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    The Chicken Connection

    2.8 (167 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, American

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    Good for kids
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    Chicken Ribs Mac and cheese
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    Little sorta comfort food lunch cafe spot if I was gonna label it as a style. Obviously a Fired Chicken joint so had to try it. As a BBQ reviewer I happened upon this little place because they have Ribs on the menu, so expectations weren't even set at medium for what they could offer as a "Good BBQ meal". They had a Chicken and Rib meal deal with 2 sides. 2 Ribs and 2 pieces of Chicken. Got one fried chicken breast and 1 friend chicken leg. Meal was for 2 Ribs but they through in 3 cause ... I don't know, I'm probably one of the only guys who got their Ribs in the last few days. Had to try their Mac and Cheese and I asked what they might recommend for a second side, thinking they would tell me which side people seem to enjoy the most. She said "Idk, maybe a vegetable" ... and the place went from a potential C- to an F. Grabbed the coleslaw just because it was the closest BBQ themed side dish. "Spare" Ribs were cold, tough, not much meat, meat was heavy, Loaded with Sauce like it was cooked in sauce for a whole day, not quite at the point where the meat was like rubber. I think these guys call them "Spare" ribs for a different reason. The fried chick was the same quality you'd find a grocery store hot bar. It was bad, it just wasn't good enough to name an entire operation out of it. But it was juicy enough, crispy enough, good enough fried batter but not much more than that Coleslaw was called "Zesty" but I don't know why. Not the worst coleslaw I've ever had but in the top 3 easily. Cabbage was barely shredded, there were big giant pieces of it hanging out of the little Styrofoam cup. And it was almost straight up mayo, no vinegar taste at all. And it was really cold. Mac and cheese was just cheese sauce, typical grocery store hot bar style, nothing added. Had to eat it just to get the temperature back into my mouth cause of how cold the slaw was. Came with a little bun that again is obviously bought from some other mass producer. Got a cornbread that I was confident enough they made. Good enough, just tasted like someone else's mix and not a homemade one. They had a little display of wrapped up baked goods, not unlike a little counter top display at a convenient store with Brownies and Whoopie Pies and stuff like that from a local baker. But it was labeled as their own stuff so I grabbed a "Deluxe Brownie". Still trying to figure out what the "Deluxe" part is but in any case it was actually pretty darn good. Still moist and cool, not dry, kind of that halfway point between a cool soft fudge and a fluffy cakey texture.

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    As soon as I entered the establishment I felt a bad energy . As if the fabrication itself was somehow tainted. Once I made it to the counter it was clear things weren't in order. the menu wasn't loading and had no inclinations of what was included in certain meal options. there was no one over 20 on site which is odd as there should be a manager managering yah know. anyways the rice was overcooked and ruined we weren't asked if we were dining in and it affected the dining experience negatively . chicken was fire though go to plaistow instead .

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    The food is delicious and delightfully. Doesn't matter what season it is. I can always love a good home cooked meal!!

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    2 years ago

    Found a fly in the Mac and cheese, didn't enjoy the food. Service wasn't bad but not coordinated.

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    Used to be much better, got take out and everything was cold, ordered at 5pm, pretty sure chicken was sitting since lunch!

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    Awesome place. Going there for lunch now ! It's real food at a good price served by great people.

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    Great chicken, friendly staff. Chicken a tad dry, and potatoes were over cooked as well.... but overall decent place!

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    It's like a very high-quality KFC. Everything is very good. Friendly staff. Chicken fingers of the best I've ever had.

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