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Sonoma Chicken Coop is located in California. This place is moderately priced. This Italian restaurant is known for its pizza. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This place features delivery, catering, and lunch. This restaurant is handicap accessible and good for groups.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a bazillion times with the hubby!! You can't go wrong here!! We've tried much of their menu including the Apple Harvest Salad, Penne Pomodoro, Chicken Marsala and their plain ol'...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very okay. Reminds me too much of a cafeteria. The idea is great in theory, but sometimes the execution is questionable. For example, I ordered veggie risotto and got rice swimming in milk with a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here multiple times. The first few times I came because I heard it was awesome. I didn't know what to order -- I was left feeling like this place didn't live up to the hype. But then I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here this past Sunday to watch some football with friends and had a great time. We got there a little late, but since they had a table we were seated immediatly. They have a good amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with the sorority for a sisterhood dinner (yeh yeh..)... I ordered the side Caesar salad and it was just awful. They smothered the lettuce in a thick dressing and piled on all this cheese.....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If this is your first time going here, you must get the CHICKEN CARBONARA!! It's the best dish here!!Sonoma Chicken Coop is a good place to go out to eat if you are with alot of friends. That way, you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for a fun, casual place to eat out with a bunch of friends, you should consider this place. The portions are genearl, they have outdoor patio seating, there is usually a live band...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite Sonoma Chicken Coop location, but that still does not merit more than 3 stars. The service here is friendlier than the Campbell location. However, the food is still about the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food there is always good the the service is always the best. They are quick on gettin your food and the cost of it is very fair.
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You must order only the Chicken Carbonara! My absolute favorite dish and i order this religiously everytime i'm here- which is at least once a month! It's tender chicken breast, with bacon, green...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I think their head chef, or the sou chef, or even their cooks should try their dishes before handling it out!
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seems that almost everyone in the South Bay has a raging hard-on for this place, so I thought that collective turgidity warranted a visit.Unfortunately this place is overwhelmingly blah. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As the name of restaurant says and other Yelpers mention...chicken is the specialty. I've been here 2 or 3 times and went again last night for a group dinner. We picked the place because it's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything I've tasted here is delicious so far, especially the chocolate fondue which I love. The pasta and pizza are also recommended. I like the system they have here: you get in line, order, get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The 3 of us grabbed a quick bite here last night before heading over to the GREEN DAY CONCERT! It's been a while since I've been back and I usually order the salmon risotto. Wanting to try another...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what it is, but this place is lacking the "oomph" that it used to have. A bunch of co-workers and I used to come here on a regular basis because it was right across the street from our...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here before checking out a comedy show at the Improv. This place is great for large groups since you order your own food at the counter and they have plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken entrees here are good. The rooster BBQ is good on flavor. Their leaky mashed potatoes and rice are awesome too. Their prices are actually really reasonable. Finish it off with the fondue...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Sonoma Chicken Coop is a rather interesting experience, and the food is good... but for a restaurant that has chicken in the name, you'd think their chicken would be of better quality.In the most...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the best part of this place is the free slices of foccacia(sp) that you get if the line is too long! otherwise, your basic chicken/pasta place.i have head they have awesome deserts!
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All my friends and family know I'm a die-hard chicken lover. Okay, maybe not that extreme but I've pretty much been in love since I was a kid so I knew this would be the place for me. I've had lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pesto pasta...yummmmm! I have been craving it, so when I was here the other day with a couple friends, I got it & a side house salad w/raspberry vinaigrette & it still came with a slice of "focaccia"...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My then Fiance and now husband introduced me to this place, and I went to pick up dinner last night.I ordered the Salmon Risotto - lightly baked salmon served over a mixed vegetable risotto which was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and friendly restaurant staff. What more do you want? =)
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm on a low budget and want good food, I'd go here. I love the outdoor seating--there's a canvas covering the tables and heat lamps. My favorite dish is the lime-grilled chicken. Most of their...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
whenever i think of sonoma chicken coop i think of a more sophisticated version of a cafeteria. you order up front, wait for your food to be prepped by the assembly line of worker bees, and then when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was visiting my friend when I went there with her. I like the atmosphere. Pretty spacious outdoor patio seating. They don't have wait staff, which I think is too bad, because they have an upscale...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place offers quality food for so-so prices. I need to try more of the typical chicken dishes. I've had the Sonoma Cobb salad, and the Chicken Caesar wrap. Both good, although the wrap was a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I have not updated my review since 2006! I feel that while the prices have gone up, the quality of the food has gone downhill big time. I miss the days when the owner would serve hot...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent chicken place. But of course it is not only chicken they sell. The pasta is great as well. I went there today to get out of the house and had the half chicken with pasta and pesto. I loved...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This restrant opens some different locations. I've tried all and San Jose downtown one is the best. I mean taste and quality of food.Usually order a whole roasted chicken without sauce and one of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Could not believe how good the Almaden Coop was, did not know that they had a full bar that opens up to a beautiful patio. Also the live music was really great as well as the specials.
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
**FOR FIRST TIMERS**: No waiters. Don't walk in and sit down and expect to get any service. Go order at the front. It's like a up scale fast food restaurant.This is my first time eating here with my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was a little dissappointed by the almaden location a couple times, but I still had some hope for the downtown and campbell ones. The tropical chicken salad(I am not 100% sure this is what it's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoma Chicken is a staple restaurant in downtown San Jose. Although I was pretty upset that they raised their prices, it is still a great deal.Beyond the usual quarter or half chicken with side...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good and reasonably priced. Decent selection of items to choose from. Portions have always been plentiful. Free refills.Last time I went here, I got a pretty big chicken parmasean, noodles...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Over the years I have tried different dishes here, some better than others. This location is very nice, it has a nice out door seating area and plenty of parking. The staff for the most part is really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love chicken. I love pasta. This place is a winner for anyone who likes either. It seems like everything here is delicious. For what I paid I got so much food. (Look at the picture I uploaded and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some people say that this place is soooo good..... Some people also say that this place is sooo overrated. I went ahead and tried this place out and I thought to myself.....Not too bad... I recall...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When we are hungry and only have $20 to spend who do we turn to? You guessed it...the COOP! No matter what you order, it is delicious and inexpensive. Although I recommend the Jalapeno Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i use to date this guy in san jose, i was in the area all the time and yet had been to this place. then in novemeber about 4 years ago... i decided to make my birthday dinner at this location....
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great Place to have lunch if you're broke, in a rush, starving, having lunch with a picky eater & looking for some delicious tasting food! They have weekly specials and desserts to literally die for....
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a big fan of Sonoma Chicken Coop a few years ago. They had good food and wine in a fun atmosphere, and it was always reliable. It's been a while since I've been to any of them, though --...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with the family on mother's day. atmosphere and weather was beautiful. no waitstaff, so we had to self serve, no big deal. ordered a variety of dishes consisting of pastas and grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A-OK!I've always heard my friends rave about this place but i honestly i didn't see what was the big hype about this place.My chicken was pretty dry and the only best part was the pizza they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I suppose this place is good for large groups... but I've been here three times and I do not get what the fuss is all about. The food is blah-tasting. Sure, the atmosphere is nice, but lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Chicken Coop! Whenever I'm in the SJ area (aka my bf dragging me to a Sharks game) I have to stop by for a meal. Sometimes I feel like I'm missing out on other new and exciting restaurants in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan of Sonoma, this place is great for for big groups. It helps that you pay beforehand so you're not stuck with a crazy bill in the end where you know most people skimp out on. They're really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Next to th Market parking structure.http://www.yelp.com/biz/csj-market-and-san-pedro-square-parking-garage-san-jose#hrid:bCBzCyo0ws25oep8itetZQ/src:selfOrdered the walnut and chicken salad and the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the Best bbq chicken .Cant get enough . My kids Love the chocolate fondue . Cant wait to go again !!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's cheap. it's good. and it's fast.what more can you ask for, honestly? yeah so it's not the best quality but look at the prices. no shit? And overall for the service to be so fast, it's most def....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes the food is just ok, but I still happen to be a big fan of this place. On a nice day, I recommend sitting outside in the patio. It's very enjoyable! I also like that it's easy to come here...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Prices are okay, stay away from some food though! Definitely the burgers, dry and tasteless as they come. The patio outside is nice. Service is fair. Worth the trip just be picky when choosing.
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the easter brunch, wow what a spread, going to pig out on mothers day as they are having another food extravaganza. We ate our food out on the patio, really nice set-up and I like the way they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was so starved when we went to look for this place at our lunch break at the WIC conference. I was so tired to eat anything that morning. Once we found it, I felt so relieved knowing I will be fed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the foods are alright. The BBQ is good stuff. After eating the alfredo, I feel like I weight a million pounds heavier. One time, my chicken was still pink in the middle and grossed me out so...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure if it's my pregnancy food aversions or not, but this place grosses me out. Some of their salads are ok--BBQ chicken especially. Avoid the hamburger at all costs. I live very local and am lazy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is totally average. It is better than their Almaden expressway location which is the shits and I may come back here if I'm going to the arena but I'll never go out of way to eat here.I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive Excellence, definitely inexpensive, ... excellence is a little bit of a stretch but it is definitely A-OK...Never my first choice for lunch when i am downtown and will actually only go if...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 starsCame here with some coworkers a couple of weeks ago. Everything on the menu sounded tasty and I thought I had it settled, but then I got to the counter and saw their daily specials displayed...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know, as much as it pains me to admit this (being a snooty card-carrying monocle and top hat wearer), I rather enjoyed my first experience at Sonoma Chicken Coop. Sure, it's "safe" mass-market...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I normally go to the one in Campbell. I love their food and cleanliness environment. My friend and I were going to take the kiddos to the museum down the street and I wanted my friend to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No good.I went to the Campbell location but only had dessert. Now I can finally comment on the chicken. I shared a half chicken ($9.99) with my friend it was really dry. This is the case with a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, I'm not a big fan of Sonoma Chicken Coop. Every single time I've come for dinner or lunch here, I walk away disappointed and do not feel satisfied. The food is kind of bland, really, which...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been coming here for years, and I have to say, I am never disappointed! i love the fact that you order at the counter, they brew their own beer, you can dress your own salads, and so on. Not to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe the one in Campbell tastes better, but this one tastes like slop to me. It just seems a lot more low class, but maybe it's because this one caters to the club goers. It just doesn't taste as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You come in and order from the front. They give you a beacon and you get yourself a seat and wait til it rings. You then go and get your food. The food was decent, not extremely great as people make...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been a fan of the Coop since they opened many years ago. Their service is fast & the food is great. Went there the other day with my BFOTS & as usual they never let me down. You can't beat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is quantity over quality. The portions are huge! Thank goodness I had a guy to finish my leftovers. I felt like I was at a fast food joint. Not an ideal dinner spot. But seriously would it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
its actually a good place to dine with friends and/or family. a nice dinner date would be lovely as well. customers always look for cheaper food to eat and this is quite cheap, has a price that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food. Fast Service. Their Salads and Chicken dishes are excellent. :)My favorite Salad is the Apple Harvest Salad...My favorite Chicken dish is the Roost-tisserie Chicken with Warm Lemon...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place has gone downhill a lot in the last couple years. Sauce on the chicken isn't as good, the grilled artichoke was room temperature, and things are just generally thrown together fast and not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would say the quarter chicken meal is pretty cheap for $7.99. Did not fill me up though and my sister says the portions are way smaller than the one in campbell. Don't get the wings for "starters"...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice place to go to when the weathers warm (or not) but you sit in the patio area in the back and sometimes they have a live band playing. The food is really good... i love their cabonara....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went for a coworkers Bday party, we were seated in the outside patio. It would have been nice if they had turned on the heat lamps, it was cold that night. I ordered the Spaghetti with meatballs....
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here several times including yesterday. Just in case you have not been there yet, you order at the counter and pick up your food when your buzzer lights up.I ordered the BBQ chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
believe it or not, i have been living in san jose for the longest time and i finally had the chance to come here. you could tell, i am long overdue.i have heard a variety of different opinions of this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot what I had, but it's an after-the-club spot to hit up! the food, (whatever it was) was realllly good. Nice decor, good service. Really, what more could you ask for.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
so parking is a pain. your best bet is to park in the garage. i really like the patio seating. you order your food and then you wait, pick it up, sit down and eat. self serve. its nice. im a sandwich...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We really like this place, but hate the parking. In my opinion; this place has the best calamari in the bay area and I have not been disappointed by any of their other dishes. Good service too!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I heard this place was the best- huge portion, high quality and love price. Once I even overheard a guy at the san jose airport telling another bay area tourist to eat here. So I decided to try. We...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the longest time I was under my own impression that I had never been to sonoma chicken coop.. Then it occured to me.. I had been to Sonoma chicken coop on Octoberfest two years in a row, only in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just love their chicken here. Very tender and juicy, even their chicken breasts. My fiance and I usually avoid white meat at other places because it's often overcooked and dry, but not here. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first time here and probably my last. Very pricey for portion size and mediocre quality. Well, that's what I get for ordering a steak in a chicken place. It was tough, and under-cooked to order....
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YAY! I love this place!!! It USED to be a lot better, until the private owners sold it to the bigger corp and then they started raising their prices, changing the menu, and the service became less...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this restuarant. First is they service is very fast, the food is awesome unfortunately they are charging too much now, I guess because of the economy. I love the chicken carbona (chicken with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoma Chicken Coop is one of the better cafeteria style restaurants around. Food is good and cheap. I've been here for dinner a few times and I've never had any problems. I like the outside seating...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places!!I was introduced to this place years ago and have taken a few friends here since to spread its delicious goodness. I usually tend to get the same things when I visit but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted my baby's daddy to experience the Coop, so I came back the next day for lunch with him and our son. This time I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Quesadilla, he ordered the Double Cheeseburger and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, this place isn't as great as I remembered. The chicken I usually get is not as mouth watering as it was before. The bread that comes with the meal seems like it has been sitting out for hours....
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I just realized I still have not reviewed this place despite the numerous times that I have been here whenever I go to downtown SJ, b/c the BF loves this place. It seems as if this place has...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My first impression was this place has a nice atmosphere and well-executed cafeteria-style dining. The menu choices were heavily fish-oriented, so if you don't like seafood, keep that in mind.I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work near Sonoma and I always love coming here to eat. The prices are affordable, the food tastes good, and the service is fast! Lunchtime is normally a nightmare, where my coworkers and I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
omgawdd, this place is soooooo freakin good. went there for the first time today w/ coworkers and i had the skillet chicken carbonara. SO GOOD!! i'm totally going back :D
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Coop is always packed at lunch so you can't help but figure it must be good. Well, just because everyone else is willing to stand in a long line to order and then wait again to get your food (in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their water tastes funny. And when I went up to the manager to tell them, she sort of gave me attitude and said, "Well, that's the only type of water we have." Or else, I would give this particular...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I only come here to celebrate certain occasions like reunions, dates, or birthdays, but definitely not the out of the blue crave.I have mixed feelings about the place. I get really, really quick...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is decently priced and you do get more bang for your buck. I was indecisive in what to get so impulsively I went with the BBQ Chicken Quesadillas. Being about $10, I thought it would come with a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I saw some snooty high school bitches glaring at me and eyeing my handbag as I walked in. Get yer own bag, bitches, when you actually start working and when daddy isn't the source of all that cash in...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the first time i went to this place was actually for my roommates birthday last year and since then i been wanting to come as more often.their tiramisu and other desserts are GREAT their unlimmited...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The food is consistently good at reasonable prices for the serving you get. My favorites are the calamari, skillet chicken carbonara, and meatball and Italian sausage spaghetti. If...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey for what it is..A self service B quality cafeteria. Food is not mind-blowingly good but is consistent. It looks good and is presented well but tastes "ok".Nothing on the menu makes me want to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good spot for lunch -- a little pricey but good. Some of the dishes are better than others -- I had the soup the other day and it wasn't great, but my friend's chicken avocado sandwich was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2008
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If you are on a hurry or just get that urge to eat a whole meal at a decent price, then here is the place to go...people are nice, and you can ask for more of their seasoned foccacia bread as you would...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i just can't complain. good food. self served. good layout. good environment.
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Place is pretty damn awesome. have a good dinner thats relatively cheap then head out for a night in downtown. Kinda makes me feel like i am in elementary school again because you bring your own food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always pass this place during my gallivants downtown and have been curious as to what makes this place worth stopping by and grabbing a bite. I got my chance to sample the poultry last night. A...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to Sonoma Chicken Coop for years. As far as meat is concerned, I only eat chicken, so this seems like the perfect place for me! I liked the idea when they first opened and I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always reluctantly go here, but I end up enjoying my meal more so than I expected. Sort of like your best pal's house parties that you expect to be lame, but you always end up having more fun than...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love it when older people (50-60 yrs old) who are people I'm working with think they know all the great spots to eat and then when they ask you what you think, you have to go easy on them..and tell...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoma Chicken is pretty good, but not amazing. Definitely cures your craving for heavy and fatty food. Last night, I got the veggie panini and my friend got the pork sandwich (special). The one thing...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Before the Strikeforce event my wife and a few of her coworkers went to this place to get some real food rather than munch on event food all night. We share a plate of garlic shrimp Alfredo, I order a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lunch here was super tasty...I had the panini, and as a rule, i don't get super excited about veggie paninis at most places, cuz they are always so blah...but this one was especially tasty.I like how...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An outside patio, wide array of choices and foccacia bread with my Cannelloni, how can you not like this place? Located in front of the O'Flaherty's pub which serves nothing but beer (They have some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been to both locations, San Jose and Campbell..I like the san jose one better, not because it is in the middle of downtown because campbell is supposed to be in downtown also. I like the outside back...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
2 words--- Chicken Carbonara. YUMMMM!
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm forever in love with their quarter chicken rootisserie. I always get the BBQ sauce with side of pesto pasta and an extra side of grilled veggies. I got it again last night so I can have some...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The service is fast and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The lines go quickly during the lunch rush-hour, and there's never a wait on weekends! I always get the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love this restaurant. It can be great for groups (if you can find enough seats together) b/c there's something for everyone-- sandwiches, pizza, salad, seafood, pasta, etc. It's the best...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The quick service and self order atmosphere is a great place for big parties because you don't have to go through the hustle and bustle of splitting the check. The prices are reasonable and chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Three and a half stars... last time I went (about two weeks ago) I had the Skillet Chicken Carbonara. Way too salty, I couldn't even finish it. My friend had the Garlic Chicken Alfredo, which he...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I always thought Sonoma Chicken Coop was meh, and last Sunday when I went again after taking a 2 year break from the place confirmed my previous reviews.I think this place has great value for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with 2 other people and ordered my food to go yesterday afternoon. There was no wait and quite a few people sitting indoors and out.I ordered the 1/2 chicken with bbq sauce, the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here before but I've never ordered the chicken. This time, I went with the chicken and it blew me away. Tender with plenty of flavor. I also had the ribs and they melted off the bones. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times, and I've never been disappointed. Love their rotisserie chicken with bbq sauce and a side of pesto pasta. The garlic chicken alfredo pasta is also good. If I have room for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 stars really. I'm here before a sharks game. I love this place because it's fast, reasonably priced with a great selection. This place is great for groups since everyone will find something they...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is perfect for groups since everyone orders and pays for themselves. Quick service, generous servings, for what you get it's pretty cheap. If you want to eat great food but you're on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUM! Great food, portions big enough to share. Casual atmosphere. Friendly staff (owner?) always chats it up. Pay at the counter when you order (so you can pay for what you order vs having one of...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my default food stop when I get home from work late and have no food around, which is pretty often. I haven't found a better place for rotisserie chicken yet. I always order the half chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here three times without a single complaint. They take reservations which is perfect for big groups. It's easy and quick to order and get food. And the food has been very good each time we've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Regardless of time going to this place is alwaysa MISTAKE. The only time you will ctach me here now it by force. Possibly on an occasion when someone is planning a quick bday dinner or group dinner....
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the risotto here, both the grilled salmon and green veggie risotto. But how can you go to Sonoma 'Chicken' Coop and not get any chicken? Try the rotisserie chicken!!! I personally like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After avoiding this place for years, finally went for a friends'birthday. Why did I avoid this place? I was influenced by other Yelpers; that it was bad, overpriced & grease food with poor service?...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The cheese toast pesto things are great if you eat them right away! Dont wait or they will get hard!I have had some very forgettable dishes here.I also have had a few, very few good ones. I guess I...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's funny when you read the reviews. you get blah to godsend. I vote depends. Skip the busy time, thats when resturants take shortcuts to keep the line moving. Go a bit before the lunch rush or...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yum!! I love their Lime Chicken...you just taste that lime kick when you bite into it and it is never dry! I like going to both this one and the one in downtown Campbell. Just a little warning, if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh SCC...you are a friend of mine! ;)Now I have to state that this original location is the best one. Not to hate on the others, but this one really has their stuff down as far as service and food....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I friggin love this place...i just wish they would open one here in Hayward so I dont have to travel soooooo far! But its really worth it. Try the chicken carbonara! to die for! And it's pretty cheap...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a Derby Birthday last friday.Seating was not arranged how the b-day girl wanted but eventually they got it together.Brown Ale was good. I had the Chicken Carbonara. I swear a while ago...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the robust menu optinos here, prices are good to your wallet. If its a preliminary dating stage, I'll take her here.
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD:-Type: American & Grill-Variety: good variety of tasty foods without being too confusing-Quality: fairly excellent quality-Quantity: medium sized portions (will most likely finish entire plate...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
One of my friends took me here for dinner. The name of the restaurant sounds better than it tastes. I don't know if it was just the meal that I ordered or if it was the cleanliness of the restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sidewalk patio is cute. Upstairs balcony patio is nice too. Downtown Campbell is cute. The coop has live music too. All of the above are the plus's.Neg:I do not like to have to take a buzzer and come...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely one of my favorite places to eat! I love the atmosphere, love being able to sit outside on the patio on a nice summer evening. I dont recall ever having a bad experience at this place....
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, I am not a fan of chains usually, except for some southern breakfast chained which will not be named because sacrilege of all sacrilege they do not have one in California probably because all of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
God, this place really hits the spot when you want to eat half a chicken and get some good fixins along with it. They have classy sides, like leeky mashed potatoes and gravy, artichoke and Aioli,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love patio at Sonoma Chicken Coop. What I like about the food here is that is pretty inexpensive for what you are getting. I have never felt like I'm getting 'gourmet' food per se, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The more I rate restaurants, the more particular I've become. Gone are the days of handing out 5 stars so willingly. I had lunch here today with my friend. I've walked by the Coop many times, yet...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Price is too good for the quality and quantity!!Best place for lunch in downtown san jose!I really recommend this place to anyone.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was there on Sunday , we had the half chicken with mash potatoes, very good, we also had the spaghetti with meat balls, also excellent choice but the chicken is the specialty. the restaurant is self...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Coop serveral times. Everything I have had here has been good. I have not had a bad meal here. Everything has been cooked to perfection, hot, and delicious. I am impressed by...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love sonoma chicken. used to come here all the time for a good nice lunch and for all the eye candy. 1 for the outdoor seating, especially at lunch time in san jose(hot). the portions are always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have been to the Coop a couple of times. I always sit outside , and in times past there was a functioning water fountain that I absolutely loved! As you can tell I like the ambiance of running water...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been a fan of the coop since it opened years ago. Gourmet fast food, Whatta great idea. I'm SO glad they got rid of that awful, overly amplified PA system and got buzzers instead. They've also...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Sonoma Chicken Coop. You really couldn't take the time to melt the fondue?My companion and I dashed in for an unexpectedly late dinner about 30 minutes prior to closing time. One chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here once with a friend who seemed to like it quite a bit. He lives nearby and suggested this place for lunch. It's different because it's a cafeteria style restaurant where you go in and you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hater alert! If you've stood in a line in the Sonoma Chicken Coop and then tried their food, you would swear that either:A) the people in line haven't eaten in weeks and are willing to eat their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can be price (for lunch) and hit and miss depending on what you order, but if you order right, its great place to eat.The only two items which I swear by and I alternately crave and order are their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think the food is as good as it was before they branched out but the food is still pretty good.I grew up in Sonoma County and was never able to eat this cuisine because the plates generally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A reasonably priced place to grab a bite to eat for lunch... Their lunch specials seem to vary, which helps if you are feeling adventurous that day. Nice patio seating, parking garage on the same...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good place for lunch. they have a variety of options that will probably fit for a group of people: salads, pizza, pasta, sandwiches, chicken, etc. prices are average ($10-15) per person. they have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
good place to come if youre looking for good food without the whole hassle of it being fast food and its also quite inexpensive.I ordered the skillet chicken carbanaro which was very tasty. would...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this place is the fucking bomb, truly a gem in silicon valley. casual dining that's fast! ambiance is nice, soothing music, nice outdoor seating, it gets fun when it's packed and you get to people...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Rayfil W.'s review triggered my Yelping senses in that I've been here, but have not Yelped on it so here goes...I came, I saw, I ate and I was disappointed. I remember the place being packed and it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
mmmmmm! absolutely love love love their garlic chicken alfredo! I always substitute the sundried tomatoes to regular diced tomatoes. delish! gourmet style dishes along with a chill atmosphere....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Swimming past the fog in San Francisco, I happily arrived in scorching San Jose downtown for lunch. Like any great symphony, many parts amplified the meal while other elements took away from the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
QUICK. FAST. EASY. YUMMYQuick gourmet style food to order. You order at the counter and they give you a pager. When you food is ready the pager buzzes and you pick up you food. All orders come with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable and tasty food.. my kind of deal.. they have all kinds of foods here.. chicken.. salads.. pastas.. sandwiches.. and special dishes.. they have a special for a half a chicken plus a side...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent roasted chicken. A little more expensive than it should be for very simple food...if you're ordering the chicken.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. My favorite thing is how fast the service is. Walk in at lunch time and you will find a line out the door...don't be afraid....they are VERY fast. I love the chicken. Sometimes they give you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE IT!!! Great price, great taste, wut more can you ask for? I've been coming here for about 4 years now.... no complaint yet. And if you know, you know I'm picky!!!!one thing tho, the fondu...not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite dishes to get is the goat cheese fondue for the appetizer. They have a lot of yummy items to dip into the cheese, which is nicely seasoned. It's more of a warm goat cheese instead of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd love to give the Coop 5 stars but if you've been going there as long as I have you've seen a few changes for the worse. There was a time when it really was "Inexpensive Excellence" but those days...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place has the best bacon double cheese burger, ever! i think they only serve it in the bar side, and the beer is pretty good to!they have happy hour from 2pm to 6pm mon - fri. very friendly
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great-tasting food, huge variety, decent price, great ambiance.
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoma Chicken Coop has some pretty decent food at very reasonable prices. My first experience here was during a friend's birthday dinner. I was pleasantly surprised that everyone had to order and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoma Chicken Coop is pretty great. Let me list the ways:1) Cheap - Half a chicken doused in a choice of three sauces plus a side for only 10 bucks....in downtown SJ? Unheard of. 2) Parking lot right...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't understand all the rave reviews this places has received! I ate there on 8/10/08, during the San Jose Jazz Festival. The place was crowded, which is to be expected, given its close...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to go to if you have a large party and you want to avoid the unpleasant experience of "hey guys, we're short this amount..." Everyone orders and pays at the counter! Other than that, food...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place with good cheap eats. The Cannelloni is very good as well as the Lime grilled chicken if you're looking for a healthier alternative. The Red Hot Prawns are pretty good too. I like the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice little gem I found when I was searching for restaurants I could take my mom to on yelp. It is very reasonably priced, and the outdoor seating is inviting on a nice summer afternoon. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love the food and the vibe here. it great and like the food is amazing. i would love to eat here again. and i like how the owner is there also walkign around or sitting. this place is too good.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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We are not fans of Sonoma Chicken Coop. The chicken was dry and the service was rude. The place was pretty busy, but not that busy that they couldnt do it right. We wont go back.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The foods really reasonable and tasty. I did notice that they use a ton of garlic and/or capers with most of their dishes but I can't complain since I love both. I do love how it's pretty much self...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't really go wrong here. Good, quality food in a great spot at a decent price. The one in campbell and the one in SJ downtown are big and accommodate large parties. My go-to meal is their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a casual lunch/dinner. Nice that there is an outdoor patio. The mango chicken thing that I had was pretty tasty. Also the beer on tap went nicely with the meal.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A good place for a quick quality meal or a casual sit down (lunch or dinner.) I am always impressed by the efficient production line during the lunch rush hour. The food comes out in an adequate time...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Look at the title "Chicken".... I LOVE CHICKEN!!! HAHAHA. This place was great. I ordered numerous dishes (particularly ones that have chicken in them). You order your food and wait to be called....
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place. Great food and dessert!
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's good, but I wasn't blown away.Tried a few different things, chicken, pizza, pasta...and they're all just ok. If I want a rotisserie chicken... Costco.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
no thanks!! Been here a few times and it's never been good. Always a decent amount of people, again maybe it's me. Their concept works well, they put thought into presentation, but the execution...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Gone Gone Gone way downhill from it's humble beginnings. From the angry looking border sisters taking your money at the counter to the waaaaaaaaaaaaay overpriced chicken wings. $10.99??? WTF? Cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoma Chicken is a "regular" place for me, especially when visitors from outside of Cali come into town and want a quick but quality lunch or dinnerThe menu is pretty varied, and the specials are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only tried the Banana Foster. It was very sweet, but good! It's enough for two people to share. And you'll probably want to share so you don't get a sugar overload.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here again a few weeks ago. We both enjoyed the chicken dishes and then shared a fondue plate. Were were looking forward to coming here yet again before the Coldplay concert but decided there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Eat at any of Sonoma Chicken Coop location but this one. Workers prepare food frantically & without hairnets. I started the last half of my sandwich and pulled out a strand of hair about 6" long....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is consistent and good, not just the chicken. Prices are fair, outdoor (sort of) eating is nice.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times now, and really enjoy their half rotisserie chicken with lemon sauce, plus an side order of their grilled artichoke and aioli sauce. My boyfriend orders the same chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for lunch. Crowded and need to fight the crowds. I like the salads but chicken good although i doubt it is from Sonoma. if you want to put on weight the desserts are greatReasonable...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place for our friends bday, prices were reasonable and the food wasn't bad. The good thing about this place is that its good for a large group because everybody pays for their own shit...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for the first time on a dinner with friends, and I enjoyed it. It was during the dinner time rush. The price is very good, the chicken was tender and succulent, and I enjoyed their leaky...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"Unnecessary Quantities of Meat" Award!This place isn't bad, but I can't seem to find any meals that really catch my attention. I've been here many times since it was within walking distance of my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't think you can go wrong here. I like the idea of pay and sit... especially for large groups that have trouble with the bill! Plus, it really is inexpensive dining and the portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For the Almaden branch:Three-and-a-half stars. Consistent, good (if not great), inexpensive non-fast food. Their chicken is good, though the lemon sauce is oily - get the coop au vin or barbecue...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Inexpensive elegance is their motto. A year ago you could get a gourmet lunch for under $10. With gas prices and food prices going up this place is not so inexpensive anymore. Don't let the long...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot for lunch or an early dinner. Try the quarter chicken meal with any of the sauces! The half chicken is a lot of food - be sure you're ready for it. The selection of sides is good - the side...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything they serve here is DELISH!...chicken, pizza, pasta, ribs, etc. I love it! Their desserts are also crackinnn. Nice presentation of them as well. It's cafeteria style though..you line up and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A couple years ago, when this place first opened, I really liked it. The prices were on the "inexpensive excellence" level, as they claim. But last time I checked the prices went up, and the pasta...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't say enough good things about this place. It's in their slogan, "Inexpensive excellence." Funny that i recall it. You get alot of food for very little price. Great date place. :-) FIVE out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go wrong with bringing friends and out of town people to this place. Food quality to price ratio is very high but just a bit noisy during lunch and peak dinner time. That's part of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The friendliest and most helpful staff around; the patio is a great spot for group gathering
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I am in downtown san jose I usually find myself at sonoma chicken coop. I really enjoy the half chicken with the coop au vin sauce and yummy onions. The sauce is delicous but there isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised I haven't written about here yet. My first experience with the Chicken Coop was catering for a company event from here. The sandwiches are good, the service is good, the idea of pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sonoma Chicken is one of my favorite dining places in the Bay Area. If I had tourists with me, I'd be very proud to bring them there. It's one of those local restaurants that we should be proud of. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time eating here, and it was great!This place is awesome. Open air outside seating, and plenty of inside seating. The interior decor is nice and goes with the theme of the restaurant. Felt warm....
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love, love, love this place!To everyone who asks me what my favorite place to eat is, i always tell them SONOMA CHICKEN COOP!This place is not fancy, however it's very clean and looks pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this has to be one of my most favorite restaurants! fast seating because you seat yourself (unless its busy but never happened when i went), extremely fast service, super yummy food, and good prices!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, their chicken with sides are always super juicy and good. They have a very nice outdoor seating (you seat yourself) and the clean up people are nice. So it's good to come in groups....
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This once was a place where I would have rated it a 3, or maybe even 4, stars... but in the recent times that I've been there, it looks like their quality of food (and service) has gone downhill.I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a big fan of this restaurant. It's inexpensive and the quality of the food is absolutely superb! In addition, do not leave this place until your mouth has tasted the Banana Phyllo Ice cream!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Affordable and cheap dinner. Nothing exquisite, but it comforts the tummy in need of food. Their fettuccine was overwhelmed with huge pieces of chicken and the sauce, despite it's thickness, had a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
There's a huge parking complex right next to this restaurant. It's a nice place to mingle or have lunch / dinner with your friends or family.I normally order the half chicken and veggies. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came here with church group of about 15 people. REALLY fast service, awesome half chicken, and the prices are great. Boston Market has met its match.
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Inexpensive Excellence," is so dead on! However, it can get expensive if you're eyes are bigger than your stomach. =)I've been coming here for the last few years, randomly, prior to going to the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the menu is not large but there seems to be something on there for everyone. the white hot mozorella appetizers are delicious. the half or whole chicken is popular and is about the only thing on the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a kind of fast food chain, I was surprised the food was really good you have an outdoor sitting area well. It's a nice for a quick lunch in DownTown San Jose.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok ive been here 2 times, and each time ive had the 1/2 or 1/4 rotisserie chicken with their bbq sauce, side salad/ fries and everytime the chicken has been juicy! theyre quick and it comes with 2...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decent enough place. It's self-service. But ordering and getting food is quite efficient. Place can use more cleaning, however. Tables are not cleared as quickly as they should. Food,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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have eaten there several times on my way to a game or other events at the arena. Service is quick, food is great and if you are a chocoholic then the hockey puck dessert is the best. A good deal pricewise,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very nice atmosphere, good food, good location.
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Their motto is "inexpensive excellence" and they got the business right to keep up with the motto. It's not a high class joint, but it splits the difference between fancy restaurant food and rapid...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food for medium prices. One of my favorties. Besides the chicken, they have good seafood and salads.
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good! I was impressed at how fast the food came out. You get in line and order like you are at a fast food restaurant and then seat yourself in the outside seating area or indoors. I got the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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My family and I enjoyed eating at Sonoma Chicken Coop. Nice good health portions that can be shared with someone else. Instead of bread they add a different touch by offering you pizza slices. The cost is...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You give your order, take the light-up buzzer thing, sit down and in a matter of minutes your food is ready to picked be up!The food comes out very fast but it's very good. They give you a lot so...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good times bad times, you know i had my share. first time i came here i was overcome with happiness. the line was long but some dude handed out little slices of pizza to pass the time and kill the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A fun place to eat with friends or even have a party. MOST importantly because you order your food on your own and don't have to worry about splitting the bill at the end!I generally order pizza or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard many people rave about this place, so I think it was built up in my mind too much, and off to a rough start. I had the Apple Harvest Salad, which is 8.95 and comes with a piece of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good quick place to grab a bite to eat minus the artery clogging. It's half restaurant like and half self-service. You order, pay, sit, grab your condiments, stuff your face.Sometimes i like to sauce...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I use to think Chicken Coop was so-so. Most of dishes seem be designed by an amateur cook. Often times it seemed like they were throwing things together to create an exotic dish, but the flavors...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome!I was a bit skeptical when I saw that you have to order in line and pick up your own food. Not exactly what I had in mind for a birthday dinner. But the food, patio and fast...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I work within walking distance of Sonoma Chicken Coop so I frequent the place during lunch on weekdays (side note: I have been there once on a weekend and for some reason I didn't enjoy the food as...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To beat the lunch rush and got here around 11:45am or come after the lunch rush around 2PM. Dinner rush is usually not that pack. My usually order: the half chicken w/bbq suace with leeks mash. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oooh la la. Working at the San Jose library has its perks...I get an hour lunch! Working in PA...lunch is pretty much nonexistent. So, I made sure to visit different restaurants on all of the three...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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the chillest a la fresco italian restaurant at unbelievably affordable prices
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love everything on the menu. i am very picky about the way chicken is cooked. this place has amazing food! i used to live downtown and i always used to eat here! i only wish there is one where i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you're looking for no frills, good food, then this is the place. We'll usually come here before Shark's games, and between their shrimp & avocado salad, and their salmon risotto, and some other...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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I came here during lent and remembered that I couldn't eat meat that day so I ordered this seafood pasta and it was AMAZING. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly. The fisherman's catch was what it was...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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I remember my first trip to SCC, I was so lost and didn't know how to order my food or where to enter. Theres two entrance, front door or thru the back on san pedro street. Either eat inside or the back patio?...
kudzu.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cheap, quality food: Sonoma Chicken Coop lives up to its claim of delivering inexpensive excellence. The food here is amazing. I have a family member who is a VERY picky eater, but we can finally get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed a very nice dinner with my girlfriend here. We shared the Chicken Fettucine which was suprisingly very good. The noodles were soft and the sauce was nice and creamy. It wasn't too thick...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Sonoma Chicken Coop is without a doubt, THE WORST restaurant in San Jose. I have ordered about 8 different items from there menu total now, including their 'famous chicken' and let me tell you...every single...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend & I always have to stop here before a sharks game.. the food is delicious! The prices aren't bad & every dish I've tried at this place I have loved and I don't even eat meat! There's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YAY FOR SONOMA CHICKEN COOP! I really, really heart this place. It is oh so ravishing with it's outdoor patio complete with heat lamps and a little modern decor. Sometimes when I'm eating outside I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here plenty of times since I use to live in the area. I've never had a bad chicken before. For some reason I've only ordered the rotiserre chicken with all 3 sauces. I love all the sauces...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food - 3.5Service - 3Ambience - 3Really good food for the value. Same selection as the other Sonoma Chicken Coop (Campbell), so I won't repeat my review. Definitely liked coming here for food when...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Me and my hubby always share our food, so when we go to lunch he gets a chicken with jalapeno and cheese sandwich YUM! and I get the chicken with avocado sandwhich, Double YUM!....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have mixed feelings about The Coop. I found this place when it first opened and really loved it! I have continued to frequent it for several years now. I loved that you can get good food, the prices...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go for decent food at a decent price. They have plenty of seating here, both indoor & outdoor.I really like that they give you pizza for your side bread.Their chicken is pretty decent....
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My bestfriend and I had dinner here last night.... it was soooooo good!I had the quarter chicken w/ bbq sauce and pesto pasta as a side and they gave me 2 slices of pizza also. This was all for under...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went there last Friday before the Rascal Flatts concert with my soon to be ex-wife. It was her idea, as I had never heard of the place. I must say I was impressed. She had the avocado salad, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The chicken is pretty good, but forgettable.The Butterscotch Bread Pudding, on the other hand, is quite memorable, at least to me. Whenever I hear of something going on there, I have to go for that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not from San Jose so I didn't know any better. And, it was barely noon so not many places were open for lunch yet... Sonoma Chicken was. I was with a friend from out of town and we wanted a place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
bleh.... food is ok.. i always find myself having a hard time finding what to eat... not beacuse it looks so good.. but its cuz the many times i've been here... i have not found something great.......
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like Sonoma Chicken Coop. It's one of my go-to places before Sharks games. The prices are reasonable, and the food arrives quickly.The food is pretty good and fairly consistent. I've only had a few...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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This place is So Amazingly good. Everyone who I took here enjoyed the food. The Place is awesome nicely decorated and it is also pretty nice on the wallet. I recommend going here!! especially for dates!
kudzu.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's always crowded before events but it's our go-to place for fast pretty good food.Highlights:- Salads: I usually get the cobb: big chunks chicken, tomato, avocado, and bacon. Not the best salad...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here I am trying to stay awake on good ol' graveyard shifts.....So, I always try to see the best in everything. I absolutely, positively love Sonoma Chicken Coop. The food is incredibly tasty. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This location has waaaay better food than the one in Campbell (?), although the one out in Campbell is a lot easier on the eyes.. I don't know about you, but I'd rather have the food. I liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chicken and great value. I was visiting SJ when a friend suggested Sonoma Chicken Coop for lunch. Yes it was all self service but the food was pretty good and the prices were just as good....
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends drag me more often than I care to remember....I don't know what it is but it's just not somewhere I'd like to go. I always have a good time there but I think it's mostly because of company....
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love chicken! This place is like the gourmet Denny's. They have excellent pizza bread, and a variety of chicken with the turn around time like a PHO restaurant. Fast, and delicious...my type of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must be illiterate or there's something wrong with how information gets processed from my eyes to my brain. Sonoma CHICKEN Coop is the restaurant's name. And out of the couple of times I've gone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not that great, but not bad. Most memorable dish is the skillet chicken carbonara..who doesnt indulging bacon, string beans, rice, and pan fried chicken covered in cream sauce?! which reminds me,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great menu, very different
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I do have favorite dishes here: the risotto, eggplant sandwich and BBQ chicken pizza. It's conveinent, cheap and quick. Plus, all of my interactions with the employees have been pleasant. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't believe I hadn't reviewed the coop yet! I go there all the time and it just never dawned on me how much i like it there. I love the cafeteria style ordering. and the prices are really...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great salads, but really hard to find seats in the lunch crush. I've had their other food, but I always end up with a salad there -- the apple harvest salad is great!
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's cheap and has good bbq chicken sandwiches! Everything else is just OK. Calimari is always good as an appetizer, and you can't really go wrong with any of their desserts. What's great about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good cheap fast food.Those who are looking for a good dinner take-out deal, they recently had a promotion - on Mondays, you can pick up a whole rotisserie chicken to go for $3.99. That's better than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like their concept of serving food similar to cafeteria style. Don't you hate it when you go to a restaurant and order as a group on one tab, then check comes and everybody pitches in their...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really great food for under $10. I had a decent chicken avocado sandwich (wayy too big) and an amazing Roasted Chicken and Beet Salad with Walnuts. Lots of dining space, fast service, and delish food....
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to go for a fast, healthy, reasonably-priced lunch. The food is prepared with fresh ingredients and is generally rather good considering the price and speed at which it is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place I always fall back on when my friends and I can't decide what to eat and want to go somewhere quick but good and where everyone will like at least one thing on the menu. The variety...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard people RAVE about this place, I wouldn't go that far....it was ok.Alfredo pasta had a nice tasty sauce.The chicken in the sandwich I had and the roasted Chicken my husband had were very...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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for what you pay, i would rather go and get a burrito then eat here again. even when my boyfriends company christmas party was held here and it was all paid for, i groaned at the thought of eating here once...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food in a relaxed casual atmosphere. I went on Sunday night for dinner so it wasn't crowded which was nice. I ordered the special salad of the day which was chicken beet gorgonzola. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When these guys say inexpensive excellence they are nor kidding. This is a regular lunch destination for me. This is one those good rare places that manage to keep the prices reasonable and still...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Whenever I'm in the area I usually go to this spot. I've been there around five times, have ordered something different each time and have never really been disappointed.The portions are satisfying, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met some friends here for lunch - it was crowded because I went right at noon, and the line to order went straight out of the door onto the patio. No worries, because one of the staff members...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tried this place the other day. A little pricey but SO WORTH IT. I had the Garlic Chicken Alfredo. Friend had the Fisherman's Net and a salad. She highly enjoyed it.Self Service = SUPER PLUSLots of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and I usually order the same thing which is the half chicken with rotisserie sauce. On the side I would get pesto pasta. It's basically the best bang for the buck. But one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Almost everything I've tried from this place was delicious! I've had the half chicken combination with pesto, bbq chicken pizza, salad (it was the one with mangoes...i'm not sure what the name of it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here with a friend a few months ago....and now I'm hooked! I love chicken, the food is really good, and the prices are nice. You just can't go wrong.
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, wide variety, low prices, absolutely perfect before going to a downtown event. There's no table service, but that's what makes the service extremely fast - even on the night of a Shark's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've been there many a time and have never been disappointed. The food is delicious, the prices are amazingly favorable, and the setting, though casual, is charming in its own...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ratings (out of 10) -Food = 7.5My favorite things to order are the calamari, salad, pasta, and dessert (not all at once...well, not all the time) =) They're usually consistent in terms of quality,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to eat overall. I like the food, service, atmosphere, and pretty much everything about it. Usually they have specials that keep it interesting since their menu doesn't have too big of a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVED it! I'm here from out of town for a convention - within walking distance from the convention center.The food was delicious (with free slices of pizza!), the price was very reasonable, and it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy food, pretty quick service, the place is always clean, the size of the dishes is good for the price - although I'd be happier with smaller dishes and lower prices (I always eat too much - I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. Where did this place come from?It's the savior for all Sharks game peeps (like myself) who have no patience for the long wait of every other place (Tied House, Spaghetti Factory). There was a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after getting referred by my co-workers & they NEVER let me down. This place was awesome!! The food was great, the environment was cozy & comfortable & the price was pretty decent. I came...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let people fool you, this place isn't all that great. The food is mediocre, and nothing really stands out. Its crowded, and tight so I don't feel relaxed/free when I eat here. Come here if you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know exactly how long I've been coming to this place but it is definately good. The name says it all "inexpensive....." For the price you pay and the portions you get, it's excellent. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love to eat here...My recommendations get the:Rotisserie ChickenSkillet Chicken CarbonaraChicken and Prawns Picattaeverything is good!Whenever they have a long line, they accomodate you by giving...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stay away from the chicken here.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Preety good place! Good food, nice proportion and a great little pizza lookin bread to go with my pasta! (even though the cheese looked a bit dry) My advice: Don't drink the water. It tastes like...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place, large portions, serve yourself to keep prices down.Bread pudding was spectacular and huge. Big american portions make this place a good deal if you split a dish and dessert. Food comes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its chicken, what's not to like? If you're expecting a really high end, unique, or "ethnic" dining experience this isn't the place. If you want a tiny hole in the wall this isn't quite it either. That...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
NOT a business lunch, unless you're trying to impress someone with how rough & ready you are. Agree with other reviews re: inconvenient process, extremely noisy... I feel like a chicken in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I have been going to some sharks games, and we always try to find a place to eat before the game. We went with two other people and yes, it was very busy because of all the people going...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the chicken...it's the only thing I order actually. I think it's inexpensive for chicken and side. The inside is crowded unless by chance most of the place is empty, but there are tables and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only one I've been to I can recall really.Convienent because it's in downtown SJ although parking might be annoying.Pretty good salads.My recommendation if you're concerned with being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not sure why people are so obsessed with this place. I think the food is okay, but overpriced for what it is. It's an okay place to go for a quick work lunch. Other than that, not my bag.
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh...Food is above average... but the fact they serve on those trays we had in elementary school really bothers me. Also, for a restaurant advertising "cheap prices" they are NOT cheap. It was more...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite option for a quick, cheap and tasty weekday lunch. Awesome roast chicken - always juicy and tender, I even like the white meat (postscript: I'm not a fan of white meat of chicken, they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always seem to just go straight for the chicken. And why not? It's in the name, and it is super moist. The half chicken goes for $8.99 with your choice of three sauces and choice of side. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've finally eaten here after years of living in san jose and constantly hearing about this place. I was always told the food was good and at a pretty good price. They were right. Place can get...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ain't gonna lie. I eat here all the time. The appetizers can be...well, they ARE appetizers, but the main courses are great. I love the California coast pizza, and Greek spaghetini. The salmon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The citrus salad is off the hook.The desserts are delicious.The pizza bread is slammin.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.I came here recently with my girl and we had the best lunch ever.I had the spaghetti and it was delicious. The Fried Calamari was good, the Buffalo Wings were good, the Fries were...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just ate at this place for the first time after hearing about it for several years.The location is right smack in downtown san jose. If you can't handle city life--if we dare put SJ as having one of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was good, like always. I took a star out because my party and I sat outside. It was a windy day and stuff was flying out of the trees and onto our tables.Yuck.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like the coop in campbell better.. i don't know, this one is just kind of ghetto because it's in downtown sj. i love the outdoor patio though! my favorite is the half chicken meal with the lemon...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a pain in the ass. You have to park downtown, bring your ticket in, remember to get it validated, and then put it in the machine before going to the car to get the validation stamp thing...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistently good food. Moist, tender tasty chicken.Unbeatable prices.Love the casual atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first couple visits @ Sonoma were great. I ordered the whole chicken or the chicken skillet thing. Past couples time I ate here the food was a tad cold. Seems like quality control has gone down.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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I've been a long time fan of Sonoma Chicken Coop, both the San Jose and Campbell locations and now the newly completed Almaden location. I've watched this small family run operation grow from the "quiet" (at...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm another one of those people who really doesn't get the hype. Getting charged decent-food prices for really mediocre eats just isn't my idea of a good time. Two stars for mediocrity. I'd only...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
overpriced, cafeteria-style, american cuisine. paying more than $10.00 for something that I have to wait for at a crowded counter doesn't really appeal to me. I guess i'm also kind of bitter because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For s small chain, not bad. We have dined downtown and at the Campbell location and we have always had good food. There is no service to speak of so you basically walk in, order, pick up your food and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My hubby and I started going here last year, when we moved to San Jose and walked around one night looking for a place to eat. We walked towards our parked car and were drawn to the lit San Pedro...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ate at SCC for the first time this evening. The food was good, but I thought the portion was a little small for the price. $13.99 for the chicken and prawns picatta; one small piece of chicken and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If it's your first time dining at the Sonoma Chicken Coop, you will definitely enjoy it. All of their plates are served in heaping portions. This place is great for lunch. You will usually see the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
What happened to this place?! Sonoma Chicken Coop used to be one of my FAVORITE places to go for lunch!! Now the price has gone up at least 10- 20% (even more for dinner) and the quality of food has...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I tried Sonoma Chicken coop was probably 2003 or 2004 for a Christening reception at the Campbell location. I was very impressed and was sure to eat there again in the future. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I miss the orchids. It's true. I used to be a 5 star raver of Sonoma Chicken Coop, turning everyone and their brother on to this strangely named restaurant. I began with their Citrus Salad, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is mediocre. The garlic chicken alfredo was... lacking in garlic and flavor in the sauce. My friends had the riblets and said they weren't nearly tender enough and were dry. My other...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So that's what all the hype is about....So we went there for lunch today. Another group had gone for dinner last night and raved about it. We walked in the front door....ok, not bad there are a few...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot stress enough about how much I love Sonoma Chicken Coop! What can I say? They have quick lines, super friendly staff, speedy service, an appealing interior decor, an adorable patio, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We've been here WAY too many times. Why continue to go? B/c it's cheap, fast, and we park at the garage everytime we see the Sharks. The system is set for ppl to go in, eat, get out - very straight...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place is overrated for all the publicity it gets. I don't even bother to attempt going here prior to Sharks games since the line is longer than what you'll ever experience at the DMV or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been wanting to eat here for a LOOOOOONG time and finally got around to it last weekend. Prior to coming here, I would check out their menu often - I was intrigued by the concept of "inexpensive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stroll in through the front door, stand in line, order your food, then hang out on the patio until your beeper notifies you that your order is ready..Whatever you decide to order, just pick up some...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I disliked this place . For the price I paid I could get way better food at a restaurant. The only thing I would go back again for is the Fondue.Food is like cafeteria food but overpriced ..Its...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Uhhh yea.....just mediocre food.After going to 7/11's Kwik E Mart, we head here to eat.Split the calamari w/ a friend, and my 2 other friends ordered the chicken w/ sides. The other friend ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
is this the bay area take on california chicken cafe? kind of . the coop advertises "inexpensive excellence." you grab their menu from the front, peruse it, and order from the counter. but fast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for the first time last night for mine and my boyfriends anniversary. We both have been wanting to try it so we figured why not? We got there got in line and ordered. He got a BBQ Chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place doesn't really need too many people to make recommendations, since it's already quite popular, but I'll throw in my two cents... It's definitely a happenin' place during the weekday lunch...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Skillet Chicken CarbonaraBoneless chicken breasts pan fried with bacon, green onions & cream; served over rice"That pretty much the only thing I ever get. It's delicious AND they make a little rose...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite dish is their Chicken Carbonara. I used to always get the Garlic Chicken Alfredo but from now on I am sticking with the Carbonara. They have some pretty good desserts, too. I liked the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Main Goal: Eat a chicken dish.Why?: It's my first time eat at this restaurant. I've heard good things about the restaurant from my family.My sister ordered the fried calamari ($12). The batter was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has "chicken" in it's title for a reason. Awesome chicken here that comes with a variety of sauces for you to choose from. Decently priced menu items. Plates are around 8-15 dollars. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have lunch here at least 2-3 times a week. It's very busy and crowded but they have speedy food servers and table clean ups so no one has to wait for a table. My favorite is the tropical chicken...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Awful. I hate the coop! I felt like I was eating reheated leftovers.
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Schmeh, can't say that it's bad, but I can say it's on my top places to eat in downtown. I always feel like I'm eating in a cafeteria. Had their chicken parmesan for dinner, it was ok, but I wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Visit #1 9/10 rating----------pretty good place. Glad they opened up a chicken place in downtown San Jose. The chicken dish comes with salad, pizza slices and a choice of side - artichoke...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
*UPDATE: 8/22/07*I came here again with a big group of friends and had a really good food experience. It was yummy as always. However, I ordered the dark chocolate fondue when I had ordered all the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great chicken, very tender and flavorful. I always get the half chicken with the BBQ sauce. Very delicious! Also their fondue chocolate dessert is fun too. Its simple yet everyone can enjoy it....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here before a Sharks game last year and had a great experience! The food is really good and the price isn't bad as well! I had a steak and it was prepared very well. We sat outside in the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dammit i still havent had the chance to go back. I have only been here once and the food was dog on good and so were the deserts. I dont recall anything else.... hmm lemme think ... i guess that all
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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