Mike's Chicken — Restaurant in Dallas

Bottom line: Real fried chicken and it's delicious.

Details (lots of 'em): When I ordered the plate with a breast I was told it would be about 20 minutes. As expected, based on reviews. I would've happily waited twice as long for these beauties. Perfectly browned, hot, crispy, juicy, and perfectly seasoned (not spicy).

Biscuits were soft and fresh. Tasted good, too. I hardly ever eat biscuits away from home - not worth the calories - but Mike's were a rare exception.

My friend tried her tenders (also not spicy) and pronounced, "These are fabulous!". She approved the mashed potatoes but wasn't thrilled with the cole slaw. It looked really fresh to me and I will find out later tonight.

The baked beans looked promising, but I prefer less spice, more sweet. Add some brown sugar, a little mustard, and a lot of onions. Viola! Mama's sweet beans. Hard to beat.

I ordered the spicy tenders, mac-n-cheese, and green beans to take home for Hubbles. They all look great, especially the green beans! I popped the top to have a peek at his plate and discovered a heap of gorgeous green beans, piled high. Obviously fresh and hand snapped into fat, bright green pieces of varying size - not the typical tired, wilted, mushy, and sad looking specimen usually offered. Naturally I plucked a large one off the top to sample. I managed my expectations, expecting it to be tough or have no flavor. Preparing to cringe, I bit into a morsel and found it to have exactly the perfect texture that eludes my best home cooking efforts. Seasoning, once again, was just right, too. When was the last time you had memorable green beans? Thank goodness Hubbles is a generous guy who will gladly share!

Run, don't walk, to Mike's for freshly fried-to-order chicken, unforgettable green beans, and biscuits that are worth the calories. You'll wonder why you waited so long. Be sure to say "hi" to Mike himself, a quiet and rather studious looking fellow behind the register at his Maple Ave location. My friend said he's planning a Plano location, so yay for that!

For years we drove past the Mike's Chicken sign at the end of the Tollway, always wondering what sort of place it was. When my friend and I needed a place to meet between Frisco and Waxahachie, I remembered Mike's. It had great reviews and we met at 2pm to avoid the lunch crowd. I assumed it would be a hole in the wall and planned to eat in the air conditioned comfort of one of our vehicles, but I was wrong. The interior was fresh, clean, spacious, and cool with a modern, slightly steam punk decor.

If pressed to suggest an improvement (besides the beans), I would adjust the volume on the mic used to call out order numbers. Lower it when the crowd thins down, please. I jumped when every order number came hollering through. Perfect when the place is packed, but a jarring conversation stopper when it's not.

Conclusion: Mike's Chicken is practically perfect in every way. Tell...

Little backstory: I just arrived from Jacksonville, FL having only eaten a fruit bar, biscotti cookies, a energy drink and a coffee. So to say I was hungry when I arrived would not only be accurate but slight understatement. I dont believe my gut grumbles swayed my thoughts on the food but want to be honest cause we're friends here. Now those thoughts. . .

I had seen a few foodie videos regarding Mike's as "the best chicken" and being super crisp. While I can't speak to it being the best in Dallas, I will say it was CHWISP and pretty damn good! I ordered the 3 piece spicy dark with mac and green beans as a side, a jalapeno, a churro, a reeses cookie and went with the mike sauce and gravy. Washed down with a beer.

As mentioned, the chicken had a solid crunch. I think they used purely a starch like corn or potato because its light and kind of has a stick to your teeth. Maybe sweet potato starch? Either way it retains the juiciness of the chicken and the spice on it was approachable, nothing anything crazy. The jalapeno gave more heat imo. The gruyere mac was creamy and righteous. The green beans were fresh and almost pickled? I cant quite put my finger on the almost twang but i liked them. Salt, pepper and simple. Delicious. The biscuit had a sweet top but wasnt anything to put into my pocket for a midnight bisc nib. A good presence and nice to dunk in their creamy white gravy. The mike sauce is your seemingly standard, creamy pickle juice kissed sauce. The churro was fresh and filled with cream. Classic churro that my tastepit appreciated. I went with the cookie because the cashier Han, mentioned just pulling them from the oven. This thing was gooey with a peanut cookie, chunks of reeses. Rich and righteous without a doubt.

For the first place for me to hit in my short visit, Dallas is setting a nice tone for my gut. Would come...

During my visit to Mike's Chicken on Maple Street in Dallas, I was extremely disappointed with the customer service provided. As a first-time visitor from Las Vegas, I had high expectations for my dining experience, but unfortunately, those expectations were not met.

One of the main issues I encountered was the lack of hospitality and professionalism from the staff. The customer service was very poor, and I felt unwelcomed throughout my visit. Additionally, when I requested a simple side of butter sauce (that comes on the biscuit) to accompany my biscuit , I was shocked to be met with refusal. Despite offering to purchase the butter separately, I was told that it was not available for sale. This lack of accommodation and refusal to provide a basic request left a negative impression on me.

As a customer, I believe that good customer service is essential for a positive dining experience. The attitude and behavior of the staff at Mike's Chicken fell short of meeting this standard. The refusal to fulfill a simple request for butter reflects poorly on the establishment and indicates a need for improvement in customer service training.

As a result of the disappointing customer service and lack of hospitality, I regret to say that I will not be returning to Mike's Chicken. For a city known for its southern hospitality, the experience at this establishment did not align with my expectations. I hope that the management takes this feedback seriously and works towards enhancing the customer service to provide a more welcoming and enjoyable dining experience for all patrons.

Overall, my visit to Mike's Chicken was marred by the poor customer service, and I would not recommend this establishment to others based on...