5 Brothers Chicken & Waffles — Restaurant in Town of Brookhaven

I love these guys and have been a supporter for years. I am just shocked at their prices now. Not sure if they increased them recently but its a lot compared to similar places.

I tried to order 3 chicken sandwiches (+3 sides - no option to exclude), 8pc mixed chicken (+side & waffle), and 5pc wings (+waffle). Total? $91!

What for?! I don't understand their prices anymore. This used to be so much cheaper and affordable. But I am playing premium prices on a fast food joint... I wouldn't be upset if it was one of a kind.. but there is so many places that offer similar items.

Ended up going to Tex's Chicken & Burgers.. got myself 10 PC chicken, 3 sides, 4 biscuits, double cheeseburger, loaded fries, 4 full wings, and the total was less than $50.

Even if I had added another 4 chicken sandwiches, it would have been still less than or just around $91..

I suggest these guys make their prices more clear. This whole, items must come with sides and cost more is going to hurt them in this economy. I rather pay $2-$3 less for an item and not have to get random sides with them. I think, by default, they include sides and ask people about which sides they want without clarifying that it would be much cheaper if they decide not to get the sides.

For example, 5 PC chicken, I believe they said was $18. Still steep, since they include smaller pcs like wings and legs.. but for argument sake, sure, it's fine.

But they automatically were charging me $22 with a side included. I don't care about the sides. I want the chicken and save money. Regardless, 5 pcs for $18? Again, that's steep. That includes thigh and breast, which have a good amount of meat but also, leg and wing, which do not have a lot of meat. Why charge the same for them? Thats $3.60 per pc.. $4 with tax. Imagine getting a leg for $4?! Come on...

Man, they really gotta figure out a way to make it affordable in this economy. I think I'm more put off by these prices because I know I can go to most Mediterranean joints and get me a lamb chops platter with rice and vegetables, beef/lamb kabab platter, AND lamb shanks or beef steak/lamb steak platter for less than $91!

We are talking about fast food.. fried chicken here.

I can even go to the well known Italian places and get me a large pizza pie, with a few pasta entrée and it would still be less than $91.

Listen, beware. They fluff up the bill with sides that you may not even need to get. Ask them to take those out to avoid hidden charges. Then maybe its more reasonable but they have to understand, these types of places are a dime and dozen now. Competition will kill them with...

I don’t know if it was the owner or manager it was like 10 pm but he was very creepy to me and my friend, asked us how old we are if we are in college or highschool and asked a bunch of other personal questions, then we go into the car to eat the food and he went over to his car and then comes back up to our car window and stares at us while we eat our food and is mouthing if we liked it as we are saying go away. Then goes to the back alleyway of cupeez and as we were trying to leave we look over and he peaked his head around the corner of the alleyway and waved us to come into the alleyway 2 times. Instead of driving out the way around cupeez we just decide to turn out of the no turn zone because we felt that uncomfortable even driving past him back there. After we start to drive away because we were scared he walks out of the alley to go back to his car and starts to wave goodbye. I’m just saying as two young girls we felt really uncomfortable and even scared. Definitely not...

It's all just so good. I go there probably 1x a week, and I love it every time. The food is made fresh, and you get so much for your $$. I love the Nashville sandwich, but have also really enjoyed just the 'chicken and waffles'. the chicken is so nice and thick and juicy. the waffles taste amazing as well. We ordered and had gotten much more than expected. Reheating the next day, and everything still tasted great.

The staff is nice, the place is always clean.

I have a few minor complaints

1. no soft drinks. if you want a soda, you have to go to the convenient store right next door. It's not a big deal, I usually run in there while I wait for my food to get made.
2. They should make a spicier option. Their highest level of spice is still kind of 'mid'.
3. ordering online (at the time) only had an UberEats option. They don't allow you to call in your order, and UberEats is more expensive than ordering at the store. I hope they...