Fried Chicken
The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa
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Featured Items
Firebird
spicy fried Jidori thigh, crispy onions, pickles, cool ranch, artisan potato roll$14.50
Coop Deville
fried Jidori breast, cabbage slaw (pickled fresno chiles, pickles, lime mayo), artisan brioche$14.50
Baja Chop Salad
cucumbers, guac, radishes, pickled onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, charred poblano dressing recommended with a grilled breast$13.00
In-Store Menu
Chef's Seasonal Specials
Featured for a limited-time.
Sandwiches
Jidori, non-GMO, and antibiotic-free fried chicken sandwiches made with house sauces and fresh toppings.
Firebird
spicy fried Jidori thigh, crispy onions, pickles, cool ranch, artisan potato roll$14.50Coop Deville
fried Jidori breast, cabbage slaw (pickled fresno chiles, pickles, lime mayo), artisan brioche$14.50
Señor Croque
fried Jidori breast, bacon, runny egg, white cheddar, miso-maple butter, artisan brioche$14.50
Cali Drip
pollo asado, fries, chipotle-bacon mayo, bacon, pickled onions and jalapeños, melty oaxacan queso, crunchy torta$14.50
All-American Chick
two chicken patties, crispy bacon, griddled mustardy onions, american cheese, b&b pickles, savory sauce, shredded iceberg, potato bun$14.00
Caesar’s Chick Wrap
grilled or fried breast, kale, romaine, caesar and honey- garlic dijon, parm, lemon, crispy quinoa crunch, flour tortilla$15.50
Uncle Phil-ly Cheesesteak
jidori chicken cheesesteak, white american cheese, caramelized onions, roasted poblano aioli, seeded baguette$17.00
Wraps
Caesar’s Chick Wrap
grilled or fried breast, kale, romaine, caesar and honey- garlic dijon, parm, lemon, crispy quinoa crunch, flour tortilla$15.50
Cali Drip Wrap
pollo asado, fries, pickled onions & jalapeños, chipotle-bacon mayo, oaxacan queso, cabbage mix, flour tortilla$15.00
Crack Wrap
al pastor chicken, cotija, pickled jalapeño mayo, oaxacan queso, cabbage mix, pico de gallo, flour tortilla$15.00
Main Chicks
Crispy, juicy Jidori fried chicken made fresh to order.
Whole Bird
signature bone-in fried chicken$40.00
Half Bird
signature bone-in fried chicken$22.00
Big Pecker
12 tenders, 6 biscuits, large hand cut fries, honey chive butter, dill pickles, ranch$35.00
Family Flock
half bird bone-in fried chicken, large fry, classic slaw, mini biscuits, chicken nuggets, choice of 2 cookies$62.00
Rotisserie Chicken
3 lb rotisserie chicken with lemon-y schmaltz$26.00OUT OF STOCK
Combos
Jidori Tender Combo
5 seasoned tenders, schmaltz fries$14.50
Little Pecker Combo
3 fire-tossed tenders, 4 biscuits, hand cut fries, honey chive butter, fountain drink$13.00
4 Piece Nugs
4 jidori chicken nuggets, Quinoa flour-breaded$7.50
Chicken Oysters
buttermilk-pickle brine, mustard seed tartar, lemon$13.00
Healthy Cluck
Healthy-ish bowls and salads, packed with fresh ingredients.
Power Bowl
chicken al pastor, chato’s salsa verde, pickled red onions, soft boiled egg*, avo, arugula, warm quinoa, baby cilantro$14.50Baja Chop Salad
cucumbers, guac, radishes, pickled onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, charred poblano dressing recommended with a grilled breast$13.00
Side Baja Chop Salad
cucumbers, guac, radishes, pickled onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, charred poblano dressing recommended with a grilled breast$6.50
SoCal Cobb Salad
mixed lettuces, charred corn, pickled red onions, heirloom tomatoes, crispy quinoa, aged cheddar, soft boiled egg, avocado, herby buttermilk ranch recommended with a fried breast$14.00
Side SoCal Cobb Salad
mixed lettuces, charred corn, pickled red onions, heirloom tomatoes, crispy quinoa, aged cheddar, soft boiled egg, avocado, herby buttermilk ranch recommended with a fried breast$7.00
Firebird Bowl
spicy fried thigh, crispy onions, pickles, pickled onions, radish, cukes, cool ranch, lettuce mix, quinoa, shallot vinaigrette$18.00
All-American Chick Bowl
two chicken patties, chopped bacon, mustardy onions, american cheese, b&b pickles, pickled onions, radish, cukes, savory sauce, lettuce mix, quinoa, shallot vinaigrette$18.00
Sides & Shareables
Group add-ons or stand-alones to munch on.
Hand Cut Fries (Regular)
farm-fresh potatoes tossed in schmaltz & crack spice. No preservatives, no additives.$4.50
Hand Cut Fries (Large)
tossed in schmaltz & crack spice$7.50
Mini Biscuits
Served with miso-maple butter$7.00
Classic Slaw
napa cabbage, pickled fresno chiles, pickles, lime mayo$6.00
Mexican Poutine
schmaltz fries, cheese wiz, pollo asado, jalapeno, pico de gallo, scallion, cilantro$14.00
Lil' Cluckers
Kid's Meals; healthy and a good value for all.
Kid's Chicken Nuggets
choice of carrots or petite fries + a cookie & a kid's drink$8.50
Kid's Grilled Cheese
choice of carrots or petite fries + a cookie & a kid's drink$8.50
Kid's Grilled Chicken
choice of carrots or petite fries + a cookie & a kid's drink$8.50
Kid's Chicken Tenders
choice of carrots or petite fries + a cookie & a kid's drink$8.50
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
Flour tortilla and Oaxacan cheese, choice of carrots or petite fries + a cookie & a kid's drink$8.50
Somethin' Sweet
Freshly baked, scooped, & served desserts.
A la Carte
Protein additions to your meal.
More Sauce
Sauce it up.
Same Day Catering
Mix and Match Catering Menu and Regular menu all in one order!
All hours
| Sunday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Monday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:30 am - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:30 am - 10:00 pm |
Restaurant info
The Crack Shack was originally concepted as a means to translate pristine, local ingredients from the founders' fine dining restaurant into a more accessible, casual setting for the masses. At the forefront of the fried chicken sandwich craze, The Crack Shack originated "SoCal Style" fried chicken and eggs for you to enjoy with reckless abandon, and the assurance that you're savoring every bite of locally raised, free-living chickens without a care or antibiotic in them. While the Bone-In is the signature staple, the menu boasts big messy sandwiches packed with homemade sauces and local produce, fresh and hearty bowls for the healthy-ish at heart, and a Lil' Cluckers menu the kiddos will love and the grown ups can feel good about serving. We are not your average restaurant -- and this is not your average chicken -- because there are no shortcuts when you give a cluck.
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