Best smashburger in Chinatown. So sad to hear of its closing. I hope you're going to open up another one in the LA area even if it's a pop up. Make sure it's well advertised because all of us from the Chinatown area will be overwhelmed with joy. read more

Ambiance: it's sad to see this Kroft location closed, it's on the ground level of the apartment building, conveniently attached parking garage for retail and residents Service: friendly and patient with questions, provided useful suggestions Food: standard Kroft menu, plenty of choices for poutines, sandwiches and burgers LOCO MOCO - **** Two Wagyu Beef Patties, Fried Egg, Brown Gravy, Cheese Curds, Fried Onions, Ketchup Glaze, Green Onions, rich in flavors and bold taste, recommend Price: generous portions and affordable prices, about $15~$20 for a quick bite read more

I'm so sad to say this place has closed on 10/20/25. I happen to go the day before its last day and they were serving a limited menu and thankfully my favorite wagyu smash burger was still available. To say I'm super bummed is an understatement. I am so thankful that I happen to stop by for lunch and visit this location one last time. The same manager was there on the last day as when I went the first time two years ago. The staff there was always amazing, friendly, and the food was incredible. I think it was the Chinatown location that didn't work for them. However, the good news is that they do have three other locations and if you have never been, I suggest you check Kroft out if you love burgers, especially smashed. The other locations are in Long Beach, Anaheim, and Rancho Cucamonga. I wish them luck and I will definitely be stopping in their other locations if I am ever in the area. read more

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The Kroft was a surprising find after we left Los Feliz Flea Market. The husband and daughter were really hungry -- it was only 5 minutes away! Designated retail parking is available at the structure with the apartments off Broadway. The QR code with instructions for 2 hour validation are posted all over. We were lucky to get the place empty at 4pm (almost every table was taken after we ordered). We were able to take our time to look over the menu. The nice young lady at the register let us know that a few items were not available. Our daughter was disappointed to have missed the Birria. :( Our order -- Wagyu Smash Burger, Wagyu Spicy Jack Smash Burger, Porchetta and the Loco Moco Poutine Fries. Everything was incredibly tasty....but that Porchetta was deeeeelicious!! Honestly the best sandwich I've ever had. I'm going to keep coming back for that! My husband couldn't stop eating the poutine fries -- he's now determined to try them all. We'll be back soon! read more

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I've wanted to check out Kroft since they opened up in Anaheim Packing District years ago, so it's exciting to see another location in LA. Smash burger Smash fries - it's pretty much the smash burger in fries form. Delicious Chicken sandwich - The bread was very soft and the chicken was still crispy even after ordering to go. I liked the pickled acidic flavor of the veggies. Classic poutine - The gravy wasn't too salty, but still flavorful. Parking: Retail paid parking lot in the apartment. Entrance on broadway read more

The Kroft is located on the lower level of a block of apartment buildings, and better yet - parking is free (which is hard to come by in Chinatown/DTLA, as most know). As for the restaurant itself, the location is airy and spacious. The best part is the food, however - I ordered the porchetta sandwich, and savored every morsel of it. The crispiness and flavor were out of this world. I'm a sucker for cheese curds, and would've ordered those as well, but they were out at the time I visited. Next time! read more

The Kroft - Ig: @dawntc - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been on a burger kick for the last few years or so. I read fellow Yelper, Mel D's review a while back raving about their burger. I'm familiar with The Kroft since their original location at Anaheim Packing District was one of the few places to get poutine about 10+ years ago. It's cool to see them venture out towards LA. Just happened to be in the area so, I figured to give it a try. Located in the Jia Apts in Chinatown, The Kroft is located on the southeastern edge a bit closer to Olvera Street. This area doesn't get a lot of foot traffic but it is walking distance from the infamous Far East Plaza. Back to the burger, it ranks up there in smash burgers, however, doesn't get much attention. The double wagyu cheese burger is solid. Great quality beef flavor and perfectly seasoned. Served with perfectly melted American cheese, grilled onions and secret sauce. For under $11, this burger is a steal. It's quite larger than the likes of the other smash burger competitors that leaves you unsatisfied. This burger leaves you happy. I ordered a combo with choice of fries. I opted for garlic fries which was perfectly fried and tossed in garlic. The vibe here is kinda empty but the kitchen appeared to be busy with to go orders. I'll have to come out again to have their porchetta sandwich which I did try at their original location years ago. The Kroft is worth a try. read more

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By far one of the best chains ever! The burgers are on point, they have one of the best fried chicken sandwiches in the game. And recently I tried their chicken parm and Cuban which were both bursting with flavor. Everything is carefully thought out. Try anything on the menu and you won't be disappointed. That's how good they are. I've even gotten the wrong order (DoorDashs fault) and I was still happy with what I got. Great customer service and there's ample room for eating. read more

The Kroft - Cubano - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had the Kroft over this past weekend, but didn't dine in. I opted out for delivery! The kroft has been on my must try sandwich spots for a while now & even though I ordered for delivery it didn't disappoint. I ordered the Cheesesteak 10/10. Probs my favorite sandwich as of late. The truffle fries on the other hand were alright 6/10. It wasn't crispy, it was soggy, but I think it's also because I had it delivered so I didn't expect too much out of it. My husband had their Chicken Parm. He's a big Marinara fan so he enjoyed that 8/10. Their Wagyu smash burger sounds delicious I think I'll try that next. I'm looking forward to that. read more

The Kroft - Cheese Steak & Truffle Garlic Fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

My family and I had a great experience from the moment we walked in. The cashier was friendly and even let my curious son sample the drinks at the counter. We ordered the following items: the Wagyu Smash Burger, Wagyu Spicy Jack Smash Burger, French fries, and jalapeño coleslaw. The food was fresh and full of flavor. Honestly, everything was delicious. We also tried their fresh lemonade, which was unique. Both the food and service were amazing! I highly recommend checking them out when you're in town--there are plenty of things to do in the area. We visited on a Saturday night, and finding parking in the structure adjacent to the building was a bit challenging. read more

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I love the food here! Definitely a very underrated place as I was surprised to see how empty it was on a Saturday afternoon. The portions are so big and definitely worth the price. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan Sandwich and my boyfriend tried the Double Wagyu Smash Burger. It was definitely one of the best Chicken Parms I've ever had. The chicken was thick and juicy with a thin panko crust coat! You can tell they use real chicken! It also comes with a generous amount of marinara sauce and cheese, which I really appreciated. The Double Wagyu Smash Burger was decent, but nothing extraordinary. It was so filling for the both of us, and I loved the soft, toasted Brioche bun that they use. The wait time for the food was around 10 minutes. Because their establishment has an open kitchen, it is EXTREMELY LOUD inside. It was somewhat difficult to have a conversation because of how noisy the kitchen was. Overall, the food quality is good and so worth the price! read more

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Was out in LA with the wife and kids wandering around looking for a place to eat... low and behold we stumble upon a Kroft. What a find! From the first bite, we were hooked. We ordered a little bit of everything and loved every single thing that hit the table. The comfort food here is on another level--rich, hearty, and just what we didn't know we were craving. The fries were crispy perfection and seasoned just right, but the real star of the show was the poutine. Cheesy, saucy, savory goodness that had all of us (yes, even the kids) going back for more. It's the kind of meal that sticks with you--in the best way. The vibe was casual and fun, staff was friendly, and the food came out quick and hot. We honestly weren't expecting to find one of our favorite meals of the trip in a random stroll--but we're so glad we did. Kroft, you've earned some lifelong fans. Can't wait to come back next time we're in town! read more

It has closed!! NOOOO!!! Honestly, the Kroft was one of the first restaurants I tried in 2025, & I was looking for something in the likes of American and Soul Food -- this place was the right combination of it. I wasn't too fond of the concept of comfort food initially, but this place did a fantastic job at convincing me otherwise. Packed with burgers, cheese, & all that good stuff, I am sure any one who followed is sad to see them go. However, they are still open in Anaheim Packing House!!! :) read more

The Kroft - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The perfect place to get the heaviest, most decadent lunch that will leave you in a coma for hours. The quality of the food is solid! The Cubano is a 10/10. Unbelievable balance of flavors. The perfect Cubano is smashed so thin the ingredients melt together yet you can pick out each part of it. Would try this again for sure. The fried cheese curds were fine. A little on the bland side surprisingly. Doesn't seem like the breadcrumbs were seasoned. Poutine fries were fine. Nothing else really stood out here. read more

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Hard not to love this place. Stringy cheese, decadent toppings over hot crispy fries? It's the perfect comfort meal or ultimate after drinks meal. The wait is never too long and it's never too crowded, although the space has few seats. Egg on top is a must as well. read more

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Came here for a yelp event so I was hyped to return. I ordered the two piece birria egg roll with dipping gravy and it was very good. Definitely a lot of beef. Actually only beef which was a little disappointing, but it still tasted good. I highly recommend dipping your egg roll into the dipping gravy. I HATED my jalapeno coleslaw!! I swear, there was mostly jalapeno in it!! I set it aside because it got way to hot to eat. After I pushed all the jalapeno aside, there literally was nothing left except some red onion. Very disappointing. Would I come back? Sure, but definitely not ordering the coleslaw again. Service was good. Free parking in the structure. read more

The Kroft - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have dined here on multiple occasions and consistently found the food to satisfy my cravings. Parking is readily available in the rear lot. Its location in Chinatown offers convenient access to numerous restaurants and tourist attractions. The site's proximity to the freeway ensures easy access, and the service is consistently satisfactory. read more

The Kroft - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Chicken was kinda over cooked And stringy. The breading had no seasoning to give it an edge. Service was good and nice. That's a one and done. The Mac and cheese was decent and creamy read more

The Kroft - Chicken Parm sandwich and chicken sandwich, birria egg rolls and Mac and cheese. Pretty mid. Nothing special - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Absolutely amazing wagyu smash burgers. The Kroft's Chinatown location is easily accessible by car (parking next door), and did not disappoint. The chef was super friendly and helpful. You could tell he's dedicated to the craft and committed to the growth of restaurant. We tried the birria eggrolls (nothing short of amazing), the spicy jack wagyu burger (candied bacon and sautéed mushrooms both a huge plus), the regular wagyu burger (pickles are slightly overpowering), and truffle garlic fries. The place also offers some creative condiments like a pineapple habanero ketchup and wagyu horseradish mix. The only thing keeping us distracted from the amazing food were a couple of mosquitoes that somehow made their way inside, and a slight desire of having solid AC. read more

The Kroft - 3 Pc Birria Eggroll, Wagyu Spicy Jack Smash Burger, Wagyu Smash Burger, Truffle Garlic Fries - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I grew up in OC and had the Kroft before in Anaheim and Long Beach, so I was really excited when they opened one up in Chinatown to show my husband who has never been. The space is underneath the Jia apartment complex, so it's not huge spacewise but has very high ceilings. The workers were very nice and helped me figure out how to apply the Yelp check-in offer for Treat O'Clock. We ordered a braised beef poutine (a classic), and the food took about 10-15 minutes to come out. The poutine was a lot more drenched/saucier than I remember, but it was still just as delicious. The braised beef and mushrooms had lots of umami, and the thick gravy with melted cheese made for a flavor bomb. The pickled red onions were really necessary to help cut through the richness of the whole dish, and the fries thoroughly soaked up the gravy when you got to the bottom. One poutine is enough for 2 people to share, so we didn't get the opportunity to try any other food. But next time I want to come back to The Kroft for their sandwiches or unique egg rolls! read more

The Kroft - Braised beef poutine - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place is SO GOOD! We order for the office quite often and the food has always arrived fresh, hot, flavorful and very professionally wrapped, packaged AND labeled; which is extremely helpful with a ravenous group of hungry mongrels. There is no one in my office that's ever had this food and did not like what they ordered. read more

Fire food and fire service! The ambiance was cool too. Definitely coming back. 10/10 - Sexy Sax Man read more

I had food delivered from The Kroft. Overall, I was pleased with my order. The only component I did not like is their mac and cheese. The texture was not good. From the looks of it, it is made in a pot, when it should be baked. It would be exponentially better and cheesier. It was lacking in flavor, as mac and cheese should be seasoned. (They sprinkle the top with panko breadcrumbs with bacon, which I did not want.) The (Chicken) Nugget Box with fries is great. The portion is great as well. Really crispy chicken but not tough. Fries made well, too. The Cucumber Mint Lemonade was like a refreshing agua fresca. It took the delivery driver a while to arrive but my drink wasn't watered down, despite the ice having melted. That is the mark of a good beverage. I also ordered the 2 pc. cheeseburger egg rolls with the special sauce. It was like eating a Big Mac in egg roll form. Delicious! I'm not an onion eater and there are onions in the egg rolls, but they are mixed in so well, you can't even taste them. I called prior to placing the order. The gentleman I spoke to is so kind and accommodating. An enjoyable experience overall that I would recommend to others. Despite my delivery driver taking a long time to deliver, you could still feel a bit of heat coming from the food. That was outstanding. read more

We stopped here for Saturday lunch. The area is not nice, kind of trashy NYC vibes and the restaurant isn't really suitable for a sit down meal. Few tables, but not good vibe. That said, food was outstanding. Best cheesesteak I've had in LA and the classic poutine was tasty. Fries are thicker cut but good crisp, and while the gravy / cheese curds are a bit salty, get side dipping sauce and you're golden. Only knock would be the roll the cheesesteak came on. It gives off "took this out of bag from grocery store" vibes, but the meat/,cheeze/garlic aioli filling is really, really good. Griddled thin slices of steak, cooked to perfection. Will be back for sure, just maybe for pickup only. read more

The Kroft - Cheesesteak - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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BLUF: Classic Poutine (oh hell yeah), Wagyu Smash Burger (Yes plus), Porchetta (Yes) Need to tell you the food here is pretty dang good. Not sure what I was expecting in terms of ambiance but it wasn't this. The Kroft is a basic burger place that has a lot more than burgers. My wife introduced me to Poutine when we took a trip to Canada last year so for this LA boy having it here in LA was a treat. Got the classic Poutine with gravy and hot fries. All I can say is that it was dynamite! The Smash burger rivals any of the others here in LA (see my other reviews). The meat was fresh, made to order and hot. The bun was just as fresh as the meat. This burger may just be the best one in LA! My buddy ordered the Porchetta and he raved about it. Said he was going to bring his dad here to taste it and the Poutine. Overall a great eating experience. One more thing, the cashier and workers here were super friendly! read more

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I really wanted to like this place. The menu read well and my guy and I were so excited to try out the food. We picked up our food, so I didn't really get to check out the seating arrangements. It looked like an open seating place. There were a few people inside and it was clean. My beef sandwich was a soggy mess and my guy's sandwich had no flavor, not to mention the order was done within five minutes of us ordering for pickup. So, we know that food was sitting a while and it definitely looked it and tasted as such. Actually, even the employee on the phone was surprised when she told me it was ready. She knew we had just put our order in online less than five minutes from the call. I even made a comment about it being done that quick, doubting it was the right order. But, she assured me it was ours. So you know that I'm a fan of poutine and search out the best poutine fries in LA, so for sure I wanted this meal. The poutine was a flat yellow rubbery thing mixed in with the sauce, meat and fries. I was not happy. I did call to complain and the supervisor knew the order was not up to par. He refunded my money and told us to come back when he was cooking and it would be as we expected. We will go back to check it out again. Maybe earlier in the day and also when the supervisor is there. I let him know my guy was a chef and kept telling me, "I don't think they executed that the way the chef intended." For me, that means the menu is great, the food combinations are well thought out, but the execution was wrong that night. So, I'm not telling you not to go and check it out. I'm just saying that for this night, the food was not fresh or cooked well. I'm sure on any other night or day, it is an amazing experience, one I'd like to try out since I'd love to have another place to buy my poutine fries. read more

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I picked up food here and had the Cubano with truffle fries for lunch. Parking is in the back of the Jia apartments with the entrance on Broadway. The Cubano sandwich comes with ham, pork and sauce. I ordered mine without pickles (it even said it on the receipt), but somehow ended up with pickles in my sandwich. I probably got caught in the lunch rush. Since the fries were packaged and it took a while until I finally ate them, they were soggy, but still tasty. read more

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I'm leaving pretty unhappy. The specialty is poutine. Never had worse fries. Cold, reheated, and old. I wonder if they were even made today. Cheese curds were ice cold. Also had a smash wagyu which was fine. (Without the bun) . We also ordered chick parm sandwich, which was fire. Dipping marinara was good also. I would suggest avoiding the poutine. Which is very awkward to write. Since without that, it's whatever- a burger /sandwich place. Honestly been thinking about going here for ages. Drove from west la. A horrible disappointment. In response to the owner - the poutine was a crime. I have no reason to return . Fries- regardless of being poutine or any other kind of fry should be fresh. It's not rocket science. Your employees probably hate serving it. You created a culture of indifference. Reheating old fries seems to be a directive from management. Bad food will kill this business. Which seems obvious. Perhaps not to you. read more

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Loveeee this place but I was a little disappointed they didn't have the yummy Porchetta sandwich when I went to this location. I settled for their smash burger and it was delicious! Dropping with beefy goodness, melty cheese, delicious pickles, drooling right now thinking about it. I also got the braised beef poutine! Ohhhhhweeeee, crispy fries, gravy was perfectly rich and flavorful and that soft cheese curd made it the perfect bite. Can't wait to go back for my Porchetta sando next visit! read more

The Kroft - Braised beef poutine - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Ok, we had just driven 570 miles over 9 hours drive to our hotel and had no idea where to eat. We found The Kroft just by their menu selection. Boy was I right!!!! The delivery was quick and ALL of the items we ordered were hot and fresh. I had the Birria egg rolls with dipping consume the flavor was 10/10! Hot and crispy egg rolls. I also had the Beef with gravy on French fries, again 10/10. My wife had a chicken sandwich with jalapeño Cole slaw and yes 10/10. Sorry no pictures, but the pictures on their site are spot on. Great meal, we're ordering again tonight. read more

The manager was really nice and friendly. The spring rolls are a must try here. The spring roll wrapper was crunchy and thin which is just the way I prefer. It had a nice amount of filling inside and not too cheesy. The short rib poutine was also really good paired with a light gravy and pineapple habenero ketchup. I've been looking for a good poutine spot and they have interesting combinations that's yummy and worth the price. read more

Been excited to try this place ever since I saw signs for its opening earlier this year! I've tried their original location at The Hangar in Long Beach, and I have to say their classic poutine are close to as legit as what our Canadians neighbors have, but their unique poutine creations are what makes them stand out. There's not a lot of people who may know this place has even opened, so when my friend and I went seating was plenty and service was quick and prompt. It also makes a nice hangout spot, and being next to a Starbucks helps that. The menu is diverse, with poutines, burgers and fries for every taste. Draft beers are coming soon, which will surely pair well with the food here. I ordered a BBQ Wagyu Smash Fries poutine, which definitely wasn't a classic poutine but amazing in its own ways. For $14, the portion was HUGE- it can definitely feed 2 people! I was greeted with smorgasbord of crispy fries topped with medium beef wagyu patties lathered in gooey American cheese and BBQ sauce plus healthy amounts of fried onions and green onions. Every bite was like eating a really juicy and savory BBQ burger, but in delicious messy crispy fries form. The fries always stayed a little crispy to the end of the meal, and there was plenty leftover to make for a dinner after. This definitely met my expectations, and I'll be sure to come back and try everything else that's on the menu! read more

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I've ordered twice from this restaurant and twice my order was wrong. Ordered the Loco Moco and received dry fries, greasy patties and no gravy. read more

The Kroft - Loco Moco - Burgers Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Super yummy smashed wagyu burgers with a nice chew to them! A very wet burger indeed. Service: Burgers came out in less than 10 minutes, I was greeted hello and goodbye. Ambience: It's casual, well-lit and spacious enough inside with the seating area. read more

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We stopped by for lunch on the weekend, and we're shocked that it was so empty at noon on a Sunday. This place is way too good to be so empty! Smash burgers are so delicious and were cooked perfectly. So much flavor, delicious, crispy, edges. The garlic french fries were also very good, and we loved the birria egg rolls! They also have a Yelp check that gives you 25% off your purchase, so make sure to take advantage of that. We didn't realize that until after we paid, and they were nice enough to , reverse 25% off of the bill and put it back on our credit card after we ask them. Nephew the owner was manning the grill, and he spoke to us and told us a little bit about the business. I highly recommend this place and think you should give it a try if you're anywhere near Chinatown, or Long Beach, and I believe they have locations in Orange County as well. You couldn't ask for a nicer staff or better food! read more

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Was sadly disappointed by the quality of the food here. I will preface this by saying I did order delivery, so it may be different if you eat there! The poutine was not flavorful, and the cheesy sauce on it was not good. It was clumped together. I got the loco moco poutine and it was sooo overloaded with crispy onion. I LOVE onion and crispy onion, but it was so covered it made me nauseous. The meat was also really thin and dry. Overall was just very unhappy with the meal even though I typically like this type of bar food. It may be better in the restaurant, but I would definitely not say it holds up for delivery read more

This place was really good, I had the Spicy Jack Smash Cheeseburger with fries and I have no complaints! I could actually taste the spice, mushrooms, candied bacon and talk about cheese. Loren was great and very helpful with offering suggestions. The place was clean and had a chill vibe. I'll definitely return. read more

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The Kroft started in OC i believe; like near Anaheim packing district. Happy to have this place join the neighborhood. You can park at the complex in retail lot. Its a good fat juicy burger and hits the spot. Is 20$ the new norm for burgers now? read more

It could just be us but this place is complete overkill on the flavors. We ordered the smash burger with the pepper jack and it was delicious just after the first bite it was overkill on flavors and very spicy. Same experience with the loaded fries. We ordered the BBQ ones and...overkill on the flavors, way too much BBQ sauce that we couldn't even eat most of the fries at the bottom. Staff was kind and advised against ordering something on the menu. They seem to be popular or at least had a good amount of business while we were there. Unfortunately I wouldn't return. read more

I visited The Kroft as part of the "Treat O'Clock in DTLA" promo organized by Margaret. I didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. A couple of tips: 1. Street parking can be tough in that part of Chinatown, however the venue is part of a new commercial complex and immediately north (on the west side) you will find the parking structure. No fee, if under 2 hours, however I had no issues as the parking control arms were up. 2. If you are participating in the promo.....SCROLL all the way down on the Yelp App (the Kroft) and look for the "check-in" button, as you will need that to get the 25% discount. The venue is new and has an open feel. They have a nice variety of sandwiches. I opted for the Cubano and the Fried Chicken sandwich. Both were well prepared on a french roll (may have been a brioche??). Anyway, the Cubano was very tasty. As for the chicken sandwich it comes with heat and after further inspection I noticed slices of jalapeno. No problem with me as I love the spice and the heat (for those who might be sensitive, I simply would have them omit it or put it on the side). The chix was a nicely fried breast. I ordered to go but there is plenty of seating. Staff was very friendly and my order was called within a reasonable time. Due to their overall selection. I will be returning. Thanks to Maggie for organizing the promo and of course to the owners for being willing to introduce a new business. read more

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