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Something about the fried batter here on the chicken just hits different. I can't even describe to you how perfect it is. For fried chicken it's all about the batter and seeing it online on LB Food Coma's page made me want to try it. I was on the fence on getting the tenders but pulled the trigger to try their wings. They were so crispy and I got their "country" spice level which is no spice haha. They were big wings too! The fries were also solid as well and had some paprika or some spice on top of it which was good. I would say this a pretty slept on place in Long Beach and would definitely come back. There's plenty of seating inside and parking isn't a problem too.
Great Food, but the Kitchen Needs Some Work First things first, if you're planning to eat here, make sure you have PLENTY of time. We visited on a Monday at 11 AM, and it took 35 minutes to get our food. With the open-kitchen concept, customers get a front-row seat to everything happening behind the counter, and unfortunately, it wasn't a great look. While waiting, we heard plenty of F-bombs, one cook complaining about how much he hates making onions before pawning the task off on a coworker, and a whole lot of horseplay. There was plenty of energy for goofing around, but not much urgency when it came to getting orders out. Right before our food finally arrived, we were offered complimentary wings, which was a nice gesture, except they were cold. Now, here's where it gets frustrating: THE FOOD IS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD! The flavors are absolutely there. The mild chicken? FIRE. Easily some of the best I've had. The mac and cheese? Phenomenal. Unfortunately, when our order finally came out, nothing was hot except the cheese nugget. Another thing worth mentioning is the amount of sauce. I love a good saucy meal, but there's a difference between coating your food in flavor and absolutely drowning it. When everything is drenched in sauce, it ends up soggy instead of crispy. The flavors are fantastic, but the textures suffer because of it. Sometimes less is more! Let the chicken have a little crunch instead of turning everything into a wet, soggy mess. That's what makes this review so disappointing. The food itself deserves a much higher rating, but the kitchen's lack of professionalism, excessive wait time, soggy textures, and lukewarm food really brought the experience down. When you have food this good, it deserves to be served hot, fresh, crispy, and with a little more care. I genuinely hope management addresses what's happening behind the counter because the potential is absolutely there. I'd love to come back and give this place a higher rating, but the kitchen needs to match the quality of the food.
I was craving Fried Chicken and decided to stop by Crimson Coward. A look at the menu had my excited. They have all kinds of options with their friend chicken menu. I opted for the Chicken Slider (Spicy) and the Wrap (Medium) along with Fries. The Spicy was Really Spicy - to the level that It burnt my tongue and I had to turn to my Coke a lot for rescue. The Wrap was ok and not that spicy but I did not like Wrap as much as I loved the Slider. The Service here is fast and efficient and the ambiance is perfect for a quick casual lunch. Overall - Its a great spot to satisfy your fried chicken craving. Just be mindful of the extra heat if you do order it spicy :)
My boyfriend and I both found the food a little underwhelming, especially compared with Dave's Hot Chicken and Cracker Barrel's Nashville hot chicken. The chicken did not have as much flavor or spice as we expected, and the price felt a bit high for the overall experience. The sauce, however, was amazing, and the staff was very nice. We were hoping to enjoy it more, but we would still give it another try in case we happened to visit on an off day.
The service was great the people were very nice. The food was amazing my favorite were the loaded fries we added Mac n cheese to them and they had a bit of everything in each bite.
The food here is pretty legit! Had a two piece medium spicy and shared the blooming onion. The medium was the correct amount of spice and the blooming onion reminded me of the one from Texas Roadhouse.
Lol, so I'm way behind on reviews, though this one originally from a review draft from 6 months ago, behind all the ton of places I wrote review drafts of on vacation a month and a half ago... this draft that was almost a complete review already. I would assume everything is mostly the same still though, other than the prices, which presumably have gone up like everything else... It's pay at the front - on a tablet, if you know what you want, though an employee is there if you need help. They're clear about the fact that everything is made fresh, so you get it in *exactly* as much time as it takes to be made, which wasn't instant, but was pretty quick. My wife got the 3 piece nugget plate for $12 - a steal at that price. The pieces are *quite* large, and they are pretty great. (She isn't a spice person, so got mild and liked them. Then took half home.) I got the $13 sandwich, which... the pieces of chicken they use for the sandwich are a bit silly, honestly. It's also a great deal, cause you get a ton of fried chicken, but it was also a bit unwieldy? By the time I was halfway into the actual sandwich part of the sandwich, it had fallen apart completely, and I had to eat it with forks (they don't have knives, so 2 forks had to do). Delicious, though. (I got a "medium" spice, which was pretty reasonable. Somewhat spicy, but it could've been a little spicier.) We also shared an order of fries - $6 for fries and a drink. The fries are solid, what you'd expect - also a huge portion (we also took a bunch of fries home for later.) I also gave them an extra $1 for an extra dip (I wanted to try their "signature sauce" as well as the ranch, which they make in-house, both great.) I also, I only discovered afterwards, also gave them another about a dollar in credit card fees, at 3%. (Disclosed, but not *obvious*.) Drinks are sadly just the usual fountain drinks, mostly soda - wish they had slightly craftier drinks, of one kind or another. (Or that they were closer to home so I could more easily get take-out. A solid choice if you're in the area though.)
First time here and we may be back. The workers there are all so sweet and nice! So please don't go causing a ruckus for nothing! Food is amazing, very flavor and HOT! Inside is small. I love that there are napkins holders on the wall, such and there are plenty of parking spaces. Happy yelping!
This place is located in a small plaza with limited parking right next to a freeway exit. The restaurant is small to moderately sized with a couple of tables. A third of the dining room is taken up by the kitchen where you can see the workers make and package the food. To the right of the entrance is the ordering tablets along with a tip jar. There are 2 beverage machines, one containing Pepsi products and the other containing their homestyle lemonade, strawberry watermelon, and mango lemonade. The interior was clean and brightly lit with a few signs that add a bit of humor to the location. I ordered some tenders but have had their nuggets in the past with hot level spice. Order do take a while, 10-15 minutes, since they make them fresh and usually have a queue of orders. The chicken is seemingly fried, dunked in some sort of liquid (oil?) then powdered with your level of spice. It has nice crunch, a good juiciness, but an uneven coat of spice. In this way I prefer the nuggets over the tenders since there is more likelihood of missing seasoning with the tender. Hot provides a very excellent kick, and their sauce does taste pretty good (like comeback sauce). Pretty good chicken. Just a note, the fountain water tastes a little funky. I would avoid it.
Pictured: Double Snash Burger and The Crimson * generous protein portions! * nationwide Nashville hot chicken franchise * menu has options for tenders/wings, sandwiches/wraps/burgers, loaded fries, and more 7/10
5 stars! Tried some of the new items at Crimson Coward and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with great seasoning. Service was friendly and quick, and the whole experience was excellent. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu.
Why have I not been here sooner! Nice little chicken spot. Stop by this past Sunday to order take out. Smaller Parking lot, but we found a spot out front. The staff that took our order was very nice and welcoming. She was so helpful with our order. I ended up getting the crimson onion Joey style. This thing was huge !! So good and was freshly made while we waited. Chicken was perfect and juicy. I got The medium level and had a kick Of spicy. Fiancé got the 3 pc tenders and same as chicken in my order, tasty and juicy - chicken was Cooked perfectly. He got 2 pieces hot spicie level and 1 piece burn baby burn. The hot was spicyyy! Inside was clean and had lots of seating. Also offered bar style seating where you can see them making your food . I want to return to try the wrap And he wants to try a chicken sandwich
Holy chicken lol 1st timer trying this place out. The food is so flavorful and the portions match that vibe. The staff (2 lovely girls when we went) are super friendly and helpful, yes I had tons of questions. Unique to say the least. True to the Nashville vibe. The dining area holds a couple tables and offers a contact free ordering process if you wish. I had a medium spice level sandwich which for me hit the right amount of kick with flavor. He had the Mac and cheese with mild chicken. We also got wings to go.
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2 months ago
Excellent flavored food I always go with the mild and it has a small kick, the customer service is exceptional always willing to answer any questions or concerns very clean environment plenty of roomy seating and the portions are filling. read more
28 days ago
Something about the fried batter here on the chicken just hits different. I can't even describe to you how perfect it is. For fried chicken it's all about the batter and seeing it online on LB Food Coma's page made me want to try it. I was on the fence on getting the tenders but pulled the trigger to try their wings. They were so crispy and I got their "country" spice level which is no spice haha. They were big wings too! The fries were also solid as well and had some paprika or some spice on top of it which was good. I would say this a pretty slept on place in Long Beach and would definitely come back. There's plenty of seating inside and parking isn't a problem too. read more
3 days ago
Great Food, but the Kitchen Needs Some Work First things first, if you're planning to eat here, make sure you have PLENTY of time. We visited on a Monday at 11 AM, and it took 35 minutes to get our food. With the open-kitchen concept, customers get a front-row seat to everything happening behind the counter, and unfortunately, it wasn't a great look. While waiting, we heard plenty of F-bombs, one cook complaining about how much he hates making onions before pawning the task off on a coworker, and a whole lot of horseplay. There was plenty of energy for goofing around, but not much urgency when it came to getting orders out. Right before our food finally arrived, we were offered complimentary wings, which was a nice gesture, except they were cold. Now, here's where it gets frustrating: THE FOOD IS ACTUALLY REALLY GOOD! The flavors are absolutely there. The mild chicken? FIRE. Easily some of the best I've had. The mac and cheese? Phenomenal. Unfortunately, when our order finally came out, nothing was hot except the cheese nugget. Another thing worth mentioning is the amount of sauce. I love a good saucy meal, but there's a difference between coating your food in flavor and absolutely drowning it. When everything is drenched in sauce, it ends up soggy instead of crispy. The flavors are fantastic, but the textures suffer because of it. Sometimes less is more! Let the chicken have a little crunch instead of turning everything into a wet, soggy mess. That's what makes this review so disappointing. The food itself deserves a much higher rating, but the kitchen's lack of professionalism, excessive wait time, soggy textures, and lukewarm food really brought the experience down. When you have food this good, it deserves to be served hot, fresh, crispy, and with a little more care. I genuinely hope management addresses what's happening behind the counter because the potential is absolutely there. I'd love to come back and give this place a higher rating, but the kitchen needs to match the quality of the food. read more
I was craving Fried Chicken and decided to stop by Crimson Coward. A look at the menu had my excited. They have all kinds of options with their friend chicken menu. I opted for the Chicken Slider (Spicy) and the Wrap (Medium) along with Fries. The Spicy was Really Spicy - to the level that It burnt my tongue and I had to turn to my Coke a lot for rescue. The Wrap was ok and not that spicy but I did not like Wrap as much as I loved the Slider. The Service here is fast and efficient and the ambiance is perfect for a quick casual lunch. Overall - Its a great spot to satisfy your fried chicken craving. Just be mindful of the extra heat if you do order it spicy :) read more
4 months ago
My boyfriend and I both found the food a little underwhelming, especially compared with Dave's Hot Chicken and Cracker Barrel's Nashville hot chicken. The chicken did not have as much flavor or spice as we expected, and the price felt a bit high for the overall experience. The sauce, however, was amazing, and the staff was very nice. We were hoping to enjoy it more, but we would still give it another try in case we happened to visit on an off day. read more
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23 days ago
The service was great the people were very nice. The food was amazing my favorite were the loaded fries we added Mac n cheese to them and they had a bit of everything in each bite. read more
Lol, so I'm way behind on reviews, though this one originally from a review draft from 6 months ago, behind all the ton of places I wrote review drafts of on vacation a month and a half ago... this draft that was almost a complete review already. I would assume everything is mostly the same still though, other than the prices, which presumably have gone up like everything else... It's pay at the front - on a tablet, if you know what you want, though an employee is there if you need help. They're clear about the fact that everything is made fresh, so you get it in *exactly* as much time as it takes to be made, which wasn't instant, but was pretty quick. My wife got the 3 piece nugget plate for $12 - a steal at that price. The pieces are *quite* large, and they are pretty great. (She isn't a spice person, so got mild and liked them. Then took half home.) I got the $13 sandwich, which... the pieces of chicken they use for the sandwich are a bit silly, honestly. It's also a great deal, cause you get a ton of fried chicken, but it was also a bit unwieldy? By the time I was halfway into the actual sandwich part of the sandwich, it had fallen apart completely, and I had to eat it with forks (they don't have knives, so 2 forks had to do). Delicious, though. (I got a "medium" spice, which was pretty reasonable. Somewhat spicy, but it could've been a little spicier.) We also shared an order of fries - $6 for fries and a drink. The fries are solid, what you'd expect - also a huge portion (we also took a bunch of fries home for later.) I also gave them an extra $1 for an extra dip (I wanted to try their "signature sauce" as well as the ranch, which they make in-house, both great.) I also, I only discovered afterwards, also gave them another about a dollar in credit card fees, at 3%. (Disclosed, but not *obvious*.) Drinks are sadly just the usual fountain drinks, mostly soda - wish they had slightly craftier drinks, of one kind or another. (Or that they were closer to home so I could more easily get take-out. A solid choice if you're in the area though.) read more
First time here and we may be back. The workers there are all so sweet and nice! So please don't go causing a ruckus for nothing! Food is amazing, very flavor and HOT! Inside is small. I love that there are napkins holders on the wall, such and there are plenty of parking spaces. Happy yelping! read more
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9 months ago
This place is located in a small plaza with limited parking right next to a freeway exit. The restaurant is small to moderately sized with a couple of tables. A third of the dining room is taken up by the kitchen where you can see the workers make and package the food. To the right of the entrance is the ordering tablets along with a tip jar. There are 2 beverage machines, one containing Pepsi products and the other containing their homestyle lemonade, strawberry watermelon, and mango lemonade. The interior was clean and brightly lit with a few signs that add a bit of humor to the location. I ordered some tenders but have had their nuggets in the past with hot level spice. Order do take a while, 10-15 minutes, since they make them fresh and usually have a queue of orders. The chicken is seemingly fried, dunked in some sort of liquid (oil?) then powdered with your level of spice. It has nice crunch, a good juiciness, but an uneven coat of spice. In this way I prefer the nuggets over the tenders since there is more likelihood of missing seasoning with the tender. Hot provides a very excellent kick, and their sauce does taste pretty good (like comeback sauce). Pretty good chicken. Just a note, the fountain water tastes a little funky. I would avoid it. read more
Pictured: Double Snash Burger and The Crimson * generous protein portions! * nationwide Nashville hot chicken franchise * menu has options for tenders/wings, sandwiches/wraps/burgers, loaded fries, and more 7/10 read more
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Jamal S.
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2 months ago
5 stars! Tried some of the new items at Crimson Coward and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and packed with great seasoning. Service was friendly and quick, and the whole experience was excellent. Definitely coming back to try more of the menu. read more
Why have I not been here sooner! Nice little chicken spot. Stop by this past Sunday to order take out. Smaller Parking lot, but we found a spot out front. The staff that took our order was very nice and welcoming. She was so helpful with our order. I ended up getting the crimson onion Joey style. This thing was huge !! So good and was freshly made while we waited. Chicken was perfect and juicy. I got The medium level and had a kick Of spicy. Fiancé got the 3 pc tenders and same as chicken in my order, tasty and juicy - chicken was Cooked perfectly. He got 2 pieces hot spicie level and 1 piece burn baby burn. The hot was spicyyy! Inside was clean and had lots of seating. Also offered bar style seating where you can see them making your food . I want to return to try the wrap And he wants to try a chicken sandwich read more
3 months ago
Holy chicken lol 1st timer trying this place out. The food is so flavorful and the portions match that vibe. The staff (2 lovely girls when we went) are super friendly and helpful, yes I had tons of questions. Unique to say the least. True to the Nashville vibe. The dining area holds a couple tables and offers a contact free ordering process if you wish. I had a medium spice level sandwich which for me hit the right amount of kick with flavor. He had the Mac and cheese with mild chicken. We also got wings to go. read more
The girl at the front was really sweet and kind, which made for a nice first impression. When I arrived, the staff seemed a bit busy and unaware that I was there for a scheduled review, so the beginning was a little bumpy. Additionally, it took about 43 minutes for our food to arrive, which felt quite long. 10/10 The Crimson Sandwich + Fries - What truly saved the experience was the food. It was incredibly delicious. The sandwich was the biggest chicken sandwich I've ever seen in my life. It honestly felt like we got a full chicken sandwich plus a chicken strip with how much chicken we got on that patty. The chicken was perfectly fried, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The coleslaw balanced it out really well, and you can choose your preferred spice level. The fries were good, but nothing particularly memorable as the chicken sandwich was definitely the star of the meal. 10/10 Mac and Cheese - I love mac and cheese, and this one did not disappoint. It was super cheesy and made a delicious pairing with the chicken sandwich. Cost - The Crimson Sandwich $14.00, Fries $6.00, Mac and Cheese $6.00. read more
This is the best Nashville style hot fried chicken that I've had in LBC. Much better than Dave's. Parking at this location can be tough because of multiple restaurants. Service is quick and friendly. The prices are decent. The food is excellent. The chicken is perfectly fried and still juicy inside. I tried medium which was not hot at all, so next time I will try the hot or extra hot one. The fried onion was great but very hard to eat! If you are a fan of hot fried chicken, you need to check them out. read more
8 days ago
We were in town for the week and were craving a chicken sandwich. We found this spot across our way and decided to give it a go. The customer service was on point. Very informative since it was our first time. We ordered the two chicken sliders that came with a scoop of crinkle fries for $18! We also ordered the blooming onion which was amazing. The sauce the sandwiches and blooming onion came with is amazing. The chicken is flavorful. Glad we stopped by! Will be stopping by again when we return. read more
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8 months ago
Amazing Service!!! First time here, and employees very friendly and respectful offered help in choosing a menu item. Very helpful answering our questions on food items and popular choices. To top it off, dining area was very well maintained and all takes were clean. Will definitely come back again!!! Thank you!! read more
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1 year ago
*Update: Their manager was really nice and responsive when I reached out. Bumping it up a star. --- *cue the ultra sad violin music* It takes a lot to get me to write tragedy on Yelp, but like...our crimson onion was like 1/2 uncooked, with like the core of the onion still intact. Pretty sure it would have crunched had I bitten it. After years and years of hype and social media influence, a pillar of raw onion in the middle of my Crimson Onion broke my heart. The sandwiches were delicious BUT our boxes weren't labeled so we had to play spicy chicken roulette -- which I lost, making the whole situation even more sad. Luckily the food was delicious (minus the straight up onion column), but the experience overall was kind of a major bummer. read more
1 year ago
If you are in the mood for a good chicken sandwich, Crimson Coward is worth visiting. I ordered The Crimson, their signature sandwich, with a side of fries. The sandwich was incredibly fresh. I could practically hear the hot oil crackling. It was also huge. The chicken hung so far past the bun that I could have made a second sandwich with it. Most importantly, it was delicious. I chose mild since I was not sure how hot their spice levels were, and I was on my work break, so I did not want to test my limits. I guess that makes me the coward in this scenario. My coworker might be allergic to capsicum, so she chose Country Style, which has zero heat but is still full of flavor. The fries were tasty as well. They were crispy, fresh, and well seasoned, which made them a perfect complement to the sandwich. For those who care, they offer Pepsi products. I served myself a half sweet tea and half pink lemonade mix, which was the perfect drink to go with my meal. There were a few tables available, and the AC was nice and cold. That is definitely helpful if you order something super spicy. The staff were very friendly, although I think they could use a bit more help. Only two people were running the entire store during lunch. One person took orders while the other prepared them. This did not affect my visit too much, but I can see it becoming an issue if they get any busier. Everything is made fresh, and hiring at least one more person would likely improve the experience. All in all, this place is great and definitely worth a visit. read more
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5 months ago
Today is my second time at this establishment and I will say The food is fantastic. I had the pleasure of chatting with the owner and his son. They care about their food and provide an amazing space and environment for some bomb chicken. 10/10 recommend. read more
Finally got to try this place after they added their Long Beach location--in the past several years Long Beach sort of exploded with Nashville hot chicken spots. Crimson Coward knows what it's doing and is a great addition to the arsenal! What I like is that their menu isn't overwhelmingly large, which makes it easy to choose. They mostly pretty much have tenders and some wings, although the sandwich is nice in that it is not just a tender slapped onto a bun (although they do have a slider that is that style). Something you might not see off the menu (but apparent from pictures/once you try to order) is that the tender combos etc. come with some comeback sauce, so don't accidentally order extra. Personally I got the Crimson sandwich with Hot level spicy and it is pretty spicy--kicked my ass pretty good but still tasty. Most places seem to be skimping out on the spice a little bit over the years so glad to know the spice is still potent here! I would probably stick with mild if you're afraid of going too spicy though since I can totally see medium still being pretty intense. I like that they have fried pickles which you don't see around too often; the mac and cheese was nice and creamy and pretty flavorful. I tried a piece of the waffle (you get 4 pieces with an order) and it was nice and chewy and dense--like a lot of chicken and waffles, don't expect it to be crispy! They serve it with a side of maple syrup. I ordered for pickup but eating 15 minutes later the food still tasted fresh and warm. Would definitely come back if craving Nashville hot again! The inside seating is really nice and the vibes are great too. Service was fast and really friendly, and my pickup order was in and out in minutes. read more
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Jamal S.
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If it was just the chicken, this would get a 4 star but the overall was not great. We wanted Nashville hot chicken but didn't want to drive to get Howlin Rays and I think that place in the LBX Hangar is just average. So you order on a tablet which is convenient but their tablet isn't designed to customize orders well so that was a bummer. We got the straps, cole slaw, and fried pickles. The pickles and fries were WAY over-salted. Some were inedible and others, if you rubbed the salt off were OK. That was a pretty big issue. Pretty much ruined the fried pickles for me. The cole slaw was, in contrast, super bland. Maybe my taste buds got messed up with all the salt but this was a very bland cole slaw and I don't recommend you order it. What saved this place and led to a decent rating is the chicken was very good. Really well cooked, very crispy on the outside, tender inside. The Nashville hot chicken flavors were spot on with a nice blend of heat, salt, and a little bit of sweet. Not quite Howlin Rays but better than a lot of spots around town. The restaurant is small with just a line of tables that could seat 4 per table but it's bright and a comfortable place to eat. I'd go back for the chicken but would either skip the sides unless they can season it less. read more
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Jamal S.
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Beware!! Shrinkflation has hit Crimson Coward!!! The sandwich is so much smaller than it used to be. I could have gone to Ch... Fi... for half the price. I wish I would have known so I could have ordered more food. But alas not all has fallen so short because the chicken tenders are still the same. Just stay away from the sandwich if you value your dollar. read more
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Hey Jay, we appreciate the feedback. We haven’t changed the size of…
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