Back to getting around to alphabet series for in town runner-ups. Letter C representing 2021 was…read morein Madison, WI, and like the 2021 runner-up A is for Aldi, C is for Chick Fil-A is also in Corridor Marketplace. My last 3 of 5 reviews are in this huge shopping center as I reviewed Catherine's restaurant from my recent visit; see my Thursday, 4/9 3-star of them. I've been living in Russett for 5.5 years and have been going to this Chick Fil-A sometimes. In fact, I went yesterday for lunch! I had a free sandwich & free brownie and bought medium waffle fries. That's one of the positives of CFA in general is the company & even this specific location will try freebies my way. I generally buy something to be nice. They will throw a free breakfast sandwich. I'll add egg (& sometimes cheese too) to the free chicken biscuit to bulk it up a bit. Very rare I've taken the time to buy a chicken biscuit; almost always get on the freebie. Generally, I'm by far the most likely to go at lunch, much less common at dinner. In 2021 I used to go to CFA more frequently as I like the customer service & food. However, in more recent years I've shyed away from CFA due to health consideration. While the CFA sandwich is delicious, there are a lot of random ingredients, which is a bit unsettling. So, that is a consideration. It's tasty, but can be dry in the middle. I got the grilled chicken sandwich before, but it's pretty bland. I've gotten salads before, but they are kind of overpriced for what you get. If I'm getting a salad, I'm far more likely to go to the Panera here in Corridor Marketplace. I've gotten the nuggets but generally do if it's free. Unlike the grilled chicken sandwich, the grilled nuggets are decent, but still the fried nuggets are superior. Also, their new mac n' cheese is surprisingly good too. Even when they are busy, they are efficient getting orders through both in the restaurant & the drive-thru. A bit of a negative is that CFA drive-thru causes some extra traffic on the shopping center road, but it shows it's a popular option. I visited this location at least once prior to living in Russett. On December 31, 2019, I was at my office in Columbia and had work travel to DC that afternoon. Normally, I would never take 295 and just take 95 down to 495 to 295 into DC, but Starbucks was running a promotion for a free drink at select locations for last few days of 2019. I saw on 12/31/19, the Starbucks next door was on the list, and I was like I'll go 95 to 32 to 295 to get to DC with the stop off MD-198 to get the free Starbucks. That day I had Chick Fil-A for lunch getting the chicken sandwich & chicken noodle soup as I was recovering from a cold. Their soup isn't great but ok, I'd recommend Panera in the same center for soup. I went to my local CFA with my girlfriend a couple of times. It's an easy and cheap option, but I'm far more likely to have CFA for lunch on my own when working from home on a weekday. The couple of times with my girlfriend were on Memorial Day Monday 2025 and another Saturday in 2025. Never on a Sunday as everyone famously knows They're Closed!...so Don't even think about going there on a Sunday, or you will be sorely disappointed. A former coworker in 2012 commented how he never gets CFA because every time he's craving CFA, it's a Sunday. Another noteworthy time I went was in January 2023 on a 2nd date. I wanted to go cheap as she was kind of annoying on the 1st date but she seemed interested in me, and she was a nice person, and I wanted to invite her to my place for whatever picking a cheap restaurant close to my home. Ultimately, in baseball terms, it was a 2B situation, and I didn't have any heart to pursing a 3rd date after all as it wasn't going anywhere anyway. Also, their Peppermint Shake during the holiday season is great! I try to get once a year. Their sweet tea & lemonade is solid too. In summary, Chick Fil-A has a nice staff. The food is mostly good with their yummy chicken sandwiches, chicken biscuits, & waffle fries. Salads are good. Some items are a bit weaker but nothing is bad. Also, the mac n' cheese is pretty solid. I used to get the yogurt parfait which was good, but it was a ripoff at some point in 2020's, so I stopped. Early 2020's, I ate there more, but a big negative by 2022 was that I needed to lose weight, and Chick Fil-A is pretty unhealthy with all the random ingredients, but it's still more good than bad considering great tasting food & nice staff.

Just look at this salad I ordered through drive thru. After putting my dressing on, I went to mix…read moreit up and the majority of the lettuce at the bottom was brown. Like seriously! Who's doing quality control. I normally have no issues at chick fil A, but this is just nasty. I tossed it. Yuck.

I decided to do a 2nd runner-up for the letter B in 2025 alphabet series. My initial B pick was…read moreout of town in Toronto, Canada, and my runner-up was a unique experience than just going to some random restaurant, Black Ankle Vineyards in Frederick County. My 2nd runner-up for the letter B for 2025, I wanted to give a shoutout to B is for Bubbakoo's Burritos. I remember seeing Bubbakoo's Burritos in the Baltimore area but hadn't been. Then, they opened this location close to my home. They opened just under a year ago. They had a BOGO deal opening week, and we went for lunch on Sunday, June 29, 2025. We decided on the quesadilla as we didn't want to overeat that day. Wow, it was delicious! My issue that day was that it took about 25 minutes just waiting to get my food. They were pretty busy but not horribly busy. So, I was kind of annoyed as we had a movie we were trying to get to after lunch and felt they should've been more efficient. I felt that it'd be unfair to give them a review based on that as I figured they'd work out their kinks in the coming weeks. On my subsequent visit in November 2025, I wanted to try their namesake item, Burrito. I wanted to try their burrito because it's not Bubbakoo's Quesadillas, Bubbakoo's Tacos, Bubbakoo's Bowls (which would still have the alliteration); it's Bubbakoo's Burritos! Wow, the burrito was big & delicious. Staff was friendly and efficient. Also, I had free cinnamon churros. Wow, those were amazing! I ate very well that day and skipped dinner that night, maybe a snack or something. It's rare I actually want a burrito, but this is place to get one! But their other items are great too, and I try to follow whatever deal I can get. I went a few more times since then both through mobile order & walking in ordering. I got the tacos before when they had a special, which were good. Quesadilla has been the most common thing I've gotten as I usually don't want to overeat. I did get the burrito again in 2026. I also tried their new beef birria crunch wrap (or maybe it's not new, but they were just promoting it). This thing is a big & filling hexagon shaped wrap of goodness. I loved it and got again when it was a $3 off deal. At regular price, it's a bit more expensive than some other items, but it's worth it if I was paying full price. Staff is always friendly and efficient. Mobile orders are generally ready at/before promised time or maybe only a couple minutes off, and I never have to wait too long when I go order there. In summary, all delicious food, some good deals, good rewards program, and I'll keep coming back.

I ordered the Birria Dilla online, and by the time I arrived my order was already ready, which made…read morepickup super convenient. I didn't add any extras, just wanted to try it as-is. While waiting, I noticed the food is cooked fresh to order on a large grill, which is always a good sign. The place itself is located in a strip shopping center with other food spots, stores, and even a laundromat nearby, so there's a bit going on in the area. There are also a few tables inside if you want to dine in. The Birria Dilla was good, flavorful and satisfying, and I'd definitely come back to try more items on the menu.

From time to time, I stop by for an iced coffee. I always modify the order because the standard…read moreiced coffee is typically way too sweet and creamy with little coffee taste. I have never purchased any food, only coffee. I always use the drive thru lane, which has been consistently efficient with decent service. I have never been inside, so I cannot say anything about the ambiance. However, the exterior has always been clean and from the looks of the outside, this appears to be newer or renovated location.

Terrible service. The drive-thru person went off on a tirade on the intercom over a Frappe code…read more I am still unclear as to what was going on. It's been a long time since I encountered this type of foolishness. But this is the second at this McDonalds. I spoke to the manager and I went and bought a Wendy frosty instead.

The food at Panera never disappoints. I especially like to order a customized breakfast sandwich…read moreonline from my home in Russett, and the perfect sandwich is always ready when I arrive. Not every business is this reliable and with this excellent quality!

Entering for a quick drink, I was greeted and order taken quickly…read more I ordered a Tomato Basil BLT in addition to a hot tea. Both drink and Sandwich was good; however, the sandwich was a bit skimpy. All in all the restaurant was clean, quiet and of good condition. Ill visit again.

I REALLY want to like this spot. I usually eat from here about once per week. Not trying to trash…read morethem online but... over the years... quite a few bad memories have accumulated in my mind. To be fair, I always think about contacting them to give them a chance to make up for things they did wrong but, to this day, I haven't bothered to reach out to them (shame on me). Of the fast food options around the area, their menu is one of my favorites. But we all know that - in the not-too-distant past - the chain has had issues with customers getting sick. Here's a taste of my complaints... There have been too many times when my rice wasn't fully cooked (I hate that) and there have been times when meats from their makeline that I didn't ask for found there way into my bowl (I stopped eating meat decades ago). Also, there have been times when I've seen employees do things that definitely wouldn't fly with a health inspector. Still, I keep giving them a chance. I hope I can come back here in the near future and upgrade my three star opinion. #FingersCrossed

The service was slow. They need three employees behind the counters to prepare customers orders not…read moretwo. The one employee kept going back and forth to make quesadillas. The food was good. The inside was dirty and had trash everywhere. The trash smelled bad. The place where you get your forks and knives, there was no napkins. I had asked an employee who was ringing customers out for some and was told me to wait a few minutes. I waited for a while until another employee handed me some napkins.

Food is really good, my husband had a Machete wich was HUGE*…read more I had the Huarache steak and it was okay, maybe a little more flavor on it. my son had the birria tacos and they were great. The atmosphere was quite for a little bit, and it was great because I enjoy eating on quite place or maybe not too noisy but moderate. overall place is great, clean and most importantly family friendly.

An establishment for a reason!…read more I will never turn down tacos and firmly believe that they're hard to get wrong. I came here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend, a little after peak lunch hours. The parking lot was full and the restaurant, bustling. From the outside, it doesn't look like much and upon walking inside, it transports you. I ordered 4 different tacos- chorizo, asada, lengua, and al pastor- and a tamarind agua fresca. My friend got the shrimp sopes. The food came out quick and super fresh! The plate came with two salsas and I got more at their salsa bar at the front. Honestly, wasn't crazy about any of them (I tried 6!), which was the biggest disappointment of tbe meal. The tacos were otherwise good and lots of flavor. I was so happy they included the roasted onions, too. There were other menu items that looked phenomenal but will definitely try whenever I came back!

Just wanted to highlight this hidden gem.. won't over express but to say the least. I've lived in…read moreCalifornia for 7 plus years before relocating back to the east. There are a lot of fusion places out west and I just want to say that the soup dumplings from this place here are close to comfort.. I highly recommend if you need soup dumplings this is the place.. I also order the shrimp bahn mi which is a sandwich for those who do not know.. and the flavors are off the chart.

Random Review Alert!! So I got to my part time gig early right. My coworkers were geekin (strongly…read moredesiring) for some Boba tea. Well I wanted some too...why not review!! HOLD UP...what's TKK fried chicken? Let's GO!! . Where I am: @kungfuteausa @tkkfriedchicken @kungfuteaxtkkdmv . Location Reviewed: 14708 Baltimore Ave. Laurel M.D. . Menu Includes: Kung Fu Tea- Classic Tea, Milk Tea, Punch, Milk Cap Tea, Yogurt, Slush, Fruit Teas, Hot & Cold Options, & MORE!! TKK Chicken- Spicy or Original Wings, Tenders, or Sandwiches. Curly Fries, Mashed Potatoes, Cheese Curds, Charred Corn, Slaw, & MORE!! . Items Reviewed: Kung Fu Tea Their Strawberry Milk Slush (with grape bursting Boba $7.30). STAMP!! Think of a flavored up strawberry milkshake, with popping grape drink rounds at the bottom!! Their Passion Fruit Green Tea (Milk topped with grape bursting Boba $6.80). STAMP!! Refreshing milky sweet tea, agin with those burst of grape flavor fun!! TKK Fried Chicken- Their Spicy Wings (4 spicy fried chicken wings-$5.99 with sweet chili, honey mustard, ranch, & bbq sauces-$.25 each). DELICIOUS!! These wings were truly spicy, & GOOD!! A tad bit undercooked, so they would've been a LIKE THAT!! Dip them in the sweet chili sauce!! Their Curly Cheesy Fries ($3.99). LIKE THAT!! Ok these caught me off guard!! Well seasoned, hot, crisp, & cheesy!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Parking: DECENT . Recommendations: Any of their slushes, or Tea's...honorable mention to that fried chicken!! . Music: YouTube-BYB Metro 4-12-01 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews

Looks like I hadn't gotten to reviewing Charleys, but I would've updated the 4 I would've had with…read more2-star here. I've reviewed almost every other restaurant in my local Corridor Marketplace. I've had three 3-stars here: Burger King, Bob Evan's, & Catherine's, 3 mixed bag reviews. This will mark my only truly negative Yelp review here (except China Express got 2-stars mainly because I consider it to be subpar Chinese food). My girlfriend & I were pissed at Charleys yesterday. My girlfriend & I have visited multiple times & been a few times on my own. We used to think this was a good option. We even had eaten here 2 weeks earlier on Sunday, July 26. We had a 25% off deal we were going to use on Sunday, August 10. We had a noon movie and arrived at opening time of 11 AM. First of all when we walked in, it was extremely hot in there. I know they just opened, but they should've gotten the A/C going as soon as the 1st person walked in to prep. I mentioned it to the cashier, and she said it'll cool off, but not in a reassuring way. Before we put the 25% discount in, the subtotal was $17.77 for the large chicken cheesesteak sub combo we would've split, over $18 with the tax. I said the menu shows it's $15.77. She rudely said it's the tax. I said no it's the menu shows $15.77 pointing at the menu. I said you aren't honoring the price listed on the menu, and we are walking out. We had the 25% off, but it's the principle of them not honoring the listed price on the menu. So, we ended up going to Shake Shack by AMC Columbia before our movie as we had a free chicken sandwich deal there, which was delicious. So, it'll be a long time before I'll consider going back to Charleys here in Anne Arundel County. Maybe I'll consider at Columbia Mall before or after a movie in the future or other location, but I don't generally like going to places that are near my home as I like going to places that aren't near my home like Shake Shack or Bibibop at Columbia Mall. But this is a situation where I might actually more consider a different Charleys location as I'm boycotting my local location for the timebeing. They lost potentially $100+ in future business from me; perhaps after enough time has passed a year or two, I'll maybe consider giving my Maryland City location another chance. Further, Howard County got the tax dollar from me on Sunday over my own AA County as a result of Charleys rude cashier.

If service was better at this place then it may possibly be a prime location to visit more often…read morefor food. So, I went here to get a quick bite after running a few errands. I usually would not out for something a little more healthy but I said, "hey why not." I considered it an option cause I don't mind the wings, thus my reasoning. I stopped here and grabbed Cajun wings and fries with a bottle of water. The food was decent so that's not really my complaint. It's more of the customer service, they are pretty fast but it's like a rush. I received my food to go so it wasn't a thing of me sitting there. But due to them rushing me they didn't accommodate or ask if I wanted condiments. I had no napkins in the bag and I received no ketchup or sauce for my wings. So with the closing of this yelp review essay, the food is hot, fast but the customer service struggles. Hope this helps others, please emphasize that you want napkins and condiments before you leave. The space is clean also, in case you just wanted to know.. Have a great day! DG

This location is by the Walmart in its own strip mall, as an end unit, next to a wings place…read more The service was very good. The store was kept clean and tidy. The staff members were friendly and upbeat. The sandwich was decorated with the toppings I had asked for and the customizations I requested. The sandwich I ordered (#13 Italian) in a mini size was a perfect size, had thinly sliced fresh meat, and a delicious soft rosemary parm bread. There is plenty of parking on the side and the front. It's annoying to exit (obviously not the restaurant's fault, but the developers'), where you have to go all the way to the Sam's Club to reach a traffic light.

Located right off of 198 and BW Parkway this location serves some of the freshest subs. The staff…read moreare always friendly and prompt. I always get the club supreme, cheesesteak or the Italian sub. There is plenty of parking in this shopping complex. Don't forget to set up for their rewards program to earn points. Just be careful when you leave as the entrance is one way.

I was out and about running errands in Laurel and just heard about the fish sandwich so I figured…read moreI'd give it a try. The entrance and appearance of this restaurant was not very welcoming so I opted to do the drive-through instead of going inside. Based on the service I got, I guess I Made a good call staying in my car. I received EXACTLY what I did NOT order. Let's discuss... I specifically asked for the fish sandwich combo. I asked for the Classic Flounder Combo. Instead, I received the Spicy Flounder Combo. I asked for 'extra tartar sauce' and when I tell you, there was no more than a quarter size of tartar sauce on that *Sahara dry* fillet, between two unseasoned buns, believe me. This sandwich was so dry that I had to go home and create a sauce just to eat this fillet. CRIME!!! In my combo, I also asked for a large fry. Success! That was executed perfectly. SCORE! Lastly, I asked for a half-and-half (1/2 iced tea ; 1/2 lemonade). It's really not that complicated. When she handed me a drink and I saw how dark it was I asked if this was an actual half-and-half with lemonade. She affirmed that it was and thanked me for coming. That drink was nothing more than a super sugary Sweet Tea. Not a disgusting drink, just not what I asked and paid for. CRIME! sweet sugary CRIME! Summary: The staff need to be trained exactly WHAT is what on their menu and it would help to listen to the customer's simple requests. The only way that I would be returning to this establishment is if someone that I'm with wanted to go there to grab a bite. Naturally, I would recommend anywhere else. But hey, who knows?

I had to wait awhile for them to cook more chicken. Chicken is expensive. I dont care too much for…read moretheir chicken. I do love their fries. It's nice inside.