I'm not usually a Chick-fil-A guy -- it's a little pricier than the competitors, so I don't stop by…read moreoften. But with this brand-new location opening in our area (along with all the buzz, protests, and controversy that came with it), I figured it deserved a fair try. I opted for the drive-thru on a very chilly morning. They offer both walk-up and drive-thru, but the cold made the choice easy. The team members taking orders outside were clearly new and still finding their footing, and I genuinely appreciated how hard they were trying. The young man who took my order had a trainer nearby, and you could tell he was a bit nervous -- but he was doing his best. Same for the young woman who handed me my food on the pickup side. I tip my hat both of them. And the food? Excellent. Whatever else people may say about the brand, Chick-fil-A has always prided itself on quality -- and it shows. Everything was fresh, hot, and prepared just right. I may not stop in often because of the higher price point, but I get it. Quality costs more, and you can taste the difference. But the biggest shout-out goes to the back-of-house crew. It must have been right at that crossover between breakfast winding down and lunch gearing up -- which, in any fast-food place, is its own special kind of stress. And in a brand-new store during opening week? Multiply that pressure by ten. I worked in fast food back in my college days, so I have a pretty good sense of what's happening behind that swinging door: the constant rush, the tight choreography, the pressure to keep every station moving while also learning new systems on the fly. Those back-of-house workers are doing some of the most important jobs in the building, and yet they're often the ones who get the least recognition. While the front-of-house team interacts with customers, the kitchen crew is back there hustling -- cooking food properly, assembling orders, keeping the place clean, restocking, troubleshooting equipment, and shifting between meal services. It's demanding work on the best day, and even harder when everything is still new. We don't see those folks, but they're the heartbeat of the operation. Without them, nothing works. And speaking as someone who has family working in the industry, I sincerely hope management recognizes how hard their back-of-house crew is working during these early weeks. A little patience and well-earned appreciation can make all the difference -- especially for the team members carrying the heaviest load. So to the team behind the scenes -- thank you. My hat goes off to you. And yes, I'll definitely be back.

We've been through the drive thru about 3-4 times now since they've opened. We frequent the other…read morelocal chick fil a's when we can. The service is good, I can tell they're still getting used to things. My issue is the taste of the food compared to what I'm used to. Every time something was forgotten from the order, even something as simple as straws it was frustrating after driving away. The fries always seem to be room temperature like they've been sitting. The last time I even had a completely undercooked one. The nuggets taste good. Everything is clean and nice. I'm hoping this isn't how it's going to be at this location.

We ordered two chicken salad sandwiches on marble rye and they were delicious. The bread was…read moreincredibly fresh. We asked for gluten free bread on one but they were out of it, so they gave us an extra side of chicken salad. All good. The bread was so good I cheated on my low gluten diet. The chicken salad was also delicious and fresh.

We lived in the area for 13 years and somehow never noticed this place. Pretty sure lunchbox deli…read moreis in the witness protection program. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The chicado salad had just the right mix of avocado, chicken, tomato, and ranch, and it all came together in a way that felt super satisfying. The california chicken wrap had great flavor from the chipotle mayo and bacon, and it somehow didn't fall apart like most wraps do. Even the tomato cucumber feta side felt thoughtful. It was light and crisp without being boring. The waiting area is tiny but the wait was only about 10 minutes, and totally worth it. We ate by the lake on a calm summer Sunday and it was basically perfect. We'll definitely be back -- might even pretend we just discovered it again.

Sat outside, had some great wings and beers. Great ambience, friendly service. Beautiful summer…read morenight.

The wings and burgers are above standard. Can't wait to come back. Love the sunday wing deal. Keep…read moreit up!

At Coriander, you might do a double take and wonder if you're actually in Detroit. I visited…read morerecently for a special event and was charmed at the location on the water, at the whimsical decor, and the social media-ready presentation of the food. I never knew about the canal district of Detroit, but the vibe feels like a vacation in Florida instead of the middle of the Midwest. Coriander ups that vacation vibe with bright paint, plenty of outdoor seating, and beautiful decor. All of our food tastes so fresh, and I loved the additions of things like edible flowers on the yogurt that we had with our parfaits. Service was appropriately attentive for a large group, and it never felt intrusive into our private event. I'll look forward to coming back sometime soon for another afternoon that feels miles away from everyday life!

The ambiance I absolutely adore. Canal, plants, herbs, and chill vibes are at this place…read more Parking, eh- not so much, really just depends on the time of day. I Went around noon on a Saturday and a parking spot was a challenge. I ordered a burger( not shown) it lacked flavor but I made it do. I also had a honey lavender tea that was soooooo good! Pictured is a hibiscus mocktail offered and very refreshing. Give it a try. The menu changes ;) I'm waitress was a delightful treat on a Saturday afternoon she managed the entire bar area with great service. Reservations are encouraged even for bar area.

Service was fine and fast, but we had to throw our drinks away as they tasted just musty as hell,…read morelike the machine hadn't been cleaned and after after that, my son really wouldn't eat his food either, although he had some of his nuggets, but he said the barbecue sauce tasted old and off. I can't comment on the food personally because I don't eat here ever, as there's nothing on the menu vegetarian, but my coffee was fine.

I WILL NEVER COME HERE AGAIN. The management is a joke the workers are rude and lie through their…read moreteeth, and they get the worst people coming through at night.... some drunk dumb ass hit my car and ran. The next day when I was trying to get the footage for my insurance the manager told me he wasn't interested now I'm stuck with a $4,000 repair bill... I have multiple bad expenses here. From the workers forgetting my food and saying "We wouldn't forget food." to them making me wait for my order and making it wrong.... (some of these things happened on the same day.) This place needs to be shut down save yourself the headache and never come here.

Love this location! The service is always nice, the interior is clean, and the food is fresh; even…read morethough they do sometimes run out of my favorite Candy Cookie. I recently tried the new Chicken Roma Asiago Bagel Stack, and it wasn't what I expected. The flavors didn't really come together for me, even though it includes the same dressing from the Green Goddess Salad that I usually enjoy. Also, the portion of dressing that came with my salad was very small, not enough for the whole bowl. This won't stop me from coming back, but I'll probably stick to my usual and be more skeptical about trying new featured items in the future.

I will say Panera has - for the most part - good food, although I am a diabetic and their food is…read moreway too high in carbs. I ordered the new "lettuce" sandwich and wasn't impressed. Even their Mediterranean Veggie sandwich is 83 total carbs. A VEGGIE SANDWICH? Also, don't use them too often because of their prices. Expensive!

Red Crown has re-made itself yet again, this version might be the winner. They have re-branded as a…read moreMexican street taco place. They have many different taco options, tamales, quesadillas and salsa, guac & queso. Since it was Taco Tuesday you could get 3 tacos, rice & beans and an elote corn for $20. My bf and I split the taco special, then I added 1 chicken tamale. It was plenty for the 2 of us. My son & his wife did the same. So I ordered the shrimp tempura taco & a chicken tamale. Both were good, my taco was not warm though, so they need to make sure they're not sending out cold food. The corn was too 'limey' for all of us, they need to work on that recipe. The rice & beans were delicious, much better then other Mexican restaurants I've been too. Really flavorful and rich. We also ordered one of each of the dips to try. They were all really good, but I really liked the guacamole and the queso. Service was a bit slow, our waitress kept disappearing to the point we had to go find her to get our bill. Hopefully they'll work on customer service. I'll try again and hope they fix their glitches.

Ite Original Red Crown was a hit out of the ball park. When they changed the menu, it went down…read morehill. Food isn't as good, menu is very simple and not imaginative at all.