Johnny Rockets is closing its doors at Knott’s Berry Farm but the Buena Park destination is not losing a place to eat with the confirmation of a new original restaurant called Crafty’s Kitchen. Expanding the theme of the nearby Knott’s Bear-y Tales: Return to the Fair attraction, the new eatery promises clever chicken dishes and boysenberries.

Here’s the latest information to know about Crafty’s Kitchen at Knott’s Berry Farm.

What to Expect

In addition to a new look and feel, the brand-new menu will feature park classics – chicken and boysenberry – in entirely new ways. Preparations for the new eatery will begin April 15, just after the conclusion of the popular annual Boysenberry Festival, with the Charleston Circle venue expected to welcome its first guests in Summer 2026.

The Menu Offerings

Guests will be invited to grab a tray and slide down the nostalgic self-service line, where crew members in Crafty Coyote hats will dish out plump, juicy chicken tenders, crispy wings, a take on chicken and biscuits and more, all complemented by a mouthwatering array of sassy pup sauces.

Alternative chicken options will also be available to ensure everyone can get a taste of Crafty’s creations, while sides such as fresh-cut fries available plainly salted or loaded, homemade pickles and more will be available to accompany the poultry feast. And of course, no meal is complete without a sweet finish, so Crafty’s Kitchen will offer boysenberry pie shakes made from pies that will be baked (not stolen!) daily.

The Backstory

The premier chicken and fries’ destination will boast a whimsical backstory revolving around its owner, Crafty Coyote, famed for his pie-thieving misadventures at the next-door Knott’s Beary Factory in the Weird Woods of Knott’s Bear-y Tales ride. Having hung up his outlaw ways, Crafty has reinvented himself, though a hint of mischief still lingers in his quirky culinary concoctions.

As the story goes, Crafty’s Kitchen is the previously shuttered factory cafeteria of the Beary Factory, and Crafty Coyote has decorated his new place with mementos of his villainous days while also showcasing inspiration for his newfound turn at making an honest living. The walls will be lined with playful mug shots, wanted posters, and blueprints for Crafty’s wacky fryer inventions, blending Knott’s Berry Farm nostalgia with a fresh, contemporary vibe. With its fun signage and spirited atmosphere, Crafty’s Kitchen promises a flavorful, mischievous dining experience unlike any other in the park.

See it for Yourself

Crafty’s Kitchen opens at Knott’s Berry Farm summer 2026.

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