Levi Renninger

Great place for chicken! They specialize in this food variety and their menu is simple, cost effective, yet provides great variety and use of the protein. Their sauces are banger and their service is efficient. Shoutout to Dean for giving good recommendations and making us feel welcome at the counter along with fine tuning our orders for the best experience. They also offer a variety of local beers and modern cocktails. Their seating is expansive and have fire pits and live sports along with bar seating for longer nights out than just dinner! Won’t hesitate to come here again when I’m in the area!

Samantha Cox

Really good gluten free fried chicken option, the pineapple mustard sauce is awesome. The fries from Mexican Poutine were a little overly greasy, the sauce was a little too heavy too. Overall very chill place

Teck Boon

Order at the counter and then head in to take a seat. There’s quite a few different sauces to try and they are all pretty good, just depending on your personal preference. The food is pretty standard quality consistent with the other branches they have. Worth dropping by if you’re in the area.

+1

Alana Johnson

My s/o and I came because I was craving some good chicken tenders. So we got the chicken tender combo with fries and decided to eat there. Got every single sauce we could try but noticed we’d been waiting for a bit. A couple with a very cute dog came in 10 minutes after and received their food before us. My s/o walked up to ask and it was ready yet (we’d been waiting about 20 minutes and it was NOT crowded) - before I could express my dissatisfaction they compensated with two large cookies they make in house (they’re delicious). The tenders are very good, fries amazing. They say the meal is shareable (you guys should add an extra tender to even it out). Good ol Ranch and ketchup were the best imo. Not a bad spot! Very nice atmosphere and might try the bar next time.

khoi ly

Crack Shack Encinitas is a bright and airy spot with an open indoor outdoor layout, high ceilings, and lots of natural light. Very clean and very family friendly. We ordered the Large Flock meal with chicken tenders for 5 adults and 3 kids, plus extra fries. The portions were huge and we could not even finish all the chicken. Everything was fresh and flavorful and the cookies were delicious. Service was great and the staff checked in on us often. I love the hand washing station and the dog friendly setup with water bowls, though a lower sink or small stool for little kids would be helpful. The design has a relaxed barn vibe with wood interiors and tons of windows. Noise is moderate inside, with some traffic noise from the intersection. Overall, it is an awesome spot for groups and families. I would definitely return

+6

Brandon Nolte

Got the Powerbowl without quinoa and a side of coleslaw. This place is fantastic. The bowl had juicy, flavorful chicken, avocado, a perfectly cooked soft egg, and punchy, tart pickled onions. Great value and really delicious. The coleslaw was a bit spicy, but creamy and tasty, and easy to eat around the peppers. Love this place.

Carlos Quezada

The food was really good. The little biscuits were amazing! I got the firebird and it was delicious. We also tried the Don fries and it was also very tasty. I definitely recommend coming here and I'll be back many more times!

David Layman

First time here. We got the small meal for four of us and brought some home. Very simple menu. Choice of five dipping sauces. Great atmosphere ( watching the cars go by ). The coleslaw is fantastic. Good spice on the fries. Rugged furniture. A++ joint . 👍🏿👍🏿

First time going, it sits next to In-n-Out so it was a hard choice. But luckily we made the right choice. Order at the window, grab a beer and sit down. food came out and was nice crispy, We bought…

First time going, it sits next to In-n-Out so it was a hard choice. But luckily we made the right choice. Order at the window, grab a beer and sit down. Food came out and was nice crispy, We bought…

The food was amazing. They have great chicken and the cole slaw was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing and to top it off, dogs are welcome.

The food was amazing. They have great chicken and the cole slaw was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing and to top it off, dogs are welcome.

The food was amazing. They have great chicken and the cole slaw was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing and to top it off, dogs are welcome.

The food was amazing. They have great chicken and the cole slaw was amazing. The atmosphere was amazing and to top it off, dogs are welcome.

We ordered full bird takeout. I'm not into superlatives but it truly is one of the very best fried chickens I have tried. Very crunchy with no chicken odor you sometimes have with other fried chicken…

We ordered full bird takeout. I'm not into superlatives but it truly is one of the very best fried chickens I have tried. Very crunchy with no chicken odor you sometimes have with other fried chi…

Had The Crack Shack this evening. Good amount of parking, but it filled up as it was nearing dinner time. You line up and order at the entrance, so bring a coat if it's chilly out. The menu consist…

My son and I spent the morning at Legoland and decided chicken sounded great for a late lunch. I ordered us each a Little Flock online. The order estimate was about a 20 minute wait. We arrived wit…

Great food and an awesome atmosphere. The whole family loves this place! The service was good too.

I just came in here to grab lunch and it is a very cool place. Very casual, family, sports good beer type place. \nService!\nAtmosphere!!\nFood!

Very good food and excellent customer service . I can't wait to go back :) the full bar is also a great touch. !!!! Cookie was nice and fresh too

This is such great place \nThere is a big variety of food on the menu \nThe location is very easy to get to and plenty parking spots \nThe food is super delicious and kind of reasonable\nThe portio…

Nice vibe to this restaurant with a relaxing breeze flowing through the dining room. Chicken 5pc ($19.50) was nicely spiced and moist on the inside. Slaw side ($5.50) was different than the common ta…

The Cali Drip was amazing. The chicken was moist and tender. The strawberry Cookie Crunch shake was tasty and refreshing.

Stopped in for the first time. Got the double cluck which is a huge piece of chicken on a great bun with pickles and slaw. It was so tender and tasty! The fries were awesome too. Great sett…

Stopped in for the first time. Got the double cluck which is a huge piece of chicken on a great bun with pickles and slaw. It was so tender and tasty! The fries were awesome too. Great setting …

Stopped in for the first time. Got the double cluck which is a huge piece of chicken on a great bun with pickles and slaw. It was so tender and tasty! The fries were awesome too. Great setting …

Ron Rogers

You literally order outside and are presented a number. When I return and have a small party I will skip that and sit at the bar. There you can order and get “normal” service. The restaurant is large and bright with an indoor/outdoor feel and potential. The food is good. We ordered the whole bird 4/5 (perfectly cooked and nicely spiced just not the best I have ever eaten) and fries 4.5/5 (order large they are addictive). The beer selection is solid. Wine by glass or bottle in each main variety. Craft cocktails.

+1

I hate to leave a review like this since this has been one of my go to spots. But moving away and coming back to less flavor, chicken that is dry, and portions that have shrunk is very disappointin…

Nice little spot right off the freeway. The atmosphere is very lively and has a fire pit outside when you wanna eat outside at night.

Solid chicken, delicious sauces and biscuits - the butter/biscuit combo alone makes this place visiting. prices are higher than I'd pay, but you get good quality for the cost. Service is great and …

overpriced \nCrap Service\nTaps always Empty\nSticky tables Always \nRatchet Kids making noise\n\nThe "Bar Stools" were chosen to make you wanna leave quick. \n\nPro: No Tipping required, all self …

We were in the area and saw the Crack Shack on Yelp. The restaurant is very convenient because it is off the 5 freeway and offers plenty of parking. They have dine in seating as well as outdoors be…

You literally order outside and are presented a number. When I return and have a small party I will skip that and sit at the bar. There you can order and get “normal” service. The restaurant is large…

You can order just chicken parts (half bird $19, whole bird $35) which are very tasty, I wish they had a 2 or 3 piece plate, when only one person wants pieces. I once had the croque sandwich and it …

You can order just chicken parts (half bird $19, whole bird $35) which are very tasty, I wish they had a 2 or 3 piece plate, when only one person wants pieces. I once had the croque sandwich and i…

We have been to The Crack Shack several times and it has always been fun although it is a bit expensive and overpriced. It is fun for children and is very dog friendly. If you are there without ch…

We have been to The Crack Shack several times and it has always been fun although it is a bit expensive and overpriced. It is fun for children and is very dog friendly. If you are there without …

This place is SO good. One of the best chicken sandwiches I’ve ever had. The chicken is moist and tender and the French fries are super yummy. Everything is so good, but it’s so expensive and w…

Now this is chicken done right! My wife loved the gluten-free fried chicken… the GF breading was amazing! The Coup de Ville sandwich is my favorite. My only disappointment is that their deviled eg…

I like the Double clucker an the Bae. Salads are good size. Somewhat expensive $$. Convenient off freeway, nice service.

I like the Double clucker an the Bae. Salads are good size. Somewhat expensive $$. Convenient off freeway, nice service.

The sandwiches were tasty and unique and I got to have gluten free chicken tenders!! The dining room opens up like a barn so there is ample “outdoor” seating.

Chicken is wayyyyyyyyyyyy too greasy, prices are crazy. Don't go. Not worth the wait in ông

This is one of the most expensive places, it's not even a luxury restaurant, to go pay $53 for a hamburger, some potatoes and one and two soft drinks. This is very expensive.

This is one of the most expensive places, it's not even a luxury restaurant, to go pay $53 for a hamburger, some potatoes and one and two soft drinks. This is very expensive.

I have been there 3 times. Won't go again. First and second times were barely ok at best. Think chick fil a but not as tasty. Third time, I ordered a seasonal Italian style chicken sandwich with fries. The sando had some flavor but the bottom bread was completely soggy making it impossible to enjoy. Fries were obviously fried too many times over in old oil. Cost was very high. Quality not justified and for crying out loud, why is chef Richard Blais associated with this place. Do better.

I’m not sure what the hype is. This experience was not good. The guy taking our order clearly hated his life and was rushing us even though we were the only ones there. The food - Caesar chicken wrap was all lettuce with a few tiny pieces of chicken and flavorless. The hot sandwich had so much goop it fell apart. I have no idea what all was on it. The atmosphere, you may as well be in a ball park. All of it sucked.

Kiarra Fortney

*****RE-ADDING BECAUSE THEY CLEARLY DELETED MY REVIEW. That explains the 4.5 rating. I was very disappointed with this place. After getting off work, I arrived in a Lyft to meet my son and friend. My son had a small Chick-fil-A bag with him, and the woman at the front counter rudely told us no outside food was allowed because it was a restaurant. I understand the policy, but her tone was unnecessarily condescending. To make matters worse, the chicken tenders were terrible—part hot, part cold, and served suspiciously fast. The batter was pale and undercooked, not golden and crispy. I only ate the fries. I regret spending $25 here.