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A modern fast-food restaurant celebrating chicken tenders and flavor exploration. With 10+ signature sauces and multiple ways to order your tendies (on their own, wrapped, or in bowls), guests can build their perfect meal, complete with craveable sides, desserts, and drinks.
Restaurant chain known for its buckets of fried chicken, plus combo meals & sides.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 8730 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33625
Phone: (813) 771-9667
Website: https://saucy.kfc.com/
Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
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Reviews
Michael B
So as a long time PDQ fan and regular I have to compare it.
I was sad they were closing them up but glad that at least something similar was opening in its place, it has some big shoes to fill since PDQ is my favorite chicken joint
The atmosphere is nice, wish they kept location specific stuff like the hand washing station, I hope they decorate for Halloween like PDQ. Everything feels clean and hip. They took the booths away for tables which is okay
It has pretty nice lighting as well, everything feels like a hip vibe but comfy. Like the music is an enjoyable level.
The food, so the tenders ain’t PDQ but are way better than KFC. They are like on par with Canes and better then Zaxby’s
The sauce, so this places is called saucy … And PDQs original name was Tenders but PDQ had better sauces. I’ve had the BBQ, KOREAN, TERIYAKI and everything but the barbecue was good. I didn’t like the barbecue sauce almost at all which is really rare
All in all, the staff is super friendly and helpful and the touch screens they also have for ordering by yourself if you want are super smooth.
The location itself is the best part because it has great lighting and great atmosphere but thats locations specific
The one thing I wish they did have is the Coca-Cola remix machine but I get the KFC is a Pepsi joint so it’s understandable but that’s a pretty big downgrade
But the chicken is still good and I would definitely come back but it’s not PDQ but that’s okay as well
I’ll miss PDQ, I ate there once a week and it was my favorite fast food joint
But that’s place might not have as much soul as PDQ but it’s not souless, it has some character
Definitely 4/5, I hope they can get more sauces and I hope they continue to be friendly and cleaned and it would be nice if they decorate for the seasons if corporate allows
The place is neat, like I wish they added it in the area in addition to PDQ without getting rid of it but you know. What can ya do lol
Chicken is definitely hot and tender, definitely juicy. Even good to raw dog it.
Good stuff
… moreI was sad they were closing them up but glad that at least something similar was opening in its place, it has some big shoes to fill since PDQ is my favorite chicken joint
The atmosphere is nice, wish they kept location specific stuff like the hand washing station, I hope they decorate for Halloween like PDQ. Everything feels clean and hip. They took the booths away for tables which is okay
It has pretty nice lighting as well, everything feels like a hip vibe but comfy. Like the music is an enjoyable level.
The food, so the tenders ain’t PDQ but are way better than KFC. They are like on par with Canes and better then Zaxby’s
The sauce, so this places is called saucy … And PDQs original name was Tenders but PDQ had better sauces. I’ve had the BBQ, KOREAN, TERIYAKI and everything but the barbecue was good. I didn’t like the barbecue sauce almost at all which is really rare
All in all, the staff is super friendly and helpful and the touch screens they also have for ordering by yourself if you want are super smooth.
The location itself is the best part because it has great lighting and great atmosphere but thats locations specific
The one thing I wish they did have is the Coca-Cola remix machine but I get the KFC is a Pepsi joint so it’s understandable but that’s a pretty big downgrade
But the chicken is still good and I would definitely come back but it’s not PDQ but that’s okay as well
I’ll miss PDQ, I ate there once a week and it was my favorite fast food joint
But that’s place might not have as much soul as PDQ but it’s not souless, it has some character
Definitely 4/5, I hope they can get more sauces and I hope they continue to be friendly and cleaned and it would be nice if they decorate for the seasons if corporate allows
The place is neat, like I wish they added it in the area in addition to PDQ without getting rid of it but you know. What can ya do lol
Chicken is definitely hot and tender, definitely juicy. Even good to raw dog it.
Good stuff
Elle Mckay
Here’s a polished version of your review with a balanced, honest tone:
After hearing from a co-worker that Saucy had opened in place of PDQ, and she didn’t have a great experience, I decided to try it for myself and form my own opinion.
I ordered the Sammie sandwich combo, which comes with two “sammies” and fries, for over $15, I honestly wasn’t expecting what I received. The portion and overall presentation didn’t quite match the price point in my opinion.
I also tried one of their signature sauces — the Korean Spicy. I was looking forward to a bold, spicy kick, but it wasn’t spicy at all. I’m not criticizing just to criticize, but it just didn’t meet the expectations the name suggested.
Overall, I appreciate trying new spots and always hope for the best, but for the price, I was expecting a bit more in terms of flavor and value.
Please see pics below…Sammie, puffies(suppose to be like beignets) and medium drink.
… moreAfter hearing from a co-worker that Saucy had opened in place of PDQ, and she didn’t have a great experience, I decided to try it for myself and form my own opinion.
I ordered the Sammie sandwich combo, which comes with two “sammies” and fries, for over $15, I honestly wasn’t expecting what I received. The portion and overall presentation didn’t quite match the price point in my opinion.
I also tried one of their signature sauces — the Korean Spicy. I was looking forward to a bold, spicy kick, but it wasn’t spicy at all. I’m not criticizing just to criticize, but it just didn’t meet the expectations the name suggested.
Overall, I appreciate trying new spots and always hope for the best, but for the price, I was expecting a bit more in terms of flavor and value.
Please see pics below…Sammie, puffies(suppose to be like beignets) and medium drink.
blake giles
I checked out the new Saucy by KFC, which just opened on Wednesday, and it definitely lives up to its name.
The sauces are surprisingly good. The Chimichurri (9.2/10) is bright, herby, and packed with flavor. Thai Sweet n’ Spicy (8.9/10) brings a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, while the Salsa Ranchera (8.8/10) delivers a bold, smoky kick. The Creole Honey Mustard (5/10) didn’t quite hit the same highs.
The chicken tenders are thick, juicy, and genuinely delicious — exactly what you’d hope for. The fries are crispy and deeply seasoned, almost blackened with a heavy peppery finish that stands out from typical fast-food fries.
The Kimchi sandwich is seriously good and surprisingly filling, with kimchi that’s well above average for a fast-food spot.
I’ll definitely be back to explore more of the lineup.
… moreThe sauces are surprisingly good. The Chimichurri (9.2/10) is bright, herby, and packed with flavor. Thai Sweet n’ Spicy (8.9/10) brings a perfect balance of heat and sweetness, while the Salsa Ranchera (8.8/10) delivers a bold, smoky kick. The Creole Honey Mustard (5/10) didn’t quite hit the same highs.
The chicken tenders are thick, juicy, and genuinely delicious — exactly what you’d hope for. The fries are crispy and deeply seasoned, almost blackened with a heavy peppery finish that stands out from typical fast-food fries.
The Kimchi sandwich is seriously good and surprisingly filling, with kimchi that’s well above average for a fast-food spot.
I’ll definitely be back to explore more of the lineup.
Максим Свищев
We visited Saucy by KFC with the family and really enjoyed it. It’s a fun spin-off of the classic KFC concept built around crispy chicken tenders and lots of sauces — you can mix and match flavors to fit everyone’s tastes.
… moreJig Patel
Was pleasantly surprised to see brussel sprouts on the menu but they were overly greasy! The puffies are little pieces of fried dough with powdered sugar sprinkled all over! The chocolate and raspberry sauce was good as were the sauces for the tenders. The tenders were average.
Just an average chicken joint that’s competing for this niche market with Big Chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken and other local friend chicken joints!
… moreJust an average chicken joint that’s competing for this niche market with Big Chicken, Dave’s Hot Chicken and other local friend chicken joints!
Kenzie Geiger
Food was delicious! The employee at the drive thru had a wonderful personality and went through the menu with us. The food was full of flavor and sauce lived up to the name! I can’t wait to come back.
… moreMichael Sanchez
This was my wife’s and I first time at sauceys and wow what an experience. The food was great but the service was absolutely phenomenal. The smiling and welcoming faces of Jaleya and Angie was so welcoming ! They took their time and explain the different choices we had from the food to the sauces. Place looked spotless as well. Thank you so much for a good first time experience!
… moreMadi M
So fun and staff was super kind and inviting! So many fun varieties of sauce and different things to try on the menu 🙂 I wasn’t in love with any of the sauces but they were all okay, maybe just not for me! We were also sad that the dessert donuts were super tiny and pretty pricey for how small they were. But yummy chicken and definitely a cool new fast food concept!
… moreJoanna Rodriguez
Tried Saucy for the first time and wasn’t wrong about the choice. The food was great and the service was better. Huge shout out to Jaleya and Angie for the great service. 10 stars
… moreRosella Delgado
Went to tried the new Saucy in Westchase. The staff are nice and friendly. Very helpful. The food was good and love the sauces
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