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    Mary Brown's

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    This is a generous 4 star review so be warned. I felt too bad to give a 3. You get good size helpings of what you order, as expected for the price you pay. The food quality is 4/5 stars, at least at the time of writing. It is fast food and quick to arrive so checks all the basics. If this is all you are interested in read no further. I pretended to be unsure of what I wanted when ordering to asses if the staff would suggest anything or help me out. Sadly they were unable to assist making for an awkward and silent wait while I decided what to do with a couple people waiting patiently behind me and staring at me. After my order was ready your name is called and that is the end of the process. No serviettes or condiments are added to your order so if you leave you have no way of eating it or any sauces/salt or a way to clean your hands. I would expect to be asked if I need anything or have the basics (paper serviette) at least added to the order in case you grab and go. The cleanliness of the location was sub par. Very average. I also checked the washroom - apparently cleaned at 11 but at 11:20 was unused and not clean. Drywall has missing paint where a mirror has been ripped off and in addition the lock on the male washroom lock did not work. Female washroom was no better with litter on the floor etc. Staff should ensure workplace cleaning is done correctly before standards slip too far as this can degrade food quality also if general cleanliness is not of utmost importance. Overall its not a 5 star location. 3 on a bad day. 4 on a good day. Hopefully they can improve this and be serious.

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    I knew it would be good. Hell, I knew it would be GREAT. I've often traveled to Kingston from Barrhaven to get my chicken fix. My friends and family always think I'm nuts to travel 90 minutes to get my chicken fix. Surely it can't be THAT good? For fast food fried chicken, I have not had better. When I found out that Mary Brown's was finally coming back to Ottawa, to say I was thrilled would be an understatement. The Kanata location opened on January 11, 2019. I decided to go on the 12th - a SATURDAY. Waited almost an hour in line. Was it worth it. YUP. Will I return, even if the line-up is that long? YUP. Impressed at how the staff did not get flustered with the sheer number of people waiting to be served. Other chicken joints get bent out of shape if there are more than 3 people in line. As I drove home with a huge smile on my face, I snacked on the Chicken Popins while the family feast stayed warm in the back seat. Waiting in line made me hungry!

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    Manroop served us. She is very good cashier I loved the food I ordered 2pc&taters it' was delicious

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    Got some chicken pieces and a batter box. Great stuff.

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    Yummy chicken tenders and taters! Cheap, quality food. Great customer service and restaurant was clean

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    Review Highlights - Mary Brown's

    “When I found out that Mary Brown's was finally coming back to Ottawa, to say I was thrilled would be an understatement.”

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    Chick-fil-A

    Chick-fil-A

    3.3(7 reviews)
    2.6 km•Kanata, Stittsville

    I lived in the States 8 years. California. They eat and breath this and InNOut…read more.. With the crowds and lines, one couldn't get near the place. Same as now.. with this new CDN location. Busy! It's expensive... But staff is efficient and quick in the lines. 2 lines. I've only done drive thru here x 2. Sauces seem to be included so.. grab a couple from the orderer. My order is always the same. 2 spicy chicken sandwiches, deluxe. No cheese. Thankfully, no mayo comes on them. The chicken breast is slightly spicy.. crispy. Hot. Fresh. Ugh. So good. Lettuce and tomato .. nice and cool and bun is decent. $19ish for 2 sandwiches but hey... You can decide if it's worth it. I eat sandwich #2 for breakfast the next day and I say that it's worth it!

    As expected, this Chick-fil-A location delivered. They are currently overwhelmed with the opening…read moredemands of having a Chick-fil-A in Ottawa. The staff was friendly, helpful, and super quick to the tasks at hand. They even cleared our table for us. Expect long lines, but you already know the food and experience will be a 10/10. Comme prévu, ce Chick-fil-A a été à la hauteur. Ils sont actuellement débordés par les demandes d'ouverture d'un Chick-fil-A à Ottawa. Le personnel était sympathique, serviable et très rapide dans l'exécution des tâches. Ils ont même débarrassé notre table pour nous. Attendez-vous à de longues files d'attente, mais vous savez déjà que la nourriture et l'expérience seront un 10/10.

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    Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - The rice and beans were filled to the top

    Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

    2.3(25 reviews)
    12.9 km

    COVID-19 rules: 5 customers max in store and takeout only. Despite the long wait to get in, I was…read morepleasantly surprised. Food was in the bag as soon as I completed payment! The chicken sandwiches and biscuits were hot and fresh. It's a very thick piece of yummy white breast, with a clean crunchy breading. Not overly spicy and thankfully less sauce than other places. Compared to Mary Brown's there is less seasoning but it is thicker and crunchier. $5.99 is a good deal these days. The biscuits were excellent and made a nice side for only 99 cents each. I would avoid the Mac and Cheese - it was very soupy, little noodles or cheese. Ripoff for $2.29 even if they would have filled the pathetically small container.

    We came to this location for lunch. It's got a lot of parking being located in a shopping plaza…read more The location however, was not the best maintained. The only trash bin was overflowing and the bathroom lacked toilet paper. It's better to do takeout but we decided to eat there. We went for the family combo with the $6 drink upgrade. We were too hungry so I didn't get to snap picks before everyone already started eating . We were 4 people and there was enough left over for another person. We took the really creamy mac'n cheese and the rice and beans as sides. The mac was a bit runny but very satisfying and the rice was added on top of the cooked beans. The biscuits were soft on the inside with a golden baked exterior. Since we had our chicken right away, they were immensely crispy.

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    Big Bone BBQ & Wicked Wings - Beef ribs special (Wednesdays)

    Big Bone BBQ & Wicked Wings

    4.1(43 reviews)
    4.6 km
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    The service was good. Basically they serve ribs. The ribs were tasty…read more The only problem is that the noise level is very high. It is hard to have a conversation with your dining partner. The waitress turned down the music but the fan noise from the vent hood in the kitchen is extremely loud. They would be wise to spend some money to fix that.

    Finally got to try dine-in and confirmed, I had to roll myself home lol. Should've read my previous…read morereview to warn myself. Luckily, I was smart enough to wear stretchy pants. We went for a weekday lunch and they have beef ribs on special every Wednesday. I originally ordered a 6-rib dinner but our server advised that because beef ribs are a lot larger than pork, that a half rack of beef ribs is actually a 3-4 ribs, so I took his advice and got that. Glad I did! They were definitely huge. I asked for no beans, but got the coleslaw, cornbread, and fries, that came with it. While the sides were good, I focused on eating the ribs in-house because they were piping hot and the fries and cornbread could be easily heated later, if needed, without overcooking. The beef ribs take a bit longer, so keep it in mind if you're in a rush. The barbecue sauce had a nice kick to it, not necessarily spicy, but a kick, and also sweet and a bit tangy. The meat wasn't fall-off-the-bone and had some chew, which I didn't mind. Huge portion for sure! There was also a generous portion of fries. I call them Costco fries because most people understand what I'm talking about when I say that's the kind of breading/fry. I loved that cornbread came with the meal and wasn't an additional cost. I just wish it came with a pat of butter or something. If you're looking for a toddler-friendly meal, you can get the Buffalo fingers starter just plain, without it tossed in sauce. There are a ton of different awards, articles, posters, and signs that line the walls, including one that says they're now pouring Broadhead Amber Ale. Service was great, very attentive, fast, and friendly. We came just before the lunch rush, around 11:30-11:45am and there were plenty of tables and it was easy to order and receive our meals in a timely fashion. Family-friendly place as well, though I think they only have a couple of high chairs. Loved that it was laid back and they didn't mind our excitable little dude.

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    Big Bone BBQ & Wicked Wings - Just a hole in the wall of a strip mall but oh so good!

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