Raising Cane's is famous for its very small menu. It's limited to chicken fingers (loose or on a bun for a sandwich), fries, coleslaw, Texas toast, Cane's sauce, and drinks. That's by design, which we learned from co-founder and CEO of Raising Cane's, Todd Graves, in an exclusive Mashed interview. "I just believe in doing one thing and doing it better than anybody else, or at least striving to, and focusing on that and being good at what you're good at," he said. So, it's no wonder Raising Cane's chicken is so delicious. But the CEO himself doesn't personally enjoy every item on his own chain's menu. Graves skips coleslaw in favor of toast in his go-to order, which is a box combo with extra sauce.

When interviewed by Instagram creator Joe Bonham, Graves admitted his distaste for the side dish. "I don't like coleslaw, man ... trade it out for toast," he said. When asked why he incorporated it into the menu, his answer implied that it was largely out of necessity. "I wanted, like, a vegetable component to the meal, right? Coleslaw's a Southern thing ... but I don't care for it."

Raising Cane's fans have mixed feelings about the fast food chain's coleslaw

Close-up of mayo-dressed cabbage and carrot coleslaw with a fork in it

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Raising Cane's customers responded to CEO Todd Graves' interview with varied responses. Some applauded him for his honesty, appreciating that he included coleslaw on the menu even though he doesn't enjoy it. Others agreed with him, saying they also skip the coleslaw. "I'm so happy you can trade out coleslaw. Otherwise it would go directly in the [trash Emoji]," wrote one Instagram user.

Some expressed desire for a different accompaniment in coleslaw's place ("should be pickles instead of slaw," wrote one Instagram user; "potato salad would be way better," another chimed), while others unabashedly shared their adoration for the side. "I go double slaw," admitted one. "Coleslaw best side with any fried chicken. I said what I said," said another. Some even substitute the fries and toast for a triple-dose of slaw.

In case you've never had it, Raising Cane's coleslaw is "crisp, creamy, and freshly prepared," according to the website. While its specific ingredients aren't disclosed, it appears to be green and red cabbage and shredded carrots in a mayonnaise-based dressing (Raising Cane's shares that the slaw contains egg, which all but confirms the mayo). It's zingy, refreshing, and a touch sweet, like most Southern-style coleslaws. It's a breeze to make at home too, in case you're interested in trying our traditional coleslaw recipe. Prepare some before you hit the drive-thru, and you'll have slaw for a crowd ready to serve when you return.