Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is one of those places people either love or don’t get the hype about, and honestly, both sides have a point. It’s a fast-food chain that’s all about one thing: chicken fingers. No burgers, no nuggets, no salads pretending to be healthy. Just hot, crispy chicken, fries, and a couple of sides. Todd Graves started it in 1996 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, named it after his dog “Cane,” and stuck to the “One Love” motto — focus on one thing and do it well.
They’ve definitely nailed the “focus” part. The chicken is fresh, juicy, and served piping hot. But the sides, well, not everyone’s lining up for coleslaw and crinkle-cut fries. Still, Cane’s has blown up across the South and Midwest, with over 800 locations and a fan base that treats Cane’s Sauce like it’s magic.
In 2024, New Jersey finally got its first Cane’s. Since then, more have opened across South Jersey, and every grand opening still draws a crowd. In this guide, I’ll show you the full New Jersey menu, rank every item from worst to best, share some insider tips, list all NJ locations with hours, and tell the story of how Cane’s went from a small Louisiana shop to a national favorite.
Raising Cane’s New Jersey Full Menu
If you’ve been to Raising Cane’s anywhere else, you already know the New Jersey menu — because it’s exactly the same. Cane’s doesn’t bother with seasonal specials or random experiments. They stick to chicken fingers, fries, Texas toast, coleslaw, drinks, and that famous Cane’s Sauce. Simple is their thing, for better or worse.
Here’s the full menu you’ll find at NJ locations:
Combo Meals
Every combo is basically the same core items, just in different amounts or on bread:
- The Box Combo® – 4 chicken fingers, fries, 1 Cane’s Sauce, Texas toast, coleslaw, and a 22 oz. drink (fountain drink or tea).
- The Caniac Combo® – 6 chicken fingers, fries, 2 Cane’s Sauces, Texas toast, coleslaw, and a large 32 oz. drink.
- The 3-Finger Combo® – 3 chicken fingers, fries, 1 Cane’s Sauce, Texas toast, and a 22 oz. drink.
- The Sandwich Combo – 3 chicken fingers on a toasted bun with lettuce and Cane’s Sauce, plus fries and a 22 oz. drink.
- The Kids Combo – 2 chicken fingers, fries, 1 Cane’s Sauce, and a small 12 oz. kids’ drink (no toast, smaller portion).
Tailgate Packs (Party Trays)
If you’re feeding a crew or just yourself over a weekend, here’s what they’ve got:
- 25 Fingers – serves about 6–8 people, includes 8 Cane’s Sauce cups.
- 50 Fingers – serves about 13–15, includes 16 Cane’s Sauce cups.
- 75 Fingers – serves about 20–22, includes 25 Cane’s Sauce cups.
- 100 Fingers – serves about 27–29, includes 33 Cane’s Sauce cups.
- (Extra sauce can be bought separately.)
Extras (Sides & More)
You can add these to any order:
- Chicken Finger – marinated and fried to order (about 130 calories each).
- Crinkle-Cut Fries – golden, wavy fries (about 400 calories per order).
- Texas Toast – thick bread grilled with garlic butter (about 150 calories a slice).
- Coleslaw – creamy cabbage slaw (about 100 calories per serving).
- Cane’s Sauce – tangy dipping sauce (about 190 calories per cup).
- Chicken Sandwich – 3 chicken fingers on a bun with lettuce and Cane’s Sauce (about 780 calories), sold without sides.
Drinks
Simple but fresh options:
- Freshly Squeezed Lemonade – made in-store every day; sweet and tart (extra charge in combos).
- Freshly Brewed Iced Tea – sweetened or unsweetened, brewed all day.
- Half & Half (Arnold Palmer) – half lemonade, half tea (extra charge in combos).
- Fountain Drinks – Coca-Cola brand sodas (sizes vary, 0–430 calories).
- Large Jugs – gallon jugs of lemonade or tea for groups (about 1,750 calories per gallon of lemonade).
Sauces
- Cane’s Sauce – their signature creamy, tangy sauce (a mix of mayo, ketchup, and spices). Every combo includes it, and many fans get extra.
- Honey Mustard – sometimes available if you ask, but Cane’s Sauce is the main one.
- Ketchup and other basic condiments are available if requested.
Ranking Menu Items: Worst to Best
Look, Cane’s doesn’t have a big menu, so it’s not like we’re comparing lobster to pizza here. But some items are clearly better than others. I’ve eaten it all, more than once, and here’s the truth, from the stuff you could skip to the thing you absolutely need to order.
#5 – Crinkle-Cut Fries (Worst)
The fries are… okay. They’re crispy when hot and salty enough, but they taste like something you could make at home from a frozen bag. Once they cool down, they get soft fast. Good with Cane’s Sauce, but most fast-food places have better fries.
#4 – Coleslaw
Fresh, cold, creamy, but coleslaw is one of those foods you either love or push to the side. Even Todd Graves, the guy who started Cane’s, usually skips it for more toast, which tells you something. The dressing leans sweet and heavy on mayo, and a lot of people swap it out without a second thought. If you love coleslaw, it’s fine. If not, trade it for extra toast and don’t look back.
#3 – Texas Toast
This one surprised me when I first tried it. Cane’s doesn’t phone it in here — it’s thick pull-apart bread brushed with garlic butter and grilled until the edges are golden and crispy. The middle stays soft and fluffy. People even order it “BOB” (buttered on both sides) for extra flavor. Honestly, it’s so good it could be the main dish if Cane’s decided to go rogue.
#2 – Chicken Sandwich
While many fast-food chains compete with over-the-top “chicken sandwich” creations, Cane’s keeps it simple: three chicken fingers on a toasted bun with lettuce and Cane’s Sauce. The chicken is juicy, the bread is soft, and the sauce adds the right tangy flavor to every bite. It’s simple, but kind of brilliant.
#1 – Chicken Fingers (Best)
This is what Cane’s is famous for, and it’s obvious why. The chicken is fresh, never frozen, marinated for flavor, hand-battered, and fried until it’s golden and crispy on the outside while staying tender and juicy inside. They actually taste like chicken (which is more than I can say for certain fast food chains). And yes, they’re even better when you dunk them in Cane’s Sauce. If you go to Cane’s and don’t get these, you’re wasting your trip.
Raising Cane’s Locations in New Jersey
Right now (mid-2025), New Jersey has six Raising Cane’s, all bunched up in the southern half of the state. If you live in North Jersey, sorry, you’re still waiting, though Cane’s says Fairfield, Edison, and Watchung are coming soon. About time.
Here’s where you can actually get Cane’s in NJ right now:
- Burlington (Burlington Twp) – 2329 Burlington Mount Holly Road, Burlington, NJ 08016. Open Sunday–Thursday 10 AM to midnight, Friday and Saturday until 1 AM. The first NJ location and still one of the busiest.
- Cherry Hill – 2014 Route 70 West, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Same hours as Burlington. Close to the mall, so expect a line if you go on weekends.
- Deptford – 1860 Deptford Center Road, Deptford, NJ 08096. Also 10 AM to midnight most days, 1 AM on weekends. Convenient spot if you’re shopping in the area.
- Glassboro – 695 Delsea Drive, Glassboro, NJ 08028. Same hours. Packed with Rowan University students — don’t try to get in at midnight unless you like waiting.
- Marlton – 800 Route 70 West, Marlton, NJ 08053. Same hours. Easy to get to, but the drive-thru can back up fast during dinner.
- Turnersville (Washington Twp) – 5241 NJ-42, Turnersville, NJ 08012. Same hours. Good spot if you’re in Gloucester County and don’t feel like driving to Deptford.
All of these locations have dine-in seating, drive-thru, and takeout. Most of them stay open until midnight, and push it to 1:00 AM on Fridays and Saturdays for the late-night chicken crowd. Hours can shift on holidays, and new spots can pop up fast, so it’s worth checking the official site or calling before you head out, especially if you’re driving far.
History and Expansion of Raising Cane’s
Raising Cane’s started as a college idea that almost didn’t happen. Back in 1994, founder Todd Graves pitched a chicken-fingers-only restaurant in a business class at LSU. His professor gave him the worst grade in the class, basically saying it would never work. Todd didn’t listen. He worked tough jobs as a boilermaker and a fisherman to save money, then opened the first Raising Cane’s on August 28, 1996, right by the LSU campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The name came from his yellow Lab, “Raising Cane,” who used to hang around the construction site. The first location was small, had a retro vibe, and instantly became a hit with college students. It didn’t take long for people outside Louisiana to start hearing about the place.
Through the late ’90s and 2000s, Cane’s spread across Louisiana and the South, building a loyal fan base for its hot, fresh chicken fingers and friendly service. By the 2010s, the chain picked up speed, moving into Texas, the Midwest, and beyond. By 2020, Raising Cane’s was one of the fastest-growing fast-food chains in the country.
For years, people in New Jersey only heard about Cane’s from friends in other states. That changed in 2024 when the first NJ location opened on January 18 in Burlington Township. It drew huge lines on day one, with fans and curious first-timers waiting for hours to try the Box Combo and Cane’s Sauce.
The openings came quickly after that: Cherry Hill in March 2024, then Deptford, Marlton, Turnersville, and Glassboro (which opened in January 2025). By mid-2025, there were six Cane’s locations in New Jersey, all in the southern half of the state.
The growth isn’t stopping. A location in Edison will be the first in Central Jersey, and the first North Jersey Cane’s is set for Fairfield (Essex County) in late 2025. There’s also a planned spot in Watchung.
So far, every grand opening has been packed with “Caniacs”, that’s what the diehard fans call themselves, lining up for their chicken fix. In less than two years, Cane’s has gone from zero presence in New Jersey to being one of the most talked-about new chains in the state.
