Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers just opened in mid-December in Northern Virginia, but its reputation precedes it. Diners flock to the poultry emporium on a busy corner in Sterling for the simple menu of crispy fried chicken fingers, chicken sandwiches, crinkly fries, Texas toast, and coleslaw. The already popular spot lives up to the hype, with tender, lightly crisped, and delicately seasoned chicken fingers being the star of the show.
We ordered the box combo, consisting of four chicken fingers, crinkly fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast, with Cane’s sauce and a fountain drink. While all the items were fresh and tasty, the chicken fingers were the clear standout. Try the Cane’s dipping sauce for added zip — the secret blend comes on the side and delivers a peppery pop to every bite. Full transparency: we wish Cane’s offered additional sauce options like their famous competitor located across the street from the restaurant.
Crinkly fries look like a school cafeteria version with their wavy exterior but display agreeable crunch and salt. The coleslaw tasted average, offering nothing notably distinct, but the garlic-buttery Texas toast was outstanding — fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside. See what all the talk is about — give Cane’s a try for an elevated casual dining experience with superior chicken. 45545 Dulles Eastern Plz., Sterling
See This: three disco balls in the ceiling
Eat This: chicken fingers, crinkle cut fries, Texas toast
Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m-midnight
Combo meals: $6.49–$15.89
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