Love coming to this Cane's. They definitely keep the Cane's standard alive. Sometimes when big…read morefranchises come to Santa Maria, the quality starts to slip and they end up getting that "Santa Maria reputation," but that hasn't happened here. This location is just as good as every Cane's I've been to in Los Angeles and Arizona. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, the service is fast, and the restaurant is consistently clean. The managers, Matt and Ben, are always cool, professional, and seem to run a great team. There's also another manager who wears glasses that I usually see in the mornings. I forgot her name, but she's always incredibly sweet too. I've honestly never had a bad experience here. The food is always fresh, hot, and exactly what I expect from Cane's. They keep Cane's the way it was intended. Nothing but 10/10 experiences every time.

I went in with my friend and asked to get extra canes sauce I payed for extra and when I got my…read morefood there was only 1 sauce in our order and I went to ask for the sauce and he said "I gave you one how many did you want" and I replied saying I wanted one extra and i payed for it and he grabbed it and tossed it on the table

Had the chance to recently visit Dave's Hot Chicken in Santa Maria. I'd been to the San Luis Obispo…read morelocation previously but didn't get in a review...so here are some thoughts. Both restaurants were clean in appearance and prompt in their ordering counter customer service. Suggestions were made by Jolene (Cashier/Associate) regarding "the heat" levels one could select...and if you haven't been before, the edification should be welcomed. I ordered 2 Single Sliders (one "not hot" and one "medium"...both without pickles). Total for 2 Sliders w/tax $15.20. Okay so, the Sliders were yummy (5/5) but even though the Chicken hung over the bread/bun...they seemed to be on the smaller side. I don't know why (except I've order plenty of Chicken Sandwiches from other local eateries) but the Sliders weren't as satiating as a "meal" on their own. Perhaps I was expecting too much...after all, they are clearly labeled as "sliders" (not sandwiches) on the menu boards. With the tab being over $15 dollars, I also felt the Slider(s) a bit lacking in the "value" factor. No cutting it in half for a second meal...oh well. I'm not complaining though about the Sliders taste, they (at least my Medium) was delicious. So...will I revisit Dave's Hot Chicken, probably...I'll just order a Dave's #1,2,3 or 4 (Slider/Tenders with sides) instead. On this occasion, in this Yelper's opinion Dave's Hot Chicken in Santa Maria truly earned (cleanliness, customer service and quality of food) a definite "recommend" 4 Star review.

"Messed up" is an understatement... My girlfriend (vegetarian) wanted the cauliflower nacho fries…read more They weren't on the website, DoorDash or the app (as a menu item or substitution) - I called and after they repeatedly told me it was a "substitute option" and that "other customers order it" they just said my only option was to come in. I had to send my dad to go get it - he stood in line, ordered them off a notepad I prepared, he comes back to drop off the food in between his lunch and my girlfriend spit it out mid bite. Chicken. No one is mad or angry at this point. Since I was just on the phone with the store, I called back and "Joleine" answered and couldn't have been a less compassionate store manager. Spoke over me 5+ times, repeated that "i could've ordered online" (like that wasn't my first option) and with all the power of the Dave's Hot Chicken store manager within her she came to the conclusion "there's nothing else I can do" since we threw out the food immediately. I didn't want a refund, I simply called to notify them that they messed up and to make sure this didn't happen to anyone else. I would've NEVER have left a bad review, I love Dave's and have been a customer since Location #1, I've met Dave, Arman and Tommy - amazing people. Amazing company overall. I'm only writing b/c it's my only recourse for wasting hard earned time and money only to get heartlessly shooed away by Joeline. When she told me she was the manager my jaw dropped. That experience was bad enough to get me to write my first yelp review in 6 years. Please do better for the next person. PS: If management sees this, Do not contact me. Do not try to refund me or apologize please - your manager made it clear that's not how things are done on her watch today. Take the L and improve.

My husband and I ate at this restaurant many years ago and never forgot how delicious the real…read moreSanta Maria BBQ was.  We stopped in and had lunch.  We shared a #5 combo, which came with tri tip, chicken pinto beans, salsa, and flour tortillas.  OMG!!!  It was even better than what we remembered.  The chicken was our favorite out of everything.  It was to die for!  This was our first day and first meal of a 10-night road trip.  We ate at many restaurants throughout California and Nevada, and we both agreed that this was the best meal we had on the entire trip!  If we lived closer, I'm sure I'd stop in at least once a week.  If you are in the area, stop and check them out.  You will not regret it!

Amazing food, especially the tri-tip burritos -- packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The…read moreservice was friendly and fast, and the ambience was relaxed and welcoming. Definitely coming back!

So Popeyes no matter when I go seems to be in the 2 star range. I can say that I love their food…read morebut usually it's the service that is below par. Today, service was good, but the two breasts we got were incredibly small. The breasts my son got as well as my grandson were bigger. The fries were lukewarm. Maybe my expectations are too high.

I must give a shout out to these workers. I put an online order in half an hour before close. I…read morepull up and the girl that was working tonight on Thursday August 27th 2026 was an absolute gem. Very professional and so soooo nice. I know sometimes it is taboo to order from a restaurant too soon before closing but she gave no signs of any dismay. Her personality was not only professional but also very friendly and charismatic. The food was hot and so good as well. I order the blackened strips and I know its a made to order item because a lot of people dont order it. But the crew tonight handled it so well and they were so nice to me i will be back every week. I dont know who the young lady handling the window was tonight I didnt get her name but she was a consummate professional. She handled herself very well and was clear communicator. Props to her. Props to all the staff tonight thank you popeyes!

My husband and I decided to check out this place on our anniversary because honestly I love some…read moregood fried chicken We got the Big Bird Tray so we could try out a little of everything. Everything came out hot and ready to eat. Chicken was flavorful on its own, with great crunch, and not too much batter. Sauces were all excellent as well, I really liked the hot honey. Mini buscuits were so cute! Great hidden jem in Old Town

The food is incredible, not a single bad option on the menu. The JFC Sandwich is classic, their 3…read moreby 2 is the best deal and their weekly specials will have you coming back again and again. The breading on the chicken is perfect, the juiciness of the chicken is mouth watering. The baked beans are delicious, and the mac n' cheese is rich and creamy. The staff is incredible, sometimes it gets very busy and you can tell they're overwhelmed but they are all kind, focused, and will make sure you're still taken care of. I have yet to sit and eat in Jonesy's but the times I have gone in to pick up my food, the ambiance is calm and friendly.

Recently went for the Pompanator burrito (with some spicy salsa in the side) and it was BOMB AF…read more 10/10. I do recommend it. I also want to add that the service was excellent as well! Good job to the guy who took my order he was very nice and cheerful.

Quality and decent prices. Still haven't tried their menudo on the weekends.. heard its a must…read moreearly birds! 8.7 rating!

For the most part I always receive good food items from Chick-fil-A. Even when we eat inside is…read moreclean and everyone is friendly. But as of recently the drive thru window service is lacking. I have had a few times when I get home and all my items are not there but that happens in a few different restaurants. This particular time I returned to get the two brownies I paid for on the last trip, but did not get. I placed my order which was sent in wrong but the employee at the payment kiosk called in to correct it from spicy to not spicy chicken. She even had to explain to whomever "the same sandwich, just not spicy". Well, by the time I got to the window, the matter was still getting sorted out. So I sat there for about 4 minutes watching a lot of horsing around. One girl fixing her braid and applying lip gloss, two girls dressing one of the young men with a salty vest to go out to drive thru, another girl completely combing her fingers through another girl's hair to put it up in a clip. YOUR IN A KITCHEN FOR GOD SAKES. Finally they sent me to park because they were still sorting out my sandwich issue. WHERE IS THE MANAGER. These girls need to be trained better. There were a total of 5 employees in that area and just one focused on the job. I will be taking a break from them for a long while until they can get it together. At Jack in the box only one person is at the window and they get it all done without sending me parking.

Ordered a 12 ct grilled nugget in drive thru…read more Took my order home and received a regular 12 ct nugget. Not what I ordered but I decided I would just eat anyways. First nugget I bit into had a very stale texture, the temperature of the food was off and mind you I live down the street from this location and went straight home to eat after drive thru order. Old stale nuggets is what I received. I called the restaurant and was told to come back to get a refund. I went back and explain to the cashier and a front of house lead who was very rude over the phone and in person. I won't be coming back here and i'll let other people I know not to come back. If I could give 0 stars I would. Very disappointed.

If you've read any of my reviews to would know that I'm a sucker for hand-dipped chicken strips. I…read morehave literally been all over the country searching for the best hand-dipped strips. I downgrade restaurants that switch to frozen. With all of that said, the best hand-dipped chicken strips in the country at the moment are in SLO, CA at Jay Bird's Chicken. The young men working the counter were quick and seemed to enjoy their job. The cook in the back smiled as she carried out a tray of fresh chicken before she got to breading it. The setting in a small group of restaurants meant everyone was able to choose what they wanted - even if it wasn't chicken strips (everyone went with the strips!). It was a welcome break from seafood at Pismo. We'll be back if we're ever back through SLO.

How does this place stay in business?…read more Wasn't busy. Long line to order. I ordered...a solo tender. 20 minutes.

I had a horrible smash burger last week. This place should stick to chicken. The only positive was…read moreour service. Thank you to the nice girl with the braids!

While walking downtown of Santa Barbara, we stumbled upon this creepy looking alley . I was so…read moreintrigued by a chicken fast food being in a random alley!! Walking to order food, the decor and outside is so cute. I love the art and it's just a little hidden gem basically. We got the cheese curds and the combo of 2 Sandos and Fries. The fries are super flavorful unlike any other. The sliders are bomb, the coleslaw hits with their chicken. We got the spice levels of Country and Mild. Country was for me since I can't really handle spice. But trying Mild, it wasn't much spicy either. So I suggest getting anything higher if you want a kick to it. The cheese curds are basically small versions of mozzarella sticks , pretty good and cheese and it comes with a lot! I'd come again to try their spicier flavors.

Great experience! Mariah got us squared away with all our hot chicken needs! Even with a full…read morehouse! Not to mention the store was super clean and just a overall good experience

Literally the best Daves Hot Chicken I've been to! Not only was the chicken amazing but the star of…read morethe show was Andreas. He was so kind and helped my family and I navigate the menu and sauces to make the yummiest meal ever! I don't normally write reviews but I had the bestest experience, how could I not!