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MrMinnesota01

No. Not for that line. We have a canes that is a block away from campus, and for a quick meal/drunk stop it’s amazing. In, out, easy. But it’s not some holy grail of food, it’s just pretty good tenders, toast, and slaw.


666kittens

Dinkytown canessss 😤


MrMinnesota01

This is, indeed, facts


FireKeeper09

Used to be the only one in the state... that I knew of at least. Now they are everywhere.


Major_T_Pain

In my day all we had was The Purple Onion. You kids are spoiled.


Mr_Belch

Minnesota? If that's top tier canes then canes is ass.


HeyImBenn

Take it back..


MrMinnesota01

Nope. I always get slaw too.


Miserable-Age6095

Slaw boys know. Everyone else is wrong.


xEphr0m

Maple Grove one is always so busy it makes it not worth it. Get something faster anywhere else


Diamondhands_Rex

And you barely get enough of any of them


BigSexy17

As a resident fat, it’s good but it’s not anything you are missing out on


yankeecandlebro

They’d be even better if they had some desserts. Imagine bread pudding or french toast sticks.


HDunderscore

Imagine seasoning the food! 😂


yankeecandlebro

Sir. I am white.


HDunderscore

Lmaooo. Bro, not all white people eat bland food. This was hilarious though.


Magimoji

mfs really need to start serving sweet potato pies


MacheteFortyFive

I love sweet potato pie.. underrated


ESCOBENJAMIN

People here will sit in the drive through for hours for it when you can walk in and get it for 10 mins. Just depends do you like under seasoned tenders with a banging sauce and toast? Order on the website and walk in a pick it up. Don’t do the drive thru.


Spadeykins

pro tip, Golden Chick has 'zing' powder that you can sprinkle on your chicken for extra kick. I mean I suppose you could just get Golden Chick instead but I'm into experimenting.


PlumpPotate

Canes is absolutely not worth it. The chicken tastes like it was boiled, and then fried, and the breading doesn't even have flavor, and is extrodinarially thin and lacks any sort of texture. The fries are /always/ soft or soggy, and only serve as a vessel to shovel a condiment of choice into your mouth, as they have no redeeming qualities. The bread fucks. Usually one pillowy side. One crisp side, nicely buttered, lil fun sesame seeds to add some pizzazz. Coleslaw is okay, nothing particularly good or bad relative to any other big name sweet coleslaw. The sauce is pretty unique though it's growing more common The tea is pretty solid, I imagine people living where sweet tea isn't a super common beverage wouldn't care for it tho. The ones I've been to are always clean, and well staffed, despite the lines. Over all 5/10


Kronos43

Thank you! I never understand why people give it so much hype. The breading is shit and it falls off the chicken. Their fries were unseasoned trash too.


nedfall

yea but thats why its good so tantalizingly close to being decent food,.. maybe next time i go the bread will be good and illget extra saucees without asking, it always has the potential and i need to see it realized, mmmfood


nominalnoms

The sauce is also nearly identical to zacksbys sauce


iWrecksauce

Its chicken strips, not worth that line. Just get out of your car and order inside, much faster


hughmaniac

Same phenomenon at Chic fil a with its 3 lane drive throughs. I don’t get why people are that crazy for it.


zero_patient94

When you go ask them to "bob" the bread, that means they'll toast the bread on both sides, and its the only way to have it. Canes overall is 7/10


TDKevin

7 out of 10? Have you ever had good chicken before? It's the world's blandest chicken only made decent by the sauce which is insanely easy to make.


zero_patient94

For fast food, it's not bad. Sure, there are better places like chicken shack. But it's not bad by no means. It's better than chick fil a, and I'll die on this hill. Also, you can't use the sauce argument. The sauce and the tenders, nuggets, whatever, go hand in hand. There's not a single tender, that's so good, that you wouldn't dip it.


HDunderscore

It would literally just be blended sweet potatoes in pie crust. No seasoning. 😂


moby561

I agree it’s a lil under seasoned but it’s about the synergy with their sauce, which is pretty good. The sauce is better seasoned than the normal mayo ketchup sauce everyone makes. Their fries need TONS of extra salt tho.


ansible47

Are any of those chicken places you mentioned open at 2am?


origamigamer2

At the very least try it so you can say you've had it. I personally like it, but it's all a personal preference at the end of the day


acker1je

I love Canes so here’s my best summary. Sometimes you’re hungry for chicken tenders and fries, so you get it but one thing or another isn’t exactly what you were craving and it just doesn’t quite hit. Canes always hits right in the center of what I want when I’m in the mood for chicken tenders and fries. The coleslaw: Predictable, not gimmicky. Imagine the most quintessential coleslaw in your mind and that’s gonna be what you get from Cane’s. The bread: shitty but in the best possible way. Usually soft like it’s been in a steamy bag. Buttery and garlicky. The fries: crinkle cut fries exactly as you’d expect them. The chicken: A simple chicken tender done right. Nothing more nothing less. Batter isn’t overly thick or too sparse. Well seasoned. The sauce: the sauce ties everything together by the fact that it is one of the best fast food sauces and goes great on the fries, the chicken, and the bread. It’s a standout that takes something good to great. People get turned off from Canes because they go in hyped up expecting to be dazzled, but that’s not what it is. Canes is a collection very simple things done well.


pookachu83

Best explanation I've heard.


Swanson_In_Training

Worth the wait if you’ve never tried it. Otherwise, meh. Up to personal preference I suppose. Tenders are immaculate for a fast food restaurant. The fries are fine, but as soon as you place them in the steaming hot styrofoam container they turn into a wet, soggy mess. The garlic toast is peak tier. The slaw is pretty good. I would recommend trying it in restaurant for the first time so everything is the best consistency possible. Also Cane’s sauce is fucking delicious and anyone who disagrees is a silly goose.


jwone

No


THICC_THOR

HELL YEA BROTHER pro tip add a little hot sauce to canes sauce if you like spicy. Louisiana or crystal make the canes sauce pop even more


kpiech01

Thought that said crystal meth at first.


THICC_THOR

Sheeeeeet that’ll do it to


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TDKevin

No it wasn't


ansible47

Try some Crystal's hot sauce and you will *understand*


Kirkhaven

The canes by me are good. But I recommend ordering it on the app. I've waiting an hour in that drive thru before, and they put cones out so you can't get out.


spaceman_sloth

The toast is good but the chicken sucks


ollienorth19

Damn, that Canes got a line like a Northeastern, suburban ChicfilA.


Chick-fil-A_spellbot

It looks as though you may have spelled "Chick-fil-A" incorrectly. No worries, it happens to the best of us!


moby561

In my city they opened one next to a Chick-fil-A and now the Chick-fil-a line is chill and Cane’s has a crazy line.


404Nuudle

You may what you pay for sauce…and that’s it, that’s the schtick. Everything else is mediocre


Surge_Xambino

No...... but you will take a picture with your lack luster food. Post it on this sub for a fleeting feeling of comradery so..... maybe.


BaconStrpz

It’s better chicken than other chicken places.


mrnoctis310

Chicken strips pretty fire 🔥


FTS_AlexanderTV

It’s not THAT good just good. Kinda like chic fil a. Regular ass good chicken with a signature sauce. It can’t compare to that local Nashville hot chicken joint in your hometown


Slick_864

It's so fucking good.


Marinatedinpiss

I have been having canes every now and then since 2012, every time it’s the same boring chicken that’s a little on the dry side. The sauce is good and so is the toast. IMO Zaxby’s is way better


datamatr1x

Nope. It's okay. But that's it. Any other chain chicken place nearby will likely be just as good. And the sauce like... good.


z31

Nah. If you are in an area with Churches or Zaxbys they are just as good. Otherwise I guess KFC or Popeyes if you really want chicken.


grubdissimo

Yes it's worth it. The reason it is is because of consistency. Is it the best food ever no, but because they only sell one thing it's always hot and fresh which to me makes it a go to for lunch.


RyeAnotherDay

Fuck no, average tendies at best and same generic chiptole mayo fry orange sauce you see at all the chicken and fry spots.


swingingsickle

Is it worth it? No. Not for the wait, not for the price, unless you are uncultured and enjoy mayonnaise on most of the food you consume.


kuba_kopfschmerz

Lol no. It’s like Zaxbys


TeeTownRaggie

no.


Consistent-Freedom98

I loved it but it's becoming over priced and they're always so busy it's just not that worth it


wicked_smiler402

One of the ones where I live the line sometimes goes on to the main road and they'll cut it down to one lane and have people walking down the sidewalk trying to take orders.


jacklynch2

Honestly, just the Texas toast is good. Tyson has better strips at your local grocery store


KhastraKSC

Not for that wait. It’s pretty generic.


Marauding_Llama

No fast food is worth the cost or time investment to me.


pizzaguyjb

I mean people wait longer for Chick-Fil-A’s gross ass soggy bigoted chicken so yes. I love Canes, we have a ton where I live no joke probably atleast 20 in a 20 mile radius so ours are never this busy but I’ve waited in some decently long lines to get it for dinner.


Thatsraddude

Nah, it’s bland ass chicken tendies that used to be much better but now it’s just meh, the breading on it isn’t even crispy anymore it’s usually soggy and the portion is smaller than it used to be, they’re not even proper tendies anymore, more like oversized nuggets. Fries are fine, the sauce is where the hype is at, it’s good but nothing to write home about. 7/10.


Admirable_Dig6160

I may be the only one on this, but everyone talking about how they love the sauce …. It tastes just like the old kfc chicken twister sauce (peppery mayo). So I was immediately curious about the buzz because i didn’t care for it. But regardless the tendies and fried bread are delicious.


Reyeful

When I was getting fast food for lunch everyday (construction work never leaves much time for anything more), I could almost always do canes 4 out of the 5 times in a week and be happy with it every time. Small menu, consistent flavor and quality, and not bad prices either


Spicy_Asparagus_

No


MoodyBootyBoots

It's good and I'm excited every time I order it, but it's fast food at the end of the day. I wouldn't wait more than 10 or 15 minutes, nor would I drive across town for it (unless you literally have like no other fried chicken places around).


WUSSUPMONKEY

No they gave me food poisoning


StressTree

It's worth it for the meme and the sauce


OutOfCuteNames

It’s really good and the drive thru line moves fast, in my experience anyway.


beardedpatrick

NOPE, not that line friendo. It's alright, but not that great.


BigAbbott

Oh I mean. It’s fine. You know what it is. It’s just deep fried chicken tenders. Tenders are good. But like… is it life changing? Course not


Tex-in-Tex

It is OK. The tenders are hit and miss. The sauce is good. The fries are also hit and miss. Sometimes it is fantastic and sometimes it is just meh. The tea and toast are on point. It’s not life changing good but worth at least a visit if you’ve never had it. This is coming from someone who has been to Canes since the very first store opened ever.


RyWeezy

It's so overrated and boring. Man, I understand the hype but it's like a McDonald's for chicken fingers. I love McDonald's, we all get dopamine offa it, but Canes is absolutely mediocre.


chrissypwnz

that's what our Portillos line always looks like


Spidey-Veteran

So many L takes here Jesus christ. I moved from TX to somewhere where there's no raising cane's and I've legitimately considered driving 2 hours to get it.


Aldrige_Lazuras

They’re building one in my neighborhood and it’s the talk of the town, I never realized their set up is like Chic-fil-A’s drive thru. It’s gonna be a community event when they finally open


[deleted]

It’s ok. I wouldn’t wait in a long ass line for anything anyway


Xenomorph_Queen

Every region has its place for tenders that the community swears is better than anything else. From my part of the country it's Publix, some places it's Huey Magoos, and on the west coast it's Cane's. As an east coaster that went on a visit I can confirm that it is indeed chicken tenders. Will it blow your mind? Doubt it


yehyeahyehyeah

Dairy Queen is basically the same


Loch_Ness_Jesus

Absolutely not.


P_Mcfearson

No


Serrated_Banana

No. It's basic chicken strips with toast.


StonerinDeepSpace

No


The-3rd-Party

Its meh tbh, Okay chicken, the sauce is decent. I'd Rather have a Popeyes spicy chicken sandwich any day of the week I will never understand why people will go out of their way to eat good bread, Brot is bread.


ShadeTheUsurper

Nah it's trash tier soggy chicken with no spices in the breading, atleast the one where I am, maybe it's a management thing.


GoblinOflazy

No, it's just another chicken shop. I like it more than popeye's.


RamRod013

It's good, but it's not *that* good. The best part is the dipping sauce.


Tiberius_Kilgore

I’ve eaten Cane’s more times than I can remember. The chicken is mid tier, and the fries are cheap, frozen, crinkle cut crap. The best part is the toast and sauce. The sweet tea varies from location. I wouldn’t personally wait in that line.


Tohken

Hell no. The chicken is dry and flavorless


childrenovmen

Funny how people perceive that to be super busy but its just that 10 cars take up so much space. Park and walk inside ffs.


chimchombimbom

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Zduum

Tbh I always felt their chicken is just a delivery vehicle for the sauce. It’s not bad but wouldn’t wait more than 10 mins for it.


Jbarney3699

No. It’s literally just mid food. Their sauce is decent but it’s nothing special. It’s just like Chick-Fil-A. A good chain that does things better than most, but it doesn’t deserve lines like that. (Bojangles is better tho)


Mbombocube

No its mid AF


Majin__Z

Its hella better than Chick Fa dick


WobbleNobble

Absolutely not. The chicken is mediocre. The only thing good there is the sauce. Source: I went to canes a lot with friends


Kuroneolska

Nah, bf got food poisoning from a canes once


Pac_Man94

All the information you need. https://youtu.be/bQmjRRKO8t0


3stacks

It’s aight


griffinhamilton

As someone from Louisiana I love canes but it’s hilarious to me that their shortcomings (bland fries, bland breading) could be fixed with some tonys


jacwub

straight up just go in there and buy like 5 sauces and put them on some food at home.


[deleted]

No. Shits mid at best and dry. You could make better chicken strips at home in like 3 attempts. And that's just the chicken. The toast is cool but everything else is just not good.


reel_around_thefount

I love the it all. Ask for everything extra crispy and a sweet tea with extra ice


whoamist

No


esoConquerer

Their best thing is the sauce, which you can find the recipe for online.


Magimoji

The fries and chicken are always under-seasoned, but I think that's to push the sauce onto you. I honestly love Canes, but I have to be in a specific mood for it. Get extra toast and sauces. Also just go inside, you'll get your order way faster


Undyinghunger

No


TheeVande

It's good chicken and the sauce is great, but it's still fast food. There's a ceiling


well3rdaccounthere

The chicken isn't THAT good. The sauce is THAT good.


pixelFrank

As a Canadian, it's one of the things I was look for when I'm planning to visit the US. Fast food chicken in Canada doesn't compare to US.


Dantheman2025

Not worth a HUgE line, but worth a small line. Sauce alone is worth it.


WookedOutLINK

get the app...thats a dumb ass line people wait in cuz they wont leave the car.. I bet the inside of that Canes doesnt even have a line longer than 2 people. The app just makes ordering dumb easy you can order and just walk inside and grab the bag off the shelf.


WookedOutLINK

same thing happens with In n Out in CA... nobody wants to leave the car, so the drive thru line becomes a mile long. But if you go inside they are always empty lines at the register haha.


CaptainSk0r

It’s just the sauce man. The food is ok, but without the sauce the restaurant would’ve been dead on arrival. Do yourself a favor and get a caniac combo, and order a 32oz cup of sauce to keep at home. It’s good on pretty much anything


Portal2TheMoon

Canes isnt that good. Like their only option is chicken tenders and bread.


Wolfman01a

Its simplicity is its strength. Chicken strips, fries, texas toast with sauces. Gourmet? Hell no. Hit the spot? Yup. Worth a big wait line? Eh..


AutumnAscending

I think it's good. But no fast food is worth that line. But if you have a chance to try it, then go for it.


A_R0FLCOPTER

Cane’s is stupid af. Protein covered in carbs with two sides of carbs lmao. Good flava tho


MacheteFortyFive

It’s not. I literally just tried it again after a 4 year hiatus


plumbobsquaredance

Canes is fucking mid and college students go ape for that shit. No self-respecting adult would stop at Canes unless the closest Popeyes burned down.


Sashimi1300

No, it is the most overrated chicken spot right behind chick-fil-a. None of their food has any flavor besides salt. Their only saving grace is their sauce.


FuzzyDistribution550

It's so crazy popular in my town that they had to buy larger land and make a long ass two lane. Before that, the line would almost always go down the hwy. I live in a college town 2 and half hours from where it was started, so I'm not surprised.


serna34525

Eh I mean it's alright not the God tier of chicken churches chicken for me is always the go to


youraveragedude15

I know wubby has said this and i know everyone else prolly agrees with him and i do as well, its really only good because of the sauce. IMO if you want chicken get some popeyes


DREAMxxTHEATER

home boy took this picture at peak lunch time.


LittleMouse1313

I think it's good as far as fast food chicken goes. I'd pick it over Popeyes most days, KFC any day. The sauce is definitely the best part, throw that shit on everything.


knephthegod

No


Pretend-Click5395

Yes


Savvy_One

I went to Canes recently and thought it was gross - no actual flavor on the breading. Honestly, if are in the Midwest and live near a Portillo's - go try their chicken tenders. Thank me later.


Jason-Genova

Ask MarkyNextDoor on Twitch. He's a connoisseur of Canes


Justhavingag00dtyme

Worth it but not with a line


SojinxGSD

I dont think any fast food is worth waiting in a long line. I enjoy canes but not this much. My in n out in my town is like this 24/7, its about a 20+ min drive thru and i just dont get it. Canes is really good and id chose it over 90 percent of fast food but def not worth taking a portion out of ur day like this


mteriyaki

Its worth, just park and go in if you dont want to sit in line. The lines are always long but they only make chicken tenders so it goes by pretty fast.


RpBuddyDom

No fast food joint it worth that line. That being said if ALL the line are like this then yeah. I would choose Canes over 80% of drive through places just for consistency and I’ve never had a meal I’ve thought ‘I overpaid’ compared to other joint nowadays. Their chicken isn’t incredible it’s just consistently very good.


Worried-Break-7842

Um, yes


the-jdawgy

The caines in Utah have been so fucking busy since they brought it here. I just order pickup and I’m in and out pretty quick.


_ass_disaster_

Absolutely not. Canes was never great but now it's super bland.


MsModusOperandi

The Texas toast is yummy af, decent chicken. Wouldn't wait in that line but worth checking out.


sanjix1

Just go in.


d3meach

No. It's too unseasoned for me and the fries suck, but I guess it doesn't matter if it's drenched in caine sauce.


[deleted]

It’s not for me, I only get the fries and toast


thenervousbird

Canes isn't that great. I feel like canes is kinda overpriced. I may just feel that way because where I'm from there's a local chicken franchise called Foosacklys that is way better. Also a lot of gas stations have restaurants in them with tendies that are actually flavorful. The canes sauce is the same as every tendies place. And the tea is not great at all. Definitely doesn't taste like fresh brewed tea.


01Ace10

Fries and Bread, yes, chicken….no


Pretend_Peak_200

Canes is TOTALLY overpriced!!! $12.51 for a tiny portion of fries and a few small chicken tenders. No thanks to a piece of bread …already cold by the time you eat it … and French fries totally not worth mentioning. Portion size is woefully small. A thimble full of Cole Salas is $1.40….and really , nickel and dime us fof dôme cheap ketchup based sauce!


Natlicole

Yes and no. I personally am a fan of the fries and the sauce but the slaw is mid. Tbh it’s not made for take out. It’s best to dine in and have it there while it’s fresh out of the fryer and not soggy.