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| - Cane's is overrated.
There I said it. To me, it seems like every time I mention Cane's, people are like "Oh my god, I love Cane's!" Yet every time I go there, I leave feeling "meh".
Well here's the truth, it's not that good. Cane's is a great example of an eating establishment that should be getting 4 or even 5 stars but gets downgraded because of its pretentious attitude, overpriced menu and poor-quality side dishes.
Let's start with the positives. The chicken fingers (which are all they really serve) are excellent. Some of the best chicken fingers I've ever had actually. The Texas Toast (gotta capitalize the "T" in Texas!) is nice as well. Also, the restaurant is very neat and tidy.
Now, time for me to rant and complain...
The value here isn't really great, and you can get better deals at other fast food restaurants. The only real reason to even consider Cane's is if you really want decent-quality chicken fingers and you don't mind overpaying for them.
The sides leave a lot to be desired. Yeah, the TEXAS Toast (which should be called the Rhode Island toast because it's tinier than your last bar pickup's package) is good, but the cole slaw is bland and boring and the fries are very below average.
The soda machine is a letdown. Yeah, I went there. I swear that is the flattest Sprite I've ever had out of a soda fountain.
But most importantly, Cane's is PRETENTIOUS. They think they're hot coffee because the line wraps around the establishment. But don't be fooled - you will just be waiting longer for disappointment. But everything about this place screams pretentiousness.
Is that why you charge $10 for 6 chicken fingers and low-quality sides?
Is that why you charge extra for essential sauces like honey mustard, while giving away ketchup like you're doing us a freaking favor? Ketchup is for children Cane's, and I'm a big man with a teddy bear!
Is that why you make me show you my ID when I use my credit card? I'm buying freaking chicken fingers, not an alcoholic beverage! Seriously, how distrustful can you be???
And the icing on the cake, is that why you treat your precious little Cane's Sauce like gold? Guess what, the Cane's Sauce ISN'T EVEN THAT GOOD!!!
Look, I want to like Cane's. Their chicken fingers are great. But it's just little nuisance after little nuisance with Cane's. At some point, it's time to stand up to these little nuisances and give the restaurant the rating it really deserves.
3 stars.
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