Starbird is so good. I try to stop here if I am in the area. Their salads are large and delicious and the produce is fresh. I like the batter on their chicken strips and they have so many different sauce options as well. They have a variety of lemonade and sodas and it doesn't feel like a fast food restaurant. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My go-to for chicken salad! The Chicken Chop is king, hands down. Literally went here 3 days in a row for the salad. I've been going to Starbird for several years but this location specifically -- high quality and consistent in their service, servings, and flavor overall. read more

I love starbird but maybe not this one. Perhaps make sure gloves are intact after making food. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

This was a cool place to checkout since there were so many options from wings, sandwiches, tenders to salads. I would rather go to wingstop for wings but the flavors were different so it was fun to try. Their sauces are really delicious and I would go back to try the salads. Those looked so refreshing and they were huge! The lemonades were ok - I personally wouldn't order beverages there but the food was super good! read more

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Quick, reliable, and tastes great. I ordered online and my order was ready within 5-10 minutes. When you go in the store the only option is to order with the kiosk but they are very fast and there's a good amount of seating in the restaurant. Very clean and modern style. The Bird Chicken Sandwich * I haven't had Starbird in a long time so I do miss the old bread they used to use for their chicken sandwiches but the new version still tastes great! * The bread is almost like a soft brioche bun and the chicken is crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside * Definitely dip it in the house sauce!! The House Fries * Average fries, pairs well with the sandwich read more

Starbird Chicken - The Bird Sandwich with House Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Great food and great prices.. i hope everything remains the same so i can keep returning.

Didn't know that Starbird Chicken is a gluten-free establishment until I tried their Churros. The churros are addictingly delicious! Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside (from rice flour I am guessing) -- freshly made to order and wonderfully warm. The new Chicken Parm sandwich was a hit, too. Crispy, moist chicken tenders with flavorful spreads and provolone cheese- Yum! read more

The food was absolutely amazing! I visited on a Saturday early evening after a basketball game near by. There wasn't many people inside so we were able to order and the food came out pretty quickly. Everyone in our party was extremely satisfied with the portion size, food quality and taste. The price was definitely in the more expensive side for a self serve restaurant. We spent $75 for 3 adult meals and 1 kids meal. The salad was one of the best salads I ever had. I would definitely visit again but more likely to do so when I am alone due to price. read more

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I was greeted by a friendly and helpful. I ordered the Tzatziki Salad with Grilled Chicken Salad. My ordered was prepared in a timely manner as I waited for takeout. The amount of chicken was generous and tasty. It was filling and had ample olives, cheese and tomatoes read more

Starbird is an instant classic. I had been searching tirelessly for months for the perfect buffalo wings. It all started when I visited the Cheesecake Factory more than a year prior and, in a moment of weakness, ordered buffalo wings as I was enticed by the smell wafting over from the adjacent table. The wings were so flavorful, coated in sauce, crunchy, and with a perfect ratio of salt, spice, and tang. However, when I got the bill the price of the wings stunned me- nearly 18$ for an appetizer! I knew what had to be done. I began my journey to find wings that compared to those of the Cheesecake factory, but time and time again I was faced with disappointment. Too greasy, too salty, too soggy, too dry... nowhere could get it right. I began to lose faith- had I flown too close to the sun? Defeated and discouraged, I found myself at Starbird as a last ditch effort. Admittedly, I was doubtful that Starbird could deliver. A fast food joint and a place that doesn't specialize in wings. Needless to say my hopes were not high. I took one bite into the buffalo wing, lighting up my olifactory system. The lemon pepper were just as good BTW. All for a reasonable price, thanks Starbird! read more

Starbird Chicken - buffalo and lemon pepper wings with ranch and star Sauce on the Side - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Tasty juicy chicken with tangy sauce and a new age atmosphere. Flavor is king here and quality is second to none. They don't know the meaning of service tho, like they served my food and that was it read more

AWFUL churros... sour and not much like cinnamon. They also forgot the maple dipping sauce. There are few things we can't eat but those had to go straight in the trash :( read more

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I'm quite a fan of Starbird after being introduced to it by my friend! A good fried chicken never goes wrong, especially at very reasonable "fast-food" prices, and with large variety in menu too. I like that they have everything from salads to sandwiches to wings, and also the freshly made chocolate chip cookie is pretty good too! You can order at one of 2 self service kiosks or at the counter, and then your order is ready in a few minutes. There's options for indoor and outdoor seating in the peppy yellow store. Overall it is casual and comfortable, and the setup also works well for varied group sizes as there's everything from two-tops to a long counter to larger tables. My favorite thing so far has been the Chicken Chop salad which is crunchy and feeds me for 2 meals. I also sampled some chicken wings which were crispy and saucy, and truffle fries which were rich and savory - super good if you love truffle (and ketchup always makes things better too!). Starbird also has good parking as it's in the Whole Foods plaza. This will be a quick, easy, inexpensive go-to meal for a chicken lover like me! read more

On my second visit to Starbird, I decided to try the Nashville Hot Tender Box, which I liked even better than the sandwich! The chicken tender boxes are basically a well-rounded meal - you get 4 large tenders, a mound of crispy fries, and a cup of kale slaw (plus sauce and pickles). The chicken tenders were incredibly flavorful, and the texture was spot on - crispy on the outside, tender and juicy chicken in the inside. The kale slaw was sweet, creamy, and refreshing, and it made me feel better about myself after eating loads of fried food. The fries are excellent; however, I ordered 4 meals and only received 4 small cups of fry sauce (each meal is supposed to come with 2 sauces). I appreciate how Starbird tastes higher quality than the meals from other fast-casual fried chicken chains. I'll be back again soon to try other flavors and menu items. read more

Starbird Chicken - Nashville Hot Tender Box - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

My fiance and I came back because he was craving this for dinner. Amazing!!!! Fresh, light, and filling. The staff was so friendly and greeted us with a smile! read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came for the churros and left with an entree! Quick, clean and so welcoming! The restaurant sits in Encina Grande strip mall complex surrounded by so many diff establishments! We stopped to try the churros - hot out of the fryer - yummy and delicious! As for the entree - starbird gave Bahnmi a diff twist - chicken bahnmi! Very crunchy and tasty! Love how the flavor explodes in your mouth! If you're in the area - give Starbird a chance! read more

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First time customer. Very pleased clean environment Speedy service and great food. I mean really great. Such a change of pace from your normal fast. Got the Brussels sprouts and Chicken Sandwich. It was a huge chunk of chicken breast with coleslaw and pickles. And it was fire. Sorry I couldn't post a picture. It was gone as soon as I got it. read more

Great atmosphere welcoming customer service very clean with enough space ! Can Dine in or they have tables in chairs out side For My order I got the Sweet Thai Chicken strips with fries and a side coleslaw! They aren't stingy with their sauce the chicken had a good crunch to it juicy inside flavor was good the sauces that I had were pretty good as well for got the names of them. I had the berry lemonade was 10/10 Definitely must try ! I will be back ! read more

Hey, this place makes good salads! It's Saturday, and I decided to get a salad for dinner. Using the Starbird App, I ordered the Chicken Katsu salad w/ the Gardenbird plant-based Protein Option. "GardenBird" costs extra, but I just wanted to try it. Pickup was fairly easy, with a short wait. I only look for three things for a salad.....it looks good, tastes good, and a fair price. This salad scored well in all three! The Chicken Katsu salad is a fairly large salad that will fill you up. The fresh ingredients are nicely placed and organized. Their colors create a salad that's nice to look at. How did it taste? I picked the GardenBird protein option, and along with the crispy won ton skins, it all came together to make a delicious meal. This plant-based protein tasted like chicken, but it didn't quite taste like real fried chicken. The creamy Ginger Dressing just brings the salad together. Not bad for under $13. I will be back again when I'm in the area. Located in shopping plaza at Ygnacio Valley Rd x Oak Grove Rd. Free Parking read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Katsu Salad w/ Gardenbird protein option, takeout - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Probably the best chicken sandwich outside of Chick-Fil-A. Their Starbird 2.0 has a lot going for it. It a courements, especially the rainbow slaw and the avocados, just clicks and is yummy. And the chicken itself maintains its crispiness despite the moist co-stars in the sandwich. The french fries that comes along with meal is okay and proper, but yet again another bonus with Starbird Chicken is its sauces, namely Truffle Aioli. I just can't get enough of it! It works perfectly with the fries and on the sandwich itself. Love their own brand sodas and it ambiance is fast casual chic. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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We ordered from the self service kiosk & the food came out quickly! It was very clean inside and the food was delicious! read more

Starbird Chicken - House fries, Blazing Hot Nashville Chicken Sandwich, and Garden Bird Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Restaurant is average size, with several tables indoors and outdoors for families to choose from. Menu is a decent size with several choices to pick from especially if you are a picky eater. Service was fast, food came out pretty quickly and it was hot. Overall the chicken is good but nothing incredibly special. We were testing to see if it was better than chick fil a, and while we don't believe it quite beats it, it was still fairly good and pretty high up there. It is a bit pricey and their selections on drinks isn't the greatest- not sure if it was just this location that does local sodas made in the area(which is super cool) but they didn't taste that great which was a bummer. Their house made lemonade was ok. I won't say we won't ever visit again but I don't think I will go out of my way for it, maybe if I'm in the area and craving chicken. ALSO their nuggets are HUGE, and 20 pieces can feed an entire family lol. read more

I ordered the Nashville hot garden bird sandwich and fries. If I could have, I would have given 0 stars. The sandwich is a big joke! I am a vegetarian so I got excited to see vegetarian "chicken" sandwich! But very disappointed overall. The patty is dry inside and greasy outside. The bun is ok! I couldn't find any hotness, don't know why it's called "Nashville hot ..."! And the bun-patty ratio is a joke (see the picture below). The fires are just fries, nothing bad or good! Overall, I will not order again from this place, it's better to eat just vegetables than "vegetarian chicken" sandwich from this place. read more

Starbird Chicken - Gardenbird sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Opened the app for lunch today and staring back at me was a giant picture of this limited edition Szechuan chicken sandwich. I ordered it and it was ready in about 5 minutes. That is all I had for lunch and it was plenty. It's a large breaded and fried chicken breast with a little Szechuan spice (heat and numbing) but with an aioli that remind you that this is fusion. It hit the spot with some with pickled cucumbers and crunchy greens. Get one before it's gone! read more

Starbird Chicken - Green Goddess Cobb - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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More like Starve Bird! First time there and ordered 20 chicken wings. Got them home and was shocked at how anemic and tiny the wings were. Definitely not worth the $30 trip but wanted to try them because they were featured on a local tv station. The flavor was so-so - nothing to write home about. I will say tho that the establishment was clean and staff friendly. read more

I would say that it's a solid 3.5 stars for Starbird Chicken. The quality and taste of the vast menu of items (from fried chicken tacos to fried chicken sandwiches; from fried chicken tenders to fried chicken salads) stay consistent and is quite filling for each individual portion. They offer a simple and intuitive menu, with the opportunity to customize (no sauces, no cheeses, and substitute grilled chicken for +1). Each time I have finished a meal, particularly a to-go meal, I have been satisfied without feeling too heavy or sleepy from a food coma. The cost and value of the items they have are a bit high in terms of what you're getting. The items are made-to order, in which they start preparing the items as soon as it's inputted into the computer or registered through the front check-out person. Obviously, there is friend chicken that is already made, and waiting to be incorporated into a salad/sandwich/taco, and same with the ready to scoop items (slaws, toppings, salad, etc.). There's been a few times when the staff had made the items incorrectly, and they have put the order in priority (whether it be making a new sandwich, or scooping forgotten avocado into a side container). read more

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So appreciate that GF chicken is the norm here! Love the self order kiosks. So easy to walk in and order quickly. It was a bustling evening, so I think ordering via their app is probably a great way to go during meal hours. Staff was working hard! Things look dialed in. I ordered the Thai chicken salad this time. It's a decent sized portion. The flavors were tangy and tasty. This salad is topped with some dressing and then I got some on the side too. If you know you won't eat it all, you'll want to request all dressing on the side, otherwise you won't be able to save any for the next day because it'll be soggy. Kids go the regular strips with fries. Crispy outside, juicy inside. Went with the ranch and honey mustard dipping sauces. None of us liked the honey mustard. Lol Love love love that they offer sodas from a local soda company. The root beer is delish!! Overall a solid experience. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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I had heard about Starbird but hadn't had a chance to try until a recent Yelp Event. Great choice! Ordered through the app and waited in the car for it to be ready and until I got a text about it. I walked in and saw my name on the screen that it was ready for pickup. Since we're vegetarian, we got the plant-based Gardenbird sandwich and Gardenbird tenders which came with fries and coleslaw. We also opted for the spicy flavor for the tenders which I recommend! This is a great plant-based "chicken" and almost all meat-eaters won't be able to tell the difference. Love that Starbird offers plant-based options that are tasty, healthy, humane and sustainable! read more

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As a pescatarian, I wouldn't seek out a place that specializes in chicken on my own. When my coworker asked us for our orders from Starbird for our rep, I knew that I would have options as Starbird has Gardein plant based chicken. I got the chop salad with Gardein which was tasty, healthy, and filling. It has cherry tomatoes, roasted corn, avocado, crispy tortilla strips, green, pepitas, and cojita cheese. The chipotle lime vinaigrette complemented the salad well. I also had some fries that were tasty, as we got an order to share. Love that they let you substitute the plant based tenders for both the sandwiches and salads, as well as add or remove ingredients. I'd love to try their sandwiches and other salads (green goddess, katsu, and Thai). Thanks Starbird for giving us non-meat eaters plenty of tasty options! read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Chop with Gardenbird tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

Came in late on a Friday night. My husband has been telling me about this place for months and I finally got the opportunity to try it. It lived up to the hype. The server at the register greeted us right away and took our order. Our order came out within a reasonable times I got the elote chop salad and it was delicious. The chicken was hot and fresh and all the vegetables were very fresh as well and I loved the jalapeño lime dressing it came with. The fries were also seasoned and delicious. My husband and son had the Nashville tenders and fries. I tried a Nashville tender and it was so good. I definitely want to come back and try more items. All the employees we encountered were very nice and friendly. Bathroom was also very clean. I will definitely be back read more

I used to love going here to eat in or take away. But then little things started adding up and due to building frustration, looks as I went back to the counter, and it taking more time to fix my order, I started to just order online- options rights there, boxes checked, can't mess it up, right? But it does get messed up- every time. I shouldn't have to QA my order before leaving. The staff is nice every time I catch it before I leave, but maaaan?! I shouldn't have to! I think this was the last mess up. It seems it's just a simple thing, but this time, it was the dressing on the salad. I asked for no Alioli. So I got Alioli but no Green Goddess. Last time I asked for no pickled onions but there they were.. as if I had asked for double. It's the things you don't notice until you're back at work or 20 minutes into your drive and can't turn around.. and your stuck with a dry salad or a gross tasting sandwich.. that you can take apart but, it still tastes of vinegar. Food looks great, but it's not as I ordered it- again. read more

Easy pick up and food was hot and ready to go! The staff was nice and prompt to help me get my food and send me on my way. When I got back to eat my food I was pleasantly surprised with the care they put into packaging and display for a to go order. I got the 40 wings and fries, I ordered the plain, lemon pepper, garlic Parmesan and sweet Thai chili wings with ranch, blue cheese and starbird sauce to go along with it. The sweet Thai chili wings were my favorite, but the garlic Parmesan were a close second. The other wings were good, but I'd try something else next time to get some more variety. The fries were easy, not too special. I'd certainly go back for more wings but I'll probably try and sandwich next time, they looked good too! read more

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We were pleasantly surprised! My boyfriend and I came by on Monday afternoon for a late lunch. I ordered online on the way, and it took 5 minutes for our food to be ready. We were a little skeptical at first because of the yelp reviews. After reading through a few, we decided the salads would be the best option, since those had the best reviews. When we arrived, the parking was super easy. It's in a shopping plaza with a Whole Foods and few other stores. The store is fairly big and clean. You just walk up to the counter, tell them your name for your order and they have an area with all the orders ready. We ended up staying and eating there because the outdoor seating was spacious and the weather was super nice. The salads were a lot bigger than we anticipated, and ended up being very filling. We also got a ice tea and really enjoyed it. The chicken katsu salad: 5/5! This was my salad and it was delicious. It was a huge salad and the chicken and crunchy noodles added great texture. The pickled veggie and edamame added good flavor, and the salad dressing wasn't too overpowering. I would definitely get this again! The Thai salad: 4/5 My boyfriends salad, he said the portion, chicken was good. He wasn't very helpful at describing why it was a 4/5, but I had a bite and thought it was a pleasant tasting salad. The raspberry ice tea: 5/5 my type of ice tea, not to sweet, not to bland. It was really nice to have something to drink while eating the salad. It was very refreshing with the hot weather, delicious. They also had alameda point craft soda which I was ecstatic about. I'm not a huge soda person, in fact, I don't drink soda ever. Except occasionally once a year or so, I'd indulge on the lost island ginger beer, and I'm so excited that they have it here! Overall we thought this place was great. The price seemed expensive until we got our salads. For how big the salad is, we thought the price was fair. We'd definitely come again. read more

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Redemption Sunday! Maya from corporate reached out after my PS and offered some meal coupons to entice us back in hopes we will have a better experience. The meal coupons can only be redeemed in person at the store but can be used for takeout. Ordering was fast and efficient and we were on our way home for round two of the Starbird Chicken experience. We ordered pretty much the same as the first time (bone-in wings, Nashville, Garlic/Parm, Lemon Pepper) but instead of "super slaw" I ordered fries. Let's start with the good: *Service is fast and without mistake. In fact we received a bonus order of fries and some extra sauces. *Wings are crispy and the flavor is good. *Extra order of fries was a nice surprise. *Sauces were pretty tasty. What needs improvement: *Wings are still smaller than other places. *Fries are limp and flimsy, perhaps undercooked or too much starch. Given the effort to have us return and post a better or worst review, I give Starbird Chicken and Ms. Maya from Corporate 4 stars. The good outweighed the bad. We will return... read more

Came here to pick up some food but not my first encounter with this chain. For this specific visit I ordered some food for whole family. I had the cali crunch sandwich, loaded fries, chopped salad, chicken taco, and another sandwich. They were really busy during my visit but prolly cause they were fairly new and just opened this location. The staff was super friendly and helpful for order and pick up. They did apologize for my order being late but still great tasting food! read more

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I LOVE STARBIRD!!! So fast, so nice, so affordable. Please bring back the orange chicken salad read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

UPDATE: If anyone is interested in the macronutrients on the plant-based line, here's the link for those details. Oddly, they were not published on their website when I inquired. Calories are heavy so for anyone tracking macros, you can use this to plan your meals accordingly: https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5fd98b845380d479170acb80/6026fda4e27a5241c7ed8158_Gardenbird%20Nutritionals.pdf read more

Starbird Chicken - Garden Tenders and Churro pieces - Chicken Shop Near Me - Walnut Creek, California

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ABSOLUTELY delicious. Hands down, one of the best plant-based burgers I've had. The patty is big and flavorful, the added shredded lettuce and pickles are a perfect pair. When you order this, you really don't need anything. Skip the fries, you'll be full with the burger. The service is always great, you'll be greeted when you walk in and helped quickly. It's very nice and clean, not too loud, not too quiet. Great location. My ONLY negative part is that the price is a tad high for me. 1 burger and a small drink is over $15 after tax. I miss those $5 footlong subs from subway but long gone are the days of affordable food. I would come here more often if the price was lower. read more

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I absolutely love this place!! As a life-long vegetarian, I am so pleased with their veggie chicken. My friends say that their real chicken is amazing as well. This place is great because there is literally something for everyone! So good. The sauce is unreal! read more

We just moved to the area a few months ago and have been coming here almost weekly. Starbird is one of the few places that I feel like you can get a delclious and fresh salad that wouldn't hurt your wallet or make you feel bad for eating fried chicken tenders. We came here for the tenders and sandwiches initially but now we get the salad almost exclusively. You can't really go wrong with any of the salad options as each dressings are good in their own ways. An added bonus is that they do have coupons every so often and you can get rewards for your purchases. read more