Lj Hugs is a takeout restaurant in Crescent, Bath. Rated 4.8 stars from 363 Google reviews. Known for chicken cooked properly and value that's genuinely rare. Best for quick lunch and solo dining.
Rankings updated April 2026
Lj Hugs
Quick Verdict
Locals return because the chicken's consistently good and the crew genuinely cares. At these prices, with this quality, you'd be daft not to.
Go if you want the best value meal in Bath and don't mind eating standing up or on a nearby bench.
About Lj Hugs
Lj Hugs is a takeaway operation running from a tent pitch on Kingsmead in Bath's Crescent area. It's built on chicken—thighs grilled with care, wraps loaded with bold sauces (Cajun, jerk), sweet potato fries that reviewers keep coming back for. You order at the counter, grab your food in minutes, and eat standing or find a bench opposite. The operation's run by a tight crew (Dwayne and team get named repeatedly) who move fast without cutting corners. Reviewers who've been coming for 5 years call it their favourite local spot. College students queue here. Tourists stumble in by accident and leave converted. The food lands between street food and proper cooking—fresh, seasoned properly, portions that justify the £1–10 price. It's casual, it's quick, it works.
What Stands Out
Chicken cooked properly
Reviewers specifically praise the chicken thighs: 'the thighs are absolutely delicious' and 'Chicken in particular was really good.' Multiple mentions of the Chicken Stack burgers and Chicken box meal as go-to orders. One reviewer called it 'right up there with the best street food I've ever had.'
Value that's genuinely rare
'Hands down best food for the price in Bath' and 'The portion size for the price can't be matched in Bath.' A meal deal with wrap, sweet potato fries, and drink costs under £10. Reviewers mention this unprompted, repeatedly.
Staff who remember you
'The staff are friendly without being overbearing' and 'the staff take care of me every time.' One customer had their order dropped and the team remade it with speedy service. Reviewers name Dwayne and Shaq individually. Five-year regulars cite 'friendly' service as reason for loyalty.
What Customers Say
We have been customers for about 5 years and absolutely love the food.
The flavors are bold, balanced, and memorable — the kind of meal you keep thinking about the next day.
And the atmosphere ties it all together — stylish, intimate, and perfect for anything from date night to a celebration dinner.
Real quotes from Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions about Lj Hugs
The Chicken Stack burger and Chicken box meal are the most mentioned orders across reviews. Pair either with sweet potato fries and ask for Cajun or jerk sauces—reviewers specifically praise these. Wrap option available if you prefer that format.
A meal deal (wrap or box, fries, and a drink) costs under £10. Reviewers call it 'hands down best food for the price in Bath' and note the portion size is unmatched at this price point.
Lj Hugs is currently closed on all listed days (Monday–Sunday). Check their Instagram (@ljhugsx) for current operating hours and any updates, as the venue operates from a tent pitch and hours may vary seasonally.
No fixed seating. It's a takeaway operation. Reviewers mention eating on public benches opposite the pitch or taking food away. Dine-in is listed as available, but the setup is casual—expect standing room or outdoor seating nearby.
Yes, via Uber Eats. One five-year customer had a delivery issue and Lj Hugs resolved it directly when contacted, so they're responsive to problems.
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