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I have been to all the Popeyes in Calgary but this is probably my favourite since it has tons of parking. Being part of the business park on Aviation Boulevard is a huge advantage even though there is a Starbucks, Subway, McDonald's, and other restaurants near by.
I have loved Popeyes since moving before moving to Canada seven years ago and was so glad they came here (now, I need Texas based Whataburger and California based In-N-Out to make their Calgary debut; hell, let's throw in Chipotle as Vancouver is too far to go (speaking of Vancouver, how about JJ Bean, Mink Chocolate, and True Confections open up in Calgary?)). Sorry, the chickeny goodness got me all flustered.
So, why only 3 stars you ask? Here we go!
Let us start with the good:
-the chicken (spicy is the best) is always freshly cooked and the breading (for me) is just utter perfection
-the best mashed potatoes and gravy
-the corn on the cob (when in season) is the buttery goodness I miss from living in the American south (KUDOS)
What's bad (and hence the 2 star deduction) and this is a sin against humanity (okay, that's dramatic but if you had the macaroni & cheese two years or more ago, you would be waving this flag, too):
the macaroni & cheese (something has changed in the last year or so and at all the locations) is horrible (it's like they went el cheapo all of a sudden)
All locations have the standard coke products with refills. The stores are clean (at least every time I have been). The drive thru is always busy (which is why I always go in :) ). While the other two locations have very limited parking, this one has ample parking (as previously mentioned).
So, with 3 stars, will I go back? Yes, as long as the chicken, mash potatoes, and corn on the cob hold up (I guess I have to find a new place to get good macaroni & cheese with a generous portion at a fair price (help a brother out, please)).
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