Raising Cane's Is Finally Opening a Second San Jose Location—And the Grand Opening Prizes Are Insane

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If you’ve been fiending for Raising Cane’s chicken fingers in San Jose, your prayers have officially been answered. The Louisiana-based chain is opening its second location in the city early Tuesday on North Capitol Avenue, and honestly, the grand opening deals are worth waking up early for.
Let’s talk about the real prize here: 20 lucky customers are getting free Cane’s for an entire year. Yeah, you read that right, a whole year of chicken fingers on the house. If you want a shot at this, you’ll need to show up between 7 and 8 a.m. for entries, with the drawing happening at 8:30 a.m. (and yes, you have to be there to win). The restaurant opens at 9 a.m. daily, so plan accordingly if you’re trying to get that prize.
Beyond the free food situation, Cane’s is keeping things interesting with the decor. The new spot is going to feature vintage photography, posters, and news clippings celebrating local San Jose schools like James Lick, Independence, Piedmont Hills, and San Jose High School, plus hometown legends like Jim Plunkett and the Doobie Brothers. It’s a cool way to rep the community while you’re grabbing your meal.
Now, if you’re not familiar with Raising Cane’s, here’s the deal: they keep their menu intentionally simple. We’re talking chicken fingers (they call them “fingers,” obviously), one signature sauce, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw, and Texas toast. You can get a single finger, a combo, a sandwich, or go big with party packs. The drink menu is equally no-frills, fresh-brewed sweet and unsweet tea, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and fountain sodas. It’s the kind of minimalist approach that actually works.
The North Capitol location is open late too, which is perfect if you’re a night owl. They’re open until after midnight every day, staying open until 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and until 2 a.m. the rest of the week. Breakfast and early lunch start at 9 a.m. daily, so you can hit them up basically whenever.
One more thing worth noting: if you’re military, a veteran, firefighter, police officer, EMT, or a family member of any of those folks, you’re getting a 10% Hero Discount every single day. It works on dine-in and drive-thru orders, so there’s no excuse not to take advantage.
Heading over to check it out? The new Raising Cane’s is located at 440 N. Capitol Ave. in San Jose. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just curious about what all the hype is about, the grand opening is definitely worth stopping by.
AUTHOR: pw
SOURCE: The Mercury News























































