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    Fowl + Fare

    4.6 (215 reviews)
    ModerateSandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating

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    Citric Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich with seasoned fries
    Anthony H.

    Was having a beach day at Crowne Beach, and decided to order lunch from Fowl+Fare. Found them on DoorDash but unfortunately was temporarily closed for the app so we had to pickup in person. Discovered that there's really no dine in option there(unless you want to sit on picnic tables outside) so we took it to go. We had the charred lemon garlic fried chicken sandwich, black garlic fried, the classic and citric hot, plus 2 orders of seasoned fries. The fried chicken sandwiches were enjoyable. I really liked my citric hot, with the right amount of kick from the spices, and the crunch of the fried chicken filet. The seasoned fries were also good. However, for almost $20, I really expect the size of the chicken sandwiches to be a bit larger, so it was not satisfying for me. I liked the variety of chicken sandwiches here, but the value proposition fell a bit short.

    Charred lemon garlic chicken sandwich
    Jennifer C.

    Sandwiches were so well cooked and the flavors were incredibly balanced. We got a charred lemon garlic and citric hot combo and I was worried the hot sandwich would be too spice forward, but it was incredibly balanced with the slaw. The fries were also flavored so well and were seasoned to our liking, with a hint of sweetness. We came on a Sunday an hour+ before closing and heard him turn away people after us because he ran out of food. Looking forward to coming back and trying the kiwi habanero next!

    Fry overage!
    Theresa L.

    New Friday night tradition for The Teen and I and finding new restaurants to go to, and then go look at the water before we head home.. Since I was driving, she scrolled upon Fowl + Fare so we decided to give it a go. Rolled up and found parking on the right hand side, slid in and pay two dollars on the tilted meter. Had my taste buds revved up for the nuggets and fries, but they were only serving sandwiches and fries. Me: The Fowl Fries She: The classic sandwich with the toppings on the side. The teen enjoyed her sandwich and ate every bit of it. Me: The Fowl Fries which I found to be ok, probably because I had my taste buds yearning for something else. Service was good as we were greeted upon our walk to the counter, not having to wait too long for our meal which was brought to us with a smile, and they extra fries that they gave to The Teen. Ambiance was chill as there was a lot of people watching to do and the weather was nice. Whilst I probably won't go back, because I will be in mission of trying other restaurants, The Teen said she would. Giving this place 3 yumms up and a thanks for the side of fries!

    Charred Lemon Pepper Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Candace R.

    I was in the area and stopped by for a quick lunch. There's a lot of street parking in the area and I quickly found a spot right out front. I thought I was walking into an indoor seating situation but there are just two picnic tables outside, at least during my visit. The woman at the front was incredibly friendly and took care of my order quickly, which was the charred lemon pepper sandwich, fries and a soda. She let me know it would be about a 20 min wait and she was exactly right. Food was brought out and it was hot and fresh. Unfortunately, the lemon pepper flavor was barely noticeable, if not overtaken by the pear slaw. The composition of the sandwich was good but I wished for more flavor. Seasoned fries are one of my favorite types and there's were delicious. Enough to share, I took about half back home. I'd try another sandwich to see if I just picked wrong but I won't be running back.

    Seasoned fries
    Cherisse P.

    Good service - chicken sandwich is solid! Not over fried, juicy and crispy, not over sauced, crunchy slaw and not overeat on sandwich, seasoned perfectly! Come support the local business- fairly priced

    Classic chicken sandwich
    Mary Ann Rivera L.

    This place good great reviews on social media so we decided to try it. I ordered the Classic Chicken sandwich and French fries. My boyfriend ordered the lemon pepper chicken sandwich. No indoor seating. Limited outdoor seating. I rate it a 5 star

    Classic!
    Mary L.

    I've tried the classic fried chicken sandwich twice. The first time was so good. Chicken was fried nicely, seasoned well and still semi warm when it came home to be devoured. The second time I got it just wasn't as good as I remembered. It was a tad bit on the bland side..maybe just not seasoned enough. That or my salt tolerance is higher.

    Charred Lemon Pepper Chicken Sandwich
    Kenneth H.

    Doordashed a charred lemon pepper sando and a side of fries. It was a pretty good chicken sandwich, but it didn't live up to my expectations. Maybe i shouldn't have read the other reviews, or maybe the lemon pepper just isn't as good as their more popular black garlic sandwich. Or maybe the coleslaw/pickle combo doesn't work well with the lem pepper, because i couldn't taste it much. The seasoned fries were good. The chipotle aioli also Would give this place another chance tho.

    Citric Hot Chicken Sandwich
    Nancy L.

    This place makes a pretty consistent, tasty fried chicken sandwich with both a classic and unique styles. I usually go for their regular fried chicken sandwich and it's always very crispy, the bun is perfectly toasted and buttery, and they do a unique pear slaw that is not too acidic! I'm not a huge pickles fan, but I find that their pickles aren't too pickled so I like it with the sandwich. They have a special sauce that very well with the other flavors of the sandwich. The only thing about this place that doesn't compare to its counterparts is that the spicy chicken sandwiches aren't super spicy, compared to some of the other places in Oakland. So if you're looking for a super spicy hot chicken sandwich, this might not be the best option in my opinion. Regardless, I am a huge fan place and find myself coming back often. Unfortunately, the store is located on a side street in Alameda so it's all street parking with not very many options. They also only take online orders through the website and not phone orders. There's not too much seating, a couple of benches around. Seems like it's a one-man show!

    Kelly V.

    Kudos to this one man shop! We got lucky and placed an online order while driving out to alameda, and thank goodness we did because as people were coming in after us their wait time was anywhere between 45min-1hr. The brisket was well cooked, as with the fried chicken. All the flavors were well blended together. And the portion sizing were definitely not skimped on either! 1 could easily feed 2, maybe even 3 depending on the group. Was glad we were able to make a trip out to try it. Outdoor seating is limited, and there is no bathroom available for the customers either.

    Black Garlic Fried Chicken Sandwic
    Girl W.

    Having worked my way through the flavors on the menu I can say without hesitation that these are the BEST chicken sandwiches I have ever had. Current favorite: Lime, Cilantro and Garlic, super yummy! Don't sleep on the Black Garlic (which is also on the Pineapple Garlic ) it has been a long time favorite of mine! Did I mention the seasoned fries?? Seasoned to perfection and served with a side of Fowl Sauce, their own house-made chipotle aioli. Best usually to pre order online as this hot spot sells out on the regular!

    Classic Chicken Sandwich
    Lauren W.

    Small and simple chicken stand, with a few tables outside for seating. There is one person taking orders and one person cooking, and a fridge for a selection of beverages to purchase. Casual music played overhead. I was hoping to try the black garlic chicken sandwich but unfortunately they did not have this in stock for the day. I opted for the original chicken sandwich instead, and it was very light and crispy! The sauce pairs well with the sandwich and we also got fries which were nice and crispy. I appreciated and was very surprised that I wasn't hit with an overwhelming sense of sleepiness after eating this chicken sandwich (which I oftentimes do with something this heavy). Great spot to have a quick midday bite!

    Black Garlic Fried Chicken Sandwich
    Amanda S.

    I don't know that I would have ever found this place without a friend's referral but so glad I went and now I want to go again! Counter service with limited outdoor seating near the side walk by the road so it isn't intimate but it isn't noisy either. When I went there was a gentleman that was a one man show (perhaps owner) was taking orders, cooking, and still checked in with us (by name!) to see how things were. Talk about incredible service! The black garlic sandwich was delicious! Tender, juicy, with nicely seasoned fries to accompany. They have some really interesting chicken sandwiches so I want to go back and try the others!

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    Delicious flavors. I got the Citric Hot combo. Definitely spicy, but not overwhelming. I'll be back!

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    Ask the Community - Fowl + Fare

    Is your chicken halal?

    No it is not, sorry!

    What kind of oil do you use to fry the chicken? Is it peanut oil?

    We use canola oil.

    What is the outdoor seating like?

    We have an outdoor patio for those 21 & older! Dogs welcome!

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