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    The Chicken Shack

    2.4 (20 reviews)

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    The Chicken Shack
    Russell T.

    Stopped in at a little after 3 today to give then a try and see what they are all about. First the dining room is closed, so I go through the drive thru. They literally want $12 for some chicken wings and $3.59 for a pop. Look at their menu, these are insane prices. The neighbors have big juicy tenders for a fraction of the prices. Buffalo Wild Wings prices are also way lower. These would be insane prices even for the most stuck up corner of West Des Moines! Well, I wanted to give them a try, I ordered, waited for the one car at the window to get their order, and after being stuck there for 20 minutes, because there was no room to drive around, I drove right thru and on my way. They will be gone by November.

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    Rhonda G.

    I REALLY want to support a new business in Highland Park but the Chicken Shack might make that difficult. I'd been meaning to stop in, so when it popped up on my Uber Eats with a discount code I figured, worth a shot and I'd go in person if it was a win. I ordered a 5 tender combo with lemonade, added an up charge for garlic fries instead of regular, and splurged on the molten lava brownie because Monday, As others have mentioned, it's pricey for chicken strips and fries without a promo (even if you're like me and intentionally order the large combo for leftovers). That said, they are chunky white meat tenders and tasty when you get your whole order (they forgot the 5th tender) and I'd say if you want crispy tenders, these aren't it. They're more soft and breaded style which is totally fine. The garlic fries were solid and bar quality but the brownie was a definite pass (overpriced and underwhelming). I stupidly thought a chicken place would have a good lemonade too but no, just some fountain Minute Maid.

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    2 years ago

    Chicken is always cooked fresh but the seasoning is due for a overhaul to make this a regular go to chicken wing spot.

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    4 years ago

    Nice big chunks of white meat chicken but way oversalted, overseasoned and overpriced.

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    2 years ago

    Really good chicken and they have a really good breading. They give you plenty of food too.

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    3 years ago

    Best french fries in town. The chicken was crispy and delicious. I would 100% recommend it.

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    2 years ago

    no special on Mondays..with there over inflated prices should have daily specials this place will not last goodbye!

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    C667-2929 8th St SW

    3.4
    (41 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND I am not disappointed no matter…read morewhen I go or which location I go to. Tonight was this location. COVID time means the inside seating is closed. No worries it beautiful out and we will go sit out side on their patio. It was a slow evening inside so the food was up quick, hot , fresh and delicious. I always skip out on the fries and ask for more coleslaw and dipping sauce cause I love it so much. I usually get a 6 piece, but tonight I had my hubby with me and we got way more than we could eat in one sitting. This was so we could enjoy the email and then have enough to reheat in our AIRFRYER for the deliciousness all over again. I get so full and about make myself sick on their dipping sauce. YUM! Whenever I crave chicken this is always a win for me. WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER!

    I don't like leaving a bad review of one of my favorite places but my gf went to pick us up dinner…read moretonight. I got the Caniac combo and had her ask for no slaw extra toast. She also wanted ketchup for her chicken and I had asked for extra sauce. When she got to the window and received the food the girl at the window was very rude. She asked if the extra sauce was in the bag. The girl replied if you ordered it it's in there. Well to that girl we didn't receive the extra toast nor the slaw, so just one piece of toast, the Caniac combo comes with 6 chicken tenders and there was only 5, and she didn't receive her ketchup. So maybe instead of acting rude to customers maybe you should make sure the orders are correct.

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    4.0
    (2k reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    If you love good burgers you'll love this place…read more If you love b movie horror flicks and burgers then you MUST eat here! Can't say enough good things about the food, drinks, and especially the shakes! You'll love the atmosphere, the friendly staff, and the quick service (even though you'll probably be waiting to get it. People are just dying for it) Great food. Great atmosphere. Make your reservations today.

    The server was very nice. We came on Saturday evening and while the place didn't actually look that…read morebusy and half the outside seating was closed, we will waited 20 mins to get sat. We didn't actually walk into the indoor restaurant area, we checked in and were sat outside. Outside waste too pleasant. Idk if just the Des Moines downtown area, but it smelled like hot garbage the entire time we were out eating. The food was delicious! I ordered the sweet potato fries and I wish the menu would have said they had a sprinkle of barbecue seasoning on them because I was not expecting that and I really just wanted some awesome sweet potato fries. I am not a fan of barbecue seasoning so it was kind of throwing me off. I also ordered the peach milkshake, which came literally liquidy and warm so that did not taste good at all. We also took our kids there and the kids were pretty disgusted with the bathroom. We just did not expect clowns and cuss words everywhere so just be warned if you have little kids that can read. Lol

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    Culver's

    Culver's

    2.7
    (32 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Whomever is running your drive thru was the most unkind character we've have an interaction with in…read morea moment. My husband ran to grab me a birthday dinner (we came for the ice cream!) after a long day of fighting a toddler..in the drive thru not only was she short, she started with "what do you want" he's a veteran & hearing impaired and trying his best to read my commentary on what ice cream I want & she was just abrasive and rude in every way. Speaking over him when he stated he wanted ranch & then later asking him if he wanted sauces? We've worked in the food industry and understand people have their off days but this was just an awful encounter. My husbands ranch was not provided. We were not impressed with today, a thank you to the woman in the window as she saved this entire interaction by simply smiling at him. The woman with a head piece behind the woman at the drive thru window (also wearing a head piece) was assumed to be the one with taking orders, as she's the one who glared when my husband said she was nice in comparison to whomever took his order.

    The person in the drive through was great and repeated my order exactly. I parked and waited like I…read morewas told and I watched 7 vehicles that ordered after me receive their food. They had full bags of food and ice cream. All I got was a single with cheese and a regular fry. I sat in the drive through for over 30 min. Then when the girl came she said my order was given to another car. I understand mistakes but the runners saw me sitting there and also could read my order number it should not have taken 30 min for one burger and fry.

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    4.0
    (37 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    This is a local fast food joint with a private parking lot and dual drive-through lines (Passenger…read moreand Driver). The staff there was friendly enough, but my interaction with them was limited. The restaurant does not have an indoor dining area, but there are some tables outside that you can sit and eat at. On Mondays, they have a single burger special. It really draws people in and packs the place. They pretty much only have burgers and fries. I got the bacon western burger. It took them about 8 minutes to prepare. The burger was ok. It did not live up to the hype. I liked that I could taste the flame-broiled flavor, but it also had a frozen-patty taste. The fries were also not up there with the best that I have had. Was I able to eat my food? Yes... but it just did not rank up there with the better burgers I have had. This would not be my go-to spot for burgers. I would more than likely find a different burger joint to satisfy my craving.

    You can't beat b-bops for fast food quality. The burgers are always fresh and delicious. . The…read moredouble drive through makes the visit quick even if the lines are long, and they are almost always long! The folks running the ordering and pickup windows always seem to be friendly regardless of the weather. We have never had anything but really good experiences in Ankeny. The orders are accurate and they are courteous! As far as ambiance it's primarily a drive through ordering restaurant on a very busy corner! They do offer some outdoor seating with umbrellas for shade, and there is a walk up window for ordering if you don't want to drive through. When it's busy it's hard to get to a parking spot however. Pro tip! Monday night is the night to go if you want a smoking deal and the same good quality, they have a single 1/4 burger for $2.18. It's a fantastic deal, and they don't substitute it for a lesser quality burger. It's the same thing just a lot less expensive!

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