Chicken tenders · ranked by PapiEatsCLT

Charlotte chicken tender scoreboard 2026

In March 2026 I wiped the scoreboard and started fresh: one mission, the best chicken tenders in and around Charlotte. Every stop gets scored on the video. This is the running list of everywhere I have tried so far. Vote for your favorite and tell me where to go next.

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    Goldie's

    Charlotte · Map · went Mar 8, 2026 · on 2 lists

    Order: The chicken tenders

    2026's first Charlotte chicken tender review. The scoreboard starts here.

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    Charlotte Beer Garden

    South End · Map · went Mar 21, 2026

    Order: The $15 chicken tenders

    The $15 tenders, scored as we try to find the best in Charlotte.

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    The Gin Mill

    South End · Map · went Mar 26, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Scored on the 2026 quest to find the best in the area.

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    Wing King Cafe

    Charlotte · Map · went Mar 30, 2026 · on 2 lists

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Wing King tenders, scored.

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    Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

    LoSo · Map · went Apr 4, 2026 · on 4 lists

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Retried for a 2026 score.

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    Chex Grill

    Charlotte · Map · went Apr 14, 2026

    Order: The hand-breaded chicken tenders

    Hand-breaded tenders were an unexpected twist at lunch the first time. Scored again in 2026.

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    Wooden Robot

    South End · Map · went Apr 18, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Scored on the quest.

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    Big Painted Rooster

    Charlotte · Map · went Apr 20, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Reviewed, then an emergency re-review a day later.

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    Haberdish

    NoDa · Map · went Apr 21, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Chicken tender review.

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    Picasso's Sports Cafe

    Charlotte · Map · went Apr 23, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Chicken tender review.

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    McHale's Pub

    Charlotte · Map · went Apr 25, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    A new low was achieved on the quest.

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    Jack Beagle's

    NoDa · Map · went Apr 26, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Chicken tender review.

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    BrickTop's

    SouthPark · Map · went Apr 27, 2026

    Order: The children's menu chicken tenders

    Are the kids' tenders the sleeper hit everyone claims?

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    Angry Ale's

    Charlotte · Map · went Apr 28, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Back to score their tenders.

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    Showmars

    Pineville · Map · went Apr 29, 2026

    Order: The hand-breaded chicken tenders

    Told the Pineville location is the best. Tested it.

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    Harper's

    Charlotte · Map · went Apr 30, 2026

    Order: The Chicken Supremes

    The Harper's Chicken Supremes live on in Charlotte.

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    Slim Chickens

    Charlotte · Map · went May 1, 2026

    Order: The tenders

    A chain, scored against the locals.

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    LoSo Tavern

    LoSo · Map · went May 2, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Chicken tender review.

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    Raising Cane's

    Charlotte · Map · went May 4, 2026

    Order: The chicken fingers

    How Cane's stacks up to the local options.

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    Wingbonz

    Rock Hill · Map · went May 5, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Chicken tender review.

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    Super Chix

    Charlotte · Map · went May 6, 2026

    Order: The tenders

    By popular request.

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    Mother's Comfort Food and Cocktails

    Charlotte · Map · went May 17, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Chicken tender review.

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    Tavern Tracks

    Charlotte · Map · went May 25, 2026

    Order: The tenders and wings

    Do they live up to the hype?

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    Crafty Buffalo

    Salisbury · Map · went May 27, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    The new spot in Salisbury.

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    Poppy Cox

    Optimist Hall · Map · went May 28, 2026

    Order: The Nashville hot tenders

    Third time's the charm on the quest for the region's best.

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    Bojangles

    Charlotte · Map · went Jun 8, 2026

    Order: The Chicken Supremes, while they last

    Scored before they are gone for the new Bo's tenders.

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    Bojangles (Bo's Chicken Tenders)

    Charlotte · Map · went Jun 9, 2026

    Order: The new Bo's Chicken Tenders

    I said what I said at the end.

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    Sumo Doughnuts

    Indian Land · Map · went Jun 26, 2026 · on 2 lists

    Order: The hand-breaded tenders with the burger

    Hand-breaded tenders at a doughnut shop.

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    Surefire Neighborhood Market

    Camp North End · Map · went Jun 29, 2026 · on 2 lists

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Do they hit as hard as the smash burgers?

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    Trio Restaurant

    Charlotte · Map · went Jul 22, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    A sleeper hit?

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    Brewers at 4001 Yancey

    LoSo · Map · went Sep 4, 2026 · on 4 lists

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Re-reviewed to see if they are back to their former glory.

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    Lowes Foods

    Charlotte · Map · went Sep 29, 2026

    Order: Skip the late-night tenders

    Just because some food can still be sold does not mean it should be.

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    Kosta's Kitchen

    Charlotte · Map · went Jan 5, 2026

    Order: The hand-breaded chicken tenders

    Hand-breaded tenders, tried in January before the reset.

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    Showmars

    Charlotte · Map · went Feb 4, 2026

    Order: The hand-breaded chicken tenders

    The original Showmars stop, before the Pineville tip.

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    Nash & Smashed

    Rock Hill · Map · went Jan 20, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Part 2 of the Walmart stop.

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    Southern Strain Brewing

    Concord · Map · went Mar 17, 2026

    Order: The chicken tenders

    Chicken tender stop in Concord.

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