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| - Listen. I was RAISED on Chicken Coop. Few memories tug at my heartstrings more than picking up a whole bird dark with tots and pups (Chicken Coop speak for tater tots and hushpuppies) from the Coop with my mom and siblings, and meeting my dad during his lunch break for a picnic at Latta Plantation Park. Twenty five years ago!!! And while most things have stayed the same, some have changed. Like how they quit selling their amazing tater tots and now they only sell crinkle fries. *rolls eyes in disgust* My brother legit almost had a conniption when I told him about the change. Those tater tots were perfection. Golden brown, lightly salted and delicious, I'll always remember them. Usually there were quite a few tots stuck together in a potato-y ball, but that made them even more magical. And you always had to ask for extra ketchup because they would rubber band a single ketchup packet around a fork and send you on your way if you didn't ask for extras. Okay. Enough nostalgia. What to know about Chicken Coop?
First, it's cash only. I always stop to get cash on the way (there's a WF a couple of blocks over on South Blvd).
Park either on the street (which used to be free but is now metered- like a quarter for 15 minutes or something) or behind the building. I usually just park on the street and run in. I've been going to Chicken Coop since my childhood and street parking has been free...so yeah. I'm not paying.
Next, there's no seating inside, so plan to either eat in the car (my personal fave- nothing like scarfing down a piping hot fish sandwich) or take it back to the office/home.
Third, when you go in to order, it will likely be cramped. Don't panic. Folks will politely slide around for you to get inside. Find the shortest line, DECIDE ON WHAT YOU WANT, get off your cell phone, and place your order. Don't be that person who waited in line and then got to the front and started hemming and hawing.
What to eat. My mom still swears by the whole bird dark, and religiously orders chicken and a pound of barbecue for large family meals. You can go her way, or you can listen to me. *Listen to me.* Order a fish sandwich, with extra tartar. Just do it. You can always come back and get the chicken/hushpuppies or barbecue later. First time has to be the fish. With extra tartar. I say skip the fries and order a sweet tea, but be prepared to let the ice melt in the tea a tidge before you drink it...cause it's SUPER SWEET.
Things to know: They're generally open 10-6, closed Sunday and Monday. During holidays, PLAN AHEAD! They close the night of Christmas Eve and don't re-open until after the New Year. Don't go in there asking for healthy food- I once heard a girl say, "Oh, is everything fried?!" YES GIRL, EVERYTHING IS FRIED. Now order something or step aside lol. I'll stop rambling and just say, if you go to Chicken Coop, get the fish. You're welcome. :)
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