What’s the deal with chicken and waffles? There are plenty of scrumptious food combinations, but this pair is by far one of the best. This sweet and savory, quirky combo is a signature Southern dish when done right. Who’s got the best chicken and waffles in Atlanta, Georgia? These spots are all in the running.
Nana G’s Chik-n-Waffles
An American favorite from a rolling kitchen? Indeed. Nana G’s is a colorful food truck that combines spicy chicken tenders with Belgian-style waffles. They’re unequivocally some of the best in Atlanta and are made from local, natural ingredients.
Each batter-cake and bird order that’s served out of this truck gets a heap of powdered sugar, a drizzle of maple syrup, some crispy bacon, plus two — not one — pieces of fried chicken. Ask for the special sauces like “Papa G’s” with a hot kick or the banana-topped “Auntie P’s.”
The Midway Pub
The Midway Pub is a neighborhood eatery located in the East Village at 552 Flat Shoals Ave. SE. It’s a popular local hangout with a large patio, a vast beer selection, and a charming menu of your typical pub grub like burgers and wings, and of course chicken and waffles.
Ditch the fork — these chicken and waffles are served-up sandwich-style with homemade rosemary and sage syrup, which is actually the best way to eat them after all. They’re also on the Saturday and Sunday brunch menu from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Have this combo with a mid-day cocktail like the “Lady’s Choice” with peach vodka or “His Dudeness” with Kahlua and cold-brewed coffee.
10th & Piedmont
Next time you’re craving Atlanta-style chicken and waffles, head to 10th & Piedmont on 991 Piedmont Ave. NE. This laid-back, swanky restaurant dishes up some of the best southern chicken and waffles in the city. One of our list’s most creative presentations, they offer their version in a scrumptious skewer configuration. It all starts with a moist, tender fried chicken breast, dipped in waffle batter, and then deep-fried into delicious crispiness. Go ahead and sop that chicken in warm maple syrup which is served on the side.
South City Kitchen
Go hungry when you visit South City Kitchen at 1144 Crescent Ave NE. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu at this country kitchen, especially not the fried chicken and waffles. They come out of the back hot and delicious, perfectly fried and seasoned. The waffles are light and fluffy, creating a purely magical combination. Consider sharing — the portions at South City are enormous. Their fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and the crab cakes that grace the menu are also heavenly.
When only the best Southern comfort food will do, go ahead and put chicken and waffles on your must-have list. There’s no need to choose between savory and sweet with this mouth-watering combination. Visit one of these eateries today and decide for yourself who has the best chicken and in Atlanta.
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