DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant

Raising Cane's is a fast food chain that keeps its menu simple by focusing almost entirely on…read morechicken fingers, sandwiches, fries, and its signature Cane's Sauce. Rather than offering a large selection, the restaurant emphasizes consistency and freshly prepared food. We walked into a clean, well maintained space that was busy but organized, with a steady flow of customers moving through the line and a dining room that stayed comfortable even as it filled up. It is the kind of place to visit when you are craving crispy fried chicken without having to sort through an overwhelming menu. The chicken sandwich was the highlight of our visit. The chicken was hot, juicy, and cooked to order with a crispy coating that stayed crunchy throughout the meal. The toasted bun, crisp lettuce, and Cane's Sauce complemented the chicken without overpowering it, making for a straightforward but satisfying sandwich. The signature Cane's Sauce is what really ties everything together, adding a tangy, peppery flavor that pairs well with both the sandwich and the fries. The sides are simple but solid. The crinkle-cut fries are lightly seasoned, the Texas toast is buttery and soft with a crisp exterior, and the coleslaw provides a refreshing contrast to the fried chicken. While the menu is limited, everything works well together and feels intentionally designed rather than offering unnecessary extras. Service was quick despite the restaurant being busy, and the food arrived fresh from the kitchen. The dining room was clean and well maintained, though this location can become crowded during peak meal hours. Even with the steady flow of customers, the staff kept the line moving efficiently, and the team handled the volume with a practiced rhythm that kept the experience smooth. Overall, Raising Cane's delivers exactly what it promises: fresh chicken, simple sides, and a signature sauce that has become a fan favorite. The chicken sandwich was an excellent choice, and the consistent quality makes it an easy option whenever we are looking for a reliable fast food meal.

It's tricky rating fast food, since it's not really competing with fancy restaurants. However in…read morethe case of Raising Cane's they truly make the best chicken fingers around. They're crispy in the outside, tender and moist inside, and not greasy at all. The fries are great, and the Texas toast and Cole slaw are very tasty too. They have great team too- always glad to help and very friendly. What seals it for me is that they continue to have strong policies and support for diversity, equality, and inclusion in the face of fascist government messaging. I respect this IMMENSELY and would not eat here otherwise.

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The Fix Burger Bar

3.9(1.1k reviews)

2.4 mi

A sports bar that serves up NFL replays from five years ago on a huge flat screen better have a…read moregreat kitchen. Luckily Fix Burger does. You basically buy the burger and then customize it according to your taste. Fast, friendly service and excellent fries that were far fresher then the half decade old clash between the Raiders and the Titans.

I haven't a good meal at The Fix since 2017…read more Most recently, me and my 2 friends' burgers were overcooked and dry, despite ordering them "pink". This happened to me before but I thought it was due to my ordering to go, rather than dining in fresh. I ordered The Crunchy which sounded delicious but was instead flavorless and served on reheated, stale bread. For $20, I expect better. I ordered fries on the side and some tasted fresh and good, while others tasted old, as if they mixed old and new fries together on the plate. The draft list rotates, and my friend's milkshake was good. Stay away from the burgers.

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Chick-fil-A

3.2(85 reviews)

3.2 mi

I'm so glad they opened a location in Worcester as CFA is my favorite fast food. It's become…read moretradition that my daughter and I come Fridays after soccer practice. Staff is very friendly and helpful, as is the expectation for CFA. Food is great, especially the fresh fruit and veggies they use. We love the waffle fries. I'm giving 4 stars because most times we've been, my 8 year old has to teach their staff that she can trade in the kids meal toy for an ice cream cone.

We recently ordered two grilled chicken sandwiches and a chicken salad from Chick-fil-A Worcester…read moreat the Drive-Thru window. When we arrived home, we noticed the chicken in the salad was dark brown and smelled sour. Upon opening the salad, we further noticed the fruit and lettuce was wilted and smelled terrible. When we opened the grilled chicken sandwiches the bread was stale and the chicken was hard. Chick-fil-A at this location typically has good food but this time the food was not edible. The service at the windows was ok but this rating is for the quality and presentation of the $30.00 worth of food we ordered. Based on this experience and the cost, we won't be coming here in the near future.

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Wings Over Worcester

3.4(311 reviews)

1.5 mi

I've been coming here for about the last ten years or so and they have been mostly good but not…read morealways great. Tonight, we ordered take away and were pleasantly surprised because it was better than the last few times we went. The tenders were crispy & delicious. The fries weren't soggy. The cardboard box it comes in now is much better than the styrofoam one they had before (everything would get SUPER soggy)! My husband tried the new Cajun Voodoo dry rub and really liked it. I got the honey mustard which is my favorite and it didn't disappoint. Things to note - the location has mostly street parking which can be a pain. It's in a busy area so be prepared to walk a little if needed. There's not a ton of seating inside - most people take their food to go.

Absolutely unacceptable! We placed our order at 4:44 p.m., with an estimated delivery time of 5:13…read more When we called at 6:00, they blamed the delay on having the wrong phone number, which we immediately corrected. By 7:05--more than two hours after ordering--we still had no food. We had FIVE hungry children waiting for dinner, while the managers gave us nothing but excuses and an unbelievably rude, dismissive attitude. Instead of apologizing or trying to fix the situation, they acted as if we were wrong for being upset! We were also told the driver had "just been there," yet nobody could tell us where our order was or when it would arrive. We ordered directly through the restaurant's website, so they need to take responsibility. Waiting over two hours, receiving no useful updates, and then being treated disrespectfully by management is outrageous. At that point, the food had likely been sitting around for hours and would arrive cold and no longer fresh. Terrible service from beginning to end--we expect a full refund.

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

2.1(115 reviews)

3.3 mi

Chicken is pretty good. Tasty. Got our order to go. The chicken held ok. The fries not so much…read more They were so soggy and cold. I guess you can't ask that much for drive-through order. But you could tell they were sitting around for a while.

What a dumbo the young guy that works at the window. I got what I ordered from him and was…read moreconsidering getting fries also while still at the window so I asked to try one French fry becuase I forgot how it tastes at Popeyes. He wouldn't throw one single tiny fry in the bag, he said he can't do that, as if it's the most shameful thing to ask. That's some real bad business. If you can't accommodate such a simple and cheap request you shouldn't be in any kind of business. These young people are so st*pid. Lost a customer for good at this location. Why support simpletons. Total lack of customer appreciation and foregone future sales.

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George's Coney Island Lunch

4.3(421 reviews)

1.8 mi

Always clean, fast service, food that you know your getting exactly what you should. It's warm,…read moreit's home and it's memories. The whole team rocks thank you

A chili dog for only $4!? Magnificent. Haven't seen those prices since Sonic #1…read more $14 and I got two dogs and a water. The dogs were pretty good. I haven't had a hotdog in general in over a year. So it was like a home coming for me. When in Rome right? Take that into account when reading this review.

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Partners Hotdogs and draft beer

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My partners hot dog a beer!

Kisoro

4.1(54 reviews)

3.0 mi

Like the sushi and appetizers here…read more I order this often for dinner and it doesn't disappoint Quickly made and tastes good Not the most delicious sushi ever but it satisfies cravings well

The sushi is always fresh, and the bento boxes are a huge amount of food for the price. The…read morevegetable sides can sometimes be a bit basic, but the portions and fast service make it totally worth it.

Beef Teriyaki with noodles and veggies

Salmon Sushi Burrito

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Dynamite Roll Volcano Roll California Roll Spicy Tuna Roll

Burger King

1.3(25 reviews)

1.6 mi

Located in busy Kelly Square, this BK is always busy …read more That being said, I stopped in to grab a drink. Was pleasantly surprised by how clean it was including the bathrooms.

Inexcusable. I paid $7 for an original chicken sandwich, which is just a chicken patty. THE BREAD…read moreIS STALE. Why would you serve this to people?? I only get a 30 minute meal break so I couldn't go back for a refund. Threw away $7, thanks a lot

Royal Crispy Sandwich, Chicken Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Original Chicken Sandwich, Drink

Classic Wrap Spicy Wrap Honey Mustard Wrap

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Whopper, Drink, Fries

Pollo Centro

4.2(17 reviews)

3.3 mi

Pollo Centro you have been CONSISTENT in every way...quality, flavor, portions, pricing, service &…read morecleanliness. I'm a creature of habit so I've only ever had the fried chicken with rice & beans but the last two times, I went with the 1/2 grill chicken & yellow rice (yellow rice with peas to be exact). KFC WHOOOO?! I'm ashamed to say it took me this long to write up your review on here...my apologies. Keep up the GREAT work, so glad you chose our city for your new location 5 Below: grill chicken with yellow rice & a side of SWEET plantains ( are )...have leftovers for 2 more meals.

Love the chicken, it's tasty. You can get grilled or fried. The sides are also very good. Quick…read moreservice. I love it for a quick meal or for catering an event.

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Five Guys

3.7(81 reviews)

3.0 mi

I forget that double cheeseburgers are a "cheeseburger" here. A lot of burger. So good. The sweet…read morebun. The jalapeños are always good. Loved the mushrooms. Cajun fries were terrific. Love the peanuts. Clean bathrooms. Nice friendly smiley service. Total was $11, more than I remember.

As always, great burger and fries. Fast, pleasant service, everyone is eager to serve. The music…read morewasn't as loud as usual, thankfully. I'm not gonna lie, it's a little on the pricey side, $20 for the small burg, medium soda and fries, but it was worth it for me. One thing I have noticed about Five Guys, they never mess up my order, unlike all of the other fast food burger joints!

Bathroom

A photograph of the contents of a Five Guys burger bowl, which include two ground beef patties, tomatoes, jalapenos, lettuce ...

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D R.

2 years ago

Run!!! Go down the street or anywhere else. This place sux!!! The service sux!!! The staff sux!!! But you pay the prices of a nice place read more

Cynthia S.

4 years ago

There is some very nice staff that work there and they are open to fixing any problem.

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