Great decorations and atmosphere, service is fast even though the lines are often very long.

Customer service was amazing!! You can tell the workers care about your experience :) (+ the food is great)

I have been so excited for the last couple years waiting for Cane's to open in Seattle! I finally stopped by for some delicious chicken tenders. The tenders were piping hot and the sweet tea was heavenly. It tasted just like other Cane's locations that I've been to. I got there around 12pm on a Saturday and there was a crazy line. It went by fairly quickly though which was good. Inside it was quite chaotic. Ordering was easy, you have the option of ordering at a kiosk or with an employee at the front. Waiting to pick up your food was insane though. It was very crowded and way too loud, the employees were practically screaming names out and people still struggled to hear. I hope they can get a smoother system for this. Or at least lower the volume a bit. Our group of 4 had to wait a little but eventually found a good table upstairs. The service from the employees was great, they walked by and picked up trash, offered refills, and kept the place clean. I'm very excited to go back but might be placing my order online. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Line down the street - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Meh. That was my reaction when I had the food here on a Saturday night around 9:30pm with my bestie and my foodie friend. We all waited about 20 minutes in line to get inside the already packed and loud interior, filled with tons of seats for mostly parties of 4, and a whole second floor filled with even more seats and some fun stuff to look at too. Tables were not very clean when we got to the one we decided to sit at, and had to use napkins to wipe off both the table and the seats. It's very brightly lit here though, and stays opens pretty late. You order at one of several kiosks near the front kitchen area where food is being made and prepared. Staff in general looked very disorganized and were in close proximity to each other behind the counter, but they still managed to get everyone's orders in; in turn this didn't affect my experience beyond the food and noisy environment popping mainstream radio music. I shared the 3-finger chicken combo with a side of fries with my bestie since I was already full from a previous meal we had which also involved fries. It comes with their signature cane sauce and garlic toast, along with your choice of drink, which we chose a tea/lemonade mix for that. The outside of the chicken wasn't crispy as I would have liked, and the chicken itself was also dry. It wasn't any better even when I dipped it into the cane sauce, which came as a surprise to my friends. The real winners were instead the garlic toast - not too heavy yet had a milder garlic profile - and the tea/lemonade too. The fries themselves were standard crinkle cut fries and didn't really need the cane sauce either. For best results, I would do what my friends and i did, and take a booth on the second floor overlooking the UW Ave at night and just enjoy the street view from above and chill. As seen on social media, there are big lines for this place but it depends on time; there wasn't one when I walked past here around 1pm on a Sunday afternoon. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Three-piece chicken combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There was so much hype about this place, but at the end of the day, they are just bland chicken fingers. The fries are just fries, not really anything amazing. The coleslaw was pretty good, but the star of the show was the Texas toast, which was buttery and soft. Raising Cane's is fine but you would be just as well to make this meal at home where you can add your own spices. It's another over hyped fast food restaurant that costs a lot. read more

Very very busy but line moved very fast because service was excellent. Chicken tenders are very overrated but the sauce is what truly makes it good. Good to try for once, but nothing worth going back to. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Inside - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I had to visit this place to understand the hype. I ordered the chicken tenders and fries. The chicken was just okay, nothing special. But considering the price, it wasn't bad. Plus, it's a great spot for college students. There are many other good food options in the area that I would prefer, but this is perfect for this college town. Ohhh, and I Love the story of how it all started with the doggie!! read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Today we were in the U District and happened upon the new Raising Caine's location. There has been a lot of videos going around on social media about lines around the block, etc. but when we arrived there was no line! This was like the Chicken Finger Gods saying "You may enter now but quickly" so of course we did. This location is so awesomely decorated inside with UW colors, pictures, logos, etc. It was wonderful. There were prominent photos of esteemed UW alumni and lots of old memorabilia. I wasn't too hungry so I had the kids combo which has 2 small chicken fingers and crinkle cut fries and a small drink. My companion had the normal 3 piece fingers meal combo which also came with fries and a drink and toast (lots o' starch). We loved the meal as usual and by far, the chicken fingers are the highlight. So glad to finally see one of these open up in Seattle. Can't wait for more to open. Excellent UW themed location. read more

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Mid to be honest. I expected to be wowed and was not. The lines weren't bad though. I waited 20 minutes outside in line until I finally got in and my order was taken immediately by a staff member at the counter. Food was ready in less than 10 minutes. So if you're worried about wait time it's honestly not bad. Warning: Hot sauce lovers....they don't have hot sauce packets yet! What chicken place doesn't have hot sauce?!! I tried the Cane's sauce and I was surprised it was good but nothing special to me. I prefer my hot sauce. I ordered for dine in but luckily they bagged my food to go so I took it home used my hot sauce at home! But seriously y'all need to get hot sauce for the customers! Chicken tenders were a lot smaller than I expected. To be honest I thought portions were a bit small. The fries and chicken were okay. No complaints as my food was hot and seasoned. Just not blown away and still think Chikfila is more preferable being honest. Staff were fast paced and efficient. The interior was bright and welcoming with plenty of dine in seating. Overall this is a more affordable and quick option in the U district now which is nice. I don't see myself stopping by often or returning anytime soon but the best things I tried at Raising Cane's was definitely that toast and I did enjoy the sweet tea. read more

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I had Cane's once a few years ago and honestly wasn't impressed, but the new U District location changed my mind a bit. I've seen this place draw some crazy lines, so my expectations were pretty low, but when I went on a Wednesday around 7pm the wait to get inside was only about 5-10 minutes. You can order through kiosks, at the counter, or online for pickup. The pickup area was a little chaotic with everyone waiting for food, but we actually got our order pretty quickly and everything was fresh. It's definitely busy and seating can be tricky to find, but overall it ended up being a better experience than I expected. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Two tenders and a bread - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Honestly I really didn't like the chicken. It's possible it's because of the time of day I went but the chicken had absolutely no flavor (not even salt) & very greasy and the fries were unsalted. read more

I don't see the hype. I had it before in Portland and didn't think it was that great but thought I'd give it another try again since there's so much hype around it. Luckily I didn't have to wait in a long line like when it first opened. I got the 3 piece meal and I will say the chicken is juicy and the Texas toast is buttery and soft. The sauce is what makes the food taste great. Nothing amazing. Not a place I'd frequent. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Finally got a chance to check this first Raising Cane in WA. The service was very fast, we didn't have to wait at all. The decor is super funky, it's worth it to check out the disco balls, Texas toast sofa, etc. The chicken fingers were pretty good, but nothing really special. The vibe I guess is what makes it special. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Interior - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was our third time coming here! And every time I bring someone who has not heard or been here before. I should be glad there is not one closer to my house or I would be here two to three times a week! I love the atmosphere of this place and the friendly employees. A big shout out to their security guy who is the most helpful and nice guy!!!! read more

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Mobile ordered ahead of time, which let me skip the line. Still a wait inside. However my issue is more with the food than the wait. The chicken fingers are small and the breading doesn't stick well. Also, the portion of fries is super tiny for a $20 box. The sauce is ok but it barely makes up for the lack of flavor from the chicken. I wouldn't go back for awhile it's just not worth the time, value, or flavor. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Line - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The chicken tenders were juicy, tender, and fried just right, the fries were perfectly crisp, and the Cane's sauce really lives up to the hype. Paired with the buttery Texas toast and refreshing coleslaw, everything tasted fresh and hit the spot. Simple menu, but when it's done this well, it works. My only hope is that they keep this level of consistency. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Caniac meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Raising canes is one of my favorite places to get fried chicken tenders! The place was neat and new of course with no wait on Monday around 11 am. The food was pretty fresh, I'd say it wasn't piping hot and juicy as I had it at some other locations. Good service, I'd come back. read more

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This location is awesome! I've been to a very Cane's in different states and the food is always very consistent, but this location has a stand out staff! Everyone is super nice and fast under the pressure (because we've all seen the lines) but they really keep it moving at a quick pace. Also the interior of the location is definitely the coolest one I've been to, it's two story and totally decked out with UW decor! read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

There's a lot of people here it's very busy, the workers have always handled it very well in my opinion and the food is very good. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So happy to see Canes in Seattle. The caniac combo will run you 19.99 here, which is higher than any other location I've been to. The staff is very friendly. The fries portion seemed much smaller than what I'm used to seeing, maybe that will change over time. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Our food and visit was perfect. It was quick, customer service was great, food was fresh and hot. I love the size of the location as well. We went at 11am and it wasn't too crowded at all but when we were leaving it got pretty busy. I like this location, I'm glad the college kids have another option for food! And it's right above to the U-district train station stop so you can take the Link right to it. read more

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What to say... we were happy to stand in line at the first Raising Canes in WA. The line was long, moved quick, and the day was sunny. The restaurant is spacious, has 2 levels and the UW theme is on point. Everyone e was so nice, security to the cashier. The food came out fast and hot. I mean when you're doing 1 thing you can replicate it to get through all of the crowds of ppl waiting. We were a large party of 7, was able to brag a seat, eat in and leave pretty quickly. Staff did an amazing job clearing the trash as we were finishing. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 piece combo Arnold Palmers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Disappointed. Chicken very small and no favor. Fries same as in McDonalds Don't recommend traveling for that read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - That's $2 chicken size - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The chaos has already died down significantly since opening, and it is much more doable to eat here now. I'd recommend online ordering ahead of time -- the user interface is mostly pretty functional, although it does sometimes freak out at high volume times. The fix seems to be to change your timing from "ASAP" to "timed" and choosing a slightly later time. Doing an online order means you get to skip waiting in the line outside, and go right up to the "mobile pickup" counter to pick up your order once it's ready. In terms of the food, I'd say it's decent. In the tier list of Southern-based fried chicken chains, Raising Cane's is still not on the level of Popeye's, which is my favorite. The breading on the chicken is well seasoned, and the crunch holds up relatively well in a takeout container. Still, you can't really expect peak crunch here if you stick fried food in a sealed box and let the steam do what it does. Meat is variable in terms of juiciness. It's all white meat, so some bites are drier and some bites are juicier. The fries are crinkle cut, which are probably my least favorite type of fry, and are generally floppy. There are a few crispy ones out there but they are rare. The sauce is really the saving grace here, and dare I say that I think Cane's sauce is better than Chick Fil A sauce.... A box combo is about 13 dollars, which is not too bad for the amount of food you get. The space is huge, and the flow of the line on the first floor seems to make sense, but you need to go upstairs to get cutlery, straws, and ketchup if you want it. read more

Finally a Raising Canes in Washington! I think this have the best chicken tender and sandwich of any fast food chain. If it is your first time, go heavy on their Cane Sauce and also chew on their ice. read more

Caught the light rail up to U District. I had never been to a Raising Cane's before. I figured if this national chain had already expanded into Idaho and Oregon, it would have been inevitable that WA state would get one too. We came before noon so the line wasn't too bad. We bypassed the kiosks and a cashier took our order. He was friendly. It was actually faster getting helped at the counter. I noticed a salmon above the kitchen door. It's probably a tribute to the restaurant's founder working as a fisherman in Alaska. The interior has a strong UW and PNW presence with locally themed artwork and purple & gold furniture. It's a lively restaurant. They had disco balls on the ceiling. They played 2010s pop throwbacks. Tables were clean. If you get a chance, try sitting on the 2nd floor, NE corner. You get a view of the whole 2nd floor and a bird's-eye view of 45th & University. A dedicated staff member oversaw the floor, making sure everyone had everything they needed like ketchup and napkins. She was nice. The chicken was hot and juicy. The Texas Toast was good. The fries were meh. I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to eat here again, but I am glad this property isn't an empty, boarded up storefront. read more

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I got the canes chicken sandwich and it's decent. It's not my first time trying canes so it wasn't a new experience but their sauce is not as good as the one in California. The props goes to the staff for keeping up with the busy line. Canes was decently sized although the pick up line was really cramped. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Sandwhich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

was so excited to have a raising canes in washington. sadly the quality of the food isn't the same. chicken wasn't as crispy as usual. ordered on the kiosk and picked up at counter. music was super loud inside. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

What's up Raising Cane??? The very first time I ordered from them their chicken was a good size for what the price is worth, but we ordered again and this is what we got. Did Raise Cane forgot to give them chicken steroid or what !!!! I think this will be my last time ordering from them. You can't go from shrink sizes to mini shrink size for children size order Right!!! read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken meal - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Located in the heart of the Ave. Even though it might seem busy with a line out front, it goes by pretty fast. Once in, you have the option to order on the 2 touchscreens or at the counter, depending on your preference and what's open. the food came out pretty quickly as well. The security guard was even friendly and helpful, giving his order preferences read more

Great service and the food was made very quickly. Wait was not as long as expected. The food was great!!!! 10/10 would recommend!!!! The box combo was yumm read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Box combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

It's chicken fingers! Whats not to love? Went on a Saturday and there was a line down the side of the building! I was hesitant at first but the line moves fairly quickly. Canes always has fast service. The upstairs is pretty cool. Actually did not have trouble finding a table despite how busy it was. The music was extremely loud. Not sure if that's just a Saturday thing or an everyday thing. I didn't mind the music volume all too much except that it makes it really hard to hear your name called when your order is ready. Because of that, everyone is crowded around the pickup counter. The pickup process was just a little chaotic and could use some help. Overall, will definitely be back. Chicken fingers are worth a little chaos. read more

Good chicken. Fluffy toast. Sauce was better than I expected. The speakers for when staff is calling out the order pick up is WAY too loud though. My ear drums hurt still. read more

As a fan of Canes, I've been waiting for a location in the greater Seattle location for a while now, as I assume a lot of others have. I was worried about its location when it was announced, but it exceeded my expectations, and I actually believe it to be a great spot for it. In the heart of university district, you'll find one of the larger Raising Canes locations I've seen. Which is perfect for the volume this location will see until more pop up around. Service is quick, staff are friendly, and food is great (per usual). It's placed conveniently outside the light rail stop for students needing a quick bite, bar hoppers needing that late night chicken strip, and tourists wanting a familiar warmth. The UW theming is also cute! They know how to fit into an area and fit into it well. Even if my favorite part was this Caniac Corner. Welcome to Seattle, this location will see me often. I can't wait to see more show up in the area! read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Caniac Corner - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm sure you can tell by my photo that they did me janky with those baby sized fries :/ and I waited like 10 minutes for my food to come but it was tasty. The sauce is worth the hype to me and that bread kinda redeemed the fry situation. I hope the hype dies down so the quality can be better read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 piece tender combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

The location in Seattle is new and I understand there will be some changes over time in the app performance and the team's performance but it's a little frustrating when you walk up and you see people get online orders but this app never lets me do online orders read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Seattle has a Cane's!! Super excited I think the location looks great. Love the UW tributes inside. The line is definitely long (maybe 15-20mins) outside but I hope it will get better as the hype dies down a little. Once inside, your order gets taken pretty quickly and food comes out within a few mins. Because they only let in a certain amount of people at a time, it's not too packed inside and you can still find a seat. Chicken is good and tastes like all the other Cane's we enjoyed in Cali. After all, it's fast food so you can't complain too much lol. Service was friendly and very patient with all the crowds. I hope they are making extra for staffing a new site! They're doing great. read more

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Average chicken, below average fries, but good bread. Definitely not worth the line, the first few weeks even mobile ordering had a wait, I had a kids meal which for some reason came with very dry chicken but the regular combos the chicken was fine. Was very busy inside but fair amount of seating since it's 2 floors. read more

This place was originally scheduled to open in spring of 24, so the 2-year delay has to be brought up. They were so slow that in that interim. El Pollo Loco announced their first location in Seattle and had their grand opening last year! That was a colossal fail, but you can read my review of El Pollo Loco if you want to hear how that went. I had one previous encounter with Raising Canes. I stopped at a location in Oakland 2 years ago. I am going to guess there were 20 cars ahead of me in the drive through. For reasons unknown, they had closed the lobby so the drive thru was the only option. Long story short, it took an hour to get my food. When you only do tenders and fries, how does it take an hour to serve 20 people? It was also 100 degrees that day and you know if your car isn't moving, the AC loses its effectivity, so we were literally sweating it out! On top of that, when I got my food, it was room temp. Nothing was hot or crisp, however, I could taste the potential and hoped they would get their act together and open in Seattle. I was planning on waiting a few more weeks, but reviewers stated that the hype had died down and the wait wasn't long. We arrived about 10pm. There were about 50 people in line, more than we expected on a weekday, but if you can believe it, it took about 15 minutes to get inside and place our order. The girl helping us was visibly sick, she couched and sneezed at least 4 times while taking our order and even though she politely apologized, it made me uncomfortable that someone who was visibly coughing and sneezing on themselves was handling drink cups and potentially food items. The food came quick, our name was called in under5 minutes. We wasted no time securing what was the last available seats and went to work. The food was again room temp. the skin was falling off the tender, because it wasn't cooked crisp, the fries were limp and nothing was seasoned. This was worse than the Oakland experience, with the exception of how well they managed the crowd. If the food had been hot and crisp, they would have earned another star. Had the chicken been seasoned, they would have earned another star. The positive reviews for this place are from people that claim their meal was cooked to perfection. That was not my experience and now Raising Canes in 0/2 in my book and I'll punctuate that by saying in the two years since Oakland, I have passed at least a dozen locations on my travels and did not stop because that initial experience was so poor. Now that they are in my backyard, I have nothing positive to say about this poorly produced product. read more

Everything was awesome!! I've only ever been three times, since it's so far up in the Ave, but every time I'm reminded how much better this location is compared to other Cane's locations across the country. read more

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - Chicken Shop Near Me - Seattle, Washington