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I was beginning my second leg to Nashville and had slept in a bit longer than I intended, so I was a bit rushed for time. I did need fuel for both my Volvo and stomach so decided some BBQ would go nicely with my trip to the (somewhat) south, but to save time I chose Dickey's instead of the local place in town.
To begin with, the drive through speaker pedestal completely blocks the middle of the menu board - at least in a smaller car. I also wonder how well lit it is, as it is a dark sign with an odd choice for the color of the letters. It was probably researched, but based on the rest of the establishment, not well. By the way, I do know this is a chain. I ate at one in ND several years ago and wasn't that impressed then, either.
I selected the sliced brisket sandwich with mac and cheese, and a sweet tea. This cake to $11 something. Service was quick, as there was no other cars in sight (noon on a Saturday, hmm), so after my friendly server exchanged food for money, I was off and quickly on the interstate. One thing that always frustrates me is when I get no napkins in a drive thru. Let's face it, a burger and fries is not ending up being paired with bone china and fine linen. It is almost undoubtedly being choked down at at the first available red light, but I digress. With this order I got one napkin and NO utensils. Seriously, I got a snifter of mac and cheese with nothing to eat it with. Unbelievable!
The brisket was wet, as if it had been sitting in warm water or perhaps under plastic wrap. It had little evidence of smoke (no bark or smoke ring), and while it had some pinkness, it was dry and completely tasteless. The bun was flat and the entire thing had been thrown together with absolutely no care whatsoever.
The mac and cheese... Remember Nancy Reagan in the '80s? Take her advice and Just Say No. It was ironic to be in Wisconsin, the self- proclaimed (or at least insinuated) cheese capital of America, and there is a place that uses powdered cheese. Yep, the cheese in this side dish was made from powdered cheese. I would believe it had been mixed in some factory, canned, and delivered here, but it was gritty and the consistency of thick water, and in no way resembled real cheese.
I included pictures so you don't have to take my word for the quality, but if you have read any of my other reviews, you know I that I care about what I eat and drink, so take my advice: drive the extra few blocks to Hardee's. You will pay less and because you will have lower expectations, you will be much happier and more satisfied.
And on second thought, the same kid who wished me a good day was the same who didn't give me a fork. Evil! (And there goes the second star after all).
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