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: vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, mediterranean, low-sodium, pescatarian, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, south-beach, tlc, slow-carb, lectin-free
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, 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 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, 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 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, Pescatarian 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, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC 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: High-Protein, 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, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Shares
- 6pcs Nuggets - $8: Quinoa-flour breaded nuggets Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, 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, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb 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 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hand Cut Fries - $6: Tossed in schmaltz & crack spice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mini Biscuits (6pc) - $7: Miso-maple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian 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, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Fountain Drink - $3: Assorted soda options
Sweets
- Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.5: Housemade salted chocolate chip cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
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