Huey McGoo's

Huey McGoo’s is another chicken tender restaurant that is not yet available in Palm Coast. The nearest locations are in St. Augustine and Ormond Beach. We have visited both, and while the food has been consistent, the service has not.

FOOD: Huey McGoo’s is very similar to Raising Cane’s, offering essentially the same menu items. The chicken tenders are nearly as moist as Raising Cane’s, and the fries are usually served hot, though they have occasionally been lukewarm. For food, Huey McGoo’s earns an 8 out of 10 for reasons like Raising Cane’s: inconsistent fries and the inclusion of Texas toast.

SERVICE: Service is where Huey McGoo’s differs most from Raising Cane’s. The St. Augustine location provided excellent service: the order was accurate, quick, and professional. The Ormond Beach location was very different. That restaurant adds a service fee of about 10–15%, which appears to cover a property maintenance charge from the property owner. Rather than including that cost in the menu prices, Huey McGoo’s lists it as a separate line item. The service also felt mechanical, as if the employee did not want to be there. For that reason, the two locations receive separate service ratings: St. Augustine earns a solid 10 out of 10, while Ormond Beach earns a 4 out of 10.

Overall, the St. Augustine location earns a 9 out of 10, while the Ormond Beach location earns a generous 6 out of 10. In fact, we have decided not to return to the Ormond Beach restaurant.

There is also a rumor that Huey McGoo’s may open in Palm Coast soon on SR 100 across from BJ’s. We will have to wait and see.