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    The Dankery

    3.4 (53 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    Mylo B.

    This is debatably the poorest run establishment I've ever seen. Food was honestly, straight trash, unseasoned, expensive, rationed portions. Place is loud, dirty, takes forever to get your food. (Waited 2+ hours) Overall, worst dining experience in a while.

    Hot honey tenders bacon queso fries
    Sharonika J.

    I would do 2.5 if they had a half star! Customer service was great and the hot honey sauce itself was good. I just didn't see the hype. The line was out the door and the wait for food was 45 minutes to an hour. We agreed to wait to see what it was about! The guy at register suggested Hot honey tenders and bacon queso fries because they were popular so I went with it! The tenders were dry to me, I like that the fries were real fries. I'm glad they had seafood and vegan options. The shrimp burger was ok, needed more lemon pepper. The vegan nuggets were ok the sauce ration for the tenders and nuggets could have been better tossed a little more to get the saucy effect. The ambiance was cool they had the music going and everyone was just chatting waiting on their food .

    Devin C.

    Good af but took 15 mins before someone took our order and half my order was wrong, they did put all the extras on my second plate

    Heavyn K.

    I had the hot chicken plate with fries shrimp and a loaded sauce on top. This food was so dang good. It was worth the wait. Waited for a long time not gonna lie try ordering ahead because honestly waiting here sucked once I got my food though I was so happy, it was some of the best food I've ever had while being out here and I really want it before I go this place was dank like in the name. Everyone enjoyed their food and definitely clean their plates. I'm happy I came here.

    Wings n fries combo
    Thema D.

    I have been meaning to check this place out for awhile now and I finally made it! There is no parking lot but I was able to find a park on the street. I thought it was a bit pricey to pay $18 for 6 wingettes and fries but I wanted it so I paid for it. I got the hot garlic parm wings and honey jerk fries. The wings were good but the standout was the fries for me. Also, I got an Oreo-Birthday Cake cookie. Totally worth the $5 bucks. Music can be a bit loud at times but still an enjoyable environment. I would definitely return.

    Fry's and chicken sandwich
    Miguel H.

    Good food fast friendly people open late. The place is very nice and big. A lot of food for cheap prices.

    Shrimp with the dank sauce is my number one go to!!!!
    Beth W.

    Shrimp with the dank sauce is my number one go to!!!! I love the jerk dry rub for my fries with some honey drizzle, but today I tried the hot garlic Parmesan rub, that's so amazing too!!!! Love the food here!!!!

    Lots of food.
    Troy M.

    Good food! Cute server. Win-win. I got the shrimp platter, three wings, and Cajun fries.

    two trays of food on a table
    Joy C.

    Now, I've been a big fan of the Dankery since they had their food truck set up outside of a brewery company in Durham, but I just recently got a chance to pull up to their location in Downtown Raleigh. They have so many different variations chicken and loaded fry combinations to choose from and every single one SLAPS! They also have chicken Phillies, chicken tender sandwich, hot dogs, wings and shrimp trays - and they can all be loaded. I enjoy the hot garlic parm tenders with crab fries covered in lobster sauce. And obviously, you must grab a couple of ashleighbakesdaily cookies for the road!

    Chicken queso fries
    Caroline D.

    I got the chicken and queso which was very salty and peppery with spice but not necessarily any deeper flavor. The chicken was very very shredded and didn't really feel like chicken but just like specs of meat. My friend got the honey mustard chicken wings which were much better and you do get a lot of protein for what you pay for. There is no AC so it was sweltering hot and the TV was just playing very loud drama TV. The service was fine but I don't exactly get the hype. It seems like food truck food and feels like a food truck inside. If you get the food for take out definitely much more enjoyable experience.

    Shrimp plates with fries
    Terenique J.

    Food: This is the second time me and my husband went. The food was amazing with a nice movie! Shrimp crispy but they put too much sauce and too much salt on the shrimp itself. But overall the fries are always our favorite last time he tried the shrimp burger and it was amazing and i tried the chicken tender tray with lemon pepper they were not lemon pepper it was some honey sauce and the chicken tasted fake! Service: 10/10 they are always friendly nice and working hard to get everyones food out and they send a text message to your phone notifying you thats your food is ready Ambiance: is chill and laid back! Neon lights and music is always blasting! I LOVE IT . and they have plenty of lounge space and tables for it to fit a good amount of people! Black owned business and community supported for sure ! We will continue to come back and support

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    Not worth the price. Food was overcooked and tasteless besides the sauce they put on the chicken

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    Bojangles

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    3.3
    (93 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Hey NC state. SO, my last review mentioned 2 places that I supposedly had to try while out in North…read moreCarolina. First one being cookout, second being bojangles. It's BO time I guess. Came after camp around 2:30 on a Sunday. Not super crowded and much different ambience than I was expecting. Ordered and split the 3 piece supremes dinner and asked for a bo-berry biscuit and a cheer wine (first time trying both) This place is great! Being from California, we don't have these anywhere near us and it's a crime, the chicken here is fine. Probably similar to a Popeyes, but the fries are maybe the best fries I've ever had. Both kinds of biscuits, the Bo-Berry and the regular Biscuits are fantastic. The berry one is almost like a cake/scone and the biscuit is a regular dinner biscuit but it's so buttery and fluffy. really great stuff. The cheer wine was basically cherry coke but not mad at it at all Overall, pretty freaking good. Pissed that I get to have this now and will maybe never have it again. Try it out 4.25/5

    I was not going to write a review initially because I felt that the marked friendliness of the…read moreCashier over -rode the negatives.Then I got home and opened my Order . I ORDERED and paid for TWO WHITE pieces of chicken and a PICNIC sized Pinto Beans. After paying for my order I realized that I wanted to add a tea .The Cashier said that I could have it for free .Which I thought was exceptionally nice and good marketing and made a mental note to favor this location in the future . They first brought me a regular size pinto beans .When I pointed out I had ordered a Picnic size I was brought another small size and told the two of them equal a Picnic size ( No it is not .Two small containers of beans equals 1/2 a picnic size ). I decided to overlook this because " Free tea"!) Then I got home and saw that while I had paid extra for two white pieces of chicken I had been given a dark and a white . One of the pinto bean bowls had been SCRAPED out of a canister and contained inedible PINTO SLUDGE. The biscuit and the tea were good . I am writing this in detail in hopes that some manager sees this and can correct what is going on at this location .Frpm my observation it appeared that no one was keeping up with what food was needed until AFTER they ran out. Again a happy acting group but they need better management.

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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.1
    (19 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    Friendly service but it was very slow even when not busy. It took 15 minutes to get my order so I…read morehad to take it to go. Not exactly fast food. The food itself was good. It's pricey but good quality and large portions. The sliders are huge. Don't mistake them for being small. Plenty of parking in a shared lot by the garage. Tables are easy to maneuver around with an assistive device. Would come back. I have 4 stars because it took a long time. I suppose good food takes time but it also takes the fast out of fast food to wait 15 + minutes for a small order. I'll be better prepared next time. I also deducted because the bathrooms were nasty and there was no toilet paper in the stall. It says to flush twice and it's apparent people didnt because the toilet was stopped up and I couldn't get myself to use it. Then finding no toilet paper was enough to make me skip it all together. I would definitely make it a littler easier with the pick up. First off we couldn't hear what number they called and some of us older folk can't remember numbers. I had to get my receipt to confirm the number because I couldn't remember if it was 5 or 6 or what. Then the order came and looked nothing like I expected and I had to check again to make sure I had the right number. If they can keep the bathrooms clean and call the numbers a little louder, I think it would help a bit.

    Too expensive for 2 plain chicken tender combos. The meat was juicy, but just too expensive For me…read moreto really justify buying this again. I tried my husband's mild seasoning and didn't like it at all. My plain chicken was better, but what's the point if you're always getting plain at a hot chicken joint? We won't be returning

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    Meat & Bite

    Meat & Bite

    4.7
    (95 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Food and Drink: I had Meat & Bite for the first time while on a work trip! For dinner, I had the…read morespecial with a smashburger, chicken tenders and french fries. The smashburger was phenomenal!!! It had their special sauce, jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on it. The burger was well seasoned and cooked just right with those smashburger crispy edges. The chicken tenders were also well seasoned, crispy, fresh, and actually tender to the bite. The fries had the perfect amount of salt and crisp and I didn't expect to get it, but my meal also came with a nice slice of texas toast. Overall, I left with a good first impression, and am definitely coming back next time I'm in Raleigh. Customer Service: Upon arrival, the owner introduced herself to me and welcomed me in. She was soooooo friendly!!! I appreciated her entrusting me to one of her cashiers for recommendations when I told her it was my first visit! He was down to earth and very outgoing when asking what I had a taste for and how hungry I was and advising how he hooks his food up! Needless to say, him recommending the special was the best idea! Ambiance: This place is casual, well-lit and inviting. It's next to the college campus so it's ideal for a group of friends meeting up in the evening or for lunch!

    Amazing service, prices are great. Food is good for the price, very clean and healthy tasting…read more I wish their chicken was crispier but it's still healthy tasting and cheaper than canes. We'll be back! Had really good service last time :)

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