Originally Posted by
BamaVol
We lost a lot of restaurants in the vicinity of the plant following the hurricane. What we're left with include a few chicken fast chains. I just got back from Zaxby's and it's hit or miss. The special last month was a sandwich or salad that came with an egg roll and featured an Asian slaw. I liked that a lot but this month's special is a sandwich with bbq sauce and cheese. So I got the tenders. I like their seasoned fries and the tenders were huge and filling. I don't need the Texas toast but I think their cole slaw is a cut above.
We also have nearby:
KFC - bleh, mostly because they never appear clean.
Churches - yech. Because they're absolutely filthy.
Crispy Crunchy - chicken from a gas station? I don't think so.
Guthries - opening soon.
Chik Fil-A - I like the nuggets and waffle fries. The sandwiches are bland. I don't care about their politics.
Popeyes - I wasn't impressed. And it's the furthest.
Is there something better out there?
Don't knock gas station chicken. Those which have Crispy Crunchy where I've lived is not bad. And in the mid-Atlantic, Royal Farms is darn good.
Personally, if a Popeye's or Bojangles nearly, I hit them up. The Asian chains moving into the US are great too.
South Korea's Bonchon is delicious. Filipino
Jollibee has a more diverse menu with yard bird within it. Think of it as more Roy Rogers.
If you are still Panama City, as your location lists, try
Golden Chick. their breading is lighter than Popeye's/KFC Extra Crispy and more like Church's, but when I lived in TX, I found it like Zaxby's and Raising Cain's... very underseasoned. But their sweet tea is one of the best out there.
If all else fails, go to Publix.