what's up in the hill country looking for a quick spot for lunch and found this place on Yelp. So glad I stopped in. Had the chicken salad which was super fresh and delicious. The chicken is so tender and flavorful. Very fresh salad nice touch by adding fennel and orange segments. Comes with a delicious homemade ranch, but I also tried the lemon aïoli on the side. Perfection! Nice selection of Takeaway items as well, including bone broth, chicken, salads, and family trays of chicken enchiladas. read more

Chicknic - Chicken salad - New American Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

This is an upscale wants-to-be-better-than-fast-food roast chicken and chicken tenders place. They sell whole bottles of wine. Upscale beer is available as well as elegant Yuppie beverages. They have very good filtered water served for free in a nice samovar. I recommend the samovar. * * * I am likely to be fussier about Chicknic than are Bee Cave Residents. I would take those enthusiastic Bee Cave Resident reviews seriously. Factors that shape my not-with-the-crowd views on Chicknic. 1) It is actually harder than one thinks to do a roast chicken and chicken tenders restaurant that beats the competition because the competition happens to be very good. 1a) If you want chicken to die for, Your two best options are to go Peruvian or Guatemalan, All of which are available in Greater Austin. Inka, a Peruvian fast food restaurant on Wells Branch in the Pflugerville/North Austin nether land Makes some of the best roast chicken on the planet. Guatemalan chicken - which is done best if fried, can be found at Pollo Campero in Round Rock and the Buda/Kyle nether land. Pollo Campero is another experience not to be missed. 1b) If you limit the competition narrowly to American fast food chains, the chicken category actually has some of the most high integrity fast food chains in the country. Chick-Fil-A sets the standard for putting out good honest food in a fast food format. It doesn't hurt that they are ecologically responsible as well. They play "Southern Fast Food" because that is what they have to do for marketing ... but they are actually working at a higher level. Boston Market is more in the take-home-dinner niche. But they also turn out a high integrity product. 1c) The level of the competition means that Chicknic really has to be very good in order to beat out formidable rivals. 2) Bee Cave is seriously restaurant short. This is particularly the case given the high density of high income residents. So it doesn't take much to be a major contributor to the Bee Cave scene. Lakeway used to be that way - but Lakeway is finally fully restaurant stocked. Austin and Round Rock are rolling in restaurants. So us Yelpers from out of town can afford to be a little fussier than can Bee Cave Residents who for now are over a barrel. (Over time, Bee Cave will fill in appropriately.) * * * So what is my take on Chicknic? Under-salted. There is not enough alternative spice and not enough native flavor to make up for a basic lack of NaCl. Salt at the table would be a huge form of First Aid here. It could be fancy Pink Himalayan Salt from a gourmet store if management needs something more in sync with the ethos of the place. Strangely the sauce I had (the sweet sauce that comes with the tenders) does not provide enough spark to cover for the chicken. And sad to say, the tenders just are not all that interesting as chicken, given the other stupendous chicken dishes that are available elsewhere in town. It could be the roast chicken is better than the tenders. It could be that the alternative vegetable side dishes are stupendous ... Although - the salt question aside - my traditional French Fries weren't too bad. * * * I think management really wants to have a legendary classy place. Certainly, most Bee Cave residents are not going to drive to Wells Branch to get take out chicken to bring home. Locals give this place enthusiastic Yelp Reviews. I see their point. If you live in Bee Cave, believe your neighbors. If you are the type of person who eats all over the place, then you may be more in agreement with fussy old me. read more

I really wanted to like this place but the chicken is sooo salty it's basically inedible. Not much more to say than that unfortunately.

We had an appointment nearby and stopped in here for lunch. We were greeted immediately and the menu was explained to us. We split the chicken sandwich which is actually in a pita. The tenders and a very generous side of the cauliflower au gratin. Everything was very tasty. The pita had a bit too much sauce making it very messy and hard to eat. However it was packed with a wonderful combination of flavors. The roast chicken is so good. The tenders were perfectly breaded and fried, served with hot sauce. My absolute favorite ( I honestly will probably dream about this) was the cauliflower. It was so warm And creamy. This is a place I'm glad I found and will definitely be coming back! read more

Chicknic - Counter - New American Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

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Ordered a chicknic sandwich in the pita bread today with a side of sweet potatoes. Had this before. But havent been in over 6 months. The owner Russell was not there today. The food came to the table and the potatoes were cold. Not enjoyable when cold. Took them months counter and the guy didn't understand me. He took them back, waited a few minutes them the cashier came. I explained they were cold. He apologized and said he'll get more. He brought them to the table. Said they were fresh. Also cold. Finished the sandwich which was not how I remember when Russell made it. No orange pieces actually there was 1 piece, a sliver. But I remembered it being so unique. This was very bland. The pita was fresh. Sorry I couldn't give a better review. read more

Chicknic - New American Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

The food is good, fresh and simple. Perfect for a to go for lunch or dinner. And the people are always nice.

Very very inconsistent quality and very high prices. We have ordered take out here many times because they a very close. Almost whole draw to me is the popovers but sometimes like are more like cupcake and very small, Some times large but Almost always BURNT! And they are very expensive at $4.00 for two The chicken okay but not good. The Asian salad is inconsistent as well. Different toppings every time I've ordered it. The dressing is good. The orange/mandarin slices tasted moldy. Would I recommend it, it just depends if you get them on a good day. You do not get a discount on their crappy days so do you feel like rolling the dice with your time and money? read more

This was an unexpected stop just needed a quick bite but was so pleasantly surprised I wish we would have ordered more to try. The chicken nuggets were top notch, very fresh, and the corn was delicious, definitely be back if I'm ever in Bee Cave again!! read more

Love the fresh food and great service! Anytime I've ordered from here. The food has met my expectations and anytime I have gone in to pick up. They are extremely friendly. There's also rewards that you can get if you order straight from them so that is a bonus. read more

Quiet little hole in the wall in a strip mall between Bee Cave and Spicewood. The specialty here is roast chicken, but for lunch my wife and I both went with the "chicken sandwich." It's actually more like a hippie shawarma, with (cold) chicken, sprouts, fennel, orange slices, and other salad fixins'... with white sauce and (at cashier's suggestion) hot sauce on the side. Solid lunch, extremely messy, and more than I cared to eat. In retrospect I would have selected the whole roast chicken meal instead, which gets you an entire chicken, two sides, and four popovers for $50. Our 2 sandwiches and a cookie came out to $43 (after tax). No tips accepted here, btw. I think one person does all the work -- takes orders, then goes back into the kitchen to prepare the food. It's not the quickest process, but the guy helping us was plenty friendly. I'd go back. read more

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I make a phenomenal brined, roasted chicken so haven't had their roasted chook yet, but I was under the weather and too ill to make my own broth. Making bone broth is ridiculously easy. While I do think this one tastes pretty delicious, I think nine dollars for an 8 ounce little cup of soup is much too expensive. It should be closer to five dollars. That's over $1 and ounce. I realize everything has gotten more expensive, but that is insane. Not to self to keep homemade in the freezer. I can make a 1/2 gallon or more for the same price. They should rename the broth liquid gold since it's so spendy. read more

Chicknic - Sipping Bone Broth- very small and very $$ - New American Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

Placed a pick up order and it was an easy experience. Their current lunch special of 2 pc chicken, side and a popover is an amazing deal for the quality of food. Their rotisserie style chicken is paired with herby and punchy sauces like aji and chimichurri. Also their sides are not to be missed. The Asian salad is filled with crunchy peppers sweet citrus and crisp lettuce. I appreciate that it isn't pre mixed and the dressing is on the side and since salads can end up soggy. There is some countertop seating along the wall but it's not exactly a dine in type of restaurant. All in all it's a great spot of you're looking for an easy and satisfying meal on days you don't feel like cooking. read more

Move over Fresa's!! There's a new chick in town! Not only are the ingredients fresh, you can taste the quality! We were shopping in Bee Cave and got hungry, so I went to Yelp to discover this cute little place. I did learn that they are mainly a "take away" model hence the play on words "picnic" on their name. But there are a few tables and bar counter that you can dine in. We ordered a bit of food- 1. Half roasted chicken 2. Hot wings 3. Roasted Beets 4. Kale side salad 5. Fun selection of NE brand beers! Yes they have wine and unique beer selection there! The roasted chicken was definitely brined- it was super juicy and the chimichurri and salsa complimented it wonderfully. It was explained to me the chicken were free range and how they are raised humanely, reminded me of an episode in a tv series- Portlandia that made me chuckle. The hot wings... Buffalo style but not like at Anchor Bar.. still amazing in its own right. Fresh (I mean there were zero dry spots on carrots and celery and it was crunchy fresh that even me, the non-celery lover- ate 4 sticks with their tasty homemade ranch sauce. (I think it was the ranch dressing bc I literally licked the bowl clean) The roasted beets were served cold with feta cheese crumbles, mint and pistachios. I could eat that by itself as a meal! Yummy! Now, I usually hate kale. Only like it roasted. But I can eat Chicknic's Kale side salad all day long. It contains roasted cauliflower, pickled red onion and a mountain of pumpkin and sunflower seeds! (Maybe that's why I like it so much??) All washed down with a brown ale beer you find in the NE. While we were dining, several people came by to pick up their to go orders and there is a fun freezer where they sell delicious take aways like chicken soup and their famous chicken pot pie, chicken crepes, chicken enchiladas... oh did I mention this is a great place if you're on a keto diet or gluten free restriction?!?? I also found if you follow their Facebook page, you can see new menu items or transparency of how they run their business. What you waiting for? Give this place a try and support local! read more

Chicknic - New American Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

Pros: the chicken in the chicken sandwich was tasty. Cons: service has been reduced to a touch screen (no human) to order. For $18 I would expect a fresher pita and more to the sandwich. Still, tho, there's a place for a tip. For a tip I expect a friendly face to serve me. read more

This is such a great spot, definitely better than Chick-fil-A or any food chain restaurant! I really love the tenders, as well as the owner seems very friendly and handles the food with care. I genuinely have no negative feedback for this place! read more

Very good!! Fresh and delicious!!! Definitely could have made 2 meals out of this but I had the rest of the day ahead and no way to keep it refrigerated. read more

Chicknic - I was at the UPS store and hungry! - New American Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

I love this place! I've had the chicken wrap and the breakfast burrito. The cowboy cookie is delicious as well. It's right by my dermatologist so I'll be returning for the salad and the whole chicken dinner. read more

Small family owned business, but really good quality food. Not the most affordable, but definitely worth the price and quality. I'd recommend getting the roast chicken or the sandwich read more

Husband and I were excited to try a new place; and I wish I had better things to say. He ordered the chicnic sandwich and I had the Asian chicnic sandwich. Honestly, took one bite and couldn't do more. I don't know what it was but the chicken was not good, and the flavor combos were weird to me. Also bit into something hard that might have been a bone or something- definitely not a wonton. Husband had the same kind of reaction and we both ended up throwing our sandwiches away uneaten- which was $36 out the window. No sides included and they seem to begrudgingly offer even water - with tiny little water glasses. The pita was ok I guess. I love these kind of places and wanted to love it but did not enjoy it at all. read more

Chicknic Blew My Mind! Our family had their first Chicknic experience today and, oh boy, it was epic! I had to start with their highly recommended chicknic pita sandwich and it was an instant hit, anytime I'm in the area I know where I'm grabbing lunch! We didn't stop there - we ordered the whole organic chicken and pretty much raided the sides menu. Everything was fantastic and obviously fresh. Plus, the owner's friendliness added a nice personal touch. It's clear they're all about top-quality, feel-good food. Already making plans for round two! Oh, and the hot chocolate, dairy free shake was amazing! Rating:5/5 - Chicknic, you've got yourself a fan! I'll be telling everyone... read more

Haven't seen prices this high since the Biden administration. For regular roasted chicken nonetheless. An entire family can be fed at Randall's Cheap Chicken Monday for half the price of one meal here. I'm all for buying locally, but not at rip off prices. read more

This place makes some very delicious chicken! I'm glad they added a couple tables outside and I now see people having lunch in front which is pleasant. I do think, however, that the whole chicken picnics are awfully expensive compared to homemade or even grocery rotisserie chicken. I hope sales go up that prices come down a bit. read more

Chicknic is such a wonderful small business to support! We've picked up food from here at least a half dozen times and it's never disappointed. The fries are a must order every time for us, and we recently tried their frozen custard..... and I regret doing so because I must have it every time now! It's the best! The owner is so friendly and passionate about what he does, which makes it extra worth supporting in our eyes. I'm glad to see healthier options coming in the area! read more

Wow!!!! I can not believe this is the 1st location. Proof of concept is in play. The only place I would Ever pay 34 bucks for a Roasted Chicken served in a "to go". Box. Crazy Awesome flavor Crazy Awesome sauces and dressings. Owners and Employees Extraordinary!!! Simple visuals. Not ment to be a dine in. Enjoy, You deserve 5 stars.. read more

Cash only, expected tips when ordering fast food at the counter, and selling wraps as sandwiches, dry chicken.

Riddle me this: what do you get when a group of young, thoughtful, well-trained, food-obsessed, seasoned professionals team up to make a new, boutique, health-conscious, quality-driven, flavor-forward, community-based, chicken-centric, mostly-take-out restaurant? Why Chicknic, of course! This place is, in a word, wow. We were in town (Austin) for business meetings and had heard--through the grape vine--that Chicknic was a great place to eat in Bee Cave. We were starving and not too far away, so we thought we'd give it a try. We were immediately taken by the endearing and colorful decor (they make it hard not to feel happy in this place), which is punctuated by understated and surprisingly-sophisticated original artworks throughout. We were met with a smile and warm welcome by the fellow behind the counter. He took our order and relieved our concerns that they might run out of cowboy cookies before we had a chance to eat one (we arrived late in the day and apparently it is possible that they could run out of these freshly-baked goodies!). There were two of us and, as I mentioned, we were starving, so we shared a Chicknic Sandwich (we added the hot sauce and recommend it, if you're into that sort of thing), a Leg and Thigh with Chimichurri, and the Kale Salad. OH. MY. YUM! Fresh, bright, moist, deep, tangy--it's all happening. My only complaint--I couldn't eat enough to also order the other things I wanted to try (had to save room for the Cowboy Cookie). There is so much more on the menu, so we'll have to go back next time we're in town. Also, the beer and wine program is remarkably robust and well-curated (and at shockingly good prices). It was lunch time before we had another meeting, so we had a frozen sweet tea (a delicious and refreshing take on a classic). Run, don't walk, to eat here. Okay, if it's hot out, you can walk; but walk briskly. Or just drive. That's probably easiest. If we lived in town, we'd most certainly get into their freezer section so we could bring it home (to roost...bad chicken joke. Couldn't help myself). Thank you, Chicknic, for caring this much about food. We felt it and will be back to enjoy the magic you're making all over again. read more

The chicken was fresh and perfectly cooked. You can't tell by the photo but the breast was large. The wing was small. The corn was delicious....I hated to share it:) I ordered the 1/2 roasted chicken and the street-style corn Chicharrones. read more

Chicknic - Street-style Corn Chicharrones and 1/2 roasted chicken - New American Near Me - Bee Cave, Texas

DELICIOUS! The sandwich is unbelievably filling and flavorful. We also had the leg and thigh, which was tender and a joy to eat, even without the skin. The popover is mind blowing. Thank goodness we don't live closer or I would eat one everyday. Everything was fresh and healthy, such that I didn't leave in a food coma, which is always a win on a Sunday afternoon. The staff was wonderful and accommodating. While it would appear that most folks order takeout, we ate in and enjoyed the thoughtful design and original art. We will be back! read more

I love this place! Good quality simple well-cooked chicken and sides. The street corn is amazing! My go to for takeout now!!!!

I can do better with half a chicken at Salt Lick and get sides for free. Yes it is BBQ but still a better value for me. The skin was not crispy and the flavor is just meh.Though the quality seems good. And the chimmichurri sauce adds an interesting flavor. We also ordered the popovers and kale salad.The kale salad was stale and had an awful flavor. We have to throw it out. The popovers were good just kind of random with chicken and no gravy or preserves or something. They were expensive as well with 4 for 8.00. Overall, too expensive for me for what it is. read more

I love every single thing I get from this place! From the apps to the mains to the drinks. I seriously love this place so much it's so fresh and good! Totally worth the money and the drive! Please open a location in Dripping :) read more

Fantastic!!!! I waited to eat here twice before I left a review. What can I say, the chicken is PERFECT!!! The popovers are amazing.. the fries are the best in this area hands down. The carrots are amazing... This place is a true gem. Thank you for this amazing, fresh food. WOW!!!! read more

Excellent healthy quality food, something for everyone even beer and wine. Service is excellent. Definitely a must try. Will be back.

Wow!!! Had the chicken bowl, it was soooooooooo good. Healthy as you can get! Go check this place out. Lady working was so sweet and nice.

Exceeded my hopes- organic, local, delicious. Great options for all people in party w diet limitations. Ordered the whole choice meal. Yummy sauces. Friendly service, food arrived quickly. Not served in plastic. Price totally fair for high quality food. Delighted! read more

Love the customer service and food!! Their store front is quaint and cute, has a couple outdoor tables too. Happy they are near us!

chicken tenders way too salty and overcooked guy working there had attitude no sauce choices read more

Absolutely love this place! Every dish is served with delicious farm fresh ingredients. The ambiance is great & the service is excellent.

Small but neat place. The only one waitress didn't offer to introduce anything or try to make some conversation for us obvious first time customers, even we were the only customer at the time. Alright we still ordered. She's slightly surprised we were dining in. Perhaps most people order take out or delivery there. Then the food arrived. I ordered half roasted chicken. It's terribly dry. Can't finish it. My daughter shared the same opinion and gave 4 out of 10 rating, 'over priced for the food quality'. Somehow maybe I used google map to navigate there the other day so Google asked for my review. After I keyed in the above google told me 'chicknic can't be reviewed'. Fine, I paste it here then. read more

Fiyah! I've been wanting to try this place for a month or so and today I went there to get dinner for my wife's birthday. It did not disappoint. First, the staff are very welcoming and accommodating. I bombarded them with questions and requests and they happily met my requests. The ambiance of the restaurant had a modern minimalist feel. It was immaculately clean. This is not a sit down dining affair, but there are bar stools to sit at while you wait for your order. Now for the food. Like so many reviews before me the food is stellar. The menu seems pretty straight forward at first glance but let me tell you, when basic food is executed to near perfection it elevates it. We got the whole chicken dinner with two sides (cauliflower au gratin and sweet potatoes) and popovers. This meal could have easily fed 3-4 people. The chicken was moist and the skin was crisp.... Need I say more? The cauliflower was super tasty but the big surprise for me was the sweet potato... basic roasted and delicious. As previously stated this is not cheap food but by removing gratuity from the equation it is a better value than first glance. read more