A California-based chicken sandwich restaurant has opened its first Houston location. Daddy's Chicken Shack is now slinging sandwiches and chicken tenders at the corner of N. Shepherd Dr. and 11th Street in the Heights (1223 W. 11th St.).
Founded by Chef Pace Webb and her husband Chris Georgalas, Daddy's blends classic Southern flavors with Asian touches. The restaurant serves chicken sandwiches, salads topped with chicken, chicken fingers, and breakfast items.
Webb's chicken is brined overnight in buttermilk and double battered to ensure its moist and crispy. The menu starts with sandwiches such as the Big Daddy, topped with Napa slaw and sriracha mayo; the All-American, topped with Napa slaw, bacon, and pickles; and the Nashville Daddy, a spicy sandwich topped with slaw and pickles.
Get a Spicy Daddy sandwich with fries.Photo by Shannon O’Hara
Breakfast, served all day, includes Daddy’s Rosemary Biscuit Sliders and the Breakfast Waffle Daddy Sandwich, a bacon and egg sandwich served between two waffles. Coconut curry-brined cauliflower serves as the vegan option.
Daddy's Chicken also sets itself apart with its use of technology. Customers have a dozen ways to order for dine-in, pick-up, or delivery.
"We’re so humbled and excited to bring this concept to Houston, not only because I grew up not far from here, but because Houston is well-known for its diversity and culinary scene,” Webb said in a statement. “We look forward to serving Heights residents and beyond by delivering accessible, chef-driven fried chicken sandwiches, while honoring our commitment to sustainability and creating a warm, welcoming environment for all.”
Chef Pace Webb and her husband Chris Georgalas.Photo by Shannon O’Hara
The Houston location will serve as a flagship and training facility for the restaurant's future growth. Two lines in the kitchen — one for dine-in and one for to-go — ensure speedy service. The restaurant has two drive-up windows to pick up online orders. It can accommodate up to 50 people between its dining room and patio.
Daddy's will introduce itself to the neighborhood with an open house on October 26 from 11 am-3 pm. The first 100 guests will receive swag bags, and all customers will leave with a buy-one-get-one free coupon good for their next visit.
Veterans will receive a 30-percent discount at Phat Eatery.
Photo by Dragana Harris