After our enjoyable trip to the nearby theme park Six Flags, my family and I decided to treat ourselves to a chicken dinner at this restaurant.

As soon as we stepped into the restaurant, we were warmly greeted by Allison at the front desk. She informed us that we could expect a wait of about 25 minutes. For about 23, we sat in a cozy waiting area must past the reception. Our server, Martyn, a friendly older gentleman, promptly offered us waters.

Looking at the menu, there were a wide variety of chicken-related dishes. Before we could really look at the menu, Martyn swiftly brought us our waters and an order of biscuits, along with a selection of packaged butter and jam.

The biscuits were warm to the touch, with a delightful crisp on the outside and edges, while the inside was soft and slightly fluffy. They had a savory-salty flavor that complemented the sweet jam.

After delivering the biscuits, Martyn politely took our drink order while we browsed the menu in his absence. He promptly refilled our drinks and took our main orders. Two of us chose the classic fried chicken, while the other opted for the chicken-fried steak. Both entrees came with a selection of sides and either a soup or salad. Our combination included steamed cabbage with ham, corn, soup, salad, and rhubarb.

The salad arrived promptly. It was a simple side dish, with crisp and chilled leafy greens, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes. The ranch dressing had a tangy and creamy flavor.

After the salad came the chicken noodle soup. It was incredibly creamy, with a thick, gelatinous broth similar to that of a gravy sauce. The noodles were melt-in-your-mouth texture in the form of a ribbon, all with hints of celery and chives. Accompanying the soup was the rhubarb. It was very sweet and firm (possibly undercooked?), with a subtle, slightly tart flavor in a syrup-like liquid. Although there was a brief wait for the main course, it arrived soon enough.

The fried chicken was crispy and freshly warmed, juicy and neither excessively salty nor sweet. The accompanying mashed potatoes had a chunky texture and a peppery taste, complementing the chicken well.

The gravy had a funky yogurt-like light taste but an appetizing aroma.

The chicken fried steak had a granular texture, a light breading, and a soft, tender meat that allowed the breading to melt off in your mouth easily.

The corn, a simple yet delightful steamed side dish, and sort of served as a palate cleanser.

The cabbage was heavily steamed alongside ham pieces, giving it a slightly bitter taste.

All of these recipes (allegedly the originals) were reasonably tasty for their price and branding, but they weren’t exceptionally great. The food might have more of an appeal to nostalgia, but I would choose a standard restaurant over here most days.