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The chicken Caesar salad wrap is back in style in Los Angeles. Eater LA reviews the top contenders, including the winner, Dialog Café, and unique options from Ggiata Delicatessen and Goop Kitchen. With delicious flavors and creative twists, these wraps have captured the hearts of locals and visitors alike.
Clucking Good! The Best Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps in Los Angeles
Ah, Los Angeles! A city of sunshine, palm trees, and some seriously tasty food. Among the many culinary delights popping up in cafes and lunch spots around the city, the chicken Caesar salad wrap has clawed its way to fame. With social media buzzing and a revival at restaurants everywhere, the humble wrap is back on the menu in style. Eater LA has crowned the top contenders after a mouthwatering taste test. So, if you’re a wrap lover—or just hungry—get ready to have your taste buds tantalized by the best chicken Caesar wraps in the City of Angels!
The Crowning Champion: Dialog Café
At the top of the rankings sits the delightful creation from Dialog Café. This wrap is not just a meal; it’s a savory hug. Priced reasonably at $14.95, it’s hard to believe such deliciousness could come at such an affordable price! What makes this wrap so special? For starters, it’s toasted to perfection. The wrap is filled with finely shredded chicken, chicory, and a generous sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. But wait, there’s more! Topped with sesame breadcrumbs for an extra crunch and a drizzle of homemade Caesar dressing, this wrap works wonders in curing even the most ravenous of appetites.
Runners-Up Worth Grabbing
Next in line is Ggiata Delicatessen, which offers a delicious twist with its breaded chicken cutlet wrap. Priced at $17, this beauty comes packed with pepperoncini, homemade croutons, shaved Parmesan, and crunchy romaine nestled in a grilled tortilla. Plus, it’s served with extra Caesar dressing on the side to ensure the flavor bursts in every bite!
If you’re on the lookout for something gluten-free, look no further than Goop Kitchen. For $19.19, their chicken Caesar wrap comes wrapped in a Siete cassava-flour tortilla. It features little gem lettuce, high-quality chicken, avocado, and a dressing that packs a punch with Calabrian chile. This wrap is not only nutritious but also a feast for the senses with its high-end ingredients.
Notable Mentions
Now, not every wrap can be a winner, but some deserve a nod for their unique offerings. Alfalfa’s version tantalizes with a spicy Calabrian Caesar dressing and homemade croutons but is noted to be lacking in hearty chicken consistency. Birds restaurant brings back a wave of nostalgia with a traditional lavash wrap; while filled with crispy chicken, it misses the mark with a dressing that’s a tad too watered down.
California Chicken Cafe has opt to go a bit funky by using a whole wheat wrap and mayo-based dressing, which leaves some scratching their heads. Then there’s Erewhon, serving a spinach tortilla wrap that unfortunately leans towards the less crispy side, with its sliced chicken offering a different experience altogether. And if you’re all about the health kicks, Parakeet Cafe offers a lighter style with massaged kale and butter lettuce, albeit with a notably low chicken ratio.
A Wrap Renaissance
It’s fascinating to observe how the chicken Caesar wrap has made its resurgence in LA’s food scene. Many attribute this trend to the influence of social media, where beautiful food shots and wrap reviews inspire countless taste buds. This wrap isn’t just a new foodie trend; its roots reach back to the ‘90s when World Wrapps, a fast-casual dining chain, first introduced the allure of the chicken Caesar wrap, allowing it to capture the hearts and stomachs of Los Angeles.
So there you have it! Whether you’re a local or just passing through, treat yourself to one of these top-notch chicken Caesar wraps. With options ranging from classic to innovative, there’s a wrap out there perfect for every craving. Happy munching!
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