Chickie's & Pete's — Restaurant in East Whiteland Township

The Bat-Signal may not shine here, but the neon glow of Chickie’s & Pete’s is a beacon of its own, drawing in the masses like a moth to a flame. I infiltrated this so-called “Crab House and Sports Bar” on a reconnaissance mission to understand its appeal. The exterior promises a modern sports haven, but the interior… the interior is a calculated assault on the senses, a spectacle that would make the Riddler proud. The first thing that strikes the curious nautical theme, with thick ropes and boat cleats adorning the windows. It’s a nod to their "Crab House" moniker, but to me, it felt like a familiar calling card from the Gotham docks—a place I often patrol for Penguin’s smuggling operations. From my 8-inch vantage point, these ropes presented a tactical opportunity for a quick ascent, a way to survey the terrain from above.

Secondly - the light. Not the darkness I'm accustomed to, but a dizzying array of screens. Televisions blanket every conceivable surface, a mosaic of glowing rectangles broadcasting every sport known to man. It’s an intelligence-gathering paradise, if the only intelligence you seek is the score of the Eagles game. For a moment, I felt I was back in the Batcave, monitoring all of Gotham’s channels at once, but with fewer super-criminals and significantly more buffalo wings. The sheer volume of visual data is enough to disorient the average citizen. One must remain focused.

Now, for the main event: the legendary Crabfries. They’ve legit got that name trademarked. They are spoken of in hushed, reverent tones. My investigation reveals them to be crinkle-cut fries dusted with a secret blend of spices and served with a side of white cheese sauce. It is a deceptively simple concoction, but its addictive properties are undeniable. This is not merely a side dish; it is a weapon of mass satisfaction. The recipe is a more closely guarded secret than my own identity.

Detective Tips: Vantage Point is Key: Secure a booth or a high-top table. With the visual chaos, having a defined base of operations is crucial to enjoying your mission… I mean, your meal. Embrace the Overload: If you’re here for a specific game, you’ll likely see it on no fewer than five screens from any given seat. It’s an excellent way to ensure you don’t miss a single play, even when you’re battling a plate of their wings. The Buddy System: This is not a place for a quiet, solitary stakeout. The energy is high, the crowds are thick. It’s a location best infiltrated with allies.

BEWARE: Sensory Overload: The sheer number of screens and the volume can be overwhelming. It’s a cacophony of light and sound designed to keep you stimulated. Those prone to distraction should consider this a villainous trap set by the Mad Hatter himself. The Siren’s Call of Crabfries: Do not underestimate their power. One order is never enough. It's a culinary conundrum that can derail even the most disciplined of vigilantes. Proceed with caution.

Final Verdict: This Chickie’s & Pete’s is a fortress of fandom, a brightly lit cavern dedicated to sports and seasoned fries. It lacks the subtlety I prefer, but its energy is undeniable. For the citizen looking for a place to lose themselves in the roar of the crowd and the flavor of a local legend, it’s a worthy destination. It gets a passing grade, but I’ll take the quiet solitude of my...

My daughter, who has a server food allergy to dairy, ENJOYS coming to Chicki's & Pete's, as they can accommodate her order of French fries, Crab fries, and Chicken tenders without milk cross-contamination.

Our server, Maxwell, was pleasant & did get the Manger on duty to come speak to us & verify her food choices could be made safely, which is SO AMAZING!

Unfortunately, during our meal, which as after the main lunch rush (after 1:30pm), and they weren't busy, (many servers were obviously standing around chatting with other employees - which I usually understand & don't mind, as long as they check often with our table), but our server, MAXWELL, just fell short of good service.

He forgot basics; such as our request before & reminder while, being served our main lunches, & made us wait way too long for simple glasses of water. That's after we flagged him over finally, after we simply couldn't find him anywhere & I didn't want to leave to go ask the front desk for assistance while my hot food was at the table. That's not how good-service works!

No one else standing around even looked over at his tables from the bar, or coming out of kitchen, which I watched like a hawk!

Then he made us wait longer for our check & return for our receipt, and boxes to go! That's AFTER I said we needed to get moving.

No problems with our food, just our server.

Hopefully it's not a common issue for this location, as we will be in the area often over the next several years & would like to return due to my daughter's strict food accommodations which she really enjoys from here.

I do want to add, Maxwell was a very nice guy, with a nice attitude, just not into great service & remembering simple customer's requests. I hope he can be re-trained on these basic necessities as a good server. His personality is already great, so I hope he can just get down the...

Pretty empty when arrived. Wait staff ok in beginning. Ordered a specialty nacho dish for appetizer. Fifteen minutes later came to say they couldn't make it as out of ingredients for it. But could make other nacho dish. By then the main arrived mussels. Spit out the first three. Seriously undercooked. My dinner companion picked through and ate what she could but overall yuk. I ordered a Cesar salad with salmon. The salmon was the size of a Small playing card and the thickness of about three cards stacked. Since it took almost twenty five minutes to get to the table, yep a solid little salmon rock. At this point there for almost an hour and no food. Waitress was clearly annoyed that I would not eat the under cooked or over cooked food. I just politely asked her to take it back and the attitude was palpable. Then the manager came over and was quite annoyed that I would not order something else as it was on him. But my companion was done and it was late and frankly the chef had now had two tries. We were willing to chalk it up to a bad night but the way we were treated after that was epic. We were talking and catching up and ignored for the next hour. The dirty remains of the mussels sat there. No offer for a refill. The waitress came over and said manager took care of bill. We asked what total was to provide a tip and she refused to give it to us. Still clearly annoyed. We did not request the manager take care of the bill at all but appreciated his gesture. Ten minutes later the manager came and said the same thing but the tone was edgy like why are you still here. That's the part that earned them the review. Yes it was an off night but I have been there many times when it was spot on so would not have posted until the...