Love Scratch Cookery. This is what a Nashville hot chicken sandwich is supposed to be…read more Unlike a lot of the chains like Dave's where it can basically feel like a chicken tender thrown into a bun, Scratch serves a huge, thick piece of actual chicken breast. The portions are serious, the chicken is juicy, and the breading has a great crunch. What really sets them apart for me is the spice. I've had levels 3, 4, and 5, and they're not simply the same seasoning with progressively more heat. Each level actually has a different pepper profile and flavor. Level 3 brings cayenne and Thai chili, level 4 moves into Thai chili and habanero, and level 5 adds habanero and ghost pepper. You can taste the difference, not just feel more burn. The seasoned fries are great too and they definitely don't skimp on the portions. It is a little pricey for a chicken sandwich and fries, but when you see the size and quality of what you're getting, I think it's worth it. Scratch is easily one of my favorite hot chicken spots.

The ambiance inside was about a 3/5. It felt a little dirty, and the windows could definitely use a…read moregood cleaning. The outdoor seating, though, was really nice. We ordered the Texas chicken sandwich and chicken strips. Portions were generous, and the sandwich was super tasty. The strips were fresh and flavorful, but be careful with the spice levels! We ordered level 1 and it was flaming hot. Even level 0 has a kick, so I'd recommend going one level lower than you normally would. The curly fries were also great. Overall, a solid 4/5. The only star off was for the spice-level calibration. Great food and portions, and we'll definitely be back!

Do not come here if you don't want to get addicted. When I tell you the food is SMACKING believe…read moreme. My favorite dish is the smothered chicken when I feel like being a lil big back. BOMB.com The Mac n cheese is the yams are Can't wait to come back again.

I was looking for a local spot for a quick Happy Hour and I found this local Gem in Downtown SJ…read more (This is located near OJ's) They offer 50% off on the their Appetizers and 50% on Beer & Wine from 4 to 7. My wife and I tried the Crackling Chicken Bites, and the Chicken Wings. The wings were very large and perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. The Cracklings were "Amaze Balls" They are a healthier version of Pork Rinds, but even more delicious. We asked the Manager about their origin and a lot of work was put in to perfect the recipe. Well worth the effort Chefs Kiss on this one!

I've driven by this place and it looked pretty busy and popular during the weekends. I stopped by…read moreand ordered a whole chicken with mexican rice, refried beans, white corn tortillas. The chicken had nice char but white meat was a little dry, dark meat was a little drier but it was fine. It came with some red salsa which helped with making the chicken less dry. The rice and beans and tortillas the standard ones you would normally have. The other options for sides when you place your order as well like potato salad. Overall, this is a great option for a quick meal to take home and have some leftovers too.

Chicken is delicious. Sides are really good!!!!too. Service is good. ambience is cool! I liked when…read morethe counter was by the entrance. I dont like having to walk to the back of the property. Salsa is delicious.

Best chicken I've EVER HAD ! Not much seasoning, but this…read morechicken is plumped and tender ! Wow! I really get this 3-4 days out the week!

I've eaten at various chicken spots in the area with varying success in the last year or so with my…read morework crew. One well-known place consistently smells like a dirty wet mop, another sold me a sandwich with a bit of raw chicken, and the nearby Dave's Hot Chicken had rude staff on a couple of occasions. So when my buddy recommended this place my standards were to not feel grossed out, get food poisoning, and not have staff be rude. This place blew my expectations away with their simple but clean establishment, delicious not greasy and fresh food, and very nice staff who literally welcome you as you step in. The staff asked us if it was our first visit and took the time pleasantly to explain what their levels of spicy equated to, which was helpful because my colleagues had a change of mind after sampling the "Hot" version. The place was easy to find, and parking was a non-issue so a win/win there. Give it a try!

I came here to try the hot chicken for the first time. It's similar to Dave's hot chicken. The…read morechicken is tender and medium spicy is spicy enough for me. Good customer service for giving me extra pickles.

I noticed the new signage and that they were open. I briefly talked to the person working there…read more(who is probably the owner/family member). He said they will officially have a new menu, etc in October. Currently, it "looks" to be the same Chicken King fried chicken as before. But I could be wrong. They have one kiosk outside and two more inside. There is no seating at all, so, its a grab and go establishment like before and always has been. I'm excited for them. Support your local business!

I think this place took over the Krispy Krunchy Chicken, but I feel like it's pretty much the same…read morerecipe. We are trying to find something to eat in the area and notice that this place took over the Krispy Krunchy Chicken. We decided to order from there just to see if the recipe might be the same. We really like that they have a kiosk that you can order from. Since it was late at night, there was no one else waiting to order so we took our time scrolling through the menu. We ended up ordering 2 two-piece meals which came with biscuits as well. The photos of the biscuits looked really good since they were drizzled with honey, so I ordered a few extras. We also decided to try their barbecue sauce and honey mustard sauce. There was only one employee working, but he was very quick and very nice! The chicken is already made and sitting under a warmer, so it just needed to be packed. Surprisingly when we got home, the chicken was still very crunchy! The chicken was also pretty juicy and not dry inside. The biscuits with honey was delicious! I'm glad I ordered more on the sign. They're barbecue sauce is just okay, but their honey mustard is really, really good! I feel like a lot of fast food honey mustard sauces are not that good, but the one's here is probably my favorite! I would definitely consider coming back to get more chicken and maybe even stock up on some honey mustard!

Kept seeing a Starbird every now and then so I was curious to try it. The layout is of a fast food…read morerestaurant where you place an order on a kiosk then pick up your meal afterwards. I ordered the Thai Salad, Elote Chop wrap, and side of fries. Honestly the Thai salad was very refreshing and delicious. The wrap was pretty good for what it is and yes, the chicken was delicious. The only negative thing I can say about this place is the fries which were unfortunately soggy. Overall, I would most definitely come back again.

If you like fried foods you probably will really enjoy Starbird Chicken. Hint: grab your favorite…read moreenhancement of the fried chicken to dip in very hot chicken pieces and enjoy. Sometimes after placing the order they are very quick getting your food to your table and sometimes not so quick, let them know when you place your order you are are in a time crunch and if possible could they expidite your order. If they can they will do so. Plan on a gift to the staff them a nice tip to show your gratitude is appreciated by the staff.

Stopped by at Daves on Prospect and I am so impressed with Mavis who took my orders. Her customer…read moreservice is above and beyond! She is a true asset to Daves Hot Chicken. You have to hire more employees like her. The food is always fantastic. Keep it up!

This is my first time having this chicken and it's BOMB…read more I got a tender and slider combo in spice level medium. Fries with the pickles and bread was really, really good. Ordered online and it came out hot and fresh right on time. I really don't understand why people fawn over raising canes, it's nothing c ompared to this place. Also pro tip: Most of the recent 1 star reviews are bots or just p eople who don't understand what "reaper" means. Highly recommended.

Starbird is truly a must-stop for our family whenever we're visiting family up here! We always get…read moreStarbird on both the first and last days of our visits, and we've been die-hard fans ever since the very first location opened in Sunnyvale. If you're ever thinking about opening one in San Diego, PLEASE DO -- I promise it would be a huge hit! We even make a point to stop at Starbird when we're in LA because we just can't stay away! The Campbell location has become our go-to stop every time we're heading back home to San Diego, and Julio has been our guy every time we come in. He is always so kind, welcoming, and knowledgeable. He's especially helpful when the menu has changed since our last visit and always makes sure we know what's new and helps us get exactly what we're looking for. Thank you, Julio, for consistently making sure we get the best service and for always being so friendly! It makes such a difference when we're about to start the long drive home. Starbird, please come to San Diego -- you already have loyal customers waiting!

Today was a big fail. My Green Goddess Salad was missing…read morethe egg and avocado and barely had any gorgonzola. We tried the Gardenbird Tenders and they were so rubbery we tossed them. They were almost impossible to bite through. And very small for the price. The fries were pretty good but I don't think they were made fresh. I've never been disappointed with the Brokaw location. This one will get one more chance.

TL;DR: not surprised to see this spot close down. The quality of food and drinks were good but the…read moreprice of each dish was not justified at all. Service was lacking professionalism and timeliness Came to celebrate a birthday dinner and we were immediately disappointed by the service team - couldn't find the reservation (made a month in advance) - sat us without menus - when they did bring menus, they only had 2 for a party of 6... Food was overall good but the server oversold everything. The taste and balance was decent but pricing was 100% unjustified. Review of our table's order - excluding the obvious lack of value and weird plating choices: - mezze dips: skip. rip off. - cauliflower: maybe the best dish of the meal - octopus: sauce was unnecessary and portion size was terrible - caesar salad: not good - lamb shank: tender but the sides were trash - branzino: parts tasted not fully cooked. - lamb chops: DRY. Hammered the protein and drenched in oil...? Do not get. - chicken: large portion and maybe the best bang for buck when feeding large parties. it was ok. No wonder they closed shortly after. I get the high rent given Santana Row pricing but do a little better when hiring service staff.

I just realized I visited during happy hour on a weekday in the same week they closed, which…read morehonestly explains a lot. Unfortunately, the staff and service were terrible. I partially blame myself for not walking away after noticing several red flags. The host spent several minutes trying to find the happy hour menu, and once I finally received it, I was told that several items were unavailable. My wine was fine, but the chicken skewers came out essentially unseasoned and burnt. I understand that restaurants may be winding down before closing, but I wish they had either made an effort to end on a stronger note or closed earlier rather than continuing to serve such a disappointing experience.