Walked by it and i may have missed it. I asked questions to the coffee shop about the place and they said it was out of business and the other chicken shop is called Chubbs Chicken. I didn't bother to look to see if they were open around the back of the coffee shop. Again, i was notified the Kickin Chicken is OUT OF BUSINESS.
Laura A.
I am so f**king sad this place is closing. This review is way long overdue. My partner and I love Kickin Chicken and were so heartbroken when we heard they will be closing at the end of the month. Amazing fried chicken and they have always been super friendly. I will miss them so much.
Sina Panahi
I ordered korean chicken and sesame salad the chicken was horrible and was the worst quality chicken i ever had and the chicken in salad was like chicken imitation or canned chicken with little lettuce for 14$ just not right and had diarrhea following day
John D.
This place has amazing chicken. It was cooked perfectly - tender juicy inside and nice and crispy outside. The sauce is amazing!
Gabby S.
I'm so sad this place is closing...best chicken sandwich in Santa Cruz hands down. Great customer service, staff always does takeout orders quickly and efficiently. The diablo chicken sandwich is a masterpiece, especially when you get there waffle fries with it
Chris Meyer
Takeout and the chicken was still crispy for the last bite. Also great service
Jeremy Morgan
10.75 for a pretty killer chicken sandwich - cant complain!!
Anna H.
Goddamnnn. Did not expect such good chicken! They have perfected their cooking time and batter. Just the right amount of crispiness and crunch. Super juicy and flavorful- their blend has a touch of sweetness but it complements the chicken very well. I don't know where they get their bread but it's so freaking good and fluffy. Not the biggest fan of their fried rice but I can see how others will like it--more of a fusion fried rice with the kewpie mayo on top. Definitely get the hot chicken from here! If you're a fan of spicy get one level up from what you usually get-I got spicy and it was more of a mild.
Colin Hortman
Best fried chicken in Santa Cruz. Plesse add the fruit haberno to your regular additions. Always stellar food
John Freitas
maybe it was an off day for them. but that was the worst meal I have tried to eat in a long time. will never order from them again.
Just tried this place for my first time!! And I have to say, I'm super impressed and happy. I tried the Chicken & waffles (amazing waffles & perfect texture), the Chicken Sandwich (absolutely delicious), the waffle fries (one can never go wrong), and lastly the Korean fried chicken (perfect start to my meal). All dishes were awesome and I'm super full & happy. Highly recommend!
Molly Finkelstein
Wait forever for overpriced small dishes without sides...
Shin M.
I got the chicken katsu over fried rice with macaroni and fries on the side. The chicken katsu was very flavorful and tasted good over the fried rice. I enjoyed it. The macaroni was OK. The fries were skinny fries- pretty good. I also tried the chicken tenders- they were just ok. I would definitely recommend the chicken katsu over the tenders. The inside had a handful of booths to sit at. I would come again for the chicken katsu. A bit pricey for a fast casual.
May Z.
Finally tried Kickin Chicken! I got the chicken sandwich and my mom got the sesame chicken salad. I give them mad props for their set up. Super easy, efficient and Covid friendly. The dude who helped me provided excellent customer service. It seemed like he even liked his job! The chicken itself was fried nicely, juicy, crispy, not over cooked. The sandwich was a little dry for me (but I am admittedly a saucy person). I ended up adding some of my Moms salad to my sandwich. Then it was definitely one of the top 5 fried chicken sandwiches I'd had. Moms salad was bomb! It had little gem lettuce, cabbage, cilantro, shredded chicken with sesame lime dressing and topped with fried wontons. The dressing went so well with the sandwich and so did the cilantro flavoring! I definitely recommend asking for a side of it. Overall, I'll be back to try more items.
Victoria G.
Easily the best chicken I've ever had. So juicy, flavorful, and a little bit sweet. On top of that, their kimchi fried rice is heavenly. I even get the vegetarian version and am blown away, each time. The prices are unbeatable for the amount of food and flavor I get! I've ordered delivery a bunch of times, trust me when I say the quality is not diminished on the drive to my place. This place is a gem - try it out if you haven't already.
Walked by it and i may have missed it. I asked questions to the coffee shop about the place and they said it was out of business and the other chicken shop is called Chubbs Chicken. I didn't bother to look to see if they were open around the back of the coffee shop. Again, i was notified the Kickin Chicken is OUT OF BUSINESS.
I am so f**king sad this place is closing. This review is way long overdue. My partner and I love Kickin Chicken and were so heartbroken when we heard they will be closing at the end of the month. Amazing fried chicken and they have always been super friendly. I will miss them so much.
I ordered korean chicken and sesame salad the chicken was horrible and was the worst quality chicken i ever had and the chicken in salad was like chicken imitation or canned chicken with little lettuce for 14$ just not right and had diarrhea following day
This place has amazing chicken. It was cooked perfectly - tender juicy inside and nice and crispy outside. The sauce is amazing!
I'm so sad this place is closing...best chicken sandwich in Santa Cruz hands down. Great customer service, staff always does takeout orders quickly and efficiently. The diablo chicken sandwich is a masterpiece, especially when you get there waffle fries with it
Takeout and the chicken was still crispy for the last bite. Also great service
10.75 for a pretty killer chicken sandwich - cant complain!!
Goddamnnn. Did not expect such good chicken! They have perfected their cooking time and batter. Just the right amount of crispiness and crunch. Super juicy and flavorful- their blend has a touch of sweetness but it complements the chicken very well. I don't know where they get their bread but it's so freaking good and fluffy. Not the biggest fan of their fried rice but I can see how others will like it--more of a fusion fried rice with the kewpie mayo on top. Definitely get the hot chicken from here! If you're a fan of spicy get one level up from what you usually get-I got spicy and it was more of a mild.
Best fried chicken in Santa Cruz. Plesse add the fruit haberno to your regular additions. Always stellar food
maybe it was an off day for them. but that was the worst meal I have tried to eat in a long time. will never order from them again.
Restaurantji Recommends
Just tried this place for my first time!! And I have to say, I'm super impressed and happy. I tried the Chicken & waffles (amazing waffles & perfect texture), the Chicken Sandwich (absolutely delicious), the waffle fries (one can never go wrong), and lastly the Korean fried chicken (perfect start to my meal). All dishes were awesome and I'm super full & happy. Highly recommend!
Wait forever for overpriced small dishes without sides...
I got the chicken katsu over fried rice with macaroni and fries on the side. The chicken katsu was very flavorful and tasted good over the fried rice. I enjoyed it. The macaroni was OK. The fries were skinny fries- pretty good. I also tried the chicken tenders- they were just ok. I would definitely recommend the chicken katsu over the tenders. The inside had a handful of booths to sit at. I would come again for the chicken katsu. A bit pricey for a fast casual.
Finally tried Kickin Chicken! I got the chicken sandwich and my mom got the sesame chicken salad. I give them mad props for their set up. Super easy, efficient and Covid friendly. The dude who helped me provided excellent customer service. It seemed like he even liked his job! The chicken itself was fried nicely, juicy, crispy, not over cooked. The sandwich was a little dry for me (but I am admittedly a saucy person). I ended up adding some of my Moms salad to my sandwich. Then it was definitely one of the top 5 fried chicken sandwiches I'd had. Moms salad was bomb! It had little gem lettuce, cabbage, cilantro, shredded chicken with sesame lime dressing and topped with fried wontons. The dressing went so well with the sandwich and so did the cilantro flavoring! I definitely recommend asking for a side of it. Overall, I'll be back to try more items.
Easily the best chicken I've ever had. So juicy, flavorful, and a little bit sweet. On top of that, their kimchi fried rice is heavenly. I even get the vegetarian version and am blown away, each time. The prices are unbeatable for the amount of food and flavor I get! I've ordered delivery a bunch of times, trust me when I say the quality is not diminished on the drive to my place. This place is a gem - try it out if you haven't already.