TLDR: they packed the to-go items well (vents in boxes to prevent steam degrading the chicken crunchiness), flavorful... I just wish there was an option for tenders without fries :( therefore, I'm taking one star away
Longer version:
My BF and I were driving home from an afternoon in Mountain View, and even though we had eaten a few hours prior, bae was hungryyyy and we had been eyeing Love Burn for a while, so it made sense to give it a try before returning to the City.
There is only street parking in the neighborhood OR on El Camino if you get lucky/wanna risk getting out of your car on that stretch of road.
You enter the bowling alley and Love Burn is to the right, next to the bar, and has a kiosk for ordering and a small window for picking up orders. Easy enough! We considered grabbing a beer while we waited for our order - it was suuuuper dead aside from a birthday party at a few of the bowling lanes. Likely due to the torrential downpour outside, but we'll try to come by again for bowling on a lazy Sunday in the future.
Boyfriend is a fan of spicy and considered getting the One Night Stand on his Hot Chicken Sandwich, but opted for Burning Love (level 3) instead of fussing with a waiver (and potential heartburn on a Monday). He liked the flavor and the spice level was definitely up there (I am trying to push my tolerance, but it was too much for me), but he'll take the time to sign the waiver next time we visit (and I will not be trying a bite, hahaha). Portion was huge, the chicken was much larger than the bun (see photo).
I wanted chicken tenders, but didn't want fries, so opted for the Hot Leg & Thigh. I wanted to be brave, so got First Date (spice level 2), but next time will get Crush (level 1) because it was spicier than I commonly find enjoyable. I love my cholula, but in measured doses per bite... this was thoroughly sauced and therefore no break from the spice.
All of our chicken was perfectly crispy, crunchy! Even though we had a 20+ min commute to get home and dig in. The slots in the to-go box is very clever - allowed the steam to escape and ensured the chicken didn't get mushy.
Worth nothing the pickles served with orders spice level 2+ were also mostly spicy, less pickly. If you want a break from the spice, consider getting a side of cole slaw.
What's interesting is there is no side option for fries. So if you want fries, at least according to the menu, you must get tendies. I didn't think to ask the employees if there was a secret work around, but why not just list them separetely on the public menu if it is possible? This is just... confusing to me. I feel like if I were at the bowling alley, I'd be more apt to get wings and fries for sharing at the lane... Love Burn: if you make an option for tendies without fries, I'd bring this review to 5 stars + I feel like you'd get a bit more customers. read more