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: high-protein, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, low-carb, sugar-free, pescatarian, mediterranean, plant-based, diabetic, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, atkins, south-beach, volumetrics, detox, alkaline, zone, mayo-clinic
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: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Morning After Chick Burrito - $12: Chicken chorizo, Oaxacan cheese, crack fries, scrambled eggs, avocado-cilantro crema Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- SoCal Scramble - $9: 3 eggs, bacon, poblanos, onion, cheddar and cotija cheese, herbs, crack fries Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- BAE - $10: Bacon, avocado, sunny side egg, american cheddar, artisan brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Biscuits & Gravy - $11: Giant biscuit, maple-chicken sausage gravy, sunny egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Sunny 'Daise - $10.5: K’s chicken sausage, maple hollandaise, sunny egg, american cheese, english muffin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
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 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Banh Mi Over - $12.99: Banh mi meatballs, pickled veggies, garlic chili-lime mayo, thai herbs, amoroso roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- 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: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Cali Drip - $14: Pollo asado, fries, chipotle-bacon mayo, pickled onions and jalapeños, melty oaxacan queso, crunchy torta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Coop Deville - $12: Fried chicken breast, pickled fresno chilies, pickles, lime mayo, napa cabbage, brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Firebird - $13: Spicy fried chicken thigh, cool ranch, crispy onions, pickles, potato roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Katsu Lookin’ - $13.5: Chicken breast cutlet, panko breaded, umami aioli, purple cabbage slaw, namasu pickles, soft potato bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Señor Croque - $14.5: Fried chicken breast, bacon, fried egg, cheddar, miso-maple butter, brioche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
Fried Chicken
- Half Bird - $18: Signature fried chicken with choice of dipping sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Whole Bird - $32: Signature fried chicken with choice of dipping sauces Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Gluten Free Bird - $19.5: Signature fried chicken made with exclusive quinoa flour blend, prepared and fried separately Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
Bowls & Salads
- Baja Chop - $11.5: Guacamole, cucumbers, radish, cotija, charred poblano dressing, tortilla strips, pickled red onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- 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: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- 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 Dietary tags: High-Protein
- 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, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- 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: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
Sides & Shares
- 6pcs Nuggets - $8: Quinoa-flour breaded nuggets Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Oysters - $10: Buttermilk-pickle brine, mustard seed tartar, lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Classic Slaw - $5: Pickled fresno chilies, pickles, lime mayo, napa cabbage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Don Pastor Fries - $12: Chicken thigh al pastor, oaxacan fundido, avocado crema, charred pineapple, griddled onions, schmaltz fries, taco stand herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Hand Cut Fries - $6: Tossed in schmaltz & crack spice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mini Biscuits (6pc) - $7: Miso-maple butter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Beverages
- I Love a Clean IPA - $8: Cold IPA with tropical and citrusy hops, brewed by Duck Foot
- Seasonal Shakes - $7.5: Handcrafted with Afters Ice Cream
- Fountain Drink - $3: Assorted soda options
Sweets
- Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.5: Housemade salted chocolate chip cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian