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| - Been watching this place go up for the better part of 6 months on my daily drive, so I took 3/4 of the family there today for their Grand Opening. We weren't disappointed.
The owner, Shannon, greeted us as we approached the counter and explained the menu to us, as well as the specials they offer on certain days - "Chicken Tender Tuesday" and "2 pies for a buck Fridays". He also said coupons are being sent out to all homes in a 4 mile radius in the upcoming days, so keep your eyes out for them!
We ordered three 4-piece chicken tender meals and were not disappointed.
The chicken is marinated before frying, and the crust comes out light and crispy. It's less greasy and FAR MORE FLAVORFUL than Cane's. I ordered mine with the gravy, which comes standard and is VERY GOOD. Think light (white) and peppery, not a generic, heavy, goopy mess you often find at fast food places. If gravy isn't your bag, you can substitute with dipping sauces. The BBQ dipping sauce was good and the jalapeño ranch was excellent. Still, I'll stick with the gravy next time because it's that good.
They offer an assortment of Southern sides, including green beans, corn on the cob, okra, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, mac & cheese, and jalapeños. For our sides, we kept it traditional and ordered fries, which were medium thickness, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. As the first reviewer mentioned, there's a nice assortment of bottled sauces on each table, just like you might find at home.
Also included with each meal is a fresh baked roll, pulled right off the baking sheet. Yum!
They offer Coke products, but not Coke Zero, which is our favorite. If we could make a request, that would be it.
If iced tea is your thing, this is the place. Shannon explained to us that they pay more for a higher grade of tea leaves, which I believe after tasting it. The tea is available sweet, 1/2 sweet, and unsweetened. Seriously delicious tea. We watched them add granulated sugar to the batch of sweet tea - no syrups here!
All drinks come with free refills, but you need to ask at the counter for more tea or you can let one of their walk-around hosts take care of it for you.
The service was noteworthy. Lots of friendly staff, some still learning, but eager to make a positive dining experience. They check on diners at their tables regularly and help with refills and clearing plates (yes, plates), much like the Chik-Fil-A service model. Think Southern cookin' with Southern hospitality. We hope the owners continue to play a hands-on role with customers, as it makes you feel like you're supporting a family establishment, not a national chain.
First days are always tough, but we had a great experience and look forward to going back.
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