Three years later...still our go-to place for a consistent, delicious and value priced meal. I like the Slim's salad with grilled chicken. Cayenne ranch dressing. The big salad and a drink, $9.99. My husband enjoyed the tenders meals. The employees are always so pleasant, especially Nerlyn and the manager John. They both know how to make you feel welcome and valued. The restaurant is always clean and well stocked. Even when there is a soccer tournament in town!! read more

not much for a vegetarian to choose from, but the mac n cheese is edible, on the creamy side and almost too salty but still palatable, though the price for the paltry skimpy "large" is simply outlandish read more

Slim Chickens - Mac & Cheese (Large) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

It was super busy due to a soccer tournament in the area but they opened another register and the line went pretty quickly. You take a number and they bring your food to your table. For as many people the wait for our food wasn't too bad. It was a huge salad but really tasty! It was difficult talk though because the noise was so loud. I don't prefer the tables so it was nice that we scored a booth. read more

This is a chicken place that is somewhere between fast food and fast casual. This review is for the drive through. I drove through after 1PM on a Sunday. There was only one window open, and the drive thru was definitely not moving quickly. I got the cayenne ranch chicken sandwich meal. The meal was served in a long rectangular box with the fries and sandwich packaged together. The sandwich was not wrapped separately, although that wasn't a big deal. The fries were average. Not very crispy, not as thin as McD fries, no noticeable potato skin like Wendy's. But fine filler. The sandwich was okay but nothing to drive out of my way for. The chicken tenders were a little stringy and dry. The ranch sauce was fine. The veggies were tasteless. The pickles were good. All in all, it was a fine sandwich for a fast food place, but if I was expecting more of a fast casual meal, I'd be disappointed. All in all, I spent about the same in the drive thru as I would at any fast food chain, and I didn't have to get out of my car, which was a plus after spending a weekend at a soccer tournament. But if this place weren't on my way to the freeway, I wouldn't consider it worth the bother. read more

Two stars is the best I could do. The chicken tenders are small, they were not tender, they were tough, and they tasted like they were cooked in old oil. They didn't taste like the breading had any seasoning. Tasted like plain flour. Thin breading. Their problem is that they have tough competition with chicken. Especially Chick Fil A. So many places have figured out how to do good chicken tenders and chicken sandwiches now, and these guys are no where near the competition. The fries are straight fries which might be okay if they were served fresh and hot but even then they would not be special. read more

Slim Chickens - 5 tenders meal. $13 with drink. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Traveling from Palm Beach Gardens to Tampa that's was not too far from 75. Went here per Yelp. Got a Smokey wrap and fries to share it was good much more lettuce than chicken. Guess it's best to get the tenders only with your choice of 17 sauces or dips, next time. Super fast and efficient. Likes the choices of drinks and teas, lemonade. The restroom was immaculate, rare now a days. read more

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Never been here before and wanted to try it. We are a family of 4 and they all had the tenders meals- they liked the chicken. But I got the wrap and it only had 2 small tenders in it. I was very disappointed. And the fries did not taste good like they were old or fried in old oil. They didn't have seasoning either. read more

Slim Chickens - Measley half of chicken tender that was in half of my wrap along with tons of lettuce and little cheese and sauce. Bad tasting fries also! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

After enjoying Slims wings since they opened, unfortunately it seems that they really don't make the wings to order, as they advertise. Several times now the orders come out sometimes even room temperature. They also do not seem to have much flavor. Also have noticed other orders, the wings are extremely dry, probably holding them to long and then refrying them. We don't go much any longer because there not improving the quality. read more

Very good! I was thoroughly impressed. My daughter said "Dad, this is the best chicken place I've been to!" Better than Canes? "Yup!" I like the variety, the chicken and waffles were good (ask for extra crispy waffles). I didn't care for the wings but the tenders were all good! The cashier named Jerry was super cool. He recommended things and was very friendly and helpful. I wish they had this in PSL where we live! read more

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Food was delicious, would recommend the wing meals. I prefer buffalo on the wings and ranch on the side. Texas toast is a gem!! Employee named Richard was working hard on the job and gave us top notch service. Our food came in less than two minutes. I also love the way the restaurant is decorated, the electric guitar on the wall really sets the tone. read more

I visited Slim Chickens for lunch with some co-workers a few weeks ago and tried the Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. The sandwich was ok. The crisp coleslaw and light spiciness was nice but the chicken was on the tough side. Most other fast food chicken sandwich places are a better option. read more

Slim Chickens - Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

so my husband and son ate here today, had the chicken tenders and fries, after eating here many times with no problems today they both got food poisoning, about two hours after eating there they were both doubled over in pain barely made it home and are having severe digestive issues, I called the manager as a courtesy to let him know so that he might want to check his stock or cooking temperatures. His name is Dillon. He sounded about 12 years old. He informed me that it was impossible that they got sick there because that takes 24 hours to show up... well according to the CDC and EVERY MD website on the Internet food poisoning can show up after 30 minutes so FU Dillon you little punk. I was not going to leave a review. I just wanted to protect other customers. read more

Let me tell yall, I love Slim Chickens but this by far has to be the WORST location I've been too. First off the chicken was bland. This is a place that is known for their chicken AND a chain restaurant. Is there no quality control? Second, the thing I was most excited about was the Slim chickens sauce. Idk if the person making sauces for that day was drunk or missing taste buds but it was so bland it's only good for helping you choke down the dry chicken. Third they do not maintenance their soda machines. Making the soda also bland which I didn't think was possible. I don't think they touched that soda machine since they opened. read more

Good food, good customer service, open atmosphere. I like the windows and how it opens the room. They have a drive thru. I haven't order through the drive thru yet. I don't know if just me. But the tenders that comes with the waffles had a sour/odd taste to it. I informed a staffer and they handled that situation with ease. Perhaps, the batch I was given must've been off. Overall, good place to have family lunch/dinner. An associate of mine recommended this place. I too, would recommend this place. read more

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I had the Buffalo Ranch chicken sandwich with fries. It was pretty good but the chicken breast was on the thin side. I don't know if it's because it's "natural" or if it just wasn't my lucky day. The same thing happens when I eat at chick-fil-a from time to time so I'm not going to knock them for it. Their fries were pretty good & so was their Cajun ranch sauce. I was most impressed by their drink selection. I had a strawberry lemonade I believe it was & it tasted fresh & natural. Their peach tea was very good as well. The cashier was super nice & helpful. read more

Slim Chickens - Buffalo Ranch chicken sandwich with fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

AMAZING 10/10 recommend. Customer service is wonderful. Very good people. They offered us fries with the Slim Sauce to try as it is our first time here. The food is very good. Cooked greatly. This place is very clean inside as well. I recommend this restaurant greatly. read more

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Food fresh and hot. Standard chicken nothing over the top. Overpriced for the small tenders.

On our first visit here, we thought this place was great. A new place to add to our list of quick dinners. On the second visit it wasn't as good. It wasn't bad, mind you. It just lacked something. It is still on the list of places to go, just closer to the end of the list. Staff is friendly, helpful with questions (mother of a picky child here), and food came out quickly. Even for dinner rush, there wasn't much too much of a wait. read more

Slim Chickens - Yummm. 21.04.2023 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

On a business trip I always ask everyone I meet where the best place to go eat around town is. I was recommended to go to Slim Chickens and I was very pleased, the food, service, atmosphere and everything was on point. There was a short line, but the staff was very proficient at taking orders and moving people along. We didn't wait very long for our food. I ordered the Cajun chicken sandwich. The bun was nicely toasted, not burnt and the seasoning had a punch to it but not overpowering. Lettuce was crispy, pickles were lovely, and overall one of the best chicken sandwiches I've had since coming to Florida. I would recommend this for anyone traveling through the area. Overall, it was a great experience and I'll likely come back tomorrow on my last work day to have lunch there again. My wife also approved of the plans for tomorrow. read more

Slim Chickens - Cajun chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great food, clean environment, amazing service by friendly staff, fast food delivery. Great catering options read more

Slim Chickens - Building - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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New chicken concept in Lakewood Ranch. Menu seems more diverse than other chicken restaurants. We selected the fried pickles, a chicken wrap, and chicken salad. The pickles were super salty - I like salt, but they were just too much (not uncommon with fried pickles). I ended up eating a few, and saving the rest for later. Also worth noting, they were super crispy! I really enjoyed the texture of them. The wrap and fries were good. I asked for a salad to be topped with fried chicken tossed in their mango habanero sauce. The salad was big and very filling. They had a generous portion of chicken on top. The staff seemed plenty friendly. They were able to fill my order quickly with no mistakes. Overall, this is a solid fast food place that'll be good for families or a quick weekday meal. If you're up for it, their milkshakes sounded so good! read more

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Leaving this so I know not to return. This was my second visit, first was 6+ mo ago. What an overpriced crock. $13 for 5 tenders that all easily fit in the palm of my hand. They also rang my order wrong and weren't able to correct it because " once it's entered they can't change it". I didn't pay at that point and in hindsight should have just walked out and let them deal with their own problem. Milkshake is just a cup of icecream with a big straw, if that's your thing. Unfortunately the chicken was dried out and hard and fries were cold. In the chicken fast food arena this is easily- last place. Priciest option, worst tasting, smallest portion. read more

Opening Day of the New Slim Chickens! Here within minutes of opening to avoid the rush. Within an hour there was a line out the door. $22 provided enough food for me and my the husband. We got the 5 and 5 wings and tenders. We got 3 dipping sauces: ranch, blue cheese and slim sauce. All of it was fresh and flavorful. It came with one side and a drink so we added a second drink and a second side. The sweet chili sauce on the wings was sweet with just a hint of heat. The cook on the wings and fried pickles in my opinion could be a little harder but for most people it would be good. The tenders batter had good flavor but not over powerful. The potato salad was fresh and not a mustard- based just a mayo and slightly smoky flavor. Definitely will be back to try some other options. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place out for sometime now, and finally decided to eat here. Immediately the place was spotless, super clean. The staff was very friendly. It was our first time and we were still looking at the menu and there was no rush to pick something out. The food was fantastic. Our kids loved the chicken mac & cheese and french fries. The chicken and waffles were amazing! The wings were pretty good for a local fast food place. Overall this place was great, A little bit of everything for everyone on the menu, and their sweet tea hit the spot as well. read more

Slim Chickens - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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I've heard that this location has gone down hill but I have to say I love the milkshakes and the fried chicken salad with honey mustard has never disappointed. So... not sure what happened but from my experiences it's still pretty good. Service is always fast and the inside has always been clean! read more

Okay Slim Chickens, I see you!!! We were in the area on our way home and came here for a quick Sunday dinner. Service was quick, polite and the restaurant itself was extremely clean. We got our food quickly delivered to our table and I have to say, their buffalo chicken mac and cheese bowl is gooooooood!! Tender, moist and flavorful chicken and the buffalo sauce wasn't overpowering...and that mac and cheese?? MmmmMmmm...good. My hubs loved his chicken sandwich and my little was thrilled they had chicken and waffles. Really for me, the only disappointment was the fries. They were just kinda lack luster and could've been a little crisper. But that macaroni and cheese will keep me coming back!!! read more

Slim Chickens - Bright and clean!!! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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We have tryed multiple times so review is based on those. After trying Raising Canes and comparing they need improvement. The batter is to crispy and my biggest pet peeve is is the noisy chairs and lack of ceiling tiles to keep noise down. If you loke noisy , screaming , chairs then this place is for you. read more

My kids love this place. Chicken, Mac n cheese, garlic bread, fries... I mean these are kids go to meals. Service has been quick every time. The dining area is clean and kept up with often. read more

The portion sizes have shrunk. The food was so salty that it was hard to eat. The chicken tenders are about 50% smaller than a month ago. The kids meal went from a rectangle box to a much smaller square box. read more

Slim Chickens - Kids meal - tiny chicken tenders now - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great food. Service and cleanliness is excellent. The wings and shakes are very good and freshly made to order. I need to try the salads there soon read more

Ordered Big Dill Chicken Sandwich - it was awful! The fried chicken was sparse and what there was of it was tough, overcooked and greasy. Fried pickles on it were soggy, way too salty and super greasy. Don't waste your money! read more

The order shows what I should have gotten, and what I received. I don't know if the delivery person picked up the wrong order, or if it was packed wrong. As you can see, I did not get two large sides, and no potato salad at all. I really don't eat fries, either. This order was going to be divided up for three of my lunches this week. I tried to call the driver twice, but no answer. I am very disappointed. read more

This place checks all the boxes for what you are looking for. The service is great from the person who greets you when you order at the counter and then hands you a number, to the staff member that delivers your food to your table. We got the regular chicken sandwich meal deal which came with fries and a drink. They have lots of chicken options as well as sides and salads. The chicken is crispy on the outside and very juicy on the inside. The fries are thin and salted just right. You get your own drink with a full selection of coke product and fresh made ice tea (sweet and unsweet). They have indoor and outdoor seating. If there is a line, don't worry because it moves fast. They do a good job of getting the food out fast. We will absolutely be back to try some of the other sandwiches. read more

We got the buffalo chicken mac bowl, the regular chicken mac bowl, a chicken tender meal, a regular tender cheddar wrap, and a chocolate shake. Everything was delicious! The chicken was very good, as well as the fries. The mac and cheese was delicious! Some meals came with a piece of garlic toast, it was more like bread because it was a bit cold and soggy, but the taste was okay. We were also a little surprised with the prices - wasn't expected to spend $60 on a drive thru lunch, but again, the food was good. They didn't give us all of our drinks, missed a soda and tried to question us on it, but ended up handing us a soda in the end (wrong flavor but we wanted to get back on the road after a long weekend away). They also forgot spoons for the mac bowls that were ordered, so that was a little frustrating. All in all, if I were in the area again it would definitely be a good food option! read more

Stumbled upon this gem when leaving the park from around the corner and I saw that this place had a big line of cars waiting by the drive thru so I had to stop by and check it out. Best decision I did!!! The food here is so delicious and fresh I was sad when it was all gone. Fresh chicken tenders, fresh wings, delicious milkshake, fresh fries, juicy Mac n cheese, etc... I don't know why I haven't seen this place before because I would've kept coming here when I visited Sarasota this weekend that just passed. I'll most definitely come back when I'm visiting Sarasota or wherever else they have a Slim Chickens, I'll be there in a heartbeat. You gotta try this place out this place most definitely will not disappoint!! read more

If you got kids under six, this is probably where you want to be. If you got teenagers, gonna guess they also might like this place. I think everybody else is going to realize this is just another version of Chick-fil-A with slightly less tasty chicken and a more chaotic atmosphere. It has a place in the market, but don't go there expecting anything more than the basics. read more

Delicious food! Garlic Parmesan sauce was so delicious! Owner is super sweet also! Will def be back! read more

Slim Chickens - Chicken club - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Eaten here several times, and I've tried most food items. The quality is good and valued well. They have great sauce options, healthier alternatives, and service is good and quick. Ambience is nice, it gets cold inside sometimes if you're dining in. My go-to spot either alone, with a date, or family for some good fast food in the area. read more

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I used to love going here, the chicken was juicy and tender, and they gave huge pieces of chicken. However the past few months, every time i've gone here, the chicken tenders are practically chicken nuggets. the chicken is super dry. Extremely disappointed with slim chickens. I know the closest open one is far, but if you're looking for tender juicy chicken, go to popeyes. Especially after the one by the walmart on 70 opens. read more

Slim Chickens - Roughly the size of the "chicken tenders" - Chicken Shop Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I have a love-hate relationship with Slim Chickens. I do like the food for the most part. Both the bone-in wings and tenders are great as are the homemade sauces. The sides are middle of the road. The mac and cheese tastes identical to the Cracker Barrel's grocery store kind, we didn't love the okra, the potato salad is not our favorite, the fries are fine. The real reason it's a 3-star review is YOU HAVE TO CHECK YOUR ORDER. Every time we leave this place the order is wrong. I have been the only person in the drive-thru and my order was still wrong. We got a ton of wings to watch a sporting event and they gave us the wrong chicken and no sauces. The sauces you have to pay for individually. I was shorted like $12 worth of sauce. My recommendation is hold up the drive-thru line to double check them! read more