*Baltimore Eats*
*Yelp 365 Challenge x 2 #185/365*
First thing first...Outstanding customer service
Few weeks ago, my co-worker and I decided to reserve a trusty Zipcar and drive to Arundel for dinner and our replenish our supplies trip to Walmart.
Note: There are closer Walmarts and Chick-fil-A to Inner Harbor but when you have limited transportation while on a business trip, you'll take whatever opportunity you can get to drive and just get away for awhile (regardless if it's to a fast food restaurant and Walmart!).
Anyhow, we already schemed after our lunch hour to make a getaway to Chick-fil-A after class to plan an upcoming trip to DC. Then, it dawned on me to make a supply stop as well at Walmart (makeup wipes and skin care were running low).
Of course, I had to take a pic to post. Then, I had to take a pic of the inside because it was so clean with flowered vases on the table!
Before we reached the counter, there were cashiers at every...register...with a SMILE and a "Hi! What can we get for you tonight?"
After I gave my order, they asked if there was anything else and was ever so friendly.
Now, let me just share why I'm so impressed with this...
These days, you rarely...RARELY...find this kind of customer service at any other fast food chain. That's right, I'm going to throw Mickey D's (McDonald's), Wendy's (especially the one in Royal Kunia, Oahu), Jack in the Box, and Burger King) all under the bus for lukewarm customer service because the counter people have either one or all of the following:
-Attitude of Entitlement "You owe ME a smile and thank you, customer!"
-ESL (English as Second Language) and annoyed that your order deviates alittle from the standard menu
-Boredom and refuses to apply customer service training to on the job performance
So, yes-this is why I am so impressed with the customer service. In fact, I didn't realize they carry out the food to you. Not only that...they walk around like a regular restaurant and inquire if they can refill your drink for you? Huh? This actually made me sit up in my best behavior panties and politely say, "No, thank you, ma'am" because I was caught off guard!
The food? Great chicken sandwich with waffle fries and deeeelicious lemonade!
The price? Reasonable for any fast foodie
Ambiance? Clean, friendly and relaxed
Recommend? Yes, Yes, and Yes
Additional Comments: Why can't Hawaii have a Chick-fil-A? On post? At Pearlridge since there is a Church's Fried Chicken?!
Anyhow, despite my raving review, it's a sad fact that people will sniff and turn their noses up because of Chick-fil-A's political stance and religious affiliation refusing to eat at an establishment that I say provides outstanding customer service and the entire dining area is CLEAN. Not only that but they still keep to the tradition of not working on Sunday, holds the highest conservative morale for their workplace and regardless of your stance in politics or beliefs...will provide you the same customer service that they extend to everyone...respect with a smile. read more