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06/02/2026
Can we pull ya for a watch party? 🏝️☀️
Join us TONIGHT and every Thursday for Love Island watch parties at the Crack shack in PB 🫶🏼✨
Come from the drama, stay for the drink and bite specials 🍹 along with prizes and more!! ☀️✨
06/01/2026
Catch the glow with our NEW Golden Hour Tender Platter☀️
Hot honey tenders, ranch drizzle, fresh herbs, all with a view 🌅
Order 6+ tenders to get the platter starting at $10
Available on Wednesdays 6-8pm at the bar and patio in Pacific Beach ONLY 🫢
Come for the tendies stay for the sunset 🌅
05/30/2026
I GOT A TEXT !! 💬
Did you know we’re hosting a Love Island premiere night !? Come couple up with us on Tuesday, June 2nd @ 6pm to kick off the summer with the new islanders 🌴✨
We’ll be hosting every Thursday for the rest of the Love Island summer 🌊☀️
Come for the drama, stay for the drinks and bites 👀🐔 with our EXCLUSIVE love island menu! Along with activities, prizes, and custom cups 😮💨
See you there mamacitas! ✨🤍
05/23/2026
Your new fav PB hang out spot just dropped this weekend btw 😮💨🎉
Our PB bar + patio is now OPEN and we’re celebrating ALL WEEKEND LONG with 50% off your bar tab if you say “chicken butt” at the register 🐔🍑
Bring all ya side chicks and Let’s cluckin” party 🎉😚
05/17/2026
Happy International Celiac Awareness Day! 💚🐔
Today, we want to show some love to our celiac community and remind you that our Costa Mesa coop is now serving fully gluten-free fried chicken ✨ That means ALL fryers at this location are dedicated gluten-free fryers!
And for our San Diego friends: Our Encinitas coop also has a separate dedicated gluten-free fryer just for our bone-in chicken 🙌
We see you, we hear you, and we’re continuing to work hard to make The Crack Shack an even more accommodating place for everyone to enjoy the fun 😌🍗
05/05/2026
Make our NEW Philly Cheesesteak with us 🤤have you tried the CHICK-FIL-Adelphia yet?
05/02/2026
Costa Mesa 🤝 rotisserie chicken 🐔
Starting TODAY, we’re introducing rotisserie chicken with lemon schmaltz for $26 until supplies last each day.
Feeding your crew? Add slaw + biscuits for $12!
Any leftover birds get turned into our Clucky Pastor Burrito 🌯💚 (no food waste over here)
Dinner is handled. 😚
04/27/2026
Don’t mind us dropping some heat this Monday 🔥😚
Now introducing:
• NEW Chick-Fil-Adelphia 🐔 because we were due for a Philly Cheesesteak ($17 SoCal & $18 Vegas)
• NEW Ari’s Rice Krispie Treat ($3.50 SoCal & $4 Vegas)
• UPDATED Downward Dog ($14 SD ONLY)
Come pull up hungry
04/07/2026
SHACK MADNESS CHAMPIONSHIP 🔥🏀
It all comes down to this… The fan favorite Firebird vs. The Golden Tender Combo.
Cast your vote down below on who you think should take the trophy 🏆
May the best bite win.
03/23/2026
We hope this clears any confusion, thank you all for understanding.
03/16/2026
The Crack Shack 🤝
We partnered with our friends at Wynston’s Ice Cream and gave our shakes a serious upgrade 🍦
Say hello to our two NEW flavors that dropped today:
• Key Lime Pie 🍋🟩
• Strawberry Shortcake 🍓
Now shaking’ only at our Southern California locations!
Come taste the difference 😛
03/12/2026
It’s okay to lose control over this one 🐔x 🍦
Taste the upgrade Monday 3.16.26
03/08/2026
Hey Costa Mess peeps 🐥 OC Restaurant Week is HERE and we’re bringing the crispy deals 🔥
$15 Lunch Sets
Coop Deville Set
• 2 Coop Deville sliders
• Regular hand-cut fries
• Any fountain drink
OR
Firebird Set
• 2 Firebird sliders
• Regular hand-cut fries
• Any fountain drink
$30 Dinner Bone-In meal
• 5-piece Jidori bone-in fried chicken
• Baja Chop side salad or SoCal Cobb side salad
• Regular hand-cut fries
Only available March 8th - March 14th! 🐔
Good food. Good chicken. Solid deals.
02/12/2026
Roses are red, chicken is fried. Grab your Valentine and come inside! ❤️
02/10/2026
Resisting the urge to overshare
02/09/2026
DeBí CoMER MáS PoLLO
02/05/2026
Practicing boundaries.
02/04/2026
Nope just a huge fan 🐔
01/29/2026
You know it’s true friendship, when the share deal works out. 🤝
01/27/2026
Don’t fumble good prices 😉🏈 Go BIG and feed the whole flock with one of our 3 EXCLUSIVE Game Day catering packs!
The sideline spread - feeds 6-8: One signature chicken + choice of fries + 1 side chick for $125 🐔
The Vince Lombardi - feeds 18-24: 2 signature chicken + 24 mini sandwiches + 24 deviled eggs + 3 side chicks 🐣
The Quick Peck + Big Pe**er Bundle - feeds 8-14: 12 chicken tenders + 6 mini biscuits + large hand cut fries + honey chive butter + dill pickles + ranch + 24 mini sandwiches + 2 side chicks. 🤭
Earn double loyalty points on any catering order, and receive free delivery on orders over $300 ✨
01/26/2026
New cocktails. Refreshed happy hour. Your weekday just got upgraded.
01/22/2026
Swipe to meet our newest addition to the coop 🎷🎶
01/21/2026
We hope you guessed right… things are gettin’ groovy this year 🍟
04/23/2025
2, 4, 6, 8, who do we appreciate?! 📣
Admins, moms, teachers, nurses...the list goes on. Show them all some love with chicken & swag🍗🧢 Order at the link in bio, or visit your local coop!
04/21/2025
Time to add SPRING BEAK and all-new item drops to your cals📆 Introducing...
🌱 LIMITED-TIME Spring Beak Sandwich
🥛 NEW Milk & Sugar Cookies Shake
🥦 UPDATED Downward Dog
🍪 NEW Drea's Cookie
04/18/2025
I see my future and it is bright🔮🍴
NEW & RETURNING items comin' at ya this Monday, 4/21...
04/01/2025
Sneak peep our health & wellness line “Egg-ceptional Beauty” by Crack Shack; dropping SOON🧴🧖🏽♀️
03/07/2025
Quality ingredients mean nothing without a quality flock. Shout out to our AMAZING teams at each coop that create a culture and atmosphere we're cluckin' proud to show off👊 💯 Happy employee appreciation day!
03/02/2025
Orange County Restaurant Week starts NOW📣
Stop by the Costa Mesa coop this week for OCRW sando & bone-in specials alongside good brews, cocktails, & vibes🍔 🍗 🍻
01/21/2025
Sunny 'Daise ahead🍳
01/08/2025
The Pacific Beach coop is OFFICIALLY HATCHING IN FEBRUARY 2025. Get a sneak peep of the coastal coop 👆 and get ready for the arrival of BETTER CHICKEN in PB. Tag a friend in the comments below and we’ll surprise 5 clucky people with something special.
Make sure to join the mailing list for the official grand opening date, chances to win VIP pre-opening tix, & big cluckin’ giveaways 🍗
01/06/2025
2025 brings an ALL-NEW MENU LINEUP❗🆕 Peep the newest additions below:
Limited-time cubano style vibes: MIAMI VICE🌴
The sunniest of starts to the day: SUNNY 'DAISE☀️
Make it saucy with all-new toss sauce: SMOKY TANG BUTTER🍊
Return of a classic rendition: DOWNWARD DOG🧘
PLUS, Cookies & Cream Cookie throwback and all-new shakes.
Visit your local coop to get your wings on the latest arrivals.
12/24/2024
Leaving honey butter bone-in out for the big guy tonight🍗
Happy holidays to all🎄 All coops will close at 3pm today and are closed tomorrow, Christmas Day.
12/18/2024
An all-American west coast winter❄️ 🌴
12/15/2024
'Tis the season for cluck & goodies🎁 Purchase a $20+ gift card or merch this month, and receive a complimentary Crack Shack ornament to add some Chickmas cheer.
Address
196 East 17th Street
Costa Mesa, CA
92627
For those using public transport, there are several bus stops along East 17th Street, which is within walking distance of The Crack Shack. Alternatively, the South Coast Plaza Metrolink Station is approximately a 10-minute drive away.
For those driving to The Crack Shack, take the CA-55 South and exit at Baker Street. Turn right onto Baker Street and continue for around 1 mile until you reach East 17th Street. Turn left onto East 17th Street and continue for approximately half a mile until you see The Crack Shack on your left-hand side.
There is limited parking available on-site at The Crack Shack, including several designated accessible parking spaces. Additional street parking is also available in the surrounding area but may be limited during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10:30am - 9pm |
| Tuesday |
10:30am - 9pm |
| Wednesday |
10:30am - 9pm |
| Thursday |
10:30am - 9pm |
| Friday |
10:30am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
10am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
10am - 9pm |
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What people say
The Crack Shack in Costa Mesa is a must-visit for anyone who loves fried chicken. Their "SoCal Style" fried chicken sandwich has received national acclaim and it's easy to see why. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a perfect blend of spices that make it truly addictive. But The Crack Shack isn't just about the chicken - their menu is full of delicious options that are sure to satisfy any craving. From their deviled eggs to their biscuits and gravy, every dish is made with care and attention to detail. And let's not forget about the atmosphere - The Crack Shack has a fun, laid-back vibe that makes it the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or family. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a leisurely lunch, The Crack Shack is definitely worth checking out.
