Alicia D.
Yelp
Finally - a spot for chicken salad lovers!
I consider myself a bit of a chicken salad connoisseur. Like the chicken salad lady herself, I've tried 'em all - however I haven't attempted to create my own recipes at home!
I've had my eye on this place & watched their growing footprint all across Atlanta. There must be something good about their chicken salad...
When I stepped into the Buckhead location late on a Friday afternoon, it was abuzz with activity. Patrons were both dining in & picking up take-out orders.
With so many options to choose from, including traditional, savory, fruity/nutty, & spicy, I asked to sample a few: Classic Carol, Fancy Nancy, & the lemon Basil.
I'll be honest - maybe my expectations were a little too high. I mean with a name like Chicken Salad Chick, I thought I'd be getting the most mind-blowing, delicious, can't get enough kinda chicken salad!! Instead, tried the samples and was hit with that unmistakable underwhelming sentiment...ehhh. I will give them points though for texture (not too chunky, not too smooth) & for not drowning in mayo.
The only flavor that was slightly distinctive was the lemon basil - and it could've used less basil, more lemon. For the others, you could blindfold me & I wouldn't be able to tell the difference between Chicken Salad Chick's & a store-bought version.
Nonetheless, I ordered The Chick ($7.99) with a side of pasta salad. Chicken salad - okay. Pasta salad - okay. My favorite part? The cute & delicious buttercream frosted cookie that came with the meal! I could eat a half dozen of those!