Fried Chicken
The Crack Shack - Encinitas
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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$14.50
Coop 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
Katsu Lookin'
Jidori breast cutlet, panko breaded, umami aioli, purple cabbage slaw, namasu pickles, soft potato bun$13.50
BAE
bacon, runny egg, avo, american cheddar, brioche$13.00
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
Main Chicks
Crispy, juicy Jidori fried chicken made fresh to order.
Whole Bird
signature bone-in fried chicken$38.00
Half Bird
signature bone-in fried chicken$20.00
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$60.00
Gluten Free Whole Bird
10 pcs gluten-free breaded jidori chicken$40.00
Gluten Free Half Bird
5 pcs gluten-free breaded jidori chicken$21.00
Rotisserie Chicken
3 lb rotisserie chicken with lemon-y schmaltz$35.00
Combos
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$14.50
Downward Dog*
Broccoli, cauliflower, pickled onions & golden raisins, garlic confit tapenade, crispy chickpeas, quinoa, hummus, scallion vinaigrette$14.00
Baja 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$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$7.00
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.
Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie
housemade, with love$3.50
Strawberry Shortcake Shake
Wynston's Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream, Cookie Crumble, Whip Cream$9.50
Cookies in Cream Shake
Wynston's Cookies in Cream Ice Cream, Cookie Crumble, Whip Cream$9.50OUT OF STOCK
Ari's Rice Krispie Treat
Dark chocolate, sesame, brown butter$3.50
A la Carte
Protein additions to your meal.
Breakfast
Breakfast
Chilaquiles
salsa verde, tortilla chips, avocado crema, fried egg, green onion, baby cilantro$8.50
Morning After Chick Burrito
burrito-style: chicken chorizo, Oaxacan cheese, crack fries, scrambled eggs, avocado-cilantro crema$12.00BAE
bacon, runny egg, avo, american cheddar, brioche$13.00Orange Juice
$3.50Coffee
$3.00
Sandwiches
Fried chicken sandwiches made fresh 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$14.50Señor Croque
fried Jidori breast, bacon, runny egg, white cheddar, miso-maple butter, artisan brioche$14.50Cali Drip
pollo asado, fries, chipotle-bacon mayo, bacon, pickled onions and jalapeños, melty oaxacan queso, crunchy torta$14.50All-American Chick
two chicken patties, crispy bacon, griddled mustardy onions, american cheese, b&b pickles, savory sauce, shredded iceberg, potato bun$14.00Katsu Lookin'
Jidori breast cutlet, panko breaded, umami aioli, purple cabbage slaw, namasu pickles, soft potato bun$13.50BAE
bacon, runny egg, avo, american cheddar, brioche$13.00
Banh Mi Over
Banh mi meatballs, pickled veggies, garlic chili-lime mayo, thai herbs, amoroso roll$14.00OUT OF STOCKBig Pecker
12 tenders, 6 biscuits, large hand cut fries, honey chive butter, dill pickles, ranch$35.00
Bowls
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$14.00Downward Dog*
Broccoli, cauliflower, pickled onions & golden raisins, garlic confit tapenade, crispy chickpeas, quinoa, hummus, scallion vinaigrette$14.00Baja Chop Salad
cucumbers, guac, radishes, pickled onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, charred poblano dressing recommended with a grilled breast$13.00Side Baja Chop Salad
cucumbers, guac, radishes, pickled onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, tortilla strips, charred poblano dressing recommended with a grilled breast$6.50SoCal Cobb Salad
mixed lettuces, charred corn, pickled red onions, heirloom tomatoes, crispy quinoa, aged cheddar, soft boiled egg, avocado, herby buttermilk ranch$14.00Side SoCal Cobb Salad
mixed lettuces, charred corn, pickled red onions, heirloom tomatoes, crispy quinoa, aged cheddar, soft boiled egg, avocado, herby buttermilk ranch$7.00
Sides & Shares
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.$4.50Hand Cut Fries (Large)
tossed in schmaltz & crack spice$7.50
Chicken Oysters
buttermilk-pickle brine, mustard seed tartar, lemon$13.00
Jidori Tender Combo
5 seasoned tenders, schmaltz fries$14.50
6 Piece Nugs
6 jidori chicken nuggets$11.00Mini Biscuits
Served with miso-maple butter$7.00Classic Slaw
napa cabbage, pickled fresno chiles, pickles, lime mayo$6.00Mexican Poutine
schmaltz fries, cheese wiz, pollo asado, jalapeno, pico de gallo, scallion, cilantro$14.00
Don Pastor Fries
schmaltz fries, chicken thigh al pastor, oaxacan fundido, avocado crema, charred pineapple, griddled onions, cilantro$14.00
Signature Fried Chicken
Crispy, juicy Jidori fried chicken made fresh to order.
All hours
| Sunday | 10:00 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 - 9:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:30 am - 9:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am - 9:30 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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