Poor Boys

Featured reviews

• G

  Google user

  ·1 month ago

  “This was my second time visiting, and once again I ended up taking food home because the portions are so generous and filling! The mac and cheese is absolutely amazing, and the buttermilk shrimp was delicious. The milkshakes and drinks were also lovely. One member of our party felt the beef brisket was a little dry, and while the fried pickles were plentiful, they were unfortunately swimming in grease. That was probably my main criticism overall — aside from the mac and cheese (which obviously needs to be creamy!), I found most of the food quite greasy. It was a shame because the flavours and portions were otherwise really good. It is on the pricey side, but the portion sizes definitely make it feel worthwhile. The servers were all lovely, friendly and welcoming too. Overall, I enjoyed the meal and would come back again, but I really hope they can cut back on the amount of grease, as that would make a big difference.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “I went here a while ago and I was blown away with so many aspects. First of all the staff were amazing and friendly. They made you feel like your a regular at their establishment. They met us outside and brought us in. The atmosphere felt lovely and cosy. Secondly their portion sizes are crazy. I mean just look at their mac and cheese balls! I really enjoyed the burnt ends brisket, I think they were cooked really well and their gravy fries were my all time fave. Overall the flavours were really good. It is out of my way in terms of location but I will definitely be going there again in the near future.”

• G

  Google user

  ·2 months ago

  “One of the best spots for seriously tasty fried chicken. The dips are what make it stand out—my favourites are the buttermilk ranch and Cajun mayo. Getting a table without a booking can be tough, and since they’re usually busy, service can be a bit hit or miss. I’d recommend going for takeaway instead—there’s no wait, the packaging is solid, and the chicken stays crispy rather than going soggy. Win-win. Still a top place for fried chicken.”

• G

  Google user

  ·3 months ago

  “Had an incredible dining experience at Poor Boys. The food was absolutely delicious—everything we ordered was packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and served fresh. From the crispy fried chicken and loaded sides to the tender ribs and burnt ends, every dish was a winner. The portions were generous and perfect for sharing. The lively atmosphere made the experience even better. A special thank you to Kim and Archie, who provided exceptional service throughout our visit. They were warm, attentive, friendly, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we arrived. Their recommendations were spot on, and they checked on us regularly without being intrusive. Kim and Archie’s excellent customer service truly elevated our experience and made the meal even more memorable. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Kingston. Highly recommended!”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “Visited today and had the best time ever. The food was amazing. I have always wanted to try new orleans inspired soul food and when I researched to find one around me, I found this gem! Originally we wanted to go in December but after Christmas shopping the line was really long and the wait was around 1.5 hours so we left it. This time we decided to get there for 12pm (when they open) on a Saturday. We managed to get a table inside fairly quickly. I got the southern mac and cheese bowl with cajun mayo and it was delicious. The mac and cheese was really tasty and not overpowering/cheesy like some can be. The portion of chicken was massive, but each piece was cooked thoroughly and properly. We ordered some starters (even though these aren't necessary as the portion sizes for mains are great), we got the jalapeño poppers (nice mix of spicy and cheesy) and corn ribs. The portion sizes were a great value for money, I took my food home as I couldn't finish it and had it for dinner! Two things to note - inside is quite small and tables are close together. And there is a discretionary service fee added to the bill. Overall, it was a great place, would definitely visit again ☺️”

• G

  Google user

  ·5 months ago

  “It’s definitely worth waiting in line outside. We arrived at 2pm and only waited about 15 minutes, which wasn’t bad at all. Our waitress was absolutely lovely very bubbly and full of energy, which made the experience even better. The food came out quickly. We ordered the surf and turf platter, loaded gravy chips, and a brisket sandwich. The surf and turf leaned more towards the seafood side than the meat, although they do offer a separate meat platter as well. Everything was cooked really well and had great flavour. They don’t serve desserts, which felt like something was missing from the menu. That said, the portion sizes are very generous for the price, though it would have been nice to have something sweet to finish. My favourite was the pork sandwich—it was beautifully cooked and absolutely delicious.”

• G

  Google user

  ·6 months ago

  “My first time today😱and I was deff missing out! Wonderful staff, young and friend and professional and kind. Lovely deco, simple but cozy in a way and deff had the American touch, music is great too, but too loud but wonderful choice of music. The food is DIVINE, AMAZING portions, so worth the money and above all VERY TASTEFUL, full of flavours and colour. The fried crab tonight was the win but the short rib was to divine and well cooked, melts in your mouth, tried the fried pickles, lovely and not least Mac n cheese, perfect. Ohhhh, almost forgot - the oyster are banging, if you love seafood, PLS don’t leave the oyster out do your order.”

• G

  Google user

  ·7 months ago

  “We had the fried chicken Poor Boy, the Beef Brisket Poor boy and the jalapeno poppers. Can confidently say the Jalapeno poppers were smashing and one of the best I’ve had! The Fried Chicken Poor Boy was definitely good and lived up to the hype so I would recommend that too. What I unfortunately cannot recommend was the brisket poor boy, as the meat was cold and lacked flavour, and due to the huge chunks of it, quite hard to eat due to the texture. The place is certainly very popular so expect at the very least 10 mins wait time around a standard meal time, and they only take walk-ins, no reservations. We got a table fairly quick despite the lines as we opted for the empty outside tables, which really wasn’t the arctic as they do have outdoor heaters so if you don’t mind braving a little cold, and would fancy a shorter wait time then an outside table is the way to go. The staff were very friendly and attentive, and the food was also done fairly quickly. I would be happy to be back :)”

• G

  Google user

  ·8 months ago

  “The food choice here was exceptional!! Love a good southern USA comfort meal. Everyone tried different food and it was all delicious. The hot honey sauce over fried chicken was scrumptious. The frozen Fanta is a bit overpriced for what it is. Staff was lovely, just know there is a 12.5% optional service charge they add on to the bill (you can ask to remove it but it’s like tipping).”

• G

  Google user

  ·11 months ago

  “This was my second time going to Poor Boys and the quality remains consistent. It is probably the best fried chicken I have ever had. I ordered the southern chicken and have had it with mac and cheese today, and previously as a sandwich. This mac and cheese is one of the few that genuinely taste rlly good without being overloaded with cheese making me feel sick. The chicken is flavoured well and is never dry. Although a bit pricey, but not crazy, you will almost always have leftovers to last another meal so basically paying 2 for 1 in terms of meals for the day. The service is quick once sat, but be warned if you go during peak hours expect there to be a queue. Only downside was this time we went we wanted to try the Twinkies however they had ran out 😭 Overall definitely worth visiting, and if chicken isn’t your thing they have beef and fish too. Edit: have returned again, Twinkies are no longer on the menu!!! However did try the beef brisket donuts which were delicious. My friend ordered the chilli cheese dippers and you get so many of them too!!”