Cookie's never, ever wants you to leave hungry. The short review: They succeed. First, their chicken is always good. Of course it has to be, but it is. Simple as. I've had sandwiches, bowls, tenders, thighs and drums. They're all good. The sandwiches are the high point in my opinion - particular shoutout to the Slawsome and Hot Honey. They're big and messy but tasty. Can't go wrong with them, and I frequently can't help but order one. The bowls are powerful. I've had both kinds on different trips and they're hard to do in a single sitting, whereas sandwich + side is not. Just be warned. The sides are straightforward - what you see is what you get. They tend to be a little more basic, or classic if you will, than the sandwiches. I like this, since they serve as a side/counterpoint. We tend to get the slaw and pot of gold. The fries are the battered style which are very good and combo well with the rest of the menu. Takeout times tend to be accurate and the staff have been working hard but helpful every time we stop in. Most importantly they've been consistently good every time we go - and often during peak busy times, so that speaks well of their kitchen staff. Top marks all around. The move to the new spot didn't slow them down a bit, so make sure you check the address before going if you haven't been in a few months. read more

Cookie's was a let down, I'll start out with that. I had all the hope in the world that this place was going to wow me, but alas, it was not to be. I'll start with some positives: you can order directly on their website (as opposed to being forced to use some fee-heavy service like DoorDash), they're quick, and the Barn Burner sandwich was good. Now for the cons. Either they messed my order up or I was the fool here and screwed up when ordering online, but the four piece tendies I got were plain and utterly spice-less. Being a pepper head and spice fiend, this was a bummer, but it forced me to see that the chicken wasn't seasoned very well. Outright bland one might say. The chicken also had a kind of toughness to it. Not from being really dry or anything, but more from the raw cuts of meat not being trimmed correctly, like I was eating bits of tendon or something. Hey when I order tendies I thought that was cutesy-short for tenders not tendons! They weren't bad, but they were not very good either. The Barn Burner sandwich was decent though, and at a level three of spice, it had a nice heat. I'll give them another chance down the road, but ultimately, in a city that has so many great fried chicken options (Triangle Spirits, S/T Hooligans, and Sisters and Brothers), it's going to be hard to make the decision to choose them again after the meal I had. read more

I was introduced to Cookie's at Ravenna Brewing, when they were doing pop ups. My husband and I were a fan, so we knew we had to get to the brick and mortar. We had visited the Ballard location before they had moved to their new home. Stopped by the new location a few weeks ago. The new location is definitely in the sketchy part of Ballard, but it was nice to have a designated parking lot, rather than trying to find a street spot at the old location! My husband and I both ordered 3 tendies, in cayenne heat (level 2 spicy). Didn't seem spicy enough for my liking, so next time I am going to try the level 3! The chicken is delicious! It's crispy, juicy and flavorful. They offer a lot of sauces to choose from too. Although if you ask me, if you order any spicy level, the chicken doesn't need it! My husband is a dipper though and he likes his sauce. His fave is the Honey Mustard. (I opted for a garlic aioli. I love garlic but it was a little much). Since I was feeling like a comfort side, I selected the potatoes and gravy. (I have also had the fries and the macaroni and cheese). They have a good selection of sides. We love Cookie's chicken! read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Chicken tendies (3) cayenne spice level 2. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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There was a long line of people waiting to eat here and if you're a fan of spicy fried chicken I can see why! I think this is one of the best chicken combo deals I've seen and one of the best chicken places in Seattle. You get plenty of fries and a free side with the combo. I recommend the pot of gold if you're a fan of mashed potatoes! However, my friend did find a small hair inside one of her fries and the service was slightly off putting. read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We placed a pick-up order for Cookies and wow! It was so good! We are picky about our chicken and finding a high quality chicken tender in our area can be really difficult but thankfully Cookie's nailed it!! We did the half and half bucket with a level 3 spicy for half. The level 3 had good spice and flavor and next time I'll have to try their level 5 ghost pepper. The chicken was well seasoned, crispy, juicy and tender and the fries were super tasty also. The portions are large and both their ranch and the Sunny Sauce were excellent. I highly recommend them for hot, fresh and absolutely delicious chicken and will be back to dine in soon! read more

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Omg so mad that I have not tried this place out sooner! This food is so amazing. I'm a southern Grove from Texas so I know some good fried chicken. The chicken tenders are perfectly fried. I did try mine with no spice. But the fried chicken with the spice at it was phenomenal. They gave you a good portion of everything and some amazing sauces that I added all in like the hot honey (which I can drink from the bottle) and the zesty ranch! The customer service was great. It helps me understand the menu. And upon walking in the space is clean, they have a bar and it's a good vibe . read more

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I've been here twice now and both times have been solid! Their hot honey chicken sandwich was *chef's kiss* This time I got their version of KFC's famous bowl. I was able to mod it 1/2 mash 1/2 mac, which was a super dope option. Also, they gave me a side of fries for free + packed the gravy on the side--A+ service! Place was packed and everyone knows Ballard can be meh when it comes to parking but... try it out one day yall! read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Good food, be prepared to wait as everything is prepared fresh for you. I love my spice and was a little disappointed in the heat from the ghost pepper level spice. It comes as a dry rub. The breading was crisp and satisfying. The meat very tender and juicy. The spice level... I have a high tolerance but this was no more than a 3 out of 5. Still worth a go for the quality of the chicken. read more

Been meaning to try this place for a while, but unfortunately I found the food quite bland. I ordered the Hot Honey and the Two Piece, both at spice level 2, and neither had much flavor or heat. The Seattle Sauce was delicious and ended up being the highlight of the meal. Maybe it was just an off day, but overall I was disappointed. read more

Pretty solid food. Chicken was fresh and tender, perfectly crispy. A slightly sweet hint to the crisp too. Collards side was fine, mac & cheese was good. Nothin to call mom about but filling, good portions, and hits the mark. Service was great! Servers were friendly and fun to talk to. Food took ~10mins to come out and came out hot. read more

We got to this fast food spot around 6:30 PM on Friday, and it was clearly popular tons of people were picking up orders. It's a pretty big place with a few dine-in tables, but since it was our first time and we didn't want soggy burgers, we decided to dine-in. I went with "The Barn Burger" burger with ghost pepper (their spiciest one). The heat level was no joke It was seriously spicy, but in the best way. I loved it. The mayo and pickles went great with the burger, and the sandwich itself was massive. Next time, I'll probably skip the fries and sides, and just stick with the sandwich. Speaking of sides the carnival corn and fries were okay. Not my favorite. The corn had a lot of cheese, and the fries were super oily, probably double-fried. But honestly, the burger stole the show. I was like a happy baby after eating it. That spice hit hard but in a flavorful way, not just heat for the sake of heat. I'm 100% coming back for the burger alone!! read more

We were originally planning on getting Korean fried chicken but Cookie's was a spot we were interested in, so changed plans. While I think American fried chicken is similar and difficult to get wrong, it's fair to say Cookie's Country Chicken is a tad above average. Sides also pass the taste test, both the fries and mac were tasty and enhanced the experience. Unfortunately, we did realize we were missing a piece of chicken at the very end. We were starving and eager to eat, so were just enjoying the meal until we got to the end where one of us would get less chicken. Moral of the story is to count chicken before digging in! 12 PC Bucket - as mentioned above, this was 11 pieces for us which is an unfortunate first impression. However, the chicken is made fresh and comes out piping hot. I was literally burning my fingers and mouth. Also pretty tender and juicy. Could maybe use more seasoning on the chicken, but regardless very tasty. read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Cookie's Classic Combo (Fries and Mac) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cookie's Country Chicken has some amazing chicken. The place has a nice vibe and is spacious. The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable. I tried the Barn Burner and Slawsome sandwiches. The real highlight was the variety of dipping sauces they had to go with the chicken. I tried the smokey, sassy, rowdy ranch and habanero ranch, all of which really complimented the chicken sandwiches. The fries were hot and crispy. The mash potatoes and gravy were really delicious too. I definitely want to go here again to try the bone in chicken and the tendies with more sauces. read more

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Wow, this chicken is finger licking good! Chicken is Crispy, moist, flavorful & delicious. The chicken is deep fried with savoring dredge coating every part of the bird ! As soon as I reviewed the menu I knew southern cooking was coming to my palette. I ordered a few drumsticks , small chicken nuggets and the " Pot Of Gold " which is sweet corn topped with a scoop of mash and chicken gravy. Now this is awesome home style cooking and needless to say I gobbled it up. Lucky for me I was able to park out front so I was able to waddle back to the car after a splendid meal. This is one place you'll wanna dine at if you're heading to Ballard. read more

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Such a great place to get fried chicken and fried chicken sandwiches. All of the sides are absolutely delicious too! What a gem! I am so happy we have them in Ballard neighborhood. We have been back multiple times already. Get the bowl too!!! read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Slaw chicken sandwich and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Ended up coming through here on a Sunday night when we needed a late dinner. Went to do an online order for delivery through an app, and between all the extra charges, the total price went up by about a third. We ended up putting an order through their own website and picked it up. It's about a 15 minute drive from the University District. We paid nearly $50 with tax and tip for a bucket of chicken with a side of mashed potatoes. It was really good chicken, but pricing was on par with Seattle. When I arrived to pick up my order, I was surprised to see this place has a full bar. The interior is also quite spacious, not on par for Seattle that I've experienced. read more

I got the hot honey chicken sandwich and it was definitely spicy at 3 stars but not a lot of hot honey flavor. It was also too saucy. The Pot of Gold and Mac and Cheese was so bland we had to add our own salt and pepper. The slaw was good but nothing spectacular. Their fries were great though-- crispy and seasoned. I got a to go order on a Friday night, and they were busy! read more

In short Awesome kids working the floor. Sides and drinks are okay. Chicken is cooked perfectly but not seasoned at all from what I could tell. Round up a star if you like very mild flavors. In long This place has great word of mouth for sure, including from a trusted friend. He seemed surprised we bothered with other chicken places when this one exists. Okay, cool! We finally make it in to check it out. Funky old space with weird curving pony walls and a ramp that climbs up to the dining room and past that to the washrooms. The pay station with the drink coolers is squared off, but there's still the OG bar across the dining room, and it keeps the wave-form wall theme going. No drinks at the bar, though. Just chicken statues. There are a few cans of beer and white claw in the coolers. You check the menu online from a cutesy website that takes forever to load because it's a million layers of slide-out screens with a retro 8-bit look. You can have the look and still build a site with clean static pages that will load in a fraction of the time. Anyway, we got tenders, dark meat, corn, mac n cheese, fries, and a couple cans of refreshments. Prices are good, and the kids couldn't have been friendlier or nicer the entire time. Awesome crew. The corn was okay, the fries were pretty great, the mac n cheese was mushy and under-seasoned. The chicken came out explosively hot; even after 5 minutes with the skin peeled off it was still too hot to eat. Tender and juicy, though--perfectly cooked for sure. The batter tasted like it was just white flour. No seasoning at all. They do have 5 levels of spicy pepper you can add (one's off-menu), but that was the only real flavor on mine, other than chicken and flour. This stuff is done very well if you're the type of person who doesn't expect seasoning in fried chicken, which I suppose some people are. It's good, and seasoning levels aside, they do everything well here. Don't hesitate to check it out if you don't mind subdued flavor. read more

What a total joke ! Closes at 8 pm 20 people waiting for food at 7:40! No one answering phone when I called to order at 7:40 pickup!!! No employees even there when I showed! Now 8:30 & closed!!! Walk away! read more

I'm a big fried chicken gal. Which means that I will both take any opportunity to get some (especially if there are lots of sides available), but I'll also be hyper critical of it. Happy to report that Cookie's is 5 star! The sandwiches at Cookies are perfect. I got the slawesome. The chicken was a huge piece with the perfect outer crunch. The chicken was tender and juicy. The crunch of the chicken paired perfectly with the saucy slaw. The portion is so big that I split with a friend while indulging in a few sides. I enjoyed the mac, mashed and fries. The fries were probably the best slide. So fresh and crispy. They make everything to order so you have to wait a bit, but it's absolutely worth it! read more

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Tastes greasy and nauseating. Also overpriced for what it is. If it's fast food quality that's fine, but price it accordingly.

Best Mac n cheese I have ever had. I loved the famous bowl, the chicken was perfectly seasoned, not too heavily breaded, not dry, and big portions. The chicken was good with an option to have it spicy. Will be back for the famous bowl and mac n cheese, no the chicken though, I've had better. read more

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Every time I go I have a fantastic meal! Having moved to Ballard in the last year, we've entertained a lot of friends who want to see our new place. If we all want to eat out, we take them to Cookies. For us, this place is synonymous with the Ballard experience: the farmer's market, the locks, Majestic Bay and a chicken sandwich. We even live next to a five star pizza truck that we've been to less often than cookies. We often see their server Miles, who is a great guy, and never have to wait long. Even if we do, their restaurant is comfortable, relaxed and pleasant. They recently had to move, and I just want to support them in doing the their thing. Go Cookies! read more

Best chicken sando! Zesty, crispy but tender juicy chicken! Fries were seasoned and super crisp on the outside a little soft in the middle. LOVED IT!!! The pickles really set it off for me! read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Barn Burner - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Placed an order to go on a Friday evening, and it was ready at the promised time. Unfortunately the chicken sandwich was on the receipt, but not in my bag. Remember to double check! Apparently the sandwich didn't transfer to them via the online platform. They quickly rectified this and graced me with a delicious, juicy, crispy sandwich. It was huge, flavorful, and not oily. The chicken nuggets were huge chunks of chicken breasts with a light breading and seasoned well. A large was enough for two.5 adult servings. The fries had a good amount of potato, but had a light panko crisp. Very good! We also enjoyed their honey mustard and ranch. For the price point and quality, I'd give 5 stars! The customer service was memorable too! read more

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One of the best fried chicken burger I have tried in Seattle! The food was amazing. We tried the barn burger and cookies classic. Both the burgers were great but I liked the barn burger more. The cookie classic had sauce which made the bun a bit soggy. I was full after the burger and the sides were not worth it. The fries were a bit over cooked and the carnival corn was fine. Though I can try the burger over and over again it was so good. The service was super fast we ordered at the counter and the food was given to us at the table and the server was very welcoming and nice! The place is cute everything is chicken themed as well read more

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This is one of my favorite places in Ballard. They have a great famous bowl and poutine bowl my husband and I always order. There is a lot of indoor seating. They have an outdoor patio as well. The staff are friendly. For the amount of food you get, the price is very comparable and affordable. The chicken is really flavorful and juicy. It's pretty clean inside and spacious. If you can't find street parking, there's a small paid parking lot right next door. May be crowded during peak lunch/dinner time. read more

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This isn't your typical fast food fried chicken. The tenders are large and contain a hefty amount of tender, juicy white meat. All coated and fried in a herbed, crispy-light breading. Served hot. We tried the 3 tender combo ($16.95) that comes with fries, sauce, and a side. The tangy slaw needs more sweetness in my opinion, but it does feel healthier because it is not sweet. Fries come in a heap and are golden-brown fried. Charming interior and hard working staff. read more

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We stopped by Cookie's Country Chicken on a Sunday after visiting the farmers market and hearing about the great fried chicken served here. The restaurant is pretty casual counter service with plenty of seating, at least during weekend lunchtime. There wasn't any line and there weren't too many people inside so we were able to get our order in quickly. I believe the chicken is fried to order so it took over 20 minutes for the food to arrive. Hot Honey, Cayenne Hot ($12.45) - This sandwich includes a pretty hefty piece of fried breast, moist and flavorful on the interior, with a decent puddle of juice that drips out while eating. It seems like they sacrifice some of the fry time to cook the meat perfectly - instead of the crust becoming a crisp blanket over the chicken, it exhibits basically no crunch whatsoever and barely clings onto the meat. There are pickled jalapenos on top of the meat and shredded lettuce on the bottom, both of which contribute more crunch than the breading. The chicken is drizzled with hot honey, adding mostly a bit of sweetness, but a bit of heat that complements the cayenne hot (level 2 of 4) I ordered. In terms of the spice - it's not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I would actually consider it mostly mild, at least in hot chicken land - enough to heat up the mouth, but not enough to get me sweating. (4/5) Dark Three Piece Combo + 2 Side ($16.95) - This meal comes with two drums and a thigh. All are covered in a thin, but crisp breading - kind of generic, similar to a fast food-type of breading. The taste is mostly of the fry oil but it's pleasant enough in texture. The salt levels are wonky - for some reason both of the drums were exceptionally salty, but the thigh was okay. All three pieces are served piping, steaming hot and have a good moistness level and texture in addition to the the skin being well rendered. It's good fried chicken, but there's nothing especially noteworthy about it. (4/5) For the sides we got the Mac & Cheese and Carnival Corn. The Mac is very thick and served only barely warmed. The texture is basically of tender mush with no crunchy enhancements to be found. A spoon easily slices through the macaroni like softened butter. While the taste is more mild, the texture and look makes the sauce seem like some kind of Velveeta concoction. (3/5) The carnival corn is a nice blend of sweet corn, mayo, and cheese. The cheese is nicely stretchy, much more so than the mac. It's a good flavor blend and is easy to eat. (4/5) Cookie's Country Chicken serves some pretty decent fried chicken. I'm not sure it's exactly worthy of all the high praise it gets, but I think it's high enough quality to scratch any fried chicken craving, especially for people looking for more of a classic fried chicken kind of place. Bathrooms - Two larger ones read more

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First time ever trying this place. The food was spectacular. I enjoyed the hot honey chicken sandwich. Now while the bottom bun was a little soggy it still turned out amazing. Also tried the chicken tenders with fries and noth were perfect. The food was easily enjoyed and ate in full. The customer service was also amazing. I felt more than welcomed when I first entered. Such a great place. Will def come back read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Hot honey chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Great fried chicken! Very juicy, crunchy and also spicy. Level 2 is already pretty spicy for us. The customer service is very good as well. read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Dark Bucket - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mac and cheese was extremely disappointing, chicken was pretty decent but nothing special. Seems odd that you have to pay extra for spice, somewhat comical. Don't really understand the hype but they are a passable option. Somewhere between 2.5 and 3 stars. read more

We have come here twice now since they opened, and that will do it. Almost always a bench full of frustrated people waiting for food that somehow is getting screwed up. Their online menu is completely wrong. Apparently they tell you that you should look at the rideshare menu and that might be right. That is after your first order gets screwed up and you realize something's wrong. It's actually changed again since I was there the first time. The online menu remains the same, but their menu and prices keep changing. If you do make the mistake of going here, make sure you double check everything you're getting. When I was there two months ago, they said they were going to fix it, hasn't happened yet. The staff is slow and disinterested. The food is decent, but you won't get what you ordered or what you expected. Good luck! read more

Cookie's serves some of the most amazing fried chickens in Seattle. They are perfectly golden and crispy on the outside, but juicy and tender on the inside. They are delicious just by themselves, but there are a wide variety of sauces that you can add on to go with the chickens. We tried the sassy sauce, which was malty, tangy, and slightly sweet. I also enjoyed the C.C.C.K.F.C.F.B, which is a fried chicken bowl with two scoops of mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, and gravy. It was super hearty and flavorful. I can't wait to come back and try other things on their menu! read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - The C.C.C.K.F.C.F.B with a side of crispy fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Cute interior and very friendly service! You order at the counter and then pick up your food to sit down. It took a little while to get our food, but that's how you can tell it was fresh - and when we got our food, it was very, very hot! The side of fries were delicious and I would highly recommend the ranch which was very seasoned. The mac & cheese was just OK for me. It's pretty standard mac & cheese. The sandwich itself had a huge piece of chicken and was very filling. I went with the classic with one star spice, but I wish I tried one of their other fun sandwiches! The classic was good because the chicken was good, but other than that, it was just a plain chicken sandwich. For the price I kind of wish I ventured out. Overall, a pretty pricey sando, but you do get a lot of food! Would definitely return! They serve alcohol too! read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Classic chicken with fries and mac and cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

If ever in Ballard, this is a great place for a meal. With all the fried chicken restaurants in the Seattle area, be assured this is one of the better ones for a classic piece of fried chicken, Disclaimer: 4 stars is only due to the recent menu change, removing collard greens for potato salad. read more

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Oooo weeee! Finally SPICY FRIED CHICKEN!! As a CA original, honestly finding spicy foods here in the PNW is a struggle. But cookies country was spicy to me on a level 3 level! The chicken is freshly cooked and crispy! The Togo was quick and efficient. I have not tried the sides but best believe I'll be back for more and try the sandwiches too read more

We stopped here for lunch after hitting our favorite comic book store, per their recommendation. Holy cow we are so glad we did! I got the 2 piece tenders with spice(level 2/cayenne) with fries and my boyfriend got the 2 piece dark meat with the pot of gold(mashed, gravy, and corn) Service was friendly and our food came out piping hot 15-20 minutes after ordering. It was so delicious! Really juicy and great spice level. The habanero ranch was a little thin so it drips off the fries when dipping but the flavor was great, just personally prefer a thicker dipping sauce. Everything was seriously so good. Fries and chicken still tasted good left over hours later when I had them for dinner. Can't wait to go back. We have found our new lunch spot when we come to town. read more

Cookie's Country Chicken - Tenders with cayenne ( heat) and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Wow, this chicken sandwich I had was GREAT. This is a nice little spot in Ballard to get fried chicken. My friend and I got the Slawsome, which is one of a few sandwich varieties on the menu that only differ from each other subtly. The filet of fried chicken on these sandwiches is enormous and juicy and excellently cooked. I got it at a spice level of 2/4 and that gives it a nice enough kick; my friend confirmed that the 3- and 4-star spice levels are very intense. This really tasted great. Just a really satisfying sandwich. I also got a side of mashed potatoes & gravy which were not noteworthy. I really recommend stopping in for any of their sandwiches. read more

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Cute restaurant with very nice front end service. This place gets really busy so I can tell it's definitely a local favorite and I get it, I definitely want to come back and try other items on the menu. I ordered two orders of the 2 piece with one side each and then got a third side additionally. The chicken is seasoned well and cooked nicely as the meat is pretty moist. The downside to the chicken (bone in at least) was that my order in particular was very greasy when compared to my companions order. There was actually a pool of oil in the boat and while taking a bite into the chicken there was a small surge of oil from the meat that coated the back of my throat and I couldn't stop coughing as there seems to be cayenne thoroughly mixed into that oil. The meat itself was good though, but the skin was not as crunchy I think because of all the excess oil. Either way I would love to try the tenders or the sandwiches they look very good. The sides are pretty good. The mash potatoes and gravy were only sort of warm, I think they would have been a hit had they been hot. The corn was corn, good. The Mac and cheese was hot, and it was pretty good i definitely finished it. Overall I would come back to try more. read more