Q - Time Restaurant

"Sometimes folks can taste soul food just by looking at it, and that’s the case with the sauce-swimming turkey wings at Q-Time. It’s roasted to a gorgeous golden brown and savory to the bone, with plenty of meat, even if opting for the single order instead of two, which comes with two sides and a cornbread muffin. Opt for vegetables that are historically stewed, such as the collards, turnips, or cabbage. Oxtails, three-bone pork rib plates, honey barbecue wings, and the Salisbury steak are other dishes to consider ordering from Q-Time. Breakfast is also available." - Mike Jordan, Eater Staff

"With a name like Q-Time—BB-Q? Q-Time? Get it?!—you figure the ribs and chicken are going to be right. But the secret folks around these parts have known for years is that the restaurant also has some fair prices on the menu. You can start with the three-veggie plate, costing only $6. And then there’s the Q-Time Classic (tender dark chicken, rice, two other veggies, and a muffin) that sets you back less than $8, making it one of the tastiest deals on this list." - demarco williams, nina reeder, jacinta howard

"Three or four hair and nail shops share the same tiny West End plaza with Q-Time. This means two things—parking is going to be tight and many of the patrons are going to look right. Of course, any concerns about appearances are forgotten all about once the barbecue sauce starts dribbling down your chin—BBQ? Q-Time? Get it?—or the crust from the famous peach cobbler crumbles onto your lap. The baked chicken is another winner on the daily menu. Just be careful with that gravy. Might be a pain getting it out of your shirt." - demarco williams, jacinta howard

"This Southern food cafeteria in West End serves up soul-soothing comfort dishes. Order the baked chicken and gravy with collard greens and mac and cheese or Salisbury steak with green beans and rice and peach cobbler for dessert. Q Time is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner" - Sarra Sedghi

"For more than 25 years, this family-owned soul food cafeteria has been an AUC favorite, both for students and faculty and staff hungry for quick and affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner fare. Dishes include French toast, pork ribs plates with two sides (and a muffin), and a variety of sides like potato salad, chunky mac and cheese, and zesty turnip greens." - Mike Jordan