Watts - Utica

Best comfort food ever. Reminds me of all my childhood memories. Have had nothing bad to eat there. Catfish good, noodles excellent. Best stuffing ever just like grandma made

Do you like pie? This is the place for the best pies in the state of Ohio. The down home menu is also full of delectable favorites. The perfect spot to eat after visiting Velvet Ice Cream nearby.

I was visiting relatives who suggested Watts. What a great place! The service was fast and friendly. There were four of us and everything we ordered was delicious. The canned green beans were ... well ... canned, and tasted like it. I could have done without them on my shepherd 's pie but I didn 't know. If I had a complaint is was about the coffee. OK, I 'll confess that I 'm a coffee snob which is what they call me at church because I don 't drink the coffee they serve in the fellowship hall. But even a fresh pot at Watts was worse than church coffee. Most people probably wouldn 't even notice or care, but I certainly did.

Hubby and I were on a mission to find some peaches! Well, a mission will have to include a new place to eat..Lol.. Sunday afternoon drive in the country and found this little gem in Utica. We first pulled in, nice size parking lot that was completely full..it was 1:30pm. People sitting on benches outside waiting.. Full lot and people waiting and no one complaining about a wait is a great sign. We only waited around 20 minutes to get a table. There's a few different rooms with some nice comfy booths and tables and chairs. Inside gives you an old diner kind of feel. Nice and clean, cozy too. Looking at the menu, they have a lot of food options. We ordered some mozzarella sticks and ice tea to start. Mozzarella sticks came out nice and crispy with a sweet red sauce which we thought was yummy. I ordered the crispy chicken with 2 sides mashed potatoes and Mac and Cheese. Hubby ordered the Smothered Meatloaf with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. Food came out nice and hot with nice sized portions. My chicken was nice and crispy and good flavor. Sides were also good. Hubby loved the meatloaf. He ate every last bite of his. Lol..I think he could of used a roll to clean up the rest off his plate. We very much enjoyed our lunch. It reminded us of going to Amish country to eat but, we didn't have to go as far..Lol. We were too full to have dessert but I did get a piece of cherry cheesecake for home. Forget to take a pic of it. Ate it too fast. We can't air to go back and try something different next time. I forgot to add on the way out..there's desserts to buy! Cookies, rolls, pies and lots of pies, fruit pies, cream pies! Forgot to ask if made in house. Looked wonderful!!!

The first thing that catches your eye is the array of baked goods: fresh loaves of bread, cakes, muffins, and my personal favorite—pies, both fruit and cream-based. We were seated at a cozy table by the fireplace and were almost immediately greeted by our server, who made us feel like long-lost relatives with all their friendly questions. We browsed the menu, and my brother opted for a classic Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, and a side salad. I went with the chicken fried steak, bean soup, and mac & cheese. Our meals arrived promptly, still steaming hot. The server mentioned that everything is made from scratch, which was evident in the quality. They also brought us some warm rolls that were simply delicious, reminding me of holiday dinners at my grandparents’ home. The flavors of our dishes were absolutely mouthwatering, exceeding our expectations. As we were leaving, I noticed they sell bags of the rolls, so I couldn’t resist grabbing some, along with a loaf of bread from the local Amish store, Hershberger’s. I recommend visiting Watt's for lunch, then heading over to Hershberger’s—it would make for a fantastic day trip. The scenery in this part of Ohio is beautiful, especially in the Fall. I read other reviews that described it as "the best comfort food ever," and I completely agree! #SupportLocal #Mom&Pops