We hit Fry The Coop (Elmhurst) for the first time, and begrudgingly enjoyed it. The Mrs and I both had a 3 tender basket. $11.99 each. It's 3 tenders, choice of heat dusting, choice of sauce, a piece of white bread, and a few sweet pickle chips. If a side was included, I'd really love it, but if you know me, I'm a cheap old bastage. The sides are all $3.99. I opted for slaw, hoping for 4 bux it wasn't a sugary mess straight out of an Orville Kent carton, and it was actually pretty damn good. Only a tiny bit sweet, not the normal sugar bomb most fast food places slop out. It came in a 6 or 8 oz container, but it was only 1/3 full. If it was full, then I'd really be hyping this place. The chicken tenders were EXCELLENT. Very light batter, piping hot, fresh from the fryer. You could tell they have their system together with the chicken. We asked if the "Hot" heat level was for real, or if it was "fast food tame," and the extra friendly and knowledgeable counter person assured us it was "for real." She said everyone is allowed to grab a taste test of each of their heat levels before ordering. We assumed "Hot" would be mild, so she brought us a sample - just a few french fries dusted with the spice mixture, and it was, in fact, "FOR REAL." We both opted for medium, and it still had a nice kick, built up to a decent afterglow in the mouth, but nothing crazy. IMO, the "Hot" would have built up too much, but now that I know their slaw is decent, I can go with the hot, and temper it. Just wish the slaw was a either a little cheaper, or a bigger portion. I'm guessing the fries are excellent - proudly fried in beef tallow, but we're both on the low-carb train, hence the slaw, and not a different starchy side. As a "combo meal" they appear to offer any side and a drink for $5.49 extra, so a sammich, or 3 tenders + a side, and a drink would be...carry the one...$17.50. Quality food, for SURE, but I think they are using the Sturbuck's method of "if you make it expensive, then people just think it's worth it." I'm not hating on them for it. It's good food. Really good, too. Couple bucks overpriced imo, though. And I realize that nobody gives a crap about my opinion. It also won't stop me from returning for 3 tenders and a slaw for 16 dollars. It really was good, and unique. They have their act together, well run, and good food.
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