I saw this place while driving down the road and decided i try it out. I was welcomed in as came through the door. At the counter the staff explained to me the menu and also highlighted some favorites. I did not believe the Texas hot would be as hot as it was. The meat fell right off the ribs, which i love. The tenders were insanely great. I recommend if you want tenders or ribs, give this place a try. read more

The Cookshack - 1/2 Rack and 2 Tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Spring, Texas

Always great people there are awesome ! The customer service expands beyond 5 stars thank you

I use to live near the washington avenue location however recently moved out here and this location was closer.. so i wanted to give it a try. I love the location here and the patio has great seating that is shaded. Jordan took my order for me and he offered exceptional service! I was definitely pleased and will return! read more

I've been here 3 times and the food is always good! I love the chicken sandwich. You can customize the amount of spice to your liking. Chicken is crispy, juicy, fresh. My kids love the Mac n cheese. Sweet potato fries are good. It's always very clean and staff is friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Hard pressed to choose between hog heaven and sleezy chicken. Chicken won this time and was absolutely delicious. Good comfort food. Highly suggest the Texas heat. Good flavor that does not overpower the rest. Looking forward to a return trip! read more

Great food! Loved the ribs, chicken, and macaroni! Even the waffles and salad looked delicious. Will definitely eat here again.

Great food and service! It was relatively quiet when I went at 6:30ish. Would definitely recommend if close by again!

The spice was just right on the chicken and the ribs. I had the kale salad with fried spicy chicken on top. Good dressing, lots of peanuts and overall YUM. More fast food like than I expected but we will definitely go back. read more

The customer service was friendly and inviting. I had the hog heaven, which is an order of crispy fries topped with coleslaw, off the bone rib meat/bbq sauce and the shack sauce. The hog heaven was tasty. The kids had chicken/waffles, which they enjoyed as well. I would return. read more

If you're over 35 years old just drive right past this hipster place. The building is like a barn so it's loud as he'll. They serve the food on metal prison trays. And it's way overpriced. read more

Tried a new chicken place that just opened called The Cookshack. The restaurant itself is cute from the outside in. Insulation is lacking so it was pretty loud inside; we chose to sit on the patio. It was peaceful with pretty plants across the front with a nice breeze. I ordered the chicken & waffles with no heat and a side of macaroni and cheese. My two sauce choices were honey mustard and gravy. Chicken was plump hot & juicy with a crispy coating. It was hard to choose which sauce i liked better because they were both really good. I thought the mac & cheese was just OK. The waffles came with a cinnamon butter and powdered sugar. They were good but I think I will ask for it to be crispier next time. My son also got the chicken and waffles but he chose medium heat with fries & the shack sauce. The sauce was a play on Cane's sauce. He loved everything. My husband ordered the chicken tacos, medium heat and french fries. He said the heat level is just right & he definitely will be back again. The have beer, wine and margaritas but we will have to try that next time. They have several heat levels for the chicken starting with no heat all the way up to AMF. I will let you ask the staff what that stands for. read more

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Went to check it out. First I was greeted and helped with deciding what to get. I went with the chicken and waffles and it was delicious. It was nice and clean and this please has great hospitality. The staff is so nice and ready to serve they are all about great customer service. My kids loved it and it's family friendly for all ages. They also have a bar if you want a beer or a quick margarita. I love the lemonade. Amber was a great hostess and very knowledgeable about the menu. She was so sweet and willing to keep the customer happy. This place is awesome and I'm glad we have one near me. The Mac and cheese is so good. The door is fresh and next time I'm going to try and get there before 7pm to try the ribs be they sell out. Also a great place to meet friends. My kids enjoyed it and I'll be back many time just because the service is so good. You can also watch the game guys while you have good food and fun... read more

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Tried this place for the first time a while ago and was pretty disappointed. The chicken I received was like chewing a rubber tire. I didn't even finish it, as it was too tough to even eat. I don't even know how it's even possible to cook chicken like that. read more

Randomly found this place online. Such a gem! Chicken tenders are awesome! I don't like spicy food so I got the lowest heat level. Delish! Had the waffles too. Was really a good choice. My brother had ribs and tenders. He got his chicken hot and was sweating by the end - he loved it! For his side dish, he got the Kale salad and said it was good. I got a side too w the chicken and waffles. I picked sweet potato fries because a review I read said they were good. Another good choice! The service was good, too. You order at the counter and they bring the food to you. It was pretty busy (lunchtime on a Friday) but the food came out quickly and everything was hot. They visited our table a couple of times to ask if we needed anything. There are TVs on the walls and they had sports on. I noticed they had beer too. Would be a good Saturday afternoon choice during football season. Overall, I'm glad we tried it out. Will definitely be back. read more

9/23/22-My husband got the tacos and then we shared the rib and chicken tender combo. Two small little chicken tenders sitting on top of a piece of white bread. Barely had any crust on the tender. I was looking for a good crunchy juicy chicken tender. Also, it was a little tough. Very disappointed. The ribs were tender, but over cooked. Why do people think that it's a good thing when ribs fall off the bone. Look at any good barbecue restaurant and you will see that the meat is supposed to stay on the bone so you can pick it up and eat it. You're not supposed to be able to pull the bone out of the meat and then have to eat it with a fork. It tasted like ribs that were done in a pressure cooker and then sauced and put under a broiler to caramelize. Not good. Another first and last trip. read more

10/10 Some of the best chicken & fries, the ranch is even good!! & you HAVE to try the ice cream sandwiches. Will definitely be back read more

Good food and good service. We ordered to-go for four people, we didn't have to wait long, chicken was well seasoned, tender and juicy. Mac n Cheese was not great. We were missing a side order when we received our order, they gave it to us right away and were very nice about it. read more

I have eaten here, in person, twice and ordered Door Dash 3-4 times. In person, the ribs and tenders are AMAZINGLY good! The ribs are fall off the bone tender and the tenders are moist and hot! All but one time for delivery, it has been great! I HIGHLY recommend it. read more

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We visited The Cookshack the first weekend they were open. Especially for a new business, they were on the ball! The restaurant was spotless and well-staffed. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, and management was very present. The restaurant was pretty packed, but they were handling the crowd well. The food was amazing! They offer ribs and chicken tenders. We did not try the ribs, but the tenders were great. They are offered at four heat levels. My son had no spice, and my husband and I had medium. The flavor was excellent, not too spicy at all. My son enjoyed the honey mustard sauce, husband had their sweet and spicy sauce, and I had ranch and blue cheese. The ranch and blue cheese were the least favorites, but still good. For sides, we tried the macaroni and cheese, fries, and dragon fries. All were delicious, especially the creamy macaroni and cheese. The sweet tea was perfect. My son didn't care for the lemonade. Overall, this was a very positive experience, and we look forward to our next visit. read more

Love this place! We usually get the family deal nuggets or chicken strips as take out and haven't been disappointed. Went inside for the first time recently and we were all very pleased with the menu variety and tried different things. A+ on the chicken sandwich and the chicken and waffles. We like to get the hot chicken no matter the meal and it's a favorite place of ours. read more

Finally a good hot chicken joint in Spring! Came during lunch hour, and was surprised at how little the wait was for our food. I got the chicken sandwich at the heat level just under "AMF" (hottest one) and it was on point with a good amount of heat that my nose started to run haha. Good sized sandwich, not greasy, and juicy chicken with good toppings . Delicious! You get one side with it and they have a good variety. My friends sweet potato fries were so good and a had a little sweetness to them. They have chicken tenders and ribs here too which I didn't try but I will next time. Definitely coming back again, can't wait!! read more

We are new in woodlands , my boyfriend and Me were looking for some place to eat chicken, we found this place and the chicken Was outstanding, crispy and good flavor. read more

The Cookshack - Highly recommended! The people were pleasant but was not tip jar - Chicken Shop Near Me - Spring, Texas

Second time at this place. Will be back. Ordered the medium chicken tenders with Mac and cheese. Tenders were hot and fresh. Mac and cheese was very good and will definitely order that again. We did get a side order of ribs even though we heard they were not that good. Well I agree and will never order the ribs again. They seemed to be boiled as they were dry and not very flavorful. Best part of them was the bbq sauce read more

Do yourself a favor and stop....that dang sleazy chicken bowl is but that's not the only thing good. I've had the salads there also and they are on point too. Coworkers rave about the chicken and rib plate, but it's a lot of food. You won't be disappointed read more

If you are looking for a spicy chicken fix then this can be your go to place. The staff, despite how busy they were at the time, were extremely attentive and helpful. They have a bar inside also in case you'd like some adult beverages. Even the chicken and ribs combo were good. You will leave fat full for sure and your taste buds will thank you for all of the variety that they have. read more

Great food good value, I will go again. The rib and chicken combo was enough for me and the wife

I'm gonna start with a 3 star review but I plan on going back and giving them another try. It's a new restaurant in our area so I loved the atmosphere and cleanliness. Everyone was super helpful as we arrived at 11:30 for lunch. I ordered their 2 finger special with a side of sweet potato fries. And I ate most of the fries right away they were so good. But I didn't want the chicken to get cold so I dove in, mild heat dipped into bbq sauce. It seemed greasier than I had wanted. And the flavor was all right. But I was a bit disappointed with the chicken after eating those delicious fries. But like I said, I'll be back to try them again. And get a pic next time. read more

We ordered the ribs and chicken tenders. The ribs were hard and needed seasoning. They put the rub and sauce on top but they were not good. The chicken tenders were very small but they gave us 3 due to the supply order. We had margaritas and they were good. read more

Just as awesome as the Washington location. Service and staff are super friendly. And the food. I iive next to iah and will happily say it was worth it. Try the off menu sleazy chicken. Coleslaw yes. Mac and cheese yes sauce yes chicken tender yes. Just yes. read more

If you'd like chicken fingers this is the place to go! Reasonably priced, great service, and the food is amazing. I had the medium spiced chicken fingers and will definitely be going back. read more

Chicken is tough and has no flavor. The servers behind the counter taking orders were too busy chatting it up to acknowledge people until there were several people standing in line, and then they looked shocked despite looking at everyone as they walked in. The family tray comes with A LOT of food, but the taste just wasn't there. The Mac and cheese and regular fries were the best part of the meal taste wise. This place could totally have a lot of potential, but they need to do something to add some flavor to the chicken and make it more tender. read more

excellent place, highly recommended, super friendly and all the food very well done. From the salads to the fried chicken I have no complaints, I'll be back for sure. read more

Great hot spicy chicken tenders! Had the Texas hot which were delicious!! Great new place!!

Not only was the food spot on and the closest thing to Nashville hot chicken I've had in Texas but the entire staff was SO friendly! We will be going back and telling everyone we know about it!!! read more

The Cookshack - Chicken Shop Near Me - Spring, Texas

Everyone that worked there, even the busboy, were very friendly and polite!! The food was great. Ribs were magnificent. The manager was super helpful and even gave us a free taste of the ice cream sandwich for dessert. The atmosphere is good too, but the people made it really special. read more

First visit was great but there were a lot of management there since it was opening week. Today visit was very disappointing. Confusion at the door and slow to take order. There was another cashier at the bar that could of taken the overflow but staff was too busy chatting. No ice at the beverage center and out of Diet Coke. A staff member stated it was being sorted but just put a "out of Oder" sign on the selection. Salad was great on the first visit and was looking forward to having it again..... avocado was slimy and hard and the salad was half the portion was previous visit. Also it was very warm in the dining area. No shades on the windows and no ceiling fans. It was very cool on previous visit and hotter outside. Will be a while before going back ... too expensive for that many issues. read more

First time experience at this restaurant and it was wonderful. The chicken was moist and delicious. The macaroni and cheese was creamy. Service was quick and everything was served hot and fresh. read more

You order your food as you come in and then sit down so it is pretty casual, food comes quick and it is amazing, good portions and the chicken is to die for! Service is very handy and it busy too so go early, enjoy the food and stay a while!! read more

Never tried The Cookshack before, so this was my first time at this store. A great experience overall. I'm fine with counter service. The big difference is they bring the food to your table, and then buss (not "bust", as one illiterate reviewer wrote), the table afterwards. Ordered the rib sandwich special, and it was perfect in appearance, preparation and taste. Piping hot, too! Got the medium heat level, just as a starting point. I'm a heat lover, and the medium hit the nail on the head. Ordered a side of Dinosaur Fries, because I was told they were spicey. Apparently, I was served "regular" fries instead - no spice whatsoever. Okay, mistakes happen. The table server brings my food, and there's no cup for the drink I ordered. Okay, I get up, walk back to the counter for my cup, and poured my own. I then sit down to eat, and the sandwich is sumptuous - I would guess there was a half pound of meat on it. I immediately realized I needed a fork, which was not provided. I looked around, and everyone in there had not only a knife, like mine, but also a regular table-service stainless fork. I got up, again, and walked to the counter, asking for a fork. Instead of a regular table fork, I was handed a Mickey D's style packet of black plastic cutlery. WTF? This is an $18 lunch, for God's sake, but I don't get a table-style fork?!? This place has promise, and in all fairness, the young guy who took my counter order was new and didn't even know that the rib sandwich special was available. I pointed out the sign behind him, he checked with the young lady training him, and I got the meal I wanted. I think Cookshack has great potential, but they have a lot of wrinkles to iron out, at least at this particular store. read more

Amazing chicken sandwich, macaroni was on point, business was clean, customer service was so polite, and it was so fast my food came fresh and hot! read more