Crafty’s Kitchen: New Chicken-and-Boysenberry Restaurant Coming to Knott’s Berry Farm in Summer 2026

Knott’s Berry Farm, one of Southern California’s most popular theme park destinations, will debut a new eatery this summer in the heart of Charleston Circle, across from the park’s iconic fountain.

The location, currently home to Johnny Rockets, will close for a full transformation beginning April 15, following the conclusion of the annual Boysenberry Festival. The new venue will feature a reimagined look and menu highlighting Knott’s classics — chicken and boysenberry — served in new ways.

“Knott’s Berry Farm guests have long enjoyed the unique and immersive experiences found throughout the park,” said Raffi Kaprelyan. “When we reimagined the food and beverage space, it made sense to draw from the legends and characters already here. Crafty’s Kitchen will bring together Knott’s culinary excellence, featuring clever chicken dishes and boysenberry, with a continuation of Crafty Coyote’s story.”…

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