Great fried chicken. If your looking for chicken & tired of the same old KFC or Churches this is…read morethe place to be. Not in a good neighborhood but I have a client over here so I go when I'm in the area. Chicken is juicy, crunchy & has great seasoning. Maybe spicy to some but it's very good.

Amazing price 8.99 2 fish 6 shrimp with fries. Taste great! Fast service! People standing around…read morethe area a lil sketch buts it's next to a gas station.

I love hot chicken and that's what I was craving for a drive back to Austin so we stopped in here…read moreand were pleasantly surprised. The food was amazing. My boyfriend actually ended up getting a half rack of ribs along with his two tenders and mac & cheese with the dragon fries for us to try on the side. I stuck to my 2 tenders and the sweet potato fries. We had so much food left to take home with us and the prices were great as well. Its counter service with lots of options so be prepared to order when you get to the front!

Ambiance: Fun quick bite & to go spot in Spring with a western meets industrial/modern vibe perfect…read morefor a quick lunch, weekend family/friend dinner spot, or ordering takeout! Fast and friendly service. Pretty affordable pricing, I really the chicken bites - good deal and filling! They have a nice patio seating area. Multiple table/dining options including booths. Bar area as well! Parking onsite. We were a bit confused when ordering drinks. We wanted to order our food and then sit at the bar to order a round or two of drinks. We were told we had to order drinks at the cash register - which just made the entire drink situation a bit difficult because we couldn't tell what beers/wines were available. Besides that, we enjoyed The Cookshack and will go back!

I'm gunna start with the food I know some people don't want to read the whole story. Lol But it is…read morean interesting one for those who do. My order: 5 piece spicy with Laynes sauce and ranch it ran about $14 for the meal. Chicken- very fresh they were definitely made to order for us. Very crunchy and juicy. Seasoning/Spice level- wasn't too spicy. More on the mild heat. I'm very sensitive to salty food these were highly salty. That was my only critique bc other than that they were delicious. They are also real tenders unlike canes which seem to be strips of chicken breast. Laynes sauce was decent. I tasted the black pepper. Paprika and definitely celery salt in there. Those note were very up front. The ranch was just ranch lol. The meal came with fries and some Texas toast. They also have shakes that's looked good but didn't try one this time. Now the story: Ok wow this place was an eye opener and had me highly curious my friend said u got to try Layne's chicken I'm like I had canes before. He said no Laynes. I'm like I never heard of that before. So we went since it sparked my interest we went and on the ride there I was wondering what came first? A new "chicken or the egg?" Thing. Lol. So I looked it up on AI and sure enough Laynes was in 94 and originated in college station TX. And canes. In 96 in NOLA. As we pull up to this location on 132 E Airtex Dr. you would never believe what was right next to this place. Yessss A Mother flipping Canes lol. I'm like are we on a batttle ground right now. lol. They literally have the same menu. And are neighbors. So now it was even more of a question which one is better? So it you are trying to decide: LAYNES - actual chicken tenters. Crunchy. Juicy. Way more flavor. Even though highly salty. Maybe it was just the spicy ones. I don't try the regular tenders. The do offer shakes here as well looked good but didn't try them. Always a plus for some shakes. Laynes is definitely a place to go to. Canes, Who's ur daddy? The answer to that is Laynes lol

Let me start off by saying I use to go to the original Layne's in College Station a few years back…read morewhen my daughter was at Texas A&M and it was one block from her apt. The chicken fingers were a lot larger and I think hand battered, but definitely made to order. With that said all chicken finger/tender places (Cane's and Zaxby's) all went to way smaller size fingers/tenders around Covid time. That is my only complaint is the size of the fingers/tenders. Not sure if Layne's still hand batters or if they now use pre battered frozen product. Couldn't tell by looks. Size went down and price went up lol...3 piece spicy is what I ordered and $9.49 Hot and tasted great, good spice and I got the jalapeño ranch sauce..nice kick and sauce was great. Place is brand new and looks fresh and modern and clean. I will return but on a day that I am really hungry I'll have to order the 4 piece but at $11.40 it's pretty high.

First time here, highly recommended by friends and colleagues. I ordered the classic wings and my…read morehusband ordered the basic chick with Mac and cheese. Ordered to go the main chick with little heat. Everything was juicy, made fresh and delicious!! Service was excellent also.

First time trying out this place and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is pretty spacious with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. There were about 2 others patrons eating when we entered, and no wait to order. We ordered tender combo with fries and mac n cheese. In addition, we ordered the Cluck Norris fries. All items were fresh and flavorful. They are very similar to other reputable hot chicken establishments. Overall it was a good experience!

Color me impressed because I actually really enjoyed this place!…read more We ordered their tenders and their sandwich, both of which came with fries, for a total of roughly thirty dollars. Expensive, yes, but the tenders were pretty good value (can't say the same for the sandwich, as the chicken 'patty' was really just two small tenders layed upon the bread. Anyways.) I believe that they use the tenderloin for their tenders, so I enjoyed the quality and cut of the meat, and I particularly liked the breading: it's slightly thicker and crunchier than Dave's while laying on some serious flavor and heat, but it's not entirely batter and crunch due to the significant portion of meat. I also liked the cut of fries they offered. TLDR: good chicken meat, good crunch, liked flavor and fries, tenders over sandwich

Very convenient location near Bush airport, food came out within 15 minutes and their self service…read morecounter makes it easy to order. The location is small, and so I just ate in my car. The food itself was alright. It was very greasy and the fries looked better than they tasted. Overall I'm not sure I'll be back since it felt overpriced for the quality and taste of everything.

Our family tried the bbq mac fries, buffalo mac fries and chicken sandwich and they were all…read moreseasoned very well, crispy and filling! service was great, place was clean and our food was prepared hot and pretty quickly. Definitely a must try if you're in the area.

If you need something tried and try, fast and convenient - this is the place!…read more Their chicken is juicy, flavorful, and crispy so you're getting all those tasty crunchy bits in every bite. The service was fast and they walk thru the menu pretty thoroughly to help you decide what you're going to like. The seating area was pretty clean too for how busy it was. All the staff and customers were nice so the environment was great

Best chicken spot Good food great service…read more God bless this location God bless the staff

Dream was good. Food was great pe usually but the mac n cheese could be better. We'll come back.read more

Hippo Burgers was a a pleasant surprise to find! Knowing that I would be in the area for training,…read moreI decided to look for a lunch option the day before. Hippo Burgers popped up on my Yelp search and was not too far away, so I bookmarked it. Could have went to the Popeyes near by, but I really had a taste for a burger. Reviews were solid, so I figured why not?! Drive was bumpy to HB, but that is typical for the Aldine area, so drive carefully! Parking lot was plentiful even during lunchtime, but I did arrive just before 11:30 so I may have missed the lunch break traffic. Still about half of the restaurant was filled up. The menu is straightforward and outlines the ingredients on the burger. Desiring a burger with bacon, I ordered the BLT Burger- without mayo added mustard. You will find that the burgers are not too overly inclusive with a bunch of toppings but include one ingredient that makes it unique enough to make a statement (i.e. bacon, mushrooms jalepanos...This gives HB time and focus to make an oustanding meaty and flavorful patty to showcase their burgers which gives it that homemade burger vibe. Plus the order came out quick! Portion size was generous and worth the price. Very tasty burger that will keep you full the rest of the day. I cannot forget the fries, which came out fresh and hot. A pinch of salt- just how I like them, which was the deciding factor for me to eat at HB versus driving back to training and risk my fries getting cold! I gladly indulged in every single bite of my burger and fries. Plus, I love that they have Pepsi versus Coke beverages. They sell one cup size for fountain drinks. Dining in? free refills! I also liked that the tables are spaced out and give people room to eat. Tables provided plenty of paper towels as well as you sink your teeth into your burger and possibly get a little undignified. No one will blame you. Good food deserves to be devoured and I most certainly will be back again to indulge accordingly.

I got the bacon cheeseburger and it was amazing. A big burger with plenty of flavor. The fries were…read morea welcomed surprise because they were equally great!

Best service , incredible food. The chicken just falls off the bone and is so incredible…read more Definitely will go back

Traveling all day from Seattle to Houston. 2 hour line for the rental car. After checking into the…read morehotel, this was my first meal of the day and it didn't disappoint. Ari, our server, girl you're a gem. She executed that balance of being attentive without making anything feel rushed or like she was hovering. She recommend the "dang hot" spice level and it was on point. The chicken was piping hot, seasoned well, and spicy. Loved the Mac and cheese and greens. We got the Szechuan fries, which were just ok for me, but enjoyed the crispiness of the fries. The PB & chocolate pie was so good, too. Just the right amount of peanut butteriness and chocolate. Perfect harmony. If I lived here, I know I would eat here all the time. Delicious food, good prices, amazing service. I couldn't have asked for more after such a long day of traveling.

It's been awhile since Chick Houz and I have crossed paths. I guess you could say that we were…read moregoing no contact. Not without strain ofcourse, I was just a little distracted with other pursuits and unwilling to make the drive to Humble. My first visit to the Spring location, I'm excited to announce that Chick Houz and I have reunited, and the meal was delicious. We ordered the family meal (the chicken special), both desserts :), and ofcourse a chicha morada. The whole chicken plus three sides was enough to feed four (and likely another), and while we were expecting maximum flavor from the chicken, the yucca fries were a beautiful, crispy, soft, comforting surprise. If I could, I'd eat them daily. That being said, I'd honestly reorder everything. If you've yet to give them a visit, know that they're worth droppin

We stumbled upon a small Peruvian spot near our hotel, and it turned out to be a great…read morefind--especially after a few days of Mexican and Tex-Mex. It was a nice change of pace. The restaurant itself is cozy and inviting, with plenty of seating. The menu offers a solid variety without being overwhelming. Our food came out quickly, hot, and smelled amazing right from the start. I ordered the Lomo Saltado--tender beef sautéed with red onions and Roma tomatoes, served with white rice and crispy French fries, topped with a touch of cilantro. It was very flavorful and satisfying. I also had a cup of chicha, the traditional drink made from purple Peruvian corn, and it was nicely done. We also tried the Brasa Burrito, which was packed with pulled rotisserie chicken, queso fresco, green onions, cilantro aioli, and a bit of fried rice (chaufa-style), along with black beans, Mexican crema, crispy onions, romaine lettuce, and Roma tomatoes on the side, plus your choice of sauce. A unique and tasty combination. The rotisserie chicken itself was excellent--juicy and well-seasoned. We had a half chicken (all white meat) served with rice chaufa and French fries, which made for a hearty and delicious meal. Our server was attentive throughout, checking in on us and making sure we had everything we needed. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. While it wasn't as authentic as what I'm used to, it was still a very enjoyable meal--especially for Texas.