Crack Shack is your go-to spot for mouthwatering fried chicken and flavorful sandwiches, complete with a lively outdoor vibe and bocce ball fun.
"The kids’ menu is a lot like the grown-up menu — fried chicken galore. “Lil Cluckers” have options like nuggets or grilled cheese, as well as a bonus cookie. Or try the Big Flock, which includes a whole bird fried chicken, chicken nuggets, fries, slaw, biscuits, and two cookies. The SoCal, Baja-style poultry is non-GMO and ultra-free-range. Both the Encinitas and Little Italy outposts have play areas." - Helen I. Hwang
"The kids’ menu at Crack Shack is a lot like the grown-up menu—fried chicken galore. “Lil Cluckers” have options like nuggets or grilled cheese, as well as a bonus cookie. The SoCal, Baja-style poultry is non-GMO and ultra-free-range. With several locations in San Diego and beyond, note the Encinitas and Little Italy restaurants have play areas." - Helen I. Hwang
"This homegrown chicken and egg empire, with locations in Little Italy and Encinitas, is expanding nationwide with its menu of expertly-fried Jidori chicken available by the whole or half bird and in sandwiches like its popular Coop Deville, which tops a fried chicken breast with pickled fresno chilies, lime mayo, and cabbage. The immensely-snackable chicken oysters are also a must." - Darlene Horn, Candice Woo
"This fried chicken purveyor’s Encinitas location has their entire menu available for takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery via UberEats, Postmates and Doordash. In addition, the restaurant is offering “Flock Meals,” a 5- or 10 piece meal that includes fried chicken, large fries, coleslaw, mini biscuits, chicken nuggets and two chocolate chip cookies." - Darlene Horn
"Crack Shack is noted for its presence in Encinitas, adding to the area's dining appeal." - Candice Woo
