Layne's Chicken Fingers- Morgantown — Restaurant in Morgantown

Layne’s Chicken Fingers: The Multiverse of Fried Madness

Walking into Layne’s, you might feel a strange sense of déjà vu. The chicken. The sauce. The Texas toast. It’s all eerily familiar—like Raising Cane’s, but with a slightly different font and a stubborn refusal to be sued. But here’s the kicker: Layne’s has been frying tendies since 1994, back when Todd Graves was still welding pipes in Los Angeles, blissfully unaware that Texas had already beat him to the punch. That’s why the year 1994 is plastered no fewer than six times in and outside this fine establishment—just in case a certain billionaire chicken mogul starts getting any ideas.

Now, let’s talk tenders. Layne’s spicy version isn’t that spicy, but it has about 100x more flavor than the competition. And unlike that other chicken joint with its one lonely sauce, Layne’s gives you options—six sauces, including Jalapeño Ranch (bold), Gravy (unexpected), and, of course, Layne’s Sauce (suspiciously familiar). The crinkle fries? Piping hot and salted by someone who respects the craft. The Texas toast? Properly grilled, because Texas takes its carbs seriously.

Then there are the milkshakes—five flavors, sitting there, mocking my self-control. Did I get one? No. Do I regret it? Yes.

Now, is Layne’s co-founder Mike Garrett worth $9.5 billion like Todd Graves? Probably not. But has he made an honest buck serving up quality fried chicken without building a corporate empire? You bet.

As for the dining experience, the service was fine—no forced “My Pleasure,” but also no existential dread behind the register. However, be warned: if you drive here, you’ll have to pay to park on the street or in a lot. And whatever you do, do not back into your spot, or Morgantown’s friendly parking enforcers will hit you with a delightful $7.50 ticket. Because nothing complements a box of hot, crispy tenders like a parking violation.

If you’ve got a craving for tendies while watching your meme stocks tank, give Layne’s a shot. It’s hot, fresh, and—unlike some other places—you don’t have to ask permission...

I was in town for a business trip and looking for a quick lunch when I spotted DQ. I didn't even know they had food, but to my absolute disappointment, they were CLOSED. In the middle of the day, no less!

Anyways, I keep driving and come across Layne's. Now there isn't a Layne's in my hometown, but I've had it once or twice. A disappointing lunch was about to turn into a 5 star meal. I actually caught the manager as I ordered, and he was quite sympathetic to my DQ experience and wished me a good meal. As usual, the chicken was moist on the inside but nice and crunchy on the outside. Perfectly balanced, as all things should be. The fries stimulated my taste buds in a way only Layne's fries can. And the bread. Oh the bread! I genuinely didn't know bread could taste so could. This was truly a perfect meal, and it didn't mess my stomach up at all! The fast food gods have cursed us with terrible foods and run down restaurants with horrible management, but not with Layne's. Layne's is a blessing and we don't deserve it. In fact, I returned to this very restaurant twice before my trip ended and every time was a very pleasant experience.

And don't even get me started on that other chicken finger place. I happened to go to the restaurant that shall not be named today, it doesn't even compare. It's like trying to get a steak at a gas station, but Layne's is like getting a steak cooked by Girsan Ramsey himself. Amazing restaurant, amazing...

Yeah no. This was abysmal. This is the first review I’ve ever left for anything but this was just offensive. This is what you call a tender? It’s barely 2 inches. It’s barely a nugget. I was supposed to get extra fries since they were out of their toast or whatever which I was fine with because I love fries. But not only did I get an infants handful of fries but I’m missing a whole chicken tender. The fries look like they’ve probably been sitting out for 24 hours. And again, I got the 4 piece and I only count 3! 3 miniature tenders. And I spent over $20 on all this food. I would go back and get a refund but honestly I never want to step foot in Layne’s again. I’ve learned my lesson and I hope that, if you’re reading this, you won’t make the same mistake. Don’t let the 4 star review fool you, even on a good day the chicken is mid. You want some good chicken? Just go down the street to Chick Fa Le or fry it...