Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Oh my goodness, what a restaurant. I recently went there 2 months ago for a family trip in D.C., and the chicken fingers were amazing! I love the standing tables, as it is uniquely designed. I'd definitely recommend this for a visit in Washington D.C. Union station. If you are staying in a hotel at NoMa-Gallaudet Station, it is just one stop to union station via red line.

I’d been wanting to try Raising Canes, so I walked to Union Market just to give it a go. Friendly employees and great, hot, juicy, tender chicken. Great coleslaw too. Delicious. There’s no seating available at all and the music is VERY, VERY loud but over all it was great!

People RAVE about Raising Cane's so I had to go. I'm not a huge fast-food guy, but I do like chicken. Does it live up to the hype? I personally didn't think so, BUT the chicken was good. I ordered the three-piece chicken finger meal which comes with fries and soda (they sell Coca-Cola products). The chicken is perfectly cooked, hot, and the dipping sauce is good. I asked for mayo on the fries and they were well salted. Overall, not a bad experience. Staff were very kind.

Chick It Out: Our First Taste of Raising Cane’s This was our first visit to Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers restaurant. We had seen one in New York City last summer but not had the time to call in. On this occasion we were passing through Union Station in D.C. with a lot of spare time, so took the opportunity to finally give them a try (Sat, May 31, 2025). Using the electronic kiosk, we ordered: 🍗 The Box Combo (4 chicken fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, Cane’s Sauce, Coleslaw and regular Coke) = $13.49 🍗 The Box Combo (4 chicken fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, Cane’s Sauce, Coleslaw and regular Lemonade) = $13.79 (inc. $.30 upcharge for lemonade) ❌ Cane’s Sauce = $.49 (they didn’t provide it) 🍴 Utensils = $0.00 👜 Bag = $.05 🐶 Collectible Graduation Plush Puppy = $9.99 😢 Tax = $3.78 💰 Total = $41.59 The restaurant was heaving and we briefly had to line up outside in a queue for the two electronic kiosks. Despite this, service was swift - the bagged food arrived in exactly 5 minutes. Unfortunately, our order wasn’t accurate - the server forgot to put in the additional Cane’s Sauce and they also forgot to put in the $9.99 collectible puppy plushy; we noticed the latter was missing and had to ask for it. The restaurant was modern and vibrantly decorated with a large plastic yellow dog in the corner - what was with the dogs? We later discovered that the chain was named after one of the co-founder’s Labrador Retriever, Raising Cane! Mystery solved. We took our boxes to a nearby food court, as all Raising Cane’s tables were high without chairs - not the most comfortable way to enjoy your food. 👍 Our chicken fingers were hot and juicy and the portion size was very filling, making this a substantial lunch. 👍 We enjoyed trying the Cane’s Sauce and coleslaw. 👍 The Texas Toast, adorned with sesame seeds, had a light buttery and garlic flavor and was interesting to try. 👍 The lemonade was refreshing and worth the $.30 upcharge. The flavors of the battered chicken fingers were considerably different to the competitors we were familiar with, KFC and Popeyes, but that didn’t necessarily make them any better. Raising Cane’s was founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in 1996 and is soon to celebrate its 30th birthday. We are sure we will see more of their restaurants when our U.S. travels continue and we would call in again.

Food was really good, however the store layout was chaotic on where to order and there was standing counters to eat but no stools. Luckily there is food court style seating down stairs. If you have a hankering for some good chicken on the good I'd recommend this location. It definitely will not be full-service style resturant.

I went in the evening time and all chairs had been removed, so everyone was standing at their tables. I thought the service was efficient, and I wasn’t waiting too long. The food tasted good.

I had never tried Raising Cane’s before now, but I’m glad I did. The chicken fingers were very juicy and the sauce was really tasty. If you happen to be in the train station and need something to eat then check this place out.

Raising Cane's in Union Station Review: Quick and Tasty Chicken Raising Cane's in Union Station offers quick and tasty chicken dishes. Known for its tender chicken fingers, delicious Cane's Sauce, and buttery Texas toast, it's a great spot for a satisfying meal. The service is efficient, making it a convenient stop whether you're on the go or looking for a quick bite while in the area. The quality of the food consistently lives up to the chain's reputation, making it a reliable choice for fast food chicken lovers. Glad we have on in the city now!