Best Places For Chicken & Waffles In DFW
While it's commonly billed as a classic southern staple, the union of chicken and waffles didn't actually originate in the south. Though its exact origins have been the subject of debate among food historians, many recognize that the delicious duo began a rise to fame in 1938 at the Wells Supper Club, a late night jazz haunt in Harlem, New York. Regardless of where chicken and waffles began its journey, there's no denying that the sweet and savory mash-up is flying onto restaurant menus all over town. Here are five DFW eateries where this mouthwatering comfort dish is creating quite a buzz.
Buttons Restaurant
15207 Addison Road
Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 503-2888
www.buttonsrestaurant.comThis beacon of southern cuisine in Fort Worth and Addison excels at serving spruced up comfort food options. It's signature chicken and waffles dish is no exception. Here, crispy pieces of succulent chicken form a perfect union with Belgium waffles, maple syrup and blueberry-infused butter. It's served up with a tangle of fried sweet potato strings on top and collard greens on the side. While you're indulging, order one of Button's specialty pineapple upside down martinis or a slice of sweet potato pie. Don't worry about the calorie intake as there's usually live music providing ample opportunity to dance it off.
15207 Addison Road
Addison, Texas 75001
(972) 503-2888
www.buttonsrestaurant.comThis beacon of southern cuisine in Fort Worth and Addison excels at serving spruced up comfort food options. It's signature chicken and waffles dish is no exception. Here, crispy pieces of succulent chicken form a perfect union with Belgium waffles, maple syrup and blueberry-infused butter. It's served up with a tangle of fried sweet potato strings on top and collard greens on the side. While you're indulging, order one of Button's specialty pineapple upside down martinis or a slice of sweet potato pie. Don't worry about the calorie intake as there's usually live music providing ample opportunity to dance it off.
Henry's Majestic
4900 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 893-9400
www.henrysmajestic.comSince opening last year, Henry's Majestic has quickly established itself as a neighborhood favorite for those craving stellar craft libations and equally creative bar fare. So it should come as no surprise that this Bread Winners Cafe offshoot also serves a superb weekend brunch filled with a slew of tantalizing options, one of which includes a phenomenal sharing platter of chicken and waffles. The dish consists of triangular shaped waffles loaded up with golden morsels of buttermilk battered boneless chicken breasts. To seal the deal, cream gravy and hot maple syrup are both drizzled over the top. It's even better with the sparking wine concoctions you can create from an array of exotic juices, house-made cordials and liquor laced fruits.
4900 McKinney Ave.
Dallas, TX 75205
(469) 893-9400
www.henrysmajestic.comSince opening last year, Henry's Majestic has quickly established itself as a neighborhood favorite for those craving stellar craft libations and equally creative bar fare. So it should come as no surprise that this Bread Winners Cafe offshoot also serves a superb weekend brunch filled with a slew of tantalizing options, one of which includes a phenomenal sharing platter of chicken and waffles. The dish consists of triangular shaped waffles loaded up with golden morsels of buttermilk battered boneless chicken breasts. To seal the deal, cream gravy and hot maple syrup are both drizzled over the top. It's even better with the sparking wine concoctions you can create from an array of exotic juices, house-made cordials and liquor laced fruits.
Vintage Grill & Car Museum
202 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086
(817) 594-3750
www.vintagegrillandmuseum.comThere's more to take in at the Vintage Grill than just what's coming out of the kitchen. Here, diners can chow down on award-winning chef Jerrett Joslin's farm-to-table eats and admire some pretty snazzy retro rides at the same time. The restaurant doubles as a showcase for co-owner Tom Moncrief's collection of vintage cars, which even includes a 1948 Studebaker. Speaking of snazzy, the chicken and waffles here are anything but ordinary. First they double batter the chicken in a secret blend of spices and fry it up until golden brown. Then it's layered onto two puffy buttermilk waffles, topped with a fried egg and finished with a splash of hollandaise and chipotle-maple syrup.
202 Fort Worth Highway
Weatherford, TX 76086
(817) 594-3750
www.vintagegrillandmuseum.comThere's more to take in at the Vintage Grill than just what's coming out of the kitchen. Here, diners can chow down on award-winning chef Jerrett Joslin's farm-to-table eats and admire some pretty snazzy retro rides at the same time. The restaurant doubles as a showcase for co-owner Tom Moncrief's collection of vintage cars, which even includes a 1948 Studebaker. Speaking of snazzy, the chicken and waffles here are anything but ordinary. First they double batter the chicken in a secret blend of spices and fry it up until golden brown. Then it's layered onto two puffy buttermilk waffles, topped with a fried egg and finished with a splash of hollandaise and chipotle-maple syrup.
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Public School 214
3700 McKinney Ave., Suite 148
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 599-6234
www.psontap.comThis lively classroom-themed bar and eatery scores high marks for its upscale pub grub, cranking out items like bacon cheddar tater tots, BBQ bison burgers and potato chip topped chorizo mac & cheese. Equally inspiring is the weekend brunch where you'll find an insanely delicious take on chicken and waffles.The dish features green chili cornbread waffles topped with a massive hunk of golden fried jidori chicken. This free-range bird is known for its robust flavor. The whole dish comes together with a dousing of maple syrup and red eye gravy.
3700 McKinney Ave., Suite 148
Dallas, TX 75204
(214) 599-6234
www.psontap.comThis lively classroom-themed bar and eatery scores high marks for its upscale pub grub, cranking out items like bacon cheddar tater tots, BBQ bison burgers and potato chip topped chorizo mac & cheese. Equally inspiring is the weekend brunch where you'll find an insanely delicious take on chicken and waffles.The dish features green chili cornbread waffles topped with a massive hunk of golden fried jidori chicken. This free-range bird is known for its robust flavor. The whole dish comes together with a dousing of maple syrup and red eye gravy.
The Holy Grail Pub
8240 Preston Road
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 377-6633
www.holygrailpub.comOne of Plano's hottest craft-brew pubs also turns out some top-notch food and puts on a weekend brunch worthy of getting out of bed early for. Here you'll find a delicious roster of dishes like beer braised brisket and hash, eggs Florentine and chorizo laden migas. It's the chicken and waffles special though that has everyone's taste buds watering. This delectable combo features a thick fluffy waffle crowned with a hunk of golden fried chicken breast. What takes this dish up a notch is the spicy habanero butter that's served with maple syrup on the side.
8240 Preston Road
Plano, TX 75024
(972) 377-6633
www.holygrailpub.comOne of Plano's hottest craft-brew pubs also turns out some top-notch food and puts on a weekend brunch worthy of getting out of bed early for. Here you'll find a delicious roster of dishes like beer braised brisket and hash, eggs Florentine and chorizo laden migas. It's the chicken and waffles special though that has everyone's taste buds watering. This delectable combo features a thick fluffy waffle crowned with a hunk of golden fried chicken breast. What takes this dish up a notch is the spicy habanero butter that's served with maple syrup on the side.
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