October 4, 2019 -- I'll admit, I'm a Popeye's fan. a few years ago when I worked in the Neptune area, I frequented the Popeye's on 35, but it's a bit of a drive from where I live and work now. I was pleased to...
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October 4, 2019 -- I'll admit, I'm a Popeye's fan. a few years ago when I worked in the Neptune area, I frequented the Popeye's on 35, but it's a bit of a drive from where I live and work now. I was pleased to hear when this location was first announced, a 5 minute ride from my current job. but less than stellar reviews and rumors of mismanagement and disgruntled employees that have surfaced since then gave me pause. this week I decided I had to see for myself. and so, today was the day.
I only used the drive-thru so I can't speak as to the condition of the interior of the restaurant. but I am happy to report that my experience was 100% positive. the outside of the restaurant was clean and attractive. the attendant at the drive-thru answered my one question about the three-piece combo confidently and took my order exactly as I had ordered it. (and I made sure to get her name so I could give proper credit, so, thanks Val!) my order was filled in less than 90 seconds, and was exactly as I had ordered, a three-piece combo (breast/thigh/wing, all mild) with red beans & rice and a Dr. Pepper. the food was hot and fresh; the chicken was cooked perfectly. it was my first time having Popeye's in a while and I enjoyed the living hell out of it.
full disclosure, the restaurant parking lot was decidedly empty for a Friday lunch hour, and I saw no other drive-thru customers while I was there, so they weren't busy. I debated even posting a review, selfishly wanting to keep this place my own little "secret", but they could probably use the business, so here I am.
I'm not going to tell you that negative reviews here are falsely representing this restaurant, as this is only my first time here. but you should know that they can and do get it right, as they did today.
well done, Popeye's of Toms River. I'll be back soon.