In the pantheon of breakfast foods, none is as enticing as a pile of steaming waffles with freshly fried chicken. Today, this winning combo is a revered staple of American cuisine. The next time you’re hungry for a bite, try these chicken and waffles in Northern Virginia and DC.
Founding Farmers
Farm-to-table dining reaches new heights at this environmentally sustainable eatery with three NoVA locations. For breakfast, guests can order classic chicken and waffles. For lunch, guests can choose between spicy or Southern-style chicken and waffles. Add buttermilk biscuits to your meal for a true comfort food meal. Multiple area locations
Hen Quarter
Hen Quarter celebrates all things Southern cooking, and two buttermilk-fried thigh pieces with waffles are just the beginning. Pull up a chair for classics like catfish or shrimp and grits, Cajun chicken gumbo, or signature fried chicken. 2121 1st St SW, Washington, DC
Milk & Honey
Head to one of three NoVA Milk & Honey locations to experience a little slice of Louisiana cooking. Start the meal with some honey old bay wings. Pair that with their chicken and Biscoff cookie butter–infused waffles with your choice of chicken thighs or wings. Multiple area locations
Tupelo Honey
Whether you’re feeling savory or sweet, this Arlington spot has a chicken and waffle combo for every palate. If you’re looking for something savory, try the sriracha honey fried chicken with buttermilk waffles and cilantro. Taste the classic version with honey-dusted chicken and powdered sugar or the waffles with peach compote and spiced pecans for something sweeter. 1616 N. Troy St., Arlington
Succotash
Experience chicken and waffles elevated to fine dining at Succotash Prime. James Beard Award–winning chef Edward Lee starts with fried leg and thigh pieces piled on a bed of waffles and finishes with fresh, shredded aged Manchego and pickled okra. The smoked corn chowder makes a fantastic starter, as does the kimchi crab dip. 915 F St. NW, Washington, DC
Southern Style Chicken & Waffle
Stop by this counter-service restaurant to get your chicken and waffle fix to go. Choose from fried chicken wings or tenders served with a hot waffle or commit with your choice of dark meat and a waffle. Wash it down with a bottle of housemade lemonade. Multiple locations
Feature image courtesy Milk & Honey
