The chicken here is outstanding. Tender, juicy, really tasty. My wife and I usually get a whole chicke, with fries and coleslaw, and take about half the chicken home for another meal.Kid-friendliness: They have a corn hole setup to entertain the kids.
February 2024
Nice place, nice fried chicken and nice atmosphere!The first thing that impressed me was the beautiful famous photographs that were modified to have chickens replace their main subjects as you see in the pictures!
February 2024
Such a cool atmosphere inside, the staff were extremely friendly. The food was amazing. If you’re in the area and craving some good chicken, this is the place!
At the forefront of the fried chicken sandwich craze, The Crack Shack's original "SoCal Style" fried chicken has received national acclaim, separating themselves for, well, giving a cluck.
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Located on Costa Mesa's compact, hipster-luring 17th Street, this outpost of the fast-casual San Diego-based micro-chain is the brainchild of Top Chef All-Stars champion Richard Blais. Chicken is the name of the game: patrons can order up a wide range of poultry goodies from traditional fried chicken to sandwiches of varying preparation, such as grilled or pollo asado. Kicked-up traditional sides like papaya and mango slaw and schmaltz-fried fries complement unique accompaniments like chicken oysters and deviled eggs. A full cocktail menu and a rotating tap list of beer and wine options are also available.
