The Chicken Shop is one of my favorite places to get wraps. The standout here is easily the OG…read moreWrap. It's always nicely toasted and has a good amount of chicken. I then douse it with the chili garlic sauce, which I think is a must have; however, there is still garlic inside the wrap, so you may smell like garlic for the rest of the day. If you are looking for a solid wrap that never disappoints, this place is a dependable option. The workers are also very nice and welcoming. Pro Tip: It gets busy during peak meal times, so order ahead online to skip the wait.

The Chicken Shop is a nice restaurant close to the Back Bay Loop, perfect after a run or an easy…read morehike. We came here on a Sunday at around 1PM, and it was not surprisingly crowded. There are plenty of seats outside with some shade, but only a handful of tables inside. It's in a plaza with various other shops, so parking is very accessible. Food didn't take too long, I think we got our food after 10 minutes or so of waiting. Honestly the presentation is solid. I got The Bowl Bowl, and my friends ordered the chicken wrap, Newport Bowl, and we shared Za'atar and sweet potato fries. The bowls came with a citrus sauce, but we had to order extra garlic and chili sauce on the side for the wrap and fries. The fries with sauce were honestly sooo good. The sweet potato fries had this amazing soft texture and it melted in your mouth, the sweetness paired nicely with the sharp garlic sauce. The Za'atar fries were well seasoned and had a nice crisp. They give you a good amount for the price! I personally enjoyed The Bowl Bowl, the quinoa mixed with fresh corn, big chunks of sweet potato (I think they would have been better cut smaller), avocado, their grilled chicken, and chips. I mixed it with the sauce and additional toum and thought it was a perfect post-workout bowl. Hefty, nutritious, and good for the cost ($15). I tried a bit of the Newport Bowl and it was basically a regular salad bowl, nothing special and in my opinion - not worth the price. You're better off trying a more varied bowl or wrap. The chicken wrap was fine, there were some pickled veggies that added a good crunch. The main reason why I'm hesitant to come here again (besides the fries) is that the chicken was quite dry in all of these dishes, and it didn't really have a prominent char or flavor/smell that would indicate it's been charcoal grilled. I do want to try this place again when it's not as busy, basically to see if the chicken quality holds up to other reviews.

The best chicken sandwich I have ever had. There is no exaggeration. The chicken was HUGE yet…read morecrispy and tender, all at the same time. Curly fries were crispy and the perfect thickness and seasoning. Truly all around a delicious sandwhich. The cashier who rang us up also was super kind and gave us tomato without charging extra, since it was our first time there. Little acts of kindness like that make a true business and it doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you and we will be coming back!

More over a 3.5/5…read more Caesar Salad Wrap with Nashville Chicken (7/10) The Caesar wrap was good and noticeably bigger than most wraps in OC. The Nashville chicken had great flavor, and the medium heat hit just the right level of kick. A few tweaks would push this higher: more chicken (it leans very salad-heavy right now), a toasted tortilla for some crunch instead of served cold, and a bit more Parmesan and Caesar dressing for extra richness. I had this delivered so I can't comment on the service or ambiance of the place.

Number One Chicken! Must Stop by and Try the chicken sandwhich! amazing service too! I would…read morehighly recommend it.

BEST CHICKEN SPOT EVER! NUMBER 1 !!! Food amazing, staff amazing. I've never tasted anything better…read more:D

LOADED CHICKEN SANDWICH They have nashville chicken sandwich…read moreis PACKED with fried chicken, flavor is not too salty and fried to perfection I got the big o' sandwich combo and it came with crinkled fries and chicken sandwich which, the fries are crunchy and soft pillowy on the inside The inside is spacious, got lots of seating and nice decorated with a big screen to watch games on Service is nice and staffs are helpful and greets you with a welcome! Parking is at The Lab in costa mesa so plenty parking at the lot

Breds Hot Chicken in Costa Mesa was close by the Camp or the Lab, one of those. I saw this one all…read moreover TikTok too with everybody saying oh my gosh this is such great fried chicken, great tenders, great spice and flavors, so I obviously had to go check it out. I ended up grabbing something like a ten or fifteen piece tender order, I honestly don't remember the exact order, but I think I got the medium hot. My memory isn't helping me here. What I do remember is the overall flavor was actually really good, and I liked that they had multiple different sauces. I had the blue cheese, the ranch, the honey, and they also had a different kind of hot honey, I think a garlic one. Those were all really good, but I went back to my old roots and the ranch and blue cheese were absolutely my favorite. The crunch on these, which is exactly what TikTok was hyping up, is supposed to be immaculate, like the best crunch you'd expect from fried chicken. It definitely had that crunch, just not quite at the level I was anticipating. What I also wasn't anticipating was the kick actually built into the rub or the bread itself. Usually when it's hot chicken it leans more like a buffalo sauce situation, but this wasn't that. This was a good spice with a nice sweetness and a little kick right at the end, which I really liked. Overall it was very good and I'd definitely go back. I can see why there's hype because you don't often get solid good fried chicken when you order it, and this place delivered. The price is high though, which I wasn't anticipating, and honestly I don't think it's quite worth that high of a price. I get it, it's hand battered and you're getting multiple sauces which is an added cost, so there's pros and cons. But I can see the hype. I'd recommend it as a good fried chicken spot for sure, just not one I'd want to hit up every single week. Good for what it is though.

Me hungry, they make chicken, I eat chicken, I very happy! Best chicken!…read more You hungry? You eat here, you like probably.

Delicious food and Great service! Rachel was our waitress and she was very kind checking on us…read morethroughout our meal to make sure everything was alright and that we were enjoying our experience.

This is ghost kitchen location and I'm usually skeptical with ghost kitchen restaurant, but I tried…read morethe one in Stanton and it's been my favorite one of my favorites actually for hainan chicken rice and I feel like the rice is solid. It It could have been better tho because it's a little bit dry but most importantly is a very flavorful rice which what chicken rice is supposed to be. The food came up pretty quick and like Argo's kitchens they have their own pick up ways or methods and it's pretty easy to do as well plenty of parking in the plaza. Staff is very nice to give me extra sauces. The pickup place is designed to pick up other ghost kitchens restaurants in the same building so they have some instructions on that.

Decent hainanese chicken from this ghost kitchen. You can place the order in the kiosk and wait for…read morethe kitchen staff to bring out your order. Not much personal interaction with the staff. The portion of the chicken and rice was just right for lunch entree. There is some outdoor seating and a few chairs inside for waiting for the order. The wall is lined with many different ghost kitchen menus for customers to decide for other items.

I've driven by The Crack Shack in Costa Mesa so many times, and today I finally said, "Today's the…read moreday, I'm trying it!" I'm so glad I did. From the moment I walked up, the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. You order your food outside at the window and then head inside to a clean, inviting, and really fun atmosphere. There's plenty of seating, including a second-floor area, and the whole place has a playful, family-friendly feel. There's also a bar area with TVs if you want to hang out and watch a game. I ordered the Senor Croque, fries, and blackcherry soda. All delicious and it hit the spot! What really stood out to me was the service. The staff checked on me throughout my visit to make sure I was enjoying my food and didn't need anything. Everyone was genuinely friendly and attentive. I also had the pleasure of meeting the GM, Jerry. He was incredibly kind and thanked me for stopping in. When he found out it was my first visit, he surprised me with a complimentary house-made cookie, a very thoughtful gesture that made an already great experience even better. Excellent atmosphere, wonderful service, and such an excellent staff. I will definitely be back, whether it's with family and friends, or even just by myself! Thank you, Jerry and the team, for making my first visit such a great one.

I heard crab shack and its Crack Shack... 1 star Bummed good…read morechicken and fries though Next time oh and the lager with salt was great

We've been going to BB.Q Chicken for about two years now, and it has quickly become one of our…read morefavorite late-night dinner staples! When we first started going, we would order an 8-piece boneless chicken with Honey Garlic and an 8-piece boneless chicken with Spicy Galbi, along with two sides of white rice. Both flavors are SO good, but we eventually realized it's cheaper to just get the 16-piece boneless chicken, so now our go-to is the Spicy Galbi with two sides of white rice. We pretty much always order to-go and walk over to pick it up since we live so close. It has become our go-to whenever we have absolutely no idea what to make for dinner or we're just too lazy to cook. The fact that it's close, easy, and consistently good makes it such a convenient staple for us.

I was happy to Stop by get myself a crispy chicken wing. I…read morewas happy with the sauce too this complements every bite with every dip. I recommend anyone with a hunger for chicken crisp. The service is fast as it can be 15 min and the service is kind. The place is chill and can easily have a group for a party.

The perfect healthy and quick meal. I would love if they offered a different vegetable option other…read morethan raw carrots and cucumbers. Rice and chicken are cooked perfectly every time and always flavorful!! HAVE to get the ginger scallion sauce

The chicken itself is lovely: moist, savory, and gently perfumed with ginger. It has that clean,…read morecomforting flavor that makes Hainan chicken such a classic. The rice is exactly what you want too -- glossy, chicken‑fat fragrant, and satisfying. But here's the catch: they don't offer the rice and veggies as a proper combo, so you end up ordering the rice separately. Which cost an additional $3. The chicken is delicious, the rice is worth the extra order, and the ginger‑scallion sauce ties it all together with bright, fresh flavor. You just have to do a little extra legwork to get the full experience.

Pre-made healthy food options with affordable prices! I got the pollo asada chicken and homegirl…read moresalmon bowl which were both hearty and delicious. Portion sizing is decent as well. Would recommend. The website interface is also terrific and easy to navigate to cater to nutrition needs.

Friday night. Showed up with 2 other customers who also prepaid for order pickup around 6:30p. The…read morebusiness was closed before 6:30p even though their posted hours are until 7:00p. Tried to call and only got their voicemail.