The Sock Man is listed as Southern at a $$ price level, with a 4.2 Google rating across 93 reviews. The available review trail, however, points less to plates and more to socks, tee-shirts, hoodies, belts, suspenders, and stockings.
Reviewers describe funny socks, NY styles, character designs, music themes, and hard-to-find pairs. One 5-star reviewer says prices start around $12 for socks and calls the quality worth it; another describes the place as “truly mythic,” while noting service can be a variable part of the experience.
Blackbird check-in volume and busiest days are not available in the provided data, so the strongest signal here is the Google review pattern: specific affection for the merchandise, mixed notes on service, and repeat-visit intent.