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    Side Chick

    4.4 (316 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Side Chick Fries
    Francisco S.

    The portions are awesome, the price is great, and the flavors are excellent. I will always recommend this place to anyone who loves chicken! The service is excellent, super friendly staff. The restaurant is small and there is limited seating outside but that is the only thing I'd say is lacking, but it isn't their fault it's a small restaurant putting out some delicious chicken!

    Hot Honey
    Liz Z.

    If you love chicken sandwiches, Side Chick is the spot. Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor--every bite hits just right. Their spicy chicken sandwich had the perfect kick, and the slaw added a refreshing crunch that kept me coming back for more. Sides: Don't sleep on the fries--they're crispy, seasoned perfectly, and pair amazingly with their dipping sauces. Vibe: Casual, fun, and welcoming. Perfect for a quick lunch or a chill hangout with friends. Staff are friendly and super upbeat. I've tried a lot of chicken sandwiches in town, but Side Chicks takes it to the next level. Bold flavors, satisfying crunch, and the kind of spot that makes you say, "Yep, I'll be back."

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    Erica C.

    5/9/2026 - returned back here and just ordered 4 Basic Chick sandwiches. Brought several friends with me this time. Sitting outside and hope they enjoy it. 15 minutes more should be goodness coming our way. More to come. 3 stars at the moment. Total cost was $12.55 to feed 4 adults. One sandwich per person. Wow. 5 minutes later it's out. 5 stars. We all over it. 4 nice crispy greats not over cooked and crunchy, places in good size thick and crisp pickles between 2 buns. Hot and moist chicken and not over cooked. Come try this place. Just $5 each! You can try other versions for a few dollars more as well

    Onion Rings (Large)
    Lauren K.

    Omg how did I not know about this place sooner??? This shop is right next to the grocery store so after you grab your groceries, head on over to Side Chicks. I recommend ordering online so you can simply pickup and go. I got the Hot Chick sandwich which was the Nashville style sandwich. Be careful it's SPICY WOO! So big, so cheap, so fresh, and so delicious! Highly recommend this one and the chicken was thick and tender. I think for $6-8 it's so worth the price! I also got the onion rings and it was delicious. Definitely hits the spot! I'll 1000% be back to try other stuff here. Parking: 9/10 (easy to find parking) Service: 7/10 (fast and efficient. I'd order online) Ambiance: 8/10 (outside seating provided, kiosk to order or with staff, clean, and small) Food: 10/10 (enjoyed the fluffy bread, tender and crispy chicken breast, spice level was kicking for this one, and coleslaw was creamy and delicious)

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    Taura G.

    Stopped here on a Sunday after a long day of working hard. The whole family was exhausted and we wanted chicken sandwiches. It was great to see the newest Sando on the menu: "The Italian Chick", with marinara sauce and italian cheese. We tried: 1. The (Original) Basic Chick and 2. The Western Chick with Fries, bbq sauce on side and added a korean sauce on the side Everything was DELICIOUS! The fries are a seasoned french fries version and very tasty. The sauce on the side for dipping was perfect. Each sandwich was prepared well, and the fried chicken filet was perfectly crispy. They never let us down here. We discovered this place a few years ago when they only had 1-2 chicken sandwiches on the menu. Now, they have expanded their menu with SEVERAL different sandwich choices, loaded fries, and they have "Gabby's Cookies" which are stuffed with filling in them. I do miss "The French Chick" Sando. Thanks Side Chick, I am so glad that we found you a few years ago and that you're still going strong

    The Hot Chick "Nashville"
    Eva C.

    BAD bad bad bad BAD just had this and i cannot recommend enough that you skip it completely. pictures on their menu are completely misleading. compare "fries" depicted on menu to soggy, mushy potatoes received. chicken sandwiches were beyond disappointing. the bread was stale. the hot honey sandwich had no hot honey. the chicken was not crispy/fried. one of the sandwiches was missing pickles. service was super slow and although hours say they close at 10pm, employees locked doors right at 9pm, and some people had to leave bc the doors were locked. truly so bad i don't understand the current 4.4 rating P.S. EDITING bc i forgot to mention that they charge you $0.50 for ranch, and it's freaking Hidden Valley

    My friends having a whole text-convo about Side Chick's menu.
    Monique W.

    Let's talk about those friends, always complaining about not being able to eat that plain-a$$-chicken-sandwich (w/the cow mascot) on Sundays! Side Chick has been here for years! Stop hiding from South East Day-Go and patronize a small business, 7 days a week! Food is made to order so it's HOT! The Basic Side Chick with Pickles (on the side) gets the job done. Service is always some young man who is attentive, moves with urgency and knows how to "count back" my change. For less than $12 you have a good-sized sandwich and fries (1/2 order). I do wish the fries were crispier, but that's one of the downsides to fresh cut fries. I'm not a huge fan of the fry salt- I just don't get the hint of sugar on my fries thing. The Pickles are good on their own! We always order extra for snacking on later. Would love to have their pickles brined with the fresh jalapeños so they can be extra spicy. Grilled Brooch bun is on point. We always devour our sandwiches as soon as we get them (pix are from their www.eatsidechick.com) I think I'm going to spread my wings and go for the Korean chick fries on my next go-round.

    Hot honey basic chick sandwich
    George P.

    Finally got to try this place after seeing it for so long and it ended up being very good! I got the seasonal hot honey basic chick sandwich which was pretty large (bun + chicken patty) and well worth the price. A little spicy due to the hot honey, and wouldn't mind trying the other flavors. Staff were very nice and it didn't take that long to get my order. No seating inside, just a few tables outside. Thanks!

    I get french fries with no seasoning on them. I didn't request for that. I want seasoning on these. I got chicken that's dry and it's got a bust down on it. Why am I picking so many hair off of this? I had to add more seasoning onto it, cause it didn't have no seasoning.

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    Candy S.

    If you're craving a good Chicken Sandwich this place is it. Fast Service! Good customer service. The Sandwich looks amazing.

    LINA M.

    Been eyeing this place since they opened a few years ago and finally got to try today. Ehh it's good but nothing crazy to rave and rant about. It's connected to Manolo with its own entrance and bathroom and plenty of parking. The guy taking our order handling the iPad was also the person who made our food. Hopefully he wore gloves or washed his hands before handling our foods. We got 2 orders of hot chick sandwiches, 1 cali chick, and small onion rings. Okay for the price points of $7-8/sandwich it's pretty good for the portion of the chicken which was pretty thick and covered the entire buns. It was juicy and flavors complimented well. It paired well with the pickle and coleslaw inside. I got the hot chick and I eat pretty spicy and to say it was spicy and had a nice kick to it means it's on the spicier side for others. I could agree that it could've been drenched a little more. The onion rings were fried to perfection and had a nice little crunch.

    The Basic Chick
    Meghan W.

    Side Chick is a great name for this place! It is located inside the Mexican market on the side, hence the name. Lady was working alone so she did the best she could. I did take out. Korean chick: 5/5 The chicken was thick. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I loved the pickled veggies and the crispy cucumber. I highly recommend Onion rings: 2/5 I love onion rings. Every chance I get to order it, I will. I won't order it here, however. Their portions are large but the onion came right out of the breading. It was not good at all. Basic chick: my hubby did not love good sandwich. The bbq sauce that came with it was just Ok. Loaded fries:3/5 the sauce was over powering. The chicken wasn't a crunchy.

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    Little place, kinda within a grocery store. Chicken was good, fries very good. A few tables outside to sit.

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    3 years ago

    Must try!!! Small hidden gem In SD! fresh hot and crispy and tender chicken. Pick anything from there menu he won't be disappointed

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    Delicious and spicy chicken sandwiches! Friendly staff and very quick service. Never had any issues with food orders.

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    Thanks for the wonderful review! Lol

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    4 years ago

    Excellent! simple menu, great quality and amount for the price. Meat is juicy and thick. Will definitely be our go to on a no cook day.

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    3 years ago

    These things are BOMB! And well priced. You can't really eat there it's small and service is Iffy but the food is good

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    Our Hot Chick is 0 to 100 really quick!

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    Come visit your Side Chick anytime. We are happy you enjoyed our food!

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    They made a tender piece of bird you hear me. Don't care much for the sandwiches but the strips are .

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    Best Hot Chicken Sandwich in San Diego! The Fries and sauces are all delicious too. Affordable prices. Highly recommend.

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    3 years ago

    Excellent food and excellent service! Best chicken sandwich I've ever had. The Side Chick Fries are so tasty. Can't recommend them enough.

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    Thanks for the great review Conrad!

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    Ask the Community - Side Chick

    Is the ranch house made?

    Not a the moment

    Is the chicken halal?

    Not that I am aware of. Nothing on the menu refers to halal.

    Any vegan chicken?

    I don't think so

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