The Crack Shack
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.