About
Connor’s Visit (April 2026): “I knew Starbird Chicken was opening here soon, but I'm glad I stopped by on Saturday because they were having a training and I basically invited myself to their friends and family opening this week.” (Castle Rock Crew, April 21, 2026)
Starbird Chicken's Castle Rock location opened in April 2026 at the Promenade, near Whole Foods. The chicken is hand-breaded in a proprietary gluten-free flour blend, never frozen, and raised without antibiotics.
The menu includes sandwiches (Cali Gold BBQ Bacon, Nashville HotBird, Big Star, Chimichurri Star, Gardenbird), tenders, nuggets, wings, salads, and sides like Cool Elote Corn, Truffle Fries, and Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts.
Drinks include Alameda Point craft sodas (pure cane sugar, small-batch, made in Alameda CA), house-made lemonades, and iced teas.
The location has indoor dining, a patio with yellow umbrellas, and a pickup window for online orders. No drive-thru. Catering available for pickup or delivery.
What To Expect:
- 🍗 Hand-breaded chicken in gluten-free flour blend
- 🥤 Alameda Point craft sodas on tap
- 🌿 Never frozen, no antibiotics
- ☀️ Patio seating with yellow umbrellas
- 📱 Pickup window for online orders
Important Information:
- – Location: Promenade at Castle Rock, near Whole Foods
- – No drive-thru; pickup window available
- – Gluten is in the facility; cross-contamination possible
📰 In the news: Starbird Chicken Castle Rock — Menu, Hours, What We Tried
📍 Local Insights
🍗 Gluten-Free Breading: The chicken breading is gluten-free by default, not an alternative option. Note that gluten is in the facility, so cross-contamination is possible for those with celiac.
🥤 Craft Sodas: Try the Alameda Point sodas on tap — pure cane sugar, small-batch from California. Worth it over standard fountain drinks.
🍟 Best Sides: Cool Elote Corn and Truffle Fries are popular picks. Churros with maple syrup for dessert.
📱 Skip the Line: Use the app or order online for pickup window service, separate from dine-in entrance.
⏰ Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
👉 Best For
- •Fast-casual chicken
- •Families
- •Gluten-free diners
- •Patio dining
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6360 Promenade Parkway, Castle Rock, CO 80108Review Sentiment
Based on 251 Google reviews
"Starbird Chicken opened in Castle Rock in April 2026. Early visitors praise the quality of the chicken, gluten-free breading, and unique Alameda Point craft sodas. The patio with yellow umbrellas is a popular spot. No significant negatives reported yet as the location is new."
What You'll Find
- •Cali Gold BBQ Bacon Sandwich
- •Nashville HotBird Sandwich
- •Big Star Sandwich
- •Chicken Tenders
- •Nuggets
- •Wings
- •Cool Elote Corn
- •Truffle Fries
- •Crispy Thai Brussels Sprouts
- •Churros
- •Alameda Point Craft Sodas
- •House Lemonade
- •Gluten-Free Breading
- •Patio Seating
- •Pickup Window
📆 Best Times to Visit
Dinner peak is 5 PM to 7 PM, especially on weekends. Order ahead via app for pickup window.
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