(408) 287-4098
31 North Market Street
San Jose,
CA
95113
37.336
-121.8924
Neighborhoods: Central San Jose, Central
What People Are Saying About Sonoma Chicken Coop
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Despite its faux chic-Southwestern decor, this roaster is a basic order-at-the-counter fast-food restaurant. A weekday lunch crowd comes for the juicy chicken tenderized on a rotisserie grill. But many also enjoy other items on the diverse menu like the veggie risotto and salmon linguini. Salads, such as the Grove salad, mixed with sweet-and-sour mango, grapefruit and orange slices, are also popular.
11/06/09
Yeah, not so much
by CDBN at Citysearch
I really wanted to love this place. I had been promising myself to try it out for the last two years. Now, I wish that I had not gone.
I have been 3 times as I think it is unfair to judge a place on one visit or one dish. The salads are fresh and really good, but the chicken is just plain greasy and there is some sort of 'spice' or 'herb' that leaves an 'off' taste in our mouths.
If you work near a SCC, it is a great place to grab a light salad lunch. But, I would not go out of my way to get there nor do I suggest the chicken.
- Pros: Friendly staff, good salads
- Cons: Greasy chicken and some sides are unappetizing
02/20/09
Poor quality
by LauriePrather at Citysearch
I agree with the last reviewer. The quality of the food just was not up to par. The portions were large, while the flavor was forgettable. While the place is not expensive, I'd recommend spending your money elsewhere.
05/11/08
Terrible
by aubinit at Citysearch
This place is absolutely horrible. I would not recommend it to my worst enemy.
Prices are outrageous for what you're getting; they basically charge you sit-down restaurant prices for fast-food quality.
I had heard mixed reviews so my wife & I decided to try it out... that was a mistake.
WAY over-rated and over-priced. Stay away.
The Details on Sonoma Chicken Coop
Save Money:
Instead of ordering two quarter chickens for $6.50 a pop, buy a half bird for $7.99 and split it with a friend.
Parking:
Street parking can be tough. But the nearby garage is free on weekdays after 6pm and on weekends.
When to Go:
Avoid the weekday lunch crowd that fills the place from 11:30am to 1pm and steer clear of the restaurant on nights when nearby HP Pavilion hosts events.
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