Most of you probably know that Raising Cane's does exactly one thing, and that's chicken fingers. You can get more fingers, or less fingers, or fingers on a bun (I didn't get the bun) but you get chicken fingers or nothing. I don't normally like chicken fingers, but this place actually does them well. I stopped at this location today for a bite--actually a box. I got a polite greeting, and after a short wait I got my fingers. They were hot and fresh out of the fryer, and as tender as any white meat chicken fingers I have gotten anywhere. They do not squirt injected juice either, it seems to be the perfect balance. These fingers are way ahead of, for instance, Slim Chickens, and definitely better than those dried out things you get off the children's menu at most restaurants.
The sauce is very tasty and, according to those who try to copy it, has some interesting ingredients. In addition to the expected mayo and ketchup, you can add black pepper and Worcestershire sauce to give it the right tang and depth. I use it on the whole meal--fingers, fries and toast. Ok not the coleslaw.
And that coleslaw is my only disappointment. It barely has any flavor. I ate it anyway, as I am not normally a fan of coleslaw so more flavor is not necessarily better. They could reduce their menu from 5 items to 4 and it would not be missed. The fries were cooked perfectly, there's not much they could have done better without being McDonald's. The toast was grilled nicely (but only on one side??) and the seasoning balance was right on.
The staff was cleaning tables while I was there, and the bathroom was spotless and perfectly functional. If everyone in your group can agree on chicken fingers, this is the place to go.
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