Hannah M.
Yelp
Just 'meh'. Not a terrible spot, but definitely wouldn't suit everybody. The modern decor is a nice touch, especially the bathroom - but one was entirely out of order with the toilet clogged up, and they weren't very clean. The customer service counter wasn't very friendly and didn't make it clear that we could choose to order there or on the tablets to the left. The whole vibe was a little off.
The chicken strips are flavorful, but ours varied in size so much that some were way overcooked, and some were fine. Their tater tots are my favorite item we tried. Their slaw is creamy, but has this crazy kick to it that I know a lot of people wouldn't expect or like. Folks who like spice wouldn't even call it a 'kick'. It's like you got punched in the face by pepper, mustard seed, and vinegar. It's a little too intense for my taste, but some may love it because it isn't boring and traditional.
The sauces didn't deliver what I expected, either. We ordered the Birdcall sauce, which was essentially a Big Mac sauce or fry sauce. It was good, but I really was in the mood for a nice honey mustard. Their sweet mustard is dijon based, with lots of vinegar and sugar. No layered flavor with it, so it was a pass for me.
The star of the meal was their sweet tea. I'd come to Birdcall just to grab some. It's extremely lovely and locally made with 'black tea essence' (whatever that means?) but it tastes fresh for a food chain. They have several varieties of teas you can choose from. If I remember correctly, there was a Raspberry one that other people seemed to love. All of their colas are local made in Colorado, as well. They don't have any traditional name brand sodas, which some people really love. I found it lovely to try something new for once.
I also noticed their main ketchup is locally made. 'Elevated' is the brand, and they make a very rich, tomato-y ketchup that I liked a lot. Overall, I wouldn't choose Birdcall again, but that is solely on my personal preference and I'm sure others would love it if it's the right fit for them.