Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles: User Reviews

Just like down home
By misshobbes from river north, June 22, 2008

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I have been to the Chicken and Waffle place 4 times now. I have only had to wait once and that was not for very long. I really enjoy the chicken the seasoning reminds me of my Grandmother's chicken and the red beans are soooo delicious

Good Food, Poor Service
By tminusone from Hyde Park, June 16, 2008

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Visited the restaurant on two occasions and both times the service was less than acceptable. Servers and host appeared to be inexperienced with handling customers with minimal demands however; the chicken was extremely good!

Service
By Elaine from Hyde Park, June 1, 2008

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After calling and asking them did they have take out and they replied yes. After going there I waited in line. Just for the waitress to tell me they were so behind in the kitchen that they were taking no carry out orders as instructed by the kitchen. This also applied if you were calling in to pick up orders. And then it was a 40 minute wait to dine in.

I'll be back!
By cher79 from Englewood, May 24, 2008

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My boyfriend and I went to this restaurant on May 9th, but it was too crowded, so we came back on the 20th (this past Tuesday) and we were able to get a table. The line wasn't long so we decided to wait for a booth. I ordered 2 waffles with 1/4 of a chicken, with a beverage called "Tonya Joi" (a mixture of fruit punch and lemonade--loved it!); my BF ordered 1 waffle with an omelet with chunks of chicken in it. The food was delicious and I can see why this place is constantly crowded, LOL! I tasted a little bit of my BF's omelet and will definitely get that when we return. The syrup that came with the waffles tasted sweet, like cake, and the chicken was seasoned just right. The waiters/staff were friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our food. The atmosphere is nice...there are art works displayed on the walls, music (I think it was jazz?) played overhead...there's a "busyness" about the place (waiters/staff constantly moved about). My BF and I both agreed that the place should be expanded since there's extra storefront space next door and on the side; perhaps that would eliminate the long wait times. They should also have a separate entrance for customers who order carry out. I'm anxious to see how this restaurant will progress over the next year or so.

Wear comfortable shoes . . . .
By Ebony Esquire from Lincoln Park, May 13, 2008

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The wait is INSANE, so please make sure you wear comfortable shoes, as there are NO seats in the makeshift waiting area. I think there might be two chairs to be fair. The dining area is small, the ventilation was questionable while I was there (a problem that might have been solved since then). The chicken was GREAT, perfectly seasoned, served crispy and hot. The waffles were ok, a little too soggy for my taste. I will probably go back, but I'm not in a hurry to do so.

Good Food
By BronzeVilleFTW from Bronzeville, May 5, 2008

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First off, all the haters that say this place is bad are just grumpy, ignorant people. The food here is GREAT!!! Yes, the wait is bad, but that's because of the layout of the joint. The square footage is not the most ample which of course leads to long wait times. Once they get settled, a smart thing to do would be to place benches or tables out on the sidewalk so folks dont have to stand up for 45+ minutes. Once seated however, the atmosphere is great, nice smooth jazz playing overhead and polite waiting staff. We got our food within 10-15 minutes of ordering it. The chicken omelette was DELICIOUS and the waffle was still warm enough to melt butter on (most waffles are barely warm or cold by the time it's brought out to the table). The fried chicken was seasoned like nothing I'd ever had before and was juicy and flavorful. I can't wait to go back to this place. Hopefully they can expand the floorplan to maybe an upstairs section to prevent the long wait times. Other than that, this is my new favorite place to eat!!

Very Very Very Good
By Sandy from Bronzeville, May 3, 2008

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I have gone to Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles quite a few times. My family and I love it we have had the Soul Food meals, which are delicious. The wait is a little long but to me it's worth the wait. The staff is very friendly and efficient I would highly recommend anyone who likes good food pleasant atomsphere this is a wonderful place to eat and bring your family.

And the verdict is....
By JazyEb from Roseland, April 29, 2008

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....Very good! I recently dined at new established to check out the buzz on the new eatery. I was very impressed with the cozy look and feel of the restaurant. There was ample street parking which was great.

My dining experience was also a pleasant one. I had the fried chicken and sampled the catfish fillet, with a side of yams and greens…yummy! The prices are decent, the food was very good, the service was great and the portions were plentiful. Stop by and check ‘em out!

As Good As It Gets
By HotMama from kenwood, April 28, 2008

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I tried this joint this afternoon and I have to say....this is as good as it gets without having to go to eat at Grandma's house in the south!
The waffles were the most delicious treat I have put in my mouth in a LONG time. The chicken was heavenly. Plus...the sides....well.... I cannot say enough about the mac and cheese and red beans and rice. The only downside is that this restaurant needs to be twice as big!