Jacob's Pickles

Name: Jacob's Pickles
Address: 680 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10025
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.5

Upper West Side · Southern

680 Columbus Avenue, New York, NY, 10025Directions

4.57,432 reviews

People say this Southern restaurant serves delicious fried chicken, biscuits, and a variety of pickles. They highlight the generous portions and the fun, lively atmosphere. They also like the friendly and attentive staff.

Southern comfort with pickle crunch and weekend crowds.

Jacob's Pickles is a $$ Southern restaurant in Upper West Side, New York. It has logged 9,558 check ins on Blackbird, and is busiest Saturday late nights. Check in on Blackbird when you visit.

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The experience

Navigating the menu of Southern-inspired dishes, particularly the fried chicken and biscuit variations, in a consistently busy, high-energy setting.

Google Places/ updated 114d ago

Why go

Jacob's Pickles is an Upper West Side restaurant known for Southern and American comfort food. The restaurant maintains a lively atmosphere, frequently cited as energetic and busy, especially during peak times. It has accumulated over 9,558 Blackbird check-ins since May 2025, with Saturday and Sunday being its busiest days.

The menu centers on generous portions of fried chicken, mac and cheese, and biscuit sandwiches. Reviewers consistently note the ample serving sizes and the selection of cocktails and whiskeys.

Google Places/ updated 114d ago

Neighborhood story

Jacob's Pickles serves Southern and American food, with Saturday and Sunday leading its Blackbird check-ins.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Fast facts

Jacob's Pickles has 9,558 all-time Blackbird check-ins.
Saturday and Sunday are its busiest Blackbird check-in days.
Google shows a 4.5 rating from 7,611 reviews.
Reviewers call out fried pickles, chicken and waffles, and a crispy chicken Caesar wrap.
One reviewer tried eight types of fresh pickles in a single visit.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Did you know

Jacob's Pickles has logged 9,558 Blackbird check-ins, with weekends clearly driving the crowd.

editorial/ updated yesterday

Good to know

Portions are large; plan accordingly or expect leftovers.
It gets loud and crowded, especially on weekends.
Dessert options can be limited later in the evening.

Google Places/ updated 114d ago

Amenities

Meals

BreakfastBrunchLunchDinnerDessert

Drinks

CoffeeBeerWineCocktails

Features

Dine-inTakeoutDeliveryReservationsOutdoor seatingRestroomGood for kidsGood for groups

Dietary

Vegetarian

Google Places/ updated yesterday

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Check in momentum

The room in motion

Activity472

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Flynet check ins

9,558

Neighborhood

Upper West Side

Neighborhood standing

How it ranks nearby

Most visited

№6

of 16 Upper West Side spots this month

vs neighborhood median

1.8× the Upper West Side median

Upper West Side percentile

Top 40% in Upper West Side

Based on this month's Blackbird check ins across 16 Upper West Side spots.

Last 30 days

472 check ins

−13% vs prior month

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When it's busy

Usually dead right now

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Inside Jacob's Pickles

The experience

Navigating the menu of Southern-inspired dishes, particularly the fried chicken and biscuit variations, in a consistently busy, high-energy setting.

Google Places/ updated 114d ago

Review signal

4.5

7,432 Google reviews

Google Places/ updated yesterday

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FAQ

How popular is Jacob's Pickles?

Jacob's Pickles has logged 9,558 check ins on Blackbird.

When is Jacob's Pickles busiest?

Jacob's Pickles is busiest on Saturday late nights, based on Blackbird check-in activity.

What kind of food does Jacob's Pickles serve?

Jacob's Pickles serves Southern and American cuisine.

How expensive is Jacob's Pickles?

Jacob's Pickles is in the $$ price range on a $ to $$$$ scale.

How do I check in at Jacob's Pickles?

Download the Blackbird app, visit Jacob's Pickles in person, and check in from the app. Check-ins earn FLY and count toward Flytown's daily Hotspots ranking.

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