Welcome to The Island Chick-N-Shack

Tenders, Fries, and Island Vibes!

Family owned and operated, proudly serving our community fresh hand-breaded chicken tenders, waffle fries, custom sauces, craft sodas, and other local favorites.

Our story began a decade ago with a simple idea, the Chick-N-Nooga food truck, rolling through Chattanooga, Tennessee. We quickly won the hearts of the community with our recipe for hand breaded fresh chicken tossed in our special blend of herbs and seasonings.

In early 2020, we moved back to Florida. We quickly realized the Sarasota area was missing a place that served crave-worthy chicken tenders. As a husband-and-wife team, with roots in both Florida and the South, we brought our signature tenders here and with the overwhelming support of the community we were able to expand into a permanent location.

As we start our sixth year in Sarasota, we’re thrilled to announce our grand opening of The Island Chick-N-Shack!

Our new home, on Venice Island, carries its own rich history—housed in a 1960 building that was once a A&W drive-in and later, the Pioneer Farm Market. We carefully renovated the space, preserving its classic charm, while adding plenty of open-air seating for family and friends to gather and relax.

We’re committed to honoring the spirit of Venice Island, while serving up the same great homemade chicken that brought folks back time and time again to our food truck. Here, at the Island Chick-N-Shack everyone’s invited to come together, share good company, and savor the most delicious chicken tenders you’ll ever taste.