Although I was just here recently, I decided to come back and try something new, and it was so delicious I had to write another review! 10/10 recommended getting the buffalo chicken sandwich. I ordered the mini size and was so shocked at how big it was! It was definitely messy to eat, but so good. It had coleslaw and a creamy sauce on it, so ranch wasn't really needed on the side for this one. Can't wait to come back! read more

Cluck Kitchen - Buffalo chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The restaurant seemed clean and the staff was friendly and welcoming. Our food came out in a reasonable amount of time. The chicken was crispy, but the meal overall was okay. Nothing stood out. read more

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Been here a couple times. It's the best place to eat a fiery chicken sandwich so you can fire in the hole back home. Seriously, their mild is like medium or hot anywhere else. Flavors not bad, the coleslaw is good, especially to add texture to the sandwich. Got the buffalo one and it's a saucy mess but tasty. Not as sour as other buffalo sauces though, so it's a good balance. The chicken was super moist and definitely not overcooked. The batter was super crispy, even with all the sauce, but it does slide off the chicken easy if you don't clamp down on the bun. My daughter got the Nashville and I think that's a better tasting sandwich for us. We got the minis which were still the same size or bigger than chicken sandos from other places. Makes me wonder how big the regulars are. For a side, we ordered a Mac and Cheese... and this is the reason why we docked this review a star. I'd give 0 stars for that Mac and cheese. I'm not sure if I came too close to closing time so they brought out a batch that wasn't ready or something but it tasted like a dry bowl of chalk with some cold cheese on top. If this is indicative of their normal Mac and Cheese, they need to take this off the menu. For $6 for a tiny bowl, this was a ripoff and an assault on the senses. Do NOT buy this! I might come back to try their chicken wings. read more

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I got here at a decent hour especially during lunch rush. There's parking in the back of the businesses if the the main parking lot gets filled up. Everything is accessible. I came in at a good time. As soon as I was done ordering, a rush of people started to line up. This spot really is a gem. Again, I didn't have to wait too long for my order. I maybe waited about 10 min tops. I had order the Nashville chicken sandwich in the mold flavor. It still has a kick but not like making you feel burned. The flavors together just go together. It's clean inside and the employees there welcome you. It was a great atmosphere to be in. read more

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I ordered the 5 piece chicken tenders flavors: Nashville mild, honey BBQ, Korean soy garlic I'm not great with spicy so the mild felt pretty spicy to me but did have good heat. Honey BBQ was just the right level of sweet without being too overpowering this was my favorite Korean soy garlic- to me tasted similar to sushi soy sauce, albiet slightly more mild than sushi restaurant soy sauce it wasn't particularly innovative in flavor and I didn't taste much garlic. The meal came with 2 pieces of bread and pickles. The breading was in the middle of not being too flaky-light and not too crispy thick. The tenders are big in size. Note: I did not use any dipping sauce because I wanted the true flavor. The restaurant is smaller and hot from the kitchen being close and open style but the server I had was pleasant and the food came out very fast. Critiques: If the sauces were tweaked to be a bit more unique and flavorful and maybe bread was toasted instead of just cold I think this would have more potential to be a top chicken tender spot. One of the tenders was slightly pink in the middle and would have been better if cooked longer. read more

Cluck Kitchen - 5 Tenders by the piece: honey bbq, Korean soy garlic, Nashville mild felt pretty - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Their Nashville hot chicken sandwich is comparable to Dave's hot chicken... dare I say perhaps even better. Their slaw is so frickin' good, literally the best slaw I've ever had and I'm not even the biggest fan of slaw. I was about to get it on the side but I'm so glad I left it on the sandwich because the vinegar taste complimented the fried chicken so well. The fried chicken texture reminds me of Korean fried chicken where the outside is very crispy but the inside meat was soft and tender. The only con to this place is that it's rather on the pricey side but honestly... if I'm craving a fried chicken sandwich, I would definitely come back (bye bye Dave's). read more

Cluck Kitchen - Nashville hot chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Tenders, nuggets and wings, oh my! 7 or 8 sauces to choose from to badte your chicken. Plus 4-5 dipping sauces. Waffle fries, freshly made to order and courteous staff. Go get you some! read more

Cluck Kitchen - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Haven't had a chance to try their new menu items yet but the tenders and Nashville hot chicken sandwich are always satisfying and my go-to's. Only thing that would make this place better is if they fried everything in avocado oil instead of peanut oil since it causes inflammation. Then I would be eating here DAILY instead of once in a while since it's right by my work. Hopefully, they make that change in the future. read more

Best Chicken Sandwich in the OC! My family and I have been coming here for years! Our favorites are their Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwiches , Chicken Tenders, Fried Pickles, and Corn Fritters. Get extra Comeback Sauce and their Honey Mustard! Definitely check them out if you're ever in OC and craving some fantastic Chicken options! read more

One of my favorites for Nashville hot chicken! The chicken tender pieces are big, crispy and the chicken is juicy. The spice levels are good and spicy but bearable for me. The ranch is my favorite dipping sauce here and goes well with the chicken. Customer service was good, attentive even when busy and all works were kind. Place is small but it was clean and plenty to eat inside or outside. Can't wait to come back and try the hottest level! read more

Cluck Kitchen - 3 piece tenders in extra hot - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Great spicy chicken sandwich. It was large and I couldn't finish it so you won't be leaving still hungry! Service was fast and efficient but took a few minutes as everything is made to order which was great. It's a small indoor space but lots of seating outside to enjoy the weather. read more

This place is a hit or miss depending on who is cooking. I had almost the best nashville chicken here. Ordered the same thing the next day and it was awfully over cooked almost inedible. When it is good it hits though, they also have some very good promotions on postmates. Food: Good days 4.5/5 Bad days 2/5 read more

We ordered nashville fries and 4 tenders. They only gave us 3 tenders and got scammed. Never coming back. read more

Cluck Kitchen - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

I would like to update my previous review. Their prices are very reasonable now! You can get two chicken tenders for under $10 and they aren't like the little 3 inch tiny tenders they give you at Cane's. They were huge so it's a great value. In this era of rampant shrinkflation and price gouging, that was refreshing to see. So many restaurants are getting skimpy with chicken and it's really getting annoying. I also like that they offer mini sandwiches when you just want a small snack. And their ketchup packets are organic, so kudos for that! Service was also very friendly. My only complaint is that the chicken was slightly overbrined/too salty but I will take that over dry, sad, unbrined chicken any day. I got a Vietnamese coffee next door and it cost $9! That's a greedy business that I will be avoiding in the future but I will definitely come to this plaza for this chicken shop again. read more

The Nashville sandwich was so good. Crispy, tender, and full of flavor. The warm, soft bun with mama's mac and cheese melted in my mouth. The waffle fries were well seasoned and brought everything together. Next time I need to dump a basket of nuggets and mac and cheese on those waffle fries and devour that creation because it sounds so good. read more

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FAT AND HUGE NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN SANDWICH. I wish I had a video or even a picture of my face seeing that sandwich. Jaw dropped at how massive this sandwich AND THE CHICKEN ITSELF was. I was so excited to shove it in my mouth. Crispy, flavorful, and overall well balanced ugh yes yes and yes. Freshly made because it was still hot and perfectly crispy. Not too thick of a batter and such a light easy bite. So I messed up and got extra hot spice level when I should've ordered the get clucked because the heat was light. Service was amazinggg. She was so friendly I loved her energy and so welcoming. I also ordered the beignets and I sadly was not a fan. I'm used to a light airy pillowy fluffed up rectangles of dough but this was one whole piece and chewy. I would work on that and maybe improve the slaw for more of a punch. read more

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#1 *****(5) Nashville Chicken sandwich Lite is still spicy but was awesome! I would defintely comeback for this... #2 ***(3) Garlic Parmesan Chicken tenders, a bit much on flavoring, all though the tender was great and large! Recommendations: a) I prefer Sweet Chili: Sweet with a vinegar-forward tang and mild heat, featuring sriracha, garlic, and ginger. b) I prefer Coke products over Pepsi products, but to each there own no drink order because of this. c) No combo. Why? Waffle fries the reviews were bad and Pepsi products. d) Comeback sauce was nothing to comeback for. First time, staff was great and helpful. read more

We love this place and we order it frequently through DoorDash. However last night I was pretty disappointed to see you changed the loaded fries. I loved the waffle fries and before there was more of a cheese sauce and now it's just sliced cheese. That's a big bummer. Also I didn't realize the sandwich ordering changed and we ordered the standard size not realizing it was smaller and not what we normally get. However the garlic Parmesan tender was amazing and I love the bites on the loaded fries now. But please bring back the old loaded fry recipe. read more

Best chicken place for miles, service was awesome and very helpful. Ambiance was nice and was a great spot to hang out. Would definitely go again read more

Stopped by for the first time to Cluck Kitchen. The staff was welcoming and pleasant and the place was clear. We ordered the chicken tenders combo even though the prices are a bit expensive, $40 for (2) three piece combos. The tenders were a nice size, plumb, moist and tasty. The waffle fries looked good until we began to eat a couple and found them to be way over salted. As hungry as I was, I had to stop. I believe it was sea salt and the chunks of salt were just sitting on the fries and you couldn't even shake it off. You may want to be warned to have your order with no salt on fries and salt them yourself if desired. P.S. the ranch dip is awesome! read more

The food was terrible here. The curly fries were burnt oily greasy had no flavor was shocked as for a refund and the manager refused saying I ate most of it when I only ate 20% of the fries. Was shocked how bad it was. The beignets were also terrible. They were tiny. The size of a little chicken nugget charging six dollars for two tiny pieces of beignets was ridiculous. They were burnt and oily and greasy. This place has the worst customer service never been to a restaurant before where the manager would not allow you to swap out the food for something else. Will never come and eat at this restaurant ever again. The chicken was also pretty bad too. Got the habanero chicken and it was cold when it came out wasn't good. I don't understand what people see in this restaurant. Worse customer service ever avoid it at all cost. Very slow service took 20 minutes to get our food. Run away as fast as you can! Place food is like dog sh-t! read more

Everything was great! Service and food were all amazing. Will definitely come back!!!

I had the Nashville 6 ounce sandwich, with fries and lemonade. It cost $26 and was good but not worth it.

I was in the area hanging with some friends at the comic shop and decided to check this place out! I walk in and no line and browsed the menu. The girls upfront helping me were really nice and helpful as I placed my order for a chicken sandwich combo. The order took about 5 minutes to come out and decided to eat outside around the plaza. The plaza itself and the restaurant are pretty spacious with plenty of seating. I open the box and wow that's a big chicken sandwich along with some really delicious looking waffle fries. Now how did everything taste? Delicious! The chicken sandwich itself was crispy. Came with lettuce and some sauce but every bite was juicy. The sandwich itself is pretty big too. The fries were awesome! I opted to order a side of ranch and the ranch provided paired really well with the fries. I would argue it's a must order to get the ranch here! Absolutely delicious! I paid around $17 for the whole meal and I think you get a good values worth for what you pay for. The chicken sandwich is amazing, the ranch is delicious and the fries are savory. I hear it gets busy here during lunch hour but honestly, there was no one really around at the plaza so I'm sure you can order what you want in no time! Would highly recommend this place to get your chicken fix! read more

Cluck Kitchen - Look at that sandwich! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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If you're a fan of crispy, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned fried chicken, Cluck Kitchen in Irvine is an absolute must-visit. We've been here multiple times, experimenting with different heat levels, and every visit has been a hit. From the quality of the chicken to the consistency in crispiness--even when taken to go--Cluck Kitchen has nailed the art of hot chicken tenders. Clean & Modern Interior From the moment you step into Cluck Kitchen, it's clear that they take cleanliness seriously. The restaurant is bright, well-lit, and neatly maintained. Unlike some fast-food-style spots that can feel chaotic or greasy, Cluck Kitchen keeps its dining area tidy and inviting. The tables are wiped down frequently, the counters are spotless, and there's never a buildup of mess around the soda stations or condiment areas. If you're planning to eat in, you'll find that there's no overpowering grease smell--something that can be an issue at other fried chicken places. The ventilation keeps the air fresh, and the overall atmosphere feels clean and modern. Friendly and Efficient Staff Another standout aspect of Cluck Kitchen is its excellent customer service. The staff is friendly, helpful, and genuinely enthusiastic about their food. Whether it's your first time visiting or you're a regular, they're happy to explain the spice levels, recommend sauces, and ensure you get exactly what you're looking for. One thing we appreciate is that they don't rush you, even during busy hours. Some places can make you feel pressured when you're deciding on spice levels or sauces, but here, the employees are patient and willing to offer recommendations. They also double-check orders for accuracy--something that's really important when choosing different spice levels. The Order On this visit, we ordered two Tender Meals, which come with: Two Jumbo Chicken Tenders (choice of spice level) Waffle Fries White Bread Pickles One House-Made Sauce For variety, we opted for Light on one and Mild Hot on the other. Having previously tried their Medium, Hot, and Extra Hot, we've found that Mild and Medium strike the best balance between flavor and spice--bringing just enough kick without overpowering the taste buds. We haven't yet ventured into their Get Clucked level, but based on our experience, it's probably a fire-breathing challenge for the bravest spice lovers. Taste & Quality One of the standout aspects of Cluck Kitchen is their consistent texture and crispiness. Even when taken to-go, the chicken retains its crunch without getting soggy--a rare quality in hot chicken joints. The breading is light and crisp, while the inside remains juicy and tender. For those wondering about the darker-colored tender in one of the pictures--no, it's not burned. That's the spicy rub and oil, which coats the chicken and enhances the flavor. It's a deep, rich color that signals layers of spice and seasoning rather than overcooking. The waffle fries are another highlight. Perfectly cooked and well-seasoned, they have a great crispy outside while staying fluffy inside. They hold up well, even as leftovers, making them ideal for repurposing into a second meal (more on that later). The pickles and white bread are classic Southern-style additions, offering a fresh, tangy contrast to the spice-heavy chicken. Sauces & Heat Levels Cluck Kitchen's house-made sauces elevate the experience. We're big fans of the Cluck Sauce and the Comeback Sauce--both offer that creamy, tangy, slightly spicy balance that pairs beautifully with the crispy chicken. Regarding heat levels, here's what we've experienced so far: Light Hot - Very mild spice, great for those who want the flavor without much heat. Mild Hot - Our personal favorite, with just enough spice to keep things interesting. Medium Hot - A solid step up in heat, but still flavorful. Hot - Definitely spicy, but manageable for heat lovers. Extra Hot - This one packs a serious punch, requiring a drink on standby. Get Clucked - We haven't tried it yet, but based on the others, it's probably a serious challenge. Leftovers Turned Into Loaded Waffle Fries One of the best parts about Cluck Kitchen? Their food holds up well as leftovers. We took our extra tenders and fries and turned them into Loaded Waffle Fries (as seen in the third image). For this, we chopped up the chicken, layered it over the fries, and drizzled on sauce, added a little bit of bacon and cheese. The crispy fries, juicy chicken, gooey sauce, and fresh chives made for an insane snack--one we'd gladly eat again. Final Verdict Rating: (5/5) Cluck Kitchen continues to impress with quality, consistency, and bold flavors. Whether you're dining in or taking it to go, their hot chicken remains crispy, juicy, and full of spice. The portion sizes are generous, and the sauces complement the meal perfectly. If you're a hot chicken fan in Irvine, Cluck Kitchen is a spot you can't miss. read more

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The food is pretty good and the portions are big. I would definitely recommend getting the tenders and I myself would try the sandwich if I were in the area. The fries are really good and sauce is tasty. Service is quick and ambiance is chill. I would definitely come again and try other options read more

Tried this due to a doordash deal where it was buy one get one free, and was quite pleased. Got two tenders, fries, and a slice of bread. Chicken was well sized, flavorful, and crispy. the waffle fries did leave a bit to be desired flavor wise, but overall a good hearty portion. Service was also reasonably quick! read more

First they got rid of the Havarti Hen, easily the best chicken sandwich, now they switched from waffle fries to curly fries. Feels like they are losing what had them standing out to other places. Now it's starting to feel like Buffalo Wild Wings with various sauces to batter the tenders in too. It must be working for other clientele if they made the change. The only change I liked was the addition of loaded fries, but I can't imagine they're good on curly over waffle fries now. I used to recommend this place to everyone. Not so sure anymore. It's missing the mark for us now. It's still good chicken, but this is probably our last time here. If they're just average now, it's hard to give more than 3-stars. Waffle fries would have at least kept them differentiated, maybe 4-stars then. read more

Lowk mid. Food was not hot but it tased good. Expensive but massive portion. Workers were nice read more

Cluck Kitchen - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Hair fried into my chicken wing. Staff talking to themselves without saying so much as a hello. Extremely disappointed because this was my cheat meal of the week. read more

My friend recommended this place to me as I was hungry for some yummy food. Inside the place they have a menu where you can see what to order and everything is very easy to read and put together. If you're not sure what to get they have a couple of recommendations for you and also tell you which one is the most popular. Inside was small but there are also some seating outside if non are available inside. Me and my friend ordered their Nashville chicken sandwich combo with mild heat. The chicken sandwich was very good and the skin was soft but crispy at the same time. The chicken was very good with lots of good flavor and was very juicy. The mild heat wasn't too bad as it gave it a little kick which is what I wanted. The fries were very delicious as well with just the right amount of salt. They make their ranch in house so that will cost extra if you want some but it's worth it as it was very good tasting as well. Overall I really enjoyed this place and I'm glad my friend showed it to me as I well def be coming back here again in the future. read more

Cluck Kitchen - Nashville hot chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Solid spot to get your Nashville Hot Chicken fix. I've enjoyed both the chicken sandwich and the tenders. Both heat levels of medium and hot are approachable to people who enjoy spicy foods. The chicken is juicy and fried perfectly, the Nashville variety gets properly dredged in the spicy oil before being seasoned with a great blend of spices. Service is quick and friendly and the staff ensures you have a great experience in the restaurant. Indoor seating is limited, but the patio seating is expansive. One day I'll return to order something outside of the NHC, the Buffalo chicken sandwich looks particularly inviting. read more

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Solid chicken sandwich place! These are one of those sandwiches that are too big to fit in your mouth LOL. read more

Cluck Kitchen - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Don't suggest bringing kids inside, they were blasting music with cuss words while waiting for food. Also had a number of broken chairs out for people to sit in. read more

Foods amazing and fresh. They treat you well here and I will definitely be coming back. stomachs are very filled and happy

I gave this place a high 4/5 review in 2021 and asked them please please not to drop their quality. Finally they manage to do exactly what I was worried about. This place is gone down so bad that I am being generous with 1 stars. THEIR SERVICE IS NON EXISTENT, DISGUSTING AND UTTER S.H...T Today Sunday 1/5/2025 I went there again at 6:20 PM. I ordered 2 Chicken Sandwiches and 2 Fries to take out. It came to $41.57 including the tip. I WAS THE ONLY CUSTOMER WAITING FOR MY FOOD. THERE WAS NO ORDER BEFORE OR AFTER ME. There were 2 persons (cooks) at the back and 2 cashires at the front. 4 Staff X 1 Customer It took them 30 minutes to cook my chicken sandwiches. Then girl at the front told me that we are waiting for my fries. It took them an additional 12 minutes to cook 1 and some portion for fries. By which the sandwiches were cold. From the look on the cook's face it was obvious that he did not bother to check that he put enough for 2 fries so he just squeezed the packets and stretched the fries to 2. I KNOW THESE TRICKS BECAUSE I HAVE WORKED AND RAN RESTAURANTS AND TAKE OUTS IN THE PAST. By that time I was so annoyed that I just wanted to get the F.... out of this stupid place. This is DISGUSTING SERVICE. IT IS HORRIBLE. DISRESPECTFUL TO CUSTOMERS. 4 LAZY STAFF THAT DO NOT GIVE A S.....T THAT A CUSTOMERS IS WAITING FOR 40 MINUTES? and just talk among themselves? They have the AUDACITY to ask for tip when you place the order. TIP for what ? 40 stupid minute wait for 2 chicken sandwich and 2 fries? for $41? I WISH I COULD ASK FOR MY TIP BACK. HERE IS A TIP. DO EVERYTHING WITH PRIDE AND BEST OF YOUR ABILITY. IF YOU ARE TOO LAZY AND DON'T WANT TO DO THE WORK GO AND GET SOME OTHER JOB INSTEAD OF TAKING IT OUT ON THE CUSTOMERS. To the management of this place. TELL YOUR STAFF TO SERVE THE WAITING CUSTOMERS THEN DO NOTHING. You are not a Michelin Star restaurant to make people wait for 40 minutes for 2 stupid orders. If your staff can not be bothered to look after the customers I am sure they are not going to bother to keep the place clean or wash their hands after the restrooms either. Are the owners or managers of this place are deliberately trying to put it out of business? Don't you guys know CUSTOMERS WILL VOTE WITH THEIR FEET? With your prices and this level of service I AM NOT EVER GOING TO THIS HORRIBLE PLACE AGAIN. You guys are typical of so many places that started so well, but once they made the name for themselves they dropped the standards. You know what happens to those places? They will end up going out of business because people will talk and they will walk away. You lost me as a customer. Good luck staying in business with the staff you have picked. read more

Waited over 30 minutes for the cluck classic (entree only). For some reason they accepted a catering order for like 100 meals right at lunch time and the kitchen didn't start anyone else's orders until it was done. Dudes at the counter spent the 30 mins just sitting around. We had like 20 customers waiting around, it was diabolical. I'll give you a tip, start prepping catering earlier!! OR don't do it at lunch time if you can't handle it read more

Cluck Kitchen - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Experience was disappointing and lackluster, nothing set themselves apart from all the chicken spots around other than being the most expensive. $62 dollars for 2 sandwich's, 2 pieces of chicken strips, fries, drink and a waffle later.. Pros -size of chicken (which it should be for $15) -waffle fries were crispy Cons -dry chicken..just dry. -sandwich was not hot (temp) -waffle was dense and thick, no syrup, looked burnt or maybe that's the color they were going for -not many choices for drinks if you don't like Pepsi products or sweet tea. -no other fry options -seating and ambiance was odd, the booth can only be used on one side because of the front door, the only table for more than 2 is in the middle of a walkway.. Sorry, we wish it was better too but not worth it for us. read more

Such good food! Great variety of tenders, nuggets, wings, sandwiches and loaded fries! You can get flavors on your chicken ranging from no spice to spicy. Highly recommend. We've only come on the weekends and it's pretty quiet but it is surrounded by office buildings so I assume it may get busier during the week. read more

We really enjoyed the food--especially the Korean Soy Garlic, which had just the right balance of flavor without being too strong. The overall experience was great, but the only downside was the wait time, as it took over 25 minutes to receive our three meals. read more

Cluck Kitchen - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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