As regulars over the years, weve always been pleased with their ever-rotating menu items, impressed with their ability to elevate the potential of all their ingredients for anything they push on said menu, and serve it up with the friendliest of staff with the most down to earth style. Its one of the few places in town where I can always settle on if Im not sure where to eat between friends and family visiting town.Apart from quality menu items, one of the things I feel differentiates Krankies from every other restaurant is their biscuits! Theyre so fluffy with a buttery taste throughout, where other biscuits always taste mostly crusty to me.Lastly, they serve a great selection of drinks from coffee to kombucha and their vanilla bourbon latte actually has bourbon in it! My husband loves it and orders it almost every time we stop in.There are areas to eat inside, on their open-air patio where you can watch the cars drive by, and outdoor seating where you can bring your furbabies with you. Ill gladly continue to visit often.

Oh wow, this is a must go if you’re in town. Biscuits were bomb and the drinks were fantastic. Great sitting areas and solid experience here.

Best tater tots! The coffee was basic and looked, but the food we ordered was amazing. The tots were crispy and the fried chicken sandwich was just lovely. They have a nice friendly indoor space and a okay outdoor eating area.They have an Art-O-Mat in store as well.

Big fan both prior and post pandemic. Good food, great biscuits, generally a good time. I do miss the seating options they had prior to pandemic snd the more formal/table service brunch on the weekend, but these are strange times and I’m glad to see they’re sticking around, so I’m happy to have that sacrifice. Hoping they can go back to “normal” soon. Always a go to whenever I’m in town.Only complaint is the parking lot, but not sure how much control they have over that.

Cute place, great for brunch! I had the sausage eggs Benedict and added ham, bacon and sausage gravy. It was delicious. I had a memosa, and the bloody which was solid. Nice open patio, really neat antics decorate the walls. Must see place.

Foods good, coffee is great, service so so.Just ordered the fried chicken biscuit with gravy, served on tin foil with gravy cut on the side. How do you pour gravy over a chicken biscuit when its served on freaking tin foil.. stuff like this is kitchen 101. Come on Krankies do better

Fast, tasty, and enjoyable environment for a chill breakfast.Lots of room and options to sit inside, outside, or inside with large open window.

Coffee was solid, not amazing. The food though was SO GOOD. I got the Texas Pete and Honey Chicken Biscuit. Very yummy! Layout of the place was very unique and offered plenty of seating for all🤠

Incredible fried chicken biscuits and also amazing coffee!! I come here all the time, especially when I have out of town guest. Such a great brunch spot. I have never ordered something I didnt love.

Such an amazing atmosphere and good prices for great coffee! Definitely try their iced vanilla latte with oat milk! Delicious! Angelica was so kind and made me feel so comfortable ordering there for the first time! Couldn’t recommend this place enough.

We had a great experience at Krankies this weekend! We went around 9 on Sunday morning and there was no line. The cashier did let us know that the food might be a little while because they had just had a rush but we decided to order anyway and I’m so glad we did! I’d say we waited about 5 mins for our coffee and 10-15 for our food. We tried the Nashville hot biscuit, bacon Egg and cheese, and the jam biscuit.First - the coffee was good. My cappuccino was not super strong but the flavor was good. Nitro iced coffee was really good.The food was awesome. We loved it and I would definitely eat here again.The atmosphere was what I most enjoyed. A relaxed coffee shop feel where you didn’t have to wait on a server -I liked the fact that it’s counter service. Also it felt big inside like we weren’t sitting on top of the people next to us.It does get busy though! When we left around 9:45 the line was out the door.

I love Krankies, as does anyone else who was in high school in Winston-Salem in the 2000s, since it was the slightly-illicit dive where the high school ska bands played and how could you not love that. It was like the slightly-weird-but-still-cool older friend you had that hung out with you when they were home from college.Its not that anymore. It used to be a sketchy cafe with a bar and a stage. Then the stage went away and it was more of a restaurant for a while. Now its back to being more of a counter-service place but it still cant decide if its a cafe or a restaurant or what.I still love it (hence the 5 stars) because its Krankies and how could I not, but I wish it was a better cafe (better Internet please! stay open later! take your parking lot back over!) and of course I wish it was still a quirky live-music venue, and now I wish it was a better bar too. Ah well. Its like the place is growing up alongside my generation and I guess were both not too sure who we are right now.

This place is a must for me every time I’m in town on business. I love their classic biscuit with Texas Pete and honey! Great atmosphere too!

The food was amazing. One of the best chicken sandwiches Ive ever had. The staff was friendly as well. They were pretty busy when we ordered, but the food came out at a reasonable time. It was a cool inside!

This hot honey biscuit was incredible. Not too hot. Just flavorful and delicious. A little messy. I used a fork to eat it. I was not impressed with this Bloody Mary. Maybe I should have ordered it different. I like spice and lots of horseradish. This just didn’t have much flavor. Loved the outdoor seating. Quick walk up service.

I dont understand why people would take away stars for putting gravy on the side. This place is bomb. My absolute favorite spot. Ive only had the Texas Pete and honey chicken biscuit because its so damn good. Maybe one day Ill try something else (which I know will be delish). Great atmosphere and really great location. Love that they have a take out option online.

Omg! I cant believe it was my first time here. The service was amazing. Coffee,,, amazing! Breakfast sandwich,, amazing!

It’s a great atmosphere with lots of seating and baked goods. They also have a bar and fun events often. Right now they’ve got club yeti on Saturday nights with fires and drinks and free s’mores. It’s a great place to hang out, especially right now.

I recently visited Krankies and the iced Chai was very disappointing. It was plain with no taste of chai. When I went to the Barista to see if they’ll make me a new one, she just added more chai concentrate. This was one of my favorite places to go for a good Iced Chai but now, idk if I would go back for that. The Nashville chicken Busquet was 🔥. Love every bite of it .

Krankies is a really cool spot tucked and hidden across from the Forsyth County General Services building on the corner of Patterson Ave and 3rd St E in Downtown Winston Salem. This is a place you can bring your whole crew or just yourself for quick and easy meal and morning pick me up. Parking is pay by the hour its $1 an hour, card or cash pay by the stall number at the pay kiosk or with Parkmobile app 41200. Its tricky when they are busy which seems to be often so plan for that. I had no issue with the self serve functions they now offer due to COVID. Its just the way we have to operate so it didnt bother me.I was particularly fond of the decor and this biscuit and sausage gravy. Biscuits fresh and the gravy is soooooooo good. I had my meal with a Root Beer and sat outside. While the weather wasnt quite sunny when I visited, it was still nice to sit outside.You place your order here and then wait for your order to be called by name. They have social distancing in place here and staff wear masks. Hand sanitizer is available at the door and limited indoor seating is available. Outdoor seating is offered. They dont offer any frozen or blended beverages but have just about anything else. I was still amazed at the quality, decor and general ambiance of Krankies and I will definitely be bringing friends and family back. Thanks yall!

Great place to hang out. Artsy and urban. My favorite item was their fried chicken biscuit. They also serve a lot of great beverages. A+ for atmosphere, however it can be a little on the pricey side. All in all a great local business .

Great food and great atmosphere! You order when you walk in and seat yourself, it can be crowded during regular meal times so when you first walk in have someone grab a table. We love the chicken biscuit with Texas Pete and honey!

It is located between Wake Forest School of Medicine and Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine. It is a good cafe for brunch. Cafe latte is also good.

Very well made espresso drinks and incredible breakfast food. Highly recommend for everything from the ambiance to the food and drinks.

Iconic breakfast spot - open 7 am - 10 pm M-F, 8-10 on Saturday & 8-3 on Sunday.Hand made biscuits & sandwiches. Great tasting coffee brewed to you’re liking.Great service if there is not a line.Want to sit out? Patio or covered porch are two options.Excellent place to eat.Bike or car ride - either way is fine.

Overall: Love, love love it!!Staff: Super friendly and super helpful.Food: Great coffee, yummy food options, and the word on the street is that they are working on their own chai latte recipe. I’m sure that will be amazing.Space: Great vibe, variety of places to sit down, lots of room, and nice outdoor space.

I really want to give Krankies a higher rating than three stars. I had heard really great reviews about these breakfast biscuits and wanted to give it a try! I placed an online order for fries and two biscuits: a sausage, egg, and cheese biscuit and a bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit. The order said it would be ready 30 minutes after placing the order, but the order wasnt ready until 50 minutes later. I was surprised, because there were only a handful of people waiting and no obvious reason for the delay. The biscuit sandwich was excellent, but not worth the wait. I do appreciate that masks were required inside, but the food pickup could be improved. It would be super helpful if you added a large Pickup sign to make it obvious for people popping in to pick up food. Maybe you could even consider moving it toward the front entrance or have a tent outside for easy, safe pickup for all!

Fun, hip and high quality breakfast spot. Dont expect a waitstaff - you order at counter and wait for food and drink. At its busiest, youre not waiting too long! Fantastic options (anything with a biscuit will get your day started off great) 😀. Everything is packaged to go which I love at busy spots. Enjoy!

Excellent food and service. Loved the seasonal drink selection and all the handmade bakery items!

Fast service, good food! Got the smothered chicken biscuit on Saturday and it was very delicious. You order, grab a number, have a seat and food is delivered to your table. Krankies has a Starbucks-like, yet homey feel. I recommend this place.

Great food and drink. Very spacious and a cool atmosphere. Can be challenging to park if its your first time. Still a high recommend for anyone in the area!

Awesome food, stellar and speedy service in a cool environment. I highly recommend Krankies, if youre in downtown.

Went on a Sunday morning. There were 5 people in front of us. When we finished ordering the line was out the door. Waited 25 minutes for our food. Several people after us had gotten their food. Had to go in and ask where it was. They went in the back & came out with it, just handed it to us, no apology. 🧐 Very disappointed with the service. 😐

I love Krankies. The coffee is always spot on. Food is always delicious! One of my favorite places in Winston

Let Krankies help you relax! Regardless of what the name may say, all the staff here are super chill and friendly and the coffee is great. The food I saw coming out of the kitchen looked and smelled delicious, and the bar offerings were enticing.The parking situation is a little funky, so be prepared to park a little ways out and walk in—this is definitely a coffee shop to go to if you are already downtown. If you want to drive to a shop, it may be better to go to a different one with easier parking.

We come here often for a quick bite and a refreshing drink. It is near Bailey Park, great spot to visit downtown. They have a full bar as well as coffee and iced drinks. The food menu is very modern and you can’t go wrong with any of the choices. You order at the counter and then sit outside or inside. Very Hip place.

First I just want to say I love Krankies as a restaurant. Their food is fantastic. However, do not use their website to place takeout orders. It’s unfortunately not secure. I ordered food yesterday and ended up getting my information stolen.I’ve lost over $150. I know this is due to Krankies’ website since I havnt used that particular credit card in weeks, so it couldn’t have been another website.I hope they do a better job of securing their website in the future. No one should have to worry about losing money while trying to order breakfast.

Beware the Vietnamese coffee - it is really really strong… as a person who sometimes drink coffee, I ordered this without knowing it could keep me up for 24 hours+, which has not happened to me before. I looked it up online and found out it has three times caffeine as expresso. I think Krankies should tell customers that information (like, label it on the menu). This is way too strong for normal people! 😭😭😭 Don’t order this unless you want sleep deprivation and anxiety.

Cant go wrong with Krankies

Krankies is a bar and with separate ordering/dining section for coffee/food. Staff was very nice and social. Very quaint and historic location, with a lot of personality. Good for sitting and enjoying the scene or for a quick pick-up on a lunch break.

Its my first time trying Krankies. Its laid back and spacious. The shrimp sandwich was alright very regular, no distinct flavor, its like one you would make at home. The fried chicken sandwich tastes good and the chicken is crispy, I would order it again although I thought it needs more coleslaw. The fries also taste like the ones you make at home, not crispy, ehhh. The staff is cool. I also felt like its a clean place.

Food, ambience, available seating, and decor was lovely! But waited 40+ minutes for my food, just for it to have been sitting in the kitchen and nobody had brought it out. This was after the morning rush. Also, cooking staff and baristas were NOT wearing masks. And were yelling and talking OVER PEOPLE’S DRINKS. The ONLY reason it has 3 stars is because the food was really good. But they obviously have no concern for people’s time or health in the middle of a pandemic.

I love this place! The coffee is always amazing. Third wave coffee at its best. Delicious. Lots of room to sit and chat or even work. I got the chicken biscuit with gravy and it was one of the best of had. So delicious. They also have a selection of cakes which also looked delicious . Will try next time I’m back! Thanks Krankies!!!!!

Such an amazing place!! We were passing through on a road trip and were in need of some coffee and lunch. A friend told us about this place and it was so cute! It’s in an old brick building, with a porch and seating outside, and a large area to sit inside at tables or the bar area. I got a latte and it was so good. My friend got the chicken sandwich and said it was super good too! Would’ve loved to sit and chill here, but we had to get going. Can’t wait to stop here next time I’m in the area!!

Good biscuits and chicken. Beautiful outdoor seating.

Used to be 5 Star..went in this past weekend to no bar stools or wait staff. Full pandemic scrap mode. This place had some killer food/drink and top notch vibe but it appears they are riding out the last of the pandemic guidelines unnecessarily.

Krankies is the best place in the Winston-Salem area to grab a coffee. The staff are nice and the atmosphere is fantastic. We try to stop by when we are in town.

Krankies is a great space with a great kitchen and fantastic coffee. Everything is well thought out and executed. Glad it was recommended to me.

These biscuits are worth the hype, the classic fried chicken with hot honey has to be your first, but then you should experiment with the others, all so good.

Our amazing Airbnb host, Eric W., suggested we come here to have this chicken biscuit. He said be SURE to have it with the honey and the hot sauce and man was he ever right. It was delicious and a real experience to behold. The coffee we had was a light roast and it was really good too. It is a very cool place where I could see myself coming to just hang out and maybe bring my laptop for some entertainment. As it is we just passed through on our honeymoon on the way to western NC. Im sl glad we stopped and had this time.Also, the womens bathroom is freaking deeply haunted.Have fun!

Very good food and excellent service, but the wait time was a bit much.

Good coffee, nice environment, great location. Stopped by here for some coffee and a place to work briefly during a trip. Expensive food so I didn’t give it a try. Very nice seating inside and a little bit of space outside. Got very busy even for a Thursday mid morning.

So so so good! The coffee was great, but the sausage biscuit was amazing. Probably the best breakfast Ive had, if I could give it an even higher rating, I would.

Krankies is so good. Awesome atmosphere- inside and outside. They have the very best iced chai tea latte anywhere!

The menu isnt accessible without starting a takeout order. The takeout system has only scheduled takeout available for tomorrow (Monday). The restaurant is closed on Monday and currently serving brunch, so I dont understand why I cannot place an order. Ive called 5 times and received no response. This is absolutely ridiculous.

Stopped in for a bloody and a beer. Was a nice place for that!

The food ambience and service is one of a kind. Its excellent. In love🥰 . Must try the chai latte

Egg cheese biscuit is very tasty & a good portion size. Also they can make it vegetarian / vegan!

Great place to eat and hang out at. I went here for coffee not knowing it was a full on restaurant because they roast their own beans so it turns out that they really have a little bit for everyone!

Great chai lattes and cappuccinos. Delicious desserts. Kid friendly --> the train goes past and conductor waves hello.

Didnt have most of the vegan options listed on the menu. Food was decent. Iced coffee was great though.

Delicious fried chicken & biscuits! Also, yummy coffee!

Nice space. Parking is limited. I had the special toast which was sourdough with brie, toasted coconut and cocoa nibs. Only the brie is tasted. I also had the Goya in a French press. Good coffee the water was too hot for my preference but a good couple of cups. My wifes cortado was somewhat milky for our taste but good preperation/presentation.

Wow. Their chicken biscuit with gravy is to die for. Two eggs on the side really solidified the meal. At 11:00AM on a Saturday, we waited a bit for our food due to the crowd, but it was well worth it. I highly recommend stopping in!

Very interesting place visually, but staff were not great (food took a while, confusing order pickup, inattentive). Food was decent, biscuits taste like they are made with crisco (a plus from r some, minus for others). Vegetarian sausage was good though, very close to tasting like real meat. Coffee is the standout product, very good and fresh.

My first visit to Krankies. An instant favorite. The chicken biscuit with Texas Pete and honey were on point and were worth the good diet detour. Settled for a drip coffee but should have let the baristas work their magic. Would to return during ummmm acceptable drinking hours so i can chill with a beer. Selection looked fantastic! Atmosphere...perfectly comfortable.

Im glad krsnkies is small coffee place but if they expanded say to few stores or sell there coffee in local stores they could put STARBUCKS outta business. Been diehard krankies fan since 2017

Awesome coffee and great food in an amazing environment with excellent service. An ideal place to grab a drink.

Love the vibe here. Laid back and chill. Good food, great coffee.

Great atmosphere, customer service and food.

Overall, we had a very mixed experience here. I got the tofu banh mi and it was great! However, we were very disappointed in the huevos rancheros. It tasted fine, but it looked extremely underwhelming and was not enough compared to its price and the other items on the menu.

The food is fine, they have decent biscuits. The service is below par across the board. The final nail in the coffin for this place is their asinine system once you order, forcing you to either stand in the lobby for 40 minutes, or to walk back and forth every ten minutes to hunt for your random bag of food on a table piled with food bags.

I havent been in years. It has changed so much! Im used to the quaint, eclectic atmosphere. Krankies coffee is always the best though..hit the spot!

My daughter suggested we go here because she enjoys the Chicken Sandwich here. Here Chicken was still good, but my burger with egg and cheesy cheese was great!My only problem with today was the service was slow. Nothing bad, just slow.

Been eating here for a few months now, and their classic chicken biscuit has been getting more and more bland. I finished my biscuit today and the normally annoying sticky mix of honey and hot sauce was noticibly absent from my hands. I can get 2 dry chicken biscuits and 2 iced coffees at Chick fil a and it wont cost $30.

Great coffee and atmosphere but a Coffee shop closed on a Monday? That is the one business that should be open on a Monday. A confusing take on coffee shop hours but maybe I am the only one who feels like coffee should be served on Monday who knows.

Its a really mellow cafe/bar. Service was great. Food was good. Dogs are allowed.

This is a cute little hipster place, food was pretty good but a little pricey.

The mocha is amazing!! Try the chicken biscuit with the Texas Pete and honey! The acidity of the Texas Pete breaks through the carbs nicely!! 🔥

I put off visiting Krankies for years in part because it seemed to bear the marks of being a victim of its own success: a local favorite whose popularity invites expectations that it cannot hope to meet. When I finally did get around to giving Krankies a try, I expected to deem it overrated and go back to avoiding it. Fortunately, my skepticism proved to be misplaced.Krankies is housed in a good-sized space that has both an industrial mien (overhead ducts and brick walls) and enough artwork to offer a contrast to it. Those who treat coffee shops as offices away from home may find Krankies distractingly boisterous, but for most other patrons, its not too loud.My first visit was on a Saturday morning, which gave me a chance to try the brunch menu. From egg dishes (huevos rancheros and benedicts) to sweet breads (French toast) to biscuits to lunch sandwiches (a cheesy western burger and a BLT), nearly everything looked good. I ultimately settled on a chicken biscuit with gravy while my wife went with the weekend BLT on sourdough.Though Krankies was moderately busy, our food came relatively quickly, and we were not let down. The chicken was generously sized, thickly battered, and tender, and while the biscuit wasnt quite to Rise levels, it was still satisfyingly buttery. The BLTs bacon was just crisp enough, and the avocado and egg gave the sandwich some nice textural variety. The coffee was a hit as well: my vanilla latte was smooth without any bitterness.At first glance, Krankies prices may seem a bit high: $7 for the chicken biscuit and $8 for the BLT, neither of which came with a side. However, both sandwiches were quite filling, and the pricing is fair for the quality of the food. Service was also on-point, as our server, an affable future costume designer, provided helpful recommendations.Before I checked it out firsthand, I expected Krankies to be a mediocre, hipster infested, and grossly overpriced. Instead, I found myself surprised by how much I liked it, and I would not hesitate to return.NOTE: The narrow parking lot can be a pain, but there is plenty of additional parking in walking distance.

Love going to Krankies either for a chicken biscuit and coffee, or for dinner. Online ordering helps with wait times, but the food and coffee has always been phenomenal. They have some outdoor seating, but if its crowded theyre also in a great area downtown so sometimes Ill just walk somewhere to sit if its nice out.

Always enjoy Krankies. Menu is great and atmosphere is very welcoming. Always enjoy watching the train go by whenever it decides to show up.

Service is bad, really bad and this is a place that you need to collect your own order!The little interaction I had with the cashier left me wanting to walk out.

Great service. Great food. Hip environment.

I understand that with the whole pandemic they had to change their hours. But I don’t like the change where you have to place your order on their website. I placed my order an hour in advance and tried to provide as much detail in the space provided and they still mixed up my order. When I’m sure this issue could have been avoided with a simple phone order. I had to still wait longer. Their website is not exactly user friendly. I think I’ll just make my avocado toast at home than frustrate with their website and wait as long I did.

Great Breakfast in a lovely factory atmosphere.

Krankies has great food, cocktails, coffee, etc. They are just VERY slow. We shouldn’t have to wait 45 minutes for breakfast and 1.5 hours for dinner during a planned event. I think they’re understaffed so hiring more people would fix this issue. Hopefully....

I kind of miss the old info coffeeshop vibe with live music and space for studying or reading- that got replaced with a more sit down feel, but the food is incredible, especially the chicken biscuit. Baristas are great, in house roasted coffee is pretty good with a somewhat unique flavor profile which showcases the work of the roaster more than the grower. Solid Winston Salem staple worth checking out.Currently due to Covid theyre only open Fri-Sun until mid afternoon and are offering take out and outdoor seating only- outdoor space is limited. I suggest ordering online and taking your order around the block to enjoy at Bailey Park for more space and free parking. The gravel lot in front of the shop is ticket and tow, but I usually dont worry about it if I quickly run in to grab a takeout order.

Chicken and biscuit smothered in gravy was very delicious. Juicy, thick breast with crunchy breading. Recommend the Vanilla Bourbon Latte, delish!!

Road from Linville Road in Kernersville along Salem Lake and the Greenway to downtown Winston-Salem and had coffee and biscuits at Krankies. The food and coffee were excellent as well as the staff who served us. It gave us the fuel that we needed to make the ride back.

I had the Chicken Biscuit with Honey & Texas Pete, and my goodness it was amazing! The whole beans I ordered online didnt happen to be in the store when I came for pick up, so they took my address and sent them ASAP. Cant recommend this place enough for great service, coffee and food.

Ordered the chicken parm sandwich. With a side of fries it was almost too much but delicious down to the last bite. Friendly staff and wonderful locally roasted coffee.

Food was pretty good other than my husband ordered a chicken biscuit smothered in sausage gravy and they forgot his chicken..

Service times are occasionally show but the food and coffee here never disappoints. Great vibe, too. One of Winston Salems gems.

Excellent chicken biscuits and good coffee. Their coffee beans are very high quality and work great for home coffee preparation. Their natural processed beans can produce amazing espresso shots.

Great Atmosphere and was at the special event in line for Japanese ramen soup and other dishes not on main menu. Owner very nice and offered drinks while I waited for my take out meals.

Food/Drink: Good but no seasoning or sugarAtmosphere: great welcomingLocation: great but the train can make it hard to work some timesService: good but could not hear my name calledPrice: it was okay about averageP.s. i got a ( cheese burger with bacon)and(nitrogen iced coffee)

Great breakfast! Had Bacon, egg, & cheese biscuit with a whiskey sour. Just kidding... No whiskey sour, just breakfast!

Lovely place and food, prices and ambiance was wonderful. Will be back for sure, keep doing what youve done!

Food not great, place is cute