The Crack Shack – American
This high-energy, open-air coop pulses with a playful SoCal spirit, inviting guests to indulge in a decadent celebration of all things poultry and eggs. The kitchen turns out messy, soul-warming masterpieces like spicy chilaquiles and towering fried chicken sandwiches, where golden yolks break over savory biscuits and zesty banh mi-inspired creations. It is a vibrant destination where the casual charm of a backyard hangout meets bold, chef-driven flavors, making every bite feel like a sun-soaked weekend morning.
2266, Kettner Boulevard https://crackshack.com/location/san-diego/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, renal, tlc, lectin-free, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at The Crack Shack
Dairy-Free at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 6pcs Nuggets, Classic Slaw and Caesar’s Chick Wrap. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gluten Free Bird and Classic Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 9 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilaquiles, Mini Biscuits (6pc) and Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Half Bird. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Hand Cut Fries and Classic Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including 6pcs Nuggets. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilaquiles, Mini Biscuits (6pc) and Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at The Crack Shack
The Crack Shack in San Diego has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Chicken Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Crack Shack
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny 'Daise | 45.3 g | 84.7 g |
| Half Bird | 0.6 g | 63.9 g |
| Señor Croque | 35.7 g | 56.9 g |
| Caesar’s Chick Wrap | 96.1 g | 40.8 g |
| Firebird | 91 g | 38.4 g |
| SoCal Scramble | 98.2 g | 37.6 g |
| Coop Deville | 48.3 g | 33.8 g |
| Downward Dog | 56.9 g | 29.1 g |
| SoCal Cobb | 95 g | 27.2 g |
| Chicken Oysters | 55 g | 27 g |
| Don Pastor Fries | 64.6 g | 26.6 g |
| Chilaquiles | 46.5 g | 26.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast
- Chilaquiles - $8.5: Salsa verde, tortilla chips, avocado crema, fried egg, green onion, baby cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Morning After Chick Burrito - $12: Chicken chorizo, Oaxacan cheese, crack fries, scrambled eggs, avocado-cilantro crema Available at: breakfast, brunch
- SoCal Scramble - $9: 3 eggs, bacon, poblanos, onion, cheddar and cotija cheese, herbs, crack fries Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- BAE - $10: Bacon, avocado, sunny side egg, american cheddar, artisan brioche Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Biscuits & Gravy - $11: Giant biscuit, maple-chicken sausage gravy, sunny egg Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Sunny 'Daise - $10.5: K’s chicken sausage, maple hollandaise, sunny egg, american cheese, english muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
Sandwiches
- All-American Chick - $13.5: Two chicken patties, crispy bacon, griddled mustardy onions, american cheese, b&b pickles, savory sauce, shredded iceberg, potato bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Banh Mi Over - $12.99: Banh mi meatballs, pickled veggies, garlic chili-lime mayo, thai herbs, amoroso roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar’s Chick Wrap - $12.5: Grilled or fried breast, kale, romaine, caesar and honey-garlic dijon, parm, lemon, crispy quinoa crunch, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cali Drip - $14: Pollo asado, fries, chipotle-bacon mayo, pickled onions and jalapeños, melty oaxacan queso, crunchy torta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coop Deville - $12: Fried chicken breast, pickled fresno chilies, pickles, lime mayo, napa cabbage, brioche Available at: dinner, lunch
- Firebird - $13: Spicy fried chicken thigh, cool ranch, crispy onions, pickles, potato roll Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Lookin’ - $13.5: Chicken breast cutlet, panko breaded, umami aioli, purple cabbage slaw, namasu pickles, soft potato bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Señor Croque - $14.5: Fried chicken breast, bacon, fried egg, cheddar, miso-maple butter, brioche Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
Fried Chicken
- Half Bird - $18: Signature fried chicken with choice of dipping sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Whole Bird - $32: Signature fried chicken with choice of dipping sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gluten Free Bird - $19.5: Signature fried chicken made with exclusive quinoa flour blend, prepared and fried separately Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Bowls & Salads
- Baja Chop - $11.5: Guacamole, cucumbers, radish, cotija, charred poblano dressing, tortilla strips, pickled red onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Downward Dog - $12.5: Red d’anjou pear, butternut squash, brussels sprouts, pickled cranberries, pomegranate, hazelnuts, baby kale, quinoa, hummus, brown butter-shallot vinaigrette Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Katsu Kook Bowl - $14.5: Katsu cutlet, yuzu kosho kewpie, mac nut snow, purple cabbage-asian pear-radish salad, crispy ginger & garlic, sesame seeds, sweet soy lime vin Available at: dinner, lunch
- Power Bowl - $13.5: Chicken al pastor, salsa verde, pickled red onions, soft boiled egg, avocado, arugula, warm quinoa, baby cilantro Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- SoCal Cobb - $13: Mixed lettuces, fuji apple, pickled red onions, heirloom tomatoes, crispy quinoa, aged cheddar, soft boiled egg, avocado, herby buttermilk ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Shares
- 6pcs Nuggets - $8: Quinoa-flour breaded nuggets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Oysters - $10: Buttermilk-pickle brine, mustard seed tartar, lemon Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Slaw - $5: Pickled fresno chilies, pickles, lime mayo, napa cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Don Pastor Fries - $12: Chicken thigh al pastor, oaxacan fundido, avocado crema, charred pineapple, griddled onions, schmaltz fries, taco stand herbs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Fries - $6: Tossed in schmaltz & crack spice Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Biscuits (6pc) - $7: Miso-maple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Beverages
- I Love a Clean IPA - $8: Cold IPA with tropical and citrusy hops, brewed by Duck Foot Dietary tags: Lectin-Free
- Seasonal Shakes - $7.5: Handcrafted with Afters Ice Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fountain Drink - $3: Assorted soda options
Sweets
- Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.5: Housemade salted chocolate chip cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about The Crack Shack
- Is The Crack Shack dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Crack Shack has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 6pcs Nuggets, Classic Slaw and Caesar’s Chick Wrap.
- What can I eat at The Crack Shack on a dairy-free diet?
- 6pcs Nuggets, Classic Slaw and Caesar’s Chick Wrap carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Crack Shack have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including 6pcs Nuggets.
- Is The Crack Shack gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Crack Shack?
- Sunny 'Daise, at roughly 84.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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