This place seems well run with the manager in the dining room. Food was hot and delicious. Place was clean and food was relatively quick on a Saturday lunch hour. Also I love the options on the chicken strip dinners because we can save money by splitting a bigger meal. No complaints here read more

Slim chickens is living up to it's name. The tenders are no bigger than your index finger. Taste great, but definitely smaller than when they first opened. Nothing like Raising Canes. read more

It's been open long enough the new shiny thing in Ankeny has worn off and the long lines are gone. The service at lunch today was fast and friendly. The place is super clean. I ordered the Slim Chicken salad and was not disappointed. It was full of very fresh ingredients and nicely prepared. I grabbed a number and they brought my food promptly to my table. I have heard the wings are really good and it's one of the only places around that you can get real souther sweet tea. read more

Slim Chickens - I'm the outside wall. - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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Food was alright. Went there for a promotion I saw a couple days earlier. Get there and the manager says they're not participating in that. Overpriced, I guess if I'm wanting chicken strips I'll go to quik star, they have a 10 piece for $10 and they're twice the size of slims. read more

This was my second time visiting, first time dining in the restaurant. The staff was kind and brought our food to us quickly. There was plenty of seating and everything was well kept. I got chicken and waffles and it was good! Except there was lettuce in my butter.. but we can get past that. My parents, from out of town, enjoyed their meals and said they would come back. Overall, pretty good and I loved the lemonade mixed with peach tea! read more

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So, I've noticed that their dessert jars have gone up 2 dollars and the banana pudding dessert doesn't have bananas in it!! Plus, they really skimp on putting strawberries and cheesecake in the jars, it's mostly whipped cream. Their food has gone up astronomically but their portions have gotten much smaller. Yes, we notice! Their sweet tea is always soured, which means they're not properly cleaning out the container. Also, the lids for their drinks are so flimsy and come off the styrofoam so easily that we've lost 2-3 milk shakes as we were picking them up plus their chicken is very salty. I'm sure they won't be around much longer. We won't be going back. read more

The chicken was cooked PERFECTLY - there's a line wrapped around the store showing how well it's making out. Tons of dipping sauce options, ranch is delicious & their fries aren't overly seasoned so in our opinions AMAZING. We shared the Oreo shake & thought it was a perfect blend of Oreo bits& ice cream ratio , my wrap was tremendous & I switched out the Buffalo for garlic Parmesan - the lemonade was even great! I didn't even need my ranch I ordered because the wrap was so perfectly seasoned. Loved all of it! Will be visiting OVER CHIK-FIL-A! I think the dessert alone is reason enough to visit - absolutely incredible & I am not a cheesecake fan usually. read more

Slim Chickens - Strawberry Shortcake Dessert Jar - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Now that its been open for 6 days I thought I would get lucky and not have it so busy. I was wrong lol It was still busy but with the friendly smiles from the employees and upbeat attitude I didn't mind. The new freshly trained employees were doing everything they can to get people in and out. We even left one a small tip for making the experience bearable. With a limited menu we were hoping for fantastic food and honestly we knew it would be a longer wait then usual when they cook food to order you just know it will take longer. It was hot and fresh just as advertised. Slim Chicken does a great job at what they do and I had no complaints. In my opinion it wasn't anything that isn't already being done else ware so I couldn't give it 5 stars as it didn't make me call my momma to tell here all about it. read more

Slim Chickens - Busy on Sunday after - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

Very busy since they are new but they do a great job of taking orders way before you get to the pickup area. Friendly staff who works efficiently. The wings and sandwiches are delicious. Nice selection of sauces. The spicy sauces are actually spicy without overpowering. read more

Slim Chickens - Takeout menu - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

The tenders were a little small, but still good! The taste was good and the ranch was sooo good read more

Slim Chickens - I got the 3 tender meal. Mango habanero. Tenders a little small but still good! - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

We've been here twice. zero complaints. food is made fresh to order, they aren't greedy and dont charge extra for sauce, and they don't ask for a tip! Reasonable prices! read more

Great food that's always made fresh. Love getting to try all the sauces with Cayenne ranch being a top favorite in my household. read more

Slim Chickens - Our 5 & 5 Meal - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

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I placed an online order and set pick up time to 12 noon. I arrived 20 minutes early so I walked inside and let the cashier know I had an online order under Robert H. She said she couldn't find it so I told her I was early. She looked confused so I pulled up the app and showed her and she went and got the shift manager who came up and asked me what the order was under. She told me she didn't have one and I once again asked if it could be they weren't seeing g it because I was early. She then checked in back and came forward and told me what I already told them, that I was early. She said she sent the order to the cooks but it would be a few minutes because of the waffles. I said no problem and I had a seat. I watched multiple customers and transaction come in . I saw a girl from the back moving orders up to the online shelf behind the register but the cashier checked what I thought was mine and didn't alert me. After watching 3 men who came in long after me get their chicken and waffles I walked to the counter to ask for my order to be cancelled so I could get back to work. That is when the cashier went to get the manager, Jovana, who came up and asked me what the problem was. I told her I was tired of watching people who came long after me get their food and wanted the order cancelled. She then looked at the shelf and found my order, which included a milkshake, had been sitting there a long time. I told them I didn't want food that had been melting and dying in the shelf. Hi Ana snapped back that she could replace the order but it would take two to three days. I said I didn't care. I asked how did I k ow she world actually refund it and she snapped back that she would. I told her it would have been better for her to say sorry for the poor service but she stood mood. I turned and walked away and she said I hope you have a better day and I told her once again, sorry was what she should have said. This experience was so unacceptable. Jovana needs to learn to manage her staff better and needs to learn how to make it right with the customer. Honestly, if she would have apologized, I would have been fine. I would ah e accepted the old order. But due to her response, the product will be trashed, and slim chickens lost out on a customer. read more

Ordered a 4 piece meal and my wife ordered the Slim Wrap meal. My meal was great and all our food was hot. The tortilla on the wrap so that wasn't great. The drive-thru was super quick though and the young lady working the window was very nice! read more

Slim Chickens - Classic Meal - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

We ate there about a week ago around 1/15/2023. This is the third time we have gotten a nice dinner to go. So far I am very pleased with their food especially the dessert in the glass jar. I would not hesitate to go there and grab some food for dinner. read more

Didn't have the best experience here tonight. We tried it for the first time around 6pm on a Thursday night. Pulled up to the drive though order station and sat for about 5 minutes. No one answered or took our order and we tried talking into the box a few times to try and get someone's attention. With no success, we pulled up to the window to order there. After getting to the window, a teenage kid looked confused when we said we still needed to order. He said the girl who was supposed to be outside taking orders wasn't there so he took our order at the window. We then sat there for about 20 minutes while the line was piling up behind us. Finally, they opened the window and said they forgot to place our order. Then again, after about 10 minutes they handed us our food and then we had to remind them to give us our drinks. Overall, the food was pretty good but service was terrible. Seemed unorganized and just like a bunch of teenagers who weren't taking their job seriously or lacked training. read more

I'm not sure that I've ever reviewed a fast food restaurant, but I had to for this one. I'm in Iowa for the summer, and I've been waiting for Slim Chickens to open, as I have one back home that I like to eat at sometimes. Let me tell you, this was by far the best Slim's I've EVER had. The toast was cooked perfectly, the fries were great, and the chicken was not dry or too greasy. You have to try it! read more

Great food - always hot and fresh! It is well worth the wait. It is one of the best fast food chicken.

I have tried this only once since it opened. I was just ok to me. I personally would prefer Chick-Fil-A but wish them much successs. They are open on Sundays whereas Chick -Fil-A is not. read more

The sauce is basically frozen. The fries are cold, chicken is alright. Bread is absolutely nasty. The jars are good. Jars are the only good thing there other than the environment. Do not eat here, it is a waste of money. read more

Pretty bad service. Went inside & it was fairly busy. We got to the counter to order & the kid hardly spoke. I just started to order since he didn't say anything to us. I asked for a side salad, substituted from fries. They charge for one side of ranch. Took about 40 minutes for two meals. They gave me fries, not a salad. & forgot my side of ranch. the salad salad was weeds more than lettuce & pretty sad. I don't know the point of the table numbers if they don't use them. Once the other kid came to give me my side salad before the rest of my meal, he asked me the order number even though it was on the table in front of him. The workers walk around not knowing what they have or the order number. Wish it was better service. Food was pretty good though. I got the grilled chicken wrap. Flavorful & quality chicken. Chose service or food. read more

Slim Chickens - Southern Near Me - Ankeny, Iowa

I was eager to try this place but disappointed. Chicken tenders were way overly salted. Good variety of sides beyond fries Chicken sandwich is decent but pretty small read more

Pretty disappointed in the customer service of this restaurant. I placed a mobile order so I wouldn't have to wait as long and I checked in with the girls they said they are working on it and I see families ordering and just getting there they all got their food way before I got mine. Disappointing I could have walked in and got my food before I ordered mine 40 minutes before. read more

Horrible customer service. Food is sometimes OK but most of the time soggy and gross. Seems to be a horribly managed place. Worst drive-through set up in the history of drive Throughs. Definitely not worth the wait or the money. read more

I'm sick and tired of going to this place and leaving without the sauce I ordered and asked for. They even repeated the sauces to me and it's on my receipt! This is the third time in not too many visits this has happened. Make sure to check your order before you drive all the way home! Such a joke! Oh and I had to wait 35 minutes in line for the wrong order. Hire better workers who pay attention to their jobs! Unreal. read more

Our order got messed up which was no big deal, the manager did great at fixing it and was very kind over the phone. However, when my boyfriend turned around to leave, one of the workers said "I mean that kid looked like a girl". My boyfriend has longer hair, but regardless that comment was rude and extremely unprofessional. Might be a good reminder to workers that their voices aren't quiet. Pretty disappointed with that man who made the comment. read more

Wow it's so good and the Texas toast is so good i would eat this everyday if i wanted to so good and fills you up!! recommend!!

I was expecting Raising Cane quality and it was more like Popeyes. It wasn't terrible but there are better food choices.

Not impressed with the food here - for the second time in a row the chicken strips are about the size of boneless wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. Tiny and full of gristle. Fries and toast were cold and we live less than 2 miles from the restaurant. If you're going to charge $9 for 3 tenders, make it worthwhile. read more

Amazing food! Everything we've ever ordered has always been fresh! It may take some time to get your food even for drive through but the fresh hot food beats that out! read more

We are from out of town and decided to go to Slim Chicken with our baseball team and parents today. The staff was wonderful, the food delicious and fast, and the facilities were clean. We would love to have one of these in Ohio! read more

Service surprisingly quick. Friendly. Fried pickles were ok but a tad too thick to be crunchy. Fries were excellent. And chicken tenders were juicy and good though a little on the small side. All-in-all comparable to Caines. read more

I was super excited to try this place. waited in line in the drive thru for 20 minutes, then sat at the ordering menu in the for about 15 minutes before anyone took our order. when we finally pulled up to the window to pay and get our food there were about 5-7 people in there on their phones and not doing anything. it took another 10 minutes for us to receive our food. when we pulled out the line was almost back to the dunkin' donuts and no one was taking any orders. my friend and i each got a meal and one side and spent $40. one of the worker's bandaids fell off in my friends hand, while handing her our drinks (yummy). definitely won't be coming back. read more

Food was pretty good. Wings were great. Service was pretty quick despite the place being packed. Get the jar dessert, those are to die for. Will be returning! read more

Food is good but the wait time is really bad. Honestly, I'd rather just go to Chick-Fil-a than wait 25 minutes here everytime I come.

Staff should wear hair nets! Hair on two orders, two separate days! Totally disgusting. Not worth any stars but can't post it without picking at least one. Maybe a call to Osha will help! read more

Decided to try this place today because Popeyes is all the way in Altoona and this place is new. AMAZING! All the sauce choices! You don't see that often. The sauces were flavorful, sticky, and delicious as a sauce should be. We tried sriracha garlic, sweet chili, and mango habanero. All of them were great! The line wasn't long at all and the staff were clear and precise with our order! The food was FRESH and flavorful. Go visit this place if you want some reasonably priced, southern comforting, EXCELLENT fast food. :) read more

40 minute wait in drive through for food that was less than stellar. Fries were cold and soggy with no seasoning, chicken tenders were slightly warm but crust wasn't crispy and not lots of flavor, was suppose to come with 2 dipping sauces we received one. Will will take me some time before I will want to try again read more