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The Crack Shack - Costa Mesa

196 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA
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Rotisserie Chicken - Next Day Pre Order
In-Store Menu
Drinks

Featured Items

  • Rotisseri Chicken Next Day Pre-Order

    rotisserie chicken with lemon-y schmaltz *Pre Order Only*
    $26.00
  • Firebird

    spicy fried Jidori thigh, crispy onions, pickles, cool ranch, artisan potato roll
    $14.50
  • Kid's Chicken Tenders

    choice of carrots or petite fries + a cookie & a kid's drink
    $8.50

Rotisserie Chicken - Next Day Pre Order

Rotisserie Chicken Next Day Pre-Order

  • Rotisseri Chicken Next Day Pre-Order

    rotisserie chicken with lemon-y schmaltz *Pre Order Only*
    $26.00

In-Store Menu

Chef's Seasonal Specials

Featured for a limited-time.
  • Uncle Phil-ly Cheesesteak

    jidori chicken cheesesteak, white american cheese, caramelized onions, roasted poblano aioli, seeded baguette
    $17.00

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
  • 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

    rotisserie chicken with lemon-y schmaltz
    OUT OF STOCK
    $26.00

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
    $14.50
  • 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 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.
  • 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
    $9.50

A la Carte

Protein additions to your meal.
  • Fried Breast

    single piece of boneless fried breast
    $7.50
  • Fried Thigh

    single piece of boneless fried thigh
    $7.50
  • Grilled Breast

    single piece of grilled breast
    $7.50
  • Side Chicken Al Pastor

    $7.50
  • Side Pollo Asado

    $7.50
  • Single Nugget

    $1.50

More Sauce

Sauce it up.
  • Include Napkins/Utensils

  • Ranch*

    $0.50
  • Pineapple Mustard*

    $0.50
  • Sweet Baby G's BBQ*

    $0.50
  • Sriracha 1,000 Island*

    $0.50

Same Day Catering

Mix and Match Catering Menu and Regular menu all in one order!
  • Catering Boxed Lunches

    *no substitutions or modifications on Same Day Catering Orders*
  • Catering Greens Box

    *No substitutions or modifications on Same Day Catering Orders*
  • Catering Signature Fried Chicken

  • Catering Salads & Bowls


Drinks

N/A Bev

  • 16 oz Fountain Drink (Kiosk/Mobile Order & Pay)

    $4.00
  • TCS Water Bottle

    $2.50
  • Apple Juice Box

    $2.00
  • Cold Brew

    $5.50

Rotisseri Chicken Next Day Pre-Order

$26.00

rotisserie chicken with lemon-y schmaltz *Pre Order Only*

Request advisory
We'll do our best to accommodate special requests but may not be able to honor all substitutes. Extra charges may apply.
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196 E 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
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