Travel Itinerary
Drew’s Place, a beloved Fort Worth soul food joint since 1987, just received major recognition through the Backing Historic Small Restaurants program.
This family-run eatery in the Como neighborhood scored a $50,000 grant from American Express and the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
The honor celebrates both Drew’s mouthwatering cuisine and its significance as a community cornerstone worth preserving.
1. Fried Chicken Fame
Cooked to order in bubbling peanut oil, Drew’s chicken emerges with a golden crust so perfect it could hang on a gallery wall. Regulars insist no skin in Texas snaps quite as crisp, while the juicy meat underneath slips easily from the bone.
That signature plate keeps fans lining up Tuesday through Friday during lunch-only hours, when the aroma alone feels like a homing beacon.
2. Mid-Century Marvel Building
What happens when a 1960s dentist office turns into a soul food haven? Pure magic. Vintage charm still glows in the lattice roof and the distinctive rock wall exterior, details that set the stage before a single plate arrives.
While the space has evolved into a bustling restaurant, Drew’s preserves those architectural touches, giving every meal a side of character as rich as the flavors on the menu.
3. Preservation Grant Victory
How cool is $50,000 for keeping history alive? That’s exactly what Drew’s just earned.
The 2025 selection for the Backing Historic Small Restaurants program spotlighted Drew’s cultural value as more than a place to eat.
Recognition came not only for golden fried chicken but also for the role the restaurant plays as a neighborhood anchor with deep roots.
4. Side Dish Symphony
Could anyone resist Drew’s collard greens seasoned with smoky magic?
Their side dish lineup reads like a soul food greatest hits album – from creamy mac & cheese to broccoli-rice-cheese casserole that could convert vegetable haters.
Many customers admit they’d happily make a meal from sides alone!
5. Community Cornerstone Status
Since 1987, Drew’s has welcomed generations of Fort Worth families with plates that taste like home. Grandparents now bring grandkids to try the same dishes they once grew up on, creating a living chain of comfort food memories.
Quick service keeps the line moving, while lunch plates priced in the mid-teens prove hearty portions don’t need to break the bank.
Where else can a meal arrive with the flavor and warmth of something a grandma might make, seasoned with love and served with pride?