"The brisket was awful—cold, burnt to a crisp, and tasted like cheap jerky. It was incredibly tough and difficult to bite into and chew. I expected it to be more tender, but it was excessively salty, and for $20, I barely received a few strips. The bread wasn’t even buttered or garlicked, and the cookies were cold and served in prepackaged packs.
I really lost respect for the Muslim foodies who recommended this place. It was quite far out of the way, and I felt completely scammed. The food tasted as if it had been microwaved. When we entered the Baldwin location right at opening time, the server greeted us warmly and offered us free lemonade, encouraging us to mix the flavors. I personally liked the mango flavor, but that was the only positive aspect of the visit.
Everything else was of extremely poor quality. While the barbecue sauce had a slight kick to it, overall, you're better off cooking local meat from Restaurant Depot yourself. This place has no business carrying the Dickey's name. For years, I watched my non-Muslim friends dine at chain restaurants and hoped to try it myself once a Halal option became available, but what a disappointment this was.
Though they open a bit earlier in the morning, making it convenient for brunch, the server was kind and courteous, so the service itself wasn’t bad—it was simply the quality of the food that let it down. I think I’ll try Yoo Yoo's chicken next time, but anything from the Dickey's menu is to be avoided at all costs!"
