Full Speed Chicken & Ribs
Posted: Wed Jun 19, 2024 12:07 pm
Looking forward to the location in Shoreview, MN
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I agree that the beans are too sweet. I hope they tweak that, but maybe that's how most customers like them. They were slammed the first few weeks. Things have settled down a great deal since the opening novelty has passed and summer heat is now upon us. I did have some long-ish waits during my first visit or two, but everything has been quick ever since.Bax wrote: Sun Jun 23, 2024 5:11 pm I've been a fan of Little Miss since the early days and this is close to work, so I had really been looking forward to Full Speed but unfortunately, my first visit left a lot to be desired.
I had put 24 minutes on my parking meter, thinking that was probably more than necessary (I was getting take out) but I wanted to play it safe. I was wrong -- it ended up taking almost 40 minutes to get one tender/rib combo plate and a biscuit. I think the biscuit was my downfall? I heard them tell someone with a large order that the biscuits were what were holding things up for her (I think they placated her with a gift card). No one ever offered me an explanation, though, or much of an apology. I'm just thankful I didn't get a parking ticket!
The chicken was a little tough, and was cold, even though work is about 5 minutes away. But it tasted good! The sauce on the ribs was too sweet for me (in future I'll get them without), as were the beans. That said, I found the beans kind of addictive anyway. Alas my other side, cole slaw, was nowhere to be seen and I had to go slawless. They also neglected to give me napkins or utensils (luckily I have extras of both in my desk drawer). The biscuit was good, but not 40-minutes-of-waiting good. I tried contacting them via FB about my visit but never got an answer (I now think it looks like they're more active on IG, but I can't be bothered anymore).
The food was tasty enough that I'll go back sooner or later, hopefully with better results. But I figured maybe I should wait and let them iron things out a little (I visited soon after they opened, back in early May).
I guess the short lifespan means the restaurant lived up to its name, but not in a good way.