The Licking Orlando

The food is amazing and very flavored.I got the velvet waffles and chicken, with a size of collard greens. Let me tell you how GOOD these collard greens were DEFINITELY good ole comfort food.

I hate to write this review but perhaps I can save someone else 90 minutes of their indispensable time. My husband and I stopped by The Licking to place a to go order on Saturday, December 14th. Given the location near the mall, we expected a wait... and they did not underdeliver on that assumption We ordered two entrees and an appetizer. We were told it would be a 30 minute wait. We left and ran to pick up some packages at the mall and returned 40 minutes later. Food not ready. We waited another 50 minutes for our $100 order Just to learn that they were "out" of the chicken roll appetizer And broccoli. They also forgot our drink. The greens were covered in salt. And the yams had no sauce. When my husband went to retrieve a refund, they explained that there was one cook in the building. I counted 26 vehicles. One person on the kitchen. Service matters. I recommend a hard pass on The Licking.

I have been to the other location and it was just like this one but it is bigger . The customer service was professional and friendly. My sides were a tad bit salty but the food was prepared well and came out hot. The batter is nice flavorful and golden brown. If you are like me and love to eat soul food but not cook it this is the place! Added bonus it is right next to the Florida mall great for those coming in town!

Listen they didn't have anything. Super unprofessional. I wish I would have looked at the reviews before coming

The licking is a a must have after church when I'm in the mood for some southern fill me up food. I'm from Miami and was familiar with the licking back home. There are 2 locations in Orlando & I prefer the Fl Mall location because it's closer to my church & This is also the only location that sells the buffalo Mac & Cheese. I usually order the same things when I come . I love the baked buffalo Mac & the fried lemon pepper turkey wings. I absolutely loved their Collard greens & Yams! I get a mystery drink & a slice of red velvet cake and I can eat that over the course of 2 days if I don't share it. The wait time can be lengthy sometimes so be patient. When I come on Sundays they are usually playing gospel jams & at about 1:30 or 2 pm it switches to hop hop & R&B . The staff is very helpful and the ambiance it clean and colorful. They also usually have a photographer who walks around taking pics .

The fried turkey wings were moist, flavorful and fried perfectly. The collards and mac were great additions. I really wanted yams but they were out for the day. My friends had the wings and fried shrimp, they both enjoyed their meals. Expect great soul food when you come. They have an option to make their signature drinks into a cocktail and they're not shy with the liquor so that's a plus. The drinks were stronggg lol. However, my food took almost an hour to come out. So if you're in a rush make sure to order way ahead.

I went around 7pm for dinner and I knew I was going to be disappointed when I noticed only 3 ppl working that night. There was a large party waiting to be seated before me. There were 2 waitresses and 1 waiter. My food looked and tasted like it was old (mushy Mac and cheese, burnt broccoli and fried chicken) and not fresh at all. My partner's food was mostly good (lobster bites and fries) the seafood rice seemed old like it was prepared the day before and this was leftovers. This was my second time trying this chain, I think I'm done forever. They have the potential to be so good. I want to support so bad but nah. The music is awesome, I love the artwork but the quality of the food/service is not what it should be. Service seemed like it was just ok. They took my meal off the tab because I just couldn't eat it but they knew it looked a mess when they brought it out.

Place is sketchy. Service is basically non existent. But the food is BOMB. Worth all the trouble and I will be eating here every time I am in town.

I really didn't know what to expect with The Licking. Is it finger licking? Anyway, the ambiance is fast casual. I'm not into hip hop culture but this place has tons of pictures of music stars and the soundtrack is pumping! It was fun. Service was great and friendly. They have beer, wine, and frozen drinks as well. They also do takeout.The food blew us away! I got 6 jumbo fried shrimp. They were a very good size and nice and sweet .Perfectly fried. And the fries were excellent as well. I was super impressed given I thought I was going to get something much more "fast food". The buffalo chicken on mac and cheese was equally awesome. Served in a small cast iron skillet to keep it at about 4000 degrees. Chicken was tangy with a little heat. Then that buffalo sauce mixes up into the mac and it's great. Very filling.I'd say instead of hitting the food court at the Florida Mall, pop over here. You can even walk it easily if it's not 100 degrees outside!

I return to this place again after 1yr visit. Previously I ordered approximately 200.00 in food for my first visit and got home 45 mins away and threw it all out ! It was all too salty. This visit was to confirm the first visit. I ordered the Snapper dinner and it was fantastic ! All of it was really good ! I guess it's best to taste your food before you leave with it at this Location.