Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers — Restaurant in Perkins Township

Raising Cane’s: The Pinnacle of Poultry Perfection (?)

Let me tell you about my life-changing experience at Raising Cane’s. I walked in, and the air itself was different—was it the smell of fresh chicken tenders or the unmistakable scent of corporate-level hype? Who’s to say?

First, let’s talk about the menu. And by "menu," I mean the single-page pamphlet of chicken-related possibilities. Do you like options? Too bad. You're getting chicken tenders, fries, Texas toast, and coleslaw. That’s it. No distractions. No unnecessary "variety" to slow you down. Decision fatigue? Not here, my friend. You’re either on the Cane’s train, or you’re out. Honestly, it’s kind of a power move. Respect. But also, would it kill them to throw in a spicy version? Or a nugget? A drumstick? Maybe even—dare I say—bone-in chicken? No? Okay then.

And while we’re on the subject of efficiency, let’s talk about their one-size-fits-all food packaging strategy. Whether you’re dining in or taking it to go, you’re getting the same sturdy, over-engineered cardboard box—which, on one hand, makes the whole operation run like a well-oiled machine. On the other hand, it’s a bit ridiculous. I sat at my table, opening my meal like I was unboxing a premium iPhone accessory, wondering why my dine-in experience was contributing to deforestation. Trays? Plates? Too pedestrian. Instead, let’s make sure every meal comes in a perfectly portable, unnecessarily wasteful container, just in case I suddenly decide mid-bite that I need to take my food on the road.

Now, the food. Oh, the legendary, mythical, "you’ve never had chicken this good in your life" food. I took one bite, and suddenly, I understood the hype. It was... chicken. Good chicken, yes, crispy and well-seasoned, but let’s be real—if Cane’s is the promised land, then I’ve been living in paradise every time I’ve driven past a Chick-fil-A. The Texas toast? A delightful carb pillow. The crinkle-cut fries? Crispy, salty, and definitely fries. And the famous Cane’s sauce? It’s a tangy, peppery concoction that will make you wonder, Is this just fancy Thousand Island dressing? (It is, but we’re all pretending otherwise.)

But what truly sets Cane’s apart is the service. My order was taken with the kind of enthusiasm you usually only see in Disney movies. The cashier greeted me like I was a long-lost relative finally returning home. The team worked together like a well-oiled, deep-fried machine. I half expected a marching band to come out and celebrate my meal choice. It was, without a doubt, the best part of the experience.

Final verdict? Cane’s is great, but let’s be honest—it’s elevated fast food chicken, not the second coming of fried cuisine. If you want solid tenders and a cult-like level of service, this is your spot. If you want options? Buddy, you’re in the wrong place. If you want to eat in without feeling like you’re hoarding takeout containers for an imaginary road trip? Well... good...

Appalling Experience at Raising Cane's – Sandusky, OH (Milan Rd Location)

I am writing to express my deep disappointment and disgust following an appalling experience at Raising Cane’s location on Milan Road in Sandusky, Ohio, on the evening of May 26, 2025, at approximately 11:22 p.m.

After a long day at Cedar Point, my family and I—tired and hungry—decided to stop by Raising Cane's for what we hoped would be a simple and satisfying meal. Unfortunately, what we encountered was anything but that. We ordered three combo meals, each of which includes a soft drink. Upon receiving our order at the second drive-thru window, the young Caucasian employee handed us only two drinks. I politely informed her that a third drink was missing. She asked to see the receipt, which I promptly provided. Rather than resolving the issue, she stated, “I’m confused,” then closed the window and walked away to fetch the manager.

When the manager finally approached, I once again explained that we were missing a drink. The original employee interjected, repeating, “I’m confused,” as if the concept of fulfilling a paid order was beyond comprehension. I expressed that I did not appreciate how I was being treated. The manager, a young Caucasian boy dismissed my concern with, “We were just confused,” as if that somehow justified the incompetence and lack of basic courtesy we were subjected to.

Eventually, I was given the third drink. However, upon returning to our hotel, we discovered it was the wrong one. Worse yet, the food was of abysmal quality. The chicken fingers and fries were undercooked, the coleslaw was warm, and all the drinks were severely watered down.

As troubling as the poor food quality and service were, the most disturbing aspect of this experience was the clear undertone of stereotyping and racial bias that my family and I, as people of color, perceived throughout the encounter. In 2025, it is both disheartening and infuriating to be subjected to such treatment—especially in front of my child, who had to witness the entire ordeal.

No one should ever be made to feel unwelcome or disrespected when patronizing any establishment.

Sincerely,

Highly...

First impressions matter. This was my first experience with Raising Cane's. Probably will be my last. We're had spent the day at Cedar Point and we're looking for some food before heading back to our hotel. Not a whole lot open at 1030. Saw Raising Cane's was open. My daughter had eaten at another location and raved about the food so we decided to eat here. Parked and noticed overflowing trash cans on the way in. Lobby dining was about 1/2 full. Used Men's restroom which had urine all over toilet seat and floor. Wife said Women's restroom had paper thrown everywhere. Was ready to walk out but my daughter was adamant about getting food here. Proceeded to the counter to place our order. The girl at the counter acted like she wanted to be anywhere but there. We ordered 3 The Box combos and 1 3 Finger combo. Proceeded to the drink station where there were no straws. I had to retrieve them myself from under the counter. At this point we went to sit down and every open table had food debris on them and some had trash on them as well. We cleaned our own table off. We received our order I a fairly timely manner. The best part of the meal was the coleslaw. The Texas toast tasted good but was soft as opposed to toasted( is that how it's supposed to be?). Crinkle fries were cold and tasted like they came out of a bargain brand bag at Walmart. The chicken was greasy and absolutely flavorless. My daughter made the remark that this was nowhere near as good as she had previously experienced. Most of the chicken went uneaten. We cleaned our table up and found nowhere to throw out garbage away. Very disappointed to say the least. May try again in the future but definitely not...