Goodfolks

We decided to make this our early dinner destination at 4 PM on a Tuesday. It was just us and one other customer in the place, so needless to say we had great service. It turns out that happy hour is Monday through Saturday, not W-Sat. We started off with a couple of beers and I got their four piece mixed chicken. I recommend avoiding their curled fries because I've had those same preformed previously frozen fries at other establishments and they taste cheap. They do have a very good drink menu with plenty of cocktails, craft beers and whiskeys, but not much in the way of wine. Their food menu is also quite varied, but not overly complicated and they even brought back some of their former items from the past.My fried chicken came out perfectly cooked and the coleslaw and mashed potatoes were exceptional. The two biscuits were a nice touch, but I did have to ask for butter. We did save room for their strawberry buttermilk cake which was the perfect finish. I like the fact that they drop the bill at the table as opposed to confronting you with a handheld device with those predetermined tips (no credit card fee either). I have to admit they definitely do many things well here which comes as no surprise, especially since the famous Monument Café is a block away as their main competitor. It's a place I'd come back to, just not on a busy Saturday. 10 photos included for more insight.

I really enjoyed this place. The restaurant is in a historic building so the interior is very unique. The food was also very good. We ordered the honey sriracha brussel sprouts (a must!) and the goodfolks salad as appetizers. For dinner we ordered the chicken tenders with sides of the biscuit, cole slaw, and truffle mac and cheese. The chicken tenders were juicy and cooked to perfection. The biscuit was buttery, light, and fluffy which just melted in your mouth. I highly recommend the truffle mac and cheese. It wasn't too rich, but had the perfect amount of truffle flavor and cheesiness. They make their own sauces so definitely get one of their ranch sauces or the good sauce (like Raising Cane's sauce). We were already stuffed at this point, but when I saw another table order dessert, we had to get the peanut butter pie. It was outstanding. I would like to go back to try the key lime pie next time because that looked equally tasty. Overall, I would rate this place a 10/10 and will definitely be returning!

Despite ordering fries with no salt they were smothered with salt. Matilda, the server maintained she had passed the order through correctly. I was offered alternative to fries but I had basically finished the rest of my mediocre chicken burger at that point, so I declined. If Matilda had passed on the requirement correctly, as she maintained, I am concerned the kitchen did not comply. I doubt I will return due to their disregard of customer requests.

As for looks goes I'd say this place is right on the dot with that! Walking in you're in Awh over how aesthetically pleasing this place is. From front entrance to the upstairs dining. I felt this was a perfect place to get together with a group of friends to talk and catch up. As for service I would say it was okay. It wasn't anything special which isn't a bad thing. Food, I personally feel that the food lacks seasoning. The tenders had no flavoring. They were fried perfectly but tasted like bland chicken and you really needed to drench it in sauce to provide the flavor that it was lacking. Mashed potatoes I felt were perfectly seasoned and should have shared some of that seasoning with the chicken. The soup was soup, it was a cold day and wanted something light and it did its job. The Biscuit was very soft and warm.

If you're up North and craving fried chicken and potatoes in multiple forms, this is the spot! Beautifully succulent chicken (recommend the bone in 1000% over the tenders) with great flavor and so dang juicy. The breading is lighter than what I typically enjoy and some of the skin was a little soft for eating, but overall, quite satisfactory. The dips are highly recommended, so I went with the ranch. Thumbs up for sure. With the four piece combo, you get two sides and two biscuits. Lemme tell ya something, these biscuits are BUTTERY. I was slightly thrown off when they didn't offer butter to go with them, but once I tried it, I realized that they channeled their inner Paula Deen with this recipe.As for sides, I chose the coleslaw which had a nice tang and was well mayo'd but without globs. Top 3 coleslaw I've had this year. The potato salad was also a winner. The dining hall has two levels with the main first floor dining area and then a lofted second floor that a pretty staircase leads directly up to. Pretty, but there were some screaming children whose war cries echoed throughout the entire space. Obviously not the staff's fault, just maybeee more of a family friendly spot than a date night place - just to set expectations for your visit. Our waitress was super accommodating and friendly. Despite having to travel up and down the flight of stairs to check on us, we never felt abandoned or forgotten. Will definitely come back!

We popped into Goodfolks for dinner last night (Thursday). It wasn't too busy, just a few tables. We were seated right away. Probably five tables with patrons.The decor is very cute, simple and tasteful. We noticed some of the art was actually what looked to be depictions of Georgetown buildings. I love seeing local art.The tables were a little close, we were all listening to each other's conversations. Table to the left was a bit louder and I learned a lot about their business venture (very exciting-hope it goes well)! Table to the right was the sweetest family! While it was enjoyable, I can imagine if fully seated it might be a bit harder to converse with your table.Our waiter was very personable and made recommendations as it was our first visit. The dishes we tried were: Queso and ChipsCajun Chicken Sandwich Chicken Fried NY StripWhite chocolate bread puddingStrawberries and Buttermilk cake Every thing we had was freshly and well cooked. The sandwich was a great portion and good flavor. The steak was perfect! I really liked the mashed potatoes.Nice place to dine, good quality food and great service.

We came here with a large party for late lunch and was quickly seated. We've been here a couple times already and we always enjoy the southern and modern aesthetic feel of the restaurant. It has a great location on the square! They are known for their biscuits with hot honey and they have never disappointed! I enjoyed the tender chicken wings that is juicy but doesn't feel overwhelmingly oily. We said yes to the dessert and the key lime pie was amazing! The bread pudding was a little too thick/compact but overall we enjoyed it.

The menu here is great for folks with food allergies, clearly labeled and the wait staff is knowledgeable about the process and product. My wife said it's probably the best gluten free bread she has had in a long time. It's got a bit of old school diner feel to it but slightly more upscale- marble like table tops. We both ordered a chicken sandwich and all their choices can be ordered fried or grilled. Gluten free bun but ALSO a gluten free breading option if you want the fried chicken. The fries are a unique cut, sorta like a cross between a steak fry and a curly fry. They were cooked to a golden brown which I really appreciated. The food was great, service great, no complaints.

We came here on a Saturday night at around 6:45. I loved the decor and ambiance, it made me feel like I was in a diner in New York City. We had made a reservation, so we were seated promptly. We ordered the biscuits with honey butter as an appetizer, and they were to die for! For our mains, we got the salads with their signature fried chicken on top, along with truffle Mac and cheese, sweet potato fries, and corn esquites. The Mac and cheese was amazing, not too subtle or too strong, and not cloyingly heavy/rich, which was perfect. The fries were also delicious, well-seasoned and crisp. The salads were perfectly sized and the fried chicken was great! Our only complaint were the esquites. They were so salty, we couldn't eat them. Overall, we really enjoyed ourselves, the service was great, and we will be back!

The restaurant is beautiful and service is perfect. The soups are so good, as are their burgers and appetizers. Don't miss the happy hours! We like to tip for the full price of the food on the happy deals as they are a steal at half price. I love this restaurant!!!