I have been to the Johnston location a few times and have always had a great meal with great service. My boyfriend and I typically get the Crab Rangoon sandwich. It is the perfect balance of flavors and great for crab Rangoon lovers. One thing I love about this place are all the options! You can get fried or grilled chicken and can choose a sandwhich, salad, or wrap. There's something for everyone. I would also recommend to watch their social media pages as they offer rotating weekly sandwiches. read more

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Review of the latest rating of a chicken sandwich since I pride myself as a southern that knows chicken. Of course many have selective taste and the spices used as well as custom play a huge role. The greeting was friendly and upbeat. The surround decor was clean and mod with character. Parking was easy spacious and plentiful in with a wrap around drive thru. At issue is the price $$ for a batter dipped piece of chicken or crab Rangoon that was a tad salty, but flavorful. Would I take a road trip for another taste of what I can find in the Des Moines area probably not, but you may want to give it a try. read more

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Love this chicken! I had the Thai & hubby had Nashville hot. I wouldn't bother with mine again--it wasn't very Thai-ish. I'd go back to the original. The service is great. The help is incredibly friendly and helpful. The fries are tasty and we shared some broccoli sprouts which are just as good as big time dine in restaurants. Seriously! I wish there was a Charlotte's closer to where I live !! read more

Charlotte's Kitchen food truck. Yes they have a brick and mortar too! We lost our admin at work and our facilities coordinator and I are kind of picking up the slack helping with the truck schedule for our employer. I recently had the privilege of working with the Charlotte's Kitchen food truck staff. What a great group of people to work with! Everyone I talked to, who had indulged over lunch, had nothing but good things to say about the food! My Nashville chicken sandwich and fried brussel sprouts were cooked perfectly. The wait was short. $14 and change. I'd expected the Nashville (dipped in a spicy oil based sauce) to be a little hotter, but it tasted fantastic and who doesn't keep a bottle of hot sauce in their desk drawer? And to be transparent I have a pretty high heat tolerance. Maybe a little higher than most. The fried brussel sprouts! Wow. The contrast of a light char and the sweetness of a honey glaze! Dishes like this make me think being a vegan might be possible... But I like bacon WAY too much! They'll be back for the next few Tuesdays and I'll probably work my way through their menu. That crab rangoon chicken sandwich is next on my to do list! Good food and great service. https://charlotteskitchendsm.com/ read more

We went to their new on-site building but the dinning area is closed and only has drive through at the moment. We got it to go and the chicken was still crispy and the bread was still good and not soaked. They packaged the sandwiches in a container that does not have a top so it doesn't collect steam and make it soggy. It's a good concept but also did not expect it when we got home. It's a good thing we didn't drop the bag. So just a heads up when taking it home. Overall the sandwiches are good. The chicken is tender and juicy. It's not as thick as the the pictures sees since it has a lot of breading. But it's still good. The Nashville hot was spicy and savory, with an semi-sweet bun. The Thai chicken sandwich was a bit on the salty side for me. I think too much soy sauce with their peanut sauce they add. The Asian slaw was nice too. Lightly vinegary, so it gave a good bite it needed to cute the richness. The crab Rangoon salad was okay, not my favorite since it's a regular mixed green veggies, with some undercooked wonton crisps. The cream cheese was thick so it didn't coat the salad. If it was more loose it would've been better since the cream cheese and crab was only sticking to the chicken. The dressing is a sweet chili dressing too. So it was okay. Would probably try the sandwich version next time. Finally the loaded tots were still crispy and had a good flavor with the added onions, sweet and savory sauce and cheese. Can't go wrong with tots. read more

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I got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and I'm not even exaggerating when I say this, but it was literally the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. And I've had a lot of chicken sandwiches! read more

Finally stopped into this place after driving past it so many times. Got the Nashville chicken sandwich cheese curds and a eggnog shake. Everything was fresh a great flavor. Place was very clean and staff very friendly and informative. Will definitely be back for lunch again. read more

Always so good and literally the best fries in the entire world!!!! The crab Rangoon sandwich is my fave

Picked up Charlotte's Kitchen for lunch today. This is the second time I have had their delicious food. Don't expect anything fancy, but in my opinion I enjoy the local "fast-food" option. They have a drive through (actually only a drive-through at the moment while they are remodeling) which is incredibly handy. The only thing I've had is the crab rangoon chicken sandwich - I've ordered it twice because it is to die for! The chicken was tender and juicy, not to mention that it is a sizable amount of chicken for a sandwich. They add cream cheese, sweet & sour sauce, and crunchy wontons for your tasting pleasure. Yum! I've gotten fries and cheese curds as sides which aren't anything fantastic but still good - not everything can be as delicious as the sandwich, okay?. The milkshakes are also pretty dang tasty! Charlotte's drive through staff has been polite and professional which just adds to their overall experience. read more

Food was flavorful but took quite a while to get it prepared. A little speedy but probably to be expected from a food truck. read more

Charlotte's Kitchen - Crab Rangoon chicken sandwhich - Food Trucks Near Me

Excellent chicken sandwiches with twists. This place cares about its employees and its community. If you enjoy Chik-fil-a's food but avoid it because of their donations to anti-human rights groups, bring your dollar to this caring establishment and enjoy some delicious chicken! read more

Just opened in the former DQ on Merle Hay Rd. in Johnston. My wife & I thought we'd give these two local Johnston guys a try. My wife had the Original and I had the BBQ chicken sandwich with waffle fries. (Know that the only thing on the menu are chicken sandwiches.) You can get your chicken grilled or fried. We both selected fried. The sauce on each of the sandwiches was flavorful but not overwhelming. They were a unique blend of flavors that made the sandwiches different from any other chicken sandwich I've had. The chicken itself was healthy portion of chicken breast. The brioche bun was a great compliment. The waffle fries, while nothing special, were also quite good. Give it a try for a change from your regular fast food routine. read more

First time at the brand new Johnston brick and mortar location and was not disappointed. My family and I have been waiting for a good local eatery and we have now found it. Great food and speedy service! read more

I wanted to love this place! I knew I was going to be addicted, but it was so disappointing. I got the Thai sandwich with fried chicken. The piece of chicken was about 80% breading to 20% meat. The peanut sauce was peanut butter and didn't add anything to the sandwich. Removed the bun as I didn't need a bun with that much breading already on the chicken. My husband got the Nashville hot chicken sandwich and upon eating it he gave it about a 4 out of 5, however after he finished it, the score went down to 3 as well. The Nashville hot chicken was covered in a greasy sauce that at first tasted ok, but by the time he finished the sandwich, he was nearly sick. They had good service and nice people, but the quality of the chicken left something to be desired. read more

O M G! This restaurant is amazing! This was my first time here. My best friend brought me here for lunch today as she frequents this restaurant often. I just moved back to Iowa after living in Dallas, Texas for 9 years. Hands down the BEST chicken sandwich I have ever had! I got the crab rangoon chicken sandwich combo. The breaded chicken was so moist and the breading was light and crispy with amazing flavor. Absolutely delicious! The fries were perfectly cooked and amazing as well. I could eat here every day! The staff was friendly and helpful and very polite. The inside is warm and welcoming with booths as well as really cool picnic table-style tables and benches. We came at lunchtime around 12:30 and they were busy as expected both inside and in the drive-thru. They are quick and our food came to our table within 5 minutes. Hot, fresh, and delicious! 5 Stars! Great job! If you are in Des Moines, take the time to stop by, you won't be disappointed! I can't wait to go back and try everything! The Grandma Wall of Fame is so cute and sweet! They also sell sauces and jams for only $5 for a nonprofit organization. Kudos to you all! read more

Excellent! Breyer than KFC, Popeyes or Flick ur Fliet! Not a substitute but my new place to get the best of the best. Highly recommend if you love a good, crispy and flavorful chicken sandwich. read more

The food was amazing and the gentleman on the truck were extremely nice! I would definitely recommend to anyone.

Friendly owners, great food, and creative meals. These guys have it figured out. If you haven't tried it yet, you won't be disappointed.