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Lunch at Crack Shack Encinitas

What's Happening

When you rule the roost, word gets around.

What's Happening

When you rule the roost, word gets around.

Sandwiches being held over table decorated with holiday decor.
Specials

It’s officially CHICKMAS season and it’s time I get to show off my chick(s) in a box. From December 1st through December 24th, a daily special, promotion, or freebie will be revealed and offered at a select coop location in the first ever Crack Shack Advent Calendar. Check our socials daily for the Chickmas gift

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Specials

The Crack Shack has adopted TWO flocks in need for the holidays, through Lifeline Community Services. Now through December 8th, we’ll be collecting some basic necessities for our families, plus fundraising to help purchase all of the gifts on their wishlist (plus 15% off your order when you contribute!). Let’s give our peeps the best

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deviled eggs on a platter
Recipes

Deviled eggs; the naughtiest of the egg fare. Though the beloved bites have long since gone from our menus, they remain the flock of the town among our day-one fans. Brought back on rare occasions or special events, the devilishly addicting favorites deserve to be loved (and devoured) once again. Below is the exclusive Crack

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Plate of chicken

The Crack Shack owes its quirky name to humble beginnings.  The concept, created by Michael Rosen, started in a shack behind Juniper and Ivy, a fine-dining restaurant he founded.  Rosen, set with a high-quality gourmet chicken menu, kicked it off just to see what would happen. He expected a few thousand dollars per day and

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Plate of chicken, cookies, fries, and other eats
Specials

Busy hens, we feel you. There is enough to worry about right now, the last thing you want to do is try and figure out an affordable dinner that all your peeps will love, and that you’ll feel good about feeding them. Meet: Flock Meals. A no-brainer dinnertime solution that will perk up your peeps.

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fried chicken with candles in it
EventsSpecials

The Crack Shack is celebrating EIGHT YEARS since the Little Italy coop opened in November 2015. What started as a humble passion project from the opening team at Juniper and Ivy is now an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike. To honor our loyal patrons, staff, and the small local farmers supplying us with

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Fried chicken on a tray.

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

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Chicken sandwich with dripping egg being held
Press

The Crack Shack This fried chicken sandwich concept launched in 2015, when owner Michael Rosen turned the abandoned shack next to his fine-dining sensation Juniper & Ivy into something more accessible, but no less delicious. Although the outdoor venue has picnic-style seating, cornhole, and a decidedly casual vibe, the emphasis is on local, thoughtfully sourced, and, whenever

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Chicken patty sandwich on a tray
Press

Double Clucker at Crack Shack — Multiple Locations For a big ol’ bite of chicken, cheddar, avocado, bacon, and tons of fixins’, it has to be Crack Shack’s Double Clucker. This monumental sandwich features two whole chicken patties, so you’ll get your money’s worth in every bite. Everything works harmoniously together, with a kaleidoscope of

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Chicken on plate

Today, The Crack Shack announces its second Utah location will open spring 2022 in Lehi at 1085 East Main Street. Similarly to its first Utah location in Salt Lake City’s 9th & 9th neighborhood, the 3100-square-foot Lehi location will feature its iconic chicken artwork, a pet-friendly patio with views of the mountains and a full bar featuring local craft beer from KiiTOS, Shades Brewing and T.F.

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Utah location
Press

LEHI (ABC4) – The Crack Shack, a Southern California-based fried chicken restaurant, is opening a new location in Lehi.  The eatery will be located at 1085 East Main Street, and will feature The Crack Shack’s signature menu of sandwiches, bowls, fries, desserts — and of course, lots of fried chicken.  The restaurant, scheduled to open in

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Inside of Crack Shack Encinitas
Press

Today, The Crack Shack announces the highly anticipated opening of its first Utah unit on Friday, December 17th. The team behind the popular fried chicken restaurants is opening in the 9th & 9th neighborhood, centrally located in Salt Lake City, at 912 East 900 South. The space is being transformed into a culinary “coop” that features its iconic chicken artwork,

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