Chika (The Lineup food hall)

Chika is the chicken counter inside The Lineup, a downtown Boston food hall, and it bills itself as chicken on a mission. The menu focuses on juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken in three styles: zesty lemon pepper, bold spicy and golden crispy tenders. The chicken is raised free-range and cooked with care, and plates come with vibrant sides. For something sweet, the counter’s signature dessert is a Twinkie Tres Leches.

The Lineup is a collection of five chef-driven concepts from Michelin-acclaimed Chef John Fraser, set within The Connector at Winthrop Center. The hall aims to deliver restaurant-quality food with the speed and convenience of quick service, so Chika sits alongside counters ranging from burgers to pizza. The hall pitches itself for a quick lunch between meetings or a casual dinner with friends, with variety under one roof.

What to Know

• Chika is listed for casual dining and takeout.
• The hall’s Day Shift cafe serves coffee, lattes, pastries, sandwiches, juices and smoothies.
• The Lineup’s pizza counter turns out Neapolitan pies in about 90 seconds.
• Other options in the hall include Mediterranean bowls and pitas and build-your-own protein salads.