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Name: Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles
Address: 3947 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60653
Telephone: (773) 536-3300
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.52

Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles

3947 S King Dr, Chicago, IL, 60653

(773) 536-3300
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Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles Menu

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g

Big Buford® 230g

Bacon Buford® 255g

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g

Checkerburger® 170g

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g

Cheese Double Cheese 190g

Chili Cheeseburger 135g

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g

Double Decker 215g

Rallyburger® 170g

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g

Smokehouse Buford® 265g

Triple Cheeseburger 250g

Healthy Meal suggestions for

Burgers

Kid?s Burger 110g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 570, Saturated Fat (ms) : 6, Calories: 280, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Kid?s Cheeseburger 120g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Cheddar Burger 125g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 29, Sodium (s): 730, Saturated Fat (ms) : 9, Calories: 370, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Bacon Double Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 1340, Saturated Fat (ms) : 20, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 6 ]

Big Buford® 230g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1090, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 570, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Buford® 255g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1510, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 680, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Bacon Swiss Buford® 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 28, Sodium (s): 1310, Saturated Fat (ms) : 21, Calories: 660, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® 205g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 490, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Champ® with Cheese 225g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 930, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 580, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

1/4 LB. Bacon Cheese Champ® 235g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 35, Sodium (s): 1230, Saturated Fat (ms) : 18, Calories: 630, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® 280g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 1030, Saturated Fat (ms) : 25, Calories: 740, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

1/2 LB. Double Champ® with Cheese 300g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 34, Sodium (s): 1360, Saturated Fat (ms) : 28, Calories: 790, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Checkerburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Checkerburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Cheese Double Cheese 190g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 1140, Saturated Fat (ms) : 17, Calories: 510, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Chili Cheeseburger 135g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 620, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 320, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Chili Cheeseburger 180g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 30, Sodium (s): 760, Saturated Fat (ms) : 14, Calories: 460, Sugar (ms): 3 ]

Double Decker 215g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 31, Sodium (s): 720, Saturated Fat (ms) : 13, Calories: 480, Sugar (ms): 4 ]

Rallyburger® 170g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 32, Sodium (s): 680, Saturated Fat (ms) : 8, Calories: 390, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Rallyburger® with Cheese 179g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 810, Saturated Fat (ms) : 12, Calories: 420, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Triple Cheeseburger 250g [ Carbohydrates (ms): 33, Sodium (s): 1450, Saturated Fat (ms) : 23, Calories: 690, Sugar (ms): 5 ]

Healthy Meal suggestions for CheckersRally

Burgers

Smokehouse Buford® 265g [ Sodium (s): 1610, Calories: 650, Sugar (ms): 15 ]

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Lanee H.

Ok, I will admit...I was a little surprised by my experience at Rosscoe's. In a good way though..... To be honest I was expecting a ghetto, loud, obnoxious and unprofessional environment. (Sorry for pre-judging) But I was totally wrong. And I am a stickler for professionalism and have a very low tolerance for nonsense in regards to business establishments. This restaurant is located in the Historic Bronzeville neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. I was surprised by the size of the place. It was rather small, but the decor was great. It put me in the mind set of a nice jazz lounge or something. The music was appropriate and the staff wore all black attire which I thought added a great touch to the feel of the place. Most of the complaints I have heard so far about this place is the long wait. YES! That is absolutely correct! We arrived there at around 7:30pm in the evening and had to wait around 45-50 minutes to be seated. I kind of expected that since it is a new restaurant and their seating capacity was not very large from what I observed. But let me tell you...the food was totally worth the wait. I had the soul food special which included two pieces of chicken (one wing, and a breast) and three sides. The chicken was quite tasty! Just like home cooked chicken. The sides were GREAT(red beans and rice, greens, and yams). We also had a side of waffles. And of course they too were delicious! The food was FINGER LICKING GOOD! Our waiter was very kind and generous. And the service was pretty good. The ONLY complaint I had and the reason I gave it 3 stars was because of the wait (which I'm sure will get better as time goes by) and the fact that there wasn't any one to greet us at the door. It was kind of unorganized in the beginning. When I came in...people were just standing at the door in a long line. I assumed there was a wait, but there was no staff to be found anywhere. So I had to ask someone standing in the line. I eventually found a staff member and put our name on the list but I encourage them to invest in a hostess of some sort. It's totally unprofessional to just have to stand and wait and have no idea what's going on. Other than that...everything was good! Positives: Food Friendly Staff Decor Negatives: Long Wait No hostess, greeters
(4)
N W.

I have yet to eat there because each time I go the wait is over 1 hour long so I just leave!!! My last attempt just took me over the edge and I've decided not to even try again... This particular Sunday, my friend, her husband, and I decided to give it a try. We got there and they said 30 minute wait...I thought, great. An hour later, we still had not been seated. I approached the hostess and asked her how much longer did she think it would take and she said your party is next. I thought cool! Twenty minutes later (total time thus far 1 hour 20 minutes) we still had not been seated. Admittedly, the place was packed but people were leaving as evidence of the two empty tables in back that sat four each. Irritated, I started to ask this inexperienced hostess how long, and two young ladies approached her and were seated (at the tables that sat four)! My friend snapped and said "Let's go and give the White business our money." I agreed and we went to Kroll's and were seated immediately; and we are African-Americans! Someone suggested to us that we should have called in our order as that seems to work best...maybe 2 years from now I'll try carry out but for now I won't try going back there.
(1)
Dee W.

Great omelettes! I am not so much in to chicken and waffles, an original sin I know. I was a little concerned about what I would eat. I got a great omelette with a waffle on the side. The waffle was great, soft and tasty. We had to wait but when do you not have to wait for breakfast in Chicago?
(5)
Jessa J.

I had been craving chicken and waffles for weeks. Being prepared for a wait I settled in for over an hour once there. There are only 2 seats for customers waiting so if standing for long periods is not for you I would order to go. As soon as I was seated, I ordered the Saint, 1/4 dark fried chic with 2 waffles and a side order of mac and cheese. My food arrived fairly quickly and looked delicious. Digging in I found that the waffles tasted a lot like whole wheat waffles although the texture was good. The chicken was perfect on the outside but rather dry once beyond the skin. The mac n cheese is a "homemade" type with noodle being mixed with cheese and milk, it was runny and the chesse wasn't melted all the way. The food while decent wasn't what I hade been hoping for and left somthing to be desired. The staff was cordial but not really friendly and I almost felt they were being inconvienced by questions or requests. I left spending approx 20.00 for one person and dreaming about when I could make it to ATL for Gladys and Ron's.
(2)
Renee L.

Good service, good food, high price compared to what you get...
(3)
Jess J.

Had a brunch here on a late Sunday morning. The food is simply delicious. However there is almost a 1.5 hr wait to be seated which can really put one off. The combination of Chicken and Waffles is really nice
(4)
Miranda P.

Being from the Louisiana, I have eaten a lot of good chicken and waffles. I was extremely pleased with this place! The line was super long, but my friend found out that people were waiting for a booth so the wait was longer (Tip: tell the waiter you don't need a booth and get seated quickly). We were seated in 5 minutes on a Saturday night. Our waiter was very polite, attentive, but not annoying like most waiters. The menu had so many options that seemed delicious I didn't know where to start. My friend and I are newfound pescatarians, so I was delighted to see that there was fish on the menu :) I had the Darnell, which consisted of two fried catfish fillets and a waffle. The fish was absolutely delicious. Fried perfectly!! The waffle was great as well, it wasn't crispy like I usually like, but I'll request that next time. Its a good thing I don't live in this neighborhood otherwise I'd be here everyday. Definitely try this place out Chicagoans!
(4)
magic g.

expensive, but very classy & tasty "chicken & waffle" / "southern" joint.
(4)
Ashley C.

After going to this place numerous times, I had to leave a review. I went here just earlier today in the late afternoon, right before the weekday evening rush. We were seated right away, but not at the greatest of tables. From where I sat I could hear staff groaning about the lack of busboys. Not exactly the best thing to hear when trying to relax. Anyway, my escort had never been so it took him a little while to figure out what he wanted but he was impressed by the dÃ©cor. As was I, the place is a gem. Our waiter came to get our order but had to be reminded to bring us menus, and he apologized for that. We were hungry so we both ordered chicken with two waffles, his smothered and mine fried. The food came in sections, first the waffles, then our sides and then our chicken. By the time the chicken came the waffles were cold which ruined it for me, but the chicken was piping hot and yummy so it made up for that. We had to remind our waiter for our drinks, and as he bent down to get them onto the table, some poor souls mashed potatoes were wiped by his tie. Kinda gross. The food, room temp and all, was great though. The waffles had a hint of vanilla and the chicken was moist and light. My date loved his food and said the greens were fabulous. Our bill was around 44 dollars, not including tip. Go early to avoid the rush, we seemed to come in during the end of it. Also avoid the funky table by the bathroom/kitchen and where the servers congregate so not to hear them cursing at each other. The music is nice and the ambiance canno be beat.
(4)
Renee B.

The service and ambiance was great; food OK.
(3)
Erica W.

I have visited Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles twice, and I will continue to visit. The first time, I went with a couple of friends and had about a 40 minute wait on a Saturday afternoon. Not the time to go. But the food was good, and the waffles are the best ever- It tastes like they put a little bit of cinnamon in them. The chicken is good as well, but in my opinion, it's all about the waffles. The second time I went, I took my mom (who is from Louisiana) and my sister at 10am on a Saturday. There was no wait, and my mom ordered the red beans and rice. She loved it and thought that it had alot of flavor. The eggs and homefries are just ok. The eggs lack flavor- they don't season them very well- if at all. Also, avoid the booth near the kitchen/bathroom at all costs- the aroma coming from the bathroom is not appetizing. Overall, if you want some good ol' southern cookin- this is the place to go. Just go early or later than the rush to avoid the crowds.
(4)
Kim B.

Ok, I was surprised by the positive posts that were shared. I've heard and witnessed nothing but negative things about this place. From everything from brown water, to undercooked chicken, cheese grits that did not have melted cheese, servers that took over 30 minutes to come take an order; and then there's the 2.5 hour wait. I'm so hoping this place can turn it around and become a welcome and much needed addition to the neighborhood. But right now, I'm going to keep driving past until they've been open for a while.
(1)
Octavia T.

With all the other good reviews, i feel bad writing this, but this just was not that great of a place. Maybe because we went an hour before close, but the chicken while, according to my partner, a bit juicy it was also dry and looked precooked. It was too greasy and the waffle a bit soggy. The worse or crazy part is they served her a back...who actually serves the back...there's no meat on it. I being a vegetarian opted for a trio of sides, yams, greens, and mac. Unfortunately, had to delete greens because of the turkey...but kudos that they make it with turkey and not pork. So i got cheese grits instead. Anywhoo, I wasn't to thrilled with the flavor, everything was a bit bland to me and lacked in that "tastes just like granny makes" feeling. Instead it was more like "hmmm, what happened" feeling. The cornbread was cold and dry and tasted liked Jiffy. Yams, were too stringy (why not use sweet potatoes) and I asked the server if they were mashed or big diced, to which he stated "big dices"...uhmmm yeah they were mashed. The rest of my party had the same sentiments, but big raves for the greens, which many ordered extra to go. And for some reason it appears the chicken wings are better than the other chicken pieces. Besides the disappointing food, the ambiance was wonderful. The place is nicely decorated and very warm feeling. And despite it being somewhat small, we felt private and conversations from other tables did not overlap and vice versa, The service staff was wonderful, efficient, and very friendly. Maybe next time I will go earlier in the day...
(2)
Kara M.

so my roommate and i were heading to the southside to check out a shoe spot and since we were in the neighborhood we decided to grab some food. we remembered a few of our friends went here and decided to drop by. yes there was a wait but that was far outweighed by how great the food was. it took about 20 min to get a table but the wait wasn't too bad and they were seating as fast as they could. as soon as we got seated the waiter came over to get our drink orders and gave us a chance to check out the menu. since we were at the home of chicken and waffles, we knew we had to at least try that out so she went with that and i went with the catfish and we could do a swap. i got the potato salad, mac and cheese, and yams for sides. the food came out pretty fast and it was piping hot. i hadn't had catfish in a long time but this was pretty good. they use a cornmeal batter that was seasoned well, i didn't have to use a sprinkle of salt. the fried chicken was absolutely delish! cooked well with good flavor but not greasy at all. the only thing i added was some hot sauce of course. the mac and cheese was def the star of the sides, it was almost as good as my mama's! the yams were a little on the sweet side and the potato salad was heavy on the pickled relish so the flavor was a little drowned out (but you know how we are about other people's potato salad...lol). anyway, the service was quick and nice, the place was clean and the meal was def an A in my book. this place is def in my top 3 for soul food in chicago!
(4)
Laura M.

Lunch on a Thursday. In and out in about one hour (party of two). James, our server, was very attentive - water filled when empty and he checked in on us about 3 to 5 times to make sure we were doing okay. I ordered a combo with fried chicken, catfish, and 3 sides (mac n cheese, potato salad, collard greens). Fried chicken was perfect (with hot sauce), cat fish could have used lemon, greens a teenie tad salty, potato salad very flavorful as far as potato salads go. Peach cobbler for dessert was nice and hot and we got it a la mode. Yum!!!
(5)
Dee L.

Okay, it doesn't seem that I will ever have the true experience of CC&W. Additionally, I will never know how good their Peach Cobbler is because they never have this item. This is my third attempt at carry out within the past 3 years. I have waited to go back for several months in between because the experience has always been JUST that bad. Given these 3 encounters I can only imagine what the true dining experience must be like. I have posted about each experience before and each time I am even more disappointed. I believe in supporting businesses in my neighborhood. I literally live right across the street and this time I decided to try a different approach to ordering my food. In the past, I have ordered via telephone or in person and experienced delays in receiving my order in upwards of an hour or more. With each experience I have been told that they have ran out of the requested sides. I am cracking up because I have only ordered sides, and I fail to see the difficulty in maintaining staples. This go around I ordered and paid for my 2 sides online. I purposefully waited 30 minutes before going across the street to pick up my order. When I get there I am told that there is a 2 hour wait because one of my sides is in the oven. The cashier asked me if I wanted to wait.Huh???? She then had difficulty figuring out that I had pre-paid because I placed the order online. I requested a refund due to the 2 hour delay and was initially told that they could not refund my money. As a result they asked me several time if I wanted a substitute for my order. NO. Then after some persistence I was told that my money had been refunded and that I needed to take his word because they could not issue a receipt. A small decently dress guy then handed me the remaining sided item. When I requested a bag, his reply was that he thought I was being eco-friendly. While I presumed that he was making a joke I had failed to see the humor given they had now already sucked 35 minutes of my time for 1 side order. I asked multiple times for the manager on duty. Finally, I was acknowledged by the manager but "I" had to politely ask him to share his name. I shared with him my previous experiences, however he never asked me my name nor did he seem interested that I am a neighborhood customer After my inquiry he shared that he was the owner's cousin who is in training to manage the soon to be open restaurant in Cleveland. smh. Good luck with that. All I can say is that whenever I am asked about the CC&W by my family and friends who come to visit I will be sure to share an accurate assessment of my encounters.
(1)
Sandra May L.

Waiting for almost an hour being seated but the food and everything was honestly worth the wait! The setting of the place gives you a jazz feeling and the service was excellent :) When the food came out, I was just too excited. I ordered the Tonya's Choice and definitely was good! The Mac and cheese is to die for too! As well as the fried catfish :) Definitely recommend if you're craving for soul food or simply just for chicken and waffles.
(5)
Vicky B.

Chicken and waffles, yes, please! This is one of my favorite dishes and although readily available not necessarily prepared like this. In Vegas I am used to a fancy rendition of it when really what I want is a true fried chicken which this was. I had Tonya's Choice, three wings and waffle. I also ordered a thigh on the side. The waffle was a little on the soft side for me. It could have kept it in the toaster a little longer. Three of us shared the Peach Cobbler topped with ice cream and we all liked it. Service was friendly and fast. I'm taking away one start because there floors made me a little uncomfortable. They have rugs everywhere but the tile portions are very slippery.
(4)
Josalyn M.

The food is great despite a lengthy wait for a table. The lines can be terrible on the weekends. Too bad this location does not offer jazz and byob bottle service. Almost everyone I bring to this establishment can find something on the menu they enjoy. By the way the checkout can be cumbersome so wear comfortable shoes.
(3)
Amber B.

Worst service of my life. I only gave them one star because zero stars isn't an option. Don't get me wrong the food is great, but timing is terrible. I ordered online to pick up in an hour. I get there an hour later after I ordered online and they mysteriously can't find my order( which was already paid for!). After getting the run around for about 25 minutes, my order "conveniently" is found and is ready immediately...meaning they didn't even make it until I asked about it. Without checking the order my boyfriend drives home only to find out after 1.5hours of waiting, the order is wrong!!!!
(1)
Teschia B.

It was pretty good. This time around. The first was a fail for me, but the chicken was cooked and seasoned well. The sides were also good. We went in looking for breakfast, but changed when there was no pork sausage or bacon. Before you judge...my mother was visiting from Georgia and as she said "She is from the south and she eats pork." Love you mumma! It took some time to get our drinks, but once the waiter arrived he was great waiter and served our table perfectly. Will defo be going back.
(4)
A D.

Good food. Great service. Small place but wonderful at their craft. I enjoyed 3wings, Mac, yams, greens, cornbread, & waffle. Everything was perfect. I will return. Service was wonderful.
(4)
Ericka A.

I'm somewhat of a latecomer to the sweet and savory craze. To be honest, simply the thought of chicken and waffles together (more specifically, fried chicken and maple syrup) disgusted me. However, a friend of ours treated us to dinner here a couple years ago, and I wasn't about to be that jerk who ruins a perfectly good outing by complaining about things that I only thought I wouldn't like. Thus, I gave it a try. Now I'm a fan! Aimee M. and I were in the area for the Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place (don't laugh) and I had suggested grabbing a late lunch here. We arrive around 2:30pm and the line was just out the door. I put in a table request and we waited quite a while. It was a little annoying to see a number of smaller tables go unused for the majority of the time we waited, but it all made sense when they got to a larger party and pushed them together. It would be nice to be seated as they can accommodate you, but there's something to be said for playing fair and making sure you get people seated in order. And we lucked out when a party of about 8 people ahead of us decided they didn't want to wait any longer and left. I decided to order the Betty Lou combo, which is a 1/2 fried chicken (I got a mix of white and dark) with 2 waffles. I also ordered a Strawberry Lemonade and Aimee and I split some Greens (She thought they were too salty but I LOVED them. They are cooked with ham.), Mac and Cheese (I'd probably skip it next time but she was very happy with it.), and the Yams (This was the winner!). Our wait for a table was long but the delivery of the food was phenomenally fast. We ordered, we chatted a short while, I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and came back to a table full of delicious dishes. There was so much food that we both had leftovers and it was only about $25 each. They weren't doing this the last time I was there, but there's a guy now who comes to the tables and will take your picture and print them on the spot for $10. He also gives you a code to request a digital copy. A lot of people seemed to really like this and I think it's sweet that someone is there to capture happy moments with friends and family.
(4)
Micha N.

We had a good experience. No long wait, probably because we went around 2pm on a holiday weekend. The service was fine. We got exactly what we ordered and it was tasty, especially the chicken. The grits could use a little something. Dill maybe.
(4)
Mary C.

Very busy and very crowded. The food was good. The chicken was very crispy and juicy. Delish. The waffle was ok. Too soft and thick for my taste. I request well done or crispy for the waffle but still came out soft. I figure they pre-made it because it's busy. I ordered a side of over-easy eggs... it took awhile for it to come and in a heavy glaze of oil... so... I guess just the fried chicken is worth it. The service was nice. Our server was busy and the cashier came by to check on us. Overall... I will come back for the chicken but probably not for waffles.
(3)
Aimee M.

The Wait! Oh my gawd the Waaaaaait! This was Saturday about 2:30 in the afternoon and the line was just outside the door. Since this was my first visit I didn't know if it was usually this busy at this time but a lady who got in line behind us said "I should know better than to come here on a Saturday". So I guess that answered that. Ericka A and I arrived here after getting our Shamrock Shuffle race packets at McCormick Place--note to self, if coming here after a packet pick up, bring some of the free snacks so I can eat something while we wait. What made the wait even more unbearable is that you are literally standing above the dining area while you wait and you can see and smell all the delicious food at the tables. So probably about 45 stomach rumbling mouth watering minutes later we are finally seated. The host was an adorable older man who apologized for the wait but welcomed us and thanked us profusely for choosing to visit the restaurant. You can imagine how busy this place was that day. Servers buzzing around, tables getting cleared, pick up orders getting picked up...the saving grace is that our food was delivered to our table in record fast time. And it was freakin' delicious. We both opted for the chicken and waffles entree and split a side of fried catfish, yams, collard greens and mac n cheese. Everything was really good. The chicken was crispy and tender. A bite of chicken with waffle and bit of syrup reduced me to a happy mushy mess. The yams were just as sweet and flavorful as I thought they would be. The Mac n Cheese had the bits of crusty oven crisp cheese that I love. The catfish had a wonderful cornmeal crust and cooked to perfection. Added some hot sauce to add a little kick and once again I am sighing in contentment. Although it was a nice sized serving, the greens were just too salty for me. The waffle, which also had good flavor, wasn't as crispy soft as i like, it was more like a sponge cake, but was still a good vehicle for the chicken. I ended up with leftovers that made for a perfect midnight snack after my race. I'd love to go back but not sure when the lowest wait times would be. Anyone want to help a girl out? is there even a short wait time for this place? Seems like everyone wants in on this chicken fried goodness.
(4)
Janell M.

Do not go if you're hungry because you will wait over an hour to be seated and over an hour to eat. Your patience will definitely be tested
(1)
Ron B.

Where do I begin? I visited this restaurant in July. We called in an hour ahead(4:30PM). We still had to wait in a long line (1.5 hours) and watch other people eating. Finally, we were called to our table. Additional wait time for food was 35 minutes. The waffles were ok, but chicken was room temperature. Prices were around $8-12 dollars based on your side items. It is too bad that the size of the restaurant limits the service. The parking is not available exclusively for the area(street), so if you are out of town you may have a problem. Better food serving temperature and shorter wait time would have raised the star rating.
(2)
Lin C.

This visit was on Sunday March 8, at 11:00 AM, prior to the Sunday brunch rush. This review is pretty much based on service. There were 2 other small table of 3 people there when we got there. We were seated immediately and rushed to put in our orders, before we had water or silverware on the table. We had to tell the server 2x we were not ready to order. I ordered the Nicole Marie's : 2 piece dark with your choice of one of the following: waffle, potato salad or fries for $8.75 I have to admit that this place has one of the best waffles I've ever tasted in my life. There is a hint of cinnamon, vanilla, and possibly nutmeg in the waffle. This is a straight up deliciously thin and chewy waffle that hardly needs the butter and maple syrups that comes with it. It's tasty all on it's own. Don't confuse the waffle for the stuff you would get at IHOP. Those are Belgium waffles and quite frankly I find them to be boring. I went with a chicken thigh and a leg. The leg was small, but well seasoned. The thigh was a relatively small piece, but juicy and melt in your mouth delicious. I'm usually really good about snapping pictures of the food and menu for comparison, but I left feeling peeved and unsatisfied from the service experience. By the time we got our food ( roughly 11:15 AM), the restaurant was slammed packed. We had to hunt down our server to get extra napkins, water, and to place a to go order. The server did not look pleased that we didn't put our to go order from the start. When we did receive our food, it was a good thing that we checked because we got pieces of chicken that we did not ask for. When we asked to have the server corrected, more annoyed looks. While I understand that the restaurant is busy and that it is not your fault that the cooks just threw whatever pieces of chicken into our to go boxes, you are still the face and representing the restaurant.
(2)
Ying G.

Mmmmmmmmmm! Everything! Fried Chicken smothered in a delicious home made gravy, seasoned Red Beans over Rice. Collard Green cooked with Smoked Turkey, topped off with a big slice of Corn Bread. Just sooo good...
(5)
Meg S.

The food is great, but I think the sides outshine the actual chicken and waffles. I'm also a fan of the fried catfish. Almost always fresh, you can't go wrong. And if you were smart, you'd order delivery....but that's none of my business.
(4)
Krystal J.

Me and my friend came here on a beautiful Friday morning in August. Was greeted with the best service and the atmosphere was very peaceful and filled with neo soul and jazz playing. We had never been here so we asked our waitress Tonya for her suggestion. She told us all of her breakfast and dinner favorites and since we were headed back to school we tried everything. The chicken and waffles were great but the real star was the candied yams and catfish! Great place to go must try.
(5)
Virtie P.

Their food was good and the service was great! I've been here a hand full of times and never a bad moment.
(4)
Chris G.

Great food and a welcome spot in Bronzeville. So good Oak Park had to recruit them into their community.
(5)
Jeffrey C.

Let's double down on the fried chicken reviews, shall we? I just posted one for Chicago-famous Harold's, so why not another for the commonly known preeminent chicken and waffle house of Chicagoland? Unfortunately for this place, like Harold's, I grade on a Houston curve. And I've not had better chicken and waffles than at the Breakfast Klub, a Houston institution. But let's talk Chicago. The place is in the corner office of a small strip with some apartments atop, in a not un-quaint part of Chicago's south side. The brownstone architecture around the neighborhood is, in fact, rather nifty. Additionally, this restaurant's proximity to Cellular Field, with not much else nearby besides chain food, makes it a particularly good pre-game stop if you're going to a Sox game. But it's all about the food, and Chicago's Home has good, but not great, chicken and waffles. Like Harold's, this location suffers from the absurdly small chicken. A quarter meal with a waffle sets you back above a Hamilton; there's no reason to be stingy with the bird for those prices. Unlike Harold's, the chicken here is decently good with a nice flavor--think mild at Church's or Popeyes. The waffle is wholly disappointing. it's soft and soggy, like an Eggo waffle that's been exposed to too much frostbite and can't shed the water weight in the toaster. The waffle requires copious dunking in the syrup, a big no-no. Beyond the chicken and waffles, Chicago's Home has an extensive menu, and we helped ourselves to some red beans and rice and greens as sides, both tasty. I'd been particularly craving red beans and rice, after having gone on multiple diatribes about how impossible it is to find proper cajun food in Chicago (and no, Heaven on Seven does not count). So just having a red beans and rice option was good enough for me to like it. There's some complaints about the wait time, but we came entirely off-peak and had no issues with service or wait. The place is clean, there's street and lot parking, and the food is good, if not spectacular.
(4)
A L.

Long wait. The Kev Mo Law is everything. Fried chicken & diced home fries in gravy. Biscuits could truly stand some more butter, but everything else makes up for it. Would y'all please learn to keep some BBQ sauce on-hand, please & thank you!
(5)
Jamie J.

I decided to try this place as I live in the area and popped in on a busy Sunday. I was told the wait would be 45 minutes, but I was sat sooner (lonely party of one lol). As I said it was busy so my server Jerry was servicing multiple tables in his area. I ordered the Nicole Marie's with a waffle and extra wing. It was delicious. Waffle was hot, syrup warm, chicken fresh out the fryer. The cups are small for $2.25 and an extra wing was $2.40 and t as extremely tiny. Those were the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. But the food was delicious. Jerry and the rest of the staff were very friendly. I'd definitely come back.
(4)
Benita J.

The one star given to the Bronzeville Chicken and Waffles restaurant is a reflection of their attention to detail and not the food. For me, you can't have a good restaurant if your service and attention to detail is not as good as the food. I live less than a mile away from the restaurant so I REALLY want to support it, but atlas, I cannot. I ordered the fish & chicken combo to go because I really didn't have time to wait for a table. Hence, I'm sorta in a rush with a limited time for dinner. When i got my food I was a little turned off because by the time I got to my car all of the green, yam, and mac/cheese juices were floating at the bottom of my bag (these side dishes should have bee packed in their own container with lids). When I got home I realized the fish from the "fish & chicken" combo was missing. Mistakes happen so I called the restaurant to find out if the fish could be delivered (it's a short distance away but I don't have time to go back). Tried calling several times but I just get a busy signal. Now I'm annoyed. I go back to the restaurant to let them know (1) you left out the fish (2) I'm now annoyed because I wasn't able to reach anyone on the phone. Things went from bad to worse. The manager calmly explained I can either get a $5 refund for the missing piece of fish or wait 30 minutes for another piece. At this point both options seemed absolutely ridiculous because I've now wasted an hour trying to get a "quick" dinner and my only recourse is $5 (out of the $17.50 spent) or spend even more time waiting. In one word...AAAAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!
(1)
Reece G.

Patronizing with this franchise for the first time and I am impressed. I am visiting from Texas and am quite accustomed to good southern food and this spot is just that...good food! I ordered the Aunt Joyce's and everything was well cooked and seasoned just right. The staff was friendly and professional. Clean restrooms. Nice decor. Should I return to Chicago, I will definitely be back.
(5)
Hector F.

So my girlfriend called to complain of the service that we had even asked if there was a problem because we were a mixed race couple manager replied not a problem we have Mexicans working in the back I guess I came in the wrong door
(1)
Jacquelyn M.

They seem to have issues accomodating a party of more than 4. The host couldn't even estimate a wait time. Once we were seated our server was polite and the waffles were very good, however the chicken seemed to lack seasoning.
(3)
Ashley A.

I checked this place out while visiting Chicago. The food was great! I did not opt for the chicken and waffles; however, I had a spread of soul food. Definitely get your money's worth and some mouth-watering food! Not to mention, the wait staff was very attentive. Overall a great place to dine!
(4)
Jerome H.

Far less than enjoyable experience. My guest and I, unknowingly, arrived 45 minutes before close and received no indication from the host that some items were unavailable. The server approached the table and took our drink order, water for my guest and coffee for me. "The coffee machine is shut down already," says the server. As if to say the excuse was acceptable. The "we're closing shuffle" continued as my dinner selection needed chefs approval, the condiments served with the meal were served in takeout plastic and my pecan waffle arrived to the table halfway through the meal. As I settled the check the manager asked "How was our meal?" To which I replied, "Less than enjoyable." Her response was a perfect match to the rest of the experience--a succinct "okay". I get that it's cold, staff is underpaid and ready to go home at the end of the day. Conversely, the last guest in should receive the same service as the first of the day, no matter what.
(3)
Jackie M.

Overrated. It was okay, but not amazing. The fried chicken was good. The waffle was very thin and flat. I really like the extensive combination and variety the menu has to offer. My experience here was not quite memorable.
(3)
Letitia L.

Awesome food, Luis is the bomb diggity. My first experience, I crave more. Thank you so much.
(5)
Johnny B.

The food was fine but to be fair I stopped eating fried food 5 years ago. The service was ok. The waiter forgot to put in my pecan pancakes and went back to correct this. The biggest problem I had was when I finished my meal. I ordered something at the register. After 10-15 minutes I hadn't gotten my order so I spoke to the cashier and she said my order's coming. After 25-30 minutes I spoke to the cashier a second time and the cashier went to the back and found they hadn't started my order. They made it in 5 minutes. There is to much for the cashier to do at lunch time. She's taking orders and taking payment for customers who have finished their meal. She needs help at the lunch hour. The line to pay your bill was as long as 6-8 people at times. I waited quite a while to pay my bill because of the orders on the phone. She said sorry for the wait but even McDonalds offers you a coke when they make you wait. After this Groupon I won't return.
(2)
Just E.

Food was good. Service was HORRIBLE. My family and I have been here four times and each time the service is lackluster. The waiters aren't knowledgeable of the menu, which some had issues seeing due to the poor lighting. We were seated near the door and during the middle of our meal half the table had to get up because they seated a wheelchair bound customer towards the back of the restaurant and she wasn't able to fit through to exit the building which had us thinking, why would they put her back there if they knew she wouldn't be able to get back out. On a side note. Since we've been here over time we have noticed that the waffles are getting thinner which sucks because you have a lot of chicken and little to no waffle.
(2)
valerie r.

Sooo, I use to love the food here, but now I don't. It was just this past Wednesday afternoon when I heard that an Uncle Remus Chicken opened up on the south side and a couple of my co-workers and I were going to try it out. To my surprise we ended up down the street from Chicago's Chicken and Waffles and I said, "Hey, I didn't know it was all the way over here, we might as well go to Chicago's chicken and waffles!" And, of course, they said "Yes, let's do it!" We were all excited. There was no wait. The place was about half full. I ordered my usual, Tonya's Choice, because their wings are always so good. SMH. The food came and immediately we all noticed the chicken. All the wings were really small, looked really old and refried. I couldn't believe it. I have never gotten bad food here. So I said to the waitress, "These wings are really skimpy. This one doesn't even have all the meet on the bone." She said, "okay and she would see if she could get me a couple more." She came back and said, "All the chicken looks the same and gave me 4 more of the skimpy old wings." I was extremely disappointed. This chicken looked like it had sat on the stove all night and then someone put it back in the fryer to reheat it And to add insult to injury, my waffle was barely done. I'm wondering if the original owners still own the place or are they under new management or something. I'm hoping that this won't happen again. I have another groupon that I let expire for here and I want to at least get the value I paid for it so I will return, only for that reason. If things are better, I will update my review.
(1)
Kristina F.

i love this restaurant. their food is so delicious. i get the chicken with the fish, three sides, and sometimes a waffle (i like leftovers :yeshrug: ). im picky about the sweet potatoes i eat, and theirs are up to my standards. i love the red beans and rice, the mac and cheese could be more.... solid? more firm, al dente. the servers are nice enough, the price is decent, and again, the food is delicious. i also love the dark interior. the bathrooms are clean. such a great little small restaurant. and when there is a long line, the wait isnt that long
(4)
Oscar S.

Had lunch at this location today.My first time at this spot.Altgough,not my first time at Home of Chicken and waffles.I was introduced to them a few years ago at their Oak Park location and INSTANTLY became a huge fan.Im so happy that theres a location near the lakefront since Im an avid fisherman and am ALWAYS at the lakefront fishing YEAR ROUND.I make sure to spread the word to EVERYBODY I know so they too can experience their AMAZING food.Im a fan FOREVER!!!!!!
(5)
La A.

I will never go to this restaurant again. Expensive and small cheap portions. An example, Tonyas choice on the menu cost $ 8.95 which included three baby wings...and I mean baby wings and ONE waffle. I purchased two dinners and cost over $20.00 dollars. A total dissappointment. I will never go there again, unless I just feel like just blowing some money on an expensive snack.
(1)
Adrian V.

Delicious food is all I have to say. The coffee is great the waffles are tasty & the chicken is tremendous .. Def will be back again
(5)
Britany S.

My best friend was raving about the food at Chicago's and because I had never had a real southern type meal (collard greens, red beans and rice, etc) I was counting down the days till I could finally try it. She warned me it would be busy so I hopped out the car to get in line while she found parking. She was right the restaurant was busy but they are very quick and efficient and my wait was not long. The restaurant is very charming and the dÃ©cor is very warm, welcoming and comforting. I was surprised and impressed when the hostess pulled out my chair for me to sit. As I looked around I notice the restaurant was filled with well dressed, happy families (It was a Sunday and I assume most of them were coming after church) it was just a beautiful sight to see. The menu is extensive and I wanted to order absolutely everything but I decided the dark meat combo with a side waffle to split with my best friend. The combo came with three sides and corn bread. I chose the Mac and cheese, Cajun rice and beans and the collard greens. I don't eat pork so the waiter informed me that they make the collard greens with turkey (I assumed smoke) because I know some people make it with ham hocks (form recipes I've read haha). To wash it down we ordered their famous strawberry lemonade. I am actually smiling while I write this review thinking back on how good this food was. It was perfect! The fried chicken was moist on the inside, with a nice crunchy skin not too thick or thin and seasoned to perfection. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy like a mac and cheese should be. The collard greens tasted NOTHING like I thought they would they were the bomb! I never knew greens could taste so good, that turkey gave it some real flavor. I need to learn how to make that entire meal because I have been craving it ever since. Oh, I can't forget about that lemonade that was the real deal and not made from concentrate. It was sour like lemonade is supposed to me but the real chunks of strawberries is what made this lemonade the best lemonade I've ever had. If you don't like sweet/sour drinks I would not recommend it but if you do order it. We ordered another round of drinks to go. I also have to mention my waitor Talial did an exceptional job. She answered all our questions, the service was speedy, efficient and she regularly checked up on us even though the restaurant was packed. Can't wait to go back, I hadn't planned on going back to Chicago till next year but the pull is too strong.
(5)
Ademola A.

Food was okay. Nothing special at all. I had the Tonya choice. Chicken was on the small side. Waffles were kinda hard and chewy. The red beans and rice was okay. I like the peacan pancakes though. But all in all not worth the hype in my opinion.
(3)
Amanda C.

Came here with a groupon with my cousin- OH. MY. YUM. Chicken and waffles honey!!!! Service was great- my only complaint is that it was hot as hell in there!!!! The chicken was cooked to perfection- the waffles complimented it well. Food came out quick- it was delicious!!! We both enjoyed our food. The serving is definitely enough for two. Can't wait to come back and try something else!
(4)
Bethtina W.

Okay there were good things and bad things... Good service from the waitress and host. In fact, that's the main reason for the four stars. The manager was an arrogant ass, with a short person complex. But luckily the host, an older tall glass of water, intervened smoothly. So whatevs... The food was definitely do-able. The chicken was fried perfectly, as was the catfish. Neither had a ton of flavor. But the chicken was cool with hot sauce. The fish, too, but it was really bland. The waffles were okay, not bad, but definitely didn't knock our socks off. The best thing was their syrup. They put some kind of cinnamon in it. Overall, everything was good. I liked it and would go back in the future.
(4)
Sara C.

Hands down the best in Chicago! Great staff and atmosphere! The place was inviting! The waiter James provided excellent service!
(5)
Jennifer G.

The food is to die for! The staff is great. The food is served quickly. There is plenty of parking. Even though there's a long wait if you arrive at the restaurant after 12 noon, it is worth the wait.
(4)
NoFirstname M.

Worst service EVER!! We waited an hour and NEVER got our food. Everyone around us was served before us. We came all the way from HOUSTON TEXAS!!! I HATE This place!!! Wish I could give it ZERO!!!
(1)
Alexia W.

When this place first opened up I thought it was the absolute best place ever. I went this past Friday and felt disappointed with the food and atmosphere in general. It's a compact space so of course the wait for a table is long. When I finally was seated, I got moved to a different seat. I was able to place my order and after waiting for what seemed like a hour if not 45 mins at the least. I got my food and it was a bit cold. The chicken could have been cooked a little more. I will give them the benefit of the doubt and say that they give nice presentation of the food.
(2)
christy C.

So, this will be my absolutely last time ever patronizing this restaurant. Unlike my last review my food came early via delivery, that was only thing good about it. The food was so tough, as if it was cooked yesterday! I wouldn't recommend this place to my enemy, bad food, old waits, horrible customer service!
(1)
Cody C.

Waited an hour for pancakes, got the wrong order, waited another 20 minutes to get bland, mediocre at best pancakes. Everyone around us had wrong orders as well. Not sure how this place stays in business. Bad food, bad service.
(1)
Michelle L.

I have been to Chicago Chicken and Waffles several times. When they first opened, they were awesome. The food was fantastic, and still is, however, the service in some aspects has slipped. Twice I have gone in and had the same server be extremely slow, forgetful and unprofessional with customers. She kept referring to people as honey, baby or sweetie. If I wanted to go to Mel's Diner and meet Flo, I would go back to the late 70's for a recap of the sitcom Alice. People who came in after me, got their food before me. I ordered a Tonya's Joy, that never came, until after I stopped the manager to complain. It appeared that everyone who sat in her section that day, complained about her service and how slow moving she was. When speaking to the manager, he was very accommodating, however, they really need to deal with this individual and her work ethic.
(2)
Hsia F.

Pro: -Easy to locate -Ample Parking -Great Menu -Great staff - friendly and knowledgeable Cons: -The "waiting" line.....its a small ramp that overlooks the patrons eating at their tables. Now imagine a hungry guest in line.....waiting for 45 mins+ just staring at you eat - the pressure ruins the appetite - IMO -The smell - it smells like the "original" the carpet or something needs to be changed -The recipe's - Ive gone to the Oak Park location many times and something in the mac and cheese isn't the same at this location. Oak Park also serves my food hot....my order was..... 'meh' I just think in general the layout of this space needs to be overhauled moreso than anything else. Everything else is a simpler fix but I won't be visting this location again purposely.
(3)
Sheena S.

Sad to say but this is no longer a favorite restaurant of mine. Every time now the waffles are soggy and sometimes even to cold to melt the butter. Several times dining in or even ordering take out the waiters forget food that I have ordered and don't give me all of my food, Just yesterday I ordered takeout and had to go back twice to still not end up with everything I ordered. On the other hand the fried chicken still taste amazing, absolutely delicious.
(2)
Emani H.

Terrible service, took 45 minutes for our food to come. No offered refills when the time was appropriate.
(1)
Maine M.

We are sitting down for an hour and still don't have our food!!! Not sure if I'll be here again any time soon, especially on a weekend!!!!!!
(1)
San C.

DONT ORDER OR WASTE UR MONEY This is the lowest star review I can give..ordered delivery 2 and a half hours later no food and 3 excuses..don't waste your time.go somewhere else.even in restaurant customer service is bad and food is greasy After doing some research this is a common problem..they take orders for delivery and give excuses until closing time. There is a call to the customer about some unfortunate event that prevents them from delivery at all..so you're dinner plans are cancelled 3 hours later
(1)
Tiffany X.

Today was maybe my 15th time going to what I always call simply, "Chicken and Waffles," and even though I know service can be hit or miss, I always go back because 1) it's not far from my home 2) it's SOUL FOOD that is not far from my home 3) I want to support a Black-owned business and 4) when they're good, they're really good. But therein lies the problem: Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is inconsistent in both service and quality. Since the place is usually jam packed, I thought we would stop by for (what, at any other establishment would be considered a quick) breakfast (but I know no visit to this restaurant can ever be quick--whether they are crowded or not). Though servers are usually pleasant and personable, service is always pretty slow. Our order was simple: 1 grits/eggs combo (consisting of 1 egg, grits, biscuit, and coffee) and 1 eggs/turkey sausage combo (consisting of 2 eggs, 2 sausage, and toast). The waitress asked how we wanted our eggs; when I said, "fried hard," she looked puzzled, so I elaborated. "Similar to over easy, but flipped so the yolk is completely cooked." But before that happened, the first indication of trouble was the waitress never having heard of the grits special. Actually, even before that, she gave me the finger...to wait, when I attempted to get her attention. I opened my mouth, and she held up the pointer/wait finger twice. Though stunned, I laughed it off and when she returned, I asked for a high chair, something she should have offered when she saw me enter with a toddler. She told us if we needed a high chair, we would need to move because a high chair would be in everyone's way if we remained in our booth. Um, ok. Whatever. We moved. When after about 20 minutes, a table of 6 or more received a round of coffee, I felt relief - maybe they had just brewed coffee and I would finally get my cup? Still, none came to me, and still, we waited for our eggs specials. When the table to my left - seated after us in the booth we had to move from - received coffee, I finally asked our server (at the risk of getting the wait finger again), if I could have my coffee. I told her it came with the meal and she looked surprised, but finally went to get it. Another 20 minutes pass and the waitress stops by to ask if we want home fries instead of grits. Um, NO? Another 10 minutes pass and the food arrives. Both combos have scrambled eggs instead of fried eggs (despite my specifying and defining FRIED), the grits combo is missing the biscuit, and the turkey sausage is room temp. I immediately tell her, we ask for FRIED eggs. She acts as if this is her first time hearing this, and again puzzles over the meaning. I explain what I mean AGAIN, and she says ok. Returns with two servings of SCRAMBLED EGGS THAT LOOK LIKE THEY WERE DOUSED IN SOY SAUCE. I should have taken a picture. I'm not exaggerating. Upon further inspection, I assume the cook decided to just scramble and char the eggs to, you know, get a fried *effect". WTF. I totally laugh in the waitress' face. She laughs too. This is ridiculous. I thank her and get the hell on. Sigh. I so want to go in there and have a perfect experience, but it's truly always something with them. Either the food will be great and the service will be atrocious, or the service will be great and the food will be crazy. I've had both. My suggestion: go with patience, proceed with caution, be specific in your orders, and don't be afraid to assert yourself for what you want.
(2)
Marshall P.

I've never tasted a single thing I didn't enjoy. I can't leave there without having mac n cheese and yams.
(5)
Max M.

Horrible Service. Great job at over cooking chicken. Waited 30 minutes in line then sat down and waited another 30 minutes for waitress to come. Pecan waffles are gritty and gross. Would give 0 stars, If the Strawberry Lemonade, Gravy Potatoes, and Red Beans and Rice weren't so amazing.
(2)
Kiah D.

TERRIBLE! 50 dollars given away. Called to complain no manger no supervisor available, but if I was placing an order I would have been able to speak with someone.
(1)
La Toya B.

If no stars was possible that's what they would get. Horrible service and the chicken was either bad or the grease was bad. So I tell the waiter and his reply was "Yea everyone saying that." Are you kidding me? So you knew the chicken was bad and you continue to service me ? I was given fish instead but after all was said and done I didn't want it. I was disappointed. Ive been here before and had way better service and great tasting food. It was the first time I witness everyone complaining about their food. Smh!!! Better luck next time.
(1)
David N.

We stopped in here on the recommendation of a coworker. She was not wrong! This was some seriously good food. We arrived just in time on a Saturday and were seated right away. About five minutes later, there was a long wait.
(5)
D J.

I love this place! Better than Roscoe's in LA & Glady's in ATL (& trust me, I know good chicken. I would give 5-stars but I don't like the Mac-n-cheese & seating is very tight. BUT this little place has the best chicken & waffles I've ever had. I've been several times & I ALWAYS order the same thing "Tonya's Choice" smothered. I've always received great service. Parking & the wait can be annoying at times but it doesn't bother me as long as my "Tonya's Choice" smothered is cooked & seasoned with perfection. Can't wait to go back!
(4)
Donyalle R.

This review is way too late but better late than never. Unfortunately in this area you're hard pressed to find a variety of sit down restaurants so every time one opens there's a sense of excitement. You want so hard for a new restaurant to be good but sadly it often isn't. But in this case, YAAAAAAY! This is definitely a favorite on my list. The chicken and Waffles are absolutely fantastic. Full of flavor and delicious. I haven't been disappointed with anything I've had on this menu.
(4)
Lolita L.

I am really disappointed about the service here. This restaurant has really gone down. The food doesn't even taste the same. The waffles are much thinner than I remember and they don't taste the same. The food takes too long to be cooked. I understand about it being cooked fresh but when it comes it is not even up to par. I will not be returning. It is really disappointing because I try to support black owned establishments but with service like this it makes it really hard.
(1)
Edith R.

I've never ever, had a bad experience here, until today. I take all my friends (many of them whom have never set foot in Bronzeville before) to try this place, and I bought a Groupon, pretty much for $15 off. And we came here to spend money and eat well. The food was fabulous, as usual, and so was that of my friend's. We decided to do a long lunch and so we stayed to talk long after we finished, and nobody came to check on us after the server dropped off our check. No water refills, nothing. I was ready to order coffee too, but they seemed to totally discard us. It was my treat but my friend insisted on leaving a tip, so she asked me to break a $10 bill for her to leave the tip. So I go up to the cashier, and at first she agreed to break the $10. I mean, it was just about a $40 bill, minus 15; and we were still going to tip 20% off the original pre-tax bill. So some lady stopped the cashier from breaking the 10. All i heard was, "because of the Groupon, blah blah, blah, i won't blah blah, confusing verbage, blah, blah". So, after all that, I just took a deep breath, said, "ok, I am confused so just charge the whole thing to my card." I was pretty upset at the B.S. this lady fed me so I just did the easiest thing I could think to do. I didn't look up at the lady hovering at the register, thanked the cashier and walked away. I walked out of there very, very disappointed. Over the years I've raved to my friends about the amazing food and the incredibly friendly and nice "floor managers". This lady who blew smoke up my ass about breaking a $10 because I had a Groupon really disappointed me. So because I paid $15 dollars less, plus a really good tip, with a discount promotion your restaurant offered, you cannot break a bill so I can tip your staff? For real? And after you hand us the bill, service stops? The Groupon was a required set of 3, so I have 2 left. I will have to take cash. If I have to go out of my way to get the correct amounts of cash to pay again and leave a friggin tip, it's sayonara to this joint. Geez.
(2)
Andreas F.

TERRIBLE SERVICE. Sat at a table for 20 waiting for a server to pay attention to us. Once she did work her way around to us, she had a conversation with the host and then the table next to mine THEN she put up her index finger and said " I'll be right back" Where does this happen?
(1)
Tiffany H.

I have been to this establishment several times. Here are a few things that will help you determine if you would like to visit: Food is consistently good It can get crowded especially on weekends and evenings. Expect to wait and there isn't a large waiting area. There is a section with 3 seats. You will stand while you wait until they call your name. There is not electronic system. Don't miss your name being called they scratch you off. Love the soothing light jazz music they play. Because it can get crowded there are a lot of fire hazard issues. You wait on the handicap ramp and they move tables to fit more people. When seated you are really close to other parties. The quality of service varies. I have had several people....when having a repeat waiter/waitress one day they could be great and another no too good. One day you could wait 20 minutes to get water. Another day the staff may check on you every 5 minutes. The people who work there are typically friendly. Bathrooms are clean. Which is major for any food establishment.
(3)
Deidre H.

I went a week ago with my family which included my toddler daughter. We were served by Miki who was awesome. We went on a week night about 6pm and service was good, neither having to wait too long to order nor having to wait for the food to arrive. My husband had been there previously and gave me the heads up that the namesake dish (Chicken and Waffles) is actually NOT their tastiest item so I obliged. As such I ordered the fried catfish with mac and cheese, red beans and rice and collards. I myself can cook each of these items quite well and being from the south I am EXTREMELY picky about how the catfish is prepared from the choice of the cornmeal to the seasoning. That being said, I was quite impressed with the whole meal. The food was not too salty which is very rare at soul food reataurants. The collards seemed to seasoned with a touch of either brown sugar or maybe molasses? I don't know but it was good and will make me adjust my own collards recipe a bit ; ) The red beans and rice and the mac and cheese were also good although the mac and cheese could have used and little bit more cheese. Otherwise a good, solid family place to eat, with good prices and very friendly service. Thanks Miki for taking care of my toddler!!
(5)
Kevin B.

Been to Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles a few times. Food is pretty good. Its hard getting excited about this place after visiting the one in Los Angeles. But for a neighborhood eating place, overall its pretty good. The place is generally crowded so I'd recommend going for lunch or not during their peak times. And if you can get the Groupon, it makes it 2x as better. Reasonably priced. The best word I can describe this place is Average. Staff - Average Atmosphere - Average Price - Average Food - I think you kinda get the point...
(3)
T J.

Was looking forward to some fried catfish but after three attempts to order online and a call in order that resulted in me being placed on hold and then hung up on, I realized it wasn't meant to be. Going elsewhere for lunch.
(1)
David G.

I've only had dinner here once. This was my memory. The patrons that had dinner next to me were morbidly obese. In fact most people that were dining in the place were all morbidly obese. One person was over 300 lbs. and eating fried chicken and waffles. As I was eating I lost my appetite and left half my plate unfinished and left. After eating here I've seen It's been closed several times due to health food violations. Rat droppings on floor counter etc. I would never go here again and I would never recommend it to my worst enemy. The actual food was not very memorable other than artery clogging. If you want to add inches to your waist line this is the place for you.
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Tamara M.

You know this place was actually ok. It was my first time being there and honestly the wait is really ridiculous. The booths are old and falling apart and I truly believe this place can use a update and some remodeling. Besides that our waiter were was not able to keep track of his tables..although he was kind very very kind I felt thay he was flustered and just wasn't there mentally. But the only reason this place gets at least three stars from me is because of my meal...it was my first time having chicken and waffles and it was actually good...kinda glad I had it...but maybe next time I will drive to Atlanta for some
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Cathy H.

Loved the service. Host and waiter were very pleasant and attentive. The food was delicious and I don't eat everyone's potato salad but I could definitely go for some more. I do need their chicken wings to be a little larger. Reminded me of those pigeon wings Harold's occasionally like to serve. Overall, pleasant experience. I will be back!
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Alicia S.

So the food is great. The service is a little less than desired...my freind & I were seated promptly but right before we ordered we were requested to move to another table because a large group was coming and needed the space. We moved but were not offered incentive for the inconvenience. We still decided to stay and enjoy brunch. However, after we completed our meal I wanted to order dessert as I was informing my waitress she handed me the check thanked me for coming and blatantly ignored my order. I will never be back to this location....what a large disappointment. ......Oak park location is a better choice.
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Ramena A.

My experience was ok! I liked the food. This was my first place I went to, to eat soul food. It was a little intimidating, but the servers did a good job with explaining what the food actually consisted of. I don't recommend this place for big groups. The servers can be rude when it's a lot of people. (I came with a big crowd).
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Jessica M.

Waffles with the heavenly fluff, Fried chicken with the perfect crisp, No, I did not bluff. I came here on two occasions and I ordered "The Saint" and "L.A. Dave." If it's your first time to southern comfort food, "The Saint" would be a safe choice. It simply consists of two pieces of fried chicken complimented with two waffles. Syrup is served to the side with the butter happily melting away on your waffles. If you're more of an adventurer and tolerant of cuisines beyond your norms, give "L.A. Dave" a try. It's a huge platter of fried gizzards and/or livers with a side of grits and biscuit. If you don't like oatmeal, then you might also dislike grits. I am not a fan of either. The biscuit was fluffy, flaky, and soft. I could've easily downed half a dozen of them. The fried gizzards and liver were marvelous with the hot sauce but I think it would've been hazardous had I devoured the whole plate. For future references, I would opt to order an entrÃ©e but also get a side of fried gizzards. The macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and beans with rice were also notable. Parking can be fairly easy to find. We parked in front of the restaurant both times. Service was efficient and superb.
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Chad W.

I have mixed reviews about this restaurant and locations.The king drive location scared me away from the restaurant for years. My first visit to king drive location I sat over 20 mins. just to get silverware. A larger party arrived after me and they got water silverware napkins and quick service. After several attempts to speak with a manager I was clearly brushed off. So in short it was a birthday present I won't forget. So five years later I went to madison location and it was a pleasurable visit. I was still holding on to the last visit but trying to be fair to location it was night and day I LOVE the madison location
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Rinny K.

This place has lived up to its name. The chicken was well seasoned. The waffles were perfectly cooked. I recommend ordering your chicken with smothered gravy or gravy on the side. It's rare to find gravy that had so much flavor. The waiter was attentive and very professional. Please come early because the line is very long. The food portions are large and you will leave full. They did however have a photographer that wanted 10 dollars for a photo. I know people are trying to make their money but the cost was as much as the food. I would definitely come here again.
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Randi J.

This was a great restaurant. A little small, but clean and neat. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table and the children were restless. However once we sat down, the server was attentive and the food came quickly. I loved the food. I had the chicken livers, waffle and a side of macaroni. My party all had the chicken and waffles. It was delicious, but also similar to other chicken and waffle dishes I've had. I would come back because I want to try other items on the menu. Be prepared to wait for a table.
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Monique N.

Been eating here since they opened and the food is always great although the service is becoming a bit spotty (I could barely hear my server). Not sure what to order? Try the wings and mac and cheese, yum! Oh and the greens!
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J B.

My sister loves this place, but it doesnt do much for me. Service is always pleasant, but i can easily prepare better food at home than what they offer. I am proud and happy that this is proving to be a decent and successful African American business and i wish them much success. I wish they would add better lighting on the inside of the establishment.
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Foody P.

The restaurant is going down, due to ghetto ignorant staff, and management, talking instead of working, cracking jokes. Food was cold and I had a hot head. They should just put a Starbucks there and call it a day. Bye 3.5 stars soon to be 2.5 because of the management, the owners don't seem to care about their business or think they know it all.
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Andrew C.

I can't stress enough how bad the service is here. I literally came here to support a black business but waiting 30 minutes after sitting at my table to be helped and then getting static from the manager about my attitude and then being told it was caused by the confusion of my server heading home an then seeing her walk past a few moments after that (like, WHAT!) I asked for a water with no ice and had to wait 10 minutes for that... And then she brings it while holding the cup from the top. Just a failure to communicate, a failure to serve, and a failure to fix the damned problem. What businesses like this do not realize is that your being black and a business means that every transaction is a reflection on all of us businesses owned by blacks... But I'm going to start there before I start ranting :) So I finally get my food and I'm just so damned mad that it literally probably tastes worst because I don't like being treated like this. This could be the best chicken and Mac and greens and yams I ever had but I'll never know because my attitude is off. My second server seems attentive enough and genuinely trying to make me happier. I'm going to tip her well because I've been taught better. If only they were
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Lisa H.

The service was great. The food was delicious. My nine year old and eleven year old were happy and full when we left.
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Danny M.

I have heard so many good things about this place and I was craving bunch so I decided to come by on a Wednesday afternoon hoping there is no wait. I was wrong! i came in and there was one group in front of us. We walked towards the hostess stand at the front and she told us to walk to the chairs we walked past on our way in to wait for our server. It was confusing. They should put a sign by the ramp saying to wait to be seated. After our 10 minute wait even though there were empty tables, we were finally seated. My gf and I shared the Mark's big boy which is the 1/2 fried chicken mixed (i eat white and she eats dark) with gravy on the side, 2 waffles, and a side order of waffle fries. The chicken was seasoned really well and tasted amazing without the gravy too. Thank goodness we got the gravy on the side or it would have been too heavy. We had half of our gravy left after our meal and we were dipping our waffle fries in it too. The waffles fries were seasoned and they were slightly spicy. The waffles were just okay. which was shocking. Since it is a chicken AND waffle house, we thought it did not live up to its name. We were planning to order the home fries on the side but I'm so glad we didn't because we were stuffed towards the end of our meal It was painful trying to finish it all and we had to let some go to waste. Service was amazing. I never had to worry about our drinks and napkins running out. When our server noticed we used the extra napkins, there were more on our table. When he noticed the drink cup was more than half empty, he asked if we needed another. I will definitely be back to try the omelette and home fries. This time I will know where to wait for a table.
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Kidd I.

The food there is great! The wait times are a little ridiculous at times but this is a tiny place. Looking at the menu it's a little pricey but you get a lot of food for it.
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Andre W.

Other than the long wait for a table and occasionally having to flag down a server. I have never had a bad experience. The food is great and very consistent. Service is good also. If you are not in a rush check it out.
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Dakota B.

Its more like one and a half stars. I can t bring myself to rate it a two. I purchased a Groupon and my husband and I decided to redeem it tonight. Other yelpers mentioned the somewhat confusing set up... This is very accurate. We arrived to a line going down a ramp. There is no hostess stand. My husband attempted to walk past the line to put our names on the list and was essentially stopped by one of.the staff. Apparently they move down the line taking names and the number in the party. The result of which is essentially standing in a long single file line. Not a deal breaker but strange The quoted 20 minute wait time was more like a solid 35. Standing. No bar. No chairs. Just standing in line on a ramp. Once seated we were.greeted by a pleasant but completely inept waitress. We placed our order and disappeared. The food arrived about 10 minutes later. The sodas we ordered upon sitting down arrived about 15 minutes after that even after 3 reminders. My husband ordered the half chicken and waffles with a side order of cheese grits. I ordered the catfish And 2pc white with sweet potatoes, greens, and mac and cheese. My husband did.not recieve his cheese grits until he was almost finished eating. They arrived lukewarm with unmelted shredded cheddar cheese mixed in. Gross. The mac and cheese was lukewarm and the cornbread was dry and stale-ish. The waffle was flat and spongy and tasted slightly of cinnanon. The catfish fillet was absolutely horrid. It was mushy. Absolutely no texture and had a strange taste. Very very very poor quality. The greens are sweet and smoky. Not in a good way though... The food just ok. Like if Dennys made soul food. Its diner quality soul food. It also tasted familiar. Like Ive had it at another soul food resfaurant? Anyways. .. It took about 25 minutes to find a server to recieve tbe bill. It was incorrect as it contained 2 additional meals. The server actually argued with my husband that we ordered the additional meals.to .go. Seriously? No. We certainly did not. She went to correct the bill and disappeared for another 10 minutes. She did at least return with boxes and bags for our mostly uneaten food. Overall its mediocre food served by inattentive, inept.waitstaff in a cramped ish kind of environment.
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John G.

The hot syrup and the warm waffle were great but it could have been more firm. But the chicken was underwhelming. #fail
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Tina B.

Ok I have had chicken and waffles before. I have fried chicken before (lots and lots) and most certainly I have had my share of soul food...and while on my recent gastronomic quest I experienced a moment delight delicious delight! Fried chicken cooked to perfection, fluffy sweet potatoes, zesty red beans and rice and delight collard greens with a huge piece of old school cornbread. Worth the wait and trek!
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Chris T.

I visited Chicago for "Taste" and had to make a stop at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles on King Drive as soon as I touched down. From Downtown, jumped on the #3 bus and got off right across the street. Went on Thursday around 1:30pm. Heard about the lines on weekends.. Thursday there was no line. After reading the reviews on YELP about bad attitudes and the food being slow to arrive, i was preparing myself.. However, that wasn't my experience at all. Food was quick to arrive. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and all of the staff was nice. Waitress gladly gave us her recommendations and was helpful. As for the food... Im from the south so I was definitely not impressed w/ the mac &cheese or the collard greens... left those on the plate. Cornbread was fine, but im used to sweet cornbread. Yams were GREAT. Chicken was also good!! Next time I go, I'll just get the chicken & waffles. I also loved the location, outdoor seating, and the decor inside of the restaurant. I'll definitely return.
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atrack b.

Just yes. Okay, the name is shady, and the delayed opening kinda exacerbated that. However, the food's good, and the service is great. (They have some respectful young people working in there.) Now, of course, some things can be better made at home, as is the case with most restaurants, but the chicken and waffles are tasty. Unlike many places, the chicken IS well seasoned. Good place for a casual outing with friends or a date.
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Kori M.

I've been meaning to try this place out for awhile now. I've heard good things and this place did not disappoint! The restaurant itself is in a great location with easy parking. The interior is sooo cute and cozy! I felt like I was in a coffee shop or a cute cafe. There was a bit of a wait. Maybe about 20 mins. It's not that big but the servers were moving fast! Once we were seated our server (I forget her name but she was super efficient) took our orders and the food was out in no time. The coffee was strong and the waffle was one of the best I've had. The only negative thing I could come up with was my chicken and cheese omelet was a little bland. Maybe I should have opted for the onions and peppers in it. Either way I still left very satisfied. I'll definitely be back!
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Victor L.

The food is outstanding however service makes the experience complete, for one the food arrived and we didn't have any silverware, and they didn't even notice noone brought us silver until we asked after tracking someone down. Next normal stuff when it comes to understaffing a restaurant with this good if food. Again they forgot my toast by the time I got my toast my eggs were cold. Just basic managing and servicing skills is needed. There were 4 bus people tat never refilled our water. I do recommend this place however until they figure out how to handle Sunday rush stay away in on Sundays! Especially how expensive this place is
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Frank L.

i had been waiting to try this place for months - I love the chicken and waffle you can get at the Taste of Chicago from LaGuinappe. The fried chicken is solid. It's not great, but it's not bad. It's the kind of chicken you want to pair with a waffle, hot sauce and syrup. (yes, you eat the chicken with hot sauce, and the waffle with syrup, and you stick it all in your mouth at the same time - it's genius). Not too crunchy, but not soggy, like KFC style chicken. The waffle is very big, but not all that crispy and doesn't hold it's shape like you hope it would. I hate to say it is a little flimsy. Maybe this is by design, to make it easy to mash up and stuff in your mouth with the chicken, but I would have preferred a waffle that is a little more crisp and thicker (although large, the waffle is thin, about 1/3 inch). Lastly, the price is a little high - about $8-$10 a person per meal. When you think about what you're getting (some chicken, and some waffles), it makes sense that it costs a little bit more, but we did feel a bit of sticker shock when we opened the menu. It could have been $2-$3 cheaper per meal. Folks who would enjoy the Home of Chicken and Waffles: anyone who enjoys fried chicken and waffles, together or separate. It's a wonderful treat, definitely worth trying once Those who drive by the Home of Chicken and Waffle and don't think twice: People who have tried Chicken and Waffle before and aren't impressed by the novelty of the pairing, and also those who cannot fathom pairing this salty bird with a sweet treat. (too bad for them)
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Cee. D.

Had been to CHoCaW last year with a girlfriend and I wasn't impressed with what I ordered (chicken, greens, can't remember what else) BUT, it wasn't too bad that I wouldn't give this fairly new establishment a 2nd chance. Went to CHoCaW yesterday for breakfast with my husby and unfortunately, this probably was my last time, that is, if I have to pay for the meal. We waited, which wasn't a problem, as I was hungry and my request for a booth was granted, so no complaints there. We both ordered chicken (he dark and I white) and waffles. When we finally received our food, the chicken was hot but the waffles were cold; I like my waffles, pancakes HOT!. After informing our waitress, she brought us both another order of HOT OFF THE IRON waffles. But, I was very disappointed in the waffles' texture (not ironed long enough, very soft) and to me they were bland. My husband agreed with me on the texture but he didn't have an issue with the overall taste. I also ordered mac&cheese to go and am eating it as I write this review. My opinion? I'm not impressed. My mac&cheese which my husby prefers over his 2 sisters' mac/cheese IS BETTER, I'm just lazy! Overall, my combo punch/lemonade was tasty and the grits that my husby ordered were smooth and creamy, just the way I like them. Also, our waitress, Shawniece was very cordial upon our arrival/departure. She discounted our bill because of the prolonged time we had to wait to get our food, which I really didn't have an issue with. I just wish my waffles had been ironed longer. The Original Pancake House in Forest Park, IL serves my favorite Belgian waffle and as many times that I have indulged, I have never been disappointed. 2 WAFFLES, 1 GRITS, 1 MAC/CHEESE, 1 RED BEANS/RICE THE BILL: $25.67
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Never M.

OK, Where to begin. It took this place about 3 yrs to actually open, which is fine, but to drive past this place everyday knowing that chicken AND waffles would be an arms length away from me was torture. So they finally open and since I live down the street my boyfriend and I got a jump on it. We never experienced the long wait b/c we were smart enough to go in early afternoon. The waffles were outstanding the chicken was perfectly seasoned. The red beans and rice were awful and straight from can. The macaroni and cheese was nothing to write home about either. The cheese grits were terrible. I could taste that they were the instant packets that come in a box of 8. So they weren't actual grits that somebody cooked w/love and then stirred in sharp cheddar. On a different occasion I was having lunch w/my sisters and my boyfriend called wanting me to bring him a catfish dinner. I placed the order for 2 catfish filets but, they only had one. So they wanted to substitute the missing piece of fish for a chicken leg. How ghetto! Anyway if you must go stick with the chicken and waffles only.
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Sharina R.

Today I went out with my boyfriend and his mother for breakfast and we wanted to go to a place besides our usual place, so we decided to stop in and give it a try. I got The Rosemary with a waffle and a side of mac and cheese. My boyfriend got wings and red beans and rice and his mother got the eggs sausage and potatoes. I must say everything was delicious. The mac and cheese was very flavorful with the right amount of cheese and seasoning and the waffle also had a good flavor to it. The Rosemary omelet has diced fried chicken in it and your choice of cheese. It was the perfect chicken to cheese balance and it tasted really great. I tasted the red beans and rice and while they weren't the best I've ever had, they're good enough. We didn't experience the long line some of the other Yelpers had a problem with, and from the time we ordered until the time our food came was about 15 minutes tops. Our waitress, Jocelyn was really nice too. Some of the meals are a bit pricey, but there are definitely some cheaper meals as well. Friendly for any budget. I definitely see myself coming back.
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Neil R.

I didn't really dive into the menu all that much as I was just looking to get my Chicken and Waffle fix. I went during lunch. They were busy but there was no wait. The service was prompt and courteous and the Chicken and Waffles... fantastic! By the looks of the plates on neighboring tables I may have missed out by not checking out some of the other items. It looked like they knew their way around some Mac n Cheese. I'll definitely be back.
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Lavada H.

This place is excellent on so many levels. My first thought was how small it is, but I get the gist of it now. It's a quiet and intimate yet friendly setting, meant to make you feel right at home. Good Job Chicago Roscoes staff, I look forward to my next visit with you. I had waffles and chicken, the waffles melt in your mouth and have a cinnamon smell to them that just is to die for. The chicken beats out Uncle Remus, Harolds, JNJ fish. It's the frigging BOMBAY!!!!!!
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Christina R.

Go for the chicken and waffles -- stay for the sides... Seriously, I had my doubts about pairing fried chicken with waffles, but I like my sausage with a bit of syrup so it wasn't completely insane... and for those doubting Thomas and Thomasinas out there, it was d-elicious. My roommate and I strolled in on a 1 degree Friday night to avoid any problem with crowds we had heard about, and were seated immediately. Despite the temperature, there were a lot of people there noshing on the goodness CHCW has to offer. We decided to split two dishes -- the half chicken and 2 waffles, and the dark meat Soul Food Special with which we got the collared greens, mac 'n cheese, and potato salad, and it was served with corn bread. Lordy be, was it too much food! We didn't finish the cornbread and we left a bit of waffle, and we should have only gotten the quarter chicken with the waffles to be honest. But it was good.... The sides were spectacular. If you like butter-laden mac 'n cheese, this is for you, because you can taste the butter seeping through, but in a good way. And I loved their potato salad; it had a sort of tangy flavor to it probably from their mustard and pickle choices. I had never tried collared greens before, but these were really quite good, and of course drowned in butter. The fried chicken was good, not the best fried chicken I have had, but definitely a good fried chicken. And of course the waffles. I think they are a buckwheat waffle. If this place wanted to ramp it up a notch, they could serve some maple syrup with this and it would be over the top. The service was most definitely friendly, the confines are very stylish with delighful fixtures that would haunt any modern-trendy south loop eatery. We weren't served our drinks until after our food had come out and had to remind our server about them, but he didn't charge us for them (even though we didn't make a fuss or anything) so it turned out a-ok. And for all of you north-siders all whiney about going to the "scary" southside -- zip it. This place is a great place in a good neighborhood, and it isn't like you have to go through Inglewood to get there. The green line stop is a couple blocks away if you are on CTA, or 90/94 will zip you right in via Pershing and parking was plentiful. So do it and quit yer' whining!
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Ria H.

I dined here yesterday and everything was fine except the food, which wasn't good. The pecan waffles were tasteless & lukewarm and the turkey bacon was the same. I was very disappointed.
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Adam S.

Awesome food: The chicken waffle with cheese is out of this world. Friendly service: despite the crowds, they typically serve you pretty fast and keep a good attitude. Long lines: expect to wait a while if you go on the weekend. Heart attack risk: Nothing there is healthy and I was afraid that some of the guests were going to fall over right there on the spot. Don't plan on eating here frequently and try to park about a mike away so you can walk it off afterward.
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Desiree G.

I approve! I needed a Roscoe's fix and it did the job. I went on a weekday afternoon and there was no wait which was a plus. The service was great and attentive. I was expecting it not to be like Roscoe's but I was surprised at ALL the similarities. They even have the same beverages; sunset and sunrise but also added "Chicago Dream" which was fruit punch, orange juice and whip cream. It was pretty good but not worth $3.50. So I ordered the Carol's Treat- smothered chicken and 2 waffles and it was gooood, The chicken and gravy was yum and the waffles were great. I think its funny how the names of the entrees are similar to Roscoe's as well. I usually order the Carol's Special at Roscoe's. Anyways the service and food was good. Im definitely going back!!! Thanks Tina B for recommending this to me =D
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Allison E.

I ate here right when the first opened so maybe my review doesn't do them justice. I acknowledge the fact that I should probably give them a second chance now that they've all had a chance to settle in. The service was terrible. After waiting ages in line for a table, we were finally seated, but the wait didn't end there. It took the waitress forever to take our orders and another lifetime to get any food back to the table. Even then, most of the orders were wrong. The food was mediocre at best. It was about what I would expect from and Old Country Buffet. The corn bread was inedible. The waffle was like an eggo. In fact, I'm not sure it wasn't an eggo waffle. And of course, I suppose I would have been OK with Old Country Buffet food at Old Country Buffet Prices. But no, crappy food for at least $15.00 per person, at lunch. Like I said, I suppose they deserve a second chance, but it may be a while before I summon the courage to come here again.
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Daymon F.

So I FINALLY eat here and ... Something about an establishment being really close to your home address increases the sloth at which you finally mosey over for your first visit. Here it is, right here on 40th and King Drive: a sit-down eatery-- which this community has been begging for for years...and it's a smash hit! First off, Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is a good looking place. It sits under storefront apartments on prime real estate in the heart of up-and-coming Bronzeville. Inside, the exposed brick and subtle lighting give it a cool, trendy feel. The service was attentive, and our dishes were clean. The only drawback as noted by others, was the size. The dining room is reminiscent of an office luncheon room. Not exactly the capacity you want for a place with food this good. So on any given Sunday or a Saturday night -- basically anytime when people typically go out in droves to do anything -- you can guarantee Chicago's minuscule dining area will test your patience. Once seated however, your space is all yours. There's no elbow grinding or bumped beverages within the roomy confines of your high backed booth. Very date-friendly! Now I don't mean to go all Mr. Wizard on you, but if you do make your way to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles, you absolutely have to try....the chicken and waffles! I'm serious. I actually slapped my momma! Two weeks later when I got out of the hospital I could still taste the home cooked, well flavored chicken, and the sweet, buttered waffle. The well prepared yams, greens, and red beans/rice were absolutely delicious compliments. I was very impressed. If I had any minor food complaints at all, it would be with the unnecessary cornbread brick they wedged in between my sides. I left that thing right where it stood. Also, I was a bit disappointed there were no mashed potatoes on the menu. My wife had the fried fish--good, but not up to the specs of the chicken. We both left stuffed, and happy. The plan is definitely to make many return visits there. As many as my finances will allow. Price was not an issue though. Plan on roughly $15 a person before tip. Which is not bad considering you could spend almost $8 for gassy sliders at White Castle--might as well throw a few more dollars and eat like a king!
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Ji K.

A word to the wise: coming here on a Sunday afternoon when you're starving is a bad idea. A VERY bad idea. Somehow, though, my friends and I made it through the 45-minute wait and finally got seated at a nice little booth. We luckily knew what we wanted, so we didn't have to chew on our straws for too long. Unfortunately, our waiter inadvertently forgot to put in my order, so I had to nibble off others' plates for a few minutes-- but he got my food out as soon as possible and ended up taking it off our bill. I thought that was great customer service considering I was just one in an obvious million. Despite the slow start, my piping hot chicken wings and waffle gave off the most divine salty and sweet aromas upon delivery and I successfully devoured every last bite. This place hits the spot like Tyson's frozen chicken wings and Eggo's frozen blueberry waffles cannot, and I shall be back.
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Sabrina M.

Oh, so conflicted. On one hand, I know how long awaited this joint was and how much the community needed a new restaurant. On the other, it's not executed particularly well. I don't care how good the chicken is -- I don't want to wait in line over an hour to get it. I've never been lucky enough to actually get here when there wasn't a line and the wait is definitely a damper on the experience. At least when you have to wait at Lou Mitchells they give you Milk Duds... Not only that, this place had serious growing pains when it first opened. Forget about the name flap -- my very first time here I was asked to sign a petition against the developer! My dining companion and I declined. We came there for some "chicken wangs," not to get in the middle of a pissing match between the restaurant owner and the building developer! All that said, the chicken wings might be the very best I've had in my life. Truly finger-licking good. We liked it so much that we ordered a whole 'nother batch while we were at the table. And then we ordered another batch to go. THAT'S how good the chicken is. Now, if they could get the rest of the operation together I'd go back more often...
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Tina B.

I already didn't like this place to begin with, so they could only go up from there - cause if Roscoe's didn't like them then I didn't like them. Right? But damn if they didn't do everything here right! Ugh! And I mean everything right. Food? Prettty close to perfection. Service? With a damn smile. Decor? Utterly warm with lots of natural elements, beautiful even. The wait for weekend brunch wasn't even so bad, not only accommodating a group, but a group that kept growing larger. (Hint for avoiding a hellacious line? Go early - they are popular and don't take reservations) Roscoe's is a name synonymous with insanely great chicken and waffles (and maybe with Peeko Train...) and when this place first announced its coming it called itself "Rosscoe's" - extra S...Lawsuits were filed, words were said. But before all of that, I almost crashed into another car when I saw the sign and anxiously awaited the opening of the restaurant - which took almost two years. I hate to admit it, but it might have been worth the wait. Waffles were cakey and too-damn-big big and reeked of vanilla, the fried chicken was...oh hell, it was great, really really great - perfectly moist, screaming hot, juicy..., flavorful meat, perfect crusty fried skin. Just excellent. Chickeny gravy? Ma-ma... So why reserve the one star? Half of it is on a principle that I'm now kind of questioning some (Roscoe's diiiid have that one sketchily offensive power drink ad campaign AND those "movie" posters....Hmmmm...) but the other half is that the ultimate comparison may soon be possible - in some of those legal papers from the Roscoe's/Rosscoe's debacle, Roscoe's stated it plans a Chicago expansion in 2009...So we will see..... But this chicken and waffles joint pulled up awful close to the absolute perfection of my memories today real Roscoe's, so look out....
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Amy R.

The idea of chicken and waffles seems like a match made in heaven. I hit up Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles to test this mental image. The fired chicken is good (maybe great). The smothered chicken is tasty though a bit salty. The waffles are phenomenal. I am not much of a waffle person, but these were great. A nice crunch on the outside with warm, soft, waffle-ness on the inside. On top of this, I remember it being a steal for this much food (a quarter chicken and 2 waffles) We went on a brisk Sunday. Even at 11am, it was a busy place. Because we were willing to sit outside, we were seated right away. If you want to sit inside, get there early or be prepared to wait. The neighborhood is beautiful and quaint. My friend and I quite enjoyed wandering around there admiring the beautiful homes on King Dr. A great way to top off brunch.
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Nolan H.

Good food!
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Alice S.

In a past life, I was in sales, and in one job my area included the south and southwest sides of the city, as well as the suburbs. Because of this, I had the opportunity to explore areas that I had never even visited before. It was one of the aspects of that job which l enjoyed. So when Tina B. encouraged Yelpers to take a closer look at the south side, and suggested a "South Side Field Trip" I was excited! I knew first hand that there is so much that people miss out on, because they don't travel south of Roosevelt Road. My former clients often suggested great places to eat and shop on the south and southwest sides, but having to go from appointment to appointment, I didn't always have time to take them up on their ideas. Tina planned a trip to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles; I was intrigued. The concept of eating fried chicken with waffles was new to me. At first, the idea of eating a lunch or dinner item with a breakfast food seemed odd; but then I thought, well, why not? Waffles are just a form of bread, after all. And when you think about it, the combination of salty (chicken) with sweet (from the maple syrup on the waffles) is kind of appealing. I'm so glad I joined in on this outing! The food was outstanding. I had the chicken and waffle combo, but with gravy and onions over the chicken. I didn't regret my choice! I ate all of my chicken, the equivalent of one 7"waffle, plus half an order of grits and most of a side of greens. I don't usually eat so much (though my chubby appearance seems to indicate otherwise), but the food was just so darned delicious it was really hard to stop. Everything was just that good! Service was helpful, friendly and fast. They took good care of us! I hope we left them a big tip, because they deserved it. A couple of other things worth mentioning: there is great jazz playing in the background, which if I were alone I would have loved just listening to: think Ramsey Lewis and McCoy Tyner. Also, as the smallish dining area is below street level, there is a ramp that leads down, rather than stairs. This makes it easy for both those who require wheelchair access and those who have trouble with stairs. It's a thoughtful touch, and also gives those waiting for a table a good view of what other people have ordered. Stand there looking famished, and you may get seated faster. I plan to return!
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William W.

In the spirit of the trifecta - MLK's Day + eve of Obama's inauguration + my birthday, my sweetheart decided to take me me to this place to celebrate. I have to say that my first impression of it is that this is the best "high end" fried chicken joint I've ever been to. The chicken is definitely good. However, it is not as flavorful as Harold's. The sides of yam and collard greens were a nice touch as well. The owner even gave us an additional free plate of waffle to make sure that we have the full experience (I guess we sorta looked like tourists...). My girlfriend has been to the original Roscoe's in LA and she noticed that the portions for both chicken and waffle are definitely bigger in Chicago while the taste is equally good. Overall, a great place to dine at!
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Melissa W.

Food is GREAT! I admit I got a dinner and not waffles due to the time I went. It was Mother's Day weekend and my husband and I went on Friday afternoon around 2:30 PM. This was the first time we have been to the restaurant. It was packed with the lunch crowd. We waited 5-10 minutes for a table and were waited on quickly. My only gripe was it took a minute to get our server for refresh on coffee, water and napkins. We also waited about 5 minutes for our check once we were done eating even though there was a wait for our table. I am glad we didn't go during prime time. Food was good we enjoyed every bit of it except the mac and cheese. Too dry but everything else was Fab. (Chicken, yams, greens and cornbread) Large portions! A little pricey...nice atmosphere Lemonade/ ice tea combo is like your granny used to make super sweet and tart. I had to cut mine with water!
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Cookie k.

i absolutely love this place! went to dine in on a sunday morning and we got seated right away! the food was so good and the portions are bigger than i thought. the people are really nice there and its a very good vibe! the price arent that bad either. ill be back! just a little hard to find parking.
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Michael W.

I ate the whole chicken. Not a whole chicken but the WHOLE chicken. And I didn't even know it. Which comes first? The chicken or the egg? They came together in The Rosemary - a cheese omelet with fried chicken pieces inside - and a delicious, plate covering waffle. A cluck-cluck family was wiped out for my dining delight. Totally worth it. Great gravy in the morning on potatoes too. Usually smooth jazz just sucks, but it sings at Chicago's Chicken & Waffles, with the soothing sounds of Michael Franks and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. This spot, over the years, could definitely help make Bronzeville beautiful again. For now, given it's location, it's a great alternative to barhopping before Sox game.
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Char Y.

We saw it on TV, heard it from a coworker, and finally got the time and courage to venture out to MLK drive. It was not scary in the day time. The corner, 1 block south of the scary corner of Pershing & MLK, is surprisingly clean and up-scale looking, completely with expensive cars on the street. We were seated immediately (on a Wed morning), but served slowly. However, our food made up for the slow cooking. The chicken was slightly over fried but very tender inside with yummy gravy. My waffles were good but super filling. Our other plate of chicken with grits and biscuits were super filling as well. Overall, the food was good, but I cannot imagine eating like this daily, it is truly the breakfast of champions!
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WindyCityGrl T.

Mmm!!! I have never been disappointed here. The smothered chicken is divine! They season their chicken very well. The side items are also very satisfying. The Mac and cheese is different but tasty. The cornbread...yum!! I don't come here often but when I do it is a real treat.
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Ashley M.

My boyfriend and I were craving this place again so we went back for Sunday brunch. I opted for the catfish this time and boy was I glad I did! It had that perfect cornmeal breading that I love. The waffles were another hit too. This place is defiantely worth the wait!
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C F.

Well, I've been here a few times and would come more if I could ever get in. It's very small for the neighboorhood it serves the food is pretty tasty, so If I like it, then everyone else probably likes it too! I havent been here in over a year because it's too long of a wait whenever I go. I decided to try again. Saturday morning at 11:00 and the place is packed again, but Im willing to wait since it's been a year or so since my last visit. Im here for like 20 minutes and there is NO MOVEMENT...do you wanna know why? I'll tell you, there is a BIG AZZ 12-15 seat table cleared for a Freaking PRIVATE party!!!!!!!!!!! Who does that on saturday morning rush? It only has 12-15 tables all together. Poor managing skills on that one. Food is still very tasty, but service is still not managed well.
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Jeremy W.

Now who wouldn't be curious about the taste of fried chicken and waffles? My date with the pair came this evening as I looked for a diversion from the norm, so I gave this place it's day in court. The ambiance is nice and my waiter was very attentive. Ordered the "Betty Lou", which consisted of 2 waffles and a 1/2 fried chicken. Drum roll, please...... Not bad, the chicken was seasoned well and the waffles were just north of average. Being the food snob that I am, I would have preferred REAL maple syrup, not the cheap dollar-store concoction they serve. Give this place a chance, it's worth a look. Verdict: 3 stars.
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Fine D'sign Photograpy C.

Love it!!!!!
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Karen P.

We went early Saturday evening to celebrate my 17 year old step- daughter's birthday. My party was 5 people (which included a 4 year old). The wait was too long and awkwardly set up as you are standing in the walk way staring directly at the people eating in the dining room. It was hard to watch 3 groups that came in after us be seated in booths before us because their parties were smaller but than in the end they ended up giving us a booth anyway and placing a chair at the end of the table. They brought out 5 waters immediately and then the waitress came back to take our orders for food and beverage. I specifically asked for a cup with a cover for the 4 year old which the waitress forgot and placed directly in front of the child which was an accident waiting to happen. After she saw my dismay she returned with a cup with a lid and we did not see the waitress again for a long period of time.....There was no bread or anything served to the table for the LONG wait of 30 minutes for the food. The waitress never thought to say "your food will be out soon" or anything for that matter. The food was brought out by other servers and I had to flag the waitress down to find out where the 4 year olds food was because her waffle and sausage was brought out last. The waitress NEVER came back to confirm all the food was correct, to our liking or if we needed anything else. I had to again flag her down to get a refill on my drink and to also flag her down for the check which was in her pocket and then ask and wait for a container to bring food home. My table of 5 had 5 waters and 5 beverages for a total of 10 glasses on a small booth along with 5 plates of food. It seems like simple etiquette for a server to check on their table at least once during a sit down meal ESPECIALLY since they charge an automatic 18% gratuity on tables of 5 of more. The waitress never thought to clean off our table some to making eating more comfortable especially since this booth was not made for 5 people to be seated there The server was NOT deserving of the tip she received in the least. The food was okay. The red beans and rice came out to me cold but the collard greens and macaroni and cheese were good as well as the fried catfish. The waffles were okay and chicken well fried and seasoned. I would probably not return however which is a shame because we drove 58 miles one way to get there....
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Isla E.

This place is pretty cool, even for a person that doesn't eat fried chicken and waffles aren't my favorite thing. All the yelpers on my end of the table seemed to enjoy the meal. Its interesting because there are approximately 15 (?...I'm guesstimating) ways to enjoy chicken and waffles at this place. Meaning you can pick the part of the chicken you like, or if you want gravy, etc. Who knew? There are enough vegetarian options but if you are vegan you're shafted. Grits, pretty much, is it. However, they serve no pork or beef in the restaurant. I ordered a side of yams and greens (wasn't that hungry). Both were very good. The greens were prepared with smoked turkey which, I have to admit, made them a little more exciting than my boring vegetarian way of preparing. The vegetarian next to me ate eggs, potatos, and something else, I forgot. He ate the whole big plate. The service was great, especially considering our large party. We were asked several times if all was well. Coffee refills were prompt and requests for extra syrup were remembered. The place is clean and comfortable. Oh, but there can be a long wait...the earlier you get there the better, i think. If you coming from the north using CTA you may be better off taking Red Line and walking/bussing than Green Line, unless you live super close to Green Line stop.
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Richard F.

I've had good servers and bad servers at this place...Chicken is cooked perfect but the waffles could use a bit of touching up. They're toooooooo soft/soggy. I always get the lemonade. Wouldn't recommend going on a Sunday. Long line/wait
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Lindsay M.

DELICIOUS! I had the "Monique's Love" chicken breast and waffle. My friend and I ordered cheese grits, collard greens and corn bread to try, as well. Everything was SO good. The staff was pleasant, the wait (on a Monday night) not too bad and ample parking. I didn't think I liked fried Chicken until this place. I will definitely be back!
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Foodie G.

I don't know what happen since earlier in the spring when people were raving about this place, but let me assure you, THIS PLACE SUCKS! Here's why. 1: Their menu is based on breakfast food but they don't open until 9am. 2. Some abrasive dude with dreads sat us by the bathroom when the restraunt was virtually empty. He had no charisma, warmth, stlye or even a smile. I did not feel welcome. 3.We didn't get water until 20 minutes after being seated. 4. Both sets of silverware were dirty (this is first thing in the morning). Flatware was cheap plastic, even coffee cups. 5. I ordered coffee and got one tiny plastic mug for 1.50, no refills. 6. I ordered 1/4 white w/ waffles, the chicken was as plain as anything you would get from a high school cafateria. The waffles seems like eggo. No flavor, no interpretaion, just plain ole, plain ole. For $10 and all the hype, I expected more. 7. I could swear those were powdered eggs. 8. They couldn't find any black staff to work the kitchen, in BRONZEVILLE?
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Eugene C.

This was the first time I've had chicken and waffles and the experience was great. Service was uber friendly and the food came out super quick. I will definitely come back for more.
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Keni H.

It was the first night of the "Taste", around 6pm. We walked right in and sat right down. The customer service was impeccable. From the greeter at the door, to the attentive waitress "Candy", to the ladies at the register asking how did we enjoy everything. The Food: DELISH!! The menu has sooo many choices I ended up getting 2 entrees. The waffles are big, fluffy and sweet. Score: Closer to 4 and 3/4th. Due to everything being fried too "Hard" for MY taste. But now I know to request that my gizzards and chicken be fried "Soft" or "Medium".. How sweet was this?.."Candy" Let me know that the next time I come back she will try to remember that I preferred my food fried Softer. How cool was that!! 5 STARS for you! I will definitely be back!!
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LegendaRae S.

I'm not a fan of waffles but the smothered chicken is to die for-- I love this place. Good service, great ambiance and fresh food. There is something here for everyone. Enjoy!
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Jacob J.

A classy version of chicken and waffles. The spot is not your typical chicken and waffles joint, so don't think your coming to the waffle house. A proper sit down restaurant and I believe Jazz was playing in the background. The place, the people, the staff, even the food exudes a high standard. This is the crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me of fried chicken and waffles. Another reviewer had stated something like.. it's your typical greasy chicken. My friend, not sure of your experiences with fried chicken, greasy it is not. This is not Popeye's chicken, which I do love from time to time because theirs can be spicy. (P.s. just so happened an employee of Popeye's was waiting for a table) This fried chicken is done right, perfectly fried and easy to pull off the bone with knife and fork. My first time eating chicken without my hands. Not saying you can't use your hands, just that the look of this place makes me try to eat civilized. The waffle was perfect for me, just when it starts to get crisp but is still fluffy. I had been wanting a short stack all morning and changed my mind when my friend mentioned this place. I ordered a thigh with a waffle and pal got a breast with a waffle. Each entrÃ©e cost $8 and $9 dollars. Bangin'! Since this was a first time, I ordered simple. One try and they hooked me; I plan on becoming a regular, so long as my heart can take it. Wait staff, servers, host, everyone with smiles and warm greetings. Food took a mere ten minutes to arrive. Can't wait for the next visit. I recommend calling ahead; reservations may be needed no matter the time. We stopped in during brunch time on a Sunday and got lucky; many were dressed in Sunday best being they stopped in soon after church. I want to add that alike the layout of the restaurant the men's room was nicely designed. Stone tiled room, long width wise mirror, reminded me of a uber nice men's room I entered at a winery in California.
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Jocelynne G.

The waffles were so delicious that it blew me away. But I don't like the pricing. My mom had the chicken thigh + waffle combo. She got back one waffle and a tiny little fried thigh. It was really sad to look at. I felt bad and gave her half of my chicken, especially when she was going to have to pay around 6$ for it. We ordered cheese grits which can usually never go wrong, but it was surprisingly bland. I had to shake salt on every bite. 4$ for those grits. Damn. The waffles ARE super good. I know they look pitiful when they arrive, but there's something about the flavor with the butter & syrup... it just melts in your mouth. After we finished our meal, the waiter told us that we should have ordered the chicken with sides. (It was kind of obvious that it was our first time...) He even sat down with us to show us what came with the order. We ended up taking home an order of chicken w/ sides after our meal. I totally would have given this place three stars if our waiter wasn't so nice. I honestly just like this place for the waffles... the sides I could actually just get at MacArthur's, and it would be cheaper. Whyyyy though are these waffles so expensive??? Is waffle batter really that pricey? :(
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Hollie D.

New favorite breakfast place ever! I like not having to go to the north side to get a good breakfast. This place is close to my house and amazing. The boyfriend and I went here last Saturday morning for a late breakfast. It was our first time going and it was soooo good. The boyfriend was never 'got' the whole idea of chicken and waffles before this, but I'm pretty sure he's a believer now. He got 'Beverly's Pick' with gizzards and a waffle. I tried a gizzard once, and once was enough for me, but he said these were the best gizzards he'd ever have (although he also loves him some Harold's). Our waiter seemed surprised that the b/f ate ALL of the gizzards. "Going to have to a get a plaque on the wall with your name on it" (service was super friendly, quick, and very attentive, by the way). I got the Rosemary, which is a fried chicken omelet (this is a thing!) with a side of home fries. Oh my God, my omelet was huge. I don't even want to venture to guess how many eggs were in it. The omelet was perfect. My home fries were also very good. Perfectly seasoned. I'm used to having home fries with really smushy onions and bell peppers, but these maintained some of their crispness and were really enjoyable. We will definitely be going back.
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Kari G.

My husband and a I stopped in to have a great lunch while in town for the weekend. Since we are huge fans of Roscoe's, we really wanted to see how this place compared. When we first got there, we thought the location was a bit small, but that was fine. The second thing we noticed was we could not tell who the hostess was because we were not greeted when we walked in. We thought the hostess was a male employee because he kept looking at us, but it turned out to be the very nice young woman with the clip board. Word of advice for the restaurant: get an actual hosting lectern! Maybe it could cut down on the confusion. We stood there and continued to wait for a table, but due to a large private party reserving most of the tables in the dining area, we had a slight wait. It wasn't until one of the owners? approached us that we were able to be seated. The menu had lots of options, and is pretty straight forward. I ordered "The Monique," a fried chicken breast with a waffle. I also ordered a side of yams to go with it. The chicken was seasoned well and very delicious. The waffle was light and had a cinnamon taste. The yams were candied and really, really, really good! My husband ordered a combo of catfish, greens, mac and cheese, and red beans and rice. He also had some cornbread. Being the dutiful wife I am, I nibbled on each of the dishes on his plate. The red beans and rice were well seasoned, but the mac and cheese seemed like it was missing something...but we can't put our finger on it. The greens were mouth watering, and I could have eaten a second helping. Overall, we liked the food very much and will return again.
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Alexis W.

The quality of the food has gone down over time. The food has gone from being good to ok. My partner and I use to visit this place for breakfast nearly every weekend, now we go once every 4-5 months. It's no longer worth the trip and we've ventured off and have found other breakfast/lunch spots.
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Kellen M.

I've been waiting to try this place but was always unprepared to wait in a line to be seated. It's a bit strange as far as the layout. We were seated near the check out line with people's backsides at eye level inches away from my meal. I also felt uncomfortable being stared at by future eaters and it made me want to rush and finish because I knew they wish they were eating and I would hurry up. The food wasn't impressive by any means. The collard greens were so salty as well as the red beans and rice. I got the combo with a catfish fillet. The fillet wasn't seasoned and was cold. For a soul food spot it fell short for my taste. I won't be returning here, oh I did have the waffle it was tasty but looked like an Ego frozen waffle. I love waffles and was expecting a beautiful golden proud waffle...instead it was similar to a pancake. If your looking for long lines and an intimidating meal this is just for you. Heads up don't bring more than 4 guests there is no room for more friends. I feel like I should have spent my $20 on some raw wings and got my own soul Sunday on. Lastly..I don't like the fact that there was a photographer soliciting photos to sell you while you're eating. It was uncomfortable and just plain odd. I feel like when I'm having a meal I don't want to be sold anything not on the menu and unless the photo was going to add some flavor to my cold dry cornbread it definitely should not have been a part of my dining experience. Pray for me lol
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Christopher V.

Chicken is pretty good. The sides dishes are better...sweet potatoes, macaroni & cheese, & greens are really good. I'm not a fan of the waffles though. Nice cinnamon flavor, but they're always soggy.
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Brenda N.

Everyone was very friendly and we got helped right away. It was pretty busy but our wait was not that long. Our host was extremely friendly and so was our waitress! We got seated in a big cozy booth. We ordered "Carol's Treat" & "Mark's big boy" and a side of mac n cheese. Both were pretty big portions. My fiance doesn't like gravy so we should have read the menu a bit better but overall the food was great! The waffles were very sweet and smelled delicious! I thought the mac n cheese could have been made better and more creamy but overall the food was great! We paid at the end with our groupon, I did not even notice the 1.50 that we went over because the cashier was so nice and gave us a discount so we ended up being under the amount! I will definitely be back!
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Devaughn J.

Damm, this place is hella good. Being from California, I can't find food like this out here.Every time I visit Chicago, I always make sure to stop here to get something to eat. Much better than Roscoe's chicken and waffles out here in Cali.
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Sara C.

I've been here twice. The first time I made the mistake of trying the soul food choices. Big mistake:they were bland and tasteless but the chicken was good. I decided to try it again with the groupon they offered. We waited ten minutes for our server to even stop by or bring water. In the meantime we are watching the two tables who were sat after us receive their drinks. Around the time our server was taking our order, the other two tables received their food! This time I tried the chicken and pecan waffle. The waffle was great but the chicken was not seasoned at all! I'm not sure what all the hype is about but I can find better at a neighborhood Harold's.
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McStrokin J.

Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles exceeded my expectations tenfold. The Chicken here is definitely the star of the show. It's so juicy, moist and flavorful. The world would be a better place if all fried chicken was just as mouth watering as the Home of Chicken and Waffles. Seriously this is some of the best chicken around. The Waffles themselves were also great. They have a cinnamon flavor base I believe. The portions are ample. You won't leave here feeling unfulfilled trust me on that. The syrup was little to bland for my taste. Personally I thought it was rather dull and holds the waffles true flavor potential back. Nevertheless, the waffles are delicious. My only complaint is this place has 5star comfort food and 1star dollar store type utensils LOL. When you can barely pick up waffles with your fork there's a problem. I found myself vigorously stabbing my food just to get it to stay adhered to my fork LOL. All in all, this is a great place for some good eats. I shall return soon though. Hopefully, they actually have forks that don't require a workout to use when I do.
(5)
pat g.

this is my go to breakfast spot other than valois in hyde park..great food excellent service..will continue to go to this location (I am close to Evanston but that is a different story)
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Micah N.

I came here on December 6th 2013 and I was very impressed. We had good service from the waitress, and the staff was generally friendly. I ordered the fried chicken & catfish with 3 sides: red beans & rice, greens and mac & cheese. Although the food took a little longer that I would have liked, it was well worth the wait! I will definitely be coming back again and again :)
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Carole C.

First: I will go back to try this menu again, I may not have hit it right! I did order chicken and waffles. One of the worst waffles I've ever had. A good waffle has deep pockets, it crispy outside and soft inside... has a little heft. These waffles were floppy and came on the same plate as the chicken. I grew up in NYC home to Wells Chicken and Waffles in Harlem! Keep the fried chicken in a basket and the waffles on their own plate... meanwhile make a good waffle. And the chicken ain't nothing to write home about either. But what do I know, the joint stays packed and the community supports it and they are doing a bang up business... I was just not really impressed. I am willing to give it another try. I will do an update to this review at a later date.
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Gerald M.

Great place! Just like Roscoes in Cali! I recommend the waffles and catfish. When you go find the hostesses and put your name on the list. You will wait an hour but it's worth it.
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Shirelle T.

I ordered to go on Mother's day because I didn't feel like waiting in any long lines or really just sitting in a restaurant. I was told the order would be ready in 30 mins. I sent my fiance in the restaurant to pick up the order and he had to stand in the checkout line to get our to go order that was another 20 mins. But I understand that a place that is new and popular will always have a wait and will always be crowded. But anyway, I just tried something simple, the 3 wings with a waffle. The chicken was really good but I'm not a fan of their waffles, it was very soggy and had too many different varieties of spices that were not appropriate for a waffle. I absolutely love waffles and so I was kind of disappointed that Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles didn't master making a grade A waffle. But I still enjoyed the Chicken and look forward to eating other items on their menu just not their waffles. Oh yeah, it was my first time going to Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffle, hopefully it'll get better.
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Darren F.

came here on a weekday afternoon and it was packed, but we didn't have to wait... its a simple square design restaurant.. you basically see the whole restaurant once you enter the door.. the service was nice and the food came out pretty fast... i ordered the Betty Lou (1/2 fried chicken with 2 waffles) and waffle fries.. i am a big fan of waffle fries or fries in general but i was kind of disappointed... it wasn't crispy and it was luke warm.. however, the fried chicken was good.. the skin was crispy and was cook to perfection.. the waffles was just alright.. taste like average waffles that you can get everywhere.. i do plan on coming back and try other food on the menu.. so stay tuned for an update!
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Sherronda B.

I love this restaurant! Food is good and decently priced, it's in the neighborhood which is a big plus for me, sometimes you want stay close to home. The only reason why it doesn't get 5 stars is because the service needs to improve, staff is friendly but slow. Also, the restaurant is small (was a lounge my Granddad frequented, before gentrification) and the space is small. Can't wait till they open their Evanston location!
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Lisa A.

I was here tonight for the first time at my brother's suggestion and was most pleasantly surprised! The hostess was very gracious since she had to move us to a booth for a larger party at the table she seated for us. The waitress was very nice & accommodating, I did not give it 5 stars because the dinner took a long time to arrive. The chicken was very fresh & the catfish tasted like it was just caught! All the side dishes were homemade as well and deeelicious: cornbread, collard greens, mac & cheese, and beans & rice. The waffle, of course, had the perfect texture, soft & sweet with a good maple syrup (not pancake syrup, ick). I would definitely come back again. One thing I did not understand is why they do not refill unsweetened iced tea??
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Anne S.

I took my mom her for dinner for her birthday on Monday, and everything was great. This place looks and feels really nice inside. Even the bathroom is really nice! Our waiter was so nice and sweet (and cute for any single ladies). Our food came out really quickly, and the waiter was attentive but not over bearing. Even though the food was fast, we did not feel rushed. I order the chicken dinner. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It was delicous. But I'm just not that into fried chicken, so I have had my fix for the next few years now. My dinner came with 3 sides and cornbread. The red beans and rice was my favorite part of the meal. I could have just eaten a plate full of red beans and rice. My other sides were mac and cheese (which was fine) and yams. The yams were amazing, but very sweet. I considered them to be my desert. For my mom's birthday they gave her a free piece of cheesecake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream on top (it was as good as it sounds). They even asked if she wanted to eat it there or take it to go, which I thought was really nice. She ate it there, but then wished she had taken it to go since we were all very full.
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Juli A.

The line on the weekend is long but the wait is worth it. Undeniably tasty fried chicken, all the southern classic sides. Excellent service despite the sheer number of patrons. They had just as many takeout orders as they did sit down diners so that kitchen was jumping. Going back for dinner and some live music as soon as I can.
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Dawn D.

I've been to CHCW a few times, I usually have a call in order since I live in the neighborhood. But when I do visit, I'm not crazy enough to go on a Sunday during peak hours, that would raise my blood pressure! ;) The chicken is seasoned very well and my fav waffles are the pecan waffles.
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Athene C.

Okay ,,, so my last review was the awful chicken and waffles at Michael Jordan's, This is the chicken and waffles I had hoped for. The chicken was perfection. Well seasoned, moist and crispy. The waffles were tender and flavorful and the side of gravy was addictive. If my husband or my arteries could take it, I would be here every week. I went with a large group and every one of us loved it! Highly recommend!!!!!
(4)
Doron E.

The food here was pretty good, and I'd recommend it if you are looking for a good Chicken and Waffles venue. We arrived on a Saturday night and there was a small wait, but the host was very attentive. It took longer than average for the food to arrive, but upon arrival it was worth the wait. We both had the Fried Chicken dinner with a variety of sides. Our favorite side was the greens. The red beans and rice was a close second.
(4)
R T.

I still don't get the appeal of Chicken and Waffles. Fried Chicken = Good! Waffles = Good! Chicken + Waffles = ? That aside, this place has really good food. I went with a friend at about 7pm last Friday. I had the chicken and waffles, my friend had smothered chicken, beans and rice. We were both very impressed with the preparation of our entrees. And the serving size was rewarding as well. Our waitress was kind, and the place was pretty busy. We managed to get a table without a reservation, but within 20 minutes of being there a line formed to get in. We'll most likely make a reservation on our next visit. All and all, a really good place to get some comfort food which tastes like someone's grandma is in the back cooking. Can't wait to try the other menu options!
(5)
Ashley S.

We came all the way to the south side to wait in line for about 30 minutes and it was worth the wait! I ordered 3 wings with a waffle, and a side catfish filet. The waffle has a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg, I don't know but it was really good and so was the chicken. I'm glad that I ordered the catfish it was delicious. I also tasted the macaroni, it reminds me of my grandmas. Great meal, I'll be back!
(4)
Rana T.

I''ve been to this restaurant a lot over the past few years. The food is great! I love soul food and let me tell you their chefs can really cook. I love the macaroni and the cornbread they serve. I order it as a side with every meal. If you're ever unsure of what drink the Chicago Dream is always a good pick. It's always sweet with a blast of color. Their service is decent and the environment is a great place to relax after work. However, my vision isn't the best so being there at night trying to read the menu is kind of difficult with the dim lighting. Overall the place is great and is filled with a sinful aroma and cheerful people.
(4)
Emily D.

I have been here about four times, but just now writing the review. I ALWAYS get the fried chicken and cheese omlette. However, the last two times it wasn't as good (hence ok rating). There was less chicken & cheese in the omlette than what I recall from my inital experiences and this last time the chicken was a dry. Also, I used cheddar cheese instead of american the last two times, which doesn't make it as decadent (and maybe they use less?). I'll give it one more try before I right off the place (and will do american cheese) The side 'waffle' is SO-SO. Its nothing to brag about, its really thin with ok taste. Its not the waffle I would expect from a place like this. This place is close and something different, so a good option. Advice, go early to avoid the church rush!
(3)
Candace M.

Didn't think the chicken and waffle combo would be so freakin delicious as it was at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. It took me awhile to make my final decision before I actually ordered it but I gave in and was not disappointed. The chicken was seasoned to perfection. I haven't had any chicken seasoned like that in awhile. Nice portions, good food, good service, and soothing music. The crowd and closeness of the seats didn't bother me at all. When you're indulging in excellent food, all the other minor things are usually tuned out.
(5)
Jane S.

Living in Cali for the majority of my life I'm a complete fan of Roscoe's chicken & waffles & was pretty curious how this compared to it! The restaurant is not very big & if you don't want to stand in line for an hour more Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday are the days to go! My boyfriend & I went on Wednesday & didn't have to wait at all. About 5 min after we sat down a nice server brought us out water & took our order. My BF got Tonya's choice & I got a chicken meal from the Soul Food Specials with Mac & cheese, potato salad & greens. Although I don't expect them to make the sides at the same time as the order, I did expect the chicken to be cooked after the order was placed. Both orders came out about 5/7 min after they were placed & with them went my hope of a fresh fried chicken...sigh.....None the less the chicken was still really good & tasty!!! The waffle that came with my boyfriends order was very fluffy and went nicely with his chicken wings. My mac & cheese was absolutely yummy and I will for sure get an extra order of it next time! The potato salad was outstanding as well, as were the greens. The prices at this place are ridiculously good as well. I will certainly come back to try some of their other stuff like their fried catfish & maybe even Grandma's Peach Cobbler!!! P.S. The only reason this place does not get 5 stars for me is due to their portions. Although the portions are decent, they don't compare to Roscoe's! But still to everyone out there get out of your regular food route and come try this place!!!
(4)
Julian W.

So I walk in at 8:30am, and the 'locked man (who I assume is a manager) bellows: "We open at nine". Now, I won't gripe about their hours of operation (I assume it's to keep stragglers from entering in at 7am and nursing a cup of coffee for hours until the lunch rush). My question is: why was the door open for me to walk in the first place? And speaking of the 'locked manager, he has a MAJOR attitude that needs to be adjusted. As for the food, I had the special which consisted of a 1/4 dark fried chicken, one waffle, grits and eggs). It arrived to my table very fast, but it was OK (not great). The waffle was especially flat. I really expected more of their chicken and waffles than what I got. The place has a wi-fi signal but the waiter didn't know the password so I couldn't go online. I mean, c'mon: if I was a hard-core techie I probably would've stormed out of the place. I considered asking the manager for the wi-fi code, but again, he had a MAJOR attitude. At least the waiter was attentive (but that's not saying much, because it wasn't that busy), as well as courteous. I was biased against visiting this restaurant because of their feud with Roscoe's and the infringement issue. But I gave them a try and now I know: it's not worth a second visit.
(2)
John G.

Talk about some good food....excellent experience at this restaurant. Little bit of a wait and not many sets to accommodate you when you do, but when you do sit down the menu is super extensive with items to choose from. Tons of combinations but I went with the Chicken and waffles of course. Great decision .huge pieces of chicken and the grits they came with were even better. Staff was super nice and the crowd was very lively. Will visit again
(4)
Jenna S.

Chicken? Waffles? I'm in heaven! The first time I had even heard of Chicken and Waffles I was watching an episode of Larry King Live. Larry and Snoop Dogg were at Roscoe's in LA and - let me tell you - it was the most awkward interview exchange of all time. Just imagine Larry King attempting to eat Chicken and Waffles. Enough said. Then I became a member of Yelp, back in the fall of 2008. Chicken and Waffles was all the rage and I had vowed to try it. Now I work about five blocks from the restaurant so I really have no reason not to come. First of all, this place is a lot fancier than I thought. Since I've only ever seen Roscoe's, I figured it was just a counter service diner-type establishment. To my pleasant surprise, however, the restaurant is really nicely decorated and the total opposite of a diner. Great decor, great music, nice lighting - it's a really great place to have a nice dinner. Enter: four ladies looking for some new cuisine. I was blown away at how good the food was. Definitely a huge menu choice (not just chicken + waffles) and a lot of really great, classic southern comfort food. I decided to get a meal that included a chicken leg, a waffle and a side dish, just for sample's sake. We all got different sides just to sample a few and have a good variety and all of the food was delicious. Waffle: really tasty. A bit dough-y for my taste, but the cinnamon in the batter added a great touch that I really enjoyed. Good with the warm syrup and butter. Chicken: very well done and amazing with the spices in the flour. I'm not sure what they put in there, but this was some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Enough said. Come here if you haven't already. It's a great gem for a neighborhood that doesn't get enough visitors, even though there's a few great restaurants right around here. Plenty of street parking and it seems like there's never a really long wait for a table.
(5)
Marie B.

As a Southern Girl....whose mother could really cook....I know great soul food. Thus, when people tell me a place can do great greens...or fried fish, I am skeptical. This place DID NOT disappoint! I had the fried fish filets, which were HUGE. One made two meals. It was fried perfectly. I also had the yams -- sweet, but not too. REAL and not canned. Just enough brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. But, the really yummy side dish were the greens. They were divine! The right combination of spice and sass. My only disappointment was the cornbread.. It wasn't bad...it just wasn't on par with the rest of the meal. Definitely a place I will go when I need a reminder of "home".
(4)
Rosanna W.

I been here about six time two of the times I walk out, because I was waiting to long, I waited about an hour both times, one of the times there was a table ready for some one to sit at it. the other two time I was there and the food was great I order the Darnell ( Two big fried fish and a Waffles). The last time I was there I was disappoint because they brought me my food and my fish was warm/cold. and I just wish you could get and Waffle and a side with your meal. They also serve fast. your meal some to you ten minute after you order it.
(3)
Jessica B.

I thought about it, and I'm not sure why this place wouldn't qualify for 5 stars, so therefore they get 5 stars! Waffles? Delicious and flavorful. Chicken? Perfectly breaded and fried. Crispy yet tender. Service? Friendly, nothing to complain about. Prices? Absolutely fair for the value you get. Portion sizes? HUGE! I took half of it home with me. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!!!! I also had a drink that was a mixture of lemonade and OJ. Never even thought to combine the two but I will definitely be having me some more of that!
(5)
Melissa Q.

Roscoe's has nothing on this place. I would personally suggest their two other locations (Oak Park & Evanston). You'll probably have less of a wait and the ambiance is way better. I think the other two locations even have live jazz some nights? And the Evanston location has a FULL bar and a small banquet room. Need I say more? Food is great. I wish they had a waffle and chicken strip combination, but it's fine. The waffle has this delicious cinnamon taste. YUM. All in all, this is the original Chicago's location. If it still was the only one, I would go out of my way to go there on occasion. But it's just much easier for me to ride 10 minutes into Evanston.
(4)
Jules L.

You know what? I am not all that interested in fried chicken. Yes, I said it. What brought me here was that fried chicken is acceptable when there's a waffle sitting next to it. It's a little confusing when you walk in because there is no host stand, but we still got seated immediately by the very friendly, very capable Chante. So of course, I ordered the chicken and waffles--my only debate was, do I want the quarter chicken or the half? I decided to show a little restraint (surprise!) and ordered the quarter. Our food came out a lot faster than I expected, and I was right about the quarter chicken--the portion sizes were so generous that there's no way I could have eaten a half chicken. I even ended up taking leftovers home. And oh my jeebus, was that chicken good! If I always got fried chicken like that, I would eat it even without the waffle! Speaking of waffle, these were perfect. Soft without being soggy, and just sweet enough to complement the salty chicken without being too much so. And the mac and cheese I stole from my friend's plate was delicious too. Well seasoned, and with melted cheese within the sauce. Not like restaurant mac and cheese, more like Grandma's. There is no question that I am going to have to come back enough to eat my way through the entire menu.
(5)
Jamila J.

BETTER than Roscoe's. And I love Roscoe's. Please, PLEASE try this place. And after you're stuffed, you can spend a half-hour walking off some of those delicious calories walking down historic MLK Blvd. Did I mention how great the service was? OMG - I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Chevonne J.

Went there last night 30 minutes before closing. I was a little skeptical because food and service can lack when it's almost time to close. When we arrived I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was. Service was a little slow, but the food was excellent and everyone was friendly. I will most definitely be back!
(5)
Raymond S.

It's a bit pricey for what you get. I mean a chicken breast and a waffle runs about 9 bucks. 2 eggs on the side with cheese set me back about $4. It can get a little ridiculous, but the food is top notch. I didn't expect the chicken to have as much flavor as it did, and all of the sides are great albeit portioned small. Although the place is small and crowded, the service is great every time I visit. It's a nice neighborhood spot I would recommend.
(4)
Ericka L.

Okay, so having been to one of the REAL one's in Cali I may be a bit biased on the quality of this joint. First off, if you intend to visit this place MAKE A RESERVATION!!! Sorry I had to put that in caps and scream but I just can't stress it enough. We waited on a ramp leading down into the restaurant for 25 minutes. 25 minutes. 25 minutes. 25 minutes. Did you read that? This was on a Sunday afternoon and the place was PACKED. Parking was also a beast. Then once me and my two girlfriends were seated (in a booth, yay) I think we might have waited 10 or 15 minutes for someone to come to our table. I don't need that much time to look at a menu honey. After deciding on the catfish, grits, eggs, and biscuit meal (with a side waffle to give it a try) my friends and I waited again. Not sure how long as we were talking, taking pictures, and just preoccupied. It wasn't quick though. After our meals arrived I noticed that the food wasn't really...HOT. At least the grits should have been piping, but they weren't. Not cold...just not hot. Anyway, the grits needed a lil something so of course I dressed them with my usual sugar and butter. They were just okay after that. Not my momma's. The catfish was seasoned well...not to big of a filet though... The waffle was just okay. I didn't really care for the cinnamon flavor or whatever that was and it was a little tough to cut. The biscuit was overkill and so I didn't eat too much of that. Side note **the pink lemonade was poppin** Anyway, I wasn't too impressed. It was just ok. I really had high hopes for this place and since it sounds like it is always packed to the ceiling maybe I came on an off afternoon. If I am ever back on that side of the city I might give it another go...
(3)
Natoya C.

We usually patronize this restaurant pretty frequently when I come to town. The food and service is always great from beginning to end. HOWEVER, the most recent and final time was a complete disaster. We used two groupons, but to our dismay, once we got to the register we found that only one could be used per table. No biggie, though a bummer. Our bill totaled $43.68. The dingbat chick at the register was talking to someone else while she rang us up and putting on her coat. No eye contact whatsoever and a snarky attitude. I should have questioned whether we got our discount then but I didn't. Lo and behold the bill plus the groupons shows up on my bank statement sans any discount whatsoever! I called to try to rectify the situation and the "manager" was ambivalent and rude about my concern and refused to do anything to help me! These people are absolute idiots who needn't work with the public! Needless to say we will NEVER walk through their doors again!!!
(1)
Logan S.

Great service and great food. Beans and rice, collard greens, grits, chicken and waffles with syrup; everything was very good. Plenty of street parking, you will not pay the Chicago politicians. Can not wait to go back and try some more.
(5)
Melinda C.

I wish I could rate the food but I never made it that far so this review is only on service. My husband called me while I was out and asked me to bring home dinner. Since I was in the area I suggested CC&W. I asked him to look at their menu online, find something he thought we would like & call it in. He told me the order would take about 20mins. I was 5mins. away so to wait another 15mins. was not a problem. When I got there I went to register to let the hostess know I would be waiting for my call-in order and to also prepay. I took a seat and waited....and waited....and waited...total about an hour! I returned to the register to check on my order and there was a new hostess who had no knowledge of my order or payment. She said " I don't have an order for you & I don't know whats going on in the kitchen!" WOW...since my husband called it in, I had no clue what he ordered so they couldn't redo the order. I asked for a refund and was told NO since I didn't have a receipt to prove I had paid the previous hostess. You know that didn't go over well...I finally got my $40 back & left with no food or even an apology for the mistake.
(1)
Ivanka B.

So we've been talking about coming here for years and finally the cousins got their act together and walked in on a Sunday at 11:00am. Fifteen minutes later we were in a booth being overwhelmed with options. The drinks are great - Sunset - their version of an Arnie Palmer, is amazeballs. Everyone had some combo of chicken & waffles: crispiest chicken ever and combined with the soft vanilla cinnamony syrupy goodness of the waffles - wow!! So tasty - a wonderful treat for hitting up church at 8am. The sides were equally tasty - smothered potatoes & Mac/cheese. I would pass on the grits - my sister makes better and the cornbread was just meh. Such a delight and only took 15 min from Ukie Village. I found parking right away. Can't wait to share this gem with more people.
(4)
Robyn N.

Me and my friends wanted chicken and waffles since we heard a lot about the place, and wanted to meet up over break. When I arrived they already had a table, but the line at the door was pretty long, probably due to the space being very small and confined. I would say it fit about 100-150 people. The chicken was good, though it seemed bigger than the usual chicken wing size. I really enjoyed the sides they had. I ordered macaroni & cheese and yams. The yams were amazing, very sweet and came to the table fast. The waffle was also good. I think a bigger portion or more should've been served though.
(4)
Linda M.

I heard so many great things about this place so when i saw a groupon available i quickly purchased it and decided to invite a lot of my family that was visiting from out of town. We were a group of about 11 and the service was great. we were seated fairly quickly and we all left there very satisfied. the food was exceptional, portions were large which i could not finish. we had breakfast at about 11 and i couldn't eat again until about 8pm.The waffles were amazing, i'm not a huge fan of fried chicken but the chicken was just right, rich flavors. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone.
(4)
Dominique K.

The food was great. Service was great. YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT!!! if your going during dinner time. A great combination and selection of food to tickle your fanny. lol. I love good cooking so come hungry the portions are filling and the price isn't bad. I will definitely be back.
(4)
Laneka G.

the grilled catfish with onions and peppers is the bomb! i had it with mac and cheese, greens and red beans and rice all was delicious. ate half took the other home and had the rest for dinner it reheated just as well.
(4)
Dayna R.

VERY disappointed in the waffles. They were flat, with a bland taste! The chicken is great, but THAT'S it!! The potatoes are the frozen Ore-Ida brand homestyle fries and waffle fries from the freezer section at your local grocer. And don't get me wrong - I like Ore-Ida brand products, but I expect more at a restaurant for such an expensive tab. They could at least add some seasoning to help pretend they cooked it independently! I never mind paying for great food, but their food portions are skimpy and I they don't provide great quality food for their pricing. The syrup is very thin and the grits are simply a waste of time and energy. The ONLY thing that is great and that prevents me from giving it no stars is the fried chicken!
(2)
D H.

This place is sad, so sad. This morning we took my mother in law too breakfast this establishment, was absolutely not going back. I will divorce my husband if he suggest this place (wait that's too easy). I ordered chicken wings, waffles , eggs and grits Now we were there when the restaurant open at 9:00 am on SUnday morning. The waiter approach us ( his shirt had stains , visible very visible stains on his shirt. He tells us the fryer is down it will be about 20 minutes before he can take our order. I would have left but I was over ruled by my elders. When my order comes, the chicken was left over from the night before, I sent it back along with the whole meal. The grits were all over the place just runny. The restaurant was not fresh, seat cushions need a lot of repair. Another business that seems to have cut corners along the way
(1)
Pierre W.

I've been here several times now. the food is VERY,VERY good!! It's served with kind,professional,consistant excellence. It's one of the places that I have to be careful with,or I'll find myself in there everyday!! Sometimes it's crowded,and you may have to wait,but when you taset the food,you'll understand why. one of the few places in Chicago,that you can leave absolutely FULL,and pay a reasonable price. i highly recomend this place if you want a GREAT tasting meal with generous portions at a very good price
(5)
Jeanette H.

I would love to go back. My friend took me here about 3 weeks ago on a mid afternoon Saturday. There was a wait... but not overtly long. The hostess... bless her heart. That was THE most friendliest pleasant person I have met in a long time. She was so nice. The food is GOOD. The only minor problem that I would say I would request next time - I would like my waffle a little more crispier. But that is my preference. I had the wings, yams, mac n cheese, and greens (heaven in tummy). I proudly declared to my friend - that we will be back there soon. I can't wait to take my other friends/family here. I will say that the wait time would probably be off the charts on a Sunday. This is place that I would only attend if it was a "off time". BTW - its small in here, so I don't recommend groups.
(5)
Patricia M.

Food was very good. Place is rather small and tight. It is a very casual setting.
(3)
Rebecca B.

I can not believe how much I enjoyed dinner last week at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles! And I haven't even tried the waffles yet. I was not really in the mood for waffles so I opted for a meal of 3 chicken wings, collard greens, red beans and rice, potato salad and corn bread. I was starving and on paper it didn't sound like too much food (ha ha), but it was a lot! And so delicious! These people really know how to pan fry chicken. The chicken wings were even better than Harold's and I really like Harold's Chicken wings. Made me realize how good chicken can be when it is cooked to order. The side dishes were also great. They even have vinegar for the greens and chopped onion for the red beans and rice! If they had cole slaw, this would have been the perfect meal! I need slaw with my fried chicken and red beans and rice, so maybe I'll ask if you can BYOS - bring your own slaw). If so, I'll raise the rating to 5*****. As an aside, Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is BYOB in the evening.
(4)
Samantha L.

I have some mixed feelings about this place... Good: Sweet tea is yummy Waffle was awesome Greens were yummy Meh: I think we got the laziest server possible. Fried chicken was surprisingly not that flavorful: I added hot sauce to it, even though I rarely add sauce to anything. It was super greasy, yet still bland. So, 5 stars for the tea and waffle... 2.5 stars for the chicken and service. I would give a 3.5 if I could, but not so sure if I find it worth a second trip, so I lean towards 3.
(3)
Johnny T.

Mmm hmm. This is not the contented "Mmm hmm" of a full belly and happy thoughts. This is the "Mmm hmm" of an "I see you & your triflin' self" side-eye. To be fair, this place was already on my "Mmm hmm" radar after its shady RosScoe's beginnings. While it's sorta humorous that the CHoC&W ptb tried to pull such a sorry fast one, it should give the public a glimpse of the kind of business tptb are trying to run. I've eaten at Roscoe's. I've eaten at Sylvia's. Depending on whom you ask, I am from the South. I am pretty well acquainted with fried chicken & waffles. The sides were slammin'. The chicken was pretty good. The waffles were pitiful, verging on "sorry." I ordered the white chicken dinner with mac & cheese, greens and red beans & rice (complimentary cornbread). The dinner came out really quickly. I was impressed - and a little suspicious - by how quickly it came out, but I wasn't going to complain. I was here to eat. The mac & cheese was delicious. It was buttery, firm & starchy-cheesy. It was definitely reminiscent of post-baptism dinners in the church basement. I added hot sauce to the red beans. I didn't do so out of disrespect. It's how I grew accustomed to eating them in NOLA. They were great. The bean to rice ratio was a *little* dry, but nothing to complain about. The greens were well seasoned, slightly bitter and served with meat hocks in the bowl. Just right. The chicken was pretty good. I ordered the white pieces, so I was prepared for them to be slightly dry. It was nothing a little hot sauce couldn't handle. The skin was the same consistency as KFC Original Recipe, but didn't have the flavor. Thumbs down for that. I was expecting the crunchy fried chicken that comes as a result of a hot skillet, flour, seasoning and several grease pop/splatters that taught me not to go by the stove when my grandma was making chicken. I was confused by the 'smooth' skin. The cornbread portion was healthy, but the cornbread was dry. I could take or leave it. The waffle. Hmph. This wasn't a waffle. This was a tortilla with Sharpie-drawn squares. It cost $4.95! That's more than a waffle at Roscoe's! That's a five dollah foot-a-looonguh. For $4.95, I was expecting a waffle steak. Or, a waffle sheet cake. This pitiful thing came out cold, flat, small and soggy with a couple of pats of hard butter. Pitiful. I tried spreading the butter on the waffle. It looked at me as if to say, "I don't know what you're trying to do, but while you do it, I'm just gonna sit here and not move. Oohh-kayyy?!" Yes, the butter had an attitude problem. I wound up dousing the waffle with syrup and throwing my cut up chicken on top of it in order to wolf it down. This was *not* the C&W experience of my west coast, east coast and southern lives. In fact, it singularly dampened my experience here. Yeah, the chicken & sides are good but this is not Chicago's Home of Chicken & Sides. When you only deliver on half of your namesake, either change the name or improve the quality of your product. That being said, I was considering a four-star review. Then, the waiter hovered over us and, repeatedly, asked us for "[our] money so [he could] go home." Three stars. Then, after being shaken down for our cash, my friend was told that her credit card was denied three times and she needed to pay with cash. Fine. She got home to discover her card had been charged twice. The third time, the credit card took it upon itself to deny the charge. Two stars. Shady. Mmm hmm.
(2)
Michael E.

So, how well do you know Chicago? If you are not living in the South side, do you frequent it....ever visit? Ever been to Hyde Park area? Having just sent one of our own to the White House, I felt the desire to check out this side of town. A real treat....nice folks, great places and of course.....chicken and waffles. Now I'm from the south and this combination is something that is common place down there...but having heard about it from a friend, I had to try this out in Chicago. The establishment was originally called Roscoe's, but someone in California already had the name. This place can get very busy...which it eventually became, so get there early if you don't want to wait in line. Parking is plentiful. The menu is basic, but the names are just great..... Entrees like, "The Saint", "Carl the Banker", "Jackie O", "Alicia Licious", and the list goes on. Chicken, Chicken Livers and gizzards, Grits, Catfish, Red Beans and Rice.......lordy, lordy.....it was like reading a menu in my home state of North Carolina. Another treat were the side dishes......potato salad, yams, mac & cheese, cheese grits, and cornbread all round out a great meal. Everything........and I mean everything is very reasonably priced. I had 2 pieces of dark chicken and 2 waffles along with cornbread and some tea. At the end of the meal I was happy and very satisfied. So much so I was done for the night.....I hit a local bar, but couldn't put anything in my happy belly. Folks were very nice....even a couple of cops were eating there........though I'm not a believer in that "urban legend". The eating area was clean and well decorated as well as the bathrooms being very clean. You may THINK you know what a chicken and waffles places looks like, but this one will fool you - it looks really great! Wanna see your city....then get out of your neighborhood and see a great part of the city and eat at a great place.
(5)
May N.

Awesome place. Good service, large portions, delicious food and big menu. Long wait so go early or find out a less busy time or day to go. Haven't had any dish I didn't enjoy.
(5)
Sam C.

Came here with a friend based on her recommendation. I'd have to say, it's not bad. The following is what I got Wings, Gravy, Grits, Biscuit and Waffles The wings are flavored fairly well, I've had better in the west coast but this has been one of the better ones by far in chicago. Their gravy though, however, is just ok. I would like it to be a little thicker and more flavorful. However, their waffle is good and I would highly recommend getting it along with wings. All in all, it's not a bad place if you're craving for some chicken.
(3)
Nate J.

Holy $#!t, this place was awesome from start to finish! Excellent host/waitstaff Food came out hot and tasted great Atmosphere is very laid-back and cool I had the Saint (1/4 chicken with 2 huge waffles) and my wife had the chicken smothered in gravy and onions with waffles, both were excellent. I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone!
(5)
Carol K.

Chicken and Waffles together? What sounded as such an odd combination to me, in actuality ended up being better than another odd yet more familiar combo of peanut butter and jelly. Chicago's House of Chicken and Waffles called to me on a recent Saturday. I had only heard about people eating here for brunch but when I checked and found out that they stayed open til 11 on the weekends- I knew where my dinner was coming from. We arrived around 7:30 and to our delight there was no line and a booth by the windows just waiting for us to sit at it. We quickly perused the menu and ordered simply; 2 pieces of chicken and 2 waffles for me and chicken with an onion gravy and waffles for my friend. Couple that with a little cornbread and a side of mac and cheese and we were set. Well actually more than set as we had plenty of leftovers! Too bad this place doesn't serve any alcohol and BYOB is not allowed as a nice cold beer would have tasted great with the food. But the pink lemonade that I substituted for the beer worked just fine as well. The chicken was moist and tasty and the waffles sweet and savory. I couldn't finish either, the portion sizes were so large! I also think there is something crazy in those waffles as once you are done eating them- you just want to curl up for a long winter's nap! Love the comfortable ambiance and the jazz that is playing in the background. Service was attentive and friendly. And check out the photos on the walls and in the restrooms- you'll know this place is a hit with locals and celebrities alike. 5 stars all the way around. Now only if I wasn't still working off my last visit I might just be in the mood to go back tomorrow . . .and the next day . . .and the next.
(5)
Jessica L.

I was here the other night with my family. I have been to the Oak Park location, but this one is near work and I wanted to try it out. We were definitely pleased with the atmosphere - nice music and art on the walls. Similar style to Oak Park. The wait staff was very nice and the food came in a reasonable time. One thing I definitely believe is that the chicken is better at this location. I don't know if its the seasoning or what, but I really preferred it to the OP location. I had a side of greens and they were excellent as well. Portions were what you would expect for the price. I am only reducing by one star because there was a weird smell in the place. Almost like they had mopped and needed to change to mop water. It was a little off putting. However, we used the restroom and it was extremely clean and well appointed.
(4)
Bunny P.

Lord forgive me for I have eaten terrible things. Like... Really BAD! Went over winter break, and totally forgot to Yelp about it. May I just say, it felt so good to be bad!? I had the omelette, but afterwards... Oh. I had the fried waffle. O.o Chiiiiiild. So LIGHT. SO....so.....sweet. So ridiculously...riduculous. My friend & I said we must get dinner the next time for 3 reasons. 1. we kept smelling greens & mac n cheese. Envy doesn't describe. 2. we need variety. 3. we felt like idiots at 5 pm eating omelettes. [Not that we care. It was just weird.]
(4)
Aneicy T.

HAVE YOU EVER FELT SO DISRESPECTED THAT ALL YOU COULD DO IS CRY? Well that was my over all experience. I literally walked out of this placed irritated, nerves frazzled, and tears in eyes. The only reason I gave it 1 star was because of the owner was so accommodating. My 1st mistake was going on a Sunday afternoon....aut, aut, ah, don't shake your heads in dissaproval yet, smart me placed an order for carry out. A young lady took my order and quickly hung up as I was asking her "When will my order be ready?" I had to call back and she stated it will be 35-40mins. So i waited 15mins then took 20min drive from 104th and Pulaski (10400 South and 4000 West) to their address 3947 S King Dr. (4000 South and 400 East). As I pulled up I could see the line was out the door. I thought to myself "WOW it sucks to be you guys!" I called to check the status of my order and the same young lady placed me on hold for 8mins then informed me it wasn't ready, as I began to ask how much longer she hung up YET AGAIN! I called back and polite me said "I'm sorry I was just on the phone with you and I believe we got disconnected, but how much longer will it be?" She's says 15mins, I waited 20 for good measure. I called after 20mins, no answer so I decided it shouldn't be a problem and walked in. OMGosh, 1st off the the entry and ramp leading into the restaurant was stacked. So polite me excused my way through the rows of patrons that looked like they were going to cut me if I thought I was going to but them in line. I get to the register and waited behind 2 very unhappy looking carry out customers. I thought "Well I'm not going to have that problem I placed my order an hr ago." My turn "Pick up for Niecy" Pregnant Girl at the register: "What's the phone number?" I gave it to her "I can't find and order under that name or phone number." "Well I called to check twice and the young lady on the phone was able to located it." Pregnant Girl: "Is it under DENISE, I have an order for a DENISE." "No I'm pretty sure I said Niecy (which isn't short for Denise by the way) what's the order, maybe the young lady misunderstood me when I gave my name?" She called out items that definitely weren't mine. Pregnant Girl: "Hold on ma'am" and she walked away couple of minutes pass. She returned and asked me the items I ordered, located my order, and rung me out. She sent a male staff member to check on my order while mentioning to him to keep and eye out for her turquoise earring that she lost. After 10mins the the male returned and said it wasn't ready. She turns to me and states what I already heard. I asked how much longer she told me she wasn't sure but she'll send someone to the kitchen to check. I waited and waited and waited. While waiting she mentioned this DAM tourquise earring to every employee that crossed her path. So I got the impression that she cared more about this earring she mentioned 6xs then her customer cause she hadn't apologized about the wait or acknowledged me after waiting 40mins once. By this time a good amount of the dine in patrons had been seated, all the carry out customers had received their orders and left. Then she mentioned that DAM earring to a woman I overheard instructing her to gather all the receipts so she could look them over. I asked if she was the manager and was informed she was an owner. I asked to speak with her and the Pregnant Girl says "Why because you had to wait, as you can see we are extremely busy and understaffed so everybody has to wait not just you, I'll let her know but I don't know if she will be able to talk to you today cause it's busy" I thought about the mind state I would have to be in to show any human being such disregard and utter disrespect. I told her to Refund my money cause this is too much. Pregnant girl gives some excuse as to why she couldn't and I was ready to lose it. I'm usually a laid back and forgiving person but I literally wanted to strangle a pregnant woman. I marched to the kitchen and found the owner yelled to her my experince as tears rolled down my face. Now the owner was extremely nice she listened intently, apologized, and her cooler head instructed me to bathroom to get myself together (which I did) while she tracked down my order. It was sitting at the register the WHOLE EFFING TIME!!!!! Another choke out for the Pregnant Girl. By this time the food was cold so the manger refunded my money, prepared a new meal, and for my time she offered my next 2 meals free. I went back for the free meals but never stepped a foot in that place afterwards. This happened summer of 2011 so maybe they have offered better employee training on phone etiquette and being the face of a business, but fool me once......
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Sara M.

WOW. So the wait is long to get in this place and you have to stand on a ramp with everyone else, staring into the dining place. They should probably have buckets for the drool that will run down your chin because servers will pass by within and arm's reach of real soul food. Once we sat down, our server was friendly and had a great smile. We ordered our food - I got the dark meat chicken with waffles and mac n' cheese, as well as a pink lemonade. My sister got smothered, fried chicken livers with scrambled eggs, collard greens, and pink lemonade. Her husband ordered chicken wings and a waffle. We waited...and waited. Finally, the food arrived! Words cannot express how good the food was (although the waiting and building anticipation could have had something to do with it). My waffles were smothered in butter and were hearty with a great consistency. The dark meat chicken was smothered in gravy and carmelized onions but it wasn't steaming hot. The mac n' cheese was decent but my sister's collard greens were the best I have ever had. I generally don't like them because they are too bitter and sweet at the same time but these were just amazing! I tried one of her chicken livers and they were crispy, smooth, warm, and had that hint of iron that defines liver. Everything was delicious. Minus one star for the long wait, the absent server (I wanted my free refill!), and how long it took to get the check. However, if I have 3 hours to kill on a meal, I'm coming back here and stuffing myself silly.
(4)
Colleen C.

ANNOUNCING: The best breakfast combo to ever sweep the nation. Chicken.And.Waffles. (fried chicken/beautiful waffles) Dear Tina B, I knew you'd never steer me wrong. You are a champion. Chicken 'n Waffles? GENIUS. I know you didn't invent it, but you got 15 yelpers there to try it. On the Southside. On a Saturday. With no alcohol. I'm in awe. And still fulll... Colleen C OMG. Chicken 'n Waffles. My new favorite meal. Seriously. Go here. It is worth the drive, and the wait. I know it's nothing revolutionary, but it will soothe your soul and melt your heart. It's just THAT good. And cheap. And the restaurant is cute and clean and the staff is friendly. I'm on a waffle/chicken HIGH. I want more of them. As soon as I can breathe again... MMMMMM.
(5)
Toni M.

I had a great experience dining, I was taken here for my Birthday, it was the best, the atmosphere, service and quaint setting was awesome. the food came quick and the staff was great. We enjoyed the waffles, red beans and rice, and other delicious dishes. I not only had a perfect birthday lunch....I experienced it with my best friend..loVe u DR
(4)
Lauren H.

Having lived in L.A., I have been to the original home of chicken and waffles, so I went in with a bias....and was extremely pleased. I don't eat chicken anymore, so I had waffles and eggs. I wound up sharing my waffles with other people at the table, it was so much food. So much yummy food. I also shared the cheese grits which were quite tasty, and tasted my friend's greens which were excellent. Service was fabulous--friendly and attentive, even with our big party. I am a fan.
(4)
Ben G.

Larry King and Snoop Dogg are fans of the LA version of Chicken 'N Waffles started in LA in the 70's so I thought the Chicago version was worth a try. I've been here multiple times and will keep coming back for more. The food is great, it's a great value for sit down service, but the service can be hit or miss. The food is great. The waffles have a great flavor with a nice touch of cinnamon. The macaroni and cheese makes a great side. The fruity drinks have a great refreshing taste (though the menu does not do a good job explaining what is what). All this is very reasonably priced. The downside is some of the servers could use training on server basics. We've had drinks brought out after the meal and appetizers along with the meal. It can take a while to get the bill unless you track your server down. It is also frustrating to wait five minutes to be sat when there are multiple obvious open tables staring you in the face. The dinnerware is pretty plain and plastic. That said, you get what you pay for and you are not paying a lot here. Plus the food (the real reason to come) makes up for it. This place is packed on Sunday after church with a line out the door so go at your own risk at this time.
(4)
Jean C.

Oh. My. God. I have found a new favorite comfort food spot. I came here last Sunday with my sister and my husband and waited for about an hour. We arrived around 3ish and sat around 4ish. A sharply dressed man takes your name on a waiting list and from the ramp leading down into the restaurant, you wait. You wait all the while salivating watching the lucky people already seated and eating the meal you are trying to figure out to order. When we got seated, we were greeted by our server a few minutes after. Now, it was packed but service was a bit slow. She came by got our drink order (2 pink lemonades and Tonya's Drink) and about 5 minutes later brought them. Looking at the menu is one of the most difficult things you have to do in the world. Honestly, how can you just pick ONE entree when they all look amazing?! After studying the menu , I finally decided on #13: smothered chicken livers with grits, 2 eggs and a side of collard greens. My sister got 1/4 dark chicken smothered with 2 waffles and a side of mac and cheese. The hubby got 3 wings with 1 waffle. I definitely had the most. It took 3 separate plates for all of my food. The food came out quickly, which was a good thing because we were starving when we sat down but famished when it arrived! The meal in a word, heavenly. I was in food heaven. The chicken livers were fried but rich. The gravy is indescribable. The grits were delicious and wished I could have more. The collard greens were tasty but that hardly describes them really. I had a taste of the waffles and they were not only big but scrumptious. The maple syrup was sweet but not overwhelming. I didn't taste the chicken but my sister and the hubby were practically eating the marrow to make sure they got every last bit of the meat. I was the only one to have part of my meal boxed up but I also had the most amount of food. Sitting there waiting for the bill, I was already trying to figure out when I was coming back. The food is fantastic and the price is reasonable. Total for 3 entrees, 2 extra sides and 3 beverages was $49ish. Not bad at all. We will be coming back soon and once the location in Oak Park opens up, I will be going there as well. I want to eat this every day.
(5)
Valicia B.

I love the fried chicken. Nice little place in my neighborhood. Overall good soulfood. A lot of food for your money!!
(4)
Jay K.

When I saw this review on Yelp, I can't help but say it seemed out of place as the normal place Yelpers give really high ratings. Having said that, I'm glad I read the reviews and decided to try it out. I have never had chicken and waffles before but I went with a friend who swears by Roscoe's in LA. We decided to go one day for dinner. There is lots of parking around and the place is fairly large. All of the waiters were super nice. The menu is huge. We made the fortunate mistake of ordering too much. The entrees are very large and deceivingly filling. The waffles are thin and delicious. The chicken is also very good. My favorite part of it all were the sides. The yams and macaroni and cheese were unbelievable. For casual comfort food, the price is a little more than you'd expect (will run you about 15-20 dollars per person). If you are feeling for a different kind of brunch, lunch, or dinner, it is a great place to try. It fills that gap if you are in the mood for breakfast but with more substance/heaviness.
(4)
Bianca C.

Once you get pass waiting 40 minutes to be seated on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon/early evening, you'll be pleased with your experience at Chicago's. From the decor to the food to the patrons, you'll have a wonderful time. I've had a few hiccups with flighty waitresses but was immediately assisted by management. I've had everything from the Chicken and Waffles to the side dishes, every item on its menu (including the drinks) are wonderful. I used to live down the street from Chicago's and miss calling in my orders and walking in to pick them up. :(
(4)
Kash K.

Waited an hour for my food! Waitress finally came and told us there was NO CHICKEN... Just think about that for a moment
(1)
Tresa E.

Wonderful meal!! Food was great but service was slow!
(4)
Missy J.

We went here a few nights ago with a groupon. Everything was great. I had the catfish dinner with mac-n-cheese, yams and greens. It was all fabuolus. My hubby got the chicken sandwich and waffle fries. It was also great. The sandwich was huge and they gave him a ton of fries. Our server was very nice. The atmosphere of the place was good too...perfect lighting and music at just the right volume.
(5)
Breakfast C.

breakfastrules.blogspot.â€¦ I think Brent hit the mark when he said "all omelettes should have fried chicken." It's hard to disagree with that statement. To further his point, it's going to be very difficult for me to eat waffles without chicken. I may have to stop at Harold's on the way to the next breakfast joint just in case.
(4)
Jeanette K.

Chicken and Waffles- where have you been all my life? Who would have known that you could combine these 2 foods to create some sort of tastebud nirvana? I apparently have been missing out, because damn, that was some tasty food. We were a little leery about heading down King Drive to CHOCW, because, well, its King Drive. But the area was surprisingly not too bad, with some upscale-looking buildings and nicer cars. CHOCW is a smallish restaurant with maybe 20 tables. Its decorated nicely, and gives off the feel of a fancy restaurant. The waiters are very friendly yet professional. Our food came out lightning fast as well. Now on to the food. I ordered "The Saint" which is 1/4 dark chicken with 2 waffles, with a side of beans and rice and cornbread. The chicken was moist with a perfectly crispy skin. The waffles were nice and thick with 2 cups of syrup. The beans and rice were amazing. I could have eaten a plate full of that alone. They had a nice lingering heat and weren't too mushy. The cornbread was the only loser. Waaay too dry. The chicken paired with the waffles and syrup was like a revelation. The crispy, salty skin with the sweet and soft waffle is yumminess on a plate. I can't wait to have it again. Others ordered the cheesecake with the caramel pecan topping for dessert and raved about it. Prices were a little high for the area, but totally reasonable given the amount of food, quality, and level of service. We will definitely be back!
(5)
B W.

I didn't think the wing and waffle thing would catch on here but I was very pleased. The food us great especially the smothered chicken. I only wish the sitting was better. A party of two could become 6 with how close the seats are.
(5)
Patrick S.

Roscoes will always have a place in my heart. But I dont know if its fair to review chocw in Roscoes shadow. Yes, lawsuit for infringement but I think theyre just trying to forge their own name..or least I hope. Regardless, chicken and waffles are in Chicago! Carols Treat: 1/4 Chicken (dark meat) gravy on the side, 2 waffles, 2 cup o syrups. Side order of 2 eggs, cheese and onions. And a Tonyas Joi (fruit punch/lemonade). Chicken is crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside; like it should be. The seasoning is slight which is fine. Why would you want over powering seasoned chicken if your going to pair it with waffles? Besides, thats what the gravy on the side is for! Keeps the chicken crispy while giving you taste at your fingertips. Waffles are huge. They have a perfect thickness that allows a good toast thats not doughy. Hint of cinnamon and 2 big scoops of butter. Im what you would call an aggressive dipper. So 2 cup o syrups is perfect..Im sure most are more than covered with one but I go straight through both cups easily. I just slice each into four and dip away till my hearts content. 2 eggs, cheese and onions were on the bland side. It could use some sharper cheddar, or garlic salt? Some hot sauce is a quick fix though. Great atmosphere, decor and service. Servers are friendly and very attentive. Food was out before you even know it. As with any good restaurant, go on off hours to avoid the line. Definitely rule out sundays to avoid the church sunday brunch rush.
(5)
Elite S.

No Go!!! Preface- I know soul food...BUT, I thought I'd give it a try anyway. Everything is just okay....For those that does not know a darn thing about soul food..as in prep and taste..You would think this place is really the bomb. Big UP's Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffle for remaining open!! Big UP's for keeping your word and opening as your posted time schedule indicates..... Addtionally....I went there with a group of 5 others and was asked to "quiet it down"....Excuse me!!! We just dropped $150 at this dump!.....I know you're in the 'hood' and you have to be extra cautious; but damn. Lastly, this place DOES NOT serve catfish...instead Basa, a much cheaper version of catfish!!! AND they need to indicate that.
(2)
Ashique M.

I love this place!! I always the waffles, chicken wings, yams, greens, and mac and cheese!!!!!!!! And its been good every single time!!!
(5)
Justin B.

I give this place 4 stars because...it ISNT Roscoes. Quick note. After being to the west coast so many times, I know what to expect from a visit to Roscoes Chicken and Waffles. I know their chickens going to be consistently good, as well as their sides. Now onto HOCW. I love the way they decorated the place, has a very homey feel to it, you feel like you could spend the whole day eating there lol. The servers are quick, attentive, and get everything right the first time around. The service here is impeccable, after giving my order to our server he periodically checked in on our group. When the time came for our food to come (which was surprisingly quick), we were ready to feast! Everything came out hot and fresh, and smelled DELICIOUS! This time around I opted for the 2 piece chicken dinner w 3 sides (red beans and rice, mac n cheese, and collard greens). Their sides are an excellent compliment to their chicken! I highly recommend all 3 of these to any first timers going here. Now the reason why I hold back from giving this place 5 stars. Going back on what I previously said about 'Scoes...its the chicken. Even though the menu is "identical" to that of its predecessor, it still is not the original. The chicken at HOCW is good, in its own way. I am still loyal to 'Scoes chicken, very crispy skin on the outside, juicy on the inside, just how chicken should be! The chicken at HOCW is either prepared differently or cooked differently...perhaps both. Im not saying in any way is the chicken bad at HOCW, I just prefer Roscoes. =-) In short, if youve been to Roscoes and youre expecting Roscoes here, be prepared. If its your first time here, then you will definitely be pleased. Cash/card accepted, and it is wheel chair accessible.
(4)
Adrian J.

The name of the restaurant says it all. Just had a chance to try this today for lunch and it is heavy. I got the #2 Sally's treats with white meat. It was 2 large waffles served with 2 big scoops of butter on top, 2 containers of maple syrup, and a chicken wing and breast drenched in gravy and topped with onions. Good food but I'm not sure I can have it again. The food is so ridiculously heavy that you need a bed to sleep on right next to the table, as if you have the itis from the Boondocks.
(4)
Greg W.

Chicago's Home of the Chicken & Waffles is one of my favorite spots to hit up when I'm in the Chi. Look I can't quite explain how chicken and waffles go together - they just do...lol The food here is excellent! The waffles are soft (just the way I like mine) and have great flavor to them. You can order either dark or white meat (both are excellent). The Mac & cheese is incredible, but I will admit it's really expensive for the small amount they give you. This place is usually very busy, so plan to wait in line when you first get there. The staff & manager usually work well together to get tables cleaned as soon as a person gets up to pay their bill. Most of the staff are courteous, but sometimes on a busy day they can be a bit rushed. Overall, this is definitely a place worth checking out. Not for the decor, the ambiance, or location but simply for the food.
(4)
Lauren H.

We don't have many chicken n waffles place like they do in the west coast. But this is as close as we can get. I really did enjoy the chicken n waffles as the chicken was very moist and the waffles were fluffy and buttery! haha
(4)
Danielle L.

We were pleasantly surprised by this place. Based on the name. we were expecting more of a dive/diner vibe but this place was classy. The food was good. My husband and I and our two kids (ages 6 and 3) had never had chicken and waffles before and didn't know what to expect. We learned that it really is waffles with a side of chicken (as opposed to some integrated concoction). You can get gravy on the chicken if you want. Both were pretty good. If this place really wants to kick it up a notch, they may want to consider making a few things from scratch, like the waffles, the lemonade, and the sweet tea, all of which were ok but taste like they are from a pre-made mix. Decor/ambiance was wonderful--very well decorated, clean, the servers were all dressed in uniform; the place was lively and full but not overcrowded. ...
(4)
Shaakira J.

I have been here several times, and each time I feel different as to how good the food is. I get the same thing every time- Aunt Joyce- which is 3 wings, grits, eggs scrambled hard with cheese, and a waffle with extra butter. I can tell that the cooks are different and find that the cook on days is 10 times better than the cook on nights. Today when I went the food was sooooo good! Everything was prepared fresh to order, piping hot, and just mouthwatering! I would say this is hit or miss though...And I would recommend going in the day, opposed to anytime after 5p Its small inside- but most "gems" are. I like the diverse crowd that can always be seen dining here, and I love the fact that its so close to my house. I find that the female staff is sort of standoffish- one thing I didn't like- and I don't know why they give off that energy, they are there to serve, and I feel that's what they should do. I don't like that the juices are $2.80, but don't offer free refills. Dine in cost for 1 person, for one meal and one drink: $15.00 without tip. I have noticed small children dining here, but its not necessarily kid friendly restaurant. I will be back.
(3)
April P.

We were so excited when this place finally opened, as it literally took 2 years to build, as we are fans of LA's Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. Yes, the sign was up that long, and they kept delaying the opening. When we finally ate here, we were disappointed. Our expectations let down tremendously. While the staff were nice, and the dÃ©cor was vibrant and jazzy, the food, eh, not so much. Fried chicken, while flavored decently, was kinda soggy. Very disappointing...no crispiness at all. The greens weren't too my liking, as they were a bit bitter. Macaroni and cheese weren't cheesy enough, and didn't have that crust on the top that soul food places are infamous for. I'd probably try it again for good measure, as they may have just been having a bad day. It's been two years since I've last gone. That's not a good sign....
(2)
Ashley A.

It's really time I wrote an update for this place. It is still awesome!! I probably eat here every couple of months, and I don't think I will ever get tired of the food. I just ate here yesterday after my graduation ceremony, and the wait-staff are so nice! Yes, you do have to wait to get a table (30 minutes on average I would say), but the food is worth every minute you have to wait. By the way, the owner is such a sweetheart. I think it is great when an owner is present and visible at their establishment and checks in on customers. The only thing I would change about this restaurant is that it is pretty small and you have to wait for your table standing up. If she had a bigger restaurant where people could sit down and wait (or a bar, hey hey!) it would be awesome. I heard rumors of a Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles expansion, that would be great!
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Sam T.

We stopped by relatively close to closing -- the staff were really accommodating considering we were a rather large group of eight people. The dining room is relatively small, so if you have a large group, expect a little bit of a wait especially around peak hours I imagine. It was busy when we dropped by around 8:15p on a Sunday night. Once we were seated, it took a little while before the waiter greeted us (it was pretty busy though). However, the waiter took care of our orders well and the food came out in a timely fashion and at one time. Our waiter was friendly, but not overly friendly (in a good way) and he was really efficient and got all of our orders right. The food was really enjoyable. The catfish was excellent in my opinion, if I go back, I would definitely order some more catfish. The chicken was spot on as well - crispy, hot, and seasoned just right. Didn't get the waffles this time though... The collard greens were decent along with the mac and cheese - they were nice and cheesy, a bit salty but not overly so. The beans and rice were also decent - not necessarily the best I've had but they were solid. The decor was great. It felt cozy, but wasn't too flashy. A few pictures of celebs on the wall. I would definitely consider this place an option to take out-of-town guests for great, solid food and an enjoyable Chicago dining experience.
(4)
A. Renee B.

Atmosphere:Pleasant. The place was warm and welcoming. It gave off a neo-soul feel. They even have outdoor seating facing north king drive. The wait service was good. Not the happiest people but it was ok; probably since we came in on a Monday morning. Food: The menu was presentable; I was somewhat confused about what could be substituted but things worked out. I ordered the fried livers and grits. As a petite person, my portion was huge. The livers were delicious as well as the coffee and grits. i basically had 4 servings of livers and ended up taking most of it home. I would like to come to this establishment again to try the buckwheat waffles, and chicken stuffed omelet. Overall my experience was not bad.
(3)
Poof A.

One of the things that really sets this place apart is the service. It's no small task to seat a lineup of people that literally stretches out the door, but it felt like the wait was over in no time (that's not to say that I wasn't salivating every second, mind you... Menus and water appeared the second we sat down, and after we had scoured the menu our very friendly and personable waiter took our order: -the Betty Lou [1/2 chicken + 2 waffles] -dark meat dinner with greens, corn bread, mac and cheese and yams and a whole bunch of sides [vegetarians can easily cobble together a delicious and satisfying non-chicken meal] lemonade, iced tea Everything came out quickly and was DELICIOUS. I haven't eaten chicken in about 15 years and am never tempted to do so...except today. All the juicy cuts looked crispy and perfectly cooked. The sides were great: super cheesy mac and cheese, salty biscuits, warm cornbread, juicy greens (not too bitter) and yams that tasted like they were straight out of a pie. I'm not a grits person myself, but other tables were scarfing them down so I guess they speak for themselves. But again, the service. Our waiter was great; the place was packed but he was still super responsive and friendly. Our servers and (I think) the manager also stopped by to see how we were doing and chat a minute. The genuine friendliness just helped the food go down that much easier. We will be back
(4)
G R.

I have to admit I was hoping for more being that there's a shortage of restaurants around here. Don't get me wrong, we'll go back because the food was good and because as I said there's a shortage of restaurants... The service was a bit slow and the server got both our orders wrong, I ended up with a completely different dish and my husband did get the right entree but the wrong sides. So they took mine away and left my husbands and told him they'd bring him the other sides. I told him to start, I didn't want his to get cold, so what we ended up with was us eating separately for the most part. Since service was slow he was pretty much done when my entree and his sides came. The whole meal was just timed wrong. I could get it if they were real busy, however it was well after the dinner rush. I hope just an off night because we did enjoy the food.
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Ericka R.

Been here a couple of times and they always deliver. There is usually a wait. I was there at 12:30pm on a Friday and the line was out the door. The host will tell you that the wait is short but do the math if you got a times table. I duped myself into believing that it was a 10/15 minute wait. Its really 20/25. I love the catfish breakfast ($10) but i don't do fried and always ask for it grilled and every waiter always makes me feel like it is impossible and that management wont let them...even though they bring it to the table that way (Bless You and the management that wants to please the costumers). The waffles are scrumptious and the specialty drinks delish. Cons: BEWARE of the coffee though it is quite watery and flavorless. They put butter on everything. if you watching your cholesterol ask for it off before hand. Go get it.
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Tess G.

If you like chicken and waffles, then you have to venture here! Parking is super easy and free. We only got the chicken and waffles so that is all I can really speak to.....but it is worth it just for that.....the waffle is unlike any other waffle I have had...I think there is cinnamon in it...anyways its is so good! It melts in your mouth. There are so many chicken and waffle options-----I got one waffle and one chicken breast. My boyfriend got two waffles and 1/4 chicken.....it was too much. One waffle is definitely enough! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the service was just OK----but I suppose that is not what people are there for.....they are there for the waffles.....and that is exactly what you should get! Will definitely go back ands take others too!
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Mike K.

boats n hoes, boats n hoes, i gotta have me some boats n....sorry, i like to have a theme in my head when i write these. so i went with mom and the family this week because of a groupon i (and apparently therest of the world) saw for a great special. 4 of us.ate a meal of a champion....chicken, cornbread...three sides, and i even ordered a waffle....all under $30 because of the groupon. great service, great chicken. love the free refills. very professional. the mac and cheese was ok...and im a snob when it comes to soul food so i will say the cornbread needs help. the waffle??? maybe i just dont get the whole chicken and waffle thing. how does snoop dogg do it? still an incredible meal that could not all fit inside my stomach.this place needs to be bigger but i love it. Extremely cozy. get there on a non-busy day or hour and appreciate it.
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Stephanie H.

I really liked this place. The food was good. The service sufficed. Chicken + waffles = sweet & salty bliss. Love it. Looking foward to returning.
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Meg K.

Great food, good service. I am a newbie to the whole concept of chicken & waffles... until last Saturday, I thought that it meant something like "chicken flavored waffles." That doesn't sound too appetizing, and goes a long way towards explaining why I had never experienced the deliciousness that is the combination of fried chicken PLUS waffles. As you'd expect (or at least hope), the waffles at Chicago's Chicken & Waffles are light and delicious. They're not Belgian waffles, I don't know what the "other" kind is called... anyway, they have a hint of cinnamon, a hint of vanilla and are entirely yummy. The chicken was nicely flavored, and made all the better with a few drops of the hot sauce on the table. I got the all white meat portion, it was slightly dry, but still awfully tasty. This was enough food for at least two meals, I couldn't even finish half of what was on my plate! The location is off the beaten path for those of us who live and largely go out on the North Side, but definitely worth the trip. The space was nicely decorated for the holidays, and I loved the exposed brick walls and attentive but not overbearing service. Hope to be back soon.
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Zannoah C. K.

I went here with my sister and niece when this place first opened. It did take 2 years and there are no south side places open for breakfast. Unfortunately in the black community breakfast starts at 9am, not 6am or 7am as expected. Anyway, there was a 1 hour wait and when we were finally seated, the waitress was very nice. The food was a bit pricey for what we got. I got the chicken wings and waffles. This was about $10 for 3 little sick wings and 2 paper thin waffles. The chicken wasn't crunchy, it was just okay. It had a lot of garlic in it as well. I would have done better buying a 6 wing dinner from Harold's, then stop at a random diner to buy waffles. While we waited for our food. The manager came out and spoke with 2 women who were sitting at a table by us, and were seated 10 minutes after us. I guess because he knew them, they were given their food first, while we had to sit there watching them smacking their lips. I will give this place another try because I really want to like it. I shouldn't have to go outside of my community for decent soul food. But we as Black people MUST do better!!
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Nycole H.

Let me start by saying I've been wanting to try this forever. I love chicken and I love waffles...together they make the perfect marriage. I got the #7 a chicken breast and waffle and it was delicious. It was Friday at about 11:30am for lunch and there was just a quick 5 minutes wait. I absolutely LOVED the waffle!! Chicken was delicious too. The wait staff seems to not quite have it all together yet. We waited about 5 minutes till someone came to see us. We then were brought drinks and looked at our menus. We ordered and I ordered a special drink, it didn't come out for 10-15 minutes and then the food came out right after that. Bottom line food was excellent, but the service could be a little better.
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Tiffany K.

When I first head of chicken and waffles, I thought it was pretty gross. But damn, now I am a believer and crave it every so often. I went to this place with 5 other friends. We crammed into a tiny car and drove to it on a week night. Even at 8:00pm on a week night, this place was packed! Our wait was about 20-30 minutes, but it was well worth it. Our meals were decent sized. I got one of the most basic chicken and waffle dishes, and it left me very full and satisfied. Other friends tried different combinations that came with different amounts of waffles and/or fried chicken and sides, and their collared greens are absolutely amazing. It is a little pricey, but I guess for fried chicken AND waffles, it's not too bad. Would definitely go here again with friends! And yes, you should definitely come with a group.
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Shari N.

I have never been to Roscoe's, which I have heard is the chicken and waffle mecca, or any other chicken and waffle place for that matter... And I don't even really eat all that much fried food...but I am definitely a fan of Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. Sure, I can feel my arteries harden just a little more each time I eat here, but that's OK. You gotta enjoy yourself (I said that in my best Dave Chappelle as Rick James voice) sometimes. What's not to like about this place? Chicken and waffles has got to be one of the most genius food combos ever created. It shouldn't work, but it does. So it has that going for it off the bat. Plus, they give you a ton of food for a little bit of $$$. Most things on the menu are under $10, to give you an idea. Plus, the waffles and chicken are always just right. And have any of you ever seen the guy who works there with the rhinestone studded glasses? I don't know why his glasses makes me happy, but they do. The only con I can think of is that if you go at peak hours (which seems to be whenever I'm there), you have to wait in a stupidly long line that goes out the front door. I hate lines. I am allergic to them. They make me itch. But that is one talented staff of line cooks, because they get food out so fast, that the wait usually isn't that bad.
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J T.

Honestly. I have never been more stoked to eat at a place with a S. King address in my life. Im a hard core northsider and would never find myself at 39th and King except to taste the amazing food at this location of CHCW. I was blown away the first time I stubbled on it and I continue to be blown away with the food, courtious staff, enjoyable patrons, and clean appearance. YOU GUYS DO IT RIGHT. Please keep it up. I tell everyone that will listen about your place. 5 stars ALL DAY!
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Seth P.

Finger. Lickin'. Good. The best waffles I have had in a looong time. The chicken was tender and fried to crisp perfection. I had mine smothered in onions and gravy, and I don't know what they put in that gravy, but it had me, as I said, licking my fingers. Perfectly complimented by a drink called "Sunset" which combined lemonade and fruit punch. Service was great, outside seating was real nice. Had trouble driving away as I had the "itis".
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Elizabeth C.

Great place for soul food in Chicago. Excellent corn bread, collard greens, and of course fried chicken! I will definitely be a repeat customer when I come to Chicago!
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Lesley A.

UrrrGGhhh...I still have a food coma after having dinner here last night. Chicken and waffles? Whoever invented this concept must have talked to my inner/outer fat kid who loves meat and sweets. $8.95 without tax and tip bought me two large - but classy - oval plates about the size of what you'd get at a taqueria/diner. That's a STEAL! (It's #25 on the menu!) On plate one were two eggs and a big scoop of grits. Plate two consisted of a circular waffle, fried chicken drumstick and fried chicken thigh. Mmmm...portions...urrrGGhhh...awesome... Plate one: The grits were okay but probably not the kind of grits my southern friends rave about. You can't really screw up eggs so whatever - they're eggs! Next time I probably won't order grits and eggs with my meal. Plate two: I usually don't like drumsticks but mmmm I liked the way they fried it! The skin peeled off nicely and it was a good balance of flavor, crispiness and grease. I also stole some of my friend's gravy and onions to pour onto my chicken. Mmm... The waffle was good too, and I liked how it was thinner than an Eggo and those monster waffles from dorm halls made with circa 1970s waffle irons. The staff were really friendly, polite, and referred to me as "ma'am." I like how you can go up to a cashier to pay for your meal. The place is surprisingly well-decorated, low-lit and chic so that it could easily be a date spot. It's also great for groups, families and nuns. Yes, some nuns were dining here last night! Chicken and waffles may help create world peace...and push me into the plus size women's clothing department.
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Phyllis S.

Good Morning Yelp Family Ok, I was at this place yesterday evening. The place gets packed fast however I did come at a good time and there was no one in line waiting. LOL. This was a last minute decision and we had met after work. There were 5 of us and we were immediately seated and given menus. The waiters were a bit rushed that evening, but I must say that the food came within 10 minutes and I was quite impressed. My eggs cooked perfectly, waffle was heavenly, and the grits smashing!! The place is small, with about maybe 45 seating capacity. The background music was soothing, and quite classy. I would definitely recommend taking family, friends, or just yourself there and find this delightful eatery. You will be quite pleased!!
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Tamika C.

Even though Roscoe had the idea first (WESTSIDEEEE!), Chicago did not do a bad job on duplicating. They say imitation is the best form of flattery right. I ate here yesterday for the first time with a couple of friends after church. It was very crowded, which is typical for a soul food spot after church. The wait was not too long and the line seemed to move pretty steadily. The staff is nice to look at while you wait ;) The food is pretty tasty. I had the catfish which was seasoned well but a little too salty for my palate. The sides, aka mac and cheese and yams, were delish. The mac and cheese is REAL baked mac and cheese, not the imitation The waiter we had was slacking a bit on service. We had to wait some time before we even had water brought to our table. Ill definitely have to go back on a different day when it is not soo crowded and I can take my time and enjoy my meal even more.
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David G.

Heaven. Two of us dined here on Tuesday after long days at work and arrived tense and anxious. With the first bite of our amazing meal, the stress of the day went away. Caring team of servers and managers, went over and above when I asked for the sold out peach cobbler, the manager whipped up something special just for me. I felt like I was a ten year old kid again. All around solid place. The owner came over to the table, asked us how it was and then graciously invited us to dine at his other restaurant in Oak park. We felt well taken care of and left extremely satisfied. Go. Go. Indulge yourself in all this goodness!
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Ashley V.

I've eaten here several times, I like the food (I always get Breakfast food) the service is great. It's usually pretty busy but we always get our food quickly. Definitely check it out in Bronzeville and Oak Park!
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Shauna D.

Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. Gets crowded early. so you may want to phone ahead for take out! Lovely staff.....I shall return!!
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nikki s.

I've done Rosco's C&W in L.A. and went away with the thought the chicken was tasty enough, but failed to see the hooplah. So when a friend of mine suggested we meet up for vittles there, I was game but not excited. As usual, good food comes in small packages--or small places--with no waiting area. I kinda felt like breaking out in the running man as I strolled down what looked to be a soul train line to one of two chairs waiting at the end of the ramp. It's a tight squeeze as both sides of the aisle are lined up with people. The longer I waited, the more people began spilling over into the dining area. By the time we left, the line was hanging out the door! C'mon, you can't bring a good chicken spot to the hood and not have a waiting area. Okay, so that was my only complaint. We probably waited about a half hour to forty minutes so it was no different than any other brunch spot in town at noon. Thank goodness it wasn't any longer because I had my son with me who is a very active toddler. Hence the nervousness. Once seated, service was prompt, friendly and the food was good. I had the waffles w/3 wings which were cooked just right. I sampled the red beans and rice and it's worthy of a mention. I can only say that the sweet potatoes and greens on my friend's plate made me mumble to myself, "I shoulda got that." Everything was well flavored and the prices were reasonable. No complaints from me. Chicago Chicken and Waffles has that "down home, good-time-over-food" feel that black folks are known for. You saw young and old, black and white fellowshipping together. Very friendly vibe overall. Even the parking wasn't bad, which is usually a deterrent from going to South Loop "bruncheries" like Bongo Room or Yolk. Definitely a one up for the Bronzeville community, and I'm sure to go back.
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Kevin W.

I've been here several times, one of my favorite southside spots in Chicago. There are lots of outside parking spots, so parking is not a big deal. The restaurant itself is very nice, numerous booths, many tables, the lighting is very ambient and the music they play is soul/jazz. The hostess and waiters are very courteous, similar to southern hospitality. The menu has several items, but I normally choose a half-fried chicken with onions and gravey on top, with a side of waffles. The food is fantastic, the fried chicken is not all soggy even with the gravy on top, you can still taste the crispiness of the chicken and the grilled onions on top make the dish one-of -a kind. The waffles are pretty tasty too. They are the thin variety and have a nice buttery taste to them. Overall this is a great place to get some chicken and waffles.
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Suz M.

I was brought to this joint by a coworker of mine and I can say that I was a little skeptical. The menu is full of different chicken and waffle combos with tasty looking sides and breakfast themed entrees. I had the eggs and waffles and a taste of everyone elses and everything I put in my mouth was delicious. It is a little pricey but I got a good amount of food for about $10.00. If you are a chicken and waffle connoisseur then you might think differently but as a naive new commer I was impressed and will definitely go back again. The service was pretty so so but we did get our meal quickly and hot so I can't complain too much there. I recommend the red beans and rice, taste a waffle, and a biscuit. MMMM.
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Alana T.

Dude, this place is sooooooooo good! And cheap too! You definitely taste the waffles being homemade and the smothered chicken is so yummy. If anybody says that the place is always packed, please believe them, however, it's not always packed for no reason. Remember that. So, I usually get the smothered chicken wings and waffles or the grits and catfish with a fried egg over medium, always so good. When we eat here, our bill is never more than $30 for two people, so it's so reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. And I noticed, they are opening up a much need second location in Oak Park! Eat at Chicago's!
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City D.

Had an opportunity to eat here on Saturday. The food was delicious, and the service exceptional. I'm planning on going back soon.
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Shauna R.

This place is always packed but they move very quick. Don't be afraid of the line because they will get you seated sooner than you can think. It is an interesting set up because the people in the line can watch you eat, but I am never bothered by it because I am always enjoying my food. Their waffles are awesome!
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Hip Mama F.

The wait is super long, it doesn't matter what time of day it is. They have finally offered carry-outs so that helps. If you can stand the wait, you will not be disappointed. I personally can't wrap my brain around chicken w/waffles and have yet to try the combo. I can attest that the chicken is the best thus far. The staff is very friendly and accommodating...That counts for alot!!!
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Dr. M.

First off, let me stress this major point...as Julian described, the "locked manager" has a MAJOR ATTITUDE problem!!! I thought it was me, but everytime I go (even after telling myself over & over that I will not return, because of his attitude) this guy is a major 'A-Hole!" He acts as if he is, what my mother would say..."the Bee's Knee's." Case in point: when they 1st opened up, they had a problem with waiting/seating - people would walk in ahead of people waiting and be seated. As a person who was waiting and witnessed this, I informed this manager. He got all "huffy" and loud and said he's doing the best he can, what else do I want him to do? I said, "I don't know...maybe have a sign-in list, distribute automatic devices...pay attention maybe???" Then he pulls out a box of automatic devices and tells me he did have them, but they don't work & on and on about the money he spent ordering them...DUDE! I'm a customer and could care less about that! I'm not your accountant, banker, business partner or psychologist...get it? Whoever decided to hire him must have wanted to run customers away. Some people may not mind being treated rudely, but if you are dining; you are not just paying for the food, you are paying for the service as well. So here are MY pro's & con's... PROS: different venue for neighborhood, quaint, stylish, servers are usually friendly, food is OK (nothing to write home about...), but I do LOVE the waffles/syrup, something different. CONS: like I said, the food is just OK (if you're from Chicago & come from a family like mine...you can get better fried chicken, greens & grits from home!), slow service, the wait/people who have to wait can just stare right down on you & your plate, and again, I have to mention the "dreadlocked manager" - he has the most horrid attitude, especially for a manager! You should try it at least once & be the judge for yourself...
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April T.

I have been here a few times and always enjoy it. A little far for me to drive but hey I will travel for good eats. Pros: hot food, nice servers, variety of foods to choose from. Cons: crowed, loud (at times) drinks are not free refills. *********I hear they are building a new location in Evanston!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Chanette B.

I was looking forward to enjoying a meal here. My daughter and I ordered the same dish -- fried chicken w/yams, Mac n cheese and rice. My food was fine, however, her rice and yams and Mac n cheese smell like Clorox. Spoke to the manager and he DENIED the reeking smell from them. I honestly believe they didnt rinse the dishes properly. I will NEVER patronage this place EVER again. I just hope my daughter doesn't get sick!!!
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Akiba B.

The only thing stopping this from being five stars is the seating. There just isn't enough and the wait was 35 minutes at 10:40 p.m. The food was absolutely perfect. I'm a waffle-head and I've never had waffles so buttery. The chicken was a pretty good compliment. My SO had mac and cheese which tasted like Kraft with the addition of a pound of real cheese. The service was fast, the ambiance was on point and the vibe was delightful. I'm plotting my next visit now, even as a vegetarian.
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Elizabeth T.

I was dreading the wait I knew we'd be facing on a Friday night at Rosscoe's (I know, I know, it has a new name. It's a mouthful though!) And at an hour, it was kinda long, but my friends and I were dying to try the fried chicken/waffle combo. Short and sweet? Best fried chicken I've ever had. I got the smothered chicken (the Kev and Jen) with grits and biscuit and my SO got the fried chicken, waffles and an order of giblets. I'm knocking a star off for the giblets, which the BF said were too chewy and over-fried. But otherwise, this was a great experience. It's a tiny place and our party of six had to sit at separate tables, but we were at least next to each other. I don't like grits in general, but these were good. The gravy was good. The waffles were melt in your mouth delish. To top it off, the service was top-notch--the owner even came by to say hello and see how things were going. The decor is worth mentioning too--I love the artwork that graces the walls. I rarely get to this neighborhood, and having dinner here made me glad I don't live there--I'd be ordering take out from this place at least once a week!
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Chiarita R.

I went to dinner here last night after craving some friend chicken. Fantastic food! The friend chicken was succulent and juicy. The mac and cheese, cornbread, and waffles were all delicious! I have every intention of going back to try everything else on the menu, especially the sides and desserts. The restaurant easily made it to the top of my favorite Chicago places to eat. Unfortunately, I left my wallet in the booth and didn't realize it was missing until this afternoon. I went back to the restaurant, doubtful anyone would have turned it in, but the server had found it and asked the manager to put it in the safe. I can not tell you how relieved I was! This place wins on all counts: food, service, atmosphere!
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Buttermilk P.

If any of you are familiar with the Waffle House, these waffles are very similar in texture and shape. However, these are 10 times more flavorful. The food here is very good. I got the 'Rosemary", a huge omelette filled with chicken and cheese; my wife got the 'Betty Lou', a half chicken and two waffles. We could only eat 1/4 of the stuff (leftovers.....hooray!)
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Cherise M.

I and a few of my Sorors visited this place for breakfast yesterday(most of us for the first time) I must say we really enjoyed our meal. I had the #25( Waffle, Chicken(White) eggs and grits), it was totally delicious, our waiter was attentive and quite comical. The coffee was very tasty. I visited Roscos in LA many years ago and am happy to report that I no longer have to wait to return to California before having my tasty Chicken and Waffles. BTW, The waffle was perfect for me because I don't care for the thick waffle that I usually get from other places.
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Floyd W.

After following all the negative reviews about Rosscoe's online I decided to gather up my son and drive from Oak Park to have a chicken and waffle breakfast. I called ahead to make sure the credit card machine was working and got there withi 15 minutes of their opening so we would not have a long wait. This worked. We were seated within 30 minutes of arriving.The place was pretty much full by 9:15, but, as my sonpointed out, many of the 4 person tables had only 2 and sometimes 1 person seated at them. I am used to sharing tables with strangers after living in Europe for awhile but that was clearly not happening at Rosscoes. The restaurant seats 80, and my 17 year old, who works for Trattoria 225 explained to me they are merely experiencing what new restaurants go through and they will have to rearrange their seating to accommodate couples at smaller tables. Seating was really not being managed well. The food was not that long in coming, when it arrived it was great. I wanted the wholewheat flapjacks and turkey sausage, it is no longer offered. SoI got the Waffle and turkey sausage. The eggs were not necessarily scrambled as I would have liked, rather more flat and omelette-like, but they were very tasty. Maybe we can see a whole wheat waffle put on the menu in place of the flapjack. The waffles were tasty but tough on a fork. Growing pains for sure. The Chicken was nice but the portions were smaller than I expected for the price. I never got my coffee, but that is what happens when you have inexperienced wait staff. It will get better in time I expect. I'll go back, but I'll stick to my formula of going early and avoiding the crowds and calling ahead to make sure the credit card machine and cash register is working (It is the worst kind of bloated technology by the look of it). If the Brits can spend 1 billion on air terminal that does not work well, I will give Rosscoes a minute to get their act together before condemning them to hell for bad management. I am happy to see such a nice looking place on that corner in the neighborhood where I grew up and was introduced to the arts. It looks good on that corner. I hope that they do outdoor seating when it gets warm. There is a nice wide sidewalk to supplement seating. Rosscoes brings class to the neighborhood and it warms my heart to see it there. I will go back in about a month and write another review to see if we can get to 5 stars. My 17 year old is a harder critic than I am, so he will contribute to the next review.
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lisa l.

If you've ever had Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in LA, you will not be disappointed. As a matter of fact, I liked this place a lot better. Try the pecan waffles, along with your meat of choice (chicken, fried catfish, bacon...the sky is the limit.)
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Sunshine A.

Not Roscoe's or Glady's Knights...but it did the job. The menu was a bit confusing as it just seems to have the same items combined in a different numbers of ways, therefore there is not much to choose from in general. I had the smothered chicken and waffles and it was pretty good. The staff was friendly, but inattentive as I had to flag the waitress down a few times. Other than that, the experience was decent. I'd go back.
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Katie F.

I came here with a large group the other day. We arrived early and had called ahead so there was a table waiting for our party (about 20 people). The waitstaff was very courteous and accommodating for our big group. I had the fried catfish with potato salad. It was good, but I felt it was overpriced for what you get. Most people in my party seemed to enjoy their food very much. The establishment itself is very clean and nice. I probably wouldn't go back here since it's so out of the way for me and it's a bit too expensive for the quality of the food, but it IS good.
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A C.

I have been going to this place since it opened. It has its on and off days. The wait staff are not the most professional but i like the food. I always eat the same meal. The soul food is good and the mac and cheese is a must try. Please if you are not in the mood to wait for a long time do not go on Sunday and weekend nights...
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Allen R.

Great food great service. Just left eating and everything was great! Will be back soon
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Liz M.

It's probably a good thing that I don't live super close to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. I don't even like fried chicken that much, but this place does it right! I always get the meal with the waffle and the fried chicken breast, but I've also tried the mac and cheese, wings, and greens, and everything is a little bite of wonderful. This includes the pink lemonade! Great breakfast place if you've fallen off the diet wagon, or have just run 10 or so miles. This place is usually pretty busy on the weekends. Go early (like when they open, I think at nine) if you want to get a table right away.
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Aaron J.

Me and one of my partners came to Chicago to see the eagles game, this past November. We were going on a "hood" tour(in a cab)when we stumbled upon this place. We told the driver to let us out here, and we'll find our way back from here.**sidebar**( cab drivers are useless, for info in the Chi.) It was a Saturday afternoon. When we went in, the wait was not that bad, maybe about 20-30min. The waitress was helpful and fast. The food was real good. I had fried gizzards n waffles, my buddy had wings n waffles. I will definitely go back, next time I'm n the Chi., probably when the sixers beat up on the bulls! *** O yeah, this was my first time in a chicken/waffle joint. I'm used to traditional soul food style places in Philly.
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Jon B.

Wow, they have such a long way to go. The lines are out the door but once you get inside, you realize there shouldn't be at all. The food is mediocre, and the staff seems very inexperienced and the atmosphere is a bit gloomy. The prices are a bit high, even for the Bronze ville area. I really hope this place can turn around and do better. As for right now, unless you can make it to California, just go to say you've been.
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Diana G.

Okay, I've been back a few times and I found my dish. The Betty Lou with Pecan Waffles. Can't help but feel like a fatty when they bring me a plate of waffles and then a plate of chicken. I don't care what you think! I end up taking most of it back if my guy doesn't get to it. My guy got the Evelyn's Eggstasy and I thought it was pretty good. If I can stray away from my Betty Lou, I'll try the dinner again with the sides. *I also prefer this location to the other. I'll review the other place in a bit.*
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Christine L.

I was super excited when my friend told me she wanted to eat here, and then super sad when I remembered I was sick and couldn't really taste anything. But I couldn't let a cold get between me and good food! We went on a Saturday afternoon (around 3pm) and didn't have a problem finding street parking. There was a little bit of a line but the wait wasn't too bad, perhaps around 15 min. When I got there I wasn't too hungry, but as we waited and watched the waiters carry plate after plate of delicious looking food past us I got pretty hungry pretty fast. I ordered the Bren and Carl's Favorite (comes with a chicken leg or thigh and a waffle) and added a side of mac and cheese. The food was very good, I was expecting the chicken to be crispier but it was seasoned very well - as far as I could tell with my runny nose - and very tender and moist. The waffle was sweet, big & crisp, a perfect complement to the chicken. The mac and cheese was not my favorite, but I definitely look forward to coming back and trying their other sides! Overall a very satisfying first encounter with Chicken & Waffles.
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Aaron L.

The service is great! Food came fast and was the best chicken and waffles I ever had. May need to expand soon. Business was booming!
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Marty g.

Let me tell you how awesome this place is. On December 17, I was taking a gaggle of young people out to dinner to thank them for their work. Due to reasons (wholly irrelevant and) out of my control, we had to find a place that would accommodate 20 people at the last minute. The Management accommodated our needs. The staff at CHCW were kind, professional and able to deal with 17 hungry teens. The food was perfect. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the waffles were thin and just crispy enough to provide an extra level of crunch. We had one piscatarian in our group, and she had the catfish. She loved it! She said it was the best catfish she ever had. Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles saved our holiday party at the last minute, and I cannot recommend them enough for take out or dining in!
(5)
Mei K.

For me, moving from LA to Chicago meant saying farewell to the convenient access of food from every cuisine-type imaginable. Now that's rough. Correction, brutal. But finding Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles gave me a glimmer of hope that everything's gonna be okay. I promised I wouldn't compare anything to LA, but DAYUMM I love this place just as much as Roscoe's from back home. We came on a Saturday night and found street parking easily. Even though the place was quite busy, we got lucky and didn't need to wait for a table. Service was great. The chicken was fried to perfection with just enough batter and crunch. Don't forget to add a side of gravy to your order! The breast meat could be a little dry for some, but if you're a fan of white meat, like me, it was spot on. I've been on the hunt for good fried chicken and I have to say I prefer this place way more than Harold's (which was a bit too greasy for me). We tried Mark's Big Boys/Monique's Love and the portions were pretty reasonable. I was incredibly stuffed but found myself shoving my face uncontrollably with the last bits of my waffle, potato salad, and chicken dunked in the gravy. I cannot wait to go back!
(4)
Steve O.

It's just great., There can be a bit of a wait for Brunch but it is worth it. The rule of thumb is if the line reaches the door, its a 30 min wait. I recomend getting the classic 2 pick chicken and 2 waffles. Extra Tip: When you get there send someone inside to put your name on the list. This will remove a lot of stress from your waiting.
(4)
Ramsey B.

I made my way to their original location for lunch. I ordered Mark's Big Boy which consist of 1/2 fried chicken smothered in gravy and onions with 2 waffles. James, my server promised I would not be disappointed. I was not. Moreover, the savory entrÃ©e had pleasurable taste bud effects with every bite. The combination of fluffy home made waffles and satisfying bites of chicken is truly genius and award winning. James is an exceptional server consistently making sure my iced tea was filled. Realizing the high calorie intake, I made sure to make this dining experience my meal for the day. The next day, I stepped on the scale and noticed I lost 2 lbs.
(5)
Lanika M.

Smothered chicken was sooooo freaking good! Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The macaroni and cheese is good as well. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Definitely recommended!
(5)
Cathy B.

Decided to use my last Groupon and had a very different and pleasant experience. They now have an outside seating (alfresco). My grandson and I was greeted by a courteous and friendly hostess. Very short wait time even though we were there during lunch time. The food was excellent (just like Mama's) hot, flavorful and at my table within 10 minutes. My waitress was fabulous. I can't wait to return.
(4)
Vernon J.

Great breakfast. What more is there to say? Nice dishes, their chicken is exceptionally well seasoned. My only advice is to arrive early, the crowd builds up super fast.
(4)
Shun M.

The service is great. The food is great. I love the greens and yams. The Mac & cheese is to die for. Omg! Freakin awesome.
(5)
Julian C.

Very cute restaurant. I had the the white dinner with a pice of fish. I really enjoyed the chicken. I had Mac and cheese, collard greens and yams. They were all good. I did not care for the fried fish.
(3)
Edward R.

I was really looking forward to this place. I really wanted to like this place but...... this place was lousy! I ordered 3 wings, fish, red beans and rice, greens and Mac and cheese. All which I make better at home. All my food was cold! Yes cold! The wings was so small they had to give me extra wings. My wife's food was also cold. Cold chicken, grits and waffles. The Service was Also mediocre! Stay away fRom here a waste of time and money. We left here and still had to go somewhere else for dinner!
(1)
La Tonya G.

This was not my first time to this restaurant but it has been some years since I first came here and it wasn't because of the food. I am a big fan of customer service, I don't believe you have to be at my table every second but I do like a balance so that if I need something I don't have to flag you down just to get a glass of water. I went with my friend and her mother and it was their first time at the restaurant and we all felt rushed by the waiter to get our order in and I do understand that the restaurant is small but there wasn't a line of people waiting to be seated and we got there so early all the seats weren't even filled so why the rush. When we went to pay for the meal the lady that took the money had a lackluster attitude and hey I know we all have bad days but when you step into a job where you are in a public venue no one especially the customers should see anything but a smile on your face. Now, about the food...First I ordered the Aunt Joyce with rice and I received grits now the lady who was not my waitress but someone helping out our waiter offered to send it back but I was so hungry that I just kept the grits. The grits were cooked perfectly and the chicken was very good, cooked to perfection the only thing I would say is the leg of the chicken that I received was like a hen leg instead of a chicken because it was so small. The waffles weren't my favorite and I should have sent them back because they came out so cold that the butter didn't melt but again I was hungry and I didn't feel like waiting for another one. I like a bigger waffle like a Belgian Waffle but these were flatter than an Eggo waffle but the taste was better than one even cold. My friend got the Combo meal with wings, catfish and three sides...beans and rice, mac n cheese, and yams!!! I did taste the fish it wasn't bad but if I'm not mistaken it wasn't fresh catfish but a frozen fillet which is not always as flavorful as fresh but other than that it was okay. The sides were and her wings were amazing, they were a nice size and a golden brown, I wouldn't go back for the waffles but I would go back for the chicken and the sides! Tip; get there early especially on weekends or prepare to wait because as I have said this isn't a big restaurant but a more homey one...All in All I did do my happy dance after eating the chicken even if the waffles didn't give me that same feeling.
(3)
Chip H.

If there's a line, be sure to get your name on the list! The food was so delicious here that I had to decide whether I wanted to do cartwheels or somersaults out the door after my meal. However, after my meal I was SOOO FULL I could barely walk to the door. Had Moniques Love and the chicken was crispy and the waffle was possibly the best waffle I've ever had. Delicious maple syrup. For sides had greens, waffle fries, grits and cornbread. Check, Check, Check, Check..... All tasty. The greens seriously blew my mind. Our server Tony was fantastic, attentive and helpful. He's great. My only concern/advice/downfall and the reason I only went 4 stars, was that we walked in and stood in "line" for 20 minutes. Then when we got to the front of the "line" we realized there was no "line"... there was a list of names. No one approached us and they FOR SURE saw us standing there and never asked for our names. I felt like I was bothering her when I asked to put our names on the list. We then waited another 20 minutes after getting on this super secret list before we were actually seated. There should be a sign that says "put your name on the list" or a hostess should be asking for names. How else would you know unless you have been here before?
(4)
J T.

I would say it's just average. The waffles were a little soggy and chicken just average. It seems like the chicken was cooked in old grease. I had the chicken smothered in gravy. Gravy was a little to salty for my liking. We also had a side of Mac-Cheese I have had better. The wait was over 25 min, make sure you get the hostess attention, because the lady at the cash registrar will not take your name down as that's not her job. You will have to wait along the ramp as some pervious posts note. Menu seems some what ever where if it's your first time visiting highly recommend you review menu online or when you come in ask for a take out menu to review it. I will give it another try when I am in the area but will not make a special trip for it.
(2)
Cici M.

I really want to give this place a possible 4 stars but, the majority of times I've visited this place there was a problem. 1st problem (they ran out of sweet potatoes and greens); 2nd problem (my daughter's order was mixed-up); 3rd problem (extremely long wait time for our food order). If you're asking why do I keep going back? Well, when they are fully stocked and the wait time is reasonable, the food is pretty GOOD. I'm hopeful that Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles will get right & stay right; Soon...
(2)
Elise S.

Next best thing to Roscoe's in LA! Best time to come is before 5 pm for easy parking and immediate seating. Free street parking, CC accepted, wait to be seated by host(ess) or swing around to the counter to place a take out order. The food is made fresh so it will be a bit of a wait but nothing crazy. This applies to both take out and dining in but it's worth the wait. Must try the 1/4 white chicken smothered in gravy accompanied by two waffles. Wash it down with a Sunset (sweet tea & lemonade)!. Delicious. Go now. All you need to know.
(5)
Alfreda D.

I wish I knew what they put in the waffle batter because it is chewy goodness! You can't beat a solid $10 meal for chicken and waffles. Mmmmmm, comfort food! HOWEVER... the service time is no bueno. 4 for food 4 for politeness of server 2 for actual service Our server was very nice. He did his job by trying to assure us that our food was "on it's way" and that our order was "coming out soon". But the truth of the matter was that it was not but thanks for trying to make us feel better. I was with my little nephew and his strawberry lemonade (that he said was tasty and delicious) didn't come out to our table until his meal was almost over. So we sit, order food and drinks... and the drink that doesn't need to be cooked, just poured, takes longer than the fried chicken?!?! How/why is that possible? We were in a good mood, enjoying the weather in the outdoor seating area but come on... Advice: don't put too much hot sauce on your chicken because who knows when your water refill is coming so you might be short.
(3)
Whitney W.

I really love the food here. I wish it were a bigger space to cut down on the wait time just a bit, but it is well worth it! James has been my waiter the last 2 times I've gone and he is GREAT. he is attentive and polite and very familiar with the menu if you have never been there! The ONLY thing I can say that is bad is I did find a hair in my food yesterday and although they remade it for me, I wish it had just been on the house. Finding a hair in your food is one of the worst things ever, but I will still be going back!
(4)
Stephen L.

As a Bronzeville resident, I try to support local restaurants as much as possible. One of the regulars is Chicago's House of Chicken and Waffles. I have figured out the best time to go on a weekend, so I don't have to wait in the line that sometimes goes out the door (on Sunday's, usually that's around 10am). While I can avoid the line most times, avoiding the wait for your food is another issue. I'd say, about 50% of the time your food is delivered within a timely fashion, but when they are having issues, you can wait up to 45 minutes for it to arrive. That was the situation today. We were deep into conversation which helped pass the time, but when we noticed 4 other tables that arrived after us getting their food, we became concerned. Even another table commented to the manager before us, that they were served before us and they arrived 15 minutes after us. We informed the manager after we are about the issue just as an FYI, and we said he was aware of the issue (another table actually informed him). He ended comping our meal, which we said was not necessary, but he insisted. So, with all this said, the food is really good (I love the chewy waffles, greens tend to be a little salty, chicken is flavorful, and the fried catfish is good) but be advised sometimes the promptness of the delivery of the food needs a little work.
(3)
Cherry P.

No lie, the guy who seems to be the owner or manager is a sleaze so avoid him at all costs!!!! I saw him slam the door in peoples faces. It was really weird. maybe he's like full of himself, or maybe he is a criminal who's really stressed out from organizing so many lies and operations everyday. Or maybe he works in a call center, or works for sanitation... Yeah he has those " I work for sanitation" looks about him. Or maybe he's like a geek, but just dresses like an off duty club promoter. What ever mr. "pro-line wave pomade" may be, I think he feels like he's better than all the people around him including his patrons. He's nuts, and last time I saw him he was caking ( flirting) with this girl at the register so much while the tables were still full...Eww... But that's really the only bad thing I have to say about this place. Food = bomb Servers = nice Bathrooms = clean Decor = brown and romantic Everytime I eat here the food WINS. It's so nice to see a functioning, MODERN, restaurant that doesn't have bulletproof glass between me and the staff. It's not good "for a black restaurant", it's good period. I think everyone should eat here at least twice.
(5)
Janet E.

I have not actually been here to eat, but our company catered food from here for lunch. We had fried chicken (thighs, legs, and wings), collard greens, mac and cheese, yams, corn bread, beans, rice, and peach cobbler. Everything was delicious! The only dish I could not finish was the peach cobbler because there was just too much butter in it. But the parts I could eat, like of the crust of the cobbler, were delicious! The chicken was very tender. I never eat chicken thighs because I'm not a fan of white meat due to its usual dryness. However, the chicken thighs here were really tender and juicy. A wonderful surprise! I would definitely eat food from Chicken and Waffles again!
(4)
Amr A.

YES!!!!!! Best chicken and Waffles in the city. I love that they have no pork on the menu. Also check out the Oak park location if you are closer to the west side.
(5)
Selena L.

Get there early because you'll be waiting a good half hour! I ordered the dark chicken dinner with mac & cheese and greens. The chicken and greens were better than the mac & cheese.
(4)
Lauren H.

Love, love, love this place! I've been coming here for a long time and it never gets old! Yes, the line is ALWAYS long...but, trust me, you'll want to stay and wait it out! The food is worth it! That's why the lines are always long, because those people know it's worth it too. Lol! Some of my favorites are: the greens and mac' and cheese. I also LOVE their lemon grilled catfish! I'm obsessed with their buckwheat waffles too! Of course, the fried chicken is the bomb.com ; juicy and succulent. Fried catfish is good too. I can go on and on about what else is good, because my list includes drinks and desserts too (PEACH COBBLER). But, don't sit here and read reviews all day...just GO!
(5)
Gerry D.

Nothing special. The Oak Park location is better. The chicken wasn't fried hard enough. But the potatoes were pretty good. Don't plan on returning to this location again! Our server was nice. I didn't like that one of the rest rooms was out of order, so the other one became coed!
(3)
Chevy R.

The Mac & Cheese is almost Always cold. This place usually have a long wait bc the food is good but restaurant is small. I love that this southern style restaurant has pretty much all Afro American staff who are soooo polite!
(4)
Analyse M.

Big plates of food. One of the best cat fish I have ever had. Potato salad was delicious. pecan waffles were very good as well. The service was good and it felt like a homie place. Love it. Next trip to Chicago. .I want to come back.
(5)
Sonny S.

The fried chicken at this place is out of this world -- the only downside is the long lines, but it just speaks to the quality of the food. My friends and I came here late in the afternoon thinking we could avoid the lines. WRONGGG -- the line was ridiculous winding all the way out the door to the point that we almost turned the car around, but the wafting aroma of fried chicken convinced us to endure the wait. We ended up ordering the "Betty Lou" with all white meat, the catfish dinner with scrambled eggs and grits as well as the fried chicken dinner with mac 'n cheese for our sides. The chicken was juicy, crispy and packed with a ton of flavor -- finger lickin' good! The waffles were good although they could've been crispier, but that's just my personal preference. Catfish had a great cornmeal coating and was super moist on the inside. We all really enjoyed the mac 'n cheese which was rich and creamy, but the star of our meal was definitely the chicken. I could eat it that stuff by the bucketfuls. We ended our meal with the ultra decadent "Chicago's Fried Waffle" consisting of a fried waffle with whipped cream and two toppings of your choice. Of course we had to overindulge and added ice cream as well, but it was well worth it! Now, I know where the crispiness from my dinner waffle went -- the crunchy fried waffle was a great counterpoint to the luscious ice cream and whipped cream which we devoured in minutes like a pack of starving animals at the zoo, lol. From start to finish, the service was amazing. Our server checked in on us periodically despite having every table filled in the restaurant. The manager even went around and asked patrons how they were enjoying their meals. Will definitely return for my fried chicken fix. There's a parking lot in the back too which is a plus!
(4)
Andre W.

Back for the first time since I left Bronzeville over 4 years ago. Not a whole lot has changed here. Its still kept up pretty nice and it still gets packed on weekend evenings. I showed up on a Wednesday evening and the crowd was pretty mild. I ordered Tonya's Choice and it came with 3 deliciously fried wings and a huge, fluffy waffle. The syrup is pretty damn sweet; the way I like it. The taste of the syrup mixed in with the chicken was delightful. The service was great as my waitress made sure that I was aware that I could get a free refill on my raspberry iced tea. I cant wait to go back and try the grilled catfish with onions & peppers as it comes highly recommended. Prices here are very reasonable as my meal was $9...have to come here more!
(5)
Sabrina D.

I kinda feel bad giving this place 4 stars. Here's why: The chicken and waffles are delicious. I've tried other soul food items such as the fried catfish and Mac n cheese... Also delish. But the service, omg terrible. If you go on a weekend, or any day with a party of more than 1, be prepared to wait for at least an hour. While you wait you can stare down those seated ... Just hoping that every bite will be their last so that your party will inch closer to a table of you own.
(3)
A B.

Finally tried chicken ad waffles, it's definitely repeatable. There are a lot of options to choose from and I appreciate that they have turkey sausages and bacon as an alternative. I haven't ventured to the would food yet but the breakfast has been amazing definitely a spot worth checking out
(4)
K. N.

Went on a Sunday morn, got there early enough that seating wasn't an issue. Waitstaff were hit or miss, mainly miss. Our server, long ponytail, was good at talking about the menu but not attentive otherwise to check on drinks and the food, and the busser who dropped off the food did so with a clunk and no words - just kinda killed any excitement over our first time trying this place. I had fried chicken (dark meat) and a waffle and friend got an omelet with chicken. It was just nothing to write home about. Waffle is pretty thin, not as crispy as I'd expect, and it just didn't look that appetizing. The side of cornbread was terrible - overly dry, slightly burnt. When the food is not the best, little things matter even more - one get even more annoyed when drinks are not getting checked, pen for signing the check was out of ink... Interior is nice. Prices too much for the food quality. I wouldn't come here again. I'm sure there are better fried chicken and waffles to be had in Chicago!
(2)
Xavier T.

Fucking amazing I love this place I wish more black owned businesses operated this way.
(5)
Monique B.

Service was ok, nothing amazing, but also nothing bad. The chicken was delicious! The waffles were ok, but not amazing. For a breakfast spot, they open at 9am, which is late for me. There's parking easily available on the street in the area. There were no lines when we arrived around 9:30 on a Saturday morning, but it was packed and there was a line by the time we left. Overall, it's not my favorite breakfast spot, but I'll be back.
(3)
Zaneta S.

My sister and I went there for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon (01/23/2012), and I must say our food was delicious! I refuse to get breakfast there again, but as always, the lunch/soul food was on point! I had the Soul Food Combo w/ 2 Piece Dark (Chicken) and 1 Fried Catfish Fillet. Josilyn (our server) was attentive, responsive, and pleasant, even though it was very busy in there. There was a constant waiting line for tables, but the service we received from her was excellent! My food came out piping hot and fresh; my chicken was juicy, well-seasoned and a pleasure to eat. My fish was simply okay...I'm not a big fan of that type of breading, and it didn't seem to be all that "tasty" but everything else was so delicious as to make up for it. I had three sides -- macaroni n' cheese, greens, and cajun red beans and rice...and all of it was a plumb pleasing pleasure! I savored every bite and had plenty to take home with me. I'd definitely recommend someone this place to someone who has a hankering for some good, fresh soul food that's not greasy. (I took off a star for the lack of space in there, and my fish) Overall, two thumbs up!
(4)
Nakia W.

The wait was reasonable at 7-10 min given y he fact that there was a steady flow of patron on a Sunday afternoon. The service was good and prompt and the food itself was good and seasoned appropriately and cook thoroughly.
(4)
Aaron J.

I've been here several times, I keep going back because the food is pretty good. However, if you can just pick up your food and leave. The restaurant is situated in such a way that all you hear is a lot of noise. It's crowded service is ok at best and often the music is too load to enjoy good conversation. As said before the food makes up for most of my complaints, so expect good food and go for that reason only.
(3)
Maria G.

Good Southern style food! I purchased a Groupon but had been wanting to come here for awhile. Got there around 15 minutes after they opened and were seated immediately as there were only two or three other parties. I ordered the "Aunt Joyce"- eggs, dark meat chicken, white rice and a waffle. I also ordered the kiddie meal for my babe which was a waffle and two chicken legs. The waffle was really big and tasty ( with a hint of cinnamon) but I prefer my waffle a little on the toastier side. My little one devoured her chicken legs and wanted more, more, MORE!!! Overall food was good and I'd go back to try some of their lunch/dinner options.
(4)
Nikk T.

Went here when it first opened.food was great. Went back 2 more times and was not pleased. Staff was not welcoming and food didn't taste as good as before. After the last 2 experiences. I will not be back
(1)
Tammy M.

it wasn't all that. The waitress had a major attitude. we got our food before the drinks came. Took her a while to bring silverware out. food was cold by then. WILL NEVER GO BACK! ! SHOULD HAVE WENT TO IHOP I STEAD
(1)
Valery W.

Food was horrible. I ate here once before and and the food was horrible so I gave it a second chance. My second time around the food was still horrible, waffles was like rubber. A knife couldn't cut through the waffles. Chicken and waffles was warm not hot. Waitress gave us the wrong drink. And took too long to bring our condiments we ask for. Catfish fillets texture should have been white and flaky, but was opulent and moist.. My boyfriend and I was so disappointed. We will never come here again, even if it's free.
(1)
Stacey S.

This service is awful, I won't ever go back there again. The waitress said we were getting on her last nerves in front of everyone. And we didn't complain not once about anything.
(1)
Danielle B.

We are huge fans of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Hollywood, California. Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles is the closest we have ever come to meeting the perfection found in California! This place is off the chain! Amazing food, fun environment, great service - it's got it all! It's a must for any visit to the Windy City!
(5)
Suavecito m.

After watching a White Sox we were a little bit hungry still and decided to get some Chicken and Waffles. The wife and I are huge fans of Roscoe's in Socal so we decided to give Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles a try.. The fact that it was in close proximity to the ballpark made it all but signed sealed and delivered once we pulled it up on google maps. The vibe and music was excellent. The food was on par with Roscoe's however this place gets a huge nod for dÃ©cor and vibe/music. Roscoe's may be a little bit better taste wise and I believe they also give bigger portion (although they give generous portions here as well).
(4)
Shannon E.

My girlfriends, my son and I chose this place for dinner. The food was HORRIBLE! The fries were soggy, the wings were soggy with a bad aftertaste. My liver was hard, black and soggy. We obviously sent the food back. Our very friendly waiter explained that the grease needed to be changed and that the cook was doing that now. An HOUR later we still had no food and when we spoke to the manager he offered no apologies. He said only that my sons fries would be coming up soon. The food they brought out was only slightly better than the ones cooked in rancid grease. Two of us woke up to upset stomachs. I threw the remains of my food in the garbage. A true waste of time and money with the stain of bad management.
(1)
A P.

The food and service were great! (Michael was phenomenal!) My friend and I both got chicken and waffles, and the chicken was nice and crispy and not too greasy. The waffles were sweet and seemed to have an added touch of vanilla and cinnamon. Highly recommended!
(5)
Rene S.

I only come to Chicago about twice a year but I would go out of my way to come here again. I had a waffle with a thigh and a side of giblets. I thought the side was going to be on a bread plate. It was a platter. The fried chicken was perfectly battered and fried, the waffles weren't too thick. I was only sad I wasn't starving when I walked in so could eat more. The parking was easy, the wait was only about 15 minutes during a Saturday lunch rush. The service was ok but the staff was very friendly. It was a little awkward to sit under a line of people staring at you waiting to get seated but not a big deal to me. Overall, I loved this place and I would return... starving.
(4)
Leslie W.

4 stars because I love the food. But some things about this place bother me greatly. - I don't like people staring at me while I eat. The ramp in/waiting area is too close to the dining patrons. It feels invasive, especially if you end up seated by said ramp. I feel like people are glaring at me to hurry up and finish eating so they came sit down. I just wish there were some type of translucent, at least, curtain of some sort to separate the space. - the silverware. It's very cheap and it bends when trying to use it. -last time I was there a photographer was floating around advertising and taking pics of people for a fee. I don't knock your hustle, but just not while I'm eating please... Other than these things, I think the food is good. Staff is nice and it'd be nice if they exanded into a slightly bigger space. I'll still be back though, because I'm a serious foodie!
(4)
Dave L.

Hmm...I'm not sure what else can be written after 180 reviews and fours stars. I'm more like a 4.5 on this place but the system does not allow such a distinction. My takeaway was if you don't want to wait like crazy (everyone wanted to be inside), eat outside - worked well for us on order. Our waitress was real nice and while there were some areas to button up (time to get the check, missing toppings on waffles = giving her more help out there) -- I'm going with four stars because the food was excellent. The chicken was crisp and light, the waffles soft, the syrup & butter rich in flavor. I'll put up another pic in the gallery. So, I tend to weight the food a lot. I am certainly trying to support small business when possible and would return here when I am in the greater Bronzeville/Hyde Park area.
(4)
Holmes R.

I really have a split rating; if my rating was based on food alone, I would give them 5 stars but because we drove from Milwaukee for the dining experience as well, I'm rating a 3 based on service. We went here on Friday night and Tiffany was our server. It took longer to place our order then it did to get our meals. She had no sense of urgency, did not check up with us and forgot to put in the dinners we ordered to go and when she realized her mistake, asked us if we'd rather just cancel the orders. With that being said, the food was amazing. I ordered chicken and waffles and my companion ordered a chicken waffle combo with cheesy grits and scrambled eggs. The chicken had a light, crispy and well flavored breading and was moist and juicy on the inside. The waffles were sweet and made to perfection. We ordered two soul food dinners to go and ate those the next day. The greens and the macaroni and cheese quickly made it on my top 5 list. I'm not a big fan of catfish but theirs was delicious and the breading wasn't as heavy as others I've had. Overall, great job on the food; re-train Tiffany. ( on a side note, there was a young man that greeted us as soon as we came in and was extremely friendly and genuinely interested in making our experience pleasant.)
(3)
Christy A.

Nice and filling.....enough chicken and fish to be shared for sure. Reminds me of Roscoe's out west.
(4)
Sherri C.

I really like this restaurant, the food is great. Although I do believe the portions have gotten smaller since I visited last sometime last year. The main downfall is the service. Every time the services gets a little worse than the last. This time my waitress came introduced herself, we placed drink orders for unlimited tea, she gave us straws and left. She finally came back about 20 minutes later with drinks. I suggest you don't order unlimited drinks because you will never see the waitress again to refill your glass. By the time you food arrives and your glass is empty you will be out of luck. Again, I really like this restaurant but soon it will not be worth the bad service.
(2)
Maritza D.

I can't get enough of the Chicken Dinner Dark Meal. The 3 sides I get are the mac and cheese, collard greens, and cajun red beans and rice. I also get the sweet tea to wash it down with. This place is awesome. Just expect to wait during dinner time.
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Ed G.

The wait to get seated was an hour. We finally got seated and they ran out of ice for the drinks. The food took 50 minutes to get here. They got all of our orders wrong, because there was no more breasts left. They made they're own decision to give us all wings. Then we finally a got thighs and legs. And it was a very small portion for with three small sides for $17 each. Horrible seasoned. I will never come back here ever again.
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Joni R.

Mom always said if I don't have anyhthing nice to say then zip it. But I don't always follow the rules so here goes. 1) chewy waffle 2) pancake syrup..come on now..y'all know better! 3) lukewarm fried chicken 4) bland fried chicken 5) inattentive service But.. We were seated fast and the outdoor patio is nice...but full of bees. That is all.
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R'Mel C.

I'm a fan of this neighborhood in general. Love that there is revitilization going on, but sad because that will initiallly change it's original fabric. That being said, I like this place a lot! The food is good although a little pricey for soul food. I'm here alone(came after church). My wait was about 15-20 minutes. While the decore is nice, it does need some updates. Two times I was seated at a very wobbley table with equally wobbley chairs. Today, since I'm by myself, I'm seated directly in front of the enterance ramp and the cashier's booth. I feel a little rushed because everyone who enters is looking in my face while I eat. Wondering the same thing I was wondering while I was waiting," why are they just sitting there? Why don't they hurry up?" I actually like the location. Very very historic. The service today, however left alot to be desired. I just chalked it up to being a busy Sunday afternoon.
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Fay H.

The food is good. I love the exclusive coffee here. I cut one star for their service. I ordered mix Betty Lou, but they brought me all white. And even no one brought me a menu when I went in.
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Kai S.

The first time I came here I had breakfast food (chicken and waffles). And I wasn't to fond of it. But their soul food is delicious. The fried catfish is what a normally order. The place rather small. But it's nice and clean. The waiters and managers are nice and professional. Don't go on a Sunday afternoon. Church rush. Lol. You will be there a while waiting.
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Nellie G.

I love this place! Its affordable, and finger licking good. the only drawback is that It's super busy on Sundays, but otherwise there is never too much of a wait. The service is also good, and free parking right outside the restaurant. I can't wait to go back!
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Lamaine M.

Hands down my favorite go to restaurant for soul food. Whenever you eat here make sure you order their Mac n Cheese.
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Jerome K.

I've been to several restaurants in the city that are bold enough to place chicken and waffles on their menus, only to be predictably disappointed every single time. Fortunately, this is NOT the case with Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. True, the wait times can be quite long and the waiting area is a tad cramped and sadistic--you're forced to watch other people eat while your stomach does the Harlem Shake--but it's well worth it. The fact that this place stays crowded, even on a Monday at 2:30 p.m. (SERIOUSLY?), is a testament to its consistently amazing food. The portions are large, the other stuff on the menu besides the chicken and waffles is fantastic (try the grilled fish and any of the sides), and there's Louisiana Hot Sauce on the tables. If you prefer Tabasco sauce or Frank's Red Hot, you're in the wrong place, fool! I can't think of a single reason not to visit this place, unless, of course, you are allergic to deliciousness. They have a takeout menu, it's located in a nice area, and there's even a Divvy bike station next to the restaurant! Go ahead, give it a shot, and tell em Jerome sent you. They'll look at you quizzically because no one there knows who I am, but you'll still have a good time. Try Tanya's Choice (3 wings, a waffle, and a side) if you're a first-timer and you'll be hooked.
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Sonya M.

A high calorie, high fat, cholesterol raising treat. Probably best to plan on taking a walk before or afterwards but I'm willing to bet most patrons are doing that! Just take a look around once you're there and you'll see what I mean. The wait is often horrendous but for the most part it's worth being patient. The food is decent and that's the only reason to excuse the spotty service and mediocre atmosphere. I usually order the 2 piece chicken dinner with the 3 sides. I love the potato salad, red beans & rice and collard greens. I've tried the mac and cheese but I didn't care for it. The corn bread is also delicious. Our server this visit was a nice looking Hispanic gentleman who was pleasant, prompt and attentive. Sadly, he's not representative typical service that's given there. Still, Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is a solid choice.
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Andrew K.

I've been here twice, and I can't wait to go back again, which says something because it's literally a 30 minute trip from where I live (if I drive. It's like an hour and a half by public transit). Everything is so good. EVERYTHING
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Dake K.

Went down here around 9pm on a Friday night with a large group of friends. There aren't too many sit-down places in the neighborhood, so we were curious to see what it was like... plus, you can't go wrong with chicken and waffles, right? Gloriously, we were right. The place itself is really nice, pleasant, lots of families, dim but tasteful lighting, spotless. Service was prompt and gracious. Food came in mammoth sized portions, and there was so much, and it was straight-up delicious, in the simplest way possible. Huge waffles. Chunks of chicken drowning in gravy. You really can't go wrong.
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Kelly R.

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant this Sunday for brunch. I'd been wanting to try it for a while - I mean, chicken AND waffles, who wouldn't?!? - and there was a Living Social deal that morning so we went for it. The decor in the restaurant is gorgeous. It felt very cozy and elegant at the same time. When it came to the service and the food, however, I hate to say that we were really disappointed. The service was sub par at best. As we were waiting for a table, there was an empty one ready to go that just stayed empty for a good 15 minutes because the hostess was in the back somewhere and no one else seemed eager to help seat anyone. After we were seated (at that empty table) for a few minutes, we were asked to move to a booth they had cleared in order to make space for a large party coming in. It was all incredibly unorganized and a little jarring. While everyone was friendly when we actually encountered them, we were forgotten about once we finally had a seat. Our coffees were never refilled, our waters stayed empty, and it took quite a while to get our check. The food: I ordered the basic chicken and waffles (dark meat) and my boyfriend ordered the chicken dinner. While the chicken was crispy, it didn't pack much flavor and left us wanting. The waffle was REALLY soft and I realize this is just preference but I would have liked more of a crisp on it. My boyfriend found the sides with his meal (yams, greens, and gravy w/ rice) to be pretty disappointing as well. Not having eaten much of them, I'll leave those for him to review. Overall, the experience was sub-par. If you're looking for a decent breakfast/lunch and not in a hurry and you're not looking for an indulgent foodie meal, check this place out. Otherwise, your time and money are best spent elsewhere.
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Robert Z.

I really wish I was telling you guys how great my meal was, but after an hour past and my food was still not at my table we got up and left. We were the first to be seated arriving at 9:00am sharp, others quickly came in after us and before you know it almost all seats were filled all the while others behind us ate and left we were told out food was almost ready..at 10:00 am that was that out the door we went. The hostess was unprofessional no eye contact whatsoever when told we were cancelling our order, no apology, just a sarcastic "OK, thank you" As much as I was really looking forward to some good southern soul/ comfort food, unfortunately, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth and an empty stomach.
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Vuong V.

First time here as well as having chicken and waffles. To me, the combo doesn't seem like it would pair well and in my opinion it doesn't. It tasted fine, just not great. Their fried chicken is good. Crispy outside, not too much breading, and the chicken was moist. We also ordered the Mac and cheese, and the cornbread. The mnc was a little on the greasy side but hey it had good flavor. They gave a good serving size of cornbread but it was pretty dry. Service was good, waitress came and filled our waters often.
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Glenn H.

I have been here on several occasions (thanks Groupon!) and the food here is really good. I mostly order the chicken dinner that comes with 3 sides (I ALWAYS have to include their red beans and rice) with a slice of cornbread and it's like a first time every time. The only gripe I have is that it's gets crowded pretty quickly but it wouldn't be good if it were empty right?
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Esther L.

My friend took us here after church, around 3pm on a Sunday. The line was out the door. We ordered out, but still waited as long as the people who were waiting for a table just ahead of us. Amazing side dishes. Fair warning to the vegetarians: the rice and beans has meat (I think pork) in it. Vegetarians can order a combination of just sides. The chicken and waffles weren't as crispy as I would have liked, but that may be because we ate our food at the beach instead of at the restaurant. I'm definitely adding this restaurant to the list of places I go to when I visit Chicago. They have locations in Evanston and Oak Park, so I'll have to check them out, but perhaps not Sunday after church.
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Ari A.

Everything we had was great. The service is excellent. The wait can take long but nothing unreasonable for a Saturday early afternoon, and totally worth the wait. The only thing that I was a bit disappointed with was the corn bread . We literally took just one bite. Other than that an overall great dining experience ! I will definitely be coming back. The red beans and rice a must try ! Can't wait to go back!
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Meredith K.

I wish they were closer to where I live. Although maybe that's a blessing to my arteries. The service is super friendly and quick - the only slow down is because its super packed so get there early, and they do a good amount of take away food. I saw lots and lots of white cartons leave while I was there. My boyfriend got the meal where you pick 3 sides and it comes w/ cornbread. YES! He got some dark meat pieces and it was gone in 60 seconds. I didn't try the collard greens but I got 1/2 of his corn bread which was great except for the burnt part. They don't serve it w/ butter but it doesn't need it. Also I ate a lot of the mac and cheese. That was fantastic!! And he had red beans and rice but it had lots of meaty bits in it. I tried the waffle w/ a fried chicken breast w/ a side of cheddar grits. The waffle was just right. Not huge and nice and crispy. The chicken has a nice coating, maybe a little over fried but the meat inside is moist and delicious. My grits took a long time b/c they had to make a new batch. They were ok. I got it to-go. This place is alright!! Everything was delicious. I'd be 2 sizes bigger if it were any closer to home.
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Andrew T.

Went here one lazy Saturday afternoon, and we were quite satisfied with our trip. The service here is very helpful with recommendations, and I ordered the Rosemary, which is diced fried chicken in an omelette, which comes with a side of fries, waffle or home fries. I did sample my friends' waffles though, and they are simply amazing. Seriously, I need to hit up this place again soon. I do not know how to explain this in any other way, but the aura of this place evokes a very rich, strong and established heritage. I have never encountered anything like this before in a restaurant. Kudos. Love this place, go here, eat, NOW!
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J. Terrell A.

I went with a group of friends for a Memorial Day breakfast. We arrived early to beat the long lines. We were seated promptly and brought our drink orders. I ordered Kisha's Creation which included two pieces of friend catfish, one waffle, grits, and eggs. Everything was delicious and I even enjoyed the catfish and I'm not a big catfish fan. The only grip was the server. He wasn't very attentive to our table of five and an 18% gratuity is automatically included for parties of five or more. We had to flag him down several times to ask for refills for our water glasses. All in all it's a find place to dine. Just get there early or else or you'll be waiting for a table.
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Carmen B.

I wasn't hip to this one... we saw a review on Check Please and headed over yesterday. Whew! I am not a lover of chicken and waffles but my mother is. and she gave the combo a raving endorsement. But this place is totally solid. I ordered the soul food combo, which includes fried chicken, fried catfish - and three sides - greens, yams and rice and gravy -- and i added a waffle. For me, the champion was the catfish, greens and rice with gravy. I just mentioned to a friend last week that I don't care for catfish, but I've retracted that statement since this meal. the fish was light and moist with a crispy cornmeal batter. Perfect. And the addition of the vinegar to the catfish made this meal perfect for me. I would have LOVED a pilsner or a pale ale with this meal but they do not serve alcohol (so that means a quick visit for me). I didn't love the yams or the chicken and waffles- but I dont think that's the fault of the line staff... for me, the yams were too sweet, i don't like eating chicken off the bone and I also like a crispy waffle - these are a bit doughier. will return.
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Betty H.

Was very pleased with everything we ordered: smothered chix, waffles, sweet potatoes & mac n cheese
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Mike S.

Holy portions. I had 2 waffles and half a chicken for breakfast and left very satisfied not needing to eat again until dinner. I would recommend sticking with one waffle so you can enjoy some sides. The mac n cheese and cheesy grits were both tasty but my stomach had limited room for these. The waffles were surprisingly good. They look like a Lego waffle on steroids but tasted much better, my main worry was about them getting soggy from being loaded with butter but they held together nicely. Diet freaks should ask for the butter on the side. Chicken had a very nice crisp to it and was not overly greasy. The restaurant is quite small....may be 8 booths and a dozen tables so I imagine there is normally a wait. We stopped in on a Saturday around 12:30 and had a 25 minute wait. The waiting area is along the wall so I would recommend asking for a booth or a table away from the waiting area? I would feel like a zoo animal at one of the few tables near the entrance with everyone staring at you as you eat. The servers and hostess were all very nice. Food came out quickly so no complains. This was my first experience with chicken and waffles and I a looking forward to eating here again and very soon.
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J T.

Pretty much rediculous. I'm a southerner stuck in Chicago working and frankly I am now in love. Chicken perfection. Waffle was done exactly the way it should and the atmosphere was friendly and the servers were total professionals. What a joy. I love this place. Such an oasis of awesomeness!! Thank you
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Chen-Chen J.

I can never resist friend chicken, but chicken and waffles? Mmmm the perfect combination. I had the dark chicken covered with gravy and onions along with the waffles. I must say, the chicken was juicy, fall off the bone delicious, but what really made the dish was the waffle. It was fluffy, surprisingly light, and melt in your mouth. The portion was huge, and I was only able to finish one of my waffles. If I returned, I would actually just order the chicken with no gravy or onions on it. I felt that it detracted from the crispiness that goes so well with the waffle. And even though I didn't have the pleasure of ordering any sides, their greens looked amazing!
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CC R.

i wish there were no stars for this dump! cold food! stay away! stay away!!! this place is a waste of money! you don't even smell food coming from the kitchen, you hear nothing frying, horrible!!! you've been warned!! if you had to choose between going there and cooking a fresh meal at home, cook at home!!!!
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Optima P.

We were so excited to visit and have the real experience at "Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles". We are not happy to report to you that we've experienced better service and fresher food elsewhere. We had a group of 4 (2friends from Michigan- very embarrassed by our experience). We arrived at 11:40am and we were seated a little bit before 12:30. Our waiter didn't approach our table until 10mins after we were seated and when he did, he only brought us waters. He then came back after another 5-8mins and took our order around 12:55. At 1:25pm we asked our waiter how much longer before our meals came out. He replied "I don't know, soon? I put the order in as soon as you gave it to me. It should be coming." He never went to the kitchen to check to see how long it was going to take. A couple sitting behind us that was seated 15mins after us already received their meals. Finally around 1:30, 1:35ish our meals were served. OUR MEALS: Waffels were cold and soggy :-( the chicken and grits were cold. We waited so long to be seated and for our food we didn't want to wait any longer to have the staff prepare fresh meals for us so we ate it. Because this experience, in our opinion we would rather drive the 45mins to Cracker Barrel and get fresh crispy waffles there then wait 50mins to be seated and another 35-40mins to eat cold food. The owner or Manager that was there was doing take outs and never once came out to check on any customers. How rude?! I've never been in an establishment where the manager or owner doesn't talk to their customers. As a matter of fact we were at Red Robin yesterday and the Manager came over to see how our meals were. How come a mom and pop "smaller establishment" doesn't have the same customer care? NOT WORTH THE WAIT..I WISH WE HAD A DIFFERENT REVIEW FOR YOU :-(
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Shani W.

Never mind how nice the restaurant looks or how good the food was the service was horrible! We were sitting in the booth for 15 mins before we had to flag down the host and ask for water and napkins. When I asked him for a small glass of milk for my hungry 2 year old, his response was, "Oh I'm not your server but I'll go find her". Correct response: " Sure ma'am I'll let your server know right away." 10 mins later we get water but no milk. After dropping the water off I asked the young lady for a small glass of milk and her response, "Oh I'm not your server, and I don't think we sell milk, let me get your server. Eventually we get the server, she did not seem concerned that we had been waiting for her for 30 mins! She walks up to our table and says, "ya'll ready?" We request the milk again and she say that she would check on it. 15 mins later she has walked past our table 3 times with no refill on water and no mention of the milk. We stop her and she REMEMBERS to go ask for the milk only to come back and tell us "We just ran out of milk, and it is not common for us to sell milk we just use it for the waffles. Never mind the fact that the milk is listed on the menu (small & large, I promise you we didn't make that up! ) She never apologized or showed great customer service for the back and forth confusion over milk. She was very short with us and she seemed to have had an attitude. As soon as we were done our table had been cleaned so we didn't want to leave the tip there. Another server offered to go and get her but she told the server to tell us," She was busy and that she would come back out in a minute. At that point we were over her attitude and we just left, NO TIP. The food was good but the service really sucks.
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Jose R.

If your hungry like crazy. Do not come here! My wife and I waited 15 minutes for our drinks? A purse was stolen from our waitress so there was mass confusion as to which waiter/waitress was responsible for serving us? We sat for forty five minutes and no food! We asked the manager what was the long wait for because everyone that came in AFTER have already received Their food and left!! We were still without food? The manager was NOT sympathetic so we walked out! It was my first time there and my damn last. Great service here is non existent. Pathetic place for a restaurant. Highly UNrecommended!!! McDonalds has better service and they always mess up orders and the service sucks. That says a lot about this restaurant. Drove back home 34 miles with an empty stomach. Too bad we can not give it zero stars!
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Classy H.

Someone recommended this place to me and my sisters for dinner. I'm not a waffle fan so I was a little skeptical. Small place but we were seated in less time than we were told. I ordered the soul food combo, chicken and fried fish with potato salad, collard greens and Mac and cheese. My sister and I shared a waffle. The fried fish and sides were GREAT; the chicken, dark pieces, tasted old not fresh, and the waffle sucked! It was cooked too long and tough. I would definitely go back and chicken and waffles would not be ordered. 4 stars because the service was good and the other items we ordered were really tasty.
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Martina S.

The food is delicious. I typically get the pecan waffle and chicken wings...yum! Great prices, friendly people. It is ALWAYS crowded and I typically feel rushed. Patio seating in the summer is great.
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Ray R.

Terrible slow service. The food Is okay nothing special and they are overpriced. The restroom are dirty. Huge disappointment
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Zim M.

It ain't Glady's knights or Rosco's but it's good for Chicago...
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Solomon H.

Bad service. I like this place about 1 year ago. Since then, it has gone down. The service is terrible. Don't come in the winter time because if you sit by the door you will feel a cold breeze. Our water stayed emptied for the duration of our meal except when it was time to leave. Maybe it's under staffed but like I said, this place was great a year ago. Now if I want chicken and waffles I'll go to the other locations. I'm sure they will provide better service.
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Bre M.

I ate here and it's nothing to jump up and down about honestly. The REAL Chicken & Waffles is in California. As far as I am concerned this place is the typical soul food/comfort food establishment; nothing to rave about.
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Colette W.

I've been to Chicago many times but never quite got the chance to visit a Chicago restaurant (and no Harold's does not count) andI happened to be staying at a friend's house on MLK & 41st so as soon as I got there he called in an order of Chicken & Waffles and we went to pick it up. The staff was really friendly and personable. Went back home and DEMOLISHED that food. It was chicken and waffles their way, and not to be compared to Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles. Gotta respect the differences. The very next day my aunt and cousins wanted to go grab something to eat so I brought them back. My cover was blown when the waitress recognized me but I had ZERO shame. The wait was decent like 10 minutes, and I ordered the fried chicken, mac and cheese, yams, and greens. Everything was bomb, including our waiter. Im really picky when it comes to Soul food, but this was great. Good times.
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Dennis B.

I'm not into waffles or pancakes but all my friends rave about this place so I always end up going with them. This place is always packed so expect a small wait. Its a very small dining room that they could easily expand, why they don't, I don't know. Food is always good. Great service
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Jessica P.

Went there with a group of 9 people in October (2012) and it was delicious. I really didn't know what to expect but i have to say that it was probably some of the best chicken I've ever tasted. I will be back soon.
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Angela M.

I've dined in several times and have had carry out on several occasions. The food is generally very consistent with my taste & preparation desires. I'd always thought the establishment to be a very nice neighborhood restaurant that I'd highly recommend to friends & other visitors that frequent Chicago.... that is until my most recent visit. Every year, a few family members drive in from Iowa the weekend of the Chicago Auto Show. We enjoy dining out at various places & taking in other Chicago events. Chicago Chicken & Waffle House house has made the cut for our Sunday breakfast two years running! This is why I am so disappointed with yesterday's breakfast dining experience. We arrived with a party of twelve. Our wait was minimal and we were seated relatively promptly. The downward spiral began with our waitress. She came off very unapproachable. She was not unpleasant, but she not welcoming or at all friendly or inviting. It was as if our large party was a nuisance for her to service. I was not the only one in my party to take notice of this. Several of my family members made reference to this fact afterwards. (I noticed other staff smiling & seeming to friendly interact with their customers.... Our waitress barely cracked a smile.. That is until we left her an additional $10 tip on top of her already 18% automatic-gratuity factored into our $200 check.) However, I digress. Because as much as I think our server could have attempted to appreciate our patronage, I have yet to mention the reason I may never visit again. My sister in law had ordered wings (of course..lol) but when they came to the table, they were not as "hard" crunchy as she likes them. She was surprised; because she says usually they cook them just like she ask them "cooked hard, with salt & pepper"... Anyway, she'd broken a wing off, eaten a piece to see if she could just deal with it so she would not have to send them back to the kitchen. She decided they were to soft & she wanted wings fried more crunchy. The waitress obliged taking the plated of uneaten wings including the wing that had been picked off & eaten. A few minutes later, the waitress comes to the table with a plate of golden brown wings hot off the kitchen... Same wings she left with. That was not the problem. Why waste perfectly good food. The problem: Along with the untouched portion of wings the cook dumped the half eaten portion & chicken bone.. Yes, chicken bone back into the cooking oil that I'm assuming is being used to fry up the wings for everyone eating in the restaurant!! That is so unsanitary!! We immediately let the manager know. How many other times can that scenario have happened with other patrons? The manager offered "fresh" wings, but at this point can you trust any wing is "fresh"? We didn't want to make a scene, but I definitely knew I'd be Yelping about this experience. I can say with certainty, due to this experience I won't be visiting or recommending Chicago Chicken & Waffle House in the future.
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Andrew K.

As a white New York boy, it's good to finally be able to get back to my black southern roots with some of mama's chicken and waffles. My childhood best friends mom used to make this for us... I've been waiting a long time to find chicken and waffles in Chicago and they do not disappoint!
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william t.

I always wanted to hit the original Roscoe's, but I've never been to LA. Those who have ALWAYS big-up their food. Well along comes Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles . . . The food is very good! The chicken happens to be some of, if not the best seasoned chicken around! The chicken and waffle combo is slamming! The food here is very heavy! So if you're trying to watch calories- don't even bother. HOWEVER!!! They do offer a very good grilled fish meal (you have to ask. It's not even printed on the menu). My only knock is the service. They always seem to never have enough manpower! They have to step up their service game!!!
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sher f.

treated a friend to dinner here on a Friday evening. I had what was alleged to be catfish, greens, macaroni and cheese, and yams. My friend had chicken and fish, potato salad, yams, macaroni and cheese. The fish was inedible. overly salty and I am not salt sensitive as a general rule. Overheard many complaints in the restaurant that evening about the fish as I walked to the exit. I should have sent the dish back but I did not....I did bring it to the attention of management and servers but it was not addressed but I did observe others returning the catfish to their servers. The fish tasted as if marinated in pounds of salt...in fact, I even wondered if it were catfish because it looked like and tasted like perch. The macaroni and cheese was a decent side and my friend enjoyed her potato salad. The greens and yams were unsatisfactory and disappointing, floating in grease; in fact, there were almost no greens in that only a big hunk of fatty meat which I was not certain whether it was pork or turkey fat. I must admit I was very surprised at how small the portions were. the sides were served in small individuals dishes and were approximately a tablespoonful and half each. If the food had been better I probably would not have been dismayed because the food here is not cheap. Finally to add insult to injury we were served cold dry corn bread...what self-respecting southern or soul food restaurant does that? I had heard good things about this restaurant and I wish what I heard had been true since I wasted an evening of my vacation here. Service was OK but I think that the server's response to questions about the saltiness of the food should have been more than just saying that it depends upon who cooks it.
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Tiffany S.

Talk about AWESOMELY delicious food!! The spot is small but they get ya in and out as quickly as they can. The servers were kind and though I'm not from the area, anytime I visit Chicago, I will make sure to visit this restaurant!!
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Stephanie R.

If you want some amazing chicken and atmosphere is also wonderful this is the place to be. That waffles are good but the soul food is so much better. Greens, Mac and Chess and Sweet potatoes is excellent and I highly recommend the catfish. All around this establishment is a ten in my book!!!!
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Terri L S.

My fiance & I visited this establishment today. While seated relatively quickly, it took over 20 minutes for our order to be taken and nearly an hour to be served. The excuse was that they were waiting for the salmon to cook. We know it does not take an hour to cook salmon... please! When we tried to use the groupon we purchased, we were told that it could not be redeemed at their location. I asked to speak to a manager & was told they'd be with me shortly. After waiting another 15 minutes, the waiter returned saying the manager left the building (yea...right) & that I'd have to speak to the cashier! Needless to say she was in no position to make a managerial decision for which they already knew that. After being in that half empty restaurant for nearly 2 hours, was enough to make me forget how decent the food was because service was poor. Needless to say, I will never drive an hour to go there for a meal ever again in this lifetime!
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Suz S.

Really good soul food. I recommend fried chicken dinner so that you can get three fabulous sides: mac-and-cheese, red rice and beans, collard greens. The only downside is no alcohol.
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Izabella d.

wowww.. saturday afteroon, starving and craving a great food. thankfully i was on the south side, with some eager friends. let me tell you, this was the best decision of the entire week. (maybe even month) i ordered the fried chicken dinner, with mac and cheese, yams and greens.. my friend the chicken and waffles combo. both were amazing. i was once the girl who didnt understand what was so appealing about this combo -- but the sweet maple syrup, the soft waffles covered in butter, the salty juicy chicken its to die for. i do wish the the crispy skin had more of peppery kick (ala CJ's eatery), but the juicy inside tender meat was great. the collard greens were very tasty, and not bitter. i will recommend the dark meat over the larger pieces of white meat for the dinner. the service was great - our waiter was friendly, helpful and went over and beyond with my take out order. just remember people love this place, its busy busy on the weekends, come before youre starving.
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Chuck N.

I knew the food was going to be great when I walked in and was the only white person. Didn't disappoint! Waffles were awesome and chicken was even better...
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Latonya D.

Went tonight with my babe and the food and service was horrible. When we walked in was told it would be only 5-10 minute wait. Waited for 30 minutes. The hostess started to seat guest who just walked in and did not take their names just seated them. She finally apologized when I brought it to her attention. The waitress seemed as if she was upset about one thing and frowned while taking our order. Once food came to table my boyfriends order was wrong. It was quickly corrected buuuut.....the food was not tasty. We both ordered catfish and chicken combo. The fish was good but chicken was not seasoned at all. The greens taste like they were straight from a can. The yams and macncheese were ok. I haven't been there since 2009 and I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. Sorry!
(1)
kirstjen l.

so-so The menu consists about about 8 different things, combined in different ways. Basically, fried chicken parts, waffles, grits, biscuits. Everything was pretty average. The biscuits tasted like they were from a mix. The fried chicken was very good. Gravy was WAY TOO SALTY. Waitress was nice, but didn't seem to know how to wait on customers. My partner got his meal, a few minutes later, I got a small dish of gravy, minutes after that, a biscuit, after that, the remainder of my meal & finally, as we were finishing our food, our drinks arrived... Servers were friendly & the restaurant was clean. The food was not good enough to get me to return.
(2)
Philippe F.

Siskel and Emmer E give this place 4 stars. The smothered chicken was aiiiiight, but the chicken sans gravy and waffles were (insert loss of words here). Mac n Cheese....Collards......etc were icing on the cake. Definitely worth a trip......
(4)
Yohance T.

The food here is ok it is good and the staff here is nice as well. But it was kind of a little expensive to me.
(3)
E S.

I dined here w/ a business associate and, quite frankly, it wasn't my first choice. I mean, chicken? I can get chicken a lot cheaper - and tastier for that matter. Anyway, the service was good, and the food was good, too. The ambiance is nice. I had 1 chicken breast with fries and a drink for $12.00. I could have gotten a lot more, for a lot less, at Popeyes, Churches, KFC, Harolds, need I go on...? I will likely go back to support a Black business, but I've got more than a few more places to check out first.
(2)
Rosa N.

I really like this place for their fried chicken and waffles. It's a play on the one in Cali, but it is still really good. If you are looking for a good place to go after church, I highly recommend this place.
(5)
Kimberly K.

Wonderful! I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the fried chicken/waffle combo. But, its one of the best things ever! The crunchy savory chicken paired with the chewy, sweet waffles and syrup is perfect. Each were also great on their own as well. We also had the red beans and rice with corn bread. YUM. I couldn't help but wash it all down with a sweet tea for the down home feel. The place is very updated and nice inside, which was unexpected. The host and waiter were very friendly and the prices are great. DEFINITELY take the time to hit this place up. Even if it is out of your way.
(5)
Monique B.

I've been a few times and stick with the basic tonyas choice; three wings and a waffle. I always get the sunset because I can't decide on the other drink combinations. The service was quick for a Saturday morning and they seem to be doing fairly well with costumers willing to stand and watch others eat. I hope they expand.
(4)
Gerrick M.

The food is pretty good if you don't have a Grandmother. My favorite thing on the menu is the Kev Mo's Law. The outside seating is pretty nice, but the inside is a very cramped. I haven't been to the Oak Park location, but I hope there is more floor space there. The servers clearly weren't put through any form of customer service training course, but they aren't completely rude. My number one complaint would have to be the take-out part of the restaurant. I've only ordered take-out 3 times from this place and all 3 times my order was incorrect. There is an outdoor entrance labelled Take Out, but that isn't where the orders are picked up. You have to go inside, push through the crowded line, walk up to the register to receive your order, and if its not ready you'll have to just stand there until the cook returns from a smoke break. There isn't an area to sit your food down to check and see if your order is correct so you end up crossing your fingers as you walk out to your car thats parked 2 blocks away from the place.
(2)
Bryce N.

My girlfriend and I stopped by on Sunday 3/4/12 8pm we were seated promptly by the hostess which was the only plus. As soon as we got to the table our waitress slams our water on the table, and not once did she introduce herself. She came back and took our orders brought back the drink my girl ordered and had us sitting there for almost an hr waiting on our food. While we were waiting our waitress spent the whole time flirting with random dudes that walked in while we sat and watched other ppl getting their food that came in after us. We asked her how much longer the wait would be and she said she checked it and it would be ready soon. How the hell did she check it if she was behind us the entire time flirting. Don't know her name but she was a skinny dark skinned woman who had terrible looking wig/weave on her head. I have never walked out of a restaurant b4 due to bad service. I would rate the food but since we never received it I can't.
(1)
J R.

I have been dying to try chicken and waffles forever and my cousins and I finally decided it was time to suck it up and see what all the fuss is about since my cousin heard great reviews, we chose this as our spot. We got in just before 11as we heard Sundays are nuts after that time, and only waited about 20 minutes. All 4 of us ordered the chicken and waffles, along with sides to get the whole experience. Starting with the fried chicken, it is the best chicken I have ever had. Not greasy at all, incredibly juicy and crunchy. The waffle could have been a little more crisp, but that is just my taste. It had a slight vanilla/cinnamon flavor that was so good, and the combo of the waffle, with the chicken, and syrup was something I never imagined! The mac and cheese was out of this world as well as the smothered potatoes with gravy. The cornbread was a tad on the dry side, but still really good. I can't comment on the grits because I am not a fan in general. The drink options are really good, I had the iced tea with lemonade. Unreal. The whole experience was great, I haven't been able to stop talking about it!! I will definitely be back, it's one of my new favorites!
(5)
Angie P.

how do i go about startin' this review? Let's start with... I'm not a Chicagoan, I like Ketchup on my Hot Dogs, Waffles for Breakfast and Gravy on my Potatoes. Boy, was my world flipped when I went to Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Now keep in mind, I only had 2 days in Chicago and on the 2nd day... my frenemy suggested that we try Chicken and Waffles. Here I am 2200 miles away and I decide to go have friggin' chicken waffles in the well... lets just say.. not the safest hood in Chicago. If you take the train here... it's a bit of a walk to the place and you have to pass by some sketchy folks... at least we did. Have your guard on and be safe! Remember!!! DON't TALK TO STRANGERS!!!! But once you make it here... it's well worth it? I had a fantastical time here. We walk up to the place and hot damn... we're the only asian folks there... i know... i know... a duh! it's a chicken and waffle house. We walk in the door and give our name to the host and we're told it's going to be about 2.5 hrs. side note: the host, she's super super friendly. She talks to everyone like she's known them for years. Hector, maybe she does. But she talked to us like that too. Felt 10x safer once i got into the door. Anyways after 2 or so hours, we finally get seated and we order the... CHICKEN AND WAFFLES, corn bread, gizzards, macaroni and cheese and homemade hashbrowns and one egg sunny side up. Let's start with the easy stuff... My egg would have been better had I had some soy sauce. Homemade hashbrowns were... mmm mmm good. Macaroni and Cheese was boring. Gizzards were a little too tough to chew. (side note, they messed up and tried to give us 2 extra plates of gizzards... I mean those plates were huge... how much do they think we can eat?) I've had better corn bread. Now down to the good stuff... The Chicken and Waffles... The Chicken was A-OKAY. The real 4 stars for this place is for the GRAVY... my mouth is watering as I type. I mean Gravy with Hashbrowns, Cornbread and Gravy, Gizzards and Gravy and Waffles and GRAVY! They gave me syrup but I used the gravy instead. The Gravy was DOUBLE D LICIOUS! If I could...I would swim in this too!
(4)
Hannah D.

This place is awesome! Our most recent visit was on a Saturday early afternoon and we had a very minimal wait for a table. All the staff were very friendly and our server was attentive. The fried chicken and waffles are obviously delicious. The waffles are fluffy and buttery and the chicken is very crispy -- my husband got the chicken with onions and gravy (yum!), and it was still crispy! The sides are also great -- I don't know how they make the greens so good, not to mention the mac and cheese and red beans and rice. The corn bread is very sweet, which I didn't like, but my husband did. All around, I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Janene M.

This was my first time here and I loved it. We arrived around 10 on Saturday morning. There was no wait. It was a little loud because there was a large group there eating breakfast also. The food was delicious, I had turkey sausage, waffles and eggs with coffee and juice. I would go back again.
(4)
Lonniece B.

I like this restaurant. Its best to visit during brunch or lunch. Our waiter was nice and funny, also knowledgeable on the food quality. The service was fast, the food was delicious and the prices were just right. What more can I say? I hope this place is around for my kids to enjoy someday
(5)
Lisa L.

Perfectly seasoned crispy fried chicken and buttery syrupy waffles. The perfect heart-attack inducing meal but DAMN GOOD! That's all I have to say. Who knew chicken and waffles went together so well??
(5)
Al K.

One of my Chicago favorites. Great combination. The sides dishes are good as well. Not very many places where you can get good, hot food, that is well prepared and seasoned to taste. I'm a big fan!
(4)
Amanda A.

I had a great time when I visited the Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. It is a cute, quaint spot. It reminded me of Glady's Chicken and Waffles in Atlanta. The food was great! I went for the traditional and ordered chicken and waffles. The chicken wings were great (reminds me of my mother's cooking) and the waffles were great ( soft and fluffy like I them). The syrup was GREAT!!! It seems like it was homemade! If you want a taste of good southern food, you should check out Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles!!
(5)
A. K.

Found a parking space and for once, there was not wait so we gave it a try. We were seated quickly and our food arrived in a short time. It was just what the title says, chicken and waffles. Both were good. The waffles were spongy with a cinnamony thing going on and the chicken was flavored well. I can't comment on the drinks, I had Sprite (I wasn't in the mood for anything new in the drink department that day...sorry) but my daughter had a lemonade fruit punch concoction that when asked she said: it was alright. I'd recommend the restaurant. It's a great addition to the neighborhood.
(3)
TJ W.

This place is ok...I really don't see what the hype is all about. The space is very nice, but small and it is always crowded. I don't eat the combination of chicken and waffles, so I decided to go for the soul food. I had chicken, green, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese. The chicken wings were okay, but extremely small. My yams were a bit burnt while the greens had no taste at all. My BF ended up getting catfish, and that wasn't too great either. Overall, not the best...
(3)
Tammy Q.

After all the hoopla, my friends had to try this place. Waited in line for one hour. I actually liked it. I don't think I would wait that long again - but I would totally come back. The staff is really nice - ask for Carol. I had the Tony's special (chicken wings and waffles) and was in heaven. We ended our dinner with waffles and strawberry, so simple yet so good. I highly recommend this place.
(4)
jaime m.

one word:GRAVY. i have no idea wtf they put in it, but it is magical! i had the smothered chicken with cheese grits and i was two seconds from passionately licking the plate completly clean. perfectly fried chicken...whew. my guy had the waffles w turkey bacon, eggs, and smothered potatoes. i took a star off due to the very average waffles. they werent crispy on the outside..ugh
(4)
Jhan K.

OMG!! This was my second time visiting this establishment and though it was just ok the first time and I will say why in a minute, I thought I would give them another try. My daughter wanted to try them and so off we went for what we thought would a nice dining experience. Wrong!. First let me talk about my previous visit. I had suggested this place to a good friend and was embarrassed when we were seated at a booth with torn upholstery and presented with worn and ragged menus. I have eaten in some of the most exclusive restaurants in the US and abroad, including New Orleans, New York, Miami, Dallas, Beale Street and Michigan Avenue here in Chicago. My daughter has dined in Paris and London and we are both connoisseurs of the finest cuisine available. My profession is marketing and market research and one of my previous clients has been the National Restaurant Association Magazine where I helmed an advertising recognition research study so I know all too well about quality control and standards of service within this industry. First of all the venue was very cold temperature wise and since we were seated a few feet from the entrance, we felt a draft every time the door opened. We decided to sit on the other side of the space and promptly moved our beverages and belongings where it was markedly warmer. Our server forgot to bring us napkins and flatware. Upon seeing that we had moved, she came over and insisted that we sit back on the other side even though we politely explained why we had moved. She commanded that we sit in our previous seats, even though we had already reseated ourselves and continued to demand that we sit on "her side" because it would "mess up their computer system" Huh? There were eight people in the whole establishment which sited it could seat eighty patrons. This young lady became belligerent and copped such an attitude that our meal was almost ruined, save that the food was actually decent, although the presentation left a lot to be desired. How simple could it be for her to walk from one side of the room to the other? All common sense and thinking even slightly outside of the box seemed lost on her. The manager was no better, trying to convince us that it was cold on the side we moved too also. How would he possibly know how we felt? I would have expected better from trained monkeys. What ever happened to accommodating the customer and making them comfortable? I guess paying patrons have no say against inane rules, senseless rhetoric and plain stupidity. Though we like to dine well, we are not pretentious snobs looking for self importance by abusing the service staff. We are simple folks that simply wanted some good home cooking with a friendly ambiance. That was not accomplished here. We try to support neighborhood business and this is how we're treated. I've never been refused to sit where I want when I am patronizing an establishment. Needless to say, we didn't budge and I doubt we'll be back.
(2)
Kwoky L.

Chicken and waffles is such an odd combination but it turned out to be a good one. I found that the best way to eat it is to eat both of them TOGETHER, with some butter, drizzle of syrup and a few dashes of hot sauce. It tastes like heaven! The chicken is a little too greasy for me but it is well seasoned. I think the food here is a little overpriced; so expect to pay about $10 for chicken and two pieces of waffles. I like what I had but I probably won't come back, at least for the near future because they have the same old fast food stuff on the menu.
(3)
Jeanette K.

Chicken and Waffles- where have you been all my life? Who would have known that you could combine these 2 foods to create some sort of tastebud nirvana? I apparently have been missing out, because damn, that was some tasty food. We were a little leery about heading down King Drive to CHOCW, because, well, its King Drive. But the area was surprisingly not too bad, with some upscale-looking buildings and nicer cars. CHOCW is a smallish restaurant with maybe 20 tables. Its decorated nicely, and gives off the feel of a fancy restaurant. The waiters are very friendly yet professional. Our food came out lightning fast as well. Now on to the food. I ordered "The Saint" which is 1/4 dark chicken with 2 waffles, with a side of beans and rice and cornbread. The chicken was moist with a perfectly crispy skin. The waffles were nice and thick with 2 cups of syrup. The beans and rice were amazing. I could have eaten a plate full of that alone. They had a nice lingering heat and weren't too mushy. The cornbread was the only loser. Waaay too dry. The chicken paired with the waffles and syrup was like a revelation. The crispy, salty skin with the sweet and soft waffle is yumminess on a plate. I can't wait to have it again. Others ordered the cheesecake with the caramel pecan topping for dessert and raved about it. Prices were a little high for the area, but totally reasonable given the amount of food, quality, and level of service. We will definitely be back!
(5)
B W.

I didn't think the wing and waffle thing would catch on here but I was very pleased. The food us great especially the smothered chicken. I only wish the sitting was better. A party of two could become 6 with how close the seats are.
(5)
Patrick S.

Roscoes will always have a place in my heart. But I dont know if its fair to review chocw in Roscoes shadow. Yes, lawsuit for infringement but I think theyre just trying to forge their own name..or least I hope. Regardless, chicken and waffles are in Chicago! Carols Treat: 1/4 Chicken (dark meat) gravy on the side, 2 waffles, 2 cup o syrups. Side order of 2 eggs, cheese and onions. And a Tonyas Joi (fruit punch/lemonade). Chicken is crispy on the outside, and moist on the inside; like it should be. The seasoning is slight which is fine. Why would you want over powering seasoned chicken if your going to pair it with waffles? Besides, thats what the gravy on the side is for! Keeps the chicken crispy while giving you taste at your fingertips. Waffles are huge. They have a perfect thickness that allows a good toast thats not doughy. Hint of cinnamon and 2 big scoops of butter. Im what you would call an aggressive dipper. So 2 cup o syrups is perfect..Im sure most are more than covered with one but I go straight through both cups easily. I just slice each into four and dip away till my hearts content. 2 eggs, cheese and onions were on the bland side. It could use some sharper cheddar, or garlic salt? Some hot sauce is a quick fix though. Great atmosphere, decor and service. Servers are friendly and very attentive. Food was out before you even know it. As with any good restaurant, go on off hours to avoid the line. Definitely rule out sundays to avoid the church sunday brunch rush.
(5)
Nate J.

Holy $#!t, this place was awesome from start to finish! Excellent host/waitstaff Food came out hot and tasted great Atmosphere is very laid-back and cool I had the Saint (1/4 chicken with 2 huge waffles) and my wife had the chicken smothered in gravy and onions with waffles, both were excellent. I'd recommend this to anyone and everyone!
(5)
Samantha L.

I have some mixed feelings about this place... Good: Sweet tea is yummy Waffle was awesome Greens were yummy Meh: I think we got the laziest server possible. Fried chicken was surprisingly not that flavorful: I added hot sauce to it, even though I rarely add sauce to anything. It was super greasy, yet still bland. So, 5 stars for the tea and waffle... 2.5 stars for the chicken and service. I would give a 3.5 if I could, but not so sure if I find it worth a second trip, so I lean towards 3.
(3)
Elite S.

No Go!!! Preface- I know soul food...BUT, I thought I'd give it a try anyway. Everything is just okay....For those that does not know a darn thing about soul food..as in prep and taste..You would think this place is really the bomb. Big UP's Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffle for remaining open!! Big UP's for keeping your word and opening as your posted time schedule indicates..... Addtionally....I went there with a group of 5 others and was asked to "quiet it down"....Excuse me!!! We just dropped $150 at this dump!.....I know you're in the 'hood' and you have to be extra cautious; but damn. Lastly, this place DOES NOT serve catfish...instead Basa, a much cheaper version of catfish!!! AND they need to indicate that.
(2)
Ashique M.

I love this place!! I always the waffles, chicken wings, yams, greens, and mac and cheese!!!!!!!! And its been good every single time!!!
(5)
Allen R.

Great food great service. Just left eating and everything was great! Will be back soon
(5)
Liz M.

It's probably a good thing that I don't live super close to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. I don't even like fried chicken that much, but this place does it right! I always get the meal with the waffle and the fried chicken breast, but I've also tried the mac and cheese, wings, and greens, and everything is a little bite of wonderful. This includes the pink lemonade! Great breakfast place if you've fallen off the diet wagon, or have just run 10 or so miles. This place is usually pretty busy on the weekends. Go early (like when they open, I think at nine) if you want to get a table right away.
(4)
Justin B.

I give this place 4 stars because...it ISNT Roscoes. Quick note. After being to the west coast so many times, I know what to expect from a visit to Roscoes Chicken and Waffles. I know their chickens going to be consistently good, as well as their sides. Now onto HOCW. I love the way they decorated the place, has a very homey feel to it, you feel like you could spend the whole day eating there lol. The servers are quick, attentive, and get everything right the first time around. The service here is impeccable, after giving my order to our server he periodically checked in on our group. When the time came for our food to come (which was surprisingly quick), we were ready to feast! Everything came out hot and fresh, and smelled DELICIOUS! This time around I opted for the 2 piece chicken dinner w 3 sides (red beans and rice, mac n cheese, and collard greens). Their sides are an excellent compliment to their chicken! I highly recommend all 3 of these to any first timers going here. Now the reason why I hold back from giving this place 5 stars. Going back on what I previously said about 'Scoes...its the chicken. Even though the menu is "identical" to that of its predecessor, it still is not the original. The chicken at HOCW is good, in its own way. I am still loyal to 'Scoes chicken, very crispy skin on the outside, juicy on the inside, just how chicken should be! The chicken at HOCW is either prepared differently or cooked differently...perhaps both. Im not saying in any way is the chicken bad at HOCW, I just prefer Roscoes. =-) In short, if youve been to Roscoes and youre expecting Roscoes here, be prepared. If its your first time here, then you will definitely be pleased. Cash/card accepted, and it is wheel chair accessible.
(4)
Greg W.

Chicago's Home of the Chicken & Waffles is one of my favorite spots to hit up when I'm in the Chi. Look I can't quite explain how chicken and waffles go together - they just do...lol The food here is excellent! The waffles are soft (just the way I like mine) and have great flavor to them. You can order either dark or white meat (both are excellent). The Mac & cheese is incredible, but I will admit it's really expensive for the small amount they give you. This place is usually very busy, so plan to wait in line when you first get there. The staff & manager usually work well together to get tables cleaned as soon as a person gets up to pay their bill. Most of the staff are courteous, but sometimes on a busy day they can be a bit rushed. Overall, this is definitely a place worth checking out. Not for the decor, the ambiance, or location but simply for the food.
(4)
Lauren H.

We don't have many chicken n waffles place like they do in the west coast. But this is as close as we can get. I really did enjoy the chicken n waffles as the chicken was very moist and the waffles were fluffy and buttery! haha
(4)
Danielle L.

We were pleasantly surprised by this place. Based on the name. we were expecting more of a dive/diner vibe but this place was classy. The food was good. My husband and I and our two kids (ages 6 and 3) had never had chicken and waffles before and didn't know what to expect. We learned that it really is waffles with a side of chicken (as opposed to some integrated concoction). You can get gravy on the chicken if you want. Both were pretty good. If this place really wants to kick it up a notch, they may want to consider making a few things from scratch, like the waffles, the lemonade, and the sweet tea, all of which were ok but taste like they are from a pre-made mix. Decor/ambiance was wonderful--very well decorated, clean, the servers were all dressed in uniform; the place was lively and full but not overcrowded. ...
(4)
Shaakira J.

I have been here several times, and each time I feel different as to how good the food is. I get the same thing every time- Aunt Joyce- which is 3 wings, grits, eggs scrambled hard with cheese, and a waffle with extra butter. I can tell that the cooks are different and find that the cook on days is 10 times better than the cook on nights. Today when I went the food was sooooo good! Everything was prepared fresh to order, piping hot, and just mouthwatering! I would say this is hit or miss though...And I would recommend going in the day, opposed to anytime after 5p Its small inside- but most "gems" are. I like the diverse crowd that can always be seen dining here, and I love the fact that its so close to my house. I find that the female staff is sort of standoffish- one thing I didn't like- and I don't know why they give off that energy, they are there to serve, and I feel that's what they should do. I don't like that the juices are $2.80, but don't offer free refills. Dine in cost for 1 person, for one meal and one drink: $15.00 without tip. I have noticed small children dining here, but its not necessarily kid friendly restaurant. I will be back.
(3)
April P.

We were so excited when this place finally opened, as it literally took 2 years to build, as we are fans of LA's Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. Yes, the sign was up that long, and they kept delaying the opening. When we finally ate here, we were disappointed. Our expectations let down tremendously. While the staff were nice, and the dÃ©cor was vibrant and jazzy, the food, eh, not so much. Fried chicken, while flavored decently, was kinda soggy. Very disappointing...no crispiness at all. The greens weren't too my liking, as they were a bit bitter. Macaroni and cheese weren't cheesy enough, and didn't have that crust on the top that soul food places are infamous for. I'd probably try it again for good measure, as they may have just been having a bad day. It's been two years since I've last gone. That's not a good sign....
(2)
Ashley A.

It's really time I wrote an update for this place. It is still awesome!! I probably eat here every couple of months, and I don't think I will ever get tired of the food. I just ate here yesterday after my graduation ceremony, and the wait-staff are so nice! Yes, you do have to wait to get a table (30 minutes on average I would say), but the food is worth every minute you have to wait. By the way, the owner is such a sweetheart. I think it is great when an owner is present and visible at their establishment and checks in on customers. The only thing I would change about this restaurant is that it is pretty small and you have to wait for your table standing up. If she had a bigger restaurant where people could sit down and wait (or a bar, hey hey!) it would be awesome. I heard rumors of a Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles expansion, that would be great!
(5)
Sam T.

We stopped by relatively close to closing -- the staff were really accommodating considering we were a rather large group of eight people. The dining room is relatively small, so if you have a large group, expect a little bit of a wait especially around peak hours I imagine. It was busy when we dropped by around 8:15p on a Sunday night. Once we were seated, it took a little while before the waiter greeted us (it was pretty busy though). However, the waiter took care of our orders well and the food came out in a timely fashion and at one time. Our waiter was friendly, but not overly friendly (in a good way) and he was really efficient and got all of our orders right. The food was really enjoyable. The catfish was excellent in my opinion, if I go back, I would definitely order some more catfish. The chicken was spot on as well - crispy, hot, and seasoned just right. Didn't get the waffles this time though... The collard greens were decent along with the mac and cheese - they were nice and cheesy, a bit salty but not overly so. The beans and rice were also decent - not necessarily the best I've had but they were solid. The decor was great. It felt cozy, but wasn't too flashy. A few pictures of celebs on the wall. I would definitely consider this place an option to take out-of-town guests for great, solid food and an enjoyable Chicago dining experience.
(4)
A. Renee B.

Atmosphere:Pleasant. The place was warm and welcoming. It gave off a neo-soul feel. They even have outdoor seating facing north king drive. The wait service was good. Not the happiest people but it was ok; probably since we came in on a Monday morning. Food: The menu was presentable; I was somewhat confused about what could be substituted but things worked out. I ordered the fried livers and grits. As a petite person, my portion was huge. The livers were delicious as well as the coffee and grits. i basically had 4 servings of livers and ended up taking most of it home. I would like to come to this establishment again to try the buckwheat waffles, and chicken stuffed omelet. Overall my experience was not bad.
(3)
Poof A.

One of the things that really sets this place apart is the service. It's no small task to seat a lineup of people that literally stretches out the door, but it felt like the wait was over in no time (that's not to say that I wasn't salivating every second, mind you... Menus and water appeared the second we sat down, and after we had scoured the menu our very friendly and personable waiter took our order: -the Betty Lou [1/2 chicken + 2 waffles] -dark meat dinner with greens, corn bread, mac and cheese and yams and a whole bunch of sides [vegetarians can easily cobble together a delicious and satisfying non-chicken meal] lemonade, iced tea Everything came out quickly and was DELICIOUS. I haven't eaten chicken in about 15 years and am never tempted to do so...except today. All the juicy cuts looked crispy and perfectly cooked. The sides were great: super cheesy mac and cheese, salty biscuits, warm cornbread, juicy greens (not too bitter) and yams that tasted like they were straight out of a pie. I'm not a grits person myself, but other tables were scarfing them down so I guess they speak for themselves. But again, the service. Our waiter was great; the place was packed but he was still super responsive and friendly. Our servers and (I think) the manager also stopped by to see how we were doing and chat a minute. The genuine friendliness just helped the food go down that much easier. We will be back
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G R.

I have to admit I was hoping for more being that there's a shortage of restaurants around here. Don't get me wrong, we'll go back because the food was good and because as I said there's a shortage of restaurants... The service was a bit slow and the server got both our orders wrong, I ended up with a completely different dish and my husband did get the right entree but the wrong sides. So they took mine away and left my husbands and told him they'd bring him the other sides. I told him to start, I didn't want his to get cold, so what we ended up with was us eating separately for the most part. Since service was slow he was pretty much done when my entree and his sides came. The whole meal was just timed wrong. I could get it if they were real busy, however it was well after the dinner rush. I hope just an off night because we did enjoy the food.
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Ericka R.

Been here a couple of times and they always deliver. There is usually a wait. I was there at 12:30pm on a Friday and the line was out the door. The host will tell you that the wait is short but do the math if you got a times table. I duped myself into believing that it was a 10/15 minute wait. Its really 20/25. I love the catfish breakfast ($10) but i don't do fried and always ask for it grilled and every waiter always makes me feel like it is impossible and that management wont let them...even though they bring it to the table that way (Bless You and the management that wants to please the costumers). The waffles are scrumptious and the specialty drinks delish. Cons: BEWARE of the coffee though it is quite watery and flavorless. They put butter on everything. if you watching your cholesterol ask for it off before hand. Go get it.
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Tess G.

If you like chicken and waffles, then you have to venture here! Parking is super easy and free. We only got the chicken and waffles so that is all I can really speak to.....but it is worth it just for that.....the waffle is unlike any other waffle I have had...I think there is cinnamon in it...anyways its is so good! It melts in your mouth. There are so many chicken and waffle options-----I got one waffle and one chicken breast. My boyfriend got two waffles and 1/4 chicken.....it was too much. One waffle is definitely enough! The only reason I gave it 4 stars is because the service was just OK----but I suppose that is not what people are there for.....they are there for the waffles.....and that is exactly what you should get! Will definitely go back ands take others too!
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Mike K.

boats n hoes, boats n hoes, i gotta have me some boats n....sorry, i like to have a theme in my head when i write these. so i went with mom and the family this week because of a groupon i (and apparently therest of the world) saw for a great special. 4 of us.ate a meal of a champion....chicken, cornbread...three sides, and i even ordered a waffle....all under $30 because of the groupon. great service, great chicken. love the free refills. very professional. the mac and cheese was ok...and im a snob when it comes to soul food so i will say the cornbread needs help. the waffle??? maybe i just dont get the whole chicken and waffle thing. how does snoop dogg do it? still an incredible meal that could not all fit inside my stomach.this place needs to be bigger but i love it. Extremely cozy. get there on a non-busy day or hour and appreciate it.
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Stephanie H.

I really liked this place. The food was good. The service sufficed. Chicken + waffles = sweet & salty bliss. Love it. Looking foward to returning.
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Meg K.

Great food, good service. I am a newbie to the whole concept of chicken & waffles... until last Saturday, I thought that it meant something like "chicken flavored waffles." That doesn't sound too appetizing, and goes a long way towards explaining why I had never experienced the deliciousness that is the combination of fried chicken PLUS waffles. As you'd expect (or at least hope), the waffles at Chicago's Chicken & Waffles are light and delicious. They're not Belgian waffles, I don't know what the "other" kind is called... anyway, they have a hint of cinnamon, a hint of vanilla and are entirely yummy. The chicken was nicely flavored, and made all the better with a few drops of the hot sauce on the table. I got the all white meat portion, it was slightly dry, but still awfully tasty. This was enough food for at least two meals, I couldn't even finish half of what was on my plate! The location is off the beaten path for those of us who live and largely go out on the North Side, but definitely worth the trip. The space was nicely decorated for the holidays, and I loved the exposed brick walls and attentive but not overbearing service. Hope to be back soon.
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Zannoah C. K.

I went here with my sister and niece when this place first opened. It did take 2 years and there are no south side places open for breakfast. Unfortunately in the black community breakfast starts at 9am, not 6am or 7am as expected. Anyway, there was a 1 hour wait and when we were finally seated, the waitress was very nice. The food was a bit pricey for what we got. I got the chicken wings and waffles. This was about $10 for 3 little sick wings and 2 paper thin waffles. The chicken wasn't crunchy, it was just okay. It had a lot of garlic in it as well. I would have done better buying a 6 wing dinner from Harold's, then stop at a random diner to buy waffles. While we waited for our food. The manager came out and spoke with 2 women who were sitting at a table by us, and were seated 10 minutes after us. I guess because he knew them, they were given their food first, while we had to sit there watching them smacking their lips. I will give this place another try because I really want to like it. I shouldn't have to go outside of my community for decent soul food. But we as Black people MUST do better!!
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Nycole H.

Let me start by saying I've been wanting to try this forever. I love chicken and I love waffles...together they make the perfect marriage. I got the #7 a chicken breast and waffle and it was delicious. It was Friday at about 11:30am for lunch and there was just a quick 5 minutes wait. I absolutely LOVED the waffle!! Chicken was delicious too. The wait staff seems to not quite have it all together yet. We waited about 5 minutes till someone came to see us. We then were brought drinks and looked at our menus. We ordered and I ordered a special drink, it didn't come out for 10-15 minutes and then the food came out right after that. Bottom line food was excellent, but the service could be a little better.
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Tiffany K.

When I first head of chicken and waffles, I thought it was pretty gross. But damn, now I am a believer and crave it every so often. I went to this place with 5 other friends. We crammed into a tiny car and drove to it on a week night. Even at 8:00pm on a week night, this place was packed! Our wait was about 20-30 minutes, but it was well worth it. Our meals were decent sized. I got one of the most basic chicken and waffle dishes, and it left me very full and satisfied. Other friends tried different combinations that came with different amounts of waffles and/or fried chicken and sides, and their collared greens are absolutely amazing. It is a little pricey, but I guess for fried chicken AND waffles, it's not too bad. Would definitely go here again with friends! And yes, you should definitely come with a group.
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Elizabeth C.

Great place for soul food in Chicago. Excellent corn bread, collard greens, and of course fried chicken! I will definitely be a repeat customer when I come to Chicago!
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Shari N.

I have never been to Roscoe's, which I have heard is the chicken and waffle mecca, or any other chicken and waffle place for that matter... And I don't even really eat all that much fried food...but I am definitely a fan of Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. Sure, I can feel my arteries harden just a little more each time I eat here, but that's OK. You gotta enjoy yourself (I said that in my best Dave Chappelle as Rick James voice) sometimes. What's not to like about this place? Chicken and waffles has got to be one of the most genius food combos ever created. It shouldn't work, but it does. So it has that going for it off the bat. Plus, they give you a ton of food for a little bit of $$$. Most things on the menu are under $10, to give you an idea. Plus, the waffles and chicken are always just right. And have any of you ever seen the guy who works there with the rhinestone studded glasses? I don't know why his glasses makes me happy, but they do. The only con I can think of is that if you go at peak hours (which seems to be whenever I'm there), you have to wait in a stupidly long line that goes out the front door. I hate lines. I am allergic to them. They make me itch. But that is one talented staff of line cooks, because they get food out so fast, that the wait usually isn't that bad.
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nikki s.

I've done Rosco's C&W in L.A. and went away with the thought the chicken was tasty enough, but failed to see the hooplah. So when a friend of mine suggested we meet up for vittles there, I was game but not excited. As usual, good food comes in small packages--or small places--with no waiting area. I kinda felt like breaking out in the running man as I strolled down what looked to be a soul train line to one of two chairs waiting at the end of the ramp. It's a tight squeeze as both sides of the aisle are lined up with people. The longer I waited, the more people began spilling over into the dining area. By the time we left, the line was hanging out the door! C'mon, you can't bring a good chicken spot to the hood and not have a waiting area. Okay, so that was my only complaint. We probably waited about a half hour to forty minutes so it was no different than any other brunch spot in town at noon. Thank goodness it wasn't any longer because I had my son with me who is a very active toddler. Hence the nervousness. Once seated, service was prompt, friendly and the food was good. I had the waffles w/3 wings which were cooked just right. I sampled the red beans and rice and it's worthy of a mention. I can only say that the sweet potatoes and greens on my friend's plate made me mumble to myself, "I shoulda got that." Everything was well flavored and the prices were reasonable. No complaints from me. Chicago Chicken and Waffles has that "down home, good-time-over-food" feel that black folks are known for. You saw young and old, black and white fellowshipping together. Very friendly vibe overall. Even the parking wasn't bad, which is usually a deterrent from going to South Loop "bruncheries" like Bongo Room or Yolk. Definitely a one up for the Bronzeville community, and I'm sure to go back.
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Kevin W.

I've been here several times, one of my favorite southside spots in Chicago. There are lots of outside parking spots, so parking is not a big deal. The restaurant itself is very nice, numerous booths, many tables, the lighting is very ambient and the music they play is soul/jazz. The hostess and waiters are very courteous, similar to southern hospitality. The menu has several items, but I normally choose a half-fried chicken with onions and gravey on top, with a side of waffles. The food is fantastic, the fried chicken is not all soggy even with the gravy on top, you can still taste the crispiness of the chicken and the grilled onions on top make the dish one-of -a kind. The waffles are pretty tasty too. They are the thin variety and have a nice buttery taste to them. Overall this is a great place to get some chicken and waffles.
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Suz M.

I was brought to this joint by a coworker of mine and I can say that I was a little skeptical. The menu is full of different chicken and waffle combos with tasty looking sides and breakfast themed entrees. I had the eggs and waffles and a taste of everyone elses and everything I put in my mouth was delicious. It is a little pricey but I got a good amount of food for about $10.00. If you are a chicken and waffle connoisseur then you might think differently but as a naive new commer I was impressed and will definitely go back again. The service was pretty so so but we did get our meal quickly and hot so I can't complain too much there. I recommend the red beans and rice, taste a waffle, and a biscuit. MMMM.
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Alana T.

Dude, this place is sooooooooo good! And cheap too! You definitely taste the waffles being homemade and the smothered chicken is so yummy. If anybody says that the place is always packed, please believe them, however, it's not always packed for no reason. Remember that. So, I usually get the smothered chicken wings and waffles or the grits and catfish with a fried egg over medium, always so good. When we eat here, our bill is never more than $30 for two people, so it's so reasonably priced for the amount of food you get. And I noticed, they are opening up a much need second location in Oak Park! Eat at Chicago's!
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Andre W.

Other than the long wait for a table and occasionally having to flag down a server. I have never had a bad experience. The food is great and very consistent. Service is good also. If you are not in a rush check it out.
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Chanette B.

I was looking forward to enjoying a meal here. My daughter and I ordered the same dish -- fried chicken w/yams, Mac n cheese and rice. My food was fine, however, her rice and yams and Mac n cheese smell like Clorox. Spoke to the manager and he DENIED the reeking smell from them. I honestly believe they didnt rinse the dishes properly. I will NEVER patronage this place EVER again. I just hope my daughter doesn't get sick!!!
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Dakota B.

Its more like one and a half stars. I can t bring myself to rate it a two. I purchased a Groupon and my husband and I decided to redeem it tonight. Other yelpers mentioned the somewhat confusing set up... This is very accurate. We arrived to a line going down a ramp. There is no hostess stand. My husband attempted to walk past the line to put our names on the list and was essentially stopped by one of.the staff. Apparently they move down the line taking names and the number in the party. The result of which is essentially standing in a long single file line. Not a deal breaker but strange The quoted 20 minute wait time was more like a solid 35. Standing. No bar. No chairs. Just standing in line on a ramp. Once seated we were.greeted by a pleasant but completely inept waitress. We placed our order and disappeared. The food arrived about 10 minutes later. The sodas we ordered upon sitting down arrived about 15 minutes after that even after 3 reminders. My husband ordered the half chicken and waffles with a side order of cheese grits. I ordered the catfish And 2pc white with sweet potatoes, greens, and mac and cheese. My husband did.not recieve his cheese grits until he was almost finished eating. They arrived lukewarm with unmelted shredded cheddar cheese mixed in. Gross. The mac and cheese was lukewarm and the cornbread was dry and stale-ish. The waffle was flat and spongy and tasted slightly of cinnanon. The catfish fillet was absolutely horrid. It was mushy. Absolutely no texture and had a strange taste. Very very very poor quality. The greens are sweet and smoky. Not in a good way though... The food just ok. Like if Dennys made soul food. Its diner quality soul food. It also tasted familiar. Like Ive had it at another soul food resfaurant? Anyways. .. It took about 25 minutes to find a server to recieve tbe bill. It was incorrect as it contained 2 additional meals. The server actually argued with my husband that we ordered the additional meals.to .go. Seriously? No. We certainly did not. She went to correct the bill and disappeared for another 10 minutes. She did at least return with boxes and bags for our mostly uneaten food. Overall its mediocre food served by inattentive, inept.waitstaff in a cramped ish kind of environment.
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John G.

The hot syrup and the warm waffle were great but it could have been more firm. But the chicken was underwhelming. #fail
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Tina B.

Ok I have had chicken and waffles before. I have fried chicken before (lots and lots) and most certainly I have had my share of soul food...and while on my recent gastronomic quest I experienced a moment delight delicious delight! Fried chicken cooked to perfection, fluffy sweet potatoes, zesty red beans and rice and delight collard greens with a huge piece of old school cornbread. Worth the wait and trek!
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Chris T.

I visited Chicago for "Taste" and had to make a stop at Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles on King Drive as soon as I touched down. From Downtown, jumped on the #3 bus and got off right across the street. Went on Thursday around 1:30pm. Heard about the lines on weekends.. Thursday there was no line. After reading the reviews on YELP about bad attitudes and the food being slow to arrive, i was preparing myself.. However, that wasn't my experience at all. Food was quick to arrive. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and all of the staff was nice. Waitress gladly gave us her recommendations and was helpful. As for the food... Im from the south so I was definitely not impressed w/ the mac &cheese or the collard greens... left those on the plate. Cornbread was fine, but im used to sweet cornbread. Yams were GREAT. Chicken was also good!! Next time I go, I'll just get the chicken & waffles. I also loved the location, outdoor seating, and the decor inside of the restaurant. I'll definitely return.
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atrack b.

Just yes. Okay, the name is shady, and the delayed opening kinda exacerbated that. However, the food's good, and the service is great. (They have some respectful young people working in there.) Now, of course, some things can be better made at home, as is the case with most restaurants, but the chicken and waffles are tasty. Unlike many places, the chicken IS well seasoned. Good place for a casual outing with friends or a date.
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Kori M.

I've been meaning to try this place out for awhile now. I've heard good things and this place did not disappoint! The restaurant itself is in a great location with easy parking. The interior is sooo cute and cozy! I felt like I was in a coffee shop or a cute cafe. There was a bit of a wait. Maybe about 20 mins. It's not that big but the servers were moving fast! Once we were seated our server (I forget her name but she was super efficient) took our orders and the food was out in no time. The coffee was strong and the waffle was one of the best I've had. The only negative thing I could come up with was my chicken and cheese omelet was a little bland. Maybe I should have opted for the onions and peppers in it. Either way I still left very satisfied. I'll definitely be back!
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Victor L.

The food is outstanding however service makes the experience complete, for one the food arrived and we didn't have any silverware, and they didn't even notice noone brought us silver until we asked after tracking someone down. Next normal stuff when it comes to understaffing a restaurant with this good if food. Again they forgot my toast by the time I got my toast my eggs were cold. Just basic managing and servicing skills is needed. There were 4 bus people tat never refilled our water. I do recommend this place however until they figure out how to handle Sunday rush stay away in on Sundays! Especially how expensive this place is
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Frank L.

i had been waiting to try this place for months - I love the chicken and waffle you can get at the Taste of Chicago from LaGuinappe. The fried chicken is solid. It's not great, but it's not bad. It's the kind of chicken you want to pair with a waffle, hot sauce and syrup. (yes, you eat the chicken with hot sauce, and the waffle with syrup, and you stick it all in your mouth at the same time - it's genius). Not too crunchy, but not soggy, like KFC style chicken. The waffle is very big, but not all that crispy and doesn't hold it's shape like you hope it would. I hate to say it is a little flimsy. Maybe this is by design, to make it easy to mash up and stuff in your mouth with the chicken, but I would have preferred a waffle that is a little more crisp and thicker (although large, the waffle is thin, about 1/3 inch). Lastly, the price is a little high - about $8-$10 a person per meal. When you think about what you're getting (some chicken, and some waffles), it makes sense that it costs a little bit more, but we did feel a bit of sticker shock when we opened the menu. It could have been $2-$3 cheaper per meal. Folks who would enjoy the Home of Chicken and Waffles: anyone who enjoys fried chicken and waffles, together or separate. It's a wonderful treat, definitely worth trying once Those who drive by the Home of Chicken and Waffle and don't think twice: People who have tried Chicken and Waffle before and aren't impressed by the novelty of the pairing, and also those who cannot fathom pairing this salty bird with a sweet treat. (too bad for them)
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Cee. D.

Had been to CHoCaW last year with a girlfriend and I wasn't impressed with what I ordered (chicken, greens, can't remember what else) BUT, it wasn't too bad that I wouldn't give this fairly new establishment a 2nd chance. Went to CHoCaW yesterday for breakfast with my husby and unfortunately, this probably was my last time, that is, if I have to pay for the meal. We waited, which wasn't a problem, as I was hungry and my request for a booth was granted, so no complaints there. We both ordered chicken (he dark and I white) and waffles. When we finally received our food, the chicken was hot but the waffles were cold; I like my waffles, pancakes HOT!. After informing our waitress, she brought us both another order of HOT OFF THE IRON waffles. But, I was very disappointed in the waffles' texture (not ironed long enough, very soft) and to me they were bland. My husband agreed with me on the texture but he didn't have an issue with the overall taste. I also ordered mac&cheese to go and am eating it as I write this review. My opinion? I'm not impressed. My mac&cheese which my husby prefers over his 2 sisters' mac/cheese IS BETTER, I'm just lazy! Overall, my combo punch/lemonade was tasty and the grits that my husby ordered were smooth and creamy, just the way I like them. Also, our waitress, Shawniece was very cordial upon our arrival/departure. She discounted our bill because of the prolonged time we had to wait to get our food, which I really didn't have an issue with. I just wish my waffles had been ironed longer. The Original Pancake House in Forest Park, IL serves my favorite Belgian waffle and as many times that I have indulged, I have never been disappointed. 2 WAFFLES, 1 GRITS, 1 MAC/CHEESE, 1 RED BEANS/RICE THE BILL: $25.67
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Never M.

OK, Where to begin. It took this place about 3 yrs to actually open, which is fine, but to drive past this place everyday knowing that chicken AND waffles would be an arms length away from me was torture. So they finally open and since I live down the street my boyfriend and I got a jump on it. We never experienced the long wait b/c we were smart enough to go in early afternoon. The waffles were outstanding the chicken was perfectly seasoned. The red beans and rice were awful and straight from can. The macaroni and cheese was nothing to write home about either. The cheese grits were terrible. I could taste that they were the instant packets that come in a box of 8. So they weren't actual grits that somebody cooked w/love and then stirred in sharp cheddar. On a different occasion I was having lunch w/my sisters and my boyfriend called wanting me to bring him a catfish dinner. I placed the order for 2 catfish filets but, they only had one. So they wanted to substitute the missing piece of fish for a chicken leg. How ghetto! Anyway if you must go stick with the chicken and waffles only.
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Sharina R.

Today I went out with my boyfriend and his mother for breakfast and we wanted to go to a place besides our usual place, so we decided to stop in and give it a try. I got The Rosemary with a waffle and a side of mac and cheese. My boyfriend got wings and red beans and rice and his mother got the eggs sausage and potatoes. I must say everything was delicious. The mac and cheese was very flavorful with the right amount of cheese and seasoning and the waffle also had a good flavor to it. The Rosemary omelet has diced fried chicken in it and your choice of cheese. It was the perfect chicken to cheese balance and it tasted really great. I tasted the red beans and rice and while they weren't the best I've ever had, they're good enough. We didn't experience the long line some of the other Yelpers had a problem with, and from the time we ordered until the time our food came was about 15 minutes tops. Our waitress, Jocelyn was really nice too. Some of the meals are a bit pricey, but there are definitely some cheaper meals as well. Friendly for any budget. I definitely see myself coming back.
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Neil R.

I didn't really dive into the menu all that much as I was just looking to get my Chicken and Waffle fix. I went during lunch. They were busy but there was no wait. The service was prompt and courteous and the Chicken and Waffles... fantastic! By the looks of the plates on neighboring tables I may have missed out by not checking out some of the other items. It looked like they knew their way around some Mac n Cheese. I'll definitely be back.
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Lavada H.

This place is excellent on so many levels. My first thought was how small it is, but I get the gist of it now. It's a quiet and intimate yet friendly setting, meant to make you feel right at home. Good Job Chicago Roscoes staff, I look forward to my next visit with you. I had waffles and chicken, the waffles melt in your mouth and have a cinnamon smell to them that just is to die for. The chicken beats out Uncle Remus, Harolds, JNJ fish. It's the frigging BOMBAY!!!!!!
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Christina R.

Go for the chicken and waffles -- stay for the sides... Seriously, I had my doubts about pairing fried chicken with waffles, but I like my sausage with a bit of syrup so it wasn't completely insane... and for those doubting Thomas and Thomasinas out there, it was d-elicious. My roommate and I strolled in on a 1 degree Friday night to avoid any problem with crowds we had heard about, and were seated immediately. Despite the temperature, there were a lot of people there noshing on the goodness CHCW has to offer. We decided to split two dishes -- the half chicken and 2 waffles, and the dark meat Soul Food Special with which we got the collared greens, mac 'n cheese, and potato salad, and it was served with corn bread. Lordy be, was it too much food! We didn't finish the cornbread and we left a bit of waffle, and we should have only gotten the quarter chicken with the waffles to be honest. But it was good.... The sides were spectacular. If you like butter-laden mac 'n cheese, this is for you, because you can taste the butter seeping through, but in a good way. And I loved their potato salad; it had a sort of tangy flavor to it probably from their mustard and pickle choices. I had never tried collared greens before, but these were really quite good, and of course drowned in butter. The fried chicken was good, not the best fried chicken I have had, but definitely a good fried chicken. And of course the waffles. I think they are a buckwheat waffle. If this place wanted to ramp it up a notch, they could serve some maple syrup with this and it would be over the top. The service was most definitely friendly, the confines are very stylish with delighful fixtures that would haunt any modern-trendy south loop eatery. We weren't served our drinks until after our food had come out and had to remind our server about them, but he didn't charge us for them (even though we didn't make a fuss or anything) so it turned out a-ok. And for all of you north-siders all whiney about going to the "scary" southside -- zip it. This place is a great place in a good neighborhood, and it isn't like you have to go through Inglewood to get there. The green line stop is a couple blocks away if you are on CTA, or 90/94 will zip you right in via Pershing and parking was plentiful. So do it and quit yer' whining!
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Ria H.

I dined here yesterday and everything was fine except the food, which wasn't good. The pecan waffles were tasteless & lukewarm and the turkey bacon was the same. I was very disappointed.
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Adam S.

Awesome food: The chicken waffle with cheese is out of this world. Friendly service: despite the crowds, they typically serve you pretty fast and keep a good attitude. Long lines: expect to wait a while if you go on the weekend. Heart attack risk: Nothing there is healthy and I was afraid that some of the guests were going to fall over right there on the spot. Don't plan on eating here frequently and try to park about a mike away so you can walk it off afterward.
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Desiree G.

I approve! I needed a Roscoe's fix and it did the job. I went on a weekday afternoon and there was no wait which was a plus. The service was great and attentive. I was expecting it not to be like Roscoe's but I was surprised at ALL the similarities. They even have the same beverages; sunset and sunrise but also added "Chicago Dream" which was fruit punch, orange juice and whip cream. It was pretty good but not worth $3.50. So I ordered the Carol's Treat- smothered chicken and 2 waffles and it was gooood, The chicken and gravy was yum and the waffles were great. I think its funny how the names of the entrees are similar to Roscoe's as well. I usually order the Carol's Special at Roscoe's. Anyways the service and food was good. Im definitely going back!!! Thanks Tina B for recommending this to me =D
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Allison E.

I ate here right when the first opened so maybe my review doesn't do them justice. I acknowledge the fact that I should probably give them a second chance now that they've all had a chance to settle in. The service was terrible. After waiting ages in line for a table, we were finally seated, but the wait didn't end there. It took the waitress forever to take our orders and another lifetime to get any food back to the table. Even then, most of the orders were wrong. The food was mediocre at best. It was about what I would expect from and Old Country Buffet. The corn bread was inedible. The waffle was like an eggo. In fact, I'm not sure it wasn't an eggo waffle. And of course, I suppose I would have been OK with Old Country Buffet food at Old Country Buffet Prices. But no, crappy food for at least $15.00 per person, at lunch. Like I said, I suppose they deserve a second chance, but it may be a while before I summon the courage to come here again.
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David G.

Heaven. Two of us dined here on Tuesday after long days at work and arrived tense and anxious. With the first bite of our amazing meal, the stress of the day went away. Caring team of servers and managers, went over and above when I asked for the sold out peach cobbler, the manager whipped up something special just for me. I felt like I was a ten year old kid again. All around solid place. The owner came over to the table, asked us how it was and then graciously invited us to dine at his other restaurant in Oak park. We felt well taken care of and left extremely satisfied. Go. Go. Indulge yourself in all this goodness!
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Ashley V.

I've eaten here several times, I like the food (I always get Breakfast food) the service is great. It's usually pretty busy but we always get our food quickly. Definitely check it out in Bronzeville and Oak Park!
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Shauna D.

Delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. Gets crowded early. so you may want to phone ahead for take out! Lovely staff.....I shall return!!
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A C.

I have been going to this place since it opened. It has its on and off days. The wait staff are not the most professional but i like the food. I always eat the same meal. The soul food is good and the mac and cheese is a must try. Please if you are not in the mood to wait for a long time do not go on Sunday and weekend nights...
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Daymon F.

So I FINALLY eat here and ... Something about an establishment being really close to your home address increases the sloth at which you finally mosey over for your first visit. Here it is, right here on 40th and King Drive: a sit-down eatery-- which this community has been begging for for years...and it's a smash hit! First off, Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is a good looking place. It sits under storefront apartments on prime real estate in the heart of up-and-coming Bronzeville. Inside, the exposed brick and subtle lighting give it a cool, trendy feel. The service was attentive, and our dishes were clean. The only drawback as noted by others, was the size. The dining room is reminiscent of an office luncheon room. Not exactly the capacity you want for a place with food this good. So on any given Sunday or a Saturday night -- basically anytime when people typically go out in droves to do anything -- you can guarantee Chicago's minuscule dining area will test your patience. Once seated however, your space is all yours. There's no elbow grinding or bumped beverages within the roomy confines of your high backed booth. Very date-friendly! Now I don't mean to go all Mr. Wizard on you, but if you do make your way to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles, you absolutely have to try....the chicken and waffles! I'm serious. I actually slapped my momma! Two weeks later when I got out of the hospital I could still taste the home cooked, well flavored chicken, and the sweet, buttered waffle. The well prepared yams, greens, and red beans/rice were absolutely delicious compliments. I was very impressed. If I had any minor food complaints at all, it would be with the unnecessary cornbread brick they wedged in between my sides. I left that thing right where it stood. Also, I was a bit disappointed there were no mashed potatoes on the menu. My wife had the fried fish--good, but not up to the specs of the chicken. We both left stuffed, and happy. The plan is definitely to make many return visits there. As many as my finances will allow. Price was not an issue though. Plan on roughly $15 a person before tip. Which is not bad considering you could spend almost $8 for gassy sliders at White Castle--might as well throw a few more dollars and eat like a king!
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Ji K.

A word to the wise: coming here on a Sunday afternoon when you're starving is a bad idea. A VERY bad idea. Somehow, though, my friends and I made it through the 45-minute wait and finally got seated at a nice little booth. We luckily knew what we wanted, so we didn't have to chew on our straws for too long. Unfortunately, our waiter inadvertently forgot to put in my order, so I had to nibble off others' plates for a few minutes-- but he got my food out as soon as possible and ended up taking it off our bill. I thought that was great customer service considering I was just one in an obvious million. Despite the slow start, my piping hot chicken wings and waffle gave off the most divine salty and sweet aromas upon delivery and I successfully devoured every last bite. This place hits the spot like Tyson's frozen chicken wings and Eggo's frozen blueberry waffles cannot, and I shall be back.
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Sabrina M.

Oh, so conflicted. On one hand, I know how long awaited this joint was and how much the community needed a new restaurant. On the other, it's not executed particularly well. I don't care how good the chicken is -- I don't want to wait in line over an hour to get it. I've never been lucky enough to actually get here when there wasn't a line and the wait is definitely a damper on the experience. At least when you have to wait at Lou Mitchells they give you Milk Duds... Not only that, this place had serious growing pains when it first opened. Forget about the name flap -- my very first time here I was asked to sign a petition against the developer! My dining companion and I declined. We came there for some "chicken wangs," not to get in the middle of a pissing match between the restaurant owner and the building developer! All that said, the chicken wings might be the very best I've had in my life. Truly finger-licking good. We liked it so much that we ordered a whole 'nother batch while we were at the table. And then we ordered another batch to go. THAT'S how good the chicken is. Now, if they could get the rest of the operation together I'd go back more often...
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Tina B.

I already didn't like this place to begin with, so they could only go up from there - cause if Roscoe's didn't like them then I didn't like them. Right? But damn if they didn't do everything here right! Ugh! And I mean everything right. Food? Prettty close to perfection. Service? With a damn smile. Decor? Utterly warm with lots of natural elements, beautiful even. The wait for weekend brunch wasn't even so bad, not only accommodating a group, but a group that kept growing larger. (Hint for avoiding a hellacious line? Go early - they are popular and don't take reservations) Roscoe's is a name synonymous with insanely great chicken and waffles (and maybe with Peeko Train...) and when this place first announced its coming it called itself "Rosscoe's" - extra S...Lawsuits were filed, words were said. But before all of that, I almost crashed into another car when I saw the sign and anxiously awaited the opening of the restaurant - which took almost two years. I hate to admit it, but it might have been worth the wait. Waffles were cakey and too-damn-big big and reeked of vanilla, the fried chicken was...oh hell, it was great, really really great - perfectly moist, screaming hot, juicy..., flavorful meat, perfect crusty fried skin. Just excellent. Chickeny gravy? Ma-ma... So why reserve the one star? Half of it is on a principle that I'm now kind of questioning some (Roscoe's diiiid have that one sketchily offensive power drink ad campaign AND those "movie" posters....Hmmmm...) but the other half is that the ultimate comparison may soon be possible - in some of those legal papers from the Roscoe's/Rosscoe's debacle, Roscoe's stated it plans a Chicago expansion in 2009...So we will see..... But this chicken and waffles joint pulled up awful close to the absolute perfection of my memories today real Roscoe's, so look out....
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Amy R.

The idea of chicken and waffles seems like a match made in heaven. I hit up Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles to test this mental image. The fired chicken is good (maybe great). The smothered chicken is tasty though a bit salty. The waffles are phenomenal. I am not much of a waffle person, but these were great. A nice crunch on the outside with warm, soft, waffle-ness on the inside. On top of this, I remember it being a steal for this much food (a quarter chicken and 2 waffles) We went on a brisk Sunday. Even at 11am, it was a busy place. Because we were willing to sit outside, we were seated right away. If you want to sit inside, get there early or be prepared to wait. The neighborhood is beautiful and quaint. My friend and I quite enjoyed wandering around there admiring the beautiful homes on King Dr. A great way to top off brunch.
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Nolan H.

Good food!
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Alice S.

In a past life, I was in sales, and in one job my area included the south and southwest sides of the city, as well as the suburbs. Because of this, I had the opportunity to explore areas that I had never even visited before. It was one of the aspects of that job which l enjoyed. So when Tina B. encouraged Yelpers to take a closer look at the south side, and suggested a "South Side Field Trip" I was excited! I knew first hand that there is so much that people miss out on, because they don't travel south of Roosevelt Road. My former clients often suggested great places to eat and shop on the south and southwest sides, but having to go from appointment to appointment, I didn't always have time to take them up on their ideas. Tina planned a trip to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles; I was intrigued. The concept of eating fried chicken with waffles was new to me. At first, the idea of eating a lunch or dinner item with a breakfast food seemed odd; but then I thought, well, why not? Waffles are just a form of bread, after all. And when you think about it, the combination of salty (chicken) with sweet (from the maple syrup on the waffles) is kind of appealing. I'm so glad I joined in on this outing! The food was outstanding. I had the chicken and waffle combo, but with gravy and onions over the chicken. I didn't regret my choice! I ate all of my chicken, the equivalent of one 7"waffle, plus half an order of grits and most of a side of greens. I don't usually eat so much (though my chubby appearance seems to indicate otherwise), but the food was just so darned delicious it was really hard to stop. Everything was just that good! Service was helpful, friendly and fast. They took good care of us! I hope we left them a big tip, because they deserved it. A couple of other things worth mentioning: there is great jazz playing in the background, which if I were alone I would have loved just listening to: think Ramsey Lewis and McCoy Tyner. Also, as the smallish dining area is below street level, there is a ramp that leads down, rather than stairs. This makes it easy for both those who require wheelchair access and those who have trouble with stairs. It's a thoughtful touch, and also gives those waiting for a table a good view of what other people have ordered. Stand there looking famished, and you may get seated faster. I plan to return!
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William W.

In the spirit of the trifecta - MLK's Day + eve of Obama's inauguration + my birthday, my sweetheart decided to take me me to this place to celebrate. I have to say that my first impression of it is that this is the best "high end" fried chicken joint I've ever been to. The chicken is definitely good. However, it is not as flavorful as Harold's. The sides of yam and collard greens were a nice touch as well. The owner even gave us an additional free plate of waffle to make sure that we have the full experience (I guess we sorta looked like tourists...). My girlfriend has been to the original Roscoe's in LA and she noticed that the portions for both chicken and waffle are definitely bigger in Chicago while the taste is equally good. Overall, a great place to dine at!
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Melissa W.

Food is GREAT! I admit I got a dinner and not waffles due to the time I went. It was Mother's Day weekend and my husband and I went on Friday afternoon around 2:30 PM. This was the first time we have been to the restaurant. It was packed with the lunch crowd. We waited 5-10 minutes for a table and were waited on quickly. My only gripe was it took a minute to get our server for refresh on coffee, water and napkins. We also waited about 5 minutes for our check once we were done eating even though there was a wait for our table. I am glad we didn't go during prime time. Food was good we enjoyed every bit of it except the mac and cheese. Too dry but everything else was Fab. (Chicken, yams, greens and cornbread) Large portions! A little pricey...nice atmosphere Lemonade/ ice tea combo is like your granny used to make super sweet and tart. I had to cut mine with water!
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Cookie k.

i absolutely love this place! went to dine in on a sunday morning and we got seated right away! the food was so good and the portions are bigger than i thought. the people are really nice there and its a very good vibe! the price arent that bad either. ill be back! just a little hard to find parking.
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Michael W.

I ate the whole chicken. Not a whole chicken but the WHOLE chicken. And I didn't even know it. Which comes first? The chicken or the egg? They came together in The Rosemary - a cheese omelet with fried chicken pieces inside - and a delicious, plate covering waffle. A cluck-cluck family was wiped out for my dining delight. Totally worth it. Great gravy in the morning on potatoes too. Usually smooth jazz just sucks, but it sings at Chicago's Chicken & Waffles, with the soothing sounds of Michael Franks and friends in a relaxed atmosphere. This spot, over the years, could definitely help make Bronzeville beautiful again. For now, given it's location, it's a great alternative to barhopping before Sox game.
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Char Y.

We saw it on TV, heard it from a coworker, and finally got the time and courage to venture out to MLK drive. It was not scary in the day time. The corner, 1 block south of the scary corner of Pershing & MLK, is surprisingly clean and up-scale looking, completely with expensive cars on the street. We were seated immediately (on a Wed morning), but served slowly. However, our food made up for the slow cooking. The chicken was slightly over fried but very tender inside with yummy gravy. My waffles were good but super filling. Our other plate of chicken with grits and biscuits were super filling as well. Overall, the food was good, but I cannot imagine eating like this daily, it is truly the breakfast of champions!
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WindyCityGrl T.

Mmm!!! I have never been disappointed here. The smothered chicken is divine! They season their chicken very well. The side items are also very satisfying. The Mac and cheese is different but tasty. The cornbread...yum!! I don't come here often but when I do it is a real treat.
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Ashley M.

My boyfriend and I were craving this place again so we went back for Sunday brunch. I opted for the catfish this time and boy was I glad I did! It had that perfect cornmeal breading that I love. The waffles were another hit too. This place is defiantely worth the wait!
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C F.

Well, I've been here a few times and would come more if I could ever get in. It's very small for the neighboorhood it serves the food is pretty tasty, so If I like it, then everyone else probably likes it too! I havent been here in over a year because it's too long of a wait whenever I go. I decided to try again. Saturday morning at 11:00 and the place is packed again, but Im willing to wait since it's been a year or so since my last visit. Im here for like 20 minutes and there is NO MOVEMENT...do you wanna know why? I'll tell you, there is a BIG AZZ 12-15 seat table cleared for a Freaking PRIVATE party!!!!!!!!!!! Who does that on saturday morning rush? It only has 12-15 tables all together. Poor managing skills on that one. Food is still very tasty, but service is still not managed well.
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Jeremy W.

Now who wouldn't be curious about the taste of fried chicken and waffles? My date with the pair came this evening as I looked for a diversion from the norm, so I gave this place it's day in court. The ambiance is nice and my waiter was very attentive. Ordered the "Betty Lou", which consisted of 2 waffles and a 1/2 fried chicken. Drum roll, please...... Not bad, the chicken was seasoned well and the waffles were just north of average. Being the food snob that I am, I would have preferred REAL maple syrup, not the cheap dollar-store concoction they serve. Give this place a chance, it's worth a look. Verdict: 3 stars.
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Fine D'sign Photograpy C.

Love it!!!!!
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Karen P.

We went early Saturday evening to celebrate my 17 year old step- daughter's birthday. My party was 5 people (which included a 4 year old). The wait was too long and awkwardly set up as you are standing in the walk way staring directly at the people eating in the dining room. It was hard to watch 3 groups that came in after us be seated in booths before us because their parties were smaller but than in the end they ended up giving us a booth anyway and placing a chair at the end of the table. They brought out 5 waters immediately and then the waitress came back to take our orders for food and beverage. I specifically asked for a cup with a cover for the 4 year old which the waitress forgot and placed directly in front of the child which was an accident waiting to happen. After she saw my dismay she returned with a cup with a lid and we did not see the waitress again for a long period of time.....There was no bread or anything served to the table for the LONG wait of 30 minutes for the food. The waitress never thought to say "your food will be out soon" or anything for that matter. The food was brought out by other servers and I had to flag the waitress down to find out where the 4 year olds food was because her waffle and sausage was brought out last. The waitress NEVER came back to confirm all the food was correct, to our liking or if we needed anything else. I had to again flag her down to get a refill on my drink and to also flag her down for the check which was in her pocket and then ask and wait for a container to bring food home. My table of 5 had 5 waters and 5 beverages for a total of 10 glasses on a small booth along with 5 plates of food. It seems like simple etiquette for a server to check on their table at least once during a sit down meal ESPECIALLY since they charge an automatic 18% gratuity on tables of 5 of more. The waitress never thought to clean off our table some to making eating more comfortable especially since this booth was not made for 5 people to be seated there The server was NOT deserving of the tip she received in the least. The food was okay. The red beans and rice came out to me cold but the collard greens and macaroni and cheese were good as well as the fried catfish. The waffles were okay and chicken well fried and seasoned. I would probably not return however which is a shame because we drove 58 miles one way to get there....
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Kimberly K.

Wonderful! I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the fried chicken/waffle combo. But, its one of the best things ever! The crunchy savory chicken paired with the chewy, sweet waffles and syrup is perfect. Each were also great on their own as well. We also had the red beans and rice with corn bread. YUM. I couldn't help but wash it all down with a sweet tea for the down home feel. The place is very updated and nice inside, which was unexpected. The host and waiter were very friendly and the prices are great. DEFINITELY take the time to hit this place up. Even if it is out of your way.
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Monique B.

I've been a few times and stick with the basic tonyas choice; three wings and a waffle. I always get the sunset because I can't decide on the other drink combinations. The service was quick for a Saturday morning and they seem to be doing fairly well with costumers willing to stand and watch others eat. I hope they expand.
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Isla E.

This place is pretty cool, even for a person that doesn't eat fried chicken and waffles aren't my favorite thing. All the yelpers on my end of the table seemed to enjoy the meal. Its interesting because there are approximately 15 (?...I'm guesstimating) ways to enjoy chicken and waffles at this place. Meaning you can pick the part of the chicken you like, or if you want gravy, etc. Who knew? There are enough vegetarian options but if you are vegan you're shafted. Grits, pretty much, is it. However, they serve no pork or beef in the restaurant. I ordered a side of yams and greens (wasn't that hungry). Both were very good. The greens were prepared with smoked turkey which, I have to admit, made them a little more exciting than my boring vegetarian way of preparing. The vegetarian next to me ate eggs, potatos, and something else, I forgot. He ate the whole big plate. The service was great, especially considering our large party. We were asked several times if all was well. Coffee refills were prompt and requests for extra syrup were remembered. The place is clean and comfortable. Oh, but there can be a long wait...the earlier you get there the better, i think. If you coming from the north using CTA you may be better off taking Red Line and walking/bussing than Green Line, unless you live super close to Green Line stop.
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Richard F.

I've had good servers and bad servers at this place...Chicken is cooked perfect but the waffles could use a bit of touching up. They're toooooooo soft/soggy. I always get the lemonade. Wouldn't recommend going on a Sunday. Long line/wait
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Lindsay M.

DELICIOUS! I had the "Monique's Love" chicken breast and waffle. My friend and I ordered cheese grits, collard greens and corn bread to try, as well. Everything was SO good. The staff was pleasant, the wait (on a Monday night) not too bad and ample parking. I didn't think I liked fried Chicken until this place. I will definitely be back!
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Foodie G.

I don't know what happen since earlier in the spring when people were raving about this place, but let me assure you, THIS PLACE SUCKS! Here's why. 1: Their menu is based on breakfast food but they don't open until 9am. 2. Some abrasive dude with dreads sat us by the bathroom when the restraunt was virtually empty. He had no charisma, warmth, stlye or even a smile. I did not feel welcome. 3.We didn't get water until 20 minutes after being seated. 4. Both sets of silverware were dirty (this is first thing in the morning). Flatware was cheap plastic, even coffee cups. 5. I ordered coffee and got one tiny plastic mug for 1.50, no refills. 6. I ordered 1/4 white w/ waffles, the chicken was as plain as anything you would get from a high school cafateria. The waffles seems like eggo. No flavor, no interpretaion, just plain ole, plain ole. For $10 and all the hype, I expected more. 7. I could swear those were powdered eggs. 8. They couldn't find any black staff to work the kitchen, in BRONZEVILLE?
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Eugene C.

This was the first time I've had chicken and waffles and the experience was great. Service was uber friendly and the food came out super quick. I will definitely come back for more.
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Keni H.

It was the first night of the "Taste", around 6pm. We walked right in and sat right down. The customer service was impeccable. From the greeter at the door, to the attentive waitress "Candy", to the ladies at the register asking how did we enjoy everything. The Food: DELISH!! The menu has sooo many choices I ended up getting 2 entrees. The waffles are big, fluffy and sweet. Score: Closer to 4 and 3/4th. Due to everything being fried too "Hard" for MY taste. But now I know to request that my gizzards and chicken be fried "Soft" or "Medium".. How sweet was this?.."Candy" Let me know that the next time I come back she will try to remember that I preferred my food fried Softer. How cool was that!! 5 STARS for you! I will definitely be back!!
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LegendaRae S.

I'm not a fan of waffles but the smothered chicken is to die for-- I love this place. Good service, great ambiance and fresh food. There is something here for everyone. Enjoy!
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Jacob J.

A classy version of chicken and waffles. The spot is not your typical chicken and waffles joint, so don't think your coming to the waffle house. A proper sit down restaurant and I believe Jazz was playing in the background. The place, the people, the staff, even the food exudes a high standard. This is the crÃ¨me de la crÃ¨me of fried chicken and waffles. Another reviewer had stated something like.. it's your typical greasy chicken. My friend, not sure of your experiences with fried chicken, greasy it is not. This is not Popeye's chicken, which I do love from time to time because theirs can be spicy. (P.s. just so happened an employee of Popeye's was waiting for a table) This fried chicken is done right, perfectly fried and easy to pull off the bone with knife and fork. My first time eating chicken without my hands. Not saying you can't use your hands, just that the look of this place makes me try to eat civilized. The waffle was perfect for me, just when it starts to get crisp but is still fluffy. I had been wanting a short stack all morning and changed my mind when my friend mentioned this place. I ordered a thigh with a waffle and pal got a breast with a waffle. Each entrÃ©e cost $8 and $9 dollars. Bangin'! Since this was a first time, I ordered simple. One try and they hooked me; I plan on becoming a regular, so long as my heart can take it. Wait staff, servers, host, everyone with smiles and warm greetings. Food took a mere ten minutes to arrive. Can't wait for the next visit. I recommend calling ahead; reservations may be needed no matter the time. We stopped in during brunch time on a Sunday and got lucky; many were dressed in Sunday best being they stopped in soon after church. I want to add that alike the layout of the restaurant the men's room was nicely designed. Stone tiled room, long width wise mirror, reminded me of a uber nice men's room I entered at a winery in California.
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Jocelynne G.

The waffles were so delicious that it blew me away. But I don't like the pricing. My mom had the chicken thigh + waffle combo. She got back one waffle and a tiny little fried thigh. It was really sad to look at. I felt bad and gave her half of my chicken, especially when she was going to have to pay around 6$ for it. We ordered cheese grits which can usually never go wrong, but it was surprisingly bland. I had to shake salt on every bite. 4$ for those grits. Damn. The waffles ARE super good. I know they look pitiful when they arrive, but there's something about the flavor with the butter & syrup... it just melts in your mouth. After we finished our meal, the waiter told us that we should have ordered the chicken with sides. (It was kind of obvious that it was our first time...) He even sat down with us to show us what came with the order. We ended up taking home an order of chicken w/ sides after our meal. I totally would have given this place three stars if our waiter wasn't so nice. I honestly just like this place for the waffles... the sides I could actually just get at MacArthur's, and it would be cheaper. Whyyyy though are these waffles so expensive??? Is waffle batter really that pricey? :(
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Dr. M.

First off, let me stress this major point...as Julian described, the "locked manager" has a MAJOR ATTITUDE problem!!! I thought it was me, but everytime I go (even after telling myself over & over that I will not return, because of his attitude) this guy is a major 'A-Hole!" He acts as if he is, what my mother would say..."the Bee's Knee's." Case in point: when they 1st opened up, they had a problem with waiting/seating - people would walk in ahead of people waiting and be seated. As a person who was waiting and witnessed this, I informed this manager. He got all "huffy" and loud and said he's doing the best he can, what else do I want him to do? I said, "I don't know...maybe have a sign-in list, distribute automatic devices...pay attention maybe???" Then he pulls out a box of automatic devices and tells me he did have them, but they don't work & on and on about the money he spent ordering them...DUDE! I'm a customer and could care less about that! I'm not your accountant, banker, business partner or psychologist...get it? Whoever decided to hire him must have wanted to run customers away. Some people may not mind being treated rudely, but if you are dining; you are not just paying for the food, you are paying for the service as well. So here are MY pro's & con's... PROS: different venue for neighborhood, quaint, stylish, servers are usually friendly, food is OK (nothing to write home about...), but I do LOVE the waffles/syrup, something different. CONS: like I said, the food is just OK (if you're from Chicago & come from a family like mine...you can get better fried chicken, greens & grits from home!), slow service, the wait/people who have to wait can just stare right down on you & your plate, and again, I have to mention the "dreadlocked manager" - he has the most horrid attitude, especially for a manager! You should try it at least once & be the judge for yourself...
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April T.

I have been here a few times and always enjoy it. A little far for me to drive but hey I will travel for good eats. Pros: hot food, nice servers, variety of foods to choose from. Cons: crowed, loud (at times) drinks are not free refills. *********I hear they are building a new location in Evanston!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Elizabeth T.

I was dreading the wait I knew we'd be facing on a Friday night at Rosscoe's (I know, I know, it has a new name. It's a mouthful though!) And at an hour, it was kinda long, but my friends and I were dying to try the fried chicken/waffle combo. Short and sweet? Best fried chicken I've ever had. I got the smothered chicken (the Kev and Jen) with grits and biscuit and my SO got the fried chicken, waffles and an order of giblets. I'm knocking a star off for the giblets, which the BF said were too chewy and over-fried. But otherwise, this was a great experience. It's a tiny place and our party of six had to sit at separate tables, but we were at least next to each other. I don't like grits in general, but these were good. The gravy was good. The waffles were melt in your mouth delish. To top it off, the service was top-notch--the owner even came by to say hello and see how things were going. The decor is worth mentioning too--I love the artwork that graces the walls. I rarely get to this neighborhood, and having dinner here made me glad I don't live there--I'd be ordering take out from this place at least once a week!
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Chiarita R.

I went to dinner here last night after craving some friend chicken. Fantastic food! The friend chicken was succulent and juicy. The mac and cheese, cornbread, and waffles were all delicious! I have every intention of going back to try everything else on the menu, especially the sides and desserts. The restaurant easily made it to the top of my favorite Chicago places to eat. Unfortunately, I left my wallet in the booth and didn't realize it was missing until this afternoon. I went back to the restaurant, doubtful anyone would have turned it in, but the server had found it and asked the manager to put it in the safe. I can not tell you how relieved I was! This place wins on all counts: food, service, atmosphere!
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Lesley A.

UrrrGGhhh...I still have a food coma after having dinner here last night. Chicken and waffles? Whoever invented this concept must have talked to my inner/outer fat kid who loves meat and sweets. $8.95 without tax and tip bought me two large - but classy - oval plates about the size of what you'd get at a taqueria/diner. That's a STEAL! (It's #25 on the menu!) On plate one were two eggs and a big scoop of grits. Plate two consisted of a circular waffle, fried chicken drumstick and fried chicken thigh. Mmmm...portions...urrrGGhhh...awesome... Plate one: The grits were okay but probably not the kind of grits my southern friends rave about. You can't really screw up eggs so whatever - they're eggs! Next time I probably won't order grits and eggs with my meal. Plate two: I usually don't like drumsticks but mmmm I liked the way they fried it! The skin peeled off nicely and it was a good balance of flavor, crispiness and grease. I also stole some of my friend's gravy and onions to pour onto my chicken. Mmm... The waffle was good too, and I liked how it was thinner than an Eggo and those monster waffles from dorm halls made with circa 1970s waffle irons. The staff were really friendly, polite, and referred to me as "ma'am." I like how you can go up to a cashier to pay for your meal. The place is surprisingly well-decorated, low-lit and chic so that it could easily be a date spot. It's also great for groups, families and nuns. Yes, some nuns were dining here last night! Chicken and waffles may help create world peace...and push me into the plus size women's clothing department.
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Phyllis S.

Good Morning Yelp Family Ok, I was at this place yesterday evening. The place gets packed fast however I did come at a good time and there was no one in line waiting. LOL. This was a last minute decision and we had met after work. There were 5 of us and we were immediately seated and given menus. The waiters were a bit rushed that evening, but I must say that the food came within 10 minutes and I was quite impressed. My eggs cooked perfectly, waffle was heavenly, and the grits smashing!! The place is small, with about maybe 45 seating capacity. The background music was soothing, and quite classy. I would definitely recommend taking family, friends, or just yourself there and find this delightful eatery. You will be quite pleased!!
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Tamika C.

Even though Roscoe had the idea first (WESTSIDEEEE!), Chicago did not do a bad job on duplicating. They say imitation is the best form of flattery right. I ate here yesterday for the first time with a couple of friends after church. It was very crowded, which is typical for a soul food spot after church. The wait was not too long and the line seemed to move pretty steadily. The staff is nice to look at while you wait ;) The food is pretty tasty. I had the catfish which was seasoned well but a little too salty for my palate. The sides, aka mac and cheese and yams, were delish. The mac and cheese is REAL baked mac and cheese, not the imitation The waiter we had was slacking a bit on service. We had to wait some time before we even had water brought to our table. Ill definitely have to go back on a different day when it is not soo crowded and I can take my time and enjoy my meal even more.
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Adrian J.

The name of the restaurant says it all. Just had a chance to try this today for lunch and it is heavy. I got the #2 Sally's treats with white meat. It was 2 large waffles served with 2 big scoops of butter on top, 2 containers of maple syrup, and a chicken wing and breast drenched in gravy and topped with onions. Good food but I'm not sure I can have it again. The food is so ridiculously heavy that you need a bed to sleep on right next to the table, as if you have the itis from the Boondocks.
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J T.

Honestly. I have never been more stoked to eat at a place with a S. King address in my life. Im a hard core northsider and would never find myself at 39th and King except to taste the amazing food at this location of CHCW. I was blown away the first time I stubbled on it and I continue to be blown away with the food, courtious staff, enjoyable patrons, and clean appearance. YOU GUYS DO IT RIGHT. Please keep it up. I tell everyone that will listen about your place. 5 stars ALL DAY!
(5)
Seth P.

Finger. Lickin'. Good. The best waffles I have had in a looong time. The chicken was tender and fried to crisp perfection. I had mine smothered in onions and gravy, and I don't know what they put in that gravy, but it had me, as I said, licking my fingers. Perfectly complimented by a drink called "Sunset" which combined lemonade and fruit punch. Service was great, outside seating was real nice. Had trouble driving away as I had the "itis".
(5)
Angela M.

I've dined in several times and have had carry out on several occasions. The food is generally very consistent with my taste & preparation desires. I'd always thought the establishment to be a very nice neighborhood restaurant that I'd highly recommend to friends & other visitors that frequent Chicago.... that is until my most recent visit. Every year, a few family members drive in from Iowa the weekend of the Chicago Auto Show. We enjoy dining out at various places & taking in other Chicago events. Chicago Chicken & Waffle House house has made the cut for our Sunday breakfast two years running! This is why I am so disappointed with yesterday's breakfast dining experience. We arrived with a party of twelve. Our wait was minimal and we were seated relatively promptly. The downward spiral began with our waitress. She came off very unapproachable. She was not unpleasant, but she not welcoming or at all friendly or inviting. It was as if our large party was a nuisance for her to service. I was not the only one in my party to take notice of this. Several of my family members made reference to this fact afterwards. (I noticed other staff smiling & seeming to friendly interact with their customers.... Our waitress barely cracked a smile.. That is until we left her an additional $10 tip on top of her already 18% automatic-gratuity factored into our $200 check.) However, I digress. Because as much as I think our server could have attempted to appreciate our patronage, I have yet to mention the reason I may never visit again. My sister in law had ordered wings (of course..lol) but when they came to the table, they were not as "hard" crunchy as she likes them. She was surprised; because she says usually they cook them just like she ask them "cooked hard, with salt & pepper"... Anyway, she'd broken a wing off, eaten a piece to see if she could just deal with it so she would not have to send them back to the kitchen. She decided they were to soft & she wanted wings fried more crunchy. The waitress obliged taking the plated of uneaten wings including the wing that had been picked off & eaten. A few minutes later, the waitress comes to the table with a plate of golden brown wings hot off the kitchen... Same wings she left with. That was not the problem. Why waste perfectly good food. The problem: Along with the untouched portion of wings the cook dumped the half eaten portion & chicken bone.. Yes, chicken bone back into the cooking oil that I'm assuming is being used to fry up the wings for everyone eating in the restaurant!! That is so unsanitary!! We immediately let the manager know. How many other times can that scenario have happened with other patrons? The manager offered "fresh" wings, but at this point can you trust any wing is "fresh"? We didn't want to make a scene, but I definitely knew I'd be Yelping about this experience. I can say with certainty, due to this experience I won't be visiting or recommending Chicago Chicken & Waffle House in the future.
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Andrew K.

As a white New York boy, it's good to finally be able to get back to my black southern roots with some of mama's chicken and waffles. My childhood best friends mom used to make this for us... I've been waiting a long time to find chicken and waffles in Chicago and they do not disappoint!
(5)
Aaron J.

Me and one of my partners came to Chicago to see the eagles game, this past November. We were going on a "hood" tour(in a cab)when we stumbled upon this place. We told the driver to let us out here, and we'll find our way back from here.**sidebar**( cab drivers are useless, for info in the Chi.) It was a Saturday afternoon. When we went in, the wait was not that bad, maybe about 20-30min. The waitress was helpful and fast. The food was real good. I had fried gizzards n waffles, my buddy had wings n waffles. I will definitely go back, next time I'm n the Chi., probably when the sixers beat up on the bulls! *** O yeah, this was my first time in a chicken/waffle joint. I'm used to traditional soul food style places in Philly.
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Jon B.

Wow, they have such a long way to go. The lines are out the door but once you get inside, you realize there shouldn't be at all. The food is mediocre, and the staff seems very inexperienced and the atmosphere is a bit gloomy. The prices are a bit high, even for the Bronze ville area. I really hope this place can turn around and do better. As for right now, unless you can make it to California, just go to say you've been.
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william t.

I always wanted to hit the original Roscoe's, but I've never been to LA. Those who have ALWAYS big-up their food. Well along comes Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles . . . The food is very good! The chicken happens to be some of, if not the best seasoned chicken around! The chicken and waffle combo is slamming! The food here is very heavy! So if you're trying to watch calories- don't even bother. HOWEVER!!! They do offer a very good grilled fish meal (you have to ask. It's not even printed on the menu). My only knock is the service. They always seem to never have enough manpower! They have to step up their service game!!!
(4)
Philippe F.

Siskel and Emmer E give this place 4 stars. The smothered chicken was aiiiiight, but the chicken sans gravy and waffles were (insert loss of words here). Mac n Cheese....Collards......etc were icing on the cake. Definitely worth a trip......
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Yohance T.

The food here is ok it is good and the staff here is nice as well. But it was kind of a little expensive to me.
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E S.

I dined here w/ a business associate and, quite frankly, it wasn't my first choice. I mean, chicken? I can get chicken a lot cheaper - and tastier for that matter. Anyway, the service was good, and the food was good, too. The ambiance is nice. I had 1 chicken breast with fries and a drink for $12.00. I could have gotten a lot more, for a lot less, at Popeyes, Churches, KFC, Harolds, need I go on...? I will likely go back to support a Black business, but I've got more than a few more places to check out first.
(2)
Rosa N.

I really like this place for their fried chicken and waffles. It's a play on the one in Cali, but it is still really good. If you are looking for a good place to go after church, I highly recommend this place.
(5)
sher f.

treated a friend to dinner here on a Friday evening. I had what was alleged to be catfish, greens, macaroni and cheese, and yams. My friend had chicken and fish, potato salad, yams, macaroni and cheese. The fish was inedible. overly salty and I am not salt sensitive as a general rule. Overheard many complaints in the restaurant that evening about the fish as I walked to the exit. I should have sent the dish back but I did not....I did bring it to the attention of management and servers but it was not addressed but I did observe others returning the catfish to their servers. The fish tasted as if marinated in pounds of salt...in fact, I even wondered if it were catfish because it looked like and tasted like perch. The macaroni and cheese was a decent side and my friend enjoyed her potato salad. The greens and yams were unsatisfactory and disappointing, floating in grease; in fact, there were almost no greens in that only a big hunk of fatty meat which I was not certain whether it was pork or turkey fat. I must admit I was very surprised at how small the portions were. the sides were served in small individuals dishes and were approximately a tablespoonful and half each. If the food had been better I probably would not have been dismayed because the food here is not cheap. Finally to add insult to injury we were served cold dry corn bread...what self-respecting southern or soul food restaurant does that? I had heard good things about this restaurant and I wish what I heard had been true since I wasted an evening of my vacation here. Service was OK but I think that the server's response to questions about the saltiness of the food should have been more than just saying that it depends upon who cooks it.
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Tiffany S.

Talk about AWESOMELY delicious food!! The spot is small but they get ya in and out as quickly as they can. The servers were kind and though I'm not from the area, anytime I visit Chicago, I will make sure to visit this restaurant!!
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Terri L S.

My fiance & I visited this establishment today. While seated relatively quickly, it took over 20 minutes for our order to be taken and nearly an hour to be served. The excuse was that they were waiting for the salmon to cook. We know it does not take an hour to cook salmon... please! When we tried to use the groupon we purchased, we were told that it could not be redeemed at their location. I asked to speak to a manager & was told they'd be with me shortly. After waiting another 15 minutes, the waiter returned saying the manager left the building (yea...right) & that I'd have to speak to the cashier! Needless to say she was in no position to make a managerial decision for which they already knew that. After being in that half empty restaurant for nearly 2 hours, was enough to make me forget how decent the food was because service was poor. Needless to say, I will never drive an hour to go there for a meal ever again in this lifetime!
(1)
Suz S.

Really good soul food. I recommend fried chicken dinner so that you can get three fabulous sides: mac-and-cheese, red rice and beans, collard greens. The only downside is no alcohol.
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Izabella d.

wowww.. saturday afteroon, starving and craving a great food. thankfully i was on the south side, with some eager friends. let me tell you, this was the best decision of the entire week. (maybe even month) i ordered the fried chicken dinner, with mac and cheese, yams and greens.. my friend the chicken and waffles combo. both were amazing. i was once the girl who didnt understand what was so appealing about this combo -- but the sweet maple syrup, the soft waffles covered in butter, the salty juicy chicken its to die for. i do wish the the crispy skin had more of peppery kick (ala CJ's eatery), but the juicy inside tender meat was great. the collard greens were very tasty, and not bitter. i will recommend the dark meat over the larger pieces of white meat for the dinner. the service was great - our waiter was friendly, helpful and went over and beyond with my take out order. just remember people love this place, its busy busy on the weekends, come before youre starving.
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Chuck N.

I knew the food was going to be great when I walked in and was the only white person. Didn't disappoint! Waffles were awesome and chicken was even better...
(4)
Latonya D.

Went tonight with my babe and the food and service was horrible. When we walked in was told it would be only 5-10 minute wait. Waited for 30 minutes. The hostess started to seat guest who just walked in and did not take their names just seated them. She finally apologized when I brought it to her attention. The waitress seemed as if she was upset about one thing and frowned while taking our order. Once food came to table my boyfriends order was wrong. It was quickly corrected buuuut.....the food was not tasty. We both ordered catfish and chicken combo. The fish was good but chicken was not seasoned at all. The greens taste like they were straight from a can. The yams and macncheese were ok. I haven't been there since 2009 and I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. Sorry!
(1)
Stephanie R.

If you want some amazing chicken and atmosphere is also wonderful this is the place to be. That waffles are good but the soul food is so much better. Greens, Mac and Chess and Sweet potatoes is excellent and I highly recommend the catfish. All around this establishment is a ten in my book!!!!
(5)
kirstjen l.

so-so The menu consists about about 8 different things, combined in different ways. Basically, fried chicken parts, waffles, grits, biscuits. Everything was pretty average. The biscuits tasted like they were from a mix. The fried chicken was very good. Gravy was WAY TOO SALTY. Waitress was nice, but didn't seem to know how to wait on customers. My partner got his meal, a few minutes later, I got a small dish of gravy, minutes after that, a biscuit, after that, the remainder of my meal & finally, as we were finishing our food, our drinks arrived... Servers were friendly & the restaurant was clean. The food was not good enough to get me to return.
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Gerrick M.

The food is pretty good if you don't have a Grandmother. My favorite thing on the menu is the Kev Mo's Law. The outside seating is pretty nice, but the inside is a very cramped. I haven't been to the Oak Park location, but I hope there is more floor space there. The servers clearly weren't put through any form of customer service training course, but they aren't completely rude. My number one complaint would have to be the take-out part of the restaurant. I've only ordered take-out 3 times from this place and all 3 times my order was incorrect. There is an outdoor entrance labelled Take Out, but that isn't where the orders are picked up. You have to go inside, push through the crowded line, walk up to the register to receive your order, and if its not ready you'll have to just stand there until the cook returns from a smoke break. There isn't an area to sit your food down to check and see if your order is correct so you end up crossing your fingers as you walk out to your car thats parked 2 blocks away from the place.
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Bryce N.

My girlfriend and I stopped by on Sunday 3/4/12 8pm we were seated promptly by the hostess which was the only plus. As soon as we got to the table our waitress slams our water on the table, and not once did she introduce herself. She came back and took our orders brought back the drink my girl ordered and had us sitting there for almost an hr waiting on our food. While we were waiting our waitress spent the whole time flirting with random dudes that walked in while we sat and watched other ppl getting their food that came in after us. We asked her how much longer the wait would be and she said she checked it and it would be ready soon. How the hell did she check it if she was behind us the entire time flirting. Don't know her name but she was a skinny dark skinned woman who had terrible looking wig/weave on her head. I have never walked out of a restaurant b4 due to bad service. I would rate the food but since we never received it I can't.
(1)
J R.

I have been dying to try chicken and waffles forever and my cousins and I finally decided it was time to suck it up and see what all the fuss is about since my cousin heard great reviews, we chose this as our spot. We got in just before 11as we heard Sundays are nuts after that time, and only waited about 20 minutes. All 4 of us ordered the chicken and waffles, along with sides to get the whole experience. Starting with the fried chicken, it is the best chicken I have ever had. Not greasy at all, incredibly juicy and crunchy. The waffle could have been a little more crisp, but that is just my taste. It had a slight vanilla/cinnamon flavor that was so good, and the combo of the waffle, with the chicken, and syrup was something I never imagined! The mac and cheese was out of this world as well as the smothered potatoes with gravy. The cornbread was a tad on the dry side, but still really good. I can't comment on the grits because I am not a fan in general. The drink options are really good, I had the iced tea with lemonade. Unreal. The whole experience was great, I haven't been able to stop talking about it!! I will definitely be back, it's one of my new favorites!
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Angie P.

how do i go about startin' this review? Let's start with... I'm not a Chicagoan, I like Ketchup on my Hot Dogs, Waffles for Breakfast and Gravy on my Potatoes. Boy, was my world flipped when I went to Chicago over Labor Day weekend. Now keep in mind, I only had 2 days in Chicago and on the 2nd day... my frenemy suggested that we try Chicken and Waffles. Here I am 2200 miles away and I decide to go have friggin' chicken waffles in the well... lets just say.. not the safest hood in Chicago. If you take the train here... it's a bit of a walk to the place and you have to pass by some sketchy folks... at least we did. Have your guard on and be safe! Remember!!! DON't TALK TO STRANGERS!!!! But once you make it here... it's well worth it? I had a fantastical time here. We walk up to the place and hot damn... we're the only asian folks there... i know... i know... a duh! it's a chicken and waffle house. We walk in the door and give our name to the host and we're told it's going to be about 2.5 hrs. side note: the host, she's super super friendly. She talks to everyone like she's known them for years. Hector, maybe she does. But she talked to us like that too. Felt 10x safer once i got into the door. Anyways after 2 or so hours, we finally get seated and we order the... CHICKEN AND WAFFLES, corn bread, gizzards, macaroni and cheese and homemade hashbrowns and one egg sunny side up. Let's start with the easy stuff... My egg would have been better had I had some soy sauce. Homemade hashbrowns were... mmm mmm good. Macaroni and Cheese was boring. Gizzards were a little too tough to chew. (side note, they messed up and tried to give us 2 extra plates of gizzards... I mean those plates were huge... how much do they think we can eat?) I've had better corn bread. Now down to the good stuff... The Chicken and Waffles... The Chicken was A-OKAY. The real 4 stars for this place is for the GRAVY... my mouth is watering as I type. I mean Gravy with Hashbrowns, Cornbread and Gravy, Gizzards and Gravy and Waffles and GRAVY! They gave me syrup but I used the gravy instead. The Gravy was DOUBLE D LICIOUS! If I could...I would swim in this too!
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Hannah D.

This place is awesome! Our most recent visit was on a Saturday early afternoon and we had a very minimal wait for a table. All the staff were very friendly and our server was attentive. The fried chicken and waffles are obviously delicious. The waffles are fluffy and buttery and the chicken is very crispy -- my husband got the chicken with onions and gravy (yum!), and it was still crispy! The sides are also great -- I don't know how they make the greens so good, not to mention the mac and cheese and red beans and rice. The corn bread is very sweet, which I didn't like, but my husband did. All around, I highly recommend this place!
(5)
Janene M.

This was my first time here and I loved it. We arrived around 10 on Saturday morning. There was no wait. It was a little loud because there was a large group there eating breakfast also. The food was delicious, I had turkey sausage, waffles and eggs with coffee and juice. I would go back again.
(4)
Lonniece B.

I like this restaurant. Its best to visit during brunch or lunch. Our waiter was nice and funny, also knowledgeable on the food quality. The service was fast, the food was delicious and the prices were just right. What more can I say? I hope this place is around for my kids to enjoy someday
(5)
Lisa L.

Perfectly seasoned crispy fried chicken and buttery syrupy waffles. The perfect heart-attack inducing meal but DAMN GOOD! That's all I have to say. Who knew chicken and waffles went together so well??
(5)
Al K.

One of my Chicago favorites. Great combination. The sides dishes are good as well. Not very many places where you can get good, hot food, that is well prepared and seasoned to taste. I'm a big fan!
(4)
Amanda A.

I had a great time when I visited the Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. It is a cute, quaint spot. It reminded me of Glady's Chicken and Waffles in Atlanta. The food was great! I went for the traditional and ordered chicken and waffles. The chicken wings were great (reminds me of my mother's cooking) and the waffles were great ( soft and fluffy like I them). The syrup was GREAT!!! It seems like it was homemade! If you want a taste of good southern food, you should check out Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles!!
(5)
A. K.

Found a parking space and for once, there was not wait so we gave it a try. We were seated quickly and our food arrived in a short time. It was just what the title says, chicken and waffles. Both were good. The waffles were spongy with a cinnamony thing going on and the chicken was flavored well. I can't comment on the drinks, I had Sprite (I wasn't in the mood for anything new in the drink department that day...sorry) but my daughter had a lemonade fruit punch concoction that when asked she said: it was alright. I'd recommend the restaurant. It's a great addition to the neighborhood.
(3)
TJ W.

This place is ok...I really don't see what the hype is all about. The space is very nice, but small and it is always crowded. I don't eat the combination of chicken and waffles, so I decided to go for the soul food. I had chicken, green, candied yams, and macaroni and cheese. The chicken wings were okay, but extremely small. My yams were a bit burnt while the greens had no taste at all. My BF ended up getting catfish, and that wasn't too great either. Overall, not the best...
(3)
Tammy Q.

After all the hoopla, my friends had to try this place. Waited in line for one hour. I actually liked it. I don't think I would wait that long again - but I would totally come back. The staff is really nice - ask for Carol. I had the Tony's special (chicken wings and waffles) and was in heaven. We ended our dinner with waffles and strawberry, so simple yet so good. I highly recommend this place.
(4)
jaime m.

one word:GRAVY. i have no idea wtf they put in it, but it is magical! i had the smothered chicken with cheese grits and i was two seconds from passionately licking the plate completly clean. perfectly fried chicken...whew. my guy had the waffles w turkey bacon, eggs, and smothered potatoes. i took a star off due to the very average waffles. they werent crispy on the outside..ugh
(4)
Jhan K.

OMG!! This was my second time visiting this establishment and though it was just ok the first time and I will say why in a minute, I thought I would give them another try. My daughter wanted to try them and so off we went for what we thought would a nice dining experience. Wrong!. First let me talk about my previous visit. I had suggested this place to a good friend and was embarrassed when we were seated at a booth with torn upholstery and presented with worn and ragged menus. I have eaten in some of the most exclusive restaurants in the US and abroad, including New Orleans, New York, Miami, Dallas, Beale Street and Michigan Avenue here in Chicago. My daughter has dined in Paris and London and we are both connoisseurs of the finest cuisine available. My profession is marketing and market research and one of my previous clients has been the National Restaurant Association Magazine where I helmed an advertising recognition research study so I know all too well about quality control and standards of service within this industry. First of all the venue was very cold temperature wise and since we were seated a few feet from the entrance, we felt a draft every time the door opened. We decided to sit on the other side of the space and promptly moved our beverages and belongings where it was markedly warmer. Our server forgot to bring us napkins and flatware. Upon seeing that we had moved, she came over and insisted that we sit back on the other side even though we politely explained why we had moved. She commanded that we sit in our previous seats, even though we had already reseated ourselves and continued to demand that we sit on "her side" because it would "mess up their computer system" Huh? There were eight people in the whole establishment which sited it could seat eighty patrons. This young lady became belligerent and copped such an attitude that our meal was almost ruined, save that the food was actually decent, although the presentation left a lot to be desired. How simple could it be for her to walk from one side of the room to the other? All common sense and thinking even slightly outside of the box seemed lost on her. The manager was no better, trying to convince us that it was cold on the side we moved too also. How would he possibly know how we felt? I would have expected better from trained monkeys. What ever happened to accommodating the customer and making them comfortable? I guess paying patrons have no say against inane rules, senseless rhetoric and plain stupidity. Though we like to dine well, we are not pretentious snobs looking for self importance by abusing the service staff. We are simple folks that simply wanted some good home cooking with a friendly ambiance. That was not accomplished here. We try to support neighborhood business and this is how we're treated. I've never been refused to sit where I want when I am patronizing an establishment. Needless to say, we didn't budge and I doubt we'll be back.
(2)
Kwoky L.

Chicken and waffles is such an odd combination but it turned out to be a good one. I found that the best way to eat it is to eat both of them TOGETHER, with some butter, drizzle of syrup and a few dashes of hot sauce. It tastes like heaven! The chicken is a little too greasy for me but it is well seasoned. I think the food here is a little overpriced; so expect to pay about $10 for chicken and two pieces of waffles. I like what I had but I probably won't come back, at least for the near future because they have the same old fast food stuff on the menu.
(3)
Lanee H.

Ok, I will admit...I was a little surprised by my experience at Rosscoe's. In a good way though..... To be honest I was expecting a ghetto, loud, obnoxious and unprofessional environment. (Sorry for pre-judging) But I was totally wrong. And I am a stickler for professionalism and have a very low tolerance for nonsense in regards to business establishments. This restaurant is located in the Historic Bronzeville neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. I was surprised by the size of the place. It was rather small, but the decor was great. It put me in the mind set of a nice jazz lounge or something. The music was appropriate and the staff wore all black attire which I thought added a great touch to the feel of the place. Most of the complaints I have heard so far about this place is the long wait. YES! That is absolutely correct! We arrived there at around 7:30pm in the evening and had to wait around 45-50 minutes to be seated. I kind of expected that since it is a new restaurant and their seating capacity was not very large from what I observed. But let me tell you...the food was totally worth the wait. I had the soul food special which included two pieces of chicken (one wing, and a breast) and three sides. The chicken was quite tasty! Just like home cooked chicken. The sides were GREAT(red beans and rice, greens, and yams). We also had a side of waffles. And of course they too were delicious! The food was FINGER LICKING GOOD! Our waiter was very kind and generous. And the service was pretty good. The ONLY complaint I had and the reason I gave it 3 stars was because of the wait (which I'm sure will get better as time goes by) and the fact that there wasn't any one to greet us at the door. It was kind of unorganized in the beginning. When I came in...people were just standing at the door in a long line. I assumed there was a wait, but there was no staff to be found anywhere. So I had to ask someone standing in the line. I eventually found a staff member and put our name on the list but I encourage them to invest in a hostess of some sort. It's totally unprofessional to just have to stand and wait and have no idea what's going on. Other than that...everything was good! Positives: Food Friendly Staff Decor Negatives: Long Wait No hostess, greeters
(4)
N W.

I have yet to eat there because each time I go the wait is over 1 hour long so I just leave!!! My last attempt just took me over the edge and I've decided not to even try again... This particular Sunday, my friend, her husband, and I decided to give it a try. We got there and they said 30 minute wait...I thought, great. An hour later, we still had not been seated. I approached the hostess and asked her how much longer did she think it would take and she said your party is next. I thought cool! Twenty minutes later (total time thus far 1 hour 20 minutes) we still had not been seated. Admittedly, the place was packed but people were leaving as evidence of the two empty tables in back that sat four each. Irritated, I started to ask this inexperienced hostess how long, and two young ladies approached her and were seated (at the tables that sat four)! My friend snapped and said "Let's go and give the White business our money." I agreed and we went to Kroll's and were seated immediately; and we are African-Americans! Someone suggested to us that we should have called in our order as that seems to work best...maybe 2 years from now I'll try carry out but for now I won't try going back there.
(1)
Dee W.

Great omelettes! I am not so much in to chicken and waffles, an original sin I know. I was a little concerned about what I would eat. I got a great omelette with a waffle on the side. The waffle was great, soft and tasty. We had to wait but when do you not have to wait for breakfast in Chicago?
(5)
Jessa J.

I had been craving chicken and waffles for weeks. Being prepared for a wait I settled in for over an hour once there. There are only 2 seats for customers waiting so if standing for long periods is not for you I would order to go. As soon as I was seated, I ordered the Saint, 1/4 dark fried chic with 2 waffles and a side order of mac and cheese. My food arrived fairly quickly and looked delicious. Digging in I found that the waffles tasted a lot like whole wheat waffles although the texture was good. The chicken was perfect on the outside but rather dry once beyond the skin. The mac n cheese is a "homemade" type with noodle being mixed with cheese and milk, it was runny and the chesse wasn't melted all the way. The food while decent wasn't what I hade been hoping for and left somthing to be desired. The staff was cordial but not really friendly and I almost felt they were being inconvienced by questions or requests. I left spending approx 20.00 for one person and dreaming about when I could make it to ATL for Gladys and Ron's.
(2)
Renee L.

Good service, good food, high price compared to what you get...
(3)
Jess J.

Had a brunch here on a late Sunday morning. The food is simply delicious. However there is almost a 1.5 hr wait to be seated which can really put one off. The combination of Chicken and Waffles is really nice
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Miranda P.

Being from the Louisiana, I have eaten a lot of good chicken and waffles. I was extremely pleased with this place! The line was super long, but my friend found out that people were waiting for a booth so the wait was longer (Tip: tell the waiter you don't need a booth and get seated quickly). We were seated in 5 minutes on a Saturday night. Our waiter was very polite, attentive, but not annoying like most waiters. The menu had so many options that seemed delicious I didn't know where to start. My friend and I are newfound pescatarians, so I was delighted to see that there was fish on the menu :) I had the Darnell, which consisted of two fried catfish fillets and a waffle. The fish was absolutely delicious. Fried perfectly!! The waffle was great as well, it wasn't crispy like I usually like, but I'll request that next time. Its a good thing I don't live in this neighborhood otherwise I'd be here everyday. Definitely try this place out Chicagoans!
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magic g.

expensive, but very classy & tasty "chicken & waffle" / "southern" joint.
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Ashley C.

After going to this place numerous times, I had to leave a review. I went here just earlier today in the late afternoon, right before the weekday evening rush. We were seated right away, but not at the greatest of tables. From where I sat I could hear staff groaning about the lack of busboys. Not exactly the best thing to hear when trying to relax. Anyway, my escort had never been so it took him a little while to figure out what he wanted but he was impressed by the dÃ©cor. As was I, the place is a gem. Our waiter came to get our order but had to be reminded to bring us menus, and he apologized for that. We were hungry so we both ordered chicken with two waffles, his smothered and mine fried. The food came in sections, first the waffles, then our sides and then our chicken. By the time the chicken came the waffles were cold which ruined it for me, but the chicken was piping hot and yummy so it made up for that. We had to remind our waiter for our drinks, and as he bent down to get them onto the table, some poor souls mashed potatoes were wiped by his tie. Kinda gross. The food, room temp and all, was great though. The waffles had a hint of vanilla and the chicken was moist and light. My date loved his food and said the greens were fabulous. Our bill was around 44 dollars, not including tip. Go early to avoid the rush, we seemed to come in during the end of it. Also avoid the funky table by the bathroom/kitchen and where the servers congregate so not to hear them cursing at each other. The music is nice and the ambiance canno be beat.
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Renee B.

The service and ambiance was great; food OK.
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Erica W.

I have visited Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles twice, and I will continue to visit. The first time, I went with a couple of friends and had about a 40 minute wait on a Saturday afternoon. Not the time to go. But the food was good, and the waffles are the best ever- It tastes like they put a little bit of cinnamon in them. The chicken is good as well, but in my opinion, it's all about the waffles. The second time I went, I took my mom (who is from Louisiana) and my sister at 10am on a Saturday. There was no wait, and my mom ordered the red beans and rice. She loved it and thought that it had alot of flavor. The eggs and homefries are just ok. The eggs lack flavor- they don't season them very well- if at all. Also, avoid the booth near the kitchen/bathroom at all costs- the aroma coming from the bathroom is not appetizing. Overall, if you want some good ol' southern cookin- this is the place to go. Just go early or later than the rush to avoid the crowds.
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Kim B.

Ok, I was surprised by the positive posts that were shared. I've heard and witnessed nothing but negative things about this place. From everything from brown water, to undercooked chicken, cheese grits that did not have melted cheese, servers that took over 30 minutes to come take an order; and then there's the 2.5 hour wait. I'm so hoping this place can turn it around and become a welcome and much needed addition to the neighborhood. But right now, I'm going to keep driving past until they've been open for a while.
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Octavia T.

With all the other good reviews, i feel bad writing this, but this just was not that great of a place. Maybe because we went an hour before close, but the chicken while, according to my partner, a bit juicy it was also dry and looked precooked. It was too greasy and the waffle a bit soggy. The worse or crazy part is they served her a back...who actually serves the back...there's no meat on it. I being a vegetarian opted for a trio of sides, yams, greens, and mac. Unfortunately, had to delete greens because of the turkey...but kudos that they make it with turkey and not pork. So i got cheese grits instead. Anywhoo, I wasn't to thrilled with the flavor, everything was a bit bland to me and lacked in that "tastes just like granny makes" feeling. Instead it was more like "hmmm, what happened" feeling. The cornbread was cold and dry and tasted liked Jiffy. Yams, were too stringy (why not use sweet potatoes) and I asked the server if they were mashed or big diced, to which he stated "big dices"...uhmmm yeah they were mashed. The rest of my party had the same sentiments, but big raves for the greens, which many ordered extra to go. And for some reason it appears the chicken wings are better than the other chicken pieces. Besides the disappointing food, the ambiance was wonderful. The place is nicely decorated and very warm feeling. And despite it being somewhat small, we felt private and conversations from other tables did not overlap and vice versa, The service staff was wonderful, efficient, and very friendly. Maybe next time I will go earlier in the day...
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Kara M.

so my roommate and i were heading to the southside to check out a shoe spot and since we were in the neighborhood we decided to grab some food. we remembered a few of our friends went here and decided to drop by. yes there was a wait but that was far outweighed by how great the food was. it took about 20 min to get a table but the wait wasn't too bad and they were seating as fast as they could. as soon as we got seated the waiter came over to get our drink orders and gave us a chance to check out the menu. since we were at the home of chicken and waffles, we knew we had to at least try that out so she went with that and i went with the catfish and we could do a swap. i got the potato salad, mac and cheese, and yams for sides. the food came out pretty fast and it was piping hot. i hadn't had catfish in a long time but this was pretty good. they use a cornmeal batter that was seasoned well, i didn't have to use a sprinkle of salt. the fried chicken was absolutely delish! cooked well with good flavor but not greasy at all. the only thing i added was some hot sauce of course. the mac and cheese was def the star of the sides, it was almost as good as my mama's! the yams were a little on the sweet side and the potato salad was heavy on the pickled relish so the flavor was a little drowned out (but you know how we are about other people's potato salad...lol). anyway, the service was quick and nice, the place was clean and the meal was def an A in my book. this place is def in my top 3 for soul food in chicago!
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Floyd W.

After following all the negative reviews about Rosscoe's online I decided to gather up my son and drive from Oak Park to have a chicken and waffle breakfast. I called ahead to make sure the credit card machine was working and got there withi 15 minutes of their opening so we would not have a long wait. This worked. We were seated within 30 minutes of arriving.The place was pretty much full by 9:15, but, as my sonpointed out, many of the 4 person tables had only 2 and sometimes 1 person seated at them. I am used to sharing tables with strangers after living in Europe for awhile but that was clearly not happening at Rosscoes. The restaurant seats 80, and my 17 year old, who works for Trattoria 225 explained to me they are merely experiencing what new restaurants go through and they will have to rearrange their seating to accommodate couples at smaller tables. Seating was really not being managed well. The food was not that long in coming, when it arrived it was great. I wanted the wholewheat flapjacks and turkey sausage, it is no longer offered. SoI got the Waffle and turkey sausage. The eggs were not necessarily scrambled as I would have liked, rather more flat and omelette-like, but they were very tasty. Maybe we can see a whole wheat waffle put on the menu in place of the flapjack. The waffles were tasty but tough on a fork. Growing pains for sure. The Chicken was nice but the portions were smaller than I expected for the price. I never got my coffee, but that is what happens when you have inexperienced wait staff. It will get better in time I expect. I'll go back, but I'll stick to my formula of going early and avoiding the crowds and calling ahead to make sure the credit card machine and cash register is working (It is the worst kind of bloated technology by the look of it). If the Brits can spend 1 billion on air terminal that does not work well, I will give Rosscoes a minute to get their act together before condemning them to hell for bad management. I am happy to see such a nice looking place on that corner in the neighborhood where I grew up and was introduced to the arts. It looks good on that corner. I hope that they do outdoor seating when it gets warm. There is a nice wide sidewalk to supplement seating. Rosscoes brings class to the neighborhood and it warms my heart to see it there. I will go back in about a month and write another review to see if we can get to 5 stars. My 17 year old is a harder critic than I am, so he will contribute to the next review.
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lisa l.

If you've ever had Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in LA, you will not be disappointed. As a matter of fact, I liked this place a lot better. Try the pecan waffles, along with your meat of choice (chicken, fried catfish, bacon...the sky is the limit.)
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Sunshine A.

Not Roscoe's or Glady's Knights...but it did the job. The menu was a bit confusing as it just seems to have the same items combined in a different numbers of ways, therefore there is not much to choose from in general. I had the smothered chicken and waffles and it was pretty good. The staff was friendly, but inattentive as I had to flag the waitress down a few times. Other than that, the experience was decent. I'd go back.
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Akiba B.

The only thing stopping this from being five stars is the seating. There just isn't enough and the wait was 35 minutes at 10:40 p.m. The food was absolutely perfect. I'm a waffle-head and I've never had waffles so buttery. The chicken was a pretty good compliment. My SO had mac and cheese which tasted like Kraft with the addition of a pound of real cheese. The service was fast, the ambiance was on point and the vibe was delightful. I'm plotting my next visit now, even as a vegetarian.
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City D.

Had an opportunity to eat here on Saturday. The food was delicious, and the service exceptional. I'm planning on going back soon.
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Shauna R.

This place is always packed but they move very quick. Don't be afraid of the line because they will get you seated sooner than you can think. It is an interesting set up because the people in the line can watch you eat, but I am never bothered by it because I am always enjoying my food. Their waffles are awesome!
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Hip Mama F.

The wait is super long, it doesn't matter what time of day it is. They have finally offered carry-outs so that helps. If you can stand the wait, you will not be disappointed. I personally can't wrap my brain around chicken w/waffles and have yet to try the combo. I can attest that the chicken is the best thus far. The staff is very friendly and accommodating...That counts for alot!!!
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Buttermilk P.

If any of you are familiar with the Waffle House, these waffles are very similar in texture and shape. However, these are 10 times more flavorful. The food here is very good. I got the 'Rosemary", a huge omelette filled with chicken and cheese; my wife got the 'Betty Lou', a half chicken and two waffles. We could only eat 1/4 of the stuff (leftovers.....hooray!)
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Cherise M.

I and a few of my Sorors visited this place for breakfast yesterday(most of us for the first time) I must say we really enjoyed our meal. I had the #25( Waffle, Chicken(White) eggs and grits), it was totally delicious, our waiter was attentive and quite comical. The coffee was very tasty. I visited Roscos in LA many years ago and am happy to report that I no longer have to wait to return to California before having my tasty Chicken and Waffles. BTW, The waffle was perfect for me because I don't care for the thick waffle that I usually get from other places.
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Katie F.

I came here with a large group the other day. We arrived early and had called ahead so there was a table waiting for our party (about 20 people). The waitstaff was very courteous and accommodating for our big group. I had the fried catfish with potato salad. It was good, but I felt it was overpriced for what you get. Most people in my party seemed to enjoy their food very much. The establishment itself is very clean and nice. I probably wouldn't go back here since it's so out of the way for me and it's a bit too expensive for the quality of the food, but it IS good.
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Laura M.

Lunch on a Thursday. In and out in about one hour (party of two). James, our server, was very attentive - water filled when empty and he checked in on us about 3 to 5 times to make sure we were doing okay. I ordered a combo with fried chicken, catfish, and 3 sides (mac n cheese, potato salad, collard greens). Fried chicken was perfect (with hot sauce), cat fish could have used lemon, greens a teenie tad salty, potato salad very flavorful as far as potato salads go. Peach cobbler for dessert was nice and hot and we got it a la mode. Yum!!!
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Dee L.

Okay, it doesn't seem that I will ever have the true experience of CC&W. Additionally, I will never know how good their Peach Cobbler is because they never have this item. This is my third attempt at carry out within the past 3 years. I have waited to go back for several months in between because the experience has always been JUST that bad. Given these 3 encounters I can only imagine what the true dining experience must be like. I have posted about each experience before and each time I am even more disappointed. I believe in supporting businesses in my neighborhood. I literally live right across the street and this time I decided to try a different approach to ordering my food. In the past, I have ordered via telephone or in person and experienced delays in receiving my order in upwards of an hour or more. With each experience I have been told that they have ran out of the requested sides. I am cracking up because I have only ordered sides, and I fail to see the difficulty in maintaining staples. This go around I ordered and paid for my 2 sides online. I purposefully waited 30 minutes before going across the street to pick up my order. When I get there I am told that there is a 2 hour wait because one of my sides is in the oven. The cashier asked me if I wanted to wait.Huh???? She then had difficulty figuring out that I had pre-paid because I placed the order online. I requested a refund due to the 2 hour delay and was initially told that they could not refund my money. As a result they asked me several time if I wanted a substitute for my order. NO. Then after some persistence I was told that my money had been refunded and that I needed to take his word because they could not issue a receipt. A small decently dress guy then handed me the remaining sided item. When I requested a bag, his reply was that he thought I was being eco-friendly. While I presumed that he was making a joke I had failed to see the humor given they had now already sucked 35 minutes of my time for 1 side order. I asked multiple times for the manager on duty. Finally, I was acknowledged by the manager but "I" had to politely ask him to share his name. I shared with him my previous experiences, however he never asked me my name nor did he seem interested that I am a neighborhood customer After my inquiry he shared that he was the owner's cousin who is in training to manage the soon to be open restaurant in Cleveland. smh. Good luck with that. All I can say is that whenever I am asked about the CC&W by my family and friends who come to visit I will be sure to share an accurate assessment of my encounters.
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Sandra May L.

Waiting for almost an hour being seated but the food and everything was honestly worth the wait! The setting of the place gives you a jazz feeling and the service was excellent :) When the food came out, I was just too excited. I ordered the Tonya's Choice and definitely was good! The Mac and cheese is to die for too! As well as the fried catfish :) Definitely recommend if you're craving for soul food or simply just for chicken and waffles.
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Vicky B.

Chicken and waffles, yes, please! This is one of my favorite dishes and although readily available not necessarily prepared like this. In Vegas I am used to a fancy rendition of it when really what I want is a true fried chicken which this was. I had Tonya's Choice, three wings and waffle. I also ordered a thigh on the side. The waffle was a little on the soft side for me. It could have kept it in the toaster a little longer. Three of us shared the Peach Cobbler topped with ice cream and we all liked it. Service was friendly and fast. I'm taking away one start because there floors made me a little uncomfortable. They have rugs everywhere but the tile portions are very slippery.
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Josalyn M.

The food is great despite a lengthy wait for a table. The lines can be terrible on the weekends. Too bad this location does not offer jazz and byob bottle service. Almost everyone I bring to this establishment can find something on the menu they enjoy. By the way the checkout can be cumbersome so wear comfortable shoes.
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Amber B.

Worst service of my life. I only gave them one star because zero stars isn't an option. Don't get me wrong the food is great, but timing is terrible. I ordered online to pick up in an hour. I get there an hour later after I ordered online and they mysteriously can't find my order( which was already paid for!). After getting the run around for about 25 minutes, my order "conveniently" is found and is ready immediately...meaning they didn't even make it until I asked about it. Without checking the order my boyfriend drives home only to find out after 1.5hours of waiting, the order is wrong!!!!
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Mary C.

Very busy and very crowded. The food was good. The chicken was very crispy and juicy. Delish. The waffle was ok. Too soft and thick for my taste. I request well done or crispy for the waffle but still came out soft. I figure they pre-made it because it's busy. I ordered a side of over-easy eggs... it took awhile for it to come and in a heavy glaze of oil... so... I guess just the fried chicken is worth it. The service was nice. Our server was busy and the cashier came by to check on us. Overall... I will come back for the chicken but probably not for waffles.
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Ericka A.

I'm somewhat of a latecomer to the sweet and savory craze. To be honest, simply the thought of chicken and waffles together (more specifically, fried chicken and maple syrup) disgusted me. However, a friend of ours treated us to dinner here a couple years ago, and I wasn't about to be that jerk who ruins a perfectly good outing by complaining about things that I only thought I wouldn't like. Thus, I gave it a try. Now I'm a fan! Aimee M. and I were in the area for the Health & Fitness Expo at McCormick Place (don't laugh) and I had suggested grabbing a late lunch here. We arrive around 2:30pm and the line was just out the door. I put in a table request and we waited quite a while. It was a little annoying to see a number of smaller tables go unused for the majority of the time we waited, but it all made sense when they got to a larger party and pushed them together. It would be nice to be seated as they can accommodate you, but there's something to be said for playing fair and making sure you get people seated in order. And we lucked out when a party of about 8 people ahead of us decided they didn't want to wait any longer and left. I decided to order the Betty Lou combo, which is a 1/2 fried chicken (I got a mix of white and dark) with 2 waffles. I also ordered a Strawberry Lemonade and Aimee and I split some Greens (She thought they were too salty but I LOVED them. They are cooked with ham.), Mac and Cheese (I'd probably skip it next time but she was very happy with it.), and the Yams (This was the winner!). Our wait for a table was long but the delivery of the food was phenomenally fast. We ordered, we chatted a short while, I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and came back to a table full of delicious dishes. There was so much food that we both had leftovers and it was only about $25 each. They weren't doing this the last time I was there, but there's a guy now who comes to the tables and will take your picture and print them on the spot for $10. He also gives you a code to request a digital copy. A lot of people seemed to really like this and I think it's sweet that someone is there to capture happy moments with friends and family.
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Micha N.

We had a good experience. No long wait, probably because we went around 2pm on a holiday weekend. The service was fine. We got exactly what we ordered and it was tasty, especially the chicken. The grits could use a little something. Dill maybe.
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Teschia B.

It was pretty good. This time around. The first was a fail for me, but the chicken was cooked and seasoned well. The sides were also good. We went in looking for breakfast, but changed when there was no pork sausage or bacon. Before you judge...my mother was visiting from Georgia and as she said "She is from the south and she eats pork." Love you mumma! It took some time to get our drinks, but once the waiter arrived he was great waiter and served our table perfectly. Will defo be going back.
(4)
A D.

Good food. Great service. Small place but wonderful at their craft. I enjoyed 3wings, Mac, yams, greens, cornbread, & waffle. Everything was perfect. I will return. Service was wonderful.
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Aimee M.

The Wait! Oh my gawd the Waaaaaait! This was Saturday about 2:30 in the afternoon and the line was just outside the door. Since this was my first visit I didn't know if it was usually this busy at this time but a lady who got in line behind us said "I should know better than to come here on a Saturday". So I guess that answered that. Ericka A and I arrived here after getting our Shamrock Shuffle race packets at McCormick Place--note to self, if coming here after a packet pick up, bring some of the free snacks so I can eat something while we wait. What made the wait even more unbearable is that you are literally standing above the dining area while you wait and you can see and smell all the delicious food at the tables. So probably about 45 stomach rumbling mouth watering minutes later we are finally seated. The host was an adorable older man who apologized for the wait but welcomed us and thanked us profusely for choosing to visit the restaurant. You can imagine how busy this place was that day. Servers buzzing around, tables getting cleared, pick up orders getting picked up...the saving grace is that our food was delivered to our table in record fast time. And it was freakin' delicious. We both opted for the chicken and waffles entree and split a side of fried catfish, yams, collard greens and mac n cheese. Everything was really good. The chicken was crispy and tender. A bite of chicken with waffle and bit of syrup reduced me to a happy mushy mess. The yams were just as sweet and flavorful as I thought they would be. The Mac n Cheese had the bits of crusty oven crisp cheese that I love. The catfish had a wonderful cornmeal crust and cooked to perfection. Added some hot sauce to add a little kick and once again I am sighing in contentment. Although it was a nice sized serving, the greens were just too salty for me. The waffle, which also had good flavor, wasn't as crispy soft as i like, it was more like a sponge cake, but was still a good vehicle for the chicken. I ended up with leftovers that made for a perfect midnight snack after my race. I'd love to go back but not sure when the lowest wait times would be. Anyone want to help a girl out? is there even a short wait time for this place? Seems like everyone wants in on this chicken fried goodness.
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Janell M.

Do not go if you're hungry because you will wait over an hour to be seated and over an hour to eat. Your patience will definitely be tested
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Ron B.

Where do I begin? I visited this restaurant in July. We called in an hour ahead(4:30PM). We still had to wait in a long line (1.5 hours) and watch other people eating. Finally, we were called to our table. Additional wait time for food was 35 minutes. The waffles were ok, but chicken was room temperature. Prices were around $8-12 dollars based on your side items. It is too bad that the size of the restaurant limits the service. The parking is not available exclusively for the area(street), so if you are out of town you may have a problem. Better food serving temperature and shorter wait time would have raised the star rating.
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Lin C.

This visit was on Sunday March 8, at 11:00 AM, prior to the Sunday brunch rush. This review is pretty much based on service. There were 2 other small table of 3 people there when we got there. We were seated immediately and rushed to put in our orders, before we had water or silverware on the table. We had to tell the server 2x we were not ready to order. I ordered the Nicole Marie's : 2 piece dark with your choice of one of the following: waffle, potato salad or fries for $8.75 I have to admit that this place has one of the best waffles I've ever tasted in my life. There is a hint of cinnamon, vanilla, and possibly nutmeg in the waffle. This is a straight up deliciously thin and chewy waffle that hardly needs the butter and maple syrups that comes with it. It's tasty all on it's own. Don't confuse the waffle for the stuff you would get at IHOP. Those are Belgium waffles and quite frankly I find them to be boring. I went with a chicken thigh and a leg. The leg was small, but well seasoned. The thigh was a relatively small piece, but juicy and melt in your mouth delicious. I'm usually really good about snapping pictures of the food and menu for comparison, but I left feeling peeved and unsatisfied from the service experience. By the time we got our food ( roughly 11:15 AM), the restaurant was slammed packed. We had to hunt down our server to get extra napkins, water, and to place a to go order. The server did not look pleased that we didn't put our to go order from the start. When we did receive our food, it was a good thing that we checked because we got pieces of chicken that we did not ask for. When we asked to have the server corrected, more annoyed looks. While I understand that the restaurant is busy and that it is not your fault that the cooks just threw whatever pieces of chicken into our to go boxes, you are still the face and representing the restaurant.
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Ying G.

Mmmmmmmmmm! Everything! Fried Chicken smothered in a delicious home made gravy, seasoned Red Beans over Rice. Collard Green cooked with Smoked Turkey, topped off with a big slice of Corn Bread. Just sooo good...
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Meg S.

The food is great, but I think the sides outshine the actual chicken and waffles. I'm also a fan of the fried catfish. Almost always fresh, you can't go wrong. And if you were smart, you'd order delivery....but that's none of my business.
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Krystal J.

Me and my friend came here on a beautiful Friday morning in August. Was greeted with the best service and the atmosphere was very peaceful and filled with neo soul and jazz playing. We had never been here so we asked our waitress Tonya for her suggestion. She told us all of her breakfast and dinner favorites and since we were headed back to school we tried everything. The chicken and waffles were great but the real star was the candied yams and catfish! Great place to go must try.
(5)
Virtie P.

Their food was good and the service was great! I've been here a hand full of times and never a bad moment.
(4)
Chris G.

Great food and a welcome spot in Bronzeville. So good Oak Park had to recruit them into their community.
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Jeffrey C.

Let's double down on the fried chicken reviews, shall we? I just posted one for Chicago-famous Harold's, so why not another for the commonly known preeminent chicken and waffle house of Chicagoland? Unfortunately for this place, like Harold's, I grade on a Houston curve. And I've not had better chicken and waffles than at the Breakfast Klub, a Houston institution. But let's talk Chicago. The place is in the corner office of a small strip with some apartments atop, in a not un-quaint part of Chicago's south side. The brownstone architecture around the neighborhood is, in fact, rather nifty. Additionally, this restaurant's proximity to Cellular Field, with not much else nearby besides chain food, makes it a particularly good pre-game stop if you're going to a Sox game. But it's all about the food, and Chicago's Home has good, but not great, chicken and waffles. Like Harold's, this location suffers from the absurdly small chicken. A quarter meal with a waffle sets you back above a Hamilton; there's no reason to be stingy with the bird for those prices. Unlike Harold's, the chicken here is decently good with a nice flavor--think mild at Church's or Popeyes. The waffle is wholly disappointing. it's soft and soggy, like an Eggo waffle that's been exposed to too much frostbite and can't shed the water weight in the toaster. The waffle requires copious dunking in the syrup, a big no-no. Beyond the chicken and waffles, Chicago's Home has an extensive menu, and we helped ourselves to some red beans and rice and greens as sides, both tasty. I'd been particularly craving red beans and rice, after having gone on multiple diatribes about how impossible it is to find proper cajun food in Chicago (and no, Heaven on Seven does not count). So just having a red beans and rice option was good enough for me to like it. There's some complaints about the wait time, but we came entirely off-peak and had no issues with service or wait. The place is clean, there's street and lot parking, and the food is good, if not spectacular.
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A L.

Long wait. The Kev Mo Law is everything. Fried chicken & diced home fries in gravy. Biscuits could truly stand some more butter, but everything else makes up for it. Would y'all please learn to keep some BBQ sauce on-hand, please & thank you!
(5)
Jamie J.

I decided to try this place as I live in the area and popped in on a busy Sunday. I was told the wait would be 45 minutes, but I was sat sooner (lonely party of one lol). As I said it was busy so my server Jerry was servicing multiple tables in his area. I ordered the Nicole Marie's with a waffle and extra wing. It was delicious. Waffle was hot, syrup warm, chicken fresh out the fryer. The cups are small for $2.25 and an extra wing was $2.40 and t as extremely tiny. Those were the reason for 4 instead of 5 stars. But the food was delicious. Jerry and the rest of the staff were very friendly. I'd definitely come back.
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Benita J.

The one star given to the Bronzeville Chicken and Waffles restaurant is a reflection of their attention to detail and not the food. For me, you can't have a good restaurant if your service and attention to detail is not as good as the food. I live less than a mile away from the restaurant so I REALLY want to support it, but atlas, I cannot. I ordered the fish & chicken combo to go because I really didn't have time to wait for a table. Hence, I'm sorta in a rush with a limited time for dinner. When i got my food I was a little turned off because by the time I got to my car all of the green, yam, and mac/cheese juices were floating at the bottom of my bag (these side dishes should have bee packed in their own container with lids). When I got home I realized the fish from the "fish & chicken" combo was missing. Mistakes happen so I called the restaurant to find out if the fish could be delivered (it's a short distance away but I don't have time to go back). Tried calling several times but I just get a busy signal. Now I'm annoyed. I go back to the restaurant to let them know (1) you left out the fish (2) I'm now annoyed because I wasn't able to reach anyone on the phone. Things went from bad to worse. The manager calmly explained I can either get a $5 refund for the missing piece of fish or wait 30 minutes for another piece. At this point both options seemed absolutely ridiculous because I've now wasted an hour trying to get a "quick" dinner and my only recourse is $5 (out of the $17.50 spent) or spend even more time waiting. In one word...AAAAARRRGGGHHHH!!!!
(1)
Reece G.

Patronizing with this franchise for the first time and I am impressed. I am visiting from Texas and am quite accustomed to good southern food and this spot is just that...good food! I ordered the Aunt Joyce's and everything was well cooked and seasoned just right. The staff was friendly and professional. Clean restrooms. Nice decor. Should I return to Chicago, I will definitely be back.
(5)
Hector F.

So my girlfriend called to complain of the service that we had even asked if there was a problem because we were a mixed race couple manager replied not a problem we have Mexicans working in the back I guess I came in the wrong door
(1)
Jacquelyn M.

They seem to have issues accomodating a party of more than 4. The host couldn't even estimate a wait time. Once we were seated our server was polite and the waffles were very good, however the chicken seemed to lack seasoning.
(3)
Ashley A.

I checked this place out while visiting Chicago. The food was great! I did not opt for the chicken and waffles; however, I had a spread of soul food. Definitely get your money's worth and some mouth-watering food! Not to mention, the wait staff was very attentive. Overall a great place to dine!
(4)
Jerome H.

Far less than enjoyable experience. My guest and I, unknowingly, arrived 45 minutes before close and received no indication from the host that some items were unavailable. The server approached the table and took our drink order, water for my guest and coffee for me. "The coffee machine is shut down already," says the server. As if to say the excuse was acceptable. The "we're closing shuffle" continued as my dinner selection needed chefs approval, the condiments served with the meal were served in takeout plastic and my pecan waffle arrived to the table halfway through the meal. As I settled the check the manager asked "How was our meal?" To which I replied, "Less than enjoyable." Her response was a perfect match to the rest of the experience--a succinct "okay". I get that it's cold, staff is underpaid and ready to go home at the end of the day. Conversely, the last guest in should receive the same service as the first of the day, no matter what.
(3)
Jackie M.

Overrated. It was okay, but not amazing. The fried chicken was good. The waffle was very thin and flat. I really like the extensive combination and variety the menu has to offer. My experience here was not quite memorable.
(3)
Letitia L.

Awesome food, Luis is the bomb diggity. My first experience, I crave more. Thank you so much.
(5)
Johnny B.

The food was fine but to be fair I stopped eating fried food 5 years ago. The service was ok. The waiter forgot to put in my pecan pancakes and went back to correct this. The biggest problem I had was when I finished my meal. I ordered something at the register. After 10-15 minutes I hadn't gotten my order so I spoke to the cashier and she said my order's coming. After 25-30 minutes I spoke to the cashier a second time and the cashier went to the back and found they hadn't started my order. They made it in 5 minutes. There is to much for the cashier to do at lunch time. She's taking orders and taking payment for customers who have finished their meal. She needs help at the lunch hour. The line to pay your bill was as long as 6-8 people at times. I waited quite a while to pay my bill because of the orders on the phone. She said sorry for the wait but even McDonalds offers you a coke when they make you wait. After this Groupon I won't return.
(2)
Just E.

Food was good. Service was HORRIBLE. My family and I have been here four times and each time the service is lackluster. The waiters aren't knowledgeable of the menu, which some had issues seeing due to the poor lighting. We were seated near the door and during the middle of our meal half the table had to get up because they seated a wheelchair bound customer towards the back of the restaurant and she wasn't able to fit through to exit the building which had us thinking, why would they put her back there if they knew she wouldn't be able to get back out. On a side note. Since we've been here over time we have noticed that the waffles are getting thinner which sucks because you have a lot of chicken and little to no waffle.
(2)
valerie r.

Sooo, I use to love the food here, but now I don't. It was just this past Wednesday afternoon when I heard that an Uncle Remus Chicken opened up on the south side and a couple of my co-workers and I were going to try it out. To my surprise we ended up down the street from Chicago's Chicken and Waffles and I said, "Hey, I didn't know it was all the way over here, we might as well go to Chicago's chicken and waffles!" And, of course, they said "Yes, let's do it!" We were all excited. There was no wait. The place was about half full. I ordered my usual, Tonya's Choice, because their wings are always so good. SMH. The food came and immediately we all noticed the chicken. All the wings were really small, looked really old and refried. I couldn't believe it. I have never gotten bad food here. So I said to the waitress, "These wings are really skimpy. This one doesn't even have all the meet on the bone." She said, "okay and she would see if she could get me a couple more." She came back and said, "All the chicken looks the same and gave me 4 more of the skimpy old wings." I was extremely disappointed. This chicken looked like it had sat on the stove all night and then someone put it back in the fryer to reheat it And to add insult to injury, my waffle was barely done. I'm wondering if the original owners still own the place or are they under new management or something. I'm hoping that this won't happen again. I have another groupon that I let expire for here and I want to at least get the value I paid for it so I will return, only for that reason. If things are better, I will update my review.
(1)
Kristina F.

i love this restaurant. their food is so delicious. i get the chicken with the fish, three sides, and sometimes a waffle (i like leftovers :yeshrug: ). im picky about the sweet potatoes i eat, and theirs are up to my standards. i love the red beans and rice, the mac and cheese could be more.... solid? more firm, al dente. the servers are nice enough, the price is decent, and again, the food is delicious. i also love the dark interior. the bathrooms are clean. such a great little small restaurant. and when there is a long line, the wait isnt that long
(4)
Oscar S.

Had lunch at this location today.My first time at this spot.Altgough,not my first time at Home of Chicken and waffles.I was introduced to them a few years ago at their Oak Park location and INSTANTLY became a huge fan.Im so happy that theres a location near the lakefront since Im an avid fisherman and am ALWAYS at the lakefront fishing YEAR ROUND.I make sure to spread the word to EVERYBODY I know so they too can experience their AMAZING food.Im a fan FOREVER!!!!!!
(5)
La A.

I will never go to this restaurant again. Expensive and small cheap portions. An example, Tonyas choice on the menu cost $ 8.95 which included three baby wings...and I mean baby wings and ONE waffle. I purchased two dinners and cost over $20.00 dollars. A total dissappointment. I will never go there again, unless I just feel like just blowing some money on an expensive snack.
(1)
Adrian V.

Delicious food is all I have to say. The coffee is great the waffles are tasty & the chicken is tremendous .. Def will be back again
(5)
Britany S.

My best friend was raving about the food at Chicago's and because I had never had a real southern type meal (collard greens, red beans and rice, etc) I was counting down the days till I could finally try it. She warned me it would be busy so I hopped out the car to get in line while she found parking. She was right the restaurant was busy but they are very quick and efficient and my wait was not long. The restaurant is very charming and the dÃ©cor is very warm, welcoming and comforting. I was surprised and impressed when the hostess pulled out my chair for me to sit. As I looked around I notice the restaurant was filled with well dressed, happy families (It was a Sunday and I assume most of them were coming after church) it was just a beautiful sight to see. The menu is extensive and I wanted to order absolutely everything but I decided the dark meat combo with a side waffle to split with my best friend. The combo came with three sides and corn bread. I chose the Mac and cheese, Cajun rice and beans and the collard greens. I don't eat pork so the waiter informed me that they make the collard greens with turkey (I assumed smoke) because I know some people make it with ham hocks (form recipes I've read haha). To wash it down we ordered their famous strawberry lemonade. I am actually smiling while I write this review thinking back on how good this food was. It was perfect! The fried chicken was moist on the inside, with a nice crunchy skin not too thick or thin and seasoned to perfection. The mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy like a mac and cheese should be. The collard greens tasted NOTHING like I thought they would they were the bomb! I never knew greens could taste so good, that turkey gave it some real flavor. I need to learn how to make that entire meal because I have been craving it ever since. Oh, I can't forget about that lemonade that was the real deal and not made from concentrate. It was sour like lemonade is supposed to me but the real chunks of strawberries is what made this lemonade the best lemonade I've ever had. If you don't like sweet/sour drinks I would not recommend it but if you do order it. We ordered another round of drinks to go. I also have to mention my waitor Talial did an exceptional job. She answered all our questions, the service was speedy, efficient and she regularly checked up on us even though the restaurant was packed. Can't wait to go back, I hadn't planned on going back to Chicago till next year but the pull is too strong.
(5)
Ademola A.

Food was okay. Nothing special at all. I had the Tonya choice. Chicken was on the small side. Waffles were kinda hard and chewy. The red beans and rice was okay. I like the peacan pancakes though. But all in all not worth the hype in my opinion.
(3)
Amanda C.

Came here with a groupon with my cousin- OH. MY. YUM. Chicken and waffles honey!!!! Service was great- my only complaint is that it was hot as hell in there!!!! The chicken was cooked to perfection- the waffles complimented it well. Food came out quick- it was delicious!!! We both enjoyed our food. The serving is definitely enough for two. Can't wait to come back and try something else!
(4)
Bethtina W.

Okay there were good things and bad things... Good service from the waitress and host. In fact, that's the main reason for the four stars. The manager was an arrogant ass, with a short person complex. But luckily the host, an older tall glass of water, intervened smoothly. So whatevs... The food was definitely do-able. The chicken was fried perfectly, as was the catfish. Neither had a ton of flavor. But the chicken was cool with hot sauce. The fish, too, but it was really bland. The waffles were okay, not bad, but definitely didn't knock our socks off. The best thing was their syrup. They put some kind of cinnamon in it. Overall, everything was good. I liked it and would go back in the future.
(4)
Sara C.

Hands down the best in Chicago! Great staff and atmosphere! The place was inviting! The waiter James provided excellent service!
(5)
Jennifer G.

The food is to die for! The staff is great. The food is served quickly. There is plenty of parking. Even though there's a long wait if you arrive at the restaurant after 12 noon, it is worth the wait.
(4)
NoFirstname M.

Worst service EVER!! We waited an hour and NEVER got our food. Everyone around us was served before us. We came all the way from HOUSTON TEXAS!!! I HATE This place!!! Wish I could give it ZERO!!!
(1)
Alexia W.

When this place first opened up I thought it was the absolute best place ever. I went this past Friday and felt disappointed with the food and atmosphere in general. It's a compact space so of course the wait for a table is long. When I finally was seated, I got moved to a different seat. I was able to place my order and after waiting for what seemed like a hour if not 45 mins at the least. I got my food and it was a bit cold. The chicken could have been cooked a little more. I will give them the benefit of the doubt and say that they give nice presentation of the food.
(2)
christy C.

So, this will be my absolutely last time ever patronizing this restaurant. Unlike my last review my food came early via delivery, that was only thing good about it. The food was so tough, as if it was cooked yesterday! I wouldn't recommend this place to my enemy, bad food, old waits, horrible customer service!
(1)
Cody C.

Waited an hour for pancakes, got the wrong order, waited another 20 minutes to get bland, mediocre at best pancakes. Everyone around us had wrong orders as well. Not sure how this place stays in business. Bad food, bad service.
(1)
Michelle L.

I have been to Chicago Chicken and Waffles several times. When they first opened, they were awesome. The food was fantastic, and still is, however, the service in some aspects has slipped. Twice I have gone in and had the same server be extremely slow, forgetful and unprofessional with customers. She kept referring to people as honey, baby or sweetie. If I wanted to go to Mel's Diner and meet Flo, I would go back to the late 70's for a recap of the sitcom Alice. People who came in after me, got their food before me. I ordered a Tonya's Joy, that never came, until after I stopped the manager to complain. It appeared that everyone who sat in her section that day, complained about her service and how slow moving she was. When speaking to the manager, he was very accommodating, however, they really need to deal with this individual and her work ethic.
(2)
Hsia F.

Pro: -Easy to locate -Ample Parking -Great Menu -Great staff - friendly and knowledgeable Cons: -The "waiting" line.....its a small ramp that overlooks the patrons eating at their tables. Now imagine a hungry guest in line.....waiting for 45 mins+ just staring at you eat - the pressure ruins the appetite - IMO -The smell - it smells like the "original" the carpet or something needs to be changed -The recipe's - Ive gone to the Oak Park location many times and something in the mac and cheese isn't the same at this location. Oak Park also serves my food hot....my order was..... 'meh' I just think in general the layout of this space needs to be overhauled moreso than anything else. Everything else is a simpler fix but I won't be visting this location again purposely.
(3)
Sheena S.

Sad to say but this is no longer a favorite restaurant of mine. Every time now the waffles are soggy and sometimes even to cold to melt the butter. Several times dining in or even ordering take out the waiters forget food that I have ordered and don't give me all of my food, Just yesterday I ordered takeout and had to go back twice to still not end up with everything I ordered. On the other hand the fried chicken still taste amazing, absolutely delicious.
(2)
Emani H.

Terrible service, took 45 minutes for our food to come. No offered refills when the time was appropriate.
(1)
Maine M.

We are sitting down for an hour and still don't have our food!!! Not sure if I'll be here again any time soon, especially on a weekend!!!!!!
(1)
San C.

DONT ORDER OR WASTE UR MONEY This is the lowest star review I can give..ordered delivery 2 and a half hours later no food and 3 excuses..don't waste your time.go somewhere else.even in restaurant customer service is bad and food is greasy After doing some research this is a common problem..they take orders for delivery and give excuses until closing time. There is a call to the customer about some unfortunate event that prevents them from delivery at all..so you're dinner plans are cancelled 3 hours later
(1)
Tiffany X.

Today was maybe my 15th time going to what I always call simply, "Chicken and Waffles," and even though I know service can be hit or miss, I always go back because 1) it's not far from my home 2) it's SOUL FOOD that is not far from my home 3) I want to support a Black-owned business and 4) when they're good, they're really good. But therein lies the problem: Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is inconsistent in both service and quality. Since the place is usually jam packed, I thought we would stop by for (what, at any other establishment would be considered a quick) breakfast (but I know no visit to this restaurant can ever be quick--whether they are crowded or not). Though servers are usually pleasant and personable, service is always pretty slow. Our order was simple: 1 grits/eggs combo (consisting of 1 egg, grits, biscuit, and coffee) and 1 eggs/turkey sausage combo (consisting of 2 eggs, 2 sausage, and toast). The waitress asked how we wanted our eggs; when I said, "fried hard," she looked puzzled, so I elaborated. "Similar to over easy, but flipped so the yolk is completely cooked." But before that happened, the first indication of trouble was the waitress never having heard of the grits special. Actually, even before that, she gave me the finger...to wait, when I attempted to get her attention. I opened my mouth, and she held up the pointer/wait finger twice. Though stunned, I laughed it off and when she returned, I asked for a high chair, something she should have offered when she saw me enter with a toddler. She told us if we needed a high chair, we would need to move because a high chair would be in everyone's way if we remained in our booth. Um, ok. Whatever. We moved. When after about 20 minutes, a table of 6 or more received a round of coffee, I felt relief - maybe they had just brewed coffee and I would finally get my cup? Still, none came to me, and still, we waited for our eggs specials. When the table to my left - seated after us in the booth we had to move from - received coffee, I finally asked our server (at the risk of getting the wait finger again), if I could have my coffee. I told her it came with the meal and she looked surprised, but finally went to get it. Another 20 minutes pass and the waitress stops by to ask if we want home fries instead of grits. Um, NO? Another 10 minutes pass and the food arrives. Both combos have scrambled eggs instead of fried eggs (despite my specifying and defining FRIED), the grits combo is missing the biscuit, and the turkey sausage is room temp. I immediately tell her, we ask for FRIED eggs. She acts as if this is her first time hearing this, and again puzzles over the meaning. I explain what I mean AGAIN, and she says ok. Returns with two servings of SCRAMBLED EGGS THAT LOOK LIKE THEY WERE DOUSED IN SOY SAUCE. I should have taken a picture. I'm not exaggerating. Upon further inspection, I assume the cook decided to just scramble and char the eggs to, you know, get a fried *effect". WTF. I totally laugh in the waitress' face. She laughs too. This is ridiculous. I thank her and get the hell on. Sigh. I so want to go in there and have a perfect experience, but it's truly always something with them. Either the food will be great and the service will be atrocious, or the service will be great and the food will be crazy. I've had both. My suggestion: go with patience, proceed with caution, be specific in your orders, and don't be afraid to assert yourself for what you want.
(2)
Marshall P.

I've never tasted a single thing I didn't enjoy. I can't leave there without having mac n cheese and yams.
(5)
Max M.

Horrible Service. Great job at over cooking chicken. Waited 30 minutes in line then sat down and waited another 30 minutes for waitress to come. Pecan waffles are gritty and gross. Would give 0 stars, If the Strawberry Lemonade, Gravy Potatoes, and Red Beans and Rice weren't so amazing.
(2)
Kiah D.

TERRIBLE! 50 dollars given away. Called to complain no manger no supervisor available, but if I was placing an order I would have been able to speak with someone.
(1)
La Toya B.

If no stars was possible that's what they would get. Horrible service and the chicken was either bad or the grease was bad. So I tell the waiter and his reply was "Yea everyone saying that." Are you kidding me? So you knew the chicken was bad and you continue to service me ? I was given fish instead but after all was said and done I didn't want it. I was disappointed. Ive been here before and had way better service and great tasting food. It was the first time I witness everyone complaining about their food. Smh!!! Better luck next time.
(1)
David N.

We stopped in here on the recommendation of a coworker. She was not wrong! This was some seriously good food. We arrived just in time on a Saturday and were seated right away. About five minutes later, there was a long wait.
(5)
D J.

I love this place! Better than Roscoe's in LA & Glady's in ATL (& trust me, I know good chicken. I would give 5-stars but I don't like the Mac-n-cheese & seating is very tight. BUT this little place has the best chicken & waffles I've ever had. I've been several times & I ALWAYS order the same thing "Tonya's Choice" smothered. I've always received great service. Parking & the wait can be annoying at times but it doesn't bother me as long as my "Tonya's Choice" smothered is cooked & seasoned with perfection. Can't wait to go back!
(4)
Donyalle R.

This review is way too late but better late than never. Unfortunately in this area you're hard pressed to find a variety of sit down restaurants so every time one opens there's a sense of excitement. You want so hard for a new restaurant to be good but sadly it often isn't. But in this case, YAAAAAAY! This is definitely a favorite on my list. The chicken and Waffles are absolutely fantastic. Full of flavor and delicious. I haven't been disappointed with anything I've had on this menu.
(4)
Lolita L.

I am really disappointed about the service here. This restaurant has really gone down. The food doesn't even taste the same. The waffles are much thinner than I remember and they don't taste the same. The food takes too long to be cooked. I understand about it being cooked fresh but when it comes it is not even up to par. I will not be returning. It is really disappointing because I try to support black owned establishments but with service like this it makes it really hard.
(1)
Edith R.

I've never ever, had a bad experience here, until today. I take all my friends (many of them whom have never set foot in Bronzeville before) to try this place, and I bought a Groupon, pretty much for $15 off. And we came here to spend money and eat well. The food was fabulous, as usual, and so was that of my friend's. We decided to do a long lunch and so we stayed to talk long after we finished, and nobody came to check on us after the server dropped off our check. No water refills, nothing. I was ready to order coffee too, but they seemed to totally discard us. It was my treat but my friend insisted on leaving a tip, so she asked me to break a $10 bill for her to leave the tip. So I go up to the cashier, and at first she agreed to break the $10. I mean, it was just about a $40 bill, minus 15; and we were still going to tip 20% off the original pre-tax bill. So some lady stopped the cashier from breaking the 10. All i heard was, "because of the Groupon, blah blah, blah, i won't blah blah, confusing verbage, blah, blah". So, after all that, I just took a deep breath, said, "ok, I am confused so just charge the whole thing to my card." I was pretty upset at the B.S. this lady fed me so I just did the easiest thing I could think to do. I didn't look up at the lady hovering at the register, thanked the cashier and walked away. I walked out of there very, very disappointed. Over the years I've raved to my friends about the amazing food and the incredibly friendly and nice "floor managers". This lady who blew smoke up my ass about breaking a $10 because I had a Groupon really disappointed me. So because I paid $15 dollars less, plus a really good tip, with a discount promotion your restaurant offered, you cannot break a bill so I can tip your staff? For real? And after you hand us the bill, service stops? The Groupon was a required set of 3, so I have 2 left. I will have to take cash. If I have to go out of my way to get the correct amounts of cash to pay again and leave a friggin tip, it's sayonara to this joint. Geez.
(2)
Andreas F.

TERRIBLE SERVICE. Sat at a table for 20 waiting for a server to pay attention to us. Once she did work her way around to us, she had a conversation with the host and then the table next to mine THEN she put up her index finger and said " I'll be right back" Where does this happen?
(1)
Tiffany H.

I have been to this establishment several times. Here are a few things that will help you determine if you would like to visit: Food is consistently good It can get crowded especially on weekends and evenings. Expect to wait and there isn't a large waiting area. There is a section with 3 seats. You will stand while you wait until they call your name. There is not electronic system. Don't miss your name being called they scratch you off. Love the soothing light jazz music they play. Because it can get crowded there are a lot of fire hazard issues. You wait on the handicap ramp and they move tables to fit more people. When seated you are really close to other parties. The quality of service varies. I have had several people....when having a repeat waiter/waitress one day they could be great and another no too good. One day you could wait 20 minutes to get water. Another day the staff may check on you every 5 minutes. The people who work there are typically friendly. Bathrooms are clean. Which is major for any food establishment.
(3)
Deidre H.

I went a week ago with my family which included my toddler daughter. We were served by Miki who was awesome. We went on a week night about 6pm and service was good, neither having to wait too long to order nor having to wait for the food to arrive. My husband had been there previously and gave me the heads up that the namesake dish (Chicken and Waffles) is actually NOT their tastiest item so I obliged. As such I ordered the fried catfish with mac and cheese, red beans and rice and collards. I myself can cook each of these items quite well and being from the south I am EXTREMELY picky about how the catfish is prepared from the choice of the cornmeal to the seasoning. That being said, I was quite impressed with the whole meal. The food was not too salty which is very rare at soul food reataurants. The collards seemed to seasoned with a touch of either brown sugar or maybe molasses? I don't know but it was good and will make me adjust my own collards recipe a bit ; ) The red beans and rice and the mac and cheese were also good although the mac and cheese could have used and little bit more cheese. Otherwise a good, solid family place to eat, with good prices and very friendly service. Thanks Miki for taking care of my toddler!!
(5)
Kevin B.

Been to Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles a few times. Food is pretty good. Its hard getting excited about this place after visiting the one in Los Angeles. But for a neighborhood eating place, overall its pretty good. The place is generally crowded so I'd recommend going for lunch or not during their peak times. And if you can get the Groupon, it makes it 2x as better. Reasonably priced. The best word I can describe this place is Average. Staff - Average Atmosphere - Average Price - Average Food - I think you kinda get the point...
(3)
T J.

Was looking forward to some fried catfish but after three attempts to order online and a call in order that resulted in me being placed on hold and then hung up on, I realized it wasn't meant to be. Going elsewhere for lunch.
(1)
David G.

I've only had dinner here once. This was my memory. The patrons that had dinner next to me were morbidly obese. In fact most people that were dining in the place were all morbidly obese. One person was over 300 lbs. and eating fried chicken and waffles. As I was eating I lost my appetite and left half my plate unfinished and left. After eating here I've seen It's been closed several times due to health food violations. Rat droppings on floor counter etc. I would never go here again and I would never recommend it to my worst enemy. The actual food was not very memorable other than artery clogging. If you want to add inches to your waist line this is the place for you.
(1)
Tamara M.

You know this place was actually ok. It was my first time being there and honestly the wait is really ridiculous. The booths are old and falling apart and I truly believe this place can use a update and some remodeling. Besides that our waiter were was not able to keep track of his tables..although he was kind very very kind I felt thay he was flustered and just wasn't there mentally. But the only reason this place gets at least three stars from me is because of my meal...it was my first time having chicken and waffles and it was actually good...kinda glad I had it...but maybe next time I will drive to Atlanta for some
(3)
Cathy H.

Loved the service. Host and waiter were very pleasant and attentive. The food was delicious and I don't eat everyone's potato salad but I could definitely go for some more. I do need their chicken wings to be a little larger. Reminded me of those pigeon wings Harold's occasionally like to serve. Overall, pleasant experience. I will be back!
(4)
Alicia S.

So the food is great. The service is a little less than desired...my freind & I were seated promptly but right before we ordered we were requested to move to another table because a large group was coming and needed the space. We moved but were not offered incentive for the inconvenience. We still decided to stay and enjoy brunch. However, after we completed our meal I wanted to order dessert as I was informing my waitress she handed me the check thanked me for coming and blatantly ignored my order. I will never be back to this location....what a large disappointment. ......Oak park location is a better choice.
(2)
Ramena A.

My experience was ok! I liked the food. This was my first place I went to, to eat soul food. It was a little intimidating, but the servers did a good job with explaining what the food actually consisted of. I don't recommend this place for big groups. The servers can be rude when it's a lot of people. (I came with a big crowd).
(3)
Jessica M.

Waffles with the heavenly fluff, Fried chicken with the perfect crisp, No, I did not bluff. I came here on two occasions and I ordered "The Saint" and "L.A. Dave." If it's your first time to southern comfort food, "The Saint" would be a safe choice. It simply consists of two pieces of fried chicken complimented with two waffles. Syrup is served to the side with the butter happily melting away on your waffles. If you're more of an adventurer and tolerant of cuisines beyond your norms, give "L.A. Dave" a try. It's a huge platter of fried gizzards and/or livers with a side of grits and biscuit. If you don't like oatmeal, then you might also dislike grits. I am not a fan of either. The biscuit was fluffy, flaky, and soft. I could've easily downed half a dozen of them. The fried gizzards and liver were marvelous with the hot sauce but I think it would've been hazardous had I devoured the whole plate. For future references, I would opt to order an entrÃ©e but also get a side of fried gizzards. The macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and beans with rice were also notable. Parking can be fairly easy to find. We parked in front of the restaurant both times. Service was efficient and superb.
(4)
Chad W.

I have mixed reviews about this restaurant and locations.The king drive location scared me away from the restaurant for years. My first visit to king drive location I sat over 20 mins. just to get silverware. A larger party arrived after me and they got water silverware napkins and quick service. After several attempts to speak with a manager I was clearly brushed off. So in short it was a birthday present I won't forget. So five years later I went to madison location and it was a pleasurable visit. I was still holding on to the last visit but trying to be fair to location it was night and day I LOVE the madison location
(1)
Rinny K.

This place has lived up to its name. The chicken was well seasoned. The waffles were perfectly cooked. I recommend ordering your chicken with smothered gravy or gravy on the side. It's rare to find gravy that had so much flavor. The waiter was attentive and very professional. Please come early because the line is very long. The food portions are large and you will leave full. They did however have a photographer that wanted 10 dollars for a photo. I know people are trying to make their money but the cost was as much as the food. I would definitely come here again.
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Randi J.

This was a great restaurant. A little small, but clean and neat. We had to wait about 30 minutes for a table and the children were restless. However once we sat down, the server was attentive and the food came quickly. I loved the food. I had the chicken livers, waffle and a side of macaroni. My party all had the chicken and waffles. It was delicious, but also similar to other chicken and waffle dishes I've had. I would come back because I want to try other items on the menu. Be prepared to wait for a table.
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Monique N.

Been eating here since they opened and the food is always great although the service is becoming a bit spotty (I could barely hear my server). Not sure what to order? Try the wings and mac and cheese, yum! Oh and the greens!
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J B.

My sister loves this place, but it doesnt do much for me. Service is always pleasant, but i can easily prepare better food at home than what they offer. I am proud and happy that this is proving to be a decent and successful African American business and i wish them much success. I wish they would add better lighting on the inside of the establishment.
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Steve O.

It's just great., There can be a bit of a wait for Brunch but it is worth it. The rule of thumb is if the line reaches the door, its a 30 min wait. I recomend getting the classic 2 pick chicken and 2 waffles. Extra Tip: When you get there send someone inside to put your name on the list. This will remove a lot of stress from your waiting.
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Ramsey B.

I made my way to their original location for lunch. I ordered Mark's Big Boy which consist of 1/2 fried chicken smothered in gravy and onions with 2 waffles. James, my server promised I would not be disappointed. I was not. Moreover, the savory entrÃ©e had pleasurable taste bud effects with every bite. The combination of fluffy home made waffles and satisfying bites of chicken is truly genius and award winning. James is an exceptional server consistently making sure my iced tea was filled. Realizing the high calorie intake, I made sure to make this dining experience my meal for the day. The next day, I stepped on the scale and noticed I lost 2 lbs.
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Lanika M.

Smothered chicken was sooooo freaking good! Very relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The macaroni and cheese is good as well. You can't go wrong with anything on this menu. Definitely recommended!
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Cathy B.

Decided to use my last Groupon and had a very different and pleasant experience. They now have an outside seating (alfresco). My grandson and I was greeted by a courteous and friendly hostess. Very short wait time even though we were there during lunch time. The food was excellent (just like Mama's) hot, flavorful and at my table within 10 minutes. My waitress was fabulous. I can't wait to return.
(4)
Vernon J.

Great breakfast. What more is there to say? Nice dishes, their chicken is exceptionally well seasoned. My only advice is to arrive early, the crowd builds up super fast.
(4)
Shun M.

The service is great. The food is great. I love the greens and yams. The Mac & cheese is to die for. Omg! Freakin awesome.
(5)
Julian C.

Very cute restaurant. I had the the white dinner with a pice of fish. I really enjoyed the chicken. I had Mac and cheese, collard greens and yams. They were all good. I did not care for the fried fish.
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J T.

I would say it's just average. The waffles were a little soggy and chicken just average. It seems like the chicken was cooked in old grease. I had the chicken smothered in gravy. Gravy was a little to salty for my liking. We also had a side of Mac-Cheese I have had better. The wait was over 25 min, make sure you get the hostess attention, because the lady at the cash registrar will not take your name down as that's not her job. You will have to wait along the ramp as some pervious posts note. Menu seems some what ever where if it's your first time visiting highly recommend you review menu online or when you come in ask for a take out menu to review it. I will give it another try when I am in the area but will not make a special trip for it.
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La Tonya G.

This was not my first time to this restaurant but it has been some years since I first came here and it wasn't because of the food. I am a big fan of customer service, I don't believe you have to be at my table every second but I do like a balance so that if I need something I don't have to flag you down just to get a glass of water. I went with my friend and her mother and it was their first time at the restaurant and we all felt rushed by the waiter to get our order in and I do understand that the restaurant is small but there wasn't a line of people waiting to be seated and we got there so early all the seats weren't even filled so why the rush. When we went to pay for the meal the lady that took the money had a lackluster attitude and hey I know we all have bad days but when you step into a job where you are in a public venue no one especially the customers should see anything but a smile on your face. Now, about the food...First I ordered the Aunt Joyce with rice and I received grits now the lady who was not my waitress but someone helping out our waiter offered to send it back but I was so hungry that I just kept the grits. The grits were cooked perfectly and the chicken was very good, cooked to perfection the only thing I would say is the leg of the chicken that I received was like a hen leg instead of a chicken because it was so small. The waffles weren't my favorite and I should have sent them back because they came out so cold that the butter didn't melt but again I was hungry and I didn't feel like waiting for another one. I like a bigger waffle like a Belgian Waffle but these were flatter than an Eggo waffle but the taste was better than one even cold. My friend got the Combo meal with wings, catfish and three sides...beans and rice, mac n cheese, and yams!!! I did taste the fish it wasn't bad but if I'm not mistaken it wasn't fresh catfish but a frozen fillet which is not always as flavorful as fresh but other than that it was okay. The sides were and her wings were amazing, they were a nice size and a golden brown, I wouldn't go back for the waffles but I would go back for the chicken and the sides! Tip; get there early especially on weekends or prepare to wait because as I have said this isn't a big restaurant but a more homey one...All in All I did do my happy dance after eating the chicken even if the waffles didn't give me that same feeling.
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Chip H.

If there's a line, be sure to get your name on the list! The food was so delicious here that I had to decide whether I wanted to do cartwheels or somersaults out the door after my meal. However, after my meal I was SOOO FULL I could barely walk to the door. Had Moniques Love and the chicken was crispy and the waffle was possibly the best waffle I've ever had. Delicious maple syrup. For sides had greens, waffle fries, grits and cornbread. Check, Check, Check, Check..... All tasty. The greens seriously blew my mind. Our server Tony was fantastic, attentive and helpful. He's great. My only concern/advice/downfall and the reason I only went 4 stars, was that we walked in and stood in "line" for 20 minutes. Then when we got to the front of the "line" we realized there was no "line"... there was a list of names. No one approached us and they FOR SURE saw us standing there and never asked for our names. I felt like I was bothering her when I asked to put our names on the list. We then waited another 20 minutes after getting on this super secret list before we were actually seated. There should be a sign that says "put your name on the list" or a hostess should be asking for names. How else would you know unless you have been here before?
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Cici M.

I really want to give this place a possible 4 stars but, the majority of times I've visited this place there was a problem. 1st problem (they ran out of sweet potatoes and greens); 2nd problem (my daughter's order was mixed-up); 3rd problem (extremely long wait time for our food order). If you're asking why do I keep going back? Well, when they are fully stocked and the wait time is reasonable, the food is pretty GOOD. I'm hopeful that Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles will get right & stay right; Soon...
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Elise S.

Next best thing to Roscoe's in LA! Best time to come is before 5 pm for easy parking and immediate seating. Free street parking, CC accepted, wait to be seated by host(ess) or swing around to the counter to place a take out order. The food is made fresh so it will be a bit of a wait but nothing crazy. This applies to both take out and dining in but it's worth the wait. Must try the 1/4 white chicken smothered in gravy accompanied by two waffles. Wash it down with a Sunset (sweet tea & lemonade)!. Delicious. Go now. All you need to know.
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Alfreda D.

I wish I knew what they put in the waffle batter because it is chewy goodness! You can't beat a solid $10 meal for chicken and waffles. Mmmmmm, comfort food! HOWEVER... the service time is no bueno. 4 for food 4 for politeness of server 2 for actual service Our server was very nice. He did his job by trying to assure us that our food was "on it's way" and that our order was "coming out soon". But the truth of the matter was that it was not but thanks for trying to make us feel better. I was with my little nephew and his strawberry lemonade (that he said was tasty and delicious) didn't come out to our table until his meal was almost over. So we sit, order food and drinks... and the drink that doesn't need to be cooked, just poured, takes longer than the fried chicken?!?! How/why is that possible? We were in a good mood, enjoying the weather in the outdoor seating area but come on... Advice: don't put too much hot sauce on your chicken because who knows when your water refill is coming so you might be short.
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Edward R.

I was really looking forward to this place. I really wanted to like this place but...... this place was lousy! I ordered 3 wings, fish, red beans and rice, greens and Mac and cheese. All which I make better at home. All my food was cold! Yes cold! The wings was so small they had to give me extra wings. My wife's food was also cold. Cold chicken, grits and waffles. The Service was Also mediocre! Stay away fRom here a waste of time and money. We left here and still had to go somewhere else for dinner!
(1)
Whitney W.

I really love the food here. I wish it were a bigger space to cut down on the wait time just a bit, but it is well worth it! James has been my waiter the last 2 times I've gone and he is GREAT. he is attentive and polite and very familiar with the menu if you have never been there! The ONLY thing I can say that is bad is I did find a hair in my food yesterday and although they remade it for me, I wish it had just been on the house. Finding a hair in your food is one of the worst things ever, but I will still be going back!
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Stephen L.

As a Bronzeville resident, I try to support local restaurants as much as possible. One of the regulars is Chicago's House of Chicken and Waffles. I have figured out the best time to go on a weekend, so I don't have to wait in the line that sometimes goes out the door (on Sunday's, usually that's around 10am). While I can avoid the line most times, avoiding the wait for your food is another issue. I'd say, about 50% of the time your food is delivered within a timely fashion, but when they are having issues, you can wait up to 45 minutes for it to arrive. That was the situation today. We were deep into conversation which helped pass the time, but when we noticed 4 other tables that arrived after us getting their food, we became concerned. Even another table commented to the manager before us, that they were served before us and they arrived 15 minutes after us. We informed the manager after we are about the issue just as an FYI, and we said he was aware of the issue (another table actually informed him). He ended comping our meal, which we said was not necessary, but he insisted. So, with all this said, the food is really good (I love the chewy waffles, greens tend to be a little salty, chicken is flavorful, and the fried catfish is good) but be advised sometimes the promptness of the delivery of the food needs a little work.
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Cherry P.

No lie, the guy who seems to be the owner or manager is a sleaze so avoid him at all costs!!!! I saw him slam the door in peoples faces. It was really weird. maybe he's like full of himself, or maybe he is a criminal who's really stressed out from organizing so many lies and operations everyday. Or maybe he works in a call center, or works for sanitation... Yeah he has those " I work for sanitation" looks about him. Or maybe he's like a geek, but just dresses like an off duty club promoter. What ever mr. "pro-line wave pomade" may be, I think he feels like he's better than all the people around him including his patrons. He's nuts, and last time I saw him he was caking ( flirting) with this girl at the register so much while the tables were still full...Eww... But that's really the only bad thing I have to say about this place. Food = bomb Servers = nice Bathrooms = clean Decor = brown and romantic Everytime I eat here the food WINS. It's so nice to see a functioning, MODERN, restaurant that doesn't have bulletproof glass between me and the staff. It's not good "for a black restaurant", it's good period. I think everyone should eat here at least twice.
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Janet E.

I have not actually been here to eat, but our company catered food from here for lunch. We had fried chicken (thighs, legs, and wings), collard greens, mac and cheese, yams, corn bread, beans, rice, and peach cobbler. Everything was delicious! The only dish I could not finish was the peach cobbler because there was just too much butter in it. But the parts I could eat, like of the crust of the cobbler, were delicious! The chicken was very tender. I never eat chicken thighs because I'm not a fan of white meat due to its usual dryness. However, the chicken thighs here were really tender and juicy. A wonderful surprise! I would definitely eat food from Chicken and Waffles again!
(4)
Amr A.

YES!!!!!! Best chicken and Waffles in the city. I love that they have no pork on the menu. Also check out the Oak park location if you are closer to the west side.
(5)
Selena L.

Get there early because you'll be waiting a good half hour! I ordered the dark chicken dinner with mac & cheese and greens. The chicken and greens were better than the mac & cheese.
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Lauren H.

Love, love, love this place! I've been coming here for a long time and it never gets old! Yes, the line is ALWAYS long...but, trust me, you'll want to stay and wait it out! The food is worth it! That's why the lines are always long, because those people know it's worth it too. Lol! Some of my favorites are: the greens and mac' and cheese. I also LOVE their lemon grilled catfish! I'm obsessed with their buckwheat waffles too! Of course, the fried chicken is the bomb.com ; juicy and succulent. Fried catfish is good too. I can go on and on about what else is good, because my list includes drinks and desserts too (PEACH COBBLER). But, don't sit here and read reviews all day...just GO!
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Gerry D.

Nothing special. The Oak Park location is better. The chicken wasn't fried hard enough. But the potatoes were pretty good. Don't plan on returning to this location again! Our server was nice. I didn't like that one of the rest rooms was out of order, so the other one became coed!
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Sonny S.

The fried chicken at this place is out of this world -- the only downside is the long lines, but it just speaks to the quality of the food. My friends and I came here late in the afternoon thinking we could avoid the lines. WRONGGG -- the line was ridiculous winding all the way out the door to the point that we almost turned the car around, but the wafting aroma of fried chicken convinced us to endure the wait. We ended up ordering the "Betty Lou" with all white meat, the catfish dinner with scrambled eggs and grits as well as the fried chicken dinner with mac 'n cheese for our sides. The chicken was juicy, crispy and packed with a ton of flavor -- finger lickin' good! The waffles were good although they could've been crispier, but that's just my personal preference. Catfish had a great cornmeal coating and was super moist on the inside. We all really enjoyed the mac 'n cheese which was rich and creamy, but the star of our meal was definitely the chicken. I could eat it that stuff by the bucketfuls. We ended our meal with the ultra decadent "Chicago's Fried Waffle" consisting of a fried waffle with whipped cream and two toppings of your choice. Of course we had to overindulge and added ice cream as well, but it was well worth it! Now, I know where the crispiness from my dinner waffle went -- the crunchy fried waffle was a great counterpoint to the luscious ice cream and whipped cream which we devoured in minutes like a pack of starving animals at the zoo, lol. From start to finish, the service was amazing. Our server checked in on us periodically despite having every table filled in the restaurant. The manager even went around and asked patrons how they were enjoying their meals. Will definitely return for my fried chicken fix. There's a parking lot in the back too which is a plus!
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Andre W.

Back for the first time since I left Bronzeville over 4 years ago. Not a whole lot has changed here. Its still kept up pretty nice and it still gets packed on weekend evenings. I showed up on a Wednesday evening and the crowd was pretty mild. I ordered Tonya's Choice and it came with 3 deliciously fried wings and a huge, fluffy waffle. The syrup is pretty damn sweet; the way I like it. The taste of the syrup mixed in with the chicken was delightful. The service was great as my waitress made sure that I was aware that I could get a free refill on my raspberry iced tea. I cant wait to go back and try the grilled catfish with onions & peppers as it comes highly recommended. Prices here are very reasonable as my meal was $9...have to come here more!
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Sabrina D.

I kinda feel bad giving this place 4 stars. Here's why: The chicken and waffles are delicious. I've tried other soul food items such as the fried catfish and Mac n cheese... Also delish. But the service, omg terrible. If you go on a weekend, or any day with a party of more than 1, be prepared to wait for at least an hour. While you wait you can stare down those seated ... Just hoping that every bite will be their last so that your party will inch closer to a table of you own.
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A B.

Finally tried chicken ad waffles, it's definitely repeatable. There are a lot of options to choose from and I appreciate that they have turkey sausages and bacon as an alternative. I haven't ventured to the would food yet but the breakfast has been amazing definitely a spot worth checking out
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K. N.

Went on a Sunday morn, got there early enough that seating wasn't an issue. Waitstaff were hit or miss, mainly miss. Our server, long ponytail, was good at talking about the menu but not attentive otherwise to check on drinks and the food, and the busser who dropped off the food did so with a clunk and no words - just kinda killed any excitement over our first time trying this place. I had fried chicken (dark meat) and a waffle and friend got an omelet with chicken. It was just nothing to write home about. Waffle is pretty thin, not as crispy as I'd expect, and it just didn't look that appetizing. The side of cornbread was terrible - overly dry, slightly burnt. When the food is not the best, little things matter even more - one get even more annoyed when drinks are not getting checked, pen for signing the check was out of ink... Interior is nice. Prices too much for the food quality. I wouldn't come here again. I'm sure there are better fried chicken and waffles to be had in Chicago!
(2)
Xavier T.

Fucking amazing I love this place I wish more black owned businesses operated this way.
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Monique B.

Service was ok, nothing amazing, but also nothing bad. The chicken was delicious! The waffles were ok, but not amazing. For a breakfast spot, they open at 9am, which is late for me. There's parking easily available on the street in the area. There were no lines when we arrived around 9:30 on a Saturday morning, but it was packed and there was a line by the time we left. Overall, it's not my favorite breakfast spot, but I'll be back.
(3)
Zaneta S.

My sister and I went there for lunch on a Wednesday afternoon (01/23/2012), and I must say our food was delicious! I refuse to get breakfast there again, but as always, the lunch/soul food was on point! I had the Soul Food Combo w/ 2 Piece Dark (Chicken) and 1 Fried Catfish Fillet. Josilyn (our server) was attentive, responsive, and pleasant, even though it was very busy in there. There was a constant waiting line for tables, but the service we received from her was excellent! My food came out piping hot and fresh; my chicken was juicy, well-seasoned and a pleasure to eat. My fish was simply okay...I'm not a big fan of that type of breading, and it didn't seem to be all that "tasty" but everything else was so delicious as to make up for it. I had three sides -- macaroni n' cheese, greens, and cajun red beans and rice...and all of it was a plumb pleasing pleasure! I savored every bite and had plenty to take home with me. I'd definitely recommend someone this place to someone who has a hankering for some good, fresh soul food that's not greasy. (I took off a star for the lack of space in there, and my fish) Overall, two thumbs up!
(4)
Nakia W.

The wait was reasonable at 7-10 min given y he fact that there was a steady flow of patron on a Sunday afternoon. The service was good and prompt and the food itself was good and seasoned appropriately and cook thoroughly.
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Chevy R.

The Mac & Cheese is almost Always cold. This place usually have a long wait bc the food is good but restaurant is small. I love that this southern style restaurant has pretty much all Afro American staff who are soooo polite!
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Analyse M.

Big plates of food. One of the best cat fish I have ever had. Potato salad was delicious. pecan waffles were very good as well. The service was good and it felt like a homie place. Love it. Next trip to Chicago. .I want to come back.
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Aaron J.

I've been here several times, I keep going back because the food is pretty good. However, if you can just pick up your food and leave. The restaurant is situated in such a way that all you hear is a lot of noise. It's crowded service is ok at best and often the music is too load to enjoy good conversation. As said before the food makes up for most of my complaints, so expect good food and go for that reason only.
(3)
Maria G.

Good Southern style food! I purchased a Groupon but had been wanting to come here for awhile. Got there around 15 minutes after they opened and were seated immediately as there were only two or three other parties. I ordered the "Aunt Joyce"- eggs, dark meat chicken, white rice and a waffle. I also ordered the kiddie meal for my babe which was a waffle and two chicken legs. The waffle was really big and tasty ( with a hint of cinnamon) but I prefer my waffle a little on the toastier side. My little one devoured her chicken legs and wanted more, more, MORE!!! Overall food was good and I'd go back to try some of their lunch/dinner options.
(4)
Nikk T.

Went here when it first opened.food was great. Went back 2 more times and was not pleased. Staff was not welcoming and food didn't taste as good as before. After the last 2 experiences. I will not be back
(1)
Tammy M.

it wasn't all that. The waitress had a major attitude. we got our food before the drinks came. Took her a while to bring silverware out. food was cold by then. WILL NEVER GO BACK! ! SHOULD HAVE WENT TO IHOP I STEAD
(1)
Valery W.

Food was horrible. I ate here once before and and the food was horrible so I gave it a second chance. My second time around the food was still horrible, waffles was like rubber. A knife couldn't cut through the waffles. Chicken and waffles was warm not hot. Waitress gave us the wrong drink. And took too long to bring our condiments we ask for. Catfish fillets texture should have been white and flaky, but was opulent and moist.. My boyfriend and I was so disappointed. We will never come here again, even if it's free.
(1)
Stacey S.

This service is awful, I won't ever go back there again. The waitress said we were getting on her last nerves in front of everyone. And we didn't complain not once about anything.
(1)
Danielle B.

We are huge fans of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Hollywood, California. Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles is the closest we have ever come to meeting the perfection found in California! This place is off the chain! Amazing food, fun environment, great service - it's got it all! It's a must for any visit to the Windy City!
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Suavecito m.

After watching a White Sox we were a little bit hungry still and decided to get some Chicken and Waffles. The wife and I are huge fans of Roscoe's in Socal so we decided to give Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles a try.. The fact that it was in close proximity to the ballpark made it all but signed sealed and delivered once we pulled it up on google maps. The vibe and music was excellent. The food was on par with Roscoe's however this place gets a huge nod for dÃ©cor and vibe/music. Roscoe's may be a little bit better taste wise and I believe they also give bigger portion (although they give generous portions here as well).
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Shannon E.

My girlfriends, my son and I chose this place for dinner. The food was HORRIBLE! The fries were soggy, the wings were soggy with a bad aftertaste. My liver was hard, black and soggy. We obviously sent the food back. Our very friendly waiter explained that the grease needed to be changed and that the cook was doing that now. An HOUR later we still had no food and when we spoke to the manager he offered no apologies. He said only that my sons fries would be coming up soon. The food they brought out was only slightly better than the ones cooked in rancid grease. Two of us woke up to upset stomachs. I threw the remains of my food in the garbage. A true waste of time and money with the stain of bad management.
(1)
A P.

The food and service were great! (Michael was phenomenal!) My friend and I both got chicken and waffles, and the chicken was nice and crispy and not too greasy. The waffles were sweet and seemed to have an added touch of vanilla and cinnamon. Highly recommended!
(5)
Rene S.

I only come to Chicago about twice a year but I would go out of my way to come here again. I had a waffle with a thigh and a side of giblets. I thought the side was going to be on a bread plate. It was a platter. The fried chicken was perfectly battered and fried, the waffles weren't too thick. I was only sad I wasn't starving when I walked in so could eat more. The parking was easy, the wait was only about 15 minutes during a Saturday lunch rush. The service was ok but the staff was very friendly. It was a little awkward to sit under a line of people staring at you waiting to get seated but not a big deal to me. Overall, I loved this place and I would return... starving.
(4)
Leslie W.

4 stars because I love the food. But some things about this place bother me greatly. - I don't like people staring at me while I eat. The ramp in/waiting area is too close to the dining patrons. It feels invasive, especially if you end up seated by said ramp. I feel like people are glaring at me to hurry up and finish eating so they came sit down. I just wish there were some type of translucent, at least, curtain of some sort to separate the space. - the silverware. It's very cheap and it bends when trying to use it. -last time I was there a photographer was floating around advertising and taking pics of people for a fee. I don't knock your hustle, but just not while I'm eating please... Other than these things, I think the food is good. Staff is nice and it'd be nice if they exanded into a slightly bigger space. I'll still be back though, because I'm a serious foodie!
(4)
Dave L.

Hmm...I'm not sure what else can be written after 180 reviews and fours stars. I'm more like a 4.5 on this place but the system does not allow such a distinction. My takeaway was if you don't want to wait like crazy (everyone wanted to be inside), eat outside - worked well for us on order. Our waitress was real nice and while there were some areas to button up (time to get the check, missing toppings on waffles = giving her more help out there) -- I'm going with four stars because the food was excellent. The chicken was crisp and light, the waffles soft, the syrup & butter rich in flavor. I'll put up another pic in the gallery. So, I tend to weight the food a lot. I am certainly trying to support small business when possible and would return here when I am in the greater Bronzeville/Hyde Park area.
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Holmes R.

I really have a split rating; if my rating was based on food alone, I would give them 5 stars but because we drove from Milwaukee for the dining experience as well, I'm rating a 3 based on service. We went here on Friday night and Tiffany was our server. It took longer to place our order then it did to get our meals. She had no sense of urgency, did not check up with us and forgot to put in the dinners we ordered to go and when she realized her mistake, asked us if we'd rather just cancel the orders. With that being said, the food was amazing. I ordered chicken and waffles and my companion ordered a chicken waffle combo with cheesy grits and scrambled eggs. The chicken had a light, crispy and well flavored breading and was moist and juicy on the inside. The waffles were sweet and made to perfection. We ordered two soul food dinners to go and ate those the next day. The greens and the macaroni and cheese quickly made it on my top 5 list. I'm not a big fan of catfish but theirs was delicious and the breading wasn't as heavy as others I've had. Overall, great job on the food; re-train Tiffany. ( on a side note, there was a young man that greeted us as soon as we came in and was extremely friendly and genuinely interested in making our experience pleasant.)
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Christy A.

Nice and filling.....enough chicken and fish to be shared for sure. Reminds me of Roscoe's out west.
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Sherri C.

I really like this restaurant, the food is great. Although I do believe the portions have gotten smaller since I visited last sometime last year. The main downfall is the service. Every time the services gets a little worse than the last. This time my waitress came introduced herself, we placed drink orders for unlimited tea, she gave us straws and left. She finally came back about 20 minutes later with drinks. I suggest you don't order unlimited drinks because you will never see the waitress again to refill your glass. By the time you food arrives and your glass is empty you will be out of luck. Again, I really like this restaurant but soon it will not be worth the bad service.
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Maritza D.

I can't get enough of the Chicken Dinner Dark Meal. The 3 sides I get are the mac and cheese, collard greens, and cajun red beans and rice. I also get the sweet tea to wash it down with. This place is awesome. Just expect to wait during dinner time.
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Diana G.

Okay, I've been back a few times and I found my dish. The Betty Lou with Pecan Waffles. Can't help but feel like a fatty when they bring me a plate of waffles and then a plate of chicken. I don't care what you think! I end up taking most of it back if my guy doesn't get to it. My guy got the Evelyn's Eggstasy and I thought it was pretty good. If I can stray away from my Betty Lou, I'll try the dinner again with the sides. *I also prefer this location to the other. I'll review the other place in a bit.*
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Christine L.

I was super excited when my friend told me she wanted to eat here, and then super sad when I remembered I was sick and couldn't really taste anything. But I couldn't let a cold get between me and good food! We went on a Saturday afternoon (around 3pm) and didn't have a problem finding street parking. There was a little bit of a line but the wait wasn't too bad, perhaps around 15 min. When I got there I wasn't too hungry, but as we waited and watched the waiters carry plate after plate of delicious looking food past us I got pretty hungry pretty fast. I ordered the Bren and Carl's Favorite (comes with a chicken leg or thigh and a waffle) and added a side of mac and cheese. The food was very good, I was expecting the chicken to be crispier but it was seasoned very well - as far as I could tell with my runny nose - and very tender and moist. The waffle was sweet, big & crisp, a perfect complement to the chicken. The mac and cheese was not my favorite, but I definitely look forward to coming back and trying their other sides! Overall a very satisfying first encounter with Chicken & Waffles.
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Aaron L.

The service is great! Food came fast and was the best chicken and waffles I ever had. May need to expand soon. Business was booming!
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Marty g.

Let me tell you how awesome this place is. On December 17, I was taking a gaggle of young people out to dinner to thank them for their work. Due to reasons (wholly irrelevant and) out of my control, we had to find a place that would accommodate 20 people at the last minute. The Management accommodated our needs. The staff at CHCW were kind, professional and able to deal with 17 hungry teens. The food was perfect. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the waffles were thin and just crispy enough to provide an extra level of crunch. We had one piscatarian in our group, and she had the catfish. She loved it! She said it was the best catfish she ever had. Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles saved our holiday party at the last minute, and I cannot recommend them enough for take out or dining in!
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Mei K.

For me, moving from LA to Chicago meant saying farewell to the convenient access of food from every cuisine-type imaginable. Now that's rough. Correction, brutal. But finding Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles gave me a glimmer of hope that everything's gonna be okay. I promised I wouldn't compare anything to LA, but DAYUMM I love this place just as much as Roscoe's from back home. We came on a Saturday night and found street parking easily. Even though the place was quite busy, we got lucky and didn't need to wait for a table. Service was great. The chicken was fried to perfection with just enough batter and crunch. Don't forget to add a side of gravy to your order! The breast meat could be a little dry for some, but if you're a fan of white meat, like me, it was spot on. I've been on the hunt for good fried chicken and I have to say I prefer this place way more than Harold's (which was a bit too greasy for me). We tried Mark's Big Boys/Monique's Love and the portions were pretty reasonable. I was incredibly stuffed but found myself shoving my face uncontrollably with the last bits of my waffle, potato salad, and chicken dunked in the gravy. I cannot wait to go back!
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Foody P.

The restaurant is going down, due to ghetto ignorant staff, and management, talking instead of working, cracking jokes. Food was cold and I had a hot head. They should just put a Starbucks there and call it a day. Bye 3.5 stars soon to be 2.5 because of the management, the owners don't seem to care about their business or think they know it all.
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Andrew C.

I can't stress enough how bad the service is here. I literally came here to support a black business but waiting 30 minutes after sitting at my table to be helped and then getting static from the manager about my attitude and then being told it was caused by the confusion of my server heading home an then seeing her walk past a few moments after that (like, WHAT!) I asked for a water with no ice and had to wait 10 minutes for that... And then she brings it while holding the cup from the top. Just a failure to communicate, a failure to serve, and a failure to fix the damned problem. What businesses like this do not realize is that your being black and a business means that every transaction is a reflection on all of us businesses owned by blacks... But I'm going to start there before I start ranting :) So I finally get my food and I'm just so damned mad that it literally probably tastes worst because I don't like being treated like this. This could be the best chicken and Mac and greens and yams I ever had but I'll never know because my attitude is off. My second server seems attentive enough and genuinely trying to make me happier. I'm going to tip her well because I've been taught better. If only they were
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Lisa H.

The service was great. The food was delicious. My nine year old and eleven year old were happy and full when we left.
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Danny M.

I have heard so many good things about this place and I was craving bunch so I decided to come by on a Wednesday afternoon hoping there is no wait. I was wrong! i came in and there was one group in front of us. We walked towards the hostess stand at the front and she told us to walk to the chairs we walked past on our way in to wait for our server. It was confusing. They should put a sign by the ramp saying to wait to be seated. After our 10 minute wait even though there were empty tables, we were finally seated. My gf and I shared the Mark's big boy which is the 1/2 fried chicken mixed (i eat white and she eats dark) with gravy on the side, 2 waffles, and a side order of waffle fries. The chicken was seasoned really well and tasted amazing without the gravy too. Thank goodness we got the gravy on the side or it would have been too heavy. We had half of our gravy left after our meal and we were dipping our waffle fries in it too. The waffles fries were seasoned and they were slightly spicy. The waffles were just okay. which was shocking. Since it is a chicken AND waffle house, we thought it did not live up to its name. We were planning to order the home fries on the side but I'm so glad we didn't because we were stuffed towards the end of our meal It was painful trying to finish it all and we had to let some go to waste. Service was amazing. I never had to worry about our drinks and napkins running out. When our server noticed we used the extra napkins, there were more on our table. When he noticed the drink cup was more than half empty, he asked if we needed another. I will definitely be back to try the omelette and home fries. This time I will know where to wait for a table.
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Kidd I.

The food there is great! The wait times are a little ridiculous at times but this is a tiny place. Looking at the menu it's a little pricey but you get a lot of food for it.
(4)
Glenn H.

I have been here on several occasions (thanks Groupon!) and the food here is really good. I mostly order the chicken dinner that comes with 3 sides (I ALWAYS have to include their red beans and rice) with a slice of cornbread and it's like a first time every time. The only gripe I have is that it's gets crowded pretty quickly but it wouldn't be good if it were empty right?
(4)
Nellie G.

I love this place! Its affordable, and finger licking good. the only drawback is that It's super busy on Sundays, but otherwise there is never too much of a wait. The service is also good, and free parking right outside the restaurant. I can't wait to go back!
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Lamaine M.

Hands down my favorite go to restaurant for soul food. Whenever you eat here make sure you order their Mac n Cheese.
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Esther L.

My friend took us here after church, around 3pm on a Sunday. The line was out the door. We ordered out, but still waited as long as the people who were waiting for a table just ahead of us. Amazing side dishes. Fair warning to the vegetarians: the rice and beans has meat (I think pork) in it. Vegetarians can order a combination of just sides. The chicken and waffles weren't as crispy as I would have liked, but that may be because we ate our food at the beach instead of at the restaurant. I'm definitely adding this restaurant to the list of places I go to when I visit Chicago. They have locations in Evanston and Oak Park, so I'll have to check them out, but perhaps not Sunday after church.
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Ari A.

Everything we had was great. The service is excellent. The wait can take long but nothing unreasonable for a Saturday early afternoon, and totally worth the wait. The only thing that I was a bit disappointed with was the corn bread . We literally took just one bite. Other than that an overall great dining experience ! I will definitely be coming back. The red beans and rice a must try ! Can't wait to go back!
(5)
Ray R.

Terrible slow service. The food Is okay nothing special and they are overpriced. The restroom are dirty. Huge disappointment
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Zim M.

It ain't Glady's knights or Rosco's but it's good for Chicago...
(4)
Meredith K.

I wish they were closer to where I live. Although maybe that's a blessing to my arteries. The service is super friendly and quick - the only slow down is because its super packed so get there early, and they do a good amount of take away food. I saw lots and lots of white cartons leave while I was there. My boyfriend got the meal where you pick 3 sides and it comes w/ cornbread. YES! He got some dark meat pieces and it was gone in 60 seconds. I didn't try the collard greens but I got 1/2 of his corn bread which was great except for the burnt part. They don't serve it w/ butter but it doesn't need it. Also I ate a lot of the mac and cheese. That was fantastic!! And he had red beans and rice but it had lots of meaty bits in it. I tried the waffle w/ a fried chicken breast w/ a side of cheddar grits. The waffle was just right. Not huge and nice and crispy. The chicken has a nice coating, maybe a little over fried but the meat inside is moist and delicious. My grits took a long time b/c they had to make a new batch. They were ok. I got it to-go. This place is alright!! Everything was delicious. I'd be 2 sizes bigger if it were any closer to home.
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Andrew T.

Went here one lazy Saturday afternoon, and we were quite satisfied with our trip. The service here is very helpful with recommendations, and I ordered the Rosemary, which is diced fried chicken in an omelette, which comes with a side of fries, waffle or home fries. I did sample my friends' waffles though, and they are simply amazing. Seriously, I need to hit up this place again soon. I do not know how to explain this in any other way, but the aura of this place evokes a very rich, strong and established heritage. I have never encountered anything like this before in a restaurant. Kudos. Love this place, go here, eat, NOW!
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J. Terrell A.

I went with a group of friends for a Memorial Day breakfast. We arrived early to beat the long lines. We were seated promptly and brought our drink orders. I ordered Kisha's Creation which included two pieces of friend catfish, one waffle, grits, and eggs. Everything was delicious and I even enjoyed the catfish and I'm not a big catfish fan. The only grip was the server. He wasn't very attentive to our table of five and an 18% gratuity is automatically included for parties of five or more. We had to flag him down several times to ask for refills for our water glasses. All in all it's a find place to dine. Just get there early or else or you'll be waiting for a table.
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J T.

Pretty much rediculous. I'm a southerner stuck in Chicago working and frankly I am now in love. Chicken perfection. Waffle was done exactly the way it should and the atmosphere was friendly and the servers were total professionals. What a joy. I love this place. Such an oasis of awesomeness!! Thank you
(5)
Carmen B.

I wasn't hip to this one... we saw a review on Check Please and headed over yesterday. Whew! I am not a lover of chicken and waffles but my mother is. and she gave the combo a raving endorsement. But this place is totally solid. I ordered the soul food combo, which includes fried chicken, fried catfish - and three sides - greens, yams and rice and gravy -- and i added a waffle. For me, the champion was the catfish, greens and rice with gravy. I just mentioned to a friend last week that I don't care for catfish, but I've retracted that statement since this meal. the fish was light and moist with a crispy cornmeal batter. Perfect. And the addition of the vinegar to the catfish made this meal perfect for me. I would have LOVED a pilsner or a pale ale with this meal but they do not serve alcohol (so that means a quick visit for me). I didn't love the yams or the chicken and waffles- but I dont think that's the fault of the line staff... for me, the yams were too sweet, i don't like eating chicken off the bone and I also like a crispy waffle - these are a bit doughier. will return.
(4)
Betty H.

Was very pleased with everything we ordered: smothered chix, waffles, sweet potatoes & mac n cheese
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Mike S.

Holy portions. I had 2 waffles and half a chicken for breakfast and left very satisfied not needing to eat again until dinner. I would recommend sticking with one waffle so you can enjoy some sides. The mac n cheese and cheesy grits were both tasty but my stomach had limited room for these. The waffles were surprisingly good. They look like a Lego waffle on steroids but tasted much better, my main worry was about them getting soggy from being loaded with butter but they held together nicely. Diet freaks should ask for the butter on the side. Chicken had a very nice crisp to it and was not overly greasy. The restaurant is quite small....may be 8 booths and a dozen tables so I imagine there is normally a wait. We stopped in on a Saturday around 12:30 and had a 25 minute wait. The waiting area is along the wall so I would recommend asking for a booth or a table away from the waiting area? I would feel like a zoo animal at one of the few tables near the entrance with everyone staring at you as you eat. The servers and hostess were all very nice. Food came out quickly so no complains. This was my first experience with chicken and waffles and I a looking forward to eating here again and very soon.
(4)
Andrew K.

I've been here twice, and I can't wait to go back again, which says something because it's literally a 30 minute trip from where I live (if I drive. It's like an hour and a half by public transit). Everything is so good. EVERYTHING
(5)
Dake K.

Went down here around 9pm on a Friday night with a large group of friends. There aren't too many sit-down places in the neighborhood, so we were curious to see what it was like... plus, you can't go wrong with chicken and waffles, right? Gloriously, we were right. The place itself is really nice, pleasant, lots of families, dim but tasteful lighting, spotless. Service was prompt and gracious. Food came in mammoth sized portions, and there was so much, and it was straight-up delicious, in the simplest way possible. Huge waffles. Chunks of chicken drowning in gravy. You really can't go wrong.
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Chen-Chen J.

I can never resist friend chicken, but chicken and waffles? Mmmm the perfect combination. I had the dark chicken covered with gravy and onions along with the waffles. I must say, the chicken was juicy, fall off the bone delicious, but what really made the dish was the waffle. It was fluffy, surprisingly light, and melt in your mouth. The portion was huge, and I was only able to finish one of my waffles. If I returned, I would actually just order the chicken with no gravy or onions on it. I felt that it detracted from the crispiness that goes so well with the waffle. And even though I didn't have the pleasure of ordering any sides, their greens looked amazing!
(4)
CC R.

i wish there were no stars for this dump! cold food! stay away! stay away!!! this place is a waste of money! you don't even smell food coming from the kitchen, you hear nothing frying, horrible!!! you've been warned!! if you had to choose between going there and cooking a fresh meal at home, cook at home!!!!
(1)
Optima P.

We were so excited to visit and have the real experience at "Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles". We are not happy to report to you that we've experienced better service and fresher food elsewhere. We had a group of 4 (2friends from Michigan- very embarrassed by our experience). We arrived at 11:40am and we were seated a little bit before 12:30. Our waiter didn't approach our table until 10mins after we were seated and when he did, he only brought us waters. He then came back after another 5-8mins and took our order around 12:55. At 1:25pm we asked our waiter how much longer before our meals came out. He replied "I don't know, soon? I put the order in as soon as you gave it to me. It should be coming." He never went to the kitchen to check to see how long it was going to take. A couple sitting behind us that was seated 15mins after us already received their meals. Finally around 1:30, 1:35ish our meals were served. OUR MEALS: Waffels were cold and soggy :-( the chicken and grits were cold. We waited so long to be seated and for our food we didn't want to wait any longer to have the staff prepare fresh meals for us so we ate it. Because this experience, in our opinion we would rather drive the 45mins to Cracker Barrel and get fresh crispy waffles there then wait 50mins to be seated and another 35-40mins to eat cold food. The owner or Manager that was there was doing take outs and never once came out to check on any customers. How rude?! I've never been in an establishment where the manager or owner doesn't talk to their customers. As a matter of fact we were at Red Robin yesterday and the Manager came over to see how our meals were. How come a mom and pop "smaller establishment" doesn't have the same customer care? NOT WORTH THE WAIT..I WISH WE HAD A DIFFERENT REVIEW FOR YOU :-(
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Shani W.

Never mind how nice the restaurant looks or how good the food was the service was horrible! We were sitting in the booth for 15 mins before we had to flag down the host and ask for water and napkins. When I asked him for a small glass of milk for my hungry 2 year old, his response was, "Oh I'm not your server but I'll go find her". Correct response: " Sure ma'am I'll let your server know right away." 10 mins later we get water but no milk. After dropping the water off I asked the young lady for a small glass of milk and her response, "Oh I'm not your server, and I don't think we sell milk, let me get your server. Eventually we get the server, she did not seem concerned that we had been waiting for her for 30 mins! She walks up to our table and says, "ya'll ready?" We request the milk again and she say that she would check on it. 15 mins later she has walked past our table 3 times with no refill on water and no mention of the milk. We stop her and she REMEMBERS to go ask for the milk only to come back and tell us "We just ran out of milk, and it is not common for us to sell milk we just use it for the waffles. Never mind the fact that the milk is listed on the menu (small & large, I promise you we didn't make that up! ) She never apologized or showed great customer service for the back and forth confusion over milk. She was very short with us and she seemed to have had an attitude. As soon as we were done our table had been cleaned so we didn't want to leave the tip there. Another server offered to go and get her but she told the server to tell us," She was busy and that she would come back out in a minute. At that point we were over her attitude and we just left, NO TIP. The food was good but the service really sucks.
(1)
Jose R.

If your hungry like crazy. Do not come here! My wife and I waited 15 minutes for our drinks? A purse was stolen from our waitress so there was mass confusion as to which waiter/waitress was responsible for serving us? We sat for forty five minutes and no food! We asked the manager what was the long wait for because everyone that came in AFTER have already received Their food and left!! We were still without food? The manager was NOT sympathetic so we walked out! It was my first time there and my damn last. Great service here is non existent. Pathetic place for a restaurant. Highly UNrecommended!!! McDonalds has better service and they always mess up orders and the service sucks. That says a lot about this restaurant. Drove back home 34 miles with an empty stomach. Too bad we can not give it zero stars!
(1)
Classy H.

Someone recommended this place to me and my sisters for dinner. I'm not a waffle fan so I was a little skeptical. Small place but we were seated in less time than we were told. I ordered the soul food combo, chicken and fried fish with potato salad, collard greens and Mac and cheese. My sister and I shared a waffle. The fried fish and sides were GREAT; the chicken, dark pieces, tasted old not fresh, and the waffle sucked! It was cooked too long and tough. I would definitely go back and chicken and waffles would not be ordered. 4 stars because the service was good and the other items we ordered were really tasty.
(4)
Martina S.

The food is delicious. I typically get the pecan waffle and chicken wings...yum! Great prices, friendly people. It is ALWAYS crowded and I typically feel rushed. Patio seating in the summer is great.
(4)
Solomon H.

Bad service. I like this place about 1 year ago. Since then, it has gone down. The service is terrible. Don't come in the winter time because if you sit by the door you will feel a cold breeze. Our water stayed emptied for the duration of our meal except when it was time to leave. Maybe it's under staffed but like I said, this place was great a year ago. Now if I want chicken and waffles I'll go to the other locations. I'm sure they will provide better service.
(1)
Bre M.

I ate here and it's nothing to jump up and down about honestly. The REAL Chicken & Waffles is in California. As far as I am concerned this place is the typical soul food/comfort food establishment; nothing to rave about.
(2)
Colette W.

I've been to Chicago many times but never quite got the chance to visit a Chicago restaurant (and no Harold's does not count) andI happened to be staying at a friend's house on MLK & 41st so as soon as I got there he called in an order of Chicken & Waffles and we went to pick it up. The staff was really friendly and personable. Went back home and DEMOLISHED that food. It was chicken and waffles their way, and not to be compared to Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles. Gotta respect the differences. The very next day my aunt and cousins wanted to go grab something to eat so I brought them back. My cover was blown when the waitress recognized me but I had ZERO shame. The wait was decent like 10 minutes, and I ordered the fried chicken, mac and cheese, yams, and greens. Everything was bomb, including our waiter. Im really picky when it comes to Soul food, but this was great. Good times.
(5)
Dennis B.

I'm not into waffles or pancakes but all my friends rave about this place so I always end up going with them. This place is always packed so expect a small wait. Its a very small dining room that they could easily expand, why they don't, I don't know. Food is always good. Great service
(3)
Hollie D.

New favorite breakfast place ever! I like not having to go to the north side to get a good breakfast. This place is close to my house and amazing. The boyfriend and I went here last Saturday morning for a late breakfast. It was our first time going and it was soooo good. The boyfriend was never 'got' the whole idea of chicken and waffles before this, but I'm pretty sure he's a believer now. He got 'Beverly's Pick' with gizzards and a waffle. I tried a gizzard once, and once was enough for me, but he said these were the best gizzards he'd ever have (although he also loves him some Harold's). Our waiter seemed surprised that the b/f ate ALL of the gizzards. "Going to have to a get a plaque on the wall with your name on it" (service was super friendly, quick, and very attentive, by the way). I got the Rosemary, which is a fried chicken omelet (this is a thing!) with a side of home fries. Oh my God, my omelet was huge. I don't even want to venture to guess how many eggs were in it. The omelet was perfect. My home fries were also very good. Perfectly seasoned. I'm used to having home fries with really smushy onions and bell peppers, but these maintained some of their crispness and were really enjoyable. We will definitely be going back.
(5)
Kari G.

My husband and a I stopped in to have a great lunch while in town for the weekend. Since we are huge fans of Roscoe's, we really wanted to see how this place compared. When we first got there, we thought the location was a bit small, but that was fine. The second thing we noticed was we could not tell who the hostess was because we were not greeted when we walked in. We thought the hostess was a male employee because he kept looking at us, but it turned out to be the very nice young woman with the clip board. Word of advice for the restaurant: get an actual hosting lectern! Maybe it could cut down on the confusion. We stood there and continued to wait for a table, but due to a large private party reserving most of the tables in the dining area, we had a slight wait. It wasn't until one of the owners? approached us that we were able to be seated. The menu had lots of options, and is pretty straight forward. I ordered "The Monique," a fried chicken breast with a waffle. I also ordered a side of yams to go with it. The chicken was seasoned well and very delicious. The waffle was light and had a cinnamon taste. The yams were candied and really, really, really good! My husband ordered a combo of catfish, greens, mac and cheese, and red beans and rice. He also had some cornbread. Being the dutiful wife I am, I nibbled on each of the dishes on his plate. The red beans and rice were well seasoned, but the mac and cheese seemed like it was missing something...but we can't put our finger on it. The greens were mouth watering, and I could have eaten a second helping. Overall, we liked the food very much and will return again.
(3)
Alexis W.

The quality of the food has gone down over time. The food has gone from being good to ok. My partner and I use to visit this place for breakfast nearly every weekend, now we go once every 4-5 months. It's no longer worth the trip and we've ventured off and have found other breakfast/lunch spots.
(3)
Jessica P.

Went there with a group of 9 people in October (2012) and it was delicious. I really didn't know what to expect but i have to say that it was probably some of the best chicken I've ever tasted. I will be back soon.
(5)
Gerald M.

Great place! Just like Roscoes in Cali! I recommend the waffles and catfish. When you go find the hostesses and put your name on the list. You will wait an hour but it's worth it.
(5)
Ed G.

The wait to get seated was an hour. We finally got seated and they ran out of ice for the drinks. The food took 50 minutes to get here. They got all of our orders wrong, because there was no more breasts left. They made they're own decision to give us all wings. Then we finally a got thighs and legs. And it was a very small portion for with three small sides for $17 each. Horrible seasoned. I will never come back here ever again.
(1)
Kellen M.

I've been waiting to try this place but was always unprepared to wait in a line to be seated. It's a bit strange as far as the layout. We were seated near the check out line with people's backsides at eye level inches away from my meal. I also felt uncomfortable being stared at by future eaters and it made me want to rush and finish because I knew they wish they were eating and I would hurry up. The food wasn't impressive by any means. The collard greens were so salty as well as the red beans and rice. I got the combo with a catfish fillet. The fillet wasn't seasoned and was cold. For a soul food spot it fell short for my taste. I won't be returning here, oh I did have the waffle it was tasty but looked like an Ego frozen waffle. I love waffles and was expecting a beautiful golden proud waffle...instead it was similar to a pancake. If your looking for long lines and an intimidating meal this is just for you. Heads up don't bring more than 4 guests there is no room for more friends. I feel like I should have spent my $20 on some raw wings and got my own soul Sunday on. Lastly..I don't like the fact that there was a photographer soliciting photos to sell you while you're eating. It was uncomfortable and just plain odd. I feel like when I'm having a meal I don't want to be sold anything not on the menu and unless the photo was going to add some flavor to my cold dry cornbread it definitely should not have been a part of my dining experience. Pray for me lol
(2)
Christopher V.

Chicken is pretty good. The sides dishes are better...sweet potatoes, macaroni & cheese, & greens are really good. I'm not a fan of the waffles though. Nice cinnamon flavor, but they're always soggy.
(3)
Brenda N.

Everyone was very friendly and we got helped right away. It was pretty busy but our wait was not that long. Our host was extremely friendly and so was our waitress! We got seated in a big cozy booth. We ordered "Carol's Treat" & "Mark's big boy" and a side of mac n cheese. Both were pretty big portions. My fiance doesn't like gravy so we should have read the menu a bit better but overall the food was great! The waffles were very sweet and smelled delicious! I thought the mac n cheese could have been made better and more creamy but overall the food was great! We paid at the end with our groupon, I did not even notice the 1.50 that we went over because the cashier was so nice and gave us a discount so we ended up being under the amount! I will definitely be back!
(4)
Devaughn J.

Damm, this place is hella good. Being from California, I can't find food like this out here.Every time I visit Chicago, I always make sure to stop here to get something to eat. Much better than Roscoe's chicken and waffles out here in Cali.
(5)
Sara C.

I've been here twice. The first time I made the mistake of trying the soul food choices. Big mistake:they were bland and tasteless but the chicken was good. I decided to try it again with the groupon they offered. We waited ten minutes for our server to even stop by or bring water. In the meantime we are watching the two tables who were sat after us receive their drinks. Around the time our server was taking our order, the other two tables received their food! This time I tried the chicken and pecan waffle. The waffle was great but the chicken was not seasoned at all! I'm not sure what all the hype is about but I can find better at a neighborhood Harold's.
(2)
McStrokin J.

Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles exceeded my expectations tenfold. The Chicken here is definitely the star of the show. It's so juicy, moist and flavorful. The world would be a better place if all fried chicken was just as mouth watering as the Home of Chicken and Waffles. Seriously this is some of the best chicken around. The Waffles themselves were also great. They have a cinnamon flavor base I believe. The portions are ample. You won't leave here feeling unfulfilled trust me on that. The syrup was little to bland for my taste. Personally I thought it was rather dull and holds the waffles true flavor potential back. Nevertheless, the waffles are delicious. My only complaint is this place has 5star comfort food and 1star dollar store type utensils LOL. When you can barely pick up waffles with your fork there's a problem. I found myself vigorously stabbing my food just to get it to stay adhered to my fork LOL. All in all, this is a great place for some good eats. I shall return soon though. Hopefully, they actually have forks that don't require a workout to use when I do.
(5)
pat g.

this is my go to breakfast spot other than valois in hyde park..great food excellent service..will continue to go to this location (I am close to Evanston but that is a different story)
(5)
Micah N.

I came here on December 6th 2013 and I was very impressed. We had good service from the waitress, and the staff was generally friendly. I ordered the fried chicken & catfish with 3 sides: red beans & rice, greens and mac & cheese. Although the food took a little longer that I would have liked, it was well worth the wait! I will definitely be coming back again and again :)
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Carole C.

First: I will go back to try this menu again, I may not have hit it right! I did order chicken and waffles. One of the worst waffles I've ever had. A good waffle has deep pockets, it crispy outside and soft inside... has a little heft. These waffles were floppy and came on the same plate as the chicken. I grew up in NYC home to Wells Chicken and Waffles in Harlem! Keep the fried chicken in a basket and the waffles on their own plate... meanwhile make a good waffle. And the chicken ain't nothing to write home about either. But what do I know, the joint stays packed and the community supports it and they are doing a bang up business... I was just not really impressed. I am willing to give it another try. I will do an update to this review at a later date.
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Shirelle T.

I ordered to go on Mother's day because I didn't feel like waiting in any long lines or really just sitting in a restaurant. I was told the order would be ready in 30 mins. I sent my fiance in the restaurant to pick up the order and he had to stand in the checkout line to get our to go order that was another 20 mins. But I understand that a place that is new and popular will always have a wait and will always be crowded. But anyway, I just tried something simple, the 3 wings with a waffle. The chicken was really good but I'm not a fan of their waffles, it was very soggy and had too many different varieties of spices that were not appropriate for a waffle. I absolutely love waffles and so I was kind of disappointed that Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles didn't master making a grade A waffle. But I still enjoyed the Chicken and look forward to eating other items on their menu just not their waffles. Oh yeah, it was my first time going to Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffle, hopefully it'll get better.
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Darren F.

came here on a weekday afternoon and it was packed, but we didn't have to wait... its a simple square design restaurant.. you basically see the whole restaurant once you enter the door.. the service was nice and the food came out pretty fast... i ordered the Betty Lou (1/2 fried chicken with 2 waffles) and waffle fries.. i am a big fan of waffle fries or fries in general but i was kind of disappointed... it wasn't crispy and it was luke warm.. however, the fried chicken was good.. the skin was crispy and was cook to perfection.. the waffles was just alright.. taste like average waffles that you can get everywhere.. i do plan on coming back and try other food on the menu.. so stay tuned for an update!
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Sherronda B.

I love this restaurant! Food is good and decently priced, it's in the neighborhood which is a big plus for me, sometimes you want stay close to home. The only reason why it doesn't get 5 stars is because the service needs to improve, staff is friendly but slow. Also, the restaurant is small (was a lounge my Granddad frequented, before gentrification) and the space is small. Can't wait till they open their Evanston location!
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Lisa A.

I was here tonight for the first time at my brother's suggestion and was most pleasantly surprised! The hostess was very gracious since she had to move us to a booth for a larger party at the table she seated for us. The waitress was very nice & accommodating, I did not give it 5 stars because the dinner took a long time to arrive. The chicken was very fresh & the catfish tasted like it was just caught! All the side dishes were homemade as well and deeelicious: cornbread, collard greens, mac & cheese, and beans & rice. The waffle, of course, had the perfect texture, soft & sweet with a good maple syrup (not pancake syrup, ick). I would definitely come back again. One thing I did not understand is why they do not refill unsweetened iced tea??
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Anne S.

I took my mom her for dinner for her birthday on Monday, and everything was great. This place looks and feels really nice inside. Even the bathroom is really nice! Our waiter was so nice and sweet (and cute for any single ladies). Our food came out really quickly, and the waiter was attentive but not over bearing. Even though the food was fast, we did not feel rushed. I order the chicken dinner. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. It was delicous. But I'm just not that into fried chicken, so I have had my fix for the next few years now. My dinner came with 3 sides and cornbread. The red beans and rice was my favorite part of the meal. I could have just eaten a plate full of red beans and rice. My other sides were mac and cheese (which was fine) and yams. The yams were amazing, but very sweet. I considered them to be my desert. For my mom's birthday they gave her a free piece of cheesecake with raspberry sauce and whipped cream on top (it was as good as it sounds). They even asked if she wanted to eat it there or take it to go, which I thought was really nice. She ate it there, but then wished she had taken it to go since we were all very full.
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Juli A.

The line on the weekend is long but the wait is worth it. Undeniably tasty fried chicken, all the southern classic sides. Excellent service despite the sheer number of patrons. They had just as many takeout orders as they did sit down diners so that kitchen was jumping. Going back for dinner and some live music as soon as I can.
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Dawn D.

I've been to CHCW a few times, I usually have a call in order since I live in the neighborhood. But when I do visit, I'm not crazy enough to go on a Sunday during peak hours, that would raise my blood pressure! ;) The chicken is seasoned very well and my fav waffles are the pecan waffles.
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Athene C.

Okay ,,, so my last review was the awful chicken and waffles at Michael Jordan's, This is the chicken and waffles I had hoped for. The chicken was perfection. Well seasoned, moist and crispy. The waffles were tender and flavorful and the side of gravy was addictive. If my husband or my arteries could take it, I would be here every week. I went with a large group and every one of us loved it! Highly recommend!!!!!
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Doron E.

The food here was pretty good, and I'd recommend it if you are looking for a good Chicken and Waffles venue. We arrived on a Saturday night and there was a small wait, but the host was very attentive. It took longer than average for the food to arrive, but upon arrival it was worth the wait. We both had the Fried Chicken dinner with a variety of sides. Our favorite side was the greens. The red beans and rice was a close second.
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Joni R.

Mom always said if I don't have anyhthing nice to say then zip it. But I don't always follow the rules so here goes. 1) chewy waffle 2) pancake syrup..come on now..y'all know better! 3) lukewarm fried chicken 4) bland fried chicken 5) inattentive service But.. We were seated fast and the outdoor patio is nice...but full of bees. That is all.
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R'Mel C.

I'm a fan of this neighborhood in general. Love that there is revitilization going on, but sad because that will initiallly change it's original fabric. That being said, I like this place a lot! The food is good although a little pricey for soul food. I'm here alone(came after church). My wait was about 15-20 minutes. While the decore is nice, it does need some updates. Two times I was seated at a very wobbley table with equally wobbley chairs. Today, since I'm by myself, I'm seated directly in front of the enterance ramp and the cashier's booth. I feel a little rushed because everyone who enters is looking in my face while I eat. Wondering the same thing I was wondering while I was waiting," why are they just sitting there? Why don't they hurry up?" I actually like the location. Very very historic. The service today, however left alot to be desired. I just chalked it up to being a busy Sunday afternoon.
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Fay H.

The food is good. I love the exclusive coffee here. I cut one star for their service. I ordered mix Betty Lou, but they brought me all white. And even no one brought me a menu when I went in.
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Kai S.

The first time I came here I had breakfast food (chicken and waffles). And I wasn't to fond of it. But their soul food is delicious. The fried catfish is what a normally order. The place rather small. But it's nice and clean. The waiters and managers are nice and professional. Don't go on a Sunday afternoon. Church rush. Lol. You will be there a while waiting.
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Jerome K.

I've been to several restaurants in the city that are bold enough to place chicken and waffles on their menus, only to be predictably disappointed every single time. Fortunately, this is NOT the case with Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. True, the wait times can be quite long and the waiting area is a tad cramped and sadistic--you're forced to watch other people eat while your stomach does the Harlem Shake--but it's well worth it. The fact that this place stays crowded, even on a Monday at 2:30 p.m. (SERIOUSLY?), is a testament to its consistently amazing food. The portions are large, the other stuff on the menu besides the chicken and waffles is fantastic (try the grilled fish and any of the sides), and there's Louisiana Hot Sauce on the tables. If you prefer Tabasco sauce or Frank's Red Hot, you're in the wrong place, fool! I can't think of a single reason not to visit this place, unless, of course, you are allergic to deliciousness. They have a takeout menu, it's located in a nice area, and there's even a Divvy bike station next to the restaurant! Go ahead, give it a shot, and tell em Jerome sent you. They'll look at you quizzically because no one there knows who I am, but you'll still have a good time. Try Tanya's Choice (3 wings, a waffle, and a side) if you're a first-timer and you'll be hooked.
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Sonya M.

A high calorie, high fat, cholesterol raising treat. Probably best to plan on taking a walk before or afterwards but I'm willing to bet most patrons are doing that! Just take a look around once you're there and you'll see what I mean. The wait is often horrendous but for the most part it's worth being patient. The food is decent and that's the only reason to excuse the spotty service and mediocre atmosphere. I usually order the 2 piece chicken dinner with the 3 sides. I love the potato salad, red beans & rice and collard greens. I've tried the mac and cheese but I didn't care for it. The corn bread is also delicious. Our server this visit was a nice looking Hispanic gentleman who was pleasant, prompt and attentive. Sadly, he's not representative typical service that's given there. Still, Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is a solid choice.
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Kelly R.

My boyfriend and I visited this restaurant this Sunday for brunch. I'd been wanting to try it for a while - I mean, chicken AND waffles, who wouldn't?!? - and there was a Living Social deal that morning so we went for it. The decor in the restaurant is gorgeous. It felt very cozy and elegant at the same time. When it came to the service and the food, however, I hate to say that we were really disappointed. The service was sub par at best. As we were waiting for a table, there was an empty one ready to go that just stayed empty for a good 15 minutes because the hostess was in the back somewhere and no one else seemed eager to help seat anyone. After we were seated (at that empty table) for a few minutes, we were asked to move to a booth they had cleared in order to make space for a large party coming in. It was all incredibly unorganized and a little jarring. While everyone was friendly when we actually encountered them, we were forgotten about once we finally had a seat. Our coffees were never refilled, our waters stayed empty, and it took quite a while to get our check. The food: I ordered the basic chicken and waffles (dark meat) and my boyfriend ordered the chicken dinner. While the chicken was crispy, it didn't pack much flavor and left us wanting. The waffle was REALLY soft and I realize this is just preference but I would have liked more of a crisp on it. My boyfriend found the sides with his meal (yams, greens, and gravy w/ rice) to be pretty disappointing as well. Not having eaten much of them, I'll leave those for him to review. Overall, the experience was sub-par. If you're looking for a decent breakfast/lunch and not in a hurry and you're not looking for an indulgent foodie meal, check this place out. Otherwise, your time and money are best spent elsewhere.
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Robert Z.

I really wish I was telling you guys how great my meal was, but after an hour past and my food was still not at my table we got up and left. We were the first to be seated arriving at 9:00am sharp, others quickly came in after us and before you know it almost all seats were filled all the while others behind us ate and left we were told out food was almost ready..at 10:00 am that was that out the door we went. The hostess was unprofessional no eye contact whatsoever when told we were cancelling our order, no apology, just a sarcastic "OK, thank you" As much as I was really looking forward to some good southern soul/ comfort food, unfortunately, I was left with a bad taste in my mouth and an empty stomach.
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Vuong V.

First time here as well as having chicken and waffles. To me, the combo doesn't seem like it would pair well and in my opinion it doesn't. It tasted fine, just not great. Their fried chicken is good. Crispy outside, not too much breading, and the chicken was moist. We also ordered the Mac and cheese, and the cornbread. The mnc was a little on the greasy side but hey it had good flavor. They gave a good serving size of cornbread but it was pretty dry. Service was good, waitress came and filled our waters often.
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R T.

I still don't get the appeal of Chicken and Waffles. Fried Chicken = Good! Waffles = Good! Chicken + Waffles = ? That aside, this place has really good food. I went with a friend at about 7pm last Friday. I had the chicken and waffles, my friend had smothered chicken, beans and rice. We were both very impressed with the preparation of our entrees. And the serving size was rewarding as well. Our waitress was kind, and the place was pretty busy. We managed to get a table without a reservation, but within 20 minutes of being there a line formed to get in. We'll most likely make a reservation on our next visit. All and all, a really good place to get some comfort food which tastes like someone's grandma is in the back cooking. Can't wait to try the other menu options!
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Ashley S.

We came all the way to the south side to wait in line for about 30 minutes and it was worth the wait! I ordered 3 wings with a waffle, and a side catfish filet. The waffle has a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg, I don't know but it was really good and so was the chicken. I'm glad that I ordered the catfish it was delicious. I also tasted the macaroni, it reminds me of my grandmas. Great meal, I'll be back!
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Rana T.

I''ve been to this restaurant a lot over the past few years. The food is great! I love soul food and let me tell you their chefs can really cook. I love the macaroni and the cornbread they serve. I order it as a side with every meal. If you're ever unsure of what drink the Chicago Dream is always a good pick. It's always sweet with a blast of color. Their service is decent and the environment is a great place to relax after work. However, my vision isn't the best so being there at night trying to read the menu is kind of difficult with the dim lighting. Overall the place is great and is filled with a sinful aroma and cheerful people.
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Emily D.

I have been here about four times, but just now writing the review. I ALWAYS get the fried chicken and cheese omlette. However, the last two times it wasn't as good (hence ok rating). There was less chicken & cheese in the omlette than what I recall from my inital experiences and this last time the chicken was a dry. Also, I used cheddar cheese instead of american the last two times, which doesn't make it as decadent (and maybe they use less?). I'll give it one more try before I right off the place (and will do american cheese) The side 'waffle' is SO-SO. Its nothing to brag about, its really thin with ok taste. Its not the waffle I would expect from a place like this. This place is close and something different, so a good option. Advice, go early to avoid the church rush!
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Candace M.

Didn't think the chicken and waffle combo would be so freakin delicious as it was at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles. It took me awhile to make my final decision before I actually ordered it but I gave in and was not disappointed. The chicken was seasoned to perfection. I haven't had any chicken seasoned like that in awhile. Nice portions, good food, good service, and soothing music. The crowd and closeness of the seats didn't bother me at all. When you're indulging in excellent food, all the other minor things are usually tuned out.
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Jane S.

Living in Cali for the majority of my life I'm a complete fan of Roscoe's chicken & waffles & was pretty curious how this compared to it! The restaurant is not very big & if you don't want to stand in line for an hour more Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday are the days to go! My boyfriend & I went on Wednesday & didn't have to wait at all. About 5 min after we sat down a nice server brought us out water & took our order. My BF got Tonya's choice & I got a chicken meal from the Soul Food Specials with Mac & cheese, potato salad & greens. Although I don't expect them to make the sides at the same time as the order, I did expect the chicken to be cooked after the order was placed. Both orders came out about 5/7 min after they were placed & with them went my hope of a fresh fried chicken...sigh.....None the less the chicken was still really good & tasty!!! The waffle that came with my boyfriends order was very fluffy and went nicely with his chicken wings. My mac & cheese was absolutely yummy and I will for sure get an extra order of it next time! The potato salad was outstanding as well, as were the greens. The prices at this place are ridiculously good as well. I will certainly come back to try some of their other stuff like their fried catfish & maybe even Grandma's Peach Cobbler!!! P.S. The only reason this place does not get 5 stars for me is due to their portions. Although the portions are decent, they don't compare to Roscoe's! But still to everyone out there get out of your regular food route and come try this place!!!
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Julian W.

So I walk in at 8:30am, and the 'locked man (who I assume is a manager) bellows: "We open at nine". Now, I won't gripe about their hours of operation (I assume it's to keep stragglers from entering in at 7am and nursing a cup of coffee for hours until the lunch rush). My question is: why was the door open for me to walk in the first place? And speaking of the 'locked manager, he has a MAJOR attitude that needs to be adjusted. As for the food, I had the special which consisted of a 1/4 dark fried chicken, one waffle, grits and eggs). It arrived to my table very fast, but it was OK (not great). The waffle was especially flat. I really expected more of their chicken and waffles than what I got. The place has a wi-fi signal but the waiter didn't know the password so I couldn't go online. I mean, c'mon: if I was a hard-core techie I probably would've stormed out of the place. I considered asking the manager for the wi-fi code, but again, he had a MAJOR attitude. At least the waiter was attentive (but that's not saying much, because it wasn't that busy), as well as courteous. I was biased against visiting this restaurant because of their feud with Roscoe's and the infringement issue. But I gave them a try and now I know: it's not worth a second visit.
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John G.

Talk about some good food....excellent experience at this restaurant. Little bit of a wait and not many sets to accommodate you when you do, but when you do sit down the menu is super extensive with items to choose from. Tons of combinations but I went with the Chicken and waffles of course. Great decision .huge pieces of chicken and the grits they came with were even better. Staff was super nice and the crowd was very lively. Will visit again
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Jenna S.

Chicken? Waffles? I'm in heaven! The first time I had even heard of Chicken and Waffles I was watching an episode of Larry King Live. Larry and Snoop Dogg were at Roscoe's in LA and - let me tell you - it was the most awkward interview exchange of all time. Just imagine Larry King attempting to eat Chicken and Waffles. Enough said. Then I became a member of Yelp, back in the fall of 2008. Chicken and Waffles was all the rage and I had vowed to try it. Now I work about five blocks from the restaurant so I really have no reason not to come. First of all, this place is a lot fancier than I thought. Since I've only ever seen Roscoe's, I figured it was just a counter service diner-type establishment. To my pleasant surprise, however, the restaurant is really nicely decorated and the total opposite of a diner. Great decor, great music, nice lighting - it's a really great place to have a nice dinner. Enter: four ladies looking for some new cuisine. I was blown away at how good the food was. Definitely a huge menu choice (not just chicken + waffles) and a lot of really great, classic southern comfort food. I decided to get a meal that included a chicken leg, a waffle and a side dish, just for sample's sake. We all got different sides just to sample a few and have a good variety and all of the food was delicious. Waffle: really tasty. A bit dough-y for my taste, but the cinnamon in the batter added a great touch that I really enjoyed. Good with the warm syrup and butter. Chicken: very well done and amazing with the spices in the flour. I'm not sure what they put in there, but this was some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Enough said. Come here if you haven't already. It's a great gem for a neighborhood that doesn't get enough visitors, even though there's a few great restaurants right around here. Plenty of street parking and it seems like there's never a really long wait for a table.
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Marie B.

As a Southern Girl....whose mother could really cook....I know great soul food. Thus, when people tell me a place can do great greens...or fried fish, I am skeptical. This place DID NOT disappoint! I had the fried fish filets, which were HUGE. One made two meals. It was fried perfectly. I also had the yams -- sweet, but not too. REAL and not canned. Just enough brown sugar, cinnamon and butter. But, the really yummy side dish were the greens. They were divine! The right combination of spice and sass. My only disappointment was the cornbread.. It wasn't bad...it just wasn't on par with the rest of the meal. Definitely a place I will go when I need a reminder of "home".
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Rosanna W.

I been here about six time two of the times I walk out, because I was waiting to long, I waited about an hour both times, one of the times there was a table ready for some one to sit at it. the other two time I was there and the food was great I order the Darnell ( Two big fried fish and a Waffles). The last time I was there I was disappoint because they brought me my food and my fish was warm/cold. and I just wish you could get and Waffle and a side with your meal. They also serve fast. your meal some to you ten minute after you order it.
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Jessica B.

I thought about it, and I'm not sure why this place wouldn't qualify for 5 stars, so therefore they get 5 stars! Waffles? Delicious and flavorful. Chicken? Perfectly breaded and fried. Crispy yet tender. Service? Friendly, nothing to complain about. Prices? Absolutely fair for the value you get. Portion sizes? HUGE! I took half of it home with me. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO BACK!!!!! I also had a drink that was a mixture of lemonade and OJ. Never even thought to combine the two but I will definitely be having me some more of that!
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Melissa Q.

Roscoe's has nothing on this place. I would personally suggest their two other locations (Oak Park & Evanston). You'll probably have less of a wait and the ambiance is way better. I think the other two locations even have live jazz some nights? And the Evanston location has a FULL bar and a small banquet room. Need I say more? Food is great. I wish they had a waffle and chicken strip combination, but it's fine. The waffle has this delicious cinnamon taste. YUM. All in all, this is the original Chicago's location. If it still was the only one, I would go out of my way to go there on occasion. But it's just much easier for me to ride 10 minutes into Evanston.
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Jules L.

You know what? I am not all that interested in fried chicken. Yes, I said it. What brought me here was that fried chicken is acceptable when there's a waffle sitting next to it. It's a little confusing when you walk in because there is no host stand, but we still got seated immediately by the very friendly, very capable Chante. So of course, I ordered the chicken and waffles--my only debate was, do I want the quarter chicken or the half? I decided to show a little restraint (surprise!) and ordered the quarter. Our food came out a lot faster than I expected, and I was right about the quarter chicken--the portion sizes were so generous that there's no way I could have eaten a half chicken. I even ended up taking leftovers home. And oh my jeebus, was that chicken good! If I always got fried chicken like that, I would eat it even without the waffle! Speaking of waffle, these were perfect. Soft without being soggy, and just sweet enough to complement the salty chicken without being too much so. And the mac and cheese I stole from my friend's plate was delicious too. Well seasoned, and with melted cheese within the sauce. Not like restaurant mac and cheese, more like Grandma's. There is no question that I am going to have to come back enough to eat my way through the entire menu.
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Jamila J.

BETTER than Roscoe's. And I love Roscoe's. Please, PLEASE try this place. And after you're stuffed, you can spend a half-hour walking off some of those delicious calories walking down historic MLK Blvd. Did I mention how great the service was? OMG - I can't wait to go back.
(5)
Chevonne J.

Went there last night 30 minutes before closing. I was a little skeptical because food and service can lack when it's almost time to close. When we arrived I was surprised at how busy the restaurant was. Service was a little slow, but the food was excellent and everyone was friendly. I will most definitely be back!
(5)
Raymond S.

It's a bit pricey for what you get. I mean a chicken breast and a waffle runs about 9 bucks. 2 eggs on the side with cheese set me back about $4. It can get a little ridiculous, but the food is top notch. I didn't expect the chicken to have as much flavor as it did, and all of the sides are great albeit portioned small. Although the place is small and crowded, the service is great every time I visit. It's a nice neighborhood spot I would recommend.
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Ericka L.

Okay, so having been to one of the REAL one's in Cali I may be a bit biased on the quality of this joint. First off, if you intend to visit this place MAKE A RESERVATION!!! Sorry I had to put that in caps and scream but I just can't stress it enough. We waited on a ramp leading down into the restaurant for 25 minutes. 25 minutes. 25 minutes. 25 minutes. Did you read that? This was on a Sunday afternoon and the place was PACKED. Parking was also a beast. Then once me and my two girlfriends were seated (in a booth, yay) I think we might have waited 10 or 15 minutes for someone to come to our table. I don't need that much time to look at a menu honey. After deciding on the catfish, grits, eggs, and biscuit meal (with a side waffle to give it a try) my friends and I waited again. Not sure how long as we were talking, taking pictures, and just preoccupied. It wasn't quick though. After our meals arrived I noticed that the food wasn't really...HOT. At least the grits should have been piping, but they weren't. Not cold...just not hot. Anyway, the grits needed a lil something so of course I dressed them with my usual sugar and butter. They were just okay after that. Not my momma's. The catfish was seasoned well...not to big of a filet though... The waffle was just okay. I didn't really care for the cinnamon flavor or whatever that was and it was a little tough to cut. The biscuit was overkill and so I didn't eat too much of that. Side note **the pink lemonade was poppin** Anyway, I wasn't too impressed. It was just ok. I really had high hopes for this place and since it sounds like it is always packed to the ceiling maybe I came on an off afternoon. If I am ever back on that side of the city I might give it another go...
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Natoya C.

We usually patronize this restaurant pretty frequently when I come to town. The food and service is always great from beginning to end. HOWEVER, the most recent and final time was a complete disaster. We used two groupons, but to our dismay, once we got to the register we found that only one could be used per table. No biggie, though a bummer. Our bill totaled $43.68. The dingbat chick at the register was talking to someone else while she rang us up and putting on her coat. No eye contact whatsoever and a snarky attitude. I should have questioned whether we got our discount then but I didn't. Lo and behold the bill plus the groupons shows up on my bank statement sans any discount whatsoever! I called to try to rectify the situation and the "manager" was ambivalent and rude about my concern and refused to do anything to help me! These people are absolute idiots who needn't work with the public! Needless to say we will NEVER walk through their doors again!!!
(1)
Logan S.

Great service and great food. Beans and rice, collard greens, grits, chicken and waffles with syrup; everything was very good. Plenty of street parking, you will not pay the Chicago politicians. Can not wait to go back and try some more.
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Melinda C.

I wish I could rate the food but I never made it that far so this review is only on service. My husband called me while I was out and asked me to bring home dinner. Since I was in the area I suggested CC&W. I asked him to look at their menu online, find something he thought we would like & call it in. He told me the order would take about 20mins. I was 5mins. away so to wait another 15mins. was not a problem. When I got there I went to register to let the hostess know I would be waiting for my call-in order and to also prepay. I took a seat and waited....and waited....and waited...total about an hour! I returned to the register to check on my order and there was a new hostess who had no knowledge of my order or payment. She said " I don't have an order for you & I don't know whats going on in the kitchen!" WOW...since my husband called it in, I had no clue what he ordered so they couldn't redo the order. I asked for a refund and was told NO since I didn't have a receipt to prove I had paid the previous hostess. You know that didn't go over well...I finally got my $40 back & left with no food or even an apology for the mistake.
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Ivanka B.

So we've been talking about coming here for years and finally the cousins got their act together and walked in on a Sunday at 11:00am. Fifteen minutes later we were in a booth being overwhelmed with options. The drinks are great - Sunset - their version of an Arnie Palmer, is amazeballs. Everyone had some combo of chicken & waffles: crispiest chicken ever and combined with the soft vanilla cinnamony syrupy goodness of the waffles - wow!! So tasty - a wonderful treat for hitting up church at 8am. The sides were equally tasty - smothered potatoes & Mac/cheese. I would pass on the grits - my sister makes better and the cornbread was just meh. Such a delight and only took 15 min from Ukie Village. I found parking right away. Can't wait to share this gem with more people.
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Robyn N.

Me and my friends wanted chicken and waffles since we heard a lot about the place, and wanted to meet up over break. When I arrived they already had a table, but the line at the door was pretty long, probably due to the space being very small and confined. I would say it fit about 100-150 people. The chicken was good, though it seemed bigger than the usual chicken wing size. I really enjoyed the sides they had. I ordered macaroni & cheese and yams. The yams were amazing, very sweet and came to the table fast. The waffle was also good. I think a bigger portion or more should've been served though.
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Linda M.

I heard so many great things about this place so when i saw a groupon available i quickly purchased it and decided to invite a lot of my family that was visiting from out of town. We were a group of about 11 and the service was great. we were seated fairly quickly and we all left there very satisfied. the food was exceptional, portions were large which i could not finish. we had breakfast at about 11 and i couldn't eat again until about 8pm.The waffles were amazing, i'm not a huge fan of fried chicken but the chicken was just right, rich flavors. I would HIGHLY recommend this place to anyone.
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Dominique K.

The food was great. Service was great. YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT!!! if your going during dinner time. A great combination and selection of food to tickle your fanny. lol. I love good cooking so come hungry the portions are filling and the price isn't bad. I will definitely be back.
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Laneka G.

the grilled catfish with onions and peppers is the bomb! i had it with mac and cheese, greens and red beans and rice all was delicious. ate half took the other home and had the rest for dinner it reheated just as well.
(4)
Dayna R.

VERY disappointed in the waffles. They were flat, with a bland taste! The chicken is great, but THAT'S it!! The potatoes are the frozen Ore-Ida brand homestyle fries and waffle fries from the freezer section at your local grocer. And don't get me wrong - I like Ore-Ida brand products, but I expect more at a restaurant for such an expensive tab. They could at least add some seasoning to help pretend they cooked it independently! I never mind paying for great food, but their food portions are skimpy and I they don't provide great quality food for their pricing. The syrup is very thin and the grits are simply a waste of time and energy. The ONLY thing that is great and that prevents me from giving it no stars is the fried chicken!
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D H.

This place is sad, so sad. This morning we took my mother in law too breakfast this establishment, was absolutely not going back. I will divorce my husband if he suggest this place (wait that's too easy). I ordered chicken wings, waffles , eggs and grits Now we were there when the restaurant open at 9:00 am on SUnday morning. The waiter approach us ( his shirt had stains , visible very visible stains on his shirt. He tells us the fryer is down it will be about 20 minutes before he can take our order. I would have left but I was over ruled by my elders. When my order comes, the chicken was left over from the night before, I sent it back along with the whole meal. The grits were all over the place just runny. The restaurant was not fresh, seat cushions need a lot of repair. Another business that seems to have cut corners along the way
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Pierre W.

I've been here several times now. the food is VERY,VERY good!! It's served with kind,professional,consistant excellence. It's one of the places that I have to be careful with,or I'll find myself in there everyday!! Sometimes it's crowded,and you may have to wait,but when you taset the food,you'll understand why. one of the few places in Chicago,that you can leave absolutely FULL,and pay a reasonable price. i highly recomend this place if you want a GREAT tasting meal with generous portions at a very good price
(5)
Jeanette H.

I would love to go back. My friend took me here about 3 weeks ago on a mid afternoon Saturday. There was a wait... but not overtly long. The hostess... bless her heart. That was THE most friendliest pleasant person I have met in a long time. She was so nice. The food is GOOD. The only minor problem that I would say I would request next time - I would like my waffle a little more crispier. But that is my preference. I had the wings, yams, mac n cheese, and greens (heaven in tummy). I proudly declared to my friend - that we will be back there soon. I can't wait to take my other friends/family here. I will say that the wait time would probably be off the charts on a Sunday. This is place that I would only attend if it was a "off time". BTW - its small in here, so I don't recommend groups.
(5)
Patricia M.

Food was very good. Place is rather small and tight. It is a very casual setting.
(3)
Sam C.

Came here with a friend based on her recommendation. I'd have to say, it's not bad. The following is what I got Wings, Gravy, Grits, Biscuit and Waffles The wings are flavored fairly well, I've had better in the west coast but this has been one of the better ones by far in chicago. Their gravy though, however, is just ok. I would like it to be a little thicker and more flavorful. However, their waffle is good and I would highly recommend getting it along with wings. All in all, it's not a bad place if you're craving for some chicken.
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Johnny T.

Mmm hmm. This is not the contented "Mmm hmm" of a full belly and happy thoughts. This is the "Mmm hmm" of an "I see you & your triflin' self" side-eye. To be fair, this place was already on my "Mmm hmm" radar after its shady RosScoe's beginnings. While it's sorta humorous that the CHoC&W ptb tried to pull such a sorry fast one, it should give the public a glimpse of the kind of business tptb are trying to run. I've eaten at Roscoe's. I've eaten at Sylvia's. Depending on whom you ask, I am from the South. I am pretty well acquainted with fried chicken & waffles. The sides were slammin'. The chicken was pretty good. The waffles were pitiful, verging on "sorry." I ordered the white chicken dinner with mac & cheese, greens and red beans & rice (complimentary cornbread). The dinner came out really quickly. I was impressed - and a little suspicious - by how quickly it came out, but I wasn't going to complain. I was here to eat. The mac & cheese was delicious. It was buttery, firm & starchy-cheesy. It was definitely reminiscent of post-baptism dinners in the church basement. I added hot sauce to the red beans. I didn't do so out of disrespect. It's how I grew accustomed to eating them in NOLA. They were great. The bean to rice ratio was a *little* dry, but nothing to complain about. The greens were well seasoned, slightly bitter and served with meat hocks in the bowl. Just right. The chicken was pretty good. I ordered the white pieces, so I was prepared for them to be slightly dry. It was nothing a little hot sauce couldn't handle. The skin was the same consistency as KFC Original Recipe, but didn't have the flavor. Thumbs down for that. I was expecting the crunchy fried chicken that comes as a result of a hot skillet, flour, seasoning and several grease pop/splatters that taught me not to go by the stove when my grandma was making chicken. I was confused by the 'smooth' skin. The cornbread portion was healthy, but the cornbread was dry. I could take or leave it. The waffle. Hmph. This wasn't a waffle. This was a tortilla with Sharpie-drawn squares. It cost $4.95! That's more than a waffle at Roscoe's! That's a five dollah foot-a-looonguh. For $4.95, I was expecting a waffle steak. Or, a waffle sheet cake. This pitiful thing came out cold, flat, small and soggy with a couple of pats of hard butter. Pitiful. I tried spreading the butter on the waffle. It looked at me as if to say, "I don't know what you're trying to do, but while you do it, I'm just gonna sit here and not move. Oohh-kayyy?!" Yes, the butter had an attitude problem. I wound up dousing the waffle with syrup and throwing my cut up chicken on top of it in order to wolf it down. This was *not* the C&W experience of my west coast, east coast and southern lives. In fact, it singularly dampened my experience here. Yeah, the chicken & sides are good but this is not Chicago's Home of Chicken & Sides. When you only deliver on half of your namesake, either change the name or improve the quality of your product. That being said, I was considering a four-star review. Then, the waiter hovered over us and, repeatedly, asked us for "[our] money so [he could] go home." Three stars. Then, after being shaken down for our cash, my friend was told that her credit card was denied three times and she needed to pay with cash. Fine. She got home to discover her card had been charged twice. The third time, the credit card took it upon itself to deny the charge. Two stars. Shady. Mmm hmm.
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Rebecca B.

I can not believe how much I enjoyed dinner last week at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles! And I haven't even tried the waffles yet. I was not really in the mood for waffles so I opted for a meal of 3 chicken wings, collard greens, red beans and rice, potato salad and corn bread. I was starving and on paper it didn't sound like too much food (ha ha), but it was a lot! And so delicious! These people really know how to pan fry chicken. The chicken wings were even better than Harold's and I really like Harold's Chicken wings. Made me realize how good chicken can be when it is cooked to order. The side dishes were also great. They even have vinegar for the greens and chopped onion for the red beans and rice! If they had cole slaw, this would have been the perfect meal! I need slaw with my fried chicken and red beans and rice, so maybe I'll ask if you can BYOS - bring your own slaw). If so, I'll raise the rating to 5*****. As an aside, Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles is BYOB in the evening.
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Michael E.

So, how well do you know Chicago? If you are not living in the South side, do you frequent it....ever visit? Ever been to Hyde Park area? Having just sent one of our own to the White House, I felt the desire to check out this side of town. A real treat....nice folks, great places and of course.....chicken and waffles. Now I'm from the south and this combination is something that is common place down there...but having heard about it from a friend, I had to try this out in Chicago. The establishment was originally called Roscoe's, but someone in California already had the name. This place can get very busy...which it eventually became, so get there early if you don't want to wait in line. Parking is plentiful. The menu is basic, but the names are just great..... Entrees like, "The Saint", "Carl the Banker", "Jackie O", "Alicia Licious", and the list goes on. Chicken, Chicken Livers and gizzards, Grits, Catfish, Red Beans and Rice.......lordy, lordy.....it was like reading a menu in my home state of North Carolina. Another treat were the side dishes......potato salad, yams, mac & cheese, cheese grits, and cornbread all round out a great meal. Everything........and I mean everything is very reasonably priced. I had 2 pieces of dark chicken and 2 waffles along with cornbread and some tea. At the end of the meal I was happy and very satisfied. So much so I was done for the night.....I hit a local bar, but couldn't put anything in my happy belly. Folks were very nice....even a couple of cops were eating there........though I'm not a believer in that "urban legend". The eating area was clean and well decorated as well as the bathrooms being very clean. You may THINK you know what a chicken and waffles places looks like, but this one will fool you - it looks really great! Wanna see your city....then get out of your neighborhood and see a great part of the city and eat at a great place.
(5)
May N.

Awesome place. Good service, large portions, delicious food and big menu. Long wait so go early or find out a less busy time or day to go. Haven't had any dish I didn't enjoy.
(5)
Carol K.

Chicken and Waffles together? What sounded as such an odd combination to me, in actuality ended up being better than another odd yet more familiar combo of peanut butter and jelly. Chicago's House of Chicken and Waffles called to me on a recent Saturday. I had only heard about people eating here for brunch but when I checked and found out that they stayed open til 11 on the weekends- I knew where my dinner was coming from. We arrived around 7:30 and to our delight there was no line and a booth by the windows just waiting for us to sit at it. We quickly perused the menu and ordered simply; 2 pieces of chicken and 2 waffles for me and chicken with an onion gravy and waffles for my friend. Couple that with a little cornbread and a side of mac and cheese and we were set. Well actually more than set as we had plenty of leftovers! Too bad this place doesn't serve any alcohol and BYOB is not allowed as a nice cold beer would have tasted great with the food. But the pink lemonade that I substituted for the beer worked just fine as well. The chicken was moist and tasty and the waffles sweet and savory. I couldn't finish either, the portion sizes were so large! I also think there is something crazy in those waffles as once you are done eating them- you just want to curl up for a long winter's nap! Love the comfortable ambiance and the jazz that is playing in the background. Service was attentive and friendly. And check out the photos on the walls and in the restrooms- you'll know this place is a hit with locals and celebrities alike. 5 stars all the way around. Now only if I wasn't still working off my last visit I might just be in the mood to go back tomorrow . . .and the next day . . .and the next.
(5)
Jessica L.

I was here the other night with my family. I have been to the Oak Park location, but this one is near work and I wanted to try it out. We were definitely pleased with the atmosphere - nice music and art on the walls. Similar style to Oak Park. The wait staff was very nice and the food came in a reasonable time. One thing I definitely believe is that the chicken is better at this location. I don't know if its the seasoning or what, but I really preferred it to the OP location. I had a side of greens and they were excellent as well. Portions were what you would expect for the price. I am only reducing by one star because there was a weird smell in the place. Almost like they had mopped and needed to change to mop water. It was a little off putting. However, we used the restroom and it was extremely clean and well appointed.
(4)
Bunny P.

Lord forgive me for I have eaten terrible things. Like... Really BAD! Went over winter break, and totally forgot to Yelp about it. May I just say, it felt so good to be bad!? I had the omelette, but afterwards... Oh. I had the fried waffle. O.o Chiiiiiild. So LIGHT. SO....so.....sweet. So ridiculously...riduculous. My friend & I said we must get dinner the next time for 3 reasons. 1. we kept smelling greens & mac n cheese. Envy doesn't describe. 2. we need variety. 3. we felt like idiots at 5 pm eating omelettes. [Not that we care. It was just weird.]
(4)
Aneicy T.

HAVE YOU EVER FELT SO DISRESPECTED THAT ALL YOU COULD DO IS CRY? Well that was my over all experience. I literally walked out of this placed irritated, nerves frazzled, and tears in eyes. The only reason I gave it 1 star was because of the owner was so accommodating. My 1st mistake was going on a Sunday afternoon....aut, aut, ah, don't shake your heads in dissaproval yet, smart me placed an order for carry out. A young lady took my order and quickly hung up as I was asking her "When will my order be ready?" I had to call back and she stated it will be 35-40mins. So i waited 15mins then took 20min drive from 104th and Pulaski (10400 South and 4000 West) to their address 3947 S King Dr. (4000 South and 400 East). As I pulled up I could see the line was out the door. I thought to myself "WOW it sucks to be you guys!" I called to check the status of my order and the same young lady placed me on hold for 8mins then informed me it wasn't ready, as I began to ask how much longer she hung up YET AGAIN! I called back and polite me said "I'm sorry I was just on the phone with you and I believe we got disconnected, but how much longer will it be?" She's says 15mins, I waited 20 for good measure. I called after 20mins, no answer so I decided it shouldn't be a problem and walked in. OMGosh, 1st off the the entry and ramp leading into the restaurant was stacked. So polite me excused my way through the rows of patrons that looked like they were going to cut me if I thought I was going to but them in line. I get to the register and waited behind 2 very unhappy looking carry out customers. I thought "Well I'm not going to have that problem I placed my order an hr ago." My turn "Pick up for Niecy" Pregnant Girl at the register: "What's the phone number?" I gave it to her "I can't find and order under that name or phone number." "Well I called to check twice and the young lady on the phone was able to located it." Pregnant Girl: "Is it under DENISE, I have an order for a DENISE." "No I'm pretty sure I said Niecy (which isn't short for Denise by the way) what's the order, maybe the young lady misunderstood me when I gave my name?" She called out items that definitely weren't mine. Pregnant Girl: "Hold on ma'am" and she walked away couple of minutes pass. She returned and asked me the items I ordered, located my order, and rung me out. She sent a male staff member to check on my order while mentioning to him to keep and eye out for her turquoise earring that she lost. After 10mins the the male returned and said it wasn't ready. She turns to me and states what I already heard. I asked how much longer she told me she wasn't sure but she'll send someone to the kitchen to check. I waited and waited and waited. While waiting she mentioned this DAM tourquise earring to every employee that crossed her path. So I got the impression that she cared more about this earring she mentioned 6xs then her customer cause she hadn't apologized about the wait or acknowledged me after waiting 40mins once. By this time a good amount of the dine in patrons had been seated, all the carry out customers had received their orders and left. Then she mentioned that DAM earring to a woman I overheard instructing her to gather all the receipts so she could look them over. I asked if she was the manager and was informed she was an owner. I asked to speak with her and the Pregnant Girl says "Why because you had to wait, as you can see we are extremely busy and understaffed so everybody has to wait not just you, I'll let her know but I don't know if she will be able to talk to you today cause it's busy" I thought about the mind state I would have to be in to show any human being such disregard and utter disrespect. I told her to Refund my money cause this is too much. Pregnant girl gives some excuse as to why she couldn't and I was ready to lose it. I'm usually a laid back and forgiving person but I literally wanted to strangle a pregnant woman. I marched to the kitchen and found the owner yelled to her my experince as tears rolled down my face. Now the owner was extremely nice she listened intently, apologized, and her cooler head instructed me to bathroom to get myself together (which I did) while she tracked down my order. It was sitting at the register the WHOLE EFFING TIME!!!!! Another choke out for the Pregnant Girl. By this time the food was cold so the manger refunded my money, prepared a new meal, and for my time she offered my next 2 meals free. I went back for the free meals but never stepped a foot in that place afterwards. This happened summer of 2011 so maybe they have offered better employee training on phone etiquette and being the face of a business, but fool me once......
(1)
Sara M.

WOW. So the wait is long to get in this place and you have to stand on a ramp with everyone else, staring into the dining place. They should probably have buckets for the drool that will run down your chin because servers will pass by within and arm's reach of real soul food. Once we sat down, our server was friendly and had a great smile. We ordered our food - I got the dark meat chicken with waffles and mac n' cheese, as well as a pink lemonade. My sister got smothered, fried chicken livers with scrambled eggs, collard greens, and pink lemonade. Her husband ordered chicken wings and a waffle. We waited...and waited. Finally, the food arrived! Words cannot express how good the food was (although the waiting and building anticipation could have had something to do with it). My waffles were smothered in butter and were hearty with a great consistency. The dark meat chicken was smothered in gravy and carmelized onions but it wasn't steaming hot. The mac n' cheese was decent but my sister's collard greens were the best I have ever had. I generally don't like them because they are too bitter and sweet at the same time but these were just amazing! I tried one of her chicken livers and they were crispy, smooth, warm, and had that hint of iron that defines liver. Everything was delicious. Minus one star for the long wait, the absent server (I wanted my free refill!), and how long it took to get the check. However, if I have 3 hours to kill on a meal, I'm coming back here and stuffing myself silly.
(4)
Colleen C.

ANNOUNCING: The best breakfast combo to ever sweep the nation. Chicken.And.Waffles. (fried chicken/beautiful waffles) Dear Tina B, I knew you'd never steer me wrong. You are a champion. Chicken 'n Waffles? GENIUS. I know you didn't invent it, but you got 15 yelpers there to try it. On the Southside. On a Saturday. With no alcohol. I'm in awe. And still fulll... Colleen C OMG. Chicken 'n Waffles. My new favorite meal. Seriously. Go here. It is worth the drive, and the wait. I know it's nothing revolutionary, but it will soothe your soul and melt your heart. It's just THAT good. And cheap. And the restaurant is cute and clean and the staff is friendly. I'm on a waffle/chicken HIGH. I want more of them. As soon as I can breathe again... MMMMMM.
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Toni M.

I had a great experience dining, I was taken here for my Birthday, it was the best, the atmosphere, service and quaint setting was awesome. the food came quick and the staff was great. We enjoyed the waffles, red beans and rice, and other delicious dishes. I not only had a perfect birthday lunch....I experienced it with my best friend..loVe u DR
(4)
Lauren H.

Having lived in L.A., I have been to the original home of chicken and waffles, so I went in with a bias....and was extremely pleased. I don't eat chicken anymore, so I had waffles and eggs. I wound up sharing my waffles with other people at the table, it was so much food. So much yummy food. I also shared the cheese grits which were quite tasty, and tasted my friend's greens which were excellent. Service was fabulous--friendly and attentive, even with our big party. I am a fan.
(4)
Ben G.

Larry King and Snoop Dogg are fans of the LA version of Chicken 'N Waffles started in LA in the 70's so I thought the Chicago version was worth a try. I've been here multiple times and will keep coming back for more. The food is great, it's a great value for sit down service, but the service can be hit or miss. The food is great. The waffles have a great flavor with a nice touch of cinnamon. The macaroni and cheese makes a great side. The fruity drinks have a great refreshing taste (though the menu does not do a good job explaining what is what). All this is very reasonably priced. The downside is some of the servers could use training on server basics. We've had drinks brought out after the meal and appetizers along with the meal. It can take a while to get the bill unless you track your server down. It is also frustrating to wait five minutes to be sat when there are multiple obvious open tables staring you in the face. The dinnerware is pretty plain and plastic. That said, you get what you pay for and you are not paying a lot here. Plus the food (the real reason to come) makes up for it. This place is packed on Sunday after church with a line out the door so go at your own risk at this time.
(4)
Jean C.

Oh. My. God. I have found a new favorite comfort food spot. I came here last Sunday with my sister and my husband and waited for about an hour. We arrived around 3ish and sat around 4ish. A sharply dressed man takes your name on a waiting list and from the ramp leading down into the restaurant, you wait. You wait all the while salivating watching the lucky people already seated and eating the meal you are trying to figure out to order. When we got seated, we were greeted by our server a few minutes after. Now, it was packed but service was a bit slow. She came by got our drink order (2 pink lemonades and Tonya's Drink) and about 5 minutes later brought them. Looking at the menu is one of the most difficult things you have to do in the world. Honestly, how can you just pick ONE entree when they all look amazing?! After studying the menu , I finally decided on #13: smothered chicken livers with grits, 2 eggs and a side of collard greens. My sister got 1/4 dark chicken smothered with 2 waffles and a side of mac and cheese. The hubby got 3 wings with 1 waffle. I definitely had the most. It took 3 separate plates for all of my food. The food came out quickly, which was a good thing because we were starving when we sat down but famished when it arrived! The meal in a word, heavenly. I was in food heaven. The chicken livers were fried but rich. The gravy is indescribable. The grits were delicious and wished I could have more. The collard greens were tasty but that hardly describes them really. I had a taste of the waffles and they were not only big but scrumptious. The maple syrup was sweet but not overwhelming. I didn't taste the chicken but my sister and the hubby were practically eating the marrow to make sure they got every last bit of the meat. I was the only one to have part of my meal boxed up but I also had the most amount of food. Sitting there waiting for the bill, I was already trying to figure out when I was coming back. The food is fantastic and the price is reasonable. Total for 3 entrees, 2 extra sides and 3 beverages was $49ish. Not bad at all. We will be coming back soon and once the location in Oak Park opens up, I will be going there as well. I want to eat this every day.
(5)
Valicia B.

I love the fried chicken. Nice little place in my neighborhood. Overall good soulfood. A lot of food for your money!!
(4)
Jay K.

When I saw this review on Yelp, I can't help but say it seemed out of place as the normal place Yelpers give really high ratings. Having said that, I'm glad I read the reviews and decided to try it out. I have never had chicken and waffles before but I went with a friend who swears by Roscoe's in LA. We decided to go one day for dinner. There is lots of parking around and the place is fairly large. All of the waiters were super nice. The menu is huge. We made the fortunate mistake of ordering too much. The entrees are very large and deceivingly filling. The waffles are thin and delicious. The chicken is also very good. My favorite part of it all were the sides. The yams and macaroni and cheese were unbelievable. For casual comfort food, the price is a little more than you'd expect (will run you about 15-20 dollars per person). If you are feeling for a different kind of brunch, lunch, or dinner, it is a great place to try. It fills that gap if you are in the mood for breakfast but with more substance/heaviness.
(4)
Bianca C.

Once you get pass waiting 40 minutes to be seated on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon/early evening, you'll be pleased with your experience at Chicago's. From the decor to the food to the patrons, you'll have a wonderful time. I've had a few hiccups with flighty waitresses but was immediately assisted by management. I've had everything from the Chicken and Waffles to the side dishes, every item on its menu (including the drinks) are wonderful. I used to live down the street from Chicago's and miss calling in my orders and walking in to pick them up. :(
(4)
Kash K.

Waited an hour for my food! Waitress finally came and told us there was NO CHICKEN... Just think about that for a moment
(1)
Tresa E.

Wonderful meal!! Food was great but service was slow!
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Missy J.

We went here a few nights ago with a groupon. Everything was great. I had the catfish dinner with mac-n-cheese, yams and greens. It was all fabuolus. My hubby got the chicken sandwich and waffle fries. It was also great. The sandwich was huge and they gave him a ton of fries. Our server was very nice. The atmosphere of the place was good too...perfect lighting and music at just the right volume.
(5)
Breakfast C.

breakfastrules.blogspot.â€¦ I think Brent hit the mark when he said "all omelettes should have fried chicken." It's hard to disagree with that statement. To further his point, it's going to be very difficult for me to eat waffles without chicken. I may have to stop at Harold's on the way to the next breakfast joint just in case.
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Address : 3947 S King Dr
Chicago, IL, 60653
Phone (773) 536-3300
Website https://chicagoshomeofchickenandwaffles.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :9:00 am - 9:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : No
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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