The service, food, and atmosphere were excellent. The woman behind the counter was multitasking…read morelike a pro and was incredibly friendly. The chicken was fresh and so hot that I had to wait a little before eating. It was very flavorful, and the fries were crunchy and delicious. By the way, I came for the boba drink, and I was pleasantly surprised by the variety of hot and cold flavor options available. Overall, it was a 10/10 experience!

I was originally put on to this spot by an influencer from the area that reviews chicken wings. I…read moreordered the chicken butt wings, and they were very good. I went back recently to try the spicy yangnyeom wings and a sweet cloud green tea. When I say that is my favorite drink now!!! Omg it is so good. Someone on TikTok mentioned it should be tried and I love green tea so I said why the heck not. No regrets.

Crimson Coward (2nd Visit)…read more Came back for a second visit to Crimson Coward and it definitely confirmed why I wanted to give it another try. Food: This time I kept it simple but strategic. I ordered the smash burger combo (only $4.99 to upgrade--great deal), which came with fries and a drink. The burger was stacked with onion, American cheese, pickles, and their signature crimson sauce on a soft brioche bun. Everything worked together--juicy, flavorful, and not overly greasy. I also tried the Quarter Coward (an off-menu item priced at $5.49), got it mild with honey sauce. The chicken was cooked perfectly--tender inside with a nice crisp on the outside. The honey added just enough sweetness to balance the mild heat without overpowering it. Definitely a hidden gem on the menu. Atmosphere: The space is bright, clean, and inviting. I especially liked the open kitchen concept--it gives transparency and lets you see everything being made fresh. Plenty of tables available if you're dining in. Customer Service: You're greeted when you walk in, which I always appreciate. Ordering is primarily done through kiosks, so interaction is minimal unless you need assistance--but the setup is smooth and efficient. Wait Time: Everything is cooked to order, which I don't mind. I placed my order at 3:16 PM and had my food by 3:30 PM, so about a 14-minute wait--pretty reasonable for fresh food. Overall: Solid second experience. Good quality, fair pricing, and consistent execution. I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu--especially those off-menu finds

Crimson Coward has the best hot chicken sandwich around. i stopped in and got the Homestyle…read moresandwich and a Quarter Coward. The chicken was well seasoned, hot, juicy and spicy. The customer service was on point and interior clean. If you are in the DMV area check out Crimson Coward!

7.15.25 This is my…read morehusband's and my favorite franchise for fried chicken. He has been saying for years that they need to open a location in Columbia. It was a pleasant surprise when I recently googled fried chicken and this location popped up in my search. It has been open for a few months. My husband called in our order while we were driving as the chicken can take awhile since it is made to order. We purchased half a chicken box which consist of four piece chicken (drumstick, breast, wing, thigh), fries, coleslaw, and a slice of bread. Although it took a little longer than normal, it was worth the wait. The fries and chicken were piping hot and crispy. When I bit into the chicken, it was crackling and so hot I had to blow on it. Aside from fried chicken, they also sell fish, wings, sides, and dessert. It's worth noting that their infamous lemon pepper seasoning, often referred to as crack because it's addictive, is available for purchase. My husband was thrilled to see this as the Glen Burnie location does not sell it. When I started taking pictures, one of the owners, Tiger, saw me and started chatting. My husband and I learned that he, his two brothers and his son are the owners of this franchise and that there are 43 locations. I had no idea there were so many. This location has a few tables and chairs, but patrons predominantly just do carry out. We are ecstatic to have our favorite fried chicken franchise so close to home.

This is really good chicken ! People are not kidding about the crack salt - it can be addicting…read more The fries are also really good ! My order was fresh and hot ! Service was friendly and expedient . The place looks clean & orderly. It's mainly takeout but you get in & out quickly. I can hardly wait to try the fish

Dave's has the best chicken around. There are many restaurants that try to imitate them but none…read morecompare to their chicken. Flavor is on point. Don't let the name fool you. You don't have to get spicy chicken. They have multiple spice levels, including no spice. Perfect for anyone. Also, the people that work there are always very friendly and have great customer service.

Came here to try the chicken that everyone is talking about. This location was in Columbia in the…read moresame shopping plaza as Bob's Discount Furniture. Upon entering, we were met with graffiti inspired artwork on the walls, which was cool. We perused the menu and decided to order. They have different levels of spice for your chicken and decided on an order that was mild (2 sandwich meal) , medium, (2 sandwich meal) and extra hot (I was warned by my daughter to rethink this option, but, alas, I did not heed her warning; 1 tender 1 sandwich meal). They had the spiciest level, reaper, which you have to sign a waiver to purchase, I wasn't that crazy y'all... Food delivery service was available and they had an LED board with which ones each order was under. The service was great with the associates very pleasant at the counter. We also ordered a fruit punch slushy, but it was TOO sweet for me and I couldn't finish it. If you love sweet drinks, this would be the one for you! We were given a buzzer and we didn't wait long for our order to be ready. The orders were accompanied by crinkle cut fries (we got cheese on ours for an extra cost) along with a small container of coleslaw, pickle slices, and Dave's Sauce. The fries were good with that cheese sauce: fresh, crispy, not greasy and the sauce tasting like real cheese. Now....I pride myself on enjoying a good hot spiced item from time to time... but my extra hot tender was not to be played with. I bit into that crispy tender and instantly knew I indeed "bit off more than I could chew!" It was as if that hot spiced item shot through my whole body and I was heated on the inside for about a couple of minutes. I say that to say, if you are not into spicy SPICY, don't go above medium. So glad I chose a medium spice sandwich (yes, you can get different spice levels in your order) because that saved me. The chicken was fresh, with a crispy coating on a fresh bun with Dave's sauce. The pickles were fresh and crisp (my go-to to put out that heat from that extra hot chicken tender!), the coleslaw was fresh and ok. I really don't like sauces like the Dave's sauce on my food, so the next time I will get my sandwich without it. All in all, a nice place for a good chicken sandwich, especially with the cheese fries! Epilogue: I saved the rest of that extra hot tender to eat the next day hoping the spice level had dissipated...but no...it seems as if it intensified...but I still ate it...maybe I'm used to that spice level now...

Continuing alphabet series representing 2025, R is for Raising Cane's. Sadly but not surprisingly…read morenothing to represent the letter Q. However, the prior P is for Playa Bowl in Baltimore County was in Q is for Quarry Lake, so the location coincidentally started with Q. I believe Raising Cane's in Columbia was the 3rd location in Maryland to open. First was Towson in early 2023 I think, then Gambrills in Sept. 2023 (went on their 2nd day; see my 5-star of them), and then Columbia in early 2024 I think. The first time I visited the Columbia location was in March 2024, where I redeemed a green leprechaun lemonade, but I had already eaten or had other dinner plans. My first visit to get food was in July 2024. This was my girlfriend's first time at Raising Cane's. She loved it as did I per the other times I had in the past including the first time trying them in AZ in mid 2010's. I visited Cane's Columbia a couple of other times in the past two years. Always great chicken strips, fries, & Texas toast. I'm not a big coleslaw person, but I like theirs ok. I normally get half sweet/half unsweet tea, which is delicious freshly brewed. It's often busy, but staff is cordial, and pretty organized and efficient.

6.22.26 Hubby and I…read moretook advantage of a BOGO deal for Father's Day, and he picked it up for dinner. Unfortunately, the fries were undercooked and soggy, and the toast was soggy as well. The chicken tenders were the highlight of my meal. Hoping for a better experience on our next visit.

Amazing food and service! I ordered the jerk chicken and my husband got the pork, both were great…read morebut pork --wow amazing! Loved their dessert cakes, too! Great vibes :)

3.10.26 My husband…read morewanted me to give this restaurant a try since I'm usually hesitant to eat anywhere that uses a lot of spices and seasoning. I ordered the jerk chicken bowl with potato salad, Old Bay fries, and ranch dressing. My husband got the jerk pork bowl with rice and peas and mac & cheese. I'm not sure whether it was the chicken or the ranch, but one of them was spicy enough to make my nose run. I have zero tolerance for heat, so it definitely caught me off guard. Hubby enjoyed his bowl, though he mentioned they gave him less pork than on previous visits. The staff were friendly and even brought the fries out to us on the patio. I really liked the fries and potato salad, but the chicken (or the sauce) was too spicy for me. I tried a bite of my husband's mac & cheese, and that was also good.

Great service and food to go pick up smooth the place is clean and not bad pricing…read more Great service and food to go pick up smooth the place is clean and not bad pricing

6/10/2026 Looking for something while in the city decided on…read moresome Korean fried chicken and a little drink this is where the rain and yelp lead me. The place was pretty empty but the place had a nice feel. I started with the wild berry soju lemonade that hit the spot and the fried seaweed rolls that came out hot and fresh. I also wanted to order the fish cake soup but they only had it on large(on the menu it clearly says they have small FALSE ADVERTISING) it really would have hit on this rainy day. I got the original spicy chicken that satisfied all the cravings. They set you up with gloves and provide a washing station just outside the bathrooms for cleaning up after chicken eating! Bathroom rating:5/5

Awesome vibe and great service! Drinks and food were good. Tall bartender (I forget her name) was…read more very accommodating!

We enjoyed our lunch here! We ordered the peri peri chicken with lemon sauce, a fried chicken…read moresandwich, empanadas, and coconut and mango mocktails. Everything tasted great. I especially loved the chargrilled chicken--nicely crisp on the outside and tender throughout. The service was pleasant; you order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Overall, a great lunch. We'll be back!