50 for a drink should be ashamed of themselves. I will not ever support this place because of this practice. I don't care how good you can make chicken or waffles or anything else on your menu.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I'm not sure why this place has gotten low reviews, especially when many of the reviews cite the plastic utensils, and the, shall we say, underwhelming decor inside. May I first say that you should know what to expect when you are entering a restaurant like this on a college campus. If you are expecting fine dining and world class service, this isn't for you, but if you want good chicken (& waffles), this is the place to be.We didn't set out to eat here. It was not only game day Saturday, but also Homecoming and we were playing our rival, Dook, so it was extremely crowded on Franklin St. Our first choice had an hour wait to be seated, so we decided to check out Dame's. You do have to place your order at the counter. We had never been here before (it was my husband, 25 yr. old son, 19 yr. old daughter, and me) so we took a few minutes to decide, but they were very patient with us. We were informed up front that due to a couple of large parties that had ordered before us, it would take around 30 minutes to get our food. Everyone else in my family ordered chicken and waffles and I ordered the A.M. Hangover, which is a chicken sandwich with egg, cheese, and avocado. It did take a while to get our food (but was in line with the time we were told), but we had snagged a table by the window so we were having a good time people watching.Our food was, as mentioned in other reviews, brought out in to-go containers. I had no problem with that...the only down side to it is that it made for a crowded table with 4 people flipping those lids open! The gentleman that brought the food was super nice. I got the impression that maybe he was the owner or something like that; it was just really difficult to understand what he was saying. All my fam LOVED their chicken & waffles...they got the maple pecan and the almond schmears. I had planned to taste theirs, but my sandwich was so dang good I decided to just focus on that! The chicken across all of our dishes was flavorful and was not dry. My sandwich came with homemade chips, but they didn't taste very fresh and were cold, so that would really be my only complaint.Bottom line, Franklin St. is not where you should be if you are expecting linen tablecloths and a server to look after your every whim. BUT...this is a great spot for a casual delicious meal, and a great option on UNC's campus. I would recommend.
Chicken WAS AMAZING!!!!!Service was ok!Chicken Cutlets great I definitely would come back here and bring someone
So i would like to say that this spot is VERY underrated. Food was 10/10 , service was 10/10. I like the concept of the to-go trays so whenever you are ready to go but didn't finish the food, then Boom, to-go trays is already there. I WILL say , they could use a little TLC. It's not trashy at ALL on the inside, however it could be a little more inviting. Will for sure some back again because the chicken was seasoned to the MAX. If you don't see people on the inside, don't be scared. More people just choose bars and regular food spots on the weekend.
The white lady is rude call at this location no sorry don’t go
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Took my daughter for lunch this week and the food was amazing. I had the OG7 and, let me say, the Chik-fil-A knockoff was put to shame (forgive me Lord). The gentlemen working were friendly and came out several times to check on us. 5/5 would eat again.
Great food (better than I thought it would be) and great staff.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Build Your Own Chicken
This Dame’s is nothing like the one in Greensboro, but not even close.The place was uncomfortable hot inside, people were complaining until they finally turn on the AC. Tables not really cleaned. Only one bathroom with no paper towels.We waited 55 minutes for our food, and then part of the order was messed up.They were delivering tray by tray but completely lost trying to find the table or who to give the food to, instead of bringing the complete order by table or order number. It was a complete chaos, making the staff not happy nor friendly. They did offered to give us our money back, but we were starving and didn’t had the time to go somewhere else.The food was simply ok. I DO NOT recommend this places, is not worth the time and money, people were completely disappointed!Dame’s in Greensboro is completely and worth it.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 2
This Dame's is nothing like the one in Greensboro, but not even close.The place was uncomfortable hot inside, people were complaining until they finally turn on the AC. Tables not really cleaned. Only one bathroom with no paper towels.We waited 55 minutes for our food. Part of the order was messed up. They were delivering tray by tray but completely lost trying to find the table or who to give the food to, instead of bringing the complete order by table or order number. It was a complete chaos, making the staff not happy nor friendly. They did offered to give us our money back, but we were starving and didn't had the time to go somewhere else.The food was simply ok. I DO NOT recommend this places, is not worth the time and money, people were completely disappointed!Dame's in Greensboro is completely different and worth it.
My family and I walked in and white people was staring at us and made us so uncomfortable we left. I felt like I was in 1923. The cashier was white and she didn’t serve us. This was 7/28/2023 @11am. End racism in America.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
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I like the Durham location but the Chapel Hill location was horrible. it is definitely a fast food restaurant with styrofoam plates and cups. The grits were so salty, they were inedible. And they cut out the need to take out the trash by just putting the industrial bins in front of the trash bin. Very attractive. I expected a lot more from a Dames location.
It's Dame's... If you know you know. Ain't no such thing as better chicken... Ain't nothing close to it. And there's a constancy unparalleled. Speaking specifically bout this location, Folks was Luv he was cool accommodating and chill... Enjoyed the time with my Fam there!!! AND trust... Everything is Good!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bad food experience. Visited Dame's with family. Waffles were slightly warm, wilted and mushy. Skin on the chicken wings was not rendered and therefore rubbery and fatty. The cutlets were uneven: one OK and the other overcooked, dry and tough. Was really looking forward to the meal. Dissappointed. We will not return.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
This location was not what we were expecting from Dames. The quality is much lower than the location in Durham. They served us in take out containers with take out utensils which made it hard to eat and enjoy our food. We waited 40min for our 2 waffles and people got their food before us. The staff was not polite. You have to tip first before being served and they don’t let you see your itemized receipt.
the food was pretty good, their mac and cheese is lacking tho. The guy who took my order was very nice and quick. the place is small but cozy so i enjoyed being there overall.