How far would you drive for your favorite food or to try something new?
I just made a 52-mile round trip for lunch to Port Charlotte. I must admit it was the half-way meeting place to dine with my friend who lives in Englewood. But the meeting place was chosen because we don’t have that one restaurant that we love near us. So, if you are out for a Sunday drive head to Chicken Salad Chick for a real treat. There are branches in Estero and Fort Myers near Ortiz, which take just as long with the traffic issues.
I first saw the restaurant advertised on billboards on the way to Tybee Island. Now that is a bit far to go for lunch! But the menu choices are amazing. Out of the 15 different chicken salad flavors my favorite is the Sassy Scotty, which is made with Ranch dressing. There are just as many side options and soup combinations as well as the best little iced cookie treat served with every meal.
There’s a lovely “down South” flavor to the décor and the atmosphere and service are charming. The sweet staff even took time to tell me there is a new shop being built in Cape Coral, which is set to open in May.
And to top it off, I ate lunch for less than $15 (if you don’t count the cost of gas). Maybe I can get my chicken salad fix for even less before long.
Their motto is “Made from Scratch, Served from the Heart,” which is perfect.
If you have a favorite restaurant near or far, please send info to [email protected].
