The chicken and waffles duo contributes to entrepreneurship and cultural pride
Connie’s Chicken & Waffles
Kiki’s Chicken & Waffles
Kiki’s Chicken & Waffles, based out of Columbia, South Carolina, is a product of Kiki Cyrus and her crew. It proudly claims the mantle of the Midlands’ and is arguably the finest establishment devoted solely to the chicken‑and‑waffle fix. Across its three locations Columbia, Harbison and North Charleston, the menu dishes out staples headlined by the iconic chicken‑and‑waffles plate. For anyone commemorating the day, in the Southeast this Black‑owned treasure delivers the combo with a confidence that’s as rooted in community as it is, in flavor.
Eddy’s Chicken & Waffles
Eddy’s Chicken & Waffles, created by Eddy, an Ohio State University alumni, fills a Columbus gap that’s been aching for a spot devoted solely to chicken and waffles. The menu showcases chicken wings perched atop Belgian waffles all bathed in sweet maple syrup. The kitchen stays humming from breakfast through lunch and into dinner. Tucked at 3252 Noe Bixby Rd., the doors swing open every day ready to serve diners, to‑go orders and deliveries alike.
Home of Chicken & Waffles
Home of Chicken & Waffles, located in Oakland, California is a family‑run offshoot of the Los Angeles brand. The restaurant serves chicken & waffles for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Roscoe’s House of Chicken ‘N Waffles
Fat’s Chicken & Waffles
Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles
Chicago’s Home of Chicken & Waffles, a soul food haven, serves classic chicken and waffles, fried catfish, peach cobbler anytime of day, whether it’s for breakfast, lunch or dinner. With several locations dotted across the Chicago area, diners can enjoy a savory sit‑down meal at either location. As a chicken spot, it stands out as a must‑visit for anyone seeking Midwest flavor and a chance to support this signature staple.
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Source: Black Enterprise
