07/04/2024
Slim Chickens, Montgomery, AL July 2, 2024
Retirement has its advantages. Mrs. Bunny and I do a bit of traveling to see our sons who live away from Montgomery in Georgia and Florida. We are exposed to a wide variety of dining options on the road that are not available at home. And since Montgomery is where restaurants come to die, the chances of cool restaurants arriving and thriving are small. Remember Steak ‘n Shake? I’ve eaten at Steak ‘n Shakes all over the US and was thrilled when four opened in our area… Montgomery, Prattville and Auburn. Years later they’re gone. The local populace will swarm like locust at the opening of a new restaurant in town and the enthusiasm lasts for a few weeks… until the next new restaurant pops up and the swarm moves over there. There were days when you couldn’t get in the double drive-through line at Whataburger but now they are down to one lane and lots of available parking. I place online orders at Whataburger and pick them up in front of the store without seeing other pesky customers. Same with Guthrie’s in EastChase… couldn’t get near the place but now you have no competition in the drive-through. This is why we can’t have nice things.
Mrs. Bunny and I have had meals at two locations of Slim Chickens in Panama City when we visit our son down there. Great when they’re in the area but I won’t drive four hours for a chicken dish that I could get mostly anywhere locally. The east end of EastChase Boulevard has become Chicken Corner with Guthrie’s, Bojangles, Popeye’s, Milo’s (they have tasty chicken tenders) and now Slim Chickens (whose app works).
I waited a few weeks after Slim Chickens opened to give them time to settle in. Tonight I placed an app order for Mrs. Bunny and me… Chicken Sandwiches, Fries and Jar Desserts. We’ve had these in Panama City and they’re basic menu items which are easy to prepare. I announced my app order at the drive-through menu board and worked my way around to the pickup window. Order was hot, fresh and ready for retrieval. The driveway is arranged for easy in and out via the lighted intersection next to Mickey D’s. I made it home to Mitylene in short order.
These Chicken Sandwiches were mighty tasty and are customizable with sauces and cheeses. You can get grilled or fried chicken in a variety of sauces to individualize your sandwich. The Chicken was hot and tasty, Mrs. Bunny liked the pickles. The Fries were unspectacular but firm. Next time I’ll get the Fried Okra. The jar desserts, which are served in a souvenir Mason jar, are made onsite. We split one Strawberry Cheesecake and one Chocolate Brownie Pudding.
Slim Chickens Montgomery is located at 9035 EastChase Parkway in Montgomery at the eastern end of the parkway. You can enter from Chantilly Parkway at the Sleep Inn or just past McDonald’s and exit at the light next to McDonald’s to the left or use their dedicated exit to go west. Order in the app, online, at the drive-through or choose indoor or outdoor dining. We’re thrilled to have Slim Chickens just across the street from us and we look forward to enjoying Chicken & Waffles, Wraps and Salads.