Chic'n'Wraps

Chic’n'Wraps is very clearly marketed: Chicken Wraps. If you don’t like wraps, then first, “what?!” If you still don’t like ‘em, try one of these first.

She ain't no chicken!

Being completely oblivious to the fact that I had spoken with Elizabeth while advising her on the opening of her purple and green cart, I strolled up and perused the menu. Elizabeth Krause, the cart owner, was kind enough to provide a sampler for us to try out the spectrum of her various inventions that she has been working on developing for the last years.

Around four years ago, Elizabeth wanted to move from Phoenix and somehow landed on Eugene. There are many “dartboard immigrants” in Eugene and I’ve come to meet and know quite a few. “I just packed everything I owned and hit the road,” she said.  Elizabeth ended up toiling for three years working on building her cart, getting it ready for selling at 7th and Washington.

There are four savory items that you can choose from as well as “Eye-talian Sodas”, Greek Frappe Coffee, Caramel Cider, and Homemade Arnold Palmers. We started off with a “Famous Chipotle Mango” wrap that had a spicy and sweet thing going for it. It had a hot nip to it, but it wasn’t TOO much for a simple lunch. I know I want to be ready for a spicy surprise and was glad to get just a little heat.

Then we had the Chicken Souvlaki. This was pretty mild. This is definitely for that one friend that we all have. You know the one who only likes really mild foods. Well, here it is. I’m not hating. On the contrary. I asked Elizabeth about the pick and she said she wanted to make sure there was something for everybody, including those people who’s taste buds want to run and hide under the blankets when confronted by scary things like bold flavors or spices.

After the palate cleansing Souvlaki, we ventured to the Creamy Chicken. Mmmmm. This warm little bundle of comfort food has white sauce that Elizabeth makes from scratch and is seasoned quite rightly. The chicken is seared to enrich the flavors, mushrooms and onions are added, and then it gets a little tortilla chip to make it crunch. This was my favorite thing at the cart. It was simple yet unique and a perfect one-handed comfort food.

There’s also a vegetarian wrap, but I was so happy with my creamy chicken that I didn’t want to wake up my taste buds from their pleasure.

Though Chic’n'Wraps is at an inconvenient spot (miss it by ten feet and you’ll have to circle the block), it has some tasty options, warm drinks, and kind customer service. At the bottom of the menu, is a suggestion: “remember to smile, it makes U feel better!!!”. Well, I suggest on the next cloudy, Oregon-y day, go get a creamy chicken wrap and a cider from Elizabeth Krause. It will make you feel better.

Price Range: $5- 6

Location: 6th and Lincoln

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