This place is such a gem. It's tucked away in the plaza where Nordstrom Rack and DSW are but like wayyy in the back. Whenever I come here, there's hardly anyone. Your order what you want at a kiosks in the front and then you pick up the order. Always plenty of seating and the place is clean. Good place to study or chill if you don't like noisy places. I got the burrito and it tasted great. Added some French fries in there too cause why not. The lemonade was only okay. I e had better and I pro ably wouldn't order it again though. I'd definitely come by here again for a mid day snack. read more

Zach's Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Awesome Nashville Chicken shop. Excellent flaky coating on big juicy pieces of chicken. Four levels of spice - Easy, Risky, Fiery, Crazy. I tried Fiery and it wasn't spicy at all. I came back the next day and tried Crazy spice and it was a huge jump, very spicy. I could handle it but it was pushing my limits. The mashed potatoes and gravy blew my mind, amazing! The fries were decent. The cookie was average. There are a large variety of sauces that you can dip your sandwich or fries in. Z Sauce (chipotle aioli) was too tarty, Smoky Sauce (Golden honey BBQ) was my favorite, Ranch was nice and homemade, Comeback Sauce (Creamy Ketchup) was really more like a nice true chipotle aioli to me. Service is good, you order at a kiosk. Ambiance is nice and modern. read more

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Went to Zach's Chicken for a quick lunch. I ordered through a walk up kiosk and food was brought out within 10-15 minutes. I ordered the chicken wrap with fries on the side and the chicken tenders. The chicken was big in size and tender. There was only one container of their sauce and additional sauces cost 50 cents. This is a casual place for lunch. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. I would come here again for a quick grab and go lunch. read more

Zach's Chicken - Chicken tenders and chicken wraps with French Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Wife and I came here honestly because the pizza place next door was closed and I'm so glad this happened. We got the chicken wraps and for the price they were amazing but even price aside they were amazing. Chicken was crispy and cooked perfectly, coleslaw added a nice crunch and the tortilla was SO good. Will definitely be back! read more

Zach's Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Self order kiosks only. Don't come here during rush hour. It takes over 40 mins to get food. There are only 4 people here. Chicken has too much salty breading, bitter from old oil. Space is open, large, clean, mostly high metal bar stools. Won't be back. Waste of time. read more

My mom and I found this fried chicken establishment randomly while walking to DSW from the parking structure. We were amazed at how large the interior of Zach's Chicken was. You order at a kiosk, but staff are available to answer questions and accommodate special requests. Plenty of seating inside, and you could also take your food to-go and just eat it at one of the many outdoor tables. We ordered the Hangry Zach, which comes with four tenders, some sliced pickles, and two sauces of our choice, and we added a side of fries. We requested half nonspicy and half spicy for the tenders, which they graciously honored. Tenders were crispy and meaty, definitely fried fresh. Piping hot yet not super greasy. The fries were the crinkle type, and they were kinda meh to me, maybe because they were too dry. We liked the Zach's Sauce, which is their "version of Chipotle Aioli," but the Nashville Kicker Hot Sauce was underwhelming and very watered down. Everything was a bit pricey for fast food - the total came out to over $19 for tenders and fries! I won't drive to Metro Pointe specifically for Zach's Chicken, but it was a satisfying quick meal after running errands. read more

Zach's Chicken - Interior with self-order kiosks and lots of indoor seating - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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I hadn't heard of this place until today when I looked up where to get a good chicken sandwich on Yelp. I was pleasantly surprised at just how tasty this chicken is. I love the sauce too! I would def eat here again. It doesn't get five stars because no one greeted me upon entering and no one said see you later when I left. Other than that, great overall experience. read more

Zach's Chicken - Zach's wrap - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Sandwiched between a business park and shopping plaza, I decided to try this place while charging my Lucid in the parking lot next door. Walking you are getter by kiosks, so if human interaction is your thing this might not be the place for you but I can appreciate keeping costs down and making food affordable, which I feel this place does. I had their loaded fries and fountain drink. I didn't really expect much but to my surprise the chicken pieces were super juicy and still crispy on the outside. A pleasant surprise. The sauce on it was good but I paid extra ($0.50) for a couple of different options. Crinkle cut fries, my fav, and a nice outdoor patio with waterfall sounds rounded off a good experience. If you haven't tried it, it worth a visit. Bon appetit read more

Zach's Chicken - Bomb Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Located in the Metro Pointe plaza, this fast-casual eatery is at the far end of the complex. They do the popular Nashville chicken sandwich thing (although they also serve beef burgers). All ordering is done at a kiosk then you take a seat and they call your name when it's ready. A sweet and helpful young woman came out to check on me as I started to order on the kiosk to let me know she was there to help if I had any trouble and sure enough I quickly did. I thought the screen froze up but it just needed to be swiped upward. Quit laughing; I'm old and feeble minded. Lots of indoor seating as well as outdoor seating is available. I sat inside and ate my Zach's Original sandwich (two chicken tenders in a brioche bun with pickles and their secret sauce), crinkle fries, and fresh squeezed lemonade. You can order your chicken at various spice levels but I got mine at the "easy" level. Which is the same a "pretty much none". The chicken had a delicious crispy exterior and juicy, quality, white-meat chicken beneath. These were the best chicken tenders I've had. The brioche bun tried to hold up but was too fresh and soft to hold together for the duration so I was picking up pieces with my fingers before I was finished. The lemonade was superb - I really liked it and would push you to get it as your drink if you like lemonade. The fries would have been good if not mercilessly over salted. After eating several I think my tongue dried up to resemble a raisin. Instead of ketchup I got a small container of their smoky sauce for dipping which I thought was pretty tasty and lived up to its name. I randomly ate here after going to a movie in this plaza and got lucky - I'm glad I tried it. read more

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This place turned out to have one of the best fried chicken I've had in OC. It's very crispy and delicious. The coating is just right and delicious. The chicken wrap and slider was about $7 which was a great deal. The place looks quite well maintain and service was great. read more

Zach's Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Excellent chicken tenders! We did an order on DoorDash and were extremely pleased with the quality of the meal. The chicken tenders were super crispy and I loved the flavor of the batter. I also got the kaleslaw which I really liked a lot. It reminded me of collard greens and there was a delightful smokiness in the sauce. Hubby got a chicken sandwich and buffalo chicken fries. He said they were both pretty good. The tenders were a decent size and I only ended up finishing two of them but the third one heated up well when I airfried it the next day. read more

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Had the chicken wrap and chicken tenders, both were absolutely delicious. The wrap was fresh and flavorful, and the tenders were perfectly crispy and juicy. The fries were hot and seasoned well, and the sauce was amazing, definitely took everything to the next level. Great portion sizes and everything was cooked just right. Highly recommend! read more

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First, it wasn't anywhere near the map said. It is NOT near Starbucks, it's on the other side of the movie theaters. Ambiance? Industrial chic at best. It's pretty sterile from the kiosk only ordering to the steel tables. The food? Pretty good. The french fries were cooked well, and crispy without asking. They use Hunts ketchup and little packages, which is a quality, thick, tasty ketchup as such things go. I hit the no spice chicken tenders and they are crispy and hot. All were a decent size, one was absolutely gigantic! The sauce was OK, they have several and you just have to pick the one you like. I didn't pay $.25 per extra pickles, and it was totally worth it. Overall, a very filling tasty meal. read more

Ordered online and was still crispy after 30 mins. Kool Zach ($12) - 2 chicken tenders, havarti cheese and ranch dressing on brioche bun. The chicken tenders were seasoned well. I only wish there was more ranch dressing. Sloppy Zach ($11) - 2 chicken tenders, kale slaw, pickles on a brioche bun. Tbh both sandwich tasted the same as they had the sweet and sour element. I chose the risky heat level and it was nice lingering spice. Sandwich was a good size but probably would order 2 for 1 person. read more

Zach's Chicken - The Sloppy Zach - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

First time here and the slider deal $6.95 was so awesomely delicious! My daughter loves Canes and agrees the chicken at Zack's is just as good and even better! If you're ever is Costa Mesa, check it out! read more

Zach's Chicken - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

With all the chicken sandwiches I've tried over the years, this is the first to get a 10 out of 10. I noticed it on my way to pick up an order from the Rack and decided to grab a quick slider on my way out. I was pleasantly surprised by how tasty and moist the chicken was and how crisp the outside was. The kiosk order process was straightforward, and the staff was available for any questions. I've tried just about all the items on the menu, and I like them all, but I love the sandwiches the best. I opt for the wrap from time to time. The space is inviting and has plenty of seating. I also always look forward to coming back to this place. read more

Tried the Zach's Wrap and added Fries to make it a california burrito for an additional $1. They had a deal for a $7 burrito so our total was only around $8! It was a decently sized burrito for $8. The sauce they had in it was good and I liked the veggies in it as well. Only kiosk order which was interesting and we came on a slow day. Only waited maybe like 5-7 minutes for the burrito as well. read more

Zach's Chicken - zach's wrap - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I stopped here for lunch on a weekday. I was surprised they don't have any cashiers, it's only self serve kiosks. I'm assuming they did that to save money, not a bad idea. Ordering was easy and fast, the kiosk user interface was simple to use. I got the sloppy Joe, and I wish I would have added a sauce because it was dry. The chicken and the kale slaw was good, just needed more sauce. My mom got the tenders and said they were good but too much breading. Overall, I would try this place again but get the wrap instead. The place it self was very clean, and staff seemed friendly. read more

Zach's Chicken - They only offer self serve kiosks, no wait staff. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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This place was incredibly good. Self serve stands worked perfectly, was nice and cold inside on a hot day.. food came out very fast and very hot. Tried the chicken sandwich with slaw and would rate it 5/5. Girlfriend got chicken tenders and they weren't as flavorful. Still would come back anytime Bathrooms were also super clean read more

Zach's Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

1. The chicken sandwich is huge, and it tasted delicious! Crispy and meaty! 2. The spot has fun casual vibes as it is located in an outdoor shopping center! The spot also has high ceilings! 3. The staff were friendly and timely with my order! My order took about 10 minutes! Note: They have three self-checkout kiosks, and they do not have cash options! Photo: Zach's Original and French Fries read more

Zach's Chicken - Zach's Original (TikTok: @justandyvu) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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Had an amazing first experience but it went down hill after that. From soggy breaded chicken to skimpy portions. For example the wrap or the small slider. How are you going to put one piece of chicken on there, for that price. When I first ordered it, you originally gave me two. This is how you make sure you lose customers. read more

Zach's Chicken is a fast food spot in the South Coast Metro Pointe area. It has screens to order your own food, and people are working behind the counter to make that food. The location was kept fairly clean, the bathrooms were contemporary and relatively clean, and the drink station was easy self-serve. Very cut and dry fast food experience. I love a chicken sandwich. Like, I really love a chicken sandwich! And I was very much looking forward to trying this location. Overall, it was OK. I got the sandwich that has the kale slaw on it as well as all the fixings including pickles, and sauce. It is not a single fillet. It is chicken tenders, so there is a lot of breading added into the mix. If you're a breading fan, you will love that. For me, the chicken was OK, but a little dry, not particularly brined, or overly flavorful - which I was hoping for a little kick. The breading was a little bit on the oily side, versus the crisp and want to eat every crumb that falls off style. The kale slaw was very sweet and so was the brioche bun. I did get the risky spice because I wasn't sure of the spice levels, and it created a warm heat in the mouth but not anything additional for the flavor profile. Overall, I thought it was truly just OK. I'm not going to be coming back here anytime soon and I'm not gonna be craving it as that delicious sandwich that I always want. Nothing bad just nothing brilliant. read more

Fried chicken lovers, unite! Zach's Chicken has got some good, fat sandwiches for you :D. I love fried chicken and just had to try this place out since it's close by. Hidden deep in the back of South Coast Metro Pointe, this place is a little gem. My friend and I came on a weekend evening a few weeks ago and it was no surprise that the restaurant wasn't busy at all (being how new it was and the location). As we walked in, the first thing that we noticed was the self-serve kiosks where our orders were to be placed. We approached one and generated our order: The Sloppy Zach, The Kool Zach, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Potato Salad, and last and certainly not least, French Fries. Deets, deets, deets!: - The Sloppy Zach: A fat piece of fried chicken between a brioche bun with kale slaw. Delicious. The kale slaw was surprisingly good, it had a tasty dressing and it complimented the juicy piece of fried chicken. Seems "healthy" haha. - The Kool Zach: I ordered this one Crazy Hot, and it delivered some good, bearable heat. It has ranch and Havarti cheese on it. Yummy. - Grilled Chicken Sandwich: Available for a limited time (I believe it's no longer available (?)), we just had to try it. A little too healthy for me, but it was good. I prefer fried, lol. - Potato Salad: Good, and nothing special about it. - French Fries: Just your ordinary french fries, also good with nothing special about them. Service was good from the kiosks, haha. The workers seemed happy and gave a smile during the little eye contact that we had. Food came out fairly quick. Plenty of indoor (booths, tables, high tables) and outdoor seating. There's a lot of parking here, and for those who are used to parking by Saks in the main lot, there's closer parking in the structure off of South Coast Dr/Metro Pointe. You're welcome! read more

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Found this place while leaving the theater upstairs. Decided to try a wrap and it was de-lic-ous! Ended up going back for dinner a few days later and got food for the whole family. I got the hangry Zach and my wife got the happy Zach. Both were delicious with enough food left over for the next day. read more

The Raising Cane's Killer My wife has been telling me about Zach's for the last month and finally she took me here for lunch. Not only was she not exaggerating, but I was in disbelief with each savory bite of the Zach's original chicken sandwich. There were honestly no words to suffice. Before trying Zach's, I would have told you the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had was at Raising Canes. But the chicken sandwich at Zach's is like comparing a New York Steak at say Denny's (Raising Canes) with that feeling you get when you bite into a ribeye at a real steak house. It just hits different. And it's not even close. Also, the fries were among the best I've ever had. How is this possible? The ambiance is very nice and the music is appropriate. Honestly, I don't know what Zach's could do to improve the experience. For a casual fast food dining lunch spot, it's best in class, and possibly the best chicken sandwich in the world. Safe to Ignore the few bad reviews here. Those people are trippin. read more

Zach's Chicken continues the Nashville fried chicken craze that has been sweeping the food scene this past year. They offer sandwiches, tenders, and sides (kaleslaw, potato salad, or fries). Ordering is done via their app or at 1 of 3 IPAD touch screens in the restaurant. They have 3 spice levels to choose from: easy, risky, or crazy hot. I went with the Hangry Zach. Hangry Zach ($13 - 4 tenders) - The tenders here are quite a bit smaller than other Nashville chicken spots. I'd say they are about 40% smaller than the ones at Dave's. So I definitely recommend going with 4 tenders if you get 3 at the other places. The risky spice level had a nice kick to it and I went with the comeback sauce for my sauce option. What I liked about the chicken here was that it was extremely crispy. The only complaint I had was one of my 4 pieces was soggy on the bottom and didn't have much batter. Overall, I really enjoyed the chicken here and this is a great place to get one's Nashville fried chicken fix. This place has plenty of indoor seating and a parking garage next to it has complimentary parking. Pricing here is slightly higher than other Nashville chicken spots, given the size of the tenders. read more

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Me and my husband found this place while shopping at Metro pointe. Let me tell you these were the best Chicken wraps we ever had, So fresh and juicy with a Ton of Flavor! Can't wait to come back read more

Delicious and tasty chicken! Super fresh and love the seasoning, the salad was so yummy too. Great spot for a nice lunch read more

Zach's Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So crispy! Got the Happy Zach combo (fiery) with fries (3 tenders) , Z sauce (aoli) & comeback. The chicken was delicious, not spicy at all though, but it was super crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, fries were nicely seasoned and crispy. Their sauces were delicious, the comeback sauce was nice and thick and the aoli had great flavor. Staff was pleasant, they have a bathroom inside and plenty of seating inside & outside. Price is fair for the size & quality. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place...went for lunch on a Tuesday. Ordered ahead online and they were bagging it up as we arrived, so very punctual. The food was decent, not anything special really. I am also someone that when I order the spiciest level I hope it's actually crazy spicy, not the commercial version of "spicy." If you're looking for a super spicy sandwich, this isn't the place. However, if you want a decent chicken sandwich and are in the area, this will satisfy. Get the pickles, those were probably the best part. read more

This is a solid fried chicken spot. The prices are reasonable and the chicken is crisp on the outside while maintaining a proper internal juiciness. It is in a wonderful location, right by South Coast Plaza's mall and in a perfect location to relax and enjoy a beautiful, scenic meal. The sauce and kaleslaw was delicious. They have a self-order kiosk which is great for those that are indecisive or prefer not to speak to anyone while ordering. The bottom of my sandwich was surrounded by a pool of oil but it did not interfere with my experience at all. My bun wasn't soggy and the chicken itself did not feel oily. The chicken had a delightfully smoky flavor. I ordered fiery and it was enjoyable, but any heat level higher than that would have been too much for me to handle. My only qualm was that the fries and sandwich felt very salty. They have a decent house made lemonade which is perfect for balancing out extra salt. The service here was great and the restaurant itself looks clean, sleek, and modern. I'll definitely be back, especially for a shopping break. read more

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Crispy chicken! Hard to find a place with crispy chicken like this that comes with a good spice. I definitely recommend getting a large side of pickles as well. Overall a 9/10. read more

Zach's Chicken - The Sloppy Zach French Fries Sauces - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Zach was a good experience. I didn't go too hot/spicy because I was on my lunch break and didn't want to over do it. It was around $9 for this sandwich but the size was great for that price. The chicken was juicy and fresh to order. Came with two big chicken strips in a bun with their coleslaw and pickles. Next time I'll go a bit spicier. The only fault was, everything was done via kiosk. I'm a people person and would have enjoyed some human interaction when ordering and what not. I had some questions being it my first time and there was no one around to answer them. Could have had some music going in the place too. read more

Zach's Chicken - Zach's Original no pickles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

We have eaten at Zach's Chicken a few times and it was good. The food was hot and fresh and we loved it. We went recently and the chicken was filled with grease and was not hot like usual. My husband and I still ate it because we liked it before but this time we both got sick. I am thinking it was because of all the grease or maybe it was the temperature of the chicken. Unfortunately we will not be eating at Zach's chicken again, which is too bad because we did really like it. Quality control in food is very important. read more

Treasure Chest. Flawless Execution and deceptively simple...HUGE FLAVOR, this chicken packs a punch. Fried or Grilled, chef driven and five star flavor, hints of cumin, paprika, white pepper, cayenne...its phenomenal. its really the best chicken wrap Ive ever had. Fried to Order, Scrumptious. Convenient Screen Service Order, Less than $20. Will recommend and return. Nom nom nom read more

Zach's Chicken - HUGE Zachs Wrap with Kale Slaw, Chicken Tenders, Smoky Golden Sauce, Grilled Flour Wrap. Deceptively Simple, Executed Flawlessly - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Always a great experience when coming to Zach's! Noel & Jake (Jacob) are always nice and welcoming when coming in through the door! Food is always coming out nice and hot, never once had a problem with it! Go to Zach's, you won't regret it! read more

Got a chance to try this place and thought it wasn't too bad. I ordered the chicken tenders and it was nice and crispy but could have used more flavor to it. I got the second highest spice level and wish it had more of a kick to it. The ranch was just okay compared to other places. Not sure I would eat here again unless someone wanted to go here read more

My kids enjoyed the chicken as it was crispy but tender and moist inside. The restaurant is very clean and lots of seating. We walked in used the kiosks for ordering and our food was up quickly. The staff was super friendly and answered any questions we had. Will go back to try more! read more

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Walked in at about 7:15 on a Tuesday and even though I knew they closed at 8:00, I thought that 45 minutes would be plenty of time to order some fresh food. I was the only one in the place. I placed my order at the kiosk: a slider, fries & a can of Diet Coke. While the employee was nice, the food was not. I am in town for work and wanted to get back to my hotel, so got my order to go. My hotel was only 3 miles down the road; less than 6 minutes away. I was so excited based on the previous reviews, to try. Sadly, The slider bun was hard, the kale salad added was super wilted & had a weird sweetness to it, the fries were limp & cold. Even the chicken was tasteless and rubbery. Just terrible. Sorry to say, I was not impressed and would not go back nor recommend this joint to anyone. I should have just rolled through Chic-fil-A. read more

Zach's Chicken - Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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5 stars for a chain fried chicken chain?? Yep. It was that good - the entire experience. Walked in and immediately greeted (genuinely), an employee came around the counter to see if we needed help with the kiosk or had any questions, and the place was spotless. Music not too loud. But the best part was the food - I am a fried chicken fanatic and highly skeptical of most claims to fame, but these tenders were huge, perfectly fried (crispy outside, succulent and moist inside), the spice was actually VERY spicy, and the fries amazing. Considering the portion size and quality - Zach's buried the competition. We have a new chicken place! read more