| rev:text
| - I have been wanting to try it since I read about the first one opening and really wanted to love this place. In general I don't go for "fast food" because I prefer a more healthy lifestyle without a lot of fried and processed foods. The misnomer is that this was going to be a healthy alternative and the vegan alternative to fast food.
We ordered a Cajun chicken, fish sandwich, popcorn chicken, and potato fries. All of the items were extremely greasy like they were cooked from a tempered state, so much so that I had that greasy taste in my mouth and needed to get something after to eat after to cover it.
The chicken patty was really just a regular processed chicken patty and nothing special. The fish sandwich was interesting with guacamole instead of tarter sauce, and the fish flavor was not bad, but was hard to eat without making a huge mess. Everything is served on white buns - which I would have expected multi grain or wheat. Fries and popcorn chicken were both very very greasy, although the chicken flavor was ok.
Thankfully I asked about the shakes before ordering as they are made from almond milk (which was not noted) which would not have ended well had I ordered one.
While service was friendly the place lacked finishing. They used bulk ketchup which was almost empty and no plastic cups to dispense into. Items in the beverage machine were already out of order and were definitely very basic selections. I did like the crushed ice, though! The whole condiment / beverage station just lacked organization, completeness, and cohesiveness.
Overall, I felt embarrassed to have brought my carnivore friend thinking this would be a healthy alternative and fun new place to try. I really wanted to say give me a carrot stick or broccoli floret in tempura at least so I could feel redeemed. Even big fast food is trying to be more healthy and offer different options
Maybe it was an off night for them but unfortunately I would not return or suggest my vegan/vegetarian friends try it.
|