The hype surrounding Mike's Chicken has been prevalent for years, and only until recently did I…read moredecide to give into it. Typically, I rate based on several visits to get an overall picture of the place, but I will bypass the rule if the experience was exceptional (#1). Mike's was downright excellent. I ate the food warm and I ate it cold, and I'm still thinking about it. I tried to save some time by ordering online and also bypass any potential lines. Thankfully, there were none when I arrived, but a very full house of happy eaters despite being well past primetime lunch hours. The staff was friendly in the front but fielding many orders at the same time. I missed the literal pick up window outside, but was happy to get a gander of what it looks like inside. There's plenty of seating for groups and the place seemed a lot cleaner than the divey narratives folks emphasized. Prices were not astronomical, as I paid $14 and $13 for an order of 4 tenders + 2 sides, as well as 2 wings and 2 sides. The tenders were nothing like a Raising Cane's with skimpy portions and high price tags, instead it was plump, crispy, and perfectly fried. The accompanying sauces (Mike's sauce + buffalo sauce) were excellent additions and complimented the crispy fries. I was extremely impressed with the mac & cheese and very flavorful, mashed potatoes and gravy. The wings were no different: soft exterior with a nice crunch, meaty chunks off the bone, and wasn't too greasy. While the green beans weren't the most memorable side, the creamy corn was strangely addicting. Next time, I'm ordering the sides separately and in a large. I can only hope the other locations are just as good and will make good effort to visit them all. It's a rare occasion to be this infatuated with a place, but I'm confident it will be the first on my return list when I'm back in Dallas again. ___________ (#1) Or exceptionally bad.

Funny how I've never even heard of this place until tonight. I was starving, and my kitchen is…read morecurrently out of commission because I tried to shove a few pounds of dry, charcoal chicken breasts down the garbage disposal (I thought the blades would just crush them into protein powder or something? Bro, plumbing is confusing). Naturally, I had to ask AI where to get the absolute best fried chicken in Dallas, and it sent me here. Ordering online was super easy, though I wished the menu had pictures because I like to see what I'm getting. Exactly 20 minutes later, I got the text that it was ready. The parking lot is tiny. If you drive a big truck, be prepared to maneuver like a pro if it's packed. Inside was busy, but there was zero heavy grease smell lingering in the air. You could easily grab lunch here and go about your day without smelling like a literal fryer. Plus, the crowd was surprisingly chill. Nobody gave off that chaotic, sketch energy you get at a KFC or Wingstop where you feel like you have to lock your truck doors three times just to walk inside safely. It's a really calm environment, which is awesome if you hate loud crowds. Pickup took less than 5 minutes. After a 15-minute drive home, the chicken was still loud-crunchy and insanely crispy. Puts fast-food chains to absolute shame. Fair warning: my first drumstick was a massive sodium bomb that almost made me rage quit and leave a two star review. But I was so hungry, so a quick drink later, piece number two and on were absolute perfection: juicy, meaty, and flawlessly seasoned. So that first piece of chicken just was coated in not-fully-mixed-well seasoning batter or something like that. I am officially obsessed. Come September when bulking season hits, I'm literally going to live here.

I had a really frustrating experience at Bojangles. I went through the drive-thru and tried to…read moreorder a couple items that were clearly listed on the menu, but the employee told me those items "weren't available." That was already disappointing, but what made it worse was when I went inside afterward and saw those exact same items being served to customers at the counter. It felt like the drive-thru customers were just being brushed off instead of getting accurate information. If items are actually unavailable, that's understandable -- but don't tell people something isn't available when it clearly is. It's confusing and wastes people's time. Customer service and consistency really need improvement here. If you're going to run a drive-thru, at least make sure the information you're giving customers is accurate.

Looks like after the renovation they're back to their old habit of disorder and chaos: over 30…read moreminute wait for two biscuit combos (mobile order) AND the order was wrong when I finally received my order. They fixed it very quickly with a sheepish apology. Meanwhile drive thru orders are going out like crazy. Watching biscuit after biscuit sandwich being made in the background. Maybe their systems are just complicated for the workers or something. I don't know why mobile orders are so complicated for this location. There were three other people waiting when I arrived with one other guy quite upset about the wait--I understand his frustration now.

Popped in on a Friday evening and we got our order quickly, like literally within 5 minutes of…read moresitting down. We tried two chicken plates, with sides of Mexican corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, twice baked potatoes, and mac n cheese. Everything was delicious! The Cowboy chicken hot sauce was the perfect addition to our meal. I took off a star because of cleanliness. While I appreciated the efficiency at this location, it just felt dirty. Our table was dirty when we sat down, the high chair was dirty and we needed to clean it off ourselves, and there were at least 1-2 flies buzzing around, which was just a little disappointing when trying to eat.

Delicious food! Excellent service! Nice ambiance! Will return for more great food, service and…read moreambiance. :) Mary M.

My 3rd review here. I hardly ever review a place twice, let alone a 3rd time…read more I really wanted to say that whoever the dude working the counter this evening 8/28/25 was super nice and friendly, and the food today was honestly delicious. I tried the cauliflower "not chicken" for the first time and it was somehow better than the chicken. The consistency was perfect and worked with the dry rub of spices really well. Everytime I've come here I've left impressed. The combo price should include a drink though, that's my only complaint.

Staff was great! Food was great! The people that served us…read morewere on top of it, especially for my visit being in the evening. Restaurant was clean and the wall art was a nice touch. This chicken place is a common stop to me no matter where it is. The only downside was I ordered a #2 which is two sliders and got two different flavors and they were improperly labeled.

First time to eat here. The chicken tender was very big and very juicy and very flavorful. The…read moreFrench fries were very flavorful. The Dave's sauce was good. I had my food delivered and I was very happy to see my bag sealed up. I felt safe to eat it.

This was my first time there and I wasn't too impressed. The chicken slider was good but I don't…read morerecommend getting the tenders by themselves. The cheese sticks were just ok but for 5 pcs and fries at a $15 price tag, I'd definitely recommend passing. Unfortunately I won't be back but this business wasn't the worst place I've eaten at by any means. Just too pricey. Sorry.

You know a place is good when you're already hungry again thinking about it, and that's Mike's…read moreChicken Shack! We gave this Plano spot a try on a whim and could not have been happier. The fried chicken was incredible, juicy inside with a crispy coating that had just the right seasoning. My wife grabbed the chicken tenders and said they were amazing, easily some of the best he's had. The staff was excellent, warm and welcoming from the second we walked in. The atmosphere is relaxed and homey, the kind of place you instantly feel comfortable in. You get a generous plate for a really reasonable price too. We are absolutely coming back to try other menu items!

Great change from typical fried chicken fare. Choose your level of heat. The options vary…read moresandwiches or boxed chicken. It was a delicious choice. I had a slider.

Yummy chicken and full of honest and ambitious workers that are eager to share their love for soul…read morefood. They are still on the DL, so please continue to spread the word and support this lovely small business! EVERYTHING WAS MADE AND DONE WITH SUCH LOVE!! Mary Sue taught these workers well. Order was piping hot. They definitely cook as they go and don't let the food sit under a heat lamp. Tbh, the food was on the spicier side, so if you have a superrrr low spice tolerance like me, try to get extra ranch instead of Mary's signature sauce to balance it out. Chicken and pickle on a stick was a fun and new twist to try! I don't like pickles but my friend said it was good and would buy again. She said the pickles tasted like they make them in house (fresh!!). Not a bad price either ($4.99 I think.. might've been $6.99). Dough boys were yummy! A good glazed donut without the taste of fried oil. If I was craving sugary bread, this is the best dessert to soothe it. The regular roll that comes in the box is truly yummy as well. I got the peach sweet tea and boy it was indeed a true Texas sweet tea. SWEEET!! Delicious. The turn into the restaurant is quite a sharp turn and easy to miss, so slow down so you don't pass it.

We stopped by Mary's Sue's Hot Chicken on Sunday for lunch, and overall it was a really good…read moreexperience. From the outside, I expected it to be a smaller spot, but it was actually much bigger than I thought. Everything inside was clean, and even though there were a few people ahead of us in line, the process was simple--you order first, then grab your food and find a table. The cashier who helped us was super nice, which made the experience even better. We both ordered lemonade teas--one peach and one watermelon--and they were honestly a 10/10. Not too sweet, more on the tangy side, which I loved. It wasn't overly crowded--maybe around 10-12 people inside, with a couple more eating outside--so it felt comfortable. We ordered the chicken with the sweet spicy flavor, along with fries, mac and cheese, pickle sticks, and rolls. Everything came out fresh and tasted really good. There was about a 10-15 minute wait, but that's expected for fresh food and totally worth it. The presentation was great, and overall the food hit. The only thing I wasn't a big fan of was the dough babies, they were a little too thick for me, just a bit too much bread, although the flavor itself was still good. Overall, I'd give it an 8/10. Definitely a spot we'll be coming back to!