I can't believe I've lived in Raleigh for 19 years and this is my first visit to Tookie's. I drive past it all the time and even used to get gas from the gas station it shares space with. They have their own entrance, but are connected to the gas station store. I was greeted warmly by one of the two young ladies working. I didn't realize they only take cash or check, but luckily there an ATM in the gas station store. They have several tables to sit and enjoy your food! They have so much more than their famous chicken salad, some of their other menu items: tuna, BLT's, burgers, hot dogs, PBJ and pimento. They also have soup and chicken salad to go. For dessert, they have cake slices and cookies!! Oh and French fries! I ordered a chicken salad sandwich, toasted to go, with lettuce and tomato, and a slice of coconut cake. I definitely enjoyed my sandwich, it was nice a big. The chicken salad has a great taste. I'll definitely be back!! The service is great! Super friendly and serving with a smile. read more

Tookie's Grill - Sandwiches Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A True Raleigh Landmark! Don't let the fact Tookie's is connected to a convenient store deter you! Tookie's Grill is a beloved Raleigh landmark for a reason. It's been serving up classic, crave-worthy comfort food with that perfect hometown feel for years. The signature chicken salad is hands-down the best chicken salad in Raleigh! Creamy, flavorful and packed with just the right amount of seasoning it's absolutely addictive. The pimento cheese is rich, tangy, and full of that Southern kick, and the classic southern hot dogs are grilled to perfection with all the fixins. For dessert, the homemade vanilla cake with chocolate icing is pure nostalgia in every bite, moist, fluffy, and topped with that thick, fudgy icing that makes you want to order a second slice. Everything tasted fresh, made with care, and hit all the right comfort-food notes. The service was friendly and efficient, and the atmosphere feels like stepping into a piece of Raleigh history. If you're in the area, Tookie's Grill is a must-visit. Best chicken salad in Raleigh, no question! Highly recommend this family owned restaurant ! Rod Gray Cypress, TX read more

I am NOT a chicken salad fan- or so I thought. Until about 20 years ago. A colleague told me about Tookies and I "had to try it". So finally, I did. I fell in love. Tookies is honestly the BEST chicken salad I've EVER had. In fact, it's Theo my chicken salad I will eat. It is a family-owned business and with true home-cooking. Someone from the family is always there. They're kind and remember every face! Love supporting a small business like them! And here's a tip: get the full pound. You'll regret it if you don't. read more

I was in the area and decided to pick up some of their famous chicken salad and also the pimento cheese spread. I was also hungry for lunch and thought I might get a quick chicken salad sandwich. When I saw the sandwich costs almost as much as a half pound of the chicken salad I decided to have lunch elsewhere and just get the two items I stopped in for. Both the chicken salad and the pimento cheese spread were great for a quick dinner for two with enough leftover for a couple more lunches. The food is fresh, the employees are friendly, and the short line moved fast, not to mention parking was available. Check them out if you haven't yet. Cash or local checks only!! There is an ATM in the attached gas station that has a service fee. read more

Overpriced and slow, rude customer service. I have no idea how good their food is because they have always pissed me off with their attitude like I should be thankful they can rip me off. This is the 3rd time I've walked out and I will never go back. Three strikes & you're out! read more

Terrific BLT and the best Pimento cheese. I get these two items every time I go. Service is very friendly. Only takes cash. Prices are a little high. read more

LOVE Tookie's Grill! If you are a native North Carolinian and miss your Grandmother's cooking, this place is a gift from the heavens! All fresh, simple ingredients made with love. You cannot go wrong with any choice. Chicken salad, pimento cheese, vegetable beef soup, beans with country ham, chicken and dumplings, even the BLT is superb. Take out or eat in and feel like you've been ported back in time to a drug store counter grill. CASH or Check only - The owner/chef (referred to as Mama or Grandmama, depending on who you are talking to behind the counter) hates those credit card use fees and refuses to pass it on to her customers! read more

Good home cookin' y'all. Vegetable soup to home made chicken salad on toasted potato bread. Hot dogs out of this world and hamburgers that will keep calling your name! Tookie's is family owned since 1983! Located adjacent to the CruiserZ gas station. Be sure to try the pound cake too! Your belly will thank you! I cannot adequately describe Tookie's but just know you'll think you've just left your momma's kitchen! read more

Tookie's Grill - a sandwich and chips - Sandwiches Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Update August 2021 Covid was a tough time for all businesses and felt the need to update my review to a positive review. We enjoy going to Tookie's once every other week for lunch. Food is very good and the staff is great. My only complaint is: When y'all going to add Square, Venmo, CashApp? lol Cash is harder to come-by these days. :-) read more

Tookie's has the best chicken salad in North Carolina. It can be purchased in different sizes for party's and events.

I am writing this after just one visit to Tookie's but I had a great experience and just had to share it. I have heard people talk about Tookie's before and have passed it many times. It is attached to a Cruizer's but it does not appear to be affiliated with them except sharing some space. I met Tookie, I don't know what some other people are talking about when they said the owners were rude, but Tookie was nothing but nice to me. We talked about his menu, and it being an overcast day I just wanted some soup. He suggested the Navy Bean with a little onion and hot sauce and a couple of minutes later I was walking out the door with my order in my hand. I got back to my office and had my soup. It warmed me up and filled me up as well. This was not a soup of broth with some beans in there, this was bean and beans and some ham for flavor held together with some broth. I am a big eater and one cup of this soup filled me up. Will I go back to Tookie's? Yes I work within walking distance and have a feeling I will eat there more then I really need to. read more

Tookie's Grill - Navy bean soup! - Sandwiches Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Been wanting to try this place for a while and finally checked it off of the list. Tookie's, home of the "world famous chicken sandwich" is located in a side store that's part of a gas station. It's clean, well lit, and the staff is friendly. Right now (and maybe always but they put a sign in the window) they are taking cash and checks only so no credit cards. They have the usual other options you'd expect such as burgers and hot dogs but how can you come here for anything other than to test out the claim of "the works best chicken sandwich?" The sandwich has a solid amount of chicken on it. It has celery, some onion, and mayo. It's white meat. Overall it's tasty for sure. Fresh and good flavor. I wouldn't say it's the best ever but it's better than average for sure. It comes on Martin's potato bread, which I rarely eat but like so that was also good but some freshly baked roll would have been better. Not complaining here, just comparing what I'd consider as "worlds best." You get lettuce, tomato, and I added pickles (always a good call) to it. You can add cheese but it's American which is definitely not one of my favorites. So, overall, I'd rate the sandwich and place a solid 3 stars. read more

So disappointed with this place. We've been customers since the days on Six Forks. Today the staff member working was not wearing a mask, and told me the rising COVID cases were "made up" because " the government was trying to control us". I promptly canceled my order and left. We try our best to support local restaurants but this is ridiculous and we will not be retuning. read more

They would have a 5* except they stopped selling hamburgers but have not taken down the large red hamburgers sign from their front window. I went in once to get a hamburger but had to substitute. Trying to save time for those who would see the sign and waste their time coming in to buy them. I am not concerned about them not taking credit cards as this a good thing. If this helps to keep them in business not having to pay the fees to Visa. One should not complain about this but should worry when the day comes when cash is not accepted. To those who agree with the person who left the store because she was told that the government is trying to control you. This cook is wrong. They are not trying to control us, they are controlling us. To those that know, no explanation is necessary, to those who don't, know explanation is possible. Enjoy your food here while you can. read more

I was looking for something besides fast food and happened to spot this little place. When I walked in I was immediately greeted. They had the specials for the day posted. I had a toasted chicken salad sandwich, chips, and drink for $9. It was a very large amount of chicken salad. It was delicious. I was asked if I needed anything after I sat down. Homemade warm chocolate cake came out while I was there. They also had three different types of soup and countless other sandwiches. I would definitely come back if I was in the area. read more

Tookie's Grill - the outside of the restaurant - Sandwiches Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I discovered Tookie's while filling up my car with gas. It's this little restaurant attached to a gas station however don't let that put you off, this place is amazing. First it's a family run business and the staff couldn't be more friendly, second they are famous for their chicken salad, and third they have some of the best peach cobbler. They are the perfect place either you're just stopping to get take out while you get gas or if you stay and eat. Definitely recommend! read more

Tookie's Grill - Blt and fries. (Actually good crinkle fries) - Sandwiches Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I saw Tookie's while getting gas. Thinking this might be gas station food, I was skeptical. Once I met the friendly people inside, I felt compelled to help out the local guy during this crisis, so I got twice as many chicken salads as I needed. OMG I am so glad I did! This is the best chicken salad (southern style, so not chunky with nuts and grapes) in Raleigh by far. Definitely a new go to place for that! read more

Their chicken salad is legendary...but we have special ordered a cake before that was never made and we stopped in the other day (masks are still required by city of raleigh and wake county) and the guy and lady working weren't wearing a mask and out of the 7 people in line in front of us, none had a mask on either. I looked around hoping to see some sort of ventilation (door or window open, hepa filter...anything) there was none and the ceiling air returns/filters were black and filthy. There is no chicken salad sandwich worth getting covid over and I'm not supporting this local business who can't follow city health guidelines during a pandemic. Village deli will be my new go to. read more

Way overpriced in my opinion. Ordered only a pimento cheese sandwich and it was over $8. It was good, but for what I got not worth $8 for the small amount of pimento cheese in the sandwich. read more

The last two lbs of chic salad I bought had a bone in each container. Also, the staff wears their masks below their nose and chin. That matters to me. I won't be back. Please care about your community. read more

This is the best chicken salad place in Raleigh, NC. They have the best customer service ever. The prices are good and they make sure that you get everything you looking for. The parking place needs to be bigger and they have a lot of homemade desserts. They have the best southern hospitality. Food gets 5 stars, location get 5 stars. read more

Wow! That's all I can say. Tookies has far and away the best chicken salad I've ever had and it's not even close. If chicken salad is not your thing, their pimento cheese is too notch. 100% a must visit spot in north Raleigh! read more

I was given a half of Chicken Salad sandwich from a co-worker, and WOW!!! I was SHOCKED !!! I have never tasted a sandwich that BLOW my mind !!! Then he give me the banana pudding .... I am looking for this place as we speak... Enough said !!!! read more

Don't let the location fool you. Tookie's is adjacent to a Cruisers gas station with an interior throughway, but this is not your typical gas station food. They have everything from hotdogs and hamburgers, made to order, to award winning chicken salad. I had the chicken salad sandwich, toasted, and it did not disappoint. Also try a giant house-made chocolate chip cookie. Mrs. Gully, Tookie's better half, says she makes the dough herself. I will definitely be back. read more

Does chicken salad get any better????! Only if I had a pound in the fridge right now! You can not beat a chicken salad sandwich from tookies, that is unless you add a little jalapeño pimento cheese on too! read more

This is your grandmother's chicken salad!! Today was my first visit to Tookie's and it won't be my last. Very friendly staff & the chicken salad... piled high & delicious!! I added a homemade frisbee sized chocolate chip cookie to top it off. Enjoyed 1/4 of it & will save the rest for later. Thank you Tookie's for a great lunch on a gray rainy day!! read more

First time going there today and 10 out of 10, they were packed and still timely in getting my food while I was on lunch break for work picking up a lot of sandwiches for myself and coworkers. Everything was perfect and the chicken salad taste just like I used to have back home! Highly recommend! read more

Poor service. The woman that works there most mornings is very rude and always on the phone. The sausages are extremely small and quantity of breakfast is limited. I do not recommend this to anyone! read more

I have been hearing about Tookie's for years and have finally stopped there a couple of times in the past month. The first time I had a burger and fries.... The burger was pretty good, juicy but not greasy, and there was enough meat there to fill out the sandwich... the fries were well cooked and they were crinkle cut... I was duly impressed.... Yesterday I stopped by and picked up a lb of their signature chicken salad.... I have been hearing folks rave about how good it was for years.... $11 later I walked out with my dinner.... I have to say it was ok.... but nothing great.... the flavor was good,,, I thought the chicken might have been lightly smoked although my GF did not agree.... She commented that it was very similar to the chicken salad that her mother makes.... I notice the other reviews comment about poor service.... I had no complaints about the service... The folks I dealt with were friendly, and the food was cooked to order so it did take a few minutes to get my burger and fries... I would not call the wait excessive... I will go back and have burgers and fries, but I don't believe the chicken salad is as great as had been purported... read more

This place has awesome food but you have to be patient. Food is made to order and you can watch them cook it which I like very much. The two ladies who work there are very sweet and makes you feel welcome. I love their southern hospitality. Worth the money. Worth the wait. read more

Tookie's at Seaboard Station (which is a different location from the address listed), is great in my book for fast, friendly service. The whole place is kept impeccably clean and has a family-friendly atmosphere. You can eat inside or out, which is always a plus. Their Chicken Salad is wonderful and their bread is always fresh. The customer service is top-rate and the prices are reasonable. read more

For the past 2 weeks i have been hearing about this place and their famous chicken salad sandwiches. So today i finally decided to go and see what the hype was about. Pulling up to the place reminded me of a small mom and pop dinner which gave me a great feeling about this place even tho it is connected to a gas station. Walking in i could smell the fresh burgers on the grill and made to order fires. Unfortunately i was not greeted when i walked in. But not long after, the cook asked me for my order and i stated i would like to try the world famous chicken salad sandwich and make it a combo with fries instead of chips. I was pleasantly surprised that they use potatoe bread and toast the bread.I also requested extra mayo on my sandwich. Now there is about a 10 min wait time after you order your food because everything is made to order which i really love because i enjoy fresh hot food. The fries i had where basic nothing special to them no seasoning salt available just regular salt. But now The Famous Chicken Salad Sandwich was AMAZING TO DIE FOR THE BEST CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH I HAVE EVER TASTED and i use to work for Chick Fil A and their's isn't bad either but this is hands down THE BEST I REPEAT THE BEST!!!! I will return again.... read more

I've really enjoyed Tookie's in the past for a quick bite to eat on my lunch break with great chicken salad sandwiches but... over the course of a year the service has gone down hill. It appears they are less staffed then in the past and if you want a sandwich on your lunch break times can range from 15 min on the low end to 25 min on the high end and there goes your lunch break. Also, I love love love their orange aid drink its on their menu however for the last 3 months I have stopped in or called and they either don't have any made or haven't received their shipment of oranges? WHAT?? Take it off the menu already Tookie's if your not going to serve it!!! Overall the chicken sandwich is no longer worth the wait time and frustration. read more

The best quick homemade bite you can get. try the chicken salad and icebox cake. they are fast and friendly.

I went to get a double bacon cheeseburger, they said it would take 6 minutes and I sat there for 30 minutes, and then AFTER the burger was done they started making the fries read more