I took my teens to the Beacon Hill location as a treat and, surprise, five hours later we were all fighting for a seat in the bathroom. It tasted okay, if bland, going in but was anus lava coming out. I can't hang this on any particular thing, but the timing and obvious Devil-in-my-arse consequence points right back to Popeye's. Would I go back? Nope, I'd rather eat something from the gutter. If I could offer negative numbers, it would get -3. read more

Not bad, so far as deep fried chicken/fast food goes. However I did find a chicken feather in one of my pieces. First time I've ever encountered this in my 50+ years eating out at these types of establishments. Mashed potatoes were instant and out of a box, ditto for the gravy (what else would you expect?). The mac n cheese had no flavour, and was like mush. I get a kick out of how many here praise these sides. Been once, and I doubt I'll be back again. Far better chicken options nearby. Cluck N Cleaver anyone? read more

LOVE THIS PLACE! There's always a line whether you're inside or drive-thru but it moves quickly and the staff are friendly. The fried chicken (spicy) is amazing. I wish they had the cajun rice at this location but they only have rice and beans. If I lived closer, I would be there once a week, which would be dangerous for the waist line! read more

Ever since Popeye's came out I always wonder what is with all the hype? The drive thru is pretty long to the point it can almost go on the main road and have you seen the inside? It's usually packed. To me Popeye's is just like KFC but a bit more pricier, although their chicken is better than KFC. Guess you can say Popeye's took a majority of KFC and other local fried chicken customer. So my girlfriend and I decided to go to the drive thru at 10:30pm in hoping we could give it a shot. Little did we know is that the line was was really long and there was a sign that says it closes at 11pm, so we wondered if there are some people that are almost close to the order box would Popeyes be deny them service or would they try to clear the line as much as possible? It wasn't until we came closer to notice another sign that says "drive thru open until midnight." We proceed with ordering and got a 8 piece half-n-half family meal (half regular and half spicy) which includes 4 biscuits and your choice of a large size. I was disappointed on how the biscuits were dry and the fries were really stale - as if it passed the shelf life and the employees just kept it and didn't bother to cook a fresh batch for the customers. The chicken on the other hand was indeed like what everyone says; juicy and tender. Get this, we ordered a family meal but apparently it didn't came with a drink that was incorporated within the price of $25. What I find that caught my attention was that there was a truck trailer just parked a couple of metres behind the restaurant and a team of 5 employees had to go out and collect more chicken. That's a big red flag because it's not stored in the proper storage temperature and can contain cross contamination! The trailer could be temperature controlled but we don't know that so it's best to say that it is "cooked" through room temperature. Although my experience was okay I would have to go back in order for a second review. Popeye's Louisiana Chicken is a definite must try. Would I recommend this restaurant? Probably to those who want to try something else besides KFC. read more

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The south has come to the north(west)! Popeyes came to Calgary to a very hungry and eager crowd. I, like many others, have been wanting to try to ever popular American fried chicken joint and to see what the fuss is about. Verdict? Pretty impressed! While they don't have the full American menu (which includes the seafood), you obviously come for the chicken and they also have the Canadian twist of having poutine! They have a lot of combos to choose from and we decided on getting the family size for 4, which included 8 pc chicken (mixed regular and spicy), 4 butter milk biscuits and a side. We added an extra side so we can sample as many things as possible. The total came out to be $30 which I thought to be pretty inexpensive. The staff were incredibly efficient and polite and while there was a mix up in our order with one of our sides (the place just recently opened so it's been really busy and packed, so I don't blame them), they were quick to offer us a replacement or we could wait 4 min for another batch to be prepared. The takeaway? We got a super fresh batch so the chicken was incredibly flavourful, tender and crispy. The spicy had a kick to it, but it wasn't too overpowering. We got sauces as well, but they really weren't needed as the chicken was well seasoned. The sides weren't too bad! The mashed potatoes were pretty salty, but not unbearable, the biscuits were pretty good and the corn on the cob was drenched in butter. I'm not a huge fan of super buttery corn (thats just me), but I do know people that are. Will probably try different sides for the next trip. Overall, the chicken, staff and price get a 5/5! The sides are a 3 (for now). Will definitely be returning when the crowds subside. read more

Oh Popeyes! I have had Popeyes in America a few times and I thought we weren't missing anything by not having it but now that we have it, I am glad we aren't missing out! (That makes sense, right?) The chicken is so good. I really like the breading, it's that good old southern fried thick skinned chicken! It is well seasoned, both the mild and hot are equally delicious! I think what make Popeyes so good has to be the hot sauce and the biscuits! We don't have any other fast food franchises that serve these items, I think! It's definitely worth it to try Popeyes, maybe wait for the hype to die down, we waited about 20 minutes in line. The only thing I didn't like was that the mashed potatoes already had gravy in it. And I am waiting for those amazing American pricing promos :) read more

This is for the Sunridge store. Got the deluxe chicken sandwich combo. Pop and Fries were good Deluxe chicken sandwich was ok at best. Wanted to charge me for a dip. I would have thought one was included but nope that will be 30 cents. Service was Good, the store was clean but was hoping for more from my chicken sandwich. Might give it one more try but definitely not in a hurry. read more

This chicken is the best I've had, but unfortunately I tried only 1 piece and cold fries as my hubby picked up a 4 piece to go and only saved me a piece!! But I'm glad he did, otherwise I would never had tried it. So much flavour and you can get regular and spicy. It is juicy, not greasy, and the fries are well seasoned. I did not try cornbread as my hubby couldn't save a bite for me, but he says fantastic! I loved it, but I will do a true review when I can actually sit and enjoy the hot meal!! read more

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - Chicken shrimp and sides - Fast Food Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Popeye's is another American franchise tapping into the Canadian market and no one is complaining. My husband and I walked in on a Friday afternoon and the place was packed. You can get combos that come with various # pieces of chicken, 1 biscuit, 1 side and 1 drink. Upgrading to the platter for a couple bucks get you another side. We got spicy and mild chicken flavors, and mac/cheese, Cajun fries and coleslaw as our sides. The biscuit was super rich and buttery. The mac and cheese tasted like KD but the Cajun fries and coleslaw redeemed an otherwise lacklustre team of sidekicks to the superhero. The chicken was fresh, the batter was crispy. However, it wasn't the freshest batch. To accommodate the massive # of customers, Popeye's had tons of chicken already sitting under the heat lamp. Therefore, parts of my chicken were dry. I still give this four stars because the service was friendly and I'm hopeful this unremarkable experience was due to meeting high demand. Popeye's is the chicken everyone needs, but not what we deserve. It's certainly worth another chance, but go when the crowds die down. read more

Popeye's is certainly a treat and something a bit different. With the number of fried chicken places in Calgary (more than most people know) I thought they would have to go a ways to stand out. I wasn't disappointed. The breading is a bit different from KFC and Chicken on the way, it's both lighter and crispier at the same time. If you like hot then get the spicy. It's not burn your face off but it does have a nice little bite to it. The line ups in both in store and the drive thru have thankfully died down as well making it a lot easier to spur of the moment chicken shop. The sides are good tasting as well and again different than the usual at KFC. One complaint about is that gravy comes on the mashed not on the side. The coleslaw as well isn't like what I was expecting from having travelled in southern US it is much more like the usual prepackaged affair most places serve. The last thing to mention is that while I like drumsticks I have received at times up to half my order as drumsticks. In an order of 12 pieces 6 of them drums? It hasn't been that way on every order so I suspect it's more to do with whoever is serving up and what they have left on the racks. Overall a good experience and very good tasting chicken. Definitely worth returning and watching for offers/coupons. read more

Went on a Monday night at 830pm and decided on the drivethru thinking perhaps it might be a bit quicker. From start to finish it was about 40 minutes, so probably best to only come here in the beginning if you have time as they are still new and crazy busy! The chicken was worth it! Got the mild and it was super tasty and crunchy. Will be trying the spicy next. Great portion for the price as we got the platters to try a couple sides. Fries are good, mac and cheese was ok. The mardi gras mustard is delish! All in all a good experience to try but I will be waiting until those lineups die down to try it again! read more

Went there around 11am :) already a line up but managed to get out order in for family size meal !! It was pretty economical compare to OGam and Wow chickens ... services was fast and quick !!! Didn't come with drink ... just one order of side dish.( Cajan fried ) was amazing ... biscuits was warm soft and very nice and comfy !! 8 pieces of chicken .. got half spicy and half regular ... honestly can't tell the difference... the spicy was not spicy enough and regular was crispy and crunchy !! Ready juicy chicken over all for the price ! Worth the trip and worth the wait !!! Because if we go to Ogam or wow chicken it will probably cost around $45-50$ ... the whole family meal with Cajun fried ,, strawberry pie and shrimp nuggets $33.00 so YAS to saving ! read more

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Pretty average in my opinion . Fast and clean place . Chicken is ok staff were fine. Best of the entire meal was the biscuit.... Fries were a little cold read more

Ripped me off of a popcorn chicken that I didn't find out until getting home. Then when I asked for mild, they mixed in a spicy that messed up the eater. Attention to detail sucks. read more

First Popeyes o went to in the city, have only hit the drive through, but it was always fresh and really liked it.

I had always wondered what Popeyes would be like - and for a vegetarian like me, I knew there wouldnt be much to partake in. That said, my hubby and I went there mid week - mid afternoon - and to our suprise, even at that time of day it was packed. People were hanging out for tables - and luckily I got one. I can tell you that without question - the biscuits are incredible. SO GOOD - so good in fact that we got a half dozen to take home. I ordered some sides - the coleslaw is deliciously different with dill in it. The mashed potatoes are comforting and tasty, and the macaroni and cheese is rich and definitely a guilty pleasure. Now I didnt have the chicken - but my hubby said it was delicious- moist and tender - not greasy, but with lots of crispy batter. All around I saw people with insane amounts of chicken on their trays - and with all that crazy flaky breading - it all did look quite good. The service is fast and the team there are clearly well trained - its a well oiled machine in there. Piece of advice - go during off peak hours, and grab a table and then send someone up to order for you all, or you may end up without a table. Popeyes lives up to the hype. read more

OK, These are 5 fast food stars- so tamper your expectations to a level where you are receiving food in a paper bag though a window... OK, you there? I went here NYE at about 8:45 PM. The restaurant is newly opened, and popular, I had heard stories of lineups and traffic jams, but man, when you need some red beans and rice, you need it, right? I have to say, door to door from my car only took 14 minutes- I think this was incredibly fast considering there were 8 people in line in front of me inside the store, and at least 10 vehicles waiting in the drive through. In addition, one person ahead of me ordered over 50 pieces, and this barely held up the line! I have to say, the staff and manager here are top notch. Let me say that again, the staff were handling this like pros- I hope they keep up the quality level and don't let it slide. OK the food- It's popeyes. If you have had the chance to visit this chain in the states, then no surprises here, if you have never had popeyes, and only know the sad existence of KFC, then you are in for a WOW! Chicken is crispier, juicy and deliciouser (I know that's not a real word) than KFC. The spicy style is where it's at- don't forget to ask for honey (it's free!) and hot sauce to go with. You can also order half regular half spicy for no extra charges. To be honest, it is not far off from Olive chicken, but with a cajun zing. And great sides. Mashed potatoes and gravy here are a total win! and of course red beans and rice (although I have to say I think it's better in the states, using a popeyes in Ottawa as comparison too, no idea why though...) Coleslaw is forgettable, mac and cheese is OK, fries are average but I always go for mashed potatoes or beans and rice. Corn on the cob is OK, but tastes watery- like it was cooked, frozen and then reheated (which in reality is probably exactly what happened...) The biscuits are really good too, but don't ever look up the nutritional info on those. Trust me, you don't want to know. really. just eat the biscuit. Totally worth a visit if you are in the mood for fried chicken, but if you hate line ups give it a few more weeks, or plan a visit at an off hour. My only regret is that they don't seem to have "Cajun Sparkle" which are little seasoning packets that popeyes in the states always have- I fill my pockets with those when I can, so useful in the home kitchen ;) read more

Spicy fried chicken and buttery biscuits! My favourite fast food. The spicy chicken tenders are better in the states but that spicy fried chicken is delicious!!! read more

ammazinfly good chixken. Why can't all places have this great the food. Is it so hard to learn to time and prepare everything properly. The chickeneers amazing tender juicy all the flavors you ask for the sauce is great everyone coming here it's an hour wait now line up anytime of the day. You don't even need to read this review if you see this place and you see a line up at the door you know it's the best most amazing chicken you are going to have. everyone orders 30 to 50$ worth here of chicken so just wait and it will come. read more

If I enjoyed this type of meal, I would be giving it more stars. Ordered 2 meals for my family, so I only had samples to review. The chicken tender had a really flaky batter that I do prefer over other styles of fried chicken- meat was tender and juicy. I have a huge weakness for fries- even though I wasn't in to the seasoning and they tasted like they are cooked in the same oil as the chicken- overall, mediocre fries but I still ate many of them. The biscuits were amazing. The corn was soaked in butter, which is not my taste at all (I actually prefer bare corn- so again, ate a lot but didn't "enjoy" the taste. My kids loved it, but they still prefer Cluck and Cleaver. read more

Just got a 12pc chicken. Got home and opened the box to find that all the chicken was totally dried out. Every single piece - definitely not freshly made, not only was the crust dried out so was the inside with no taste. Even the coloring was dark brown on some chicken. After trying one piece i had severe upset stomach. Yes spent a lot of time in the bathroom. We threw the rest of the chicken out. Very disappointed. Didn't' this location on Aviation Rd. NE just open up?? I called almost immediately and no one in that location would pick up the phone. Definitely will not be going there again! read more

The food was not good. the corn overcooked, the gravy watery and the macaroni salad was simply awful. The Popeye is located at Sunridge. This is the second time I tired Popeye and the second time I was disappointed. read more

Comparing to it's competitor-KFC, it 100% deserves a five star rating! New business in YYC, very busy, and always lined up both inside and drive through.But that's nothing to do with the store. Who known it would be so popular! Excellent services. Staff there is consistently clean the table and store while answering the questions in a very politely manner. For people who had experience got some dry piece...I assume the manager would change for you if you let them know? read more

We waited for 35 minutes in the drive through, but were excited to try something new and were really hungry so we each ordered platters, one regular, one spicy. You get a dry biscuit with your chicken order, and a choice of two sides, coleslaw & Cajun fries was our choice. The chicken was over cooked, dry and very bland! Such a disappointment after reading the reviews. We got 4 pieces of chicken each for roughly $30 & ate two pieces each and threw the rest in the garbage bin. We certainly won't waste this kind of money on their so called Louisiana Chicken ever again. read more

The sides are amazing, the biscuits are absolutely delightful and the chicken is crispy, flavourful and juicy. I highly recommend this over any other fried chicken place like KFC or chicken on the way. The line up was huge though, so be prepared to wait a little bit, but it was totally worth it! read more

Been coming here lots since it open. Food is great, service is getting better and better every time. I understand the line ups and waited one time for over an hour. BUT today! (Feb 22 17) I decided to use the drive Thur. (37 mins) when I was about to place my order, the lady told me that their debit machine is not working. Wish they had a sign or something letting people know, instead of waiting for nothing. Common sense. Who carries cash now a days? read more

I loveee Popeyes and go to the beacon hill location weekly. Today I went to the one on 17th ave and I was disgusted by it. We went through the drive through and were very specific with our orders, they even said it back to us correctly. When we got to the window little miss know it all handed us a Diet Coke... which is fine. I understand people make mistakes but when we corrected her she makes a snobby remark saying "no you said Diet Coke" which nobody said so she pulled that one right out of her behind. Then we got home and started to eat when they didn't give us the sauces we specifically asked for. Oh and to top off this whack experience, the iced tea tastes like diabetes. read more

Good chicken. Horrible service. Drive through attendant was rude and obnoxious. And our order couldn't have been more wrong . Will never return to this over hyped place with my family again. read more

Finally got around to visiting this place after it opened 7 months ago. Pretty busy place still and by some miracle I managed to snag the last parking spot and went inside. I ordered the 8 piece, spicy, to go. It's decent fried chicken, but nothing earth shattering or mind blowing. Pretty average. Nice and crispy and still better than KFC, however, Chicken on the Way is just as good if not, better. Worth trying once, but I won't be returning for a while, if ever. read more

love the chicken and everything fresh. didn't like the gravy though. mash potatoes are awesome. had trouble for parking and very busy drive tru. busy restaurant and didn't have enough seats for stay in customers. Very fast service so I gave a five star. read more

Love it. Real crispy chicken. The way KFC used to be once upon a time. i was craving crispy chicken and popeye have it.

i mean its just fried chicken not much about it that stands out also the store is dangerously overcrowded we are talking about 100s of people read more

Totally disappointed with customer service. frontline crew named Michael was very very rude!!!. After ordering chicken , I was still contemplating on my side dish to order, he told me I am taking long,. It was just a minute or two and he was very rude in telling me that! There was no line up during that time . This Michael never greeted me nor smiled during order taking and never said thank you after the order! very rude indeed. Never been treated like this on any food establishments I've been too. The chicken was good but this experience left a bad taste on my mouth! read more