JIMS — Restaurant in Stockport

The worst food I've EVER eaten that also took 45 minutes to prepare in a empty shop.I came here with no expectations and left feeling feeling robbed and my day ruined, the lack of service and professionalism by the staff is atrocious, the till worker was eating fries when my order was meant to be made.

I ordered almost £70 worth off food, including burgers, tenders a 6 piece bucket and a shake. The shop was completely dead when I entered not a single customer or online order, whilst I was deciding on what to get another customer came in and I let him go before me as I was still undecided after browsing for a while. The customer only got a bucket and left the shop. Upon ordering they told me that it would be a 15-20 minute wait time as they had just served all their chicken to that single customer that had bought a 6 piece bucket and I had to wait for them to prepare more. Even though the shop was completely empty when I had entered and they had 3 members of staff all working that I could see. Why they wouldnt of already started frying more chicken when they knew they only had a little left I won't know, what's the point of the massive hot holding oven in the middle?

After 15 minutes I asked how much longer it would be but they didn't say much, I then asked them to make my chocolate coffee shake early as I was waiting a while. The shake was absolutely horrible, that chosen chocolate paired with the extremely bitter cheap coffee was disgusting, how they feel okay serving that to customers I have no clue, I asked them if I could change the milkshake for another flavour, or 2 soft drinks instead as that was un drinkable. After waiting almost 20 minutes and spending a large amount, the manager couldn't care less and told the till worker that he refused to change it and they could either add more ice cream to the milkshake or I just had to deal with it. I got more ice cream hoping that would at least mask the horrible taste but it did absolutely nothing. Whilst I was waiting for my order they were laughing and having a chat and not caring at all even though it had been over 30 minutes now and one worker was even eating fries whilst I was still waiting. After 45 minutes I finally got my order that was only orginally only meant to take around 15 minutes! which even that would of been a bit long in a dead shop. I didn't say anything more and as i was collecting my food the server had the cheek to hand me a single 50p dip like that makes up for 45 minutes wasted and the rude manager, I refused, left the milkshake on the counter and left with the food.

Going onto the food, that was some of the worst most disgusting fatty food I've tried In while. The amount of oil that was coming off of the chicken was disgusting, all you could taste was the cheap avr60 that clearly hadn't been changed in ages, the chicken was unbelievably dry, it was like biting into rubber and the small amount of seasoning that you had to try hard to make out to taste was horrible.

I will never come back here again, at least try and put some care into your service and food. Now I know why the shop was...

I've seen this place lot of times on social media. Lot of 'influencers' giving rave reviews.. But after visiting I realise people just be hyping anything these day, just for views i guess. It isn't that special...

The place is like in some residential area. Parking is an issue esp with all the single yellow lines everywhere. But its ok after 6pm.

There was a short queue. The place is tiny with two compact tables and some seating outside.

The menu has a good range of items and prices are decent.

Problem with ordering is that some people were taking way too long. Like having discussions and changing their minds... When I was ordering I asked for a original chicken burger which was £4. He put in spicy dipped burger for £4.50 shown on the display so I could see it was wrong. But he said dont worry about it, go with the flow... but why would you not worry if you were being overcharged? Then he changed it to the £4 one. I think customer service needs some improvement. Wait time was about 25minutes.

I heard other customers that were before me, huffing and puffing saying they'd been waiting hour(s) which although obviously is an exageration shows the discontent. I was however ok to wait 20 minutes for fresh good food.

I had half an original chicken burger and half a spicy dipped one... the spicy sauce was just a drizzle on top.

I didn't find the spicy burger spicy at all. I wasn't too keen on their mayo either. The bun was seeded and soft. The fillet was decent sized. The chicken was bright white, seemed fresh and well cooked. Batter is crispy and seasoned well.

Its a good burger but def not as good as the hype. Better fillet burgers at shake bees and orlandos for sure.

The worse part was few hours later it gave me stomach cramps and several visits to the loo. Im thinking the chicken was dodgy. Because no way was that spicy cause too...

If you're hunting for one of the best Nashville-style eats in Manchester, look no further than Jim’s. This spot has quickly become a go-to for anyone craving bold, Southern-inspired flavors, especially their Nashville hot chicken and juicy smash burgers.

Let’s talk chicken tenders first. Jim’s doesn’t play around. These are perfectly crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, and absolutely loaded with flavour. The Nashville heat level is spot on just enough kick to keep things exciting without overwhelming the palate. Their homemade dipping sauces (especially the spicy ranch and honey butter) elevate every bite.

Now, onto the Nashville burger, it is easily one of the best in the city. The patty is rich and flavorful, with that ideal balance of char and juiciness. Topped with crunchy pickles, tangy slaw, and a fiery Nashville-style sauce, it's the kind of burger that leaves a lasting impression. Every element complements the next, and the brioche bun holds it all together beautifully.

Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the vibe inside Jim’s is exactly what you want laid-back, energetic, and full of people clearly loving what they’re eating.

Verdict: If you're into spicy, crispy, bold Southern flavours, Jim’s is the real deal. Hands down, Manchester’s best Nashville hot chicken...