Will you PLEASE for the love of God start adding seasoning to the fried chicken?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Michael J.
Our Monday Evening at Friday's: A review from an out-of-towner (Settle in and grab you glasses if you need them) Immediately upon walking into this fine establishment we felt right at home. The atmosphere and vintage/kitsch artistic imagery (common throughout Shiner), coupled with the wonderful food smells, were pleasantly overwhelming. We were welcomed by Nedra (AKA Nini), who kindly guided us out-of-towners through their menu. We ordered the Cock and Bull sandwich with fries, an order of boneless spicy chicken nuggets (I forget what they called them), and a separate order of onion rings to stay, as well as an order of gizzards for the road. Nini offered to hold off on the gizzards so we could take fresh ones with us. After a bit of social banter, we sat down and took in the surroundings. I love the color of the tables and felt like we were in the Nighthawks painting. Nini was so accommodating and playful, offering different types of sauces for our various foods (my favorite of which was the spicy ranch, but they also had brown and white gravy). Upon receiving our food, we opened the Cock and Bull (featuring both beef and fried chicken patties) to add some fries and onion rings (see pictures) . Nini then offered to have the kitchen cut this in half for us to make it more manageable. "Everything was delicious!" is an understatement. "Delectable" even falls short. The onions rings were perfect, large but crispy so as not to be overwhelmingly onion-y. I could go on and on about the food. We were so impressed by the establishment (kitschy and immaculate), and the food, and the service, that I asked to meet the manager (Ms. Lisa, who asked me to just call her Lisa). Lisa indulged my questions and compliments, and took the time to talk to me about the history of the place and the current owners. I also asked to speak to the cook, Mike, who (unlike me) was a man of few words but graciously accepted the compliments and handshake that I had to offer. He did state that he loves to hear such expressions of appreciation. As we were nearing the end of our meal, Nini asked if we were ready for the gizzards to go into the fryer. She asked what kind of gravy we wanted (which I've never had gravy with gizzards before) but I couldn't decide, so she gave us both and some more spicy ranch since I was such a fan. Let me tell you, that box of gizzards was overflowing - so much so that I had to share them later on (see my next review re: Shiner on Sixth). While we waited for our gizzards, Nini talked to us some more and even said that she didn't want us to leave (so sweet)! I asked about their soda, called STUBBORN. Nini offered us a sample and I immediately regretted having gotten water. This soda actually inspired a series of photos that I'm titling STUBBORN, featuring my beautiful wife - the first of which you'll see here and were all taken that night into the following morning. The only other regret I have, other than getting water instead of soda was not meeting the back of the kitchen staff. I think it was just one guy, but he seemed very busy and I didn't want to intrude further. Just in case you didn't catch it, this team must've been destined to work together. Lisa, Mike, Nini (LMN), and they all have four letters with two consonants and two vowels. I thought that was at least a little serendipitous. My recommendation? Add this stop to your itinerary for your next Shiner trip. And make sure to wear loose pants. Last bit: This place is a home run's distance from Spoetzl brewery. Also, I thought I got a picture of their menu board to update it, but I didn't. The scoop is that they also sell beer here.
Cory M.
used to be good but pricy under original owner. Now iT's trash. Chicken strips are processed parts( cmon you're a chicken joint, not McDonald's. ) You kinda get tired of hearing " we're out of that right now." Food is cold and desserts are old and stale. Only reason they're still open is lack of options. I imagine visitors to Shiner are awful disappointed to find the legendary Friday's has fallen this far. Locals know it's awful.
David Minear
Chicken was flat.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Shelly Hubbard
We came into town to go to the Shiner Bach factory, and I had the need for fried chicken.The people who work here are amazing. So nice and helpful. A big part of the community. You can see it by the way they treat each customer.I ordered the fried chicken with fries, and my spouse got the gizzard with mac and cheese. The gizzard and mac and cheese were fantastic. The chicken was juicy and fried to perfection. For me, it did have a weird taste at the end. I'm not sure what it was, just something I wasn't a fan of.I would come back just for the entertainment of the employees. I would also like to try the burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friday Fried Chicken
Jesse Vargas
Ordered chicken it took way too long. the mashed potatoes were hard. The chicken was cold and dry. Old maybe. Dirty restrooms.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Andrea Rios
Great service!! Terrific food!! Today 12/3/23 was the first time ever coming here. And i will be coming back.. The best root beer ❤️❤️ The food omg ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you!! Amazing customer service thank you very much!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgers, Blooming Onion
Monica Phares
Burger was cold I ask for no mustard it was covered in mustard and waited for 15 minutes across the street from drive through! Never will I go back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ardkor Oz
The burger and buns were soaking wet,like water. Barley any lettuce, tomato,or pickles. Maybe two small thin pieces that were also soggy and wet. I picked up the bag and it was wet and tore.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Burgers
Calvin W.
I always go to Fridays when I want the best fresh fried chicken and fresh deliscious deserts. Great service and friendly staff! I give them 5 stars
Fantastic staff and manager. We love this place. Don't underestimate its food. The gals working here are so friendly and so fast. Never a disappointment or unhappy tastebud here. We go here quite regularly and it has added to our happy and comfy lives here in Shiner. Great Chicken fried steak, solid burgers, and pies are tasty! Always a good choice!
Joe Garza
Had the small town burger joint......not so much anymore.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Sunshine
Fantastic food. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kenny Neatherlin
Christy who works mostly morning is fantastic! Anytime I have ever called early morning she has answered and always has a wonderful attitude and very polite! Foods good and she always takes care of me! She is definitely a keeper! Thanks Christy for Always being Awesome! You make Fridays a great place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Teresa White-Heximer
Best fried chicken! Sides are delicious. Sda fountain us the no fructose kind. Love it!
Will you PLEASE for the love of God start adding seasoning to the fried chicken?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Our Monday Evening at Friday's: A review from an out-of-towner (Settle in and grab you glasses if you need them) Immediately upon walking into this fine establishment we felt right at home. The atmosphere and vintage/kitsch artistic imagery (common throughout Shiner), coupled with the wonderful food smells, were pleasantly overwhelming. We were welcomed by Nedra (AKA Nini), who kindly guided us out-of-towners through their menu. We ordered the Cock and Bull sandwich with fries, an order of boneless spicy chicken nuggets (I forget what they called them), and a separate order of onion rings to stay, as well as an order of gizzards for the road. Nini offered to hold off on the gizzards so we could take fresh ones with us. After a bit of social banter, we sat down and took in the surroundings. I love the color of the tables and felt like we were in the Nighthawks painting. Nini was so accommodating and playful, offering different types of sauces for our various foods (my favorite of which was the spicy ranch, but they also had brown and white gravy). Upon receiving our food, we opened the Cock and Bull (featuring both beef and fried chicken patties) to add some fries and onion rings (see pictures) . Nini then offered to have the kitchen cut this in half for us to make it more manageable. "Everything was delicious!" is an understatement. "Delectable" even falls short. The onions rings were perfect, large but crispy so as not to be overwhelmingly onion-y. I could go on and on about the food. We were so impressed by the establishment (kitschy and immaculate), and the food, and the service, that I asked to meet the manager (Ms. Lisa, who asked me to just call her Lisa). Lisa indulged my questions and compliments, and took the time to talk to me about the history of the place and the current owners. I also asked to speak to the cook, Mike, who (unlike me) was a man of few words but graciously accepted the compliments and handshake that I had to offer. He did state that he loves to hear such expressions of appreciation. As we were nearing the end of our meal, Nini asked if we were ready for the gizzards to go into the fryer. She asked what kind of gravy we wanted (which I've never had gravy with gizzards before) but I couldn't decide, so she gave us both and some more spicy ranch since I was such a fan. Let me tell you, that box of gizzards was overflowing - so much so that I had to share them later on (see my next review re: Shiner on Sixth). While we waited for our gizzards, Nini talked to us some more and even said that she didn't want us to leave (so sweet)! I asked about their soda, called STUBBORN. Nini offered us a sample and I immediately regretted having gotten water. This soda actually inspired a series of photos that I'm titling STUBBORN, featuring my beautiful wife - the first of which you'll see here and were all taken that night into the following morning. The only other regret I have, other than getting water instead of soda was not meeting the back of the kitchen staff. I think it was just one guy, but he seemed very busy and I didn't want to intrude further. Just in case you didn't catch it, this team must've been destined to work together. Lisa, Mike, Nini (LMN), and they all have four letters with two consonants and two vowels. I thought that was at least a little serendipitous. My recommendation? Add this stop to your itinerary for your next Shiner trip. And make sure to wear loose pants. Last bit: This place is a home run's distance from Spoetzl brewery. Also, I thought I got a picture of their menu board to update it, but I didn't. The scoop is that they also sell beer here.
used to be good but pricy under original owner. Now iT's trash. Chicken strips are processed parts( cmon you're a chicken joint, not McDonald's. ) You kinda get tired of hearing " we're out of that right now." Food is cold and desserts are old and stale. Only reason they're still open is lack of options. I imagine visitors to Shiner are awful disappointed to find the legendary Friday's has fallen this far. Locals know it's awful.
Chicken was flat.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We came into town to go to the Shiner Bach factory, and I had the need for fried chicken.The people who work here are amazing. So nice and helpful. A big part of the community. You can see it by the way they treat each customer.I ordered the fried chicken with fries, and my spouse got the gizzard with mac and cheese. The gizzard and mac and cheese were fantastic. The chicken was juicy and fried to perfection. For me, it did have a weird taste at the end. I'm not sure what it was, just something I wasn't a fan of.I would come back just for the entertainment of the employees. I would also like to try the burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friday Fried Chicken
Ordered chicken it took way too long. the mashed potatoes were hard. The chicken was cold and dry. Old maybe. Dirty restrooms.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Great service!! Terrific food!! Today 12/3/23 was the first time ever coming here. And i will be coming back.. The best root beer ❤️❤️ The food omg ❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you!! Amazing customer service thank you very much!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burgers, Blooming Onion
Burger was cold I ask for no mustard it was covered in mustard and waited for 15 minutes across the street from drive through! Never will I go back!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The burger and buns were soaking wet,like water. Barley any lettuce, tomato,or pickles. Maybe two small thin pieces that were also soggy and wet. I picked up the bag and it was wet and tore.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Burgers
I always go to Fridays when I want the best fresh fried chicken and fresh deliscious deserts. Great service and friendly staff! I give them 5 stars
Restaurantji Recommends
Fantastic staff and manager. We love this place. Don't underestimate its food. The gals working here are so friendly and so fast. Never a disappointment or unhappy tastebud here. We go here quite regularly and it has added to our happy and comfy lives here in Shiner. Great Chicken fried steak, solid burgers, and pies are tasty! Always a good choice!
Had the small town burger joint......not so much anymore.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 2
Fantastic food. We will be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christy who works mostly morning is fantastic! Anytime I have ever called early morning she has answered and always has a wonderful attitude and very polite! Foods good and she always takes care of me! She is definitely a keeper! Thanks Christy for Always being Awesome! You make Fridays a great place!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Best fried chicken! Sides are delicious. Sda fountain us the no fructose kind. Love it!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Friday Fried Chicken