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    2.0 (85 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken Pot Pie Combo
    Art K.

    Since the KFC was closed in Encinitas, the nearest location is 15-20 minutes away in Carlsbad Village. This store is a combined KFC/Taco Bell. Today I was in the mood for the Colonel Sanders "finger lickin good"' recipe but upon seeing a poster in the store for the chicken pot pie, I decided to go for it. The pie crust was golden brown and crispy. The chicken and veggie filling with warm and savory gravy was just what I needed on a cold afternoon. Now I know why I miss KFC so much since it closed in my neighborhood. Although the cost of KFC chicken has gone up in price, the recipe is still as tasty as ever.

    SPICY CHICKEN sandwich
    Scott T.

    what did Mark Twain say after reading his obituary in the newspaper about reports of his death being exaggerated and somewhat premature? hey, Yelp. you were misinformed. this KFC is NOT closed. I'm a bit uncomfortable breaking a streak of one-star reviews dating back to a two-star review in 2014, but I gotta come correct. saw the KFC ad on TV and after a couple of restless nights haunted by fitful, chicken-wing dreams, I resigned myself to giving 'em a try. ordered 8 hot-and-spicy wings at the drive thru and they were oh, so good. well seasoned, the coating was perfectly crisp, fresh outta the fryer. still struggling under the Covid hangover, they're understaffed. in the middle of a modest lunch rush, one woman was getting her cardio working the window and the front counter. not the fastest fast food ever but worth the short wait. ps: not fair to compare their spicy chicken sandwich to Crack Shack or even Cross Street Chicken, but better than Popeye's and Angry Chickz is still nasty. pps: went back the next day -- just happened to be in the neighborhood -- and the experience was disappointing if only because my expectations were so high. the wings had been sitting under the heat lamps for a while and pretty sure they were sourced from Cornish game hens. deep sigh ...

    Worst employee

    What a crap store. Dirty inside. Slow service. Bad service. Out of most items. And this star employee who is a prick. Yo Omar, if you hate your job then quit. And wash your hands more than once a day. Watching you handle trash, cash, and food one after another is nasty. But so is this store. Trash loves trash I guess

    Chicken & Donut Sandwich
    Michael F.

    Stopped here to try their LTO Chicken & Donut sandwich. It actually was really really tasty! This review is based on this visit only, as I would typically rate KFC as a 2.5-3 star establishment. But the sandwich was HOT! Literally and deliciously! So much flavor in the chicken and donut combo! It was really messy to eat though. So much glaze on the hot donut made it pretty sticky. I also really enjoyed the wedges that came with it.. All in all, I'd recommend this LTO!

    Part of drive thru menu
    Kat K.

    Drive through lady who took our order was super nice. Food was piping hot (temperature). Huge positive on that. I love that. This was last time ^ I'm here today we got helped by Tony with amazing great positive attitude, customer service, great smile, on the drive through and he helped us save some money with his expertise in the deal and helped us out a lot! I'm super thankful to him! I work at a restaurant and I try to help people like he does in the same way! I really appreciate him going above and beyond, also out of his way to help people out. I'm so happy to come by this KFC! Thank you for the piping hot food, ask us for what sauce we need, giving us enough utensils napkins. You guys are the best KFC around north county! And of all SD county!

    Blue plastic in my corn.
    Lauren P.

    I ordered a family meal and I was disappointed to find a piece of blue plastic in our corn...needless to say we won't eat it because there's telling how much more plastic might be in there. It's pretty large, and I'm sure whoever scooped the corn in there saw it because it was dirt right on the top of the corn container.

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    Speaker is terrible and dont bother to fix it. Customer service is slow and poor. Consistently give the wrong food and drinks

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    All I wanted was some chicken and they cancel my order 3 times and don't answer the phone I hate this place!

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    2 years ago

    nastiest kfc i've ever been too. Chicken had a fishy taste too it and was gamey as hell

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    Food ok service not what I expected ambiance not really there service is very slow feel like not welcome

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    They look extremely understaffed. They also got my order wrong. They left out two of my sides

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    Me and my gamily love your chicken sometimes I just wish the food come directly into my mouth

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    Got food poisoning after eating the chicken and biscuits at the location in Oceanside/Carlsbad area.

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    Tanner’s Prime Burgers - Really like how they package and serve this to you. Comes with sauce and extra napkins.

    Tanner’s Prime Burgers

    4.4(1k reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Lighting was moderate, nothing to write home about but not bad either. Burger reminded me of old…read moreArkansas. Keep in mind that I have never even been there. The waiter seemed to be testing me from the moment that I got there until I left however I think I passed? I want to go back and ask him. Overall would 100% recommend.

    The devil is in the details right? You can have great ingredients but to make a burger truly tasty…read moreit's how you bring it all together. Tanner's does an excellent job executing the smash burger. One of the best I've had! The patty was well seasoned and nice crispy texture. The bacon adds smokiness. The brioche bun is soft and light. It does not dominate the bite like so many bad burgers. And the tallow fries??? Pure ! The fries reminded me of the original MacDonalds fries cooked in beef tallow. But way better execution. Crispy and cooked just enough. The size was perfect. And the salt the used amped the flavor. Super good!!! Overall the food is 5 stars. The overall setting is perfect for burgers. Everything is open air so the place stays cool on a hot day. Lots of seating. Service was efficient. In this place moving quickly and turning tables is a must to keep the line moving. Overall 4 stars for setting. I must warn you there are lines. You will wait. And when it is sunny it gets brutal right before you enter the ordering area. There are umbrellas so use one if you don't want to get burnt. And the parking is good if you ride your bike. But there are places to park in the neighborhood. I will be back. The burger and fries are too good not to!!! PS Try their house lager . Just a great example of the brew and perfect for hot days.

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    Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village - Baja Chicken

    Board & Brew - Carlsbad Village

    4.5(1.2k reviews)
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    Board & Brew is located across the street from the hotel we stayed in. It is in a small plaza…read morecalled Tower 37. There is a limited parking lot shared with other businesses. We stopped by to try it. They offer specialties sandwiches, sandwich board, grilled sandwiches, house salads, and of course great selections of beer. The place has both indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered : - Chicken Club 5/5 Chicken, bacon,melted jack cheese, mayo, lettuce & tomato in toasted French Baguette - Tom's Choice 5/5 Turkey breast, roast beef, cheddar, onions, tomato & lettuce in French Baguette - Vegi Supreme : 5/5 Tomato, sprout, onions, avocado, cucumber, cheddar & jack cheese on toast. The sandwiches were rich, flavorful and huge. The ingredients were fresh and savory. They were individually wrapped neatly. The service was fast. I will go back to try different sandwiches.

    Small spot located in a really convenient location to grab a sandwich off to the beach or to go…read moredown to the beach. It is located in a small strip with parking lot and has some indoor and outdoor seating. This is my second time trying board and brew in general and I am really underwhelmed with the sandwiches. This time, I tired the Baja wrap and it was really lacking flavor and was overwhelmed with guacamole. We ordered my son the kids grilled cheese, which was decent for him. We added a side of avocado for him and to my disappointment again, it was mashed avocado in a bowl instead of freshly sliced as I was envisioning. I will give it one more chance when I am able to eat the cold deli meat and see if those sandwiches are better for me.

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    HomeState - New eatery in Oceanside. Opening Monday June 26, 2023.

    HomeState

    4.2(425 reviews)
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    Stopped by here on a small road trip on the way to San Diego & the flour tortilla here slaps! All…read morethe breakfast tacos were so good & I did enjoy the ground beef as well. The queso is a must. I loaded that on the tacos with hot sauce & it was ‍ ! The service here was really great from start to finish from recommendations, getting us more napkins, and refilling our hibiscus limeades to go. Super pleasant experience. The inside is very clean and comfortable.

    My husband loved HomeState while I thought it was mid. Our views were so different that I'll…read morereturn based on how great he thought it was. We ordered a Tijuana panther, a picadillo taco, and a brisket taco. We added a side of their queso and a tortilla with butter. I love the big patio, booths inside, and service. It was pretty slow for not being very busy and what appeared to be overstuffed. The chips and queso were very good. The Tijuana panther taco was sopping wet and I could only finish half of it because it was so messy and hard to eat without asking for a fork and knife. My husband's picadillo taco is where it was at. It was tangy from the pickled jalapenos, meat was beautifully seasoned, and tortilla dry enough to hold. The brisket taco was overstuffed and messy as well. I appreciate packing them full, but when they're served rolled it makes a handheld food item completely inedible by hand. The employee working the register was delightful and I'd go back just for her.

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    Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe - Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

    Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe

    4.2(1.1k reviews)
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    We came for the pie but the rest of the food was delicious as well. The California Benedict was…read morespectacular and the home fries were beautifully crispy and perfectly seasoned. The number of pie options was the thing we were most excited about and they had all four of the ones we wanted to try. The staff were friendly and attentive and made our visit great. We will definitely visit again the next time we're in Carlsbad.

    A friend of mine loves Village Kitchen & Pie Shoppe and raves about their pies. He's always telling…read moreme I should eat here. So recently, to celebrate his birthday, I brought him here for lunch. The restaurant has a roomy, dog-friendly outdoor patio with tables and umbrellas. My fur-baby was with us, so we went straight to the patio and nabbed a table in a quiet, shaded area. Fernando was our server. He was very pleasant, friendly and attentive the whole time we were there. This is definitely a comfort food kind of place, and the portions are big. I'm glad I looked at the menu online the day before, because the menu is extensive, has a lot of heavier meals that I normally don't eat, and I could take my time finding the right meal. We ordered from the Lunch & Dinner Menu. My friend ordered from the Senior Meals section: corn chowder soup and Meatloaf with Gravy. I ordered from the Burgers section: a Veggie Burger and a side of sweet potato fries. The Veggie Burger comes with lettuce, avocado, tomato, onion and mayo on the side, which allowed me to build my Veggie Burger exactly the way I want it. My friend loved his meal, and I loved mine. I don't know what type of bread was used for my Veggie Burger's bun but it was delicious and seemed freshly baked. I'll be back!

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    A rose by any other name is still a rose... You may quote me... lol.

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