Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken

Love this place! Juicy, moist, spicy fried chicken in sliders + seasoned fries. You can choose your spice which is great since I’m a lightweight with spicy. Highly recommend!

Food It's okaaaaay. It's not bad, but it's nothing worth raving about either. With so many hot chicken choices around the city, you could easily find better tasting one. That said, they have decent hot chicken. The skin is crispy, I got the Hot level and it was mildly hot to me. It doesn't taste like a typical Nashville hot chicken, more like a peppery spicy chicken. I got the cheesy chicken fries, which is a bed of crinkle cut fries with nacho cheese reminiscent of movie theater nacho cheese, pieces of chicken and a sprinkle of spring onions (didn't go well with the taste imo). The fries themselves were plain, but they have salt and pepper where you pick up your food. For each meal, you're allowed to choose 2 sauces. I tried the house sauce and the honey mustard. I liked the honey mustard. Satisfying portion. When you order, you're asked for your phone number so you can receive a text when it's ready. Because this is a stall inside the market, you can just pick up your food when it's ready and have it wherever you want. I recommend sitting outside and enjoying the sun if it's a nice sunny San Diego day.

This little place is great! The guy working today was super nice and appreciative for your business. The fries were piping hot and crispy... the slider was fantastic... and the chicken tender was super moist and had a great crunch with a hot kick to it! I got medium spice level and thought it was perfect!

The chicken was overly seasoned in an attempt to make it spicy, but it missed the mark. It wasn’t very crispy either, though it was at least juicy. Overall, pretty underwhelming. The service, however, was good.

This isn't the hottest chicken in the world but I also am not a super spicy food person, so it was perfect! I had the mild chicken fries with cheese. The combination of flavors was amazing. It had some heat. I have to get back and get jumbo chicken slides the next time I'm in SD.

The chicken is pretty tasty and gets pretty spicy. Inside the Liberty Station market, hidden in a corner by the Crepes place. I order Combo #3, Combo, chicken slider, chicken tender, and fries [made it cheese fries]. Quite flavorful and very filling. Still open during the pandemic and the most recent shutdown. Go support local San Diego.

CLUCK THIS PLACE!! WHERE IS THE CHICKEN?Went here for lunch , after I ordered and paid they informed me it was going to take 20 minutes! What the cluck? Then I finally received the order and there was barely any chicken on the fries. The cheese was liquid nacho cheese of 7-11 quality . I was sooooo disappointed. I'm tired of getting ripped off so I decided to start reviewing and shed light on the situation many of us are facing. Save yourself the time . Avoid this place. AND OVERPRICED

I LOVE this place. I get the medium spice because it is just right and tastes AMAZING, my husband likes the Hot. They have chicken and waffles that are to die for, and I adore that they have a happy hour on the chicken slider from 2pm to 6 pm on week days. The people are super friendly! It can be REALLY busy on the weekend, but it I like to drop in during the week days. I can't recommend them any more highly!!!

Inside the Liberty Public Market, they're a little tucked away but worth looking for. Great tasting chicken at a pretty good price point. It'll hit the spot when you've got that spicy chicken sandwich hankering (and better than another chain that might not be open when you want it...) The chicken is excellent... perfectly moist and tender, but with a beautiful crispy crunchy fried crust. The spicy levels are pretty accurate, I got the hot which packed a little heat - I'd probably go one step higher next time. The chicken comes in generous portions and it goes so well with in their sandwich. The sauce is a delectable addition, must have! I only wish there were a little more pickles... but that's a me thing. The crinkle cut fries are an excellent companion, good crunch and soft interior, just what you'd want in thicker fries. I recommend dipping them in the sauce too! Staff was quick and friendly, made the whole transaction real smooth. It's the public market so not many places to sit in the immediate vicinity but it's Liberty Station! You'll find a good spot.

Food It's okaaaaay. It's not bad, but it's nothing worth raving about either. With so many hot chicken choices around the city, you could easily find better tasting one. That said, they have decent hot chicken. The skin is crispy, I got the Hot level and it was mildly hot to me. It doesn't taste like a typical Nashville hot chicken, more like a peppery spicy chicken. I got the cheesy chicken fries, which is a bed of crinkle cut fries with nacho cheese reminiscent of movie theater nacho cheese, pieces of chicken and a sprinkle of spring onions (didn't go well with the taste imo). The fries themselves were plain, but they have salt and pepper where you pick up your food. For each meal, you're allowed to choose 2 sauces. I tried the house sauce and the honey mustard. I liked the honey mustard. Satisfying portion. When you order, you're asked for your phone number so you can receive a text when it's ready. Because this is a stall inside the market, you can just pick up your food when it's ready and have it wherever you want. I recommend sitting outside and enjoying the sun if it's a nice sunny San Diego day.

Got hot, but it was not spicy. The chicken, at the very least, was juicy and had good crunch to it. However, it was a little plain, especially the fries. There was some sauce on there, but nothing really stood out to me. The people were nice though and the place was very hip, but bustling with people.

Lots of potential In the flavors buts the "crispy breading" on the chicken was beyond soggy. Would not recommend. Pretty sure my chicken tender was microwaved.

Nothing too special, no lines, a little slower service but I think they make it to order, freshly fried...fries are good. It doesn't disappoint and I think the spicy level is based on the American taste bud, so get the hottest if you enjoy heat.

Absolutely worth the visit to Liberty Public Market! I've been to this market before when I visited San Diego but I can't remember what I got last time. BUT I'm not forgetting this place. They had affordable prices, perfectly fried chicken with an amazing spice - plus sauces!! They text you when your order is ready which allows you to walk around and the staff was great too! There is seating everywhere at the market - both inside and outside. I had the #1 which included two crispy chicken tenders, American cheese, slaw, bread & butter pickles, Nashville comeback sauce, and crinkle cut fries. I just wish there was one in Austin, TX.

Tiny stall tucked away in Liberty Public Market, got the happy hour deal for the chicken slider. I was surprised at how good the fried chicken was! The chicken breading was really crispy and spicy and the meat was very tender. Their Nashville comeback sauce was creamy and balanced out the spice well.

OHHH MYYY GOSSSHHHH. This place is certainly no "fluster cluck". I am picky with my fried chicken. Perfectly crispy and seasoned; deliciously tender, juicy, greasy underneath. Absolute perfection. Their house-specialty sauce (forgot the name!) was sooo drool-worthy. Customer service was fine. I love that they text you when your food is ready. Best of all? The price! The food is so affordable for a touristy spot. Paid about $11 for their military meal deal that included a super big slider, a tender, and tons of fries. I was blown away - totally figured it'd be more expensive. Will absolutely be back!!!

Little hot chicken spot in LPM. Reminded me of the fair with the colors and posters of their food. For starters, their computer system was down when we arrived around 11:30. So that may be the reason as to why they were flustered and didn't have the best service. So, I get it. Anyways, food came out pretty quickly and really good and hot. We ordered medium heat (3) and it was perfect. The meal we ordered came with a slider, tender and crinkle cute fries + two dipping sauces. The chicken was yummy! And such large pieces! The tender, I swear was a chicken breast! The slider was good. Soft bun, large piece of hot chicken, slaw and pickles! Crinkle fries were good and sauce was like Raising Canesish. Nothing crazy. Lots of food for $15!

This place is good!! I got the chicken salad and it tasted great! The veggies were fresh and I also tried their pickles they were so good! Going back to try the Nashville hot chicken next time. Recommend!!

Cannot emphasize how much I loved the fries. Unlimited sauce too and wide selection. We got ranch, honey mustard, and honey. Spice level for the chicken was not actually that spicy. We got hot, and it was more like mild. Very yummy though, especially with the honey. Food came out within 10 minutes of ordering, we went around 7pm on a Thursday and lines were short. Grabbed a table outside the market, plenty of seating.

I have tried my share of hot chicken places over the years. I definitely recommend that you give the tenders, fries, and come back sauce a try if you are at the food market. Food: - Tender 4/5: Well-marinated and tender piece of meat. I chose mild, which carries just enough kick to make me tear up - Slider 3.5/5: I don't think the bun was anything special. And the slide of cheese wasn't melted. Hence a lower score than the tender. I did like the tangy crunch of the slaw, but probably not enough to order another slider in the future. -Comeback sauce 5/5: I really liked the creamy tangy flavor of the sauce. It went well with the fries and the tender. -Fries 5/5: Hot and crisp on the outside, fluffy potato in the middle. Delicious to eat with and without the sauce as they were perfectly seasoned. Price 4/5: Actually quite reasonable considering all the other restaurants in the food market with their significant upcharges. I feel that the price was comparable to other hot chicken restaurants Service 5/5: Very friendly and efficient service Venue 5/5: We came around 11AM when the market opened and there was tons of parking as well as both indoor and outdoor seating. There is a clean restroom with many stalls, as well as a random sink outside the restrooms with leg pedals for the water if you just want to wash your hands.

We ordered the sliders! They were a nice size for my 11 year old. Actually, that would be too much for myself. I would eat one slider and save the rest for my work lunch. The plate comes with a nice amount of crispy fries, salted just right! Those fries were addicting! The chicken was crispy and large for a slider portion. You can order a level of spice for your chicken... My son just wanted pain. But that's a great option if you wanted extremely spicy. The bread is sweet, so I'm assuming they used hawaiin bread or similar to that. It was a generous portion. The other restaurants in the food court didn't appeal to us much. One Slider & 1 Tender & Fries Combo Friendly Service. I would suggest this place if you're craving a crispy chicken sandwich! The ambiance is your standard food court.

Gave Fluster Cluck a try after passing it many times while visiting the Liberty Station Public Market. The menu is simple, but offers good options. I ordered some of the cheesy chicken fries, spice level hot. It was about a fifteen minute wait. The order had a big portion, and I was given the option to pick a couple of sauces. (I went with the house bbq sauce). The food was hot, loaded with chicken and a cheesy sauce, with plenty of house sauce drizzled all over. Great flavor/heat and crisp for the chicken, great fries, and a flavorful house sauce. A good spot to check out in the Public Market, well worth the price for how much food you get!

Could be a great sandwich but the bun was cold, firm and quite dry. A warm, soft brioche bun would make this so much better. But overall it was pretty unenjoyable because of the bun. But the chicken was seasoned nicely and cooked good - not dry. Hope they change the bun.

Lots of options in this market that it's hard to make a final decision. Figured this spot would be the best bet, promising spicy chicken with sides. Decided on the Two Jumbo Tenders w/ Fries ($14). Food is ready after about 10ish minutes. Two very fried tenders with a handful of fries and a pickle. Breading on the chicken wasn't done correctly. Falling off the meat and at some parts being burnt to a crisp. Spice.lvel is on point however. Going fine with the overcooked chicken. Fries were better; lightly salted and crisped. Service here is fine and they do a good job of yelling out the names of the orders. Probably would try something else in the market next time

The BEST Nashville Hot Chicken on the West Coast (so far). I love Nashville Hot Chicken, and I am quite picky. Fluster Cluck had an authentic taste and sauce. I ordered HOT, and could easily go the hottest next time. If you are only looking for heat, this may not be the spot, but if you're looking for taste, this is the place.

This restaurant was in the Liberty Market food court. It is funny cool restaurant name. We ordered 2 jumbo chicken slider meal. The crispy chicken and fries were delicious.

I unfortunately didn't take any photos but I got the two chicken sliders mild heat and fries. I personally wouldn't eat here again. For the price, I was heavily disappointed. The only redeeming factor was that the chicken was cooked well and it was juicy. The slaw on the sliders was overly sweet and to top it off, the pickles were also sweet. The sauce was mediocre and the fries were quite soggy. The service was okay, despite me having to tell the cashier my name three times. Eat here if you're really craving chicken, but there are plenty of better spots in the area.

What a Fluster Cluck! LOL Such an awesome name!!! This little spot in Liberty Station was pretty good. This review is closer to a 3.5 than 4 but for the discount they offer I upped it to a 4 star. LOL The service was great. The prices are good. The chicken was so tender! I ordered the meal with 1 tender and 1 sider, medium heat. The chicken was prepared so well. I have been on a perfect fried chicken search this year and am trying it everywhere I can. This was the best prepared chicken, juicy and tender and cooked thoroughly. The chicken did lack some seasoning flavor and crunch. It was a bit oily. The slider was pretty good with the house sauce and a little slaw. I tried the ranch sauce and honey mustard and both were ok. The fried were pretty good. I would like to try this place again and see if the chicken is a little crunchier and less oily, without sacrificing the tenderness. For the price this was a very good meal.

The chicken here is cluckin good! The two slider combo is great value and the chicken is a nice portion. The classic crinkle fries deliver that satisfying end of meal fullness and the homemade sauce is the perfect dippin balance.

Great hot chicken for a reasonable price, not quite as good as Nashville but a great ode to the area with a simple menu and great options

Fries were perfect! Chicken tenders were quite underwhelming and lacked flavor. They were good but nothing to write home about.

Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken is a fast food type restaurant that serves Nashville-style hot fried chicken.  I love a good spicy chicken sandwich so it was a must when we visited Liberty Public Market in San Diego. On the menu are sliders, tenders, salad, fries, and chicken and waffles. The fried chicken is covered with a dry rub and you can choose your spice level from No spice to Cluckin' Hot! We arrived just in time for their happy hour which got me a $5 slider that was huge.  If you got hit by the spicy fried chicken sandwich craze, this should be your next stop!

Probably my favorite friend chicken spot in San Diego, idk how I haven't reviewed them already. Everyone who works here is so friendly and nice! The chicken is wonderful and with a perfectly crispy crust. The spices are well balance and if you love spicy, this is the spot for you.

This used to be my favorite hot chicken place but lately its been kinda missing that spark, the buns taste like white bread now and the chicken isn't as juicy and tender. Here is my updated ranking of best nashville hot chicken sammies in SD: Main chick Firebirds Boss bird Dave's Rhytmns chicken and waffles Ali's Baba's Corner street Flustercluck Chick fil a Popeyes Crack shack

This place has the best French fries I've had in a long time! They were so fluffy yet crisp. The cheesy chicken fries were so good! The chicken was crispy and not too greasy and I loved the cheese sauce. My one feedback point is there was a minuscule amount of chicken on the fries. The price was 11.95 with tax and there was barely a chicken finger mixed in with the fries. It would be great to put more chicken on the fries given the price as it felt more like a side dish. Other than that I really loved the flavor of the meal!

I think their #3 meal is really worth it. Its probably the most moist hot chicken sandwich I've ever had. I wish they had their own special sauce on the side & seasoned fries, but it was a great piece of chicken.

Pretty good hot chicken. If you love Nashville hot chicken, this is a good place to try. I still haven't had better than main chicken hot chicken though. I enjoyed my slider here with the fries. Chicken is really crispy. Usually hot chicken has a bit of a crisp but this one was really crunchy. Not sure if I liked that so much. But I ordered the mild and it truly was mild. Had a small kick to it but wasn't spicy at all! The fries are crinkle fries and they were also good. They text you when your order is really. I liked that idea since we walked around to see what else the public market had to offer. Parking is a huge lot with plenty of spaces. Even EV charging spots are available

Ordered the chicken tenders sliders and was very disappointed. They did not compare to other fried chicken I have had before. The tenders were very thin and heavily breaded. There were many bites of just breading. The chicken was also dry and heavily seasoned which was over powered by the breading. I did enjoy the fries and sauce though.

Staff was friendly, food was good ( 2 people can eat out of the 1 order). Only things is that sauces are extra.

Fluster Cluck is one of the newer stands in LPM and offers a very simple menu of fried chicken options. I ended up ordering the chicken and waffle and the combo 1 which includes 2 sliders and crinkle cut fries. The owner was really sweet and gave us a bunch of different sauces to try like their house sauce and this interesting honey one. I thought the chicken and waffles was delicious and the sliders were HUGE, so the portions were extremely generous. The fries were also really good and the house sauce was my favorite. The only thing I didn't love was the chicken itself was super duper crunchy to a point that it kind of hurt my mouth to eat?? so maybe easing up on that, but otherwise I had a fantastic experience here!

Great ambience. Chicken sliders were okay. Service was poor. Staff was not attentive.

One of the many small vendors in the Liberty Station public market. Many food shops were closing by 7pm on a Friday evening (strange) so hot chicken was what I decided on. I ordered the sliders but got the tenders - no big deal since they were actually $1 cheaper. When I opened up the packaging I was surprised that the chicken was coated in a heavy layer of spices vs the usual hot sauce type appearance. I thought it would be too much but in fact the flavor was good. I ordered medium hot and that appeared to be what I got. Their house sauce was a good condiment for dipping. The fries were just so so - a bit soggy. There are many choices in the food market so I will try something different next time.

Came here on a Saturday morning on 1/22. Fairly slow. Nobody was in line. The girl working was chatting with someone else on the back kitchen area. I walked up to the counter. She saw me but did not acknowledge me as a customer. So I stood there on the counter waiting, and waiting. Typically, a professional way to acknowledge your customers would be "Hi. I'll be with you in a few...". Instead, I waited for about 5 min, and she decided to acknowledge me and try and take my order. At this point, I've decided to walk away and go elsewhere. I ended up going to Mathilde for their chicken and waffles - which was awesome by the way! Anyways, this review is about professionalism and customer service or lack thereof. Although I didn't try their food, I feel that customer service/professionalism is just as important in this industry. If the owner of this place is reading this, please be aware that this is what is happening to your business.

After studying at General Moniker, my friends walked around the Liberty Station food court to see what our stomachs fancied. As an avid fried chicken lover, I decided to try this cute little place. Food only took about 7 minutes, but it was hard to find seating on a Saturday night. I have to say this is a great fried chicken place!! It was a little pricey for me, about $16 including tip. The flavor is so unique compared to other places and even though I got mild, it had some tang but I should've kicked it up to a level higher. The slider kinda fell apart in my hands as I tried to eat up but it was so delicious I didn't care. The fries were big and crispy. I wasn't able to finish and I took the tender and some fries home, which made for great leftovers.

I actually really liked this place! The menu is very simple and convenient. The "sauce" on the chicken is a rub, and you can pick from none-mild-medium-hot! The chicken is freshly made and they have LAGRE portions! The fries are also pretty good. The food is very heavy and filling, but it's definitely like food you would get at the fair (but a little more ~fancy~). I also really enjoyed the way that the station looked! It was very vibrant and bright and the staff members were super cool. Highly recommend if you're in the mood for some fried chicken!!

Located in Liberty Station food hall. Lots of parking in the area. They get packed around lunch, orders can take 20-25 mins. Accepting cash and card. Fries - good, standard crinkle cut with thick salt flakes. Slider - good, had a giant tender inside. Bread wasn't too thick, had pickles. Tender - GIANT, crispy and juicy. Chicken fries - needed more chicken, I added a tender to it and it was better. Really tasty, cheese sauce is good, fries hold up well. Flavor - the seasoning is more of a chili seasoning, not a flavor I'm used to on chicken but it was good. Medium was actually fairly spicy for me.

Great first visit. Tried almost everything on the menus :), Definitely satisfy your craving for the best fried chicken, loved the cheesy chicken fries too! Service at the bar, Tyler, was great and made our experience even better. They have happy hour deal Monday to Friday 2-5PM Chicken sandwich which is $5 only l. Also they have Military and students deal which is a steal. %25 off anytime.

The name of this place is a nice play on how getting my order went. The first thing to know is that it's all made fresh, which means it's going to be 20+ minutes to get your food after ordering. Everyone in line before and after me were surprised by the wait time. Besides that, when my order was ready, I was given 3 meals (I ordered/was charged for 4) and 2 out of the 3 were completely wrong. After exchanging boxes 2-3 times I ended up with as close to my order as I was willing to wait for. Maybe the girl at the register was new, idk, but she seemed pretty confused as to what was happening during our brief interaction. The food was just ok. The spice on the chicken is a rub, which may also be a good thing to know. No sauced chicken here. The "hot" was so-so hot. Maybe because they originally gave me mild in the order mix-up and just threw some of the hot spice on, or maybe not. I got the 2 slider meal. One slider had a big piece of chicken on it, the other about half the size. There was barely any coleslaw on either sandwich. The fries were oily and mushy, did not like those, and their house-made bbq sauce was not good. I hate giving a bad review, but my experience wasn't great. Seems I am in the minority.

Terrific Fried Chicken or Nashville Hot Sandwich! I got the combo that came with a Nashville Hot Tender, Nashville Hot Slider, and Crinkle Fries. The pair a plump chicken tenders were crispy and tender. The sauce was quite flavorful and the all white meat chicken was tender and juicy. The slaw was excellent help balance the hot chicken, and I loved the way they used thick pickles, because I could actually taste them. The bun was soft and warm. The crinkle fries, thankfully, were crisp and seasoned nicely. They were good eating and it was hard to put them down, if you know what I need. They are located inside Liberty Public Market and offer friendly service.

The chicken sandwiches are very small when compared to any other spicy chicken shop. The breading is crispy and falls off easily exposing the dry chicken breast. I got medium and noticed very little spice. I'll stick with Dave's hot chicken.

This stall used to be the home of the short-lived Liberty Chik, however Nashville style hot chicken is still the theme with Fluster Cluck. In addition to the standard combinations of sliders and tenders, the menu also listed chicken fries, a chicken salad, and a plate of chicken & waffles. My choice was the combo of one slider, one tender, and crinkle-cut french fries with a medium (startin' to feel it) spice level. For $11.95, the tender was served with a pickle slice on a piece of white bread. The slider was dressed with American cheese (which was unique) along with slaw, pickles, and a Nashville comeback sauce on a bun. The spiciness was not very prominent for mid-level in the heat range so that was disappointing. The sauce had a mayonnaise base with a sweet and tangy flavor. I did enjoy the slaw which added creaminess to balance the overall profile of the slider. The size of the chicken pieces was generous, and the breading was fried to a nice crispiness. The place has been known to close early because their products have sold out for the day. Other than the miss for a medium spice level, I gave Fluster Cluck Hot Chicken a four star rating for the experience.

First time we post a single star when we actually love their food . To the owner : if you list that you close at 8pm , don't close the kitchen at 7:30pm. Every time we show up (today was at 7:40pm) your employees closed the kitchen and are counting their tips ready to go home. Be loyal to your opening hours or change them. Won't come again after 3 strikes - although we love your sandwiches. Shame .

It's dry-rub seasoning, American cheese, thousand islands and cole slaw plus some pickles. I think a little pricey at nearly $8 for a slider but it is a decent cut of chicken. I don't know if the American cheese adds anything especially as it's not melted and the thousand island was slightly distracting. I added ranch but the Medium wasn't hot at all. I'll have to try Hot next time but I prefer a wet sauce seasoning so it's not my #1. Overall, will come back again if I'm near and wanting chicken. Still searching for the chicken Firebirds used to serve.

Delicious chicken and a good value for the price. Got the 2 sandwiches and fries combo to share and it was plenty of food.

Some of the best fried chicken I've had in San Diego. Would recommend the house comeback sauce.

The chicken was over cooked and so dry, while the fries were undercooked and soggy. I hate wasting food as it is so expensive these days but I had to throw the food away as it wasn't edible.

Location: Inside Liberty Public Market next to the crepe stand! Service: Order at the front counter and they send you a text when your order is ready. Food: We ordered the 1 slider +1 tender meal in mild & medium! I'd say the mild has almost no spice so next time I'd probably try the medium instead. The flavor of the chicken is good but it's also very dry. To be honest, it's more like a dry spice crust around the chicken rather than crispy fried batter. Cheese on the slider isn't melted, it's very obvious that the buns they use on the sliders are just grocery bread and the buns aren't toasted either. You can order no spice/mild/med/hot or their spiciest level which requires a waiver ! Meals come with two sauces , any extra sauce you want is $0.75! I'd recommend the house sauce (but you have to ask for it it's not on the list of sauces I believe) Overall, this isn't a bad place for chicken sandwiches but it's nothing special to be excited about. I've been to a lot better chicken sandwich places in san diego that are closer to where I live so I probably will not be returning.

Im so sad!! This place used to be our family's favorite hot chicken spot but they have significantly decreased the size of the sandwiches (their #1) as of recent. Would have much rather them keep the size and increase the pricing by a couple of dollars... Being the sandwiches are now officially smaller than the PB spot we would occasionally go to - looks like the PB chicken place will have to be our new spot :(