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    Chicken Now

    2.6 (33 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    10 pieces
    Jenna H.

    Chicken now used to be my go-to spot with my friends in high school back in LA. But after eating here, I'm starting to change my mind about coming back. I ordered 10 piece chicken tender and a salad. Total was $18... Rip off, literally. My food was coldish warm, my salad was alright. Staff? Hahaha, they do their job as a cashier but I wouldn't hire them if I owned a restaurant. While a customer is asking for something don't speak in different language, it can give off the wrong message. Don't make the customer say thank you, YOU are supposed to. They did what I asked for but be nice about it... Manager needs to train them customer service. I will definitely go back to the Arcadia (Santa Anita Mall) location. They have way better food, sauce and customer service. But, I will not be coming back to this location.

    3 strips combo. -Taken with an Apple iPhone 5S
    Christian M.

    I'll be honest. I go to Chickenow because I use it as a substitute for Raising Canes, which we don't have in California. Their menu pretty much replicates what they have at Canes, even down to the Texas Toast and signature sauce. The food isn't as good though, which sadly comes at the expense of the Southern California patrons but it's a decent replacement if you really need your chicken tenders with spread. If I'm at the San Ysidro Outlet, I definitely wouldn't hesitate to eat here.

    Chicken tenders with mashed potato & cezar salad
    Mansour S.

    I have been here for a dozen times now , i always eat here , the food is very clean & very tasty , i love chicken so i get chicken wrap & spicy chicken sadwitch although today i chose 4 pcs of tenders ( they gave me 5 ) with mashed potato & cezar salad , the tenders were different today there was some light sweet flavor with it which turned to be a perfect combination , mashed potato rich with buttery flavor , they always give away samples so you know what your getting , customer service is great .

    Chicken sandwich with lukewarm fries
    Ricardo C.

    Nothing special. Similar to a cheap knock off of Chick Fil A. The sandwich is actually not too bad, the buns were really good. The fries were lukewarm as well as the chicken in the sandwich. Funny thing is that I didn't order fries and didn't realize they charged me for the meal till after I paid. I told the two girls up front I just wanted a sandwich and a drink but guess I wasn't explicit enough. The place is a little pricey too, over $9 for a sandwich, fries and drink. And if they want to be similar to Chick Fil A, they need to serve regular Brewer ice tea, not just stuff from the dispenser.

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    N R.

    So I came on Sat, 1-26-2020 at around 8:40p , As I was trying to ask the girl at the front counter who was wrapping up food in foil if they were still open, one of the janitor ladies came up speaking spanish to the counter girl asking her if there was left over chicken practically begging, they didn't know I could understand Spanish and she ignored me to talk to the janitor lady, she confirmed with the people in the kitchen to put some left over chicken in a small white to go container. I then asked if they were closed and she told me yes. I asked well how come your are giving her food and refusing to sell me any. All I wanted was to buy a few strips for my young son who was with me and hungry. As I was about to leave the janitor lady was still there speaking Spanish and I asked the counter girl how come you are giving her food and refusing to sell to me? She said her register was closed and she was giving that janitor lady chicken for free since it was going in the trash anyway. I walked next door to order my sons food and I was telling the cook what happed and then the janitor lady come runnIng over yelling over me in Spanish to the cook trying to find out what I told him so she doesn't get in trouble. I pull out my phone and start taking pictures and video, I couldn't believe this and then 2 workers from chick now start yelling at me that they don't care and they can do what ever they want. This was quite unprofessional and I felt discriminated against because I was not Hispanic. I will never eat here again. They are racist and give leftover food to the janitors instead of sellinG to customers.

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    Not sure where most of you ate or when but ty it again. Nice chicken tenders. Very tasty mashed potatoes. Would come again.

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    Great grilled Chicken sandwich and good, hot French fries.

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