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(408) 287-4098
31 North Market Street
San Jose,
CA
95113
37.336
-121.8924
Neighborhoods: Central, Central San Jose
Hours:
Monday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Last updated 10.14.11
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What People Are Saying About Sonoma Chicken Coop
Featured Review
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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.
Editor's Tips
- 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.
01/31/11
Good but not great
by RMarkham at Citysearch
I have been here twice for lunch. It gets busy during the luch hour because of their location. The service is ok, and the salads are good. The first time I ordered the chicken, I thought it was very good. However, the last time I ordered the same chicken dish, it was a bit greasy & did not taste the same. I may go there again a 3rd time just to make sure.
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.
05/02/08
Check it out.
by matt804 at Citysearch
Can't beat this place for value. Sonoma Chicken Coop lives up to its claim to fame: quality, inexpensive food. The menu has a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, steaks, seafood, pastas, you name it. I've been here a handful of times for that very reason, there is always something for all. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. For the nights there are heated lamps and The live band is definitely a nice touch. If you're a pizza lover I highly recommend the bbq chicken pizza.
