My Graduation Was Ruined Over a Chicken Strip Melt
I don’t usually write reviews, but I’m honestly still upset and just need to share this. All I wanted to celebrate my high school graduation was the Chicken Strip Melt from Perkins. It might sound small to some people, but that sandwich is my comfort food—crispy chicken, melty cheese, buttery Texas toast—it’s the perfect bite, and I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks.
I finally got it, paid almost $20 for my meal, sat down at a booth to relax and soak it all in. I was so happy. But in all the excitement, I accidentally left my food on the table when I left the restaurant. About 20 minutes later, I realized and immediately called the store, hoping they still had it. Instead, the manager told me they had thrown it away—and he was completely rude about it.
I tried to explain how important this meal was to me, that it was part of my graduation celebration, but he didn’t care. No offer to remake it, no apology, no refund. Just “it’s gone.”
I know it’s “just food,” but it meant a lot to me in that moment. I ended up crying for two hours afterward because it felt like such a disappointing end to a day I had really looked forward to. I spent $20 on something I never even got to eat, and the whole experience left me feeling ignored and disrespected.
I still love the Chicken Strip Melt, but now it just reminds me of how a special day turned into a really upsetting one. Thanks, Perkins.
George Serrano
You get the money's worth and more 🎉💯
Mike Shields
Decent food at relatively reasonable prices.
John Covington
Good fish dinner
Carol Shaw
Went to Perkins this morning, they had the air on, it was so cold in there, I kept my coat on and another person had her coat, hat and gloves on while eating. We got up and left due to how cold it was.
Stacey
It's a decent meal at a low price. Their breakfast is the best.
Amanda Belknap
The food was great, service was excellent and very clean and maintained.
America BoomBoom
Prices go up, portions get smaller but the fish and shrimp I got today was absolutely horrible. Fish shouldn't be chewy. It tasted like it was microwaved! You should be ashamed of yourselves Perkins
Brian Barnette
Quick and easy
Howard Beniston
Food was awful for some reason I'd never go back, good thing waitress took half the cost off but other than that it was a restaurant
The food itself was good. Same thing with the service and atmosphere is always as pretty good. I haven’t went to hear in a long time, but I could’ve swore there was more things on the menu. There’s not very many options and it’s a little pricey.
Marylou Powell
Nice breakfast
Anita Hanick
My family and I went here for lunch. We waited for 20 minutes for someone to come to our table. I finally waved someone over and they sent another person over to take our drink order. They brought the water then left. Waited another 15 minutes and I waved another person over. She said she'd send someone over. We left. I asked to speak to a manager They offered to pay for our meal but we didn't want charity alls we wanted was our meal. Lost our business. We'll the other place we went got their 20 dollar tip.
Jeremy Hanick
We sat for 20 mins before we were asked what we wanted to drink then our drinks came then 10 more mins went by and we asked if someone was ganna take our order the lady went to tell someone and they just shrugged there shoulders so we ended up getting up and walking out the staff just seemed way to busy to do there job and I will not be back
J Rossey
Everyone was nice and polite good food . you should sign up for family perkins and get there coupons are Bill was 28.00 and got a 3 .00 off on bill
My Graduation Was Ruined Over a Chicken Strip Melt
I don’t usually write reviews, but I’m honestly still upset and just need to share this. All I wanted to celebrate my high school graduation was the Chicken Strip Melt from Perkins. It might sound small to some people, but that sandwich is my comfort food—crispy chicken, melty cheese, buttery Texas toast—it’s the perfect bite, and I’ve been looking forward to it for weeks.
I finally got it, paid almost $20 for my meal, sat down at a booth to relax and soak it all in. I was so happy. But in all the excitement, I accidentally left my food on the table when I left the restaurant. About 20 minutes later, I realized and immediately called the store, hoping they still had it. Instead, the manager told me they had thrown it away—and he was completely rude about it.
I tried to explain how important this meal was to me, that it was part of my graduation celebration, but he didn’t care. No offer to remake it, no apology, no refund. Just “it’s gone.”
I know it’s “just food,” but it meant a lot to me in that moment. I ended up crying for two hours afterward because it felt like such a disappointing end to a day I had really looked forward to. I spent $20 on something I never even got to eat, and the whole experience left me feeling ignored and disrespected.
I still love the Chicken Strip Melt, but now it just reminds me of how a special day turned into a really upsetting one. Thanks, Perkins.
You get the money's worth and more 🎉💯
Decent food at relatively reasonable prices.
Good fish dinner
Went to Perkins this morning, they had the air on, it was so cold in there, I kept my coat on and another person had her coat, hat and gloves on while eating. We got up and left due to how cold it was.
It's a decent meal at a low price. Their breakfast is the best.
The food was great, service was excellent and very clean and maintained.
Prices go up, portions get smaller but the fish and shrimp I got today was absolutely horrible. Fish shouldn't be chewy. It tasted like it was microwaved! You should be ashamed of yourselves Perkins
Quick and easy
Food was awful for some reason I'd never go back, good thing waitress took half the cost off but other than that it was a restaurant
Restaurantji Recommends
The food itself was good. Same thing with the service and atmosphere is always as pretty good. I haven’t went to hear in a long time, but I could’ve swore there was more things on the menu. There’s not very many options and it’s a little pricey.
Nice breakfast
My family and I went here for lunch. We waited for 20 minutes for someone to come to our table. I finally waved someone over and they sent another person over to take our drink order. They brought the water then left. Waited another 15 minutes and I waved another person over. She said she'd send someone over. We left. I asked to speak to a manager They offered to pay for our meal but we didn't want charity alls we wanted was our meal. Lost our business. We'll the other place we went got their 20 dollar tip.
We sat for 20 mins before we were asked what we wanted to drink then our drinks came then 10 more mins went by and we asked if someone was ganna take our order the lady went to tell someone and they just shrugged there shoulders so we ended up getting up and walking out the staff just seemed way to busy to do there job and I will not be back
Everyone was nice and polite good food . you should sign up for family perkins and get there coupons are Bill was 28.00 and got a 3 .00 off on bill
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