I needed a quick bite on my way back from a weekend in NYC, decided to hop off 91 and landed in a little town off the beaten path, called Wallingford CT. I wound up in a strip mall and chose a restaurant called Cheek's Chicken and Waffles. One of the featured items on the menu are chicken wings. I chose buffalo style and let me tell you, they were some of the best wings I've ever tasted. Buffalo sauces can be tricky, either too hot or band but the sauce was perfectly seasoned and my onion rings were crispy, fresh and delicious. If you're ever on the 91 and see the exit for Wallingford, do your self a favor and stop by Cheek's Chicken and Waffles and have their Buffalo wings, you won't be sorry! The owner even treated me to a bottle of water! read more

Came here after a comedy show with about 30 minutes left before closing. We ordered the 6 piece chicken combo (came with more), mac & cheese, and curly fries. It almost tasted like they made too much and that was left leftovers and they just threw it back in the fryer. The chicken came out very oily and greasy. The mac & cheese was really creamy and was good on the first night. After heating it the second night it didn't taste as good. The fries were about the best thing. A Cajun style crispy curly fry. It was great for a late night snack, but I wouldn't use this as a regular dining option. I won't be back. read more

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This place has REALLY good waffles. The honey butter is SO good. Wouldn't call either cheap or pricey. Portion sizes pretty large, staff always friendly. They have some good deals going if you order wings and trays for events . Restaurant is small with some booths, usually pretty quiet. read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Chicken 3 Piece Tenders and Waffle - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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I'm so mad at myself bc I was gonna get wings at my normal spot... PARADISE PIZZA, but I said let me check out Cheeks. BIG MISTAKE. Mac and cheese bowl? Soupy. Became more soupy as it sat. Garlic Parm wings? Yuck. The sauce was good...chicken wasn't cooked enough. Soft and raw looking. And to think I waited 20 min AND asked to have the wings WELL DONE‼ And they had the nerve to throw in an extra wing. PARADISE PIZZA. I APOLOGIZE BC I KNEW TO CHECK Y'ALL. Worst munchie experience...EVER‼ read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Soupy Mac and cheese w/ fried chicken. - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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We stopped by there for dinner and ordered a chicken wrap and chicken and waffles. I thought the wrap was ok, it was a traditional wrap with pieces of chicken and the different sauces to dip in. The chicke and waffles were decent, the chicken was good a little overcooked, but had good flavor. I would definitely give it another try if I'm in the mood for fried chicken. The lady at the desk was friendly and always checking on us that the food was good. read more

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This is a great little place for wings. Always come out hot and tasty. Best of all the staff is so friendly and accommodating.

Fabulous chicken wings and the macaroni and cheese is terrific. Best of all is seeing Mo who is the nicest guy ever.

Not only are the severs amazing and nice. The chicken is amazing and the sauces are lichen made and not hat another corporate flavors. It's amazing, and the chicken is juicy and cooked perfectly. The affs are amazing and sweet and the service is amazing read more

The service was great. The food is phenomenal. We got chicken and waffles, corn fritters, and grilled chicken sandwich. The waffle is the best I've ever had. The chicken is moist and tender, and seasoned perfectly. I did not eat inside, but it was bright and clean. I will most definitely be back, and have already told family and friends. read more

Honestly I dont know about the food but the SERVICE WAS TRASH!!!!!! I mean woah!!! We walked in as soon as they opened and NOONE GREETED US!! After about six minutes of calling for assistance this lady pictured below walks in and and just continued to ignore us!! Too many places in CT to eat to put up with terrible service!! read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Terrible - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Food is hot and delicious staff super friendly and understanding. Food came fast and it was hot ! Broccoli Cheddar Bites are delicious And the western sandwich is delicious too !! Chicken nuggets are crispy and tender yummy ! read more

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Good job!! Way better than anything else one could get near a highway!! I am a homemade popper snob, we ordered anyway. Restaurant poppers as expected. read more

Fleshly prepared chicken . They beat every chicken chain in Connecticut. friendly service and family friendly sit down. read more

Changing my initial review because the owner was kind, quick, and professional with resolving the issue. "Food is delicious! Your staff SUCKS!! The most rude and lazy employees I have ever seen. Really enjoys closing early and rushing customers out the door. Loyal customer lost." read more

Yummmmmmm....... the flavor King is here ! The sauce choices alone are great . They have regular honey BBQ & mustard to Korean BBQ, Carolina reaper, Jamaican jerk and more in between for your dipping pleasure or sauce on your wings. They have waffles with toppings and loads of side items you just need to try like battered mushrooms, fried ravioli,creamy mac n cheese , corn Fritters to name a few . Wings or tenders you can't go wrong picking a meal out here . Flavor packed and worth the 15 min waiting time . The mac n cheese was pretty good nice and creamy with plenty of cheeses just needed pepper . I ordered a 12 piece wings plain with a few sauces to try. My favorite was the Korean BBQ & honey mustard. read more

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Huge crispy and juicy Buffalo wings cooked perfectly with mango habanero sauce which lacked the heat I expected. Picked up a 6 piece with a small corn fritters. The fritters were awesome, I was surprised by these pure sweet and crispy gobs of goodness and a bargain for just $12.75. You know I will be going back but will try to find a little more heat. read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - 6 Pieces Huge Crispy Wings - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Ordered chicken and waffles - specifically 4 wings and a waffle. I revived 4 wing pieces - 2 flats and 2 drums. The waffle is underwhelming. I just paid full price for a kids meal!! Never again.. The wingettes aren't too bad but the waffle was undercooked. *sigh* read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Ordered chicken and waffles - specifically 4 wings and a waffle. - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

We just tried here for the first time. The food was amazing. I got the tenders and the waffle. The waffle was the best waffle I ever head. The chicken was amazing as well. My daughter got the garlic Parmesan wings and onion rings. Loved them both. And my husband got the bbq chicken sandwich with onion ring and cheese. Really good food read more

Walked in and this spot had a nice family diner vibe throughout the establishment. I felt welcomed from the second I entered and I know my Foodie Fam will say, " Everyone makes you feel welcome for they know who you are" So I guess I can't really lay that one on you smooth but believe it or not, I am not known everywhere I go and that's always a good thing. I need to truly experience what everyone else does but I digress. The young man behind the counter gave me a few options that he thought I should try and yes, it is because he recognized me. I definitely placed my order for what others had tried at this location and I asked for my waffle to be crispy, being there were a few complaints about an undercooked waffle from other reviews. A few dishes were brought out in total but the first two were French fries and Mac n cheese. Now the fries were curved and seasoned with love. Very tasty and the potato itself had a nice bite back. However the Mac N Cheese definitely needed salt. It was creamy and cheesey but not as flavorful as I usually hope for it to be but it is what it is. I wanted to dive right on into the reason for my arrival. The chicken breast was thin and cooked well, so it had some dried out moments but that was quickly overshadowed with the house sauce flavor. Sweet Heat and not the type of heat that would send you running away, but it was a light hint of heat. Their house sauce is CRAZY and when placed on anything, it truly drives your flavor palette insane. I also had wings: Lemon Pepper that delivered so much pop and finesse on the dry rub, they held extreme strength in taste and I love that! A slight crunch on the skin and now we are playing a ferocious game of yes yes and more yes! The wet garlic part didn't really do it for me, they were good but I would had rather the dry rub option but their house special wings came packed with greatness in each bite and so some wings are better wet as others need to be dry. All in all, I will be back!! read more

It was my first time trying this place. I've always wanted to try it. The fried pickles were awesome! The chicken was crispy and cooked well. My only disappointment was the waffle. It was much smaller than expected and under cooked and gummy. The flavor was there but I had wished it was crispy and soft. Maybe next time! read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Chicken tenders and waffle - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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I'm not sure what coating is on this Chicken but it wonderful it pairs wonderfully with their waffles. Thank you for a wonderful eating experience read more

The food is good but pricey. I was asked if I wanted sauce as if it came with the meal but, charged $0.75 and $0.35 for a bag. I wasn't asked if I needed one either. They'll rip you off any way possible with all the blind fees like the food isn't expensive enough. read more

The food here is SO delicious! We tried the chicken and waffles with grilled chicken since one of us can't have fried chicken and it was AMAZING!! We also tried the sweet potato fries and cheddar and broccoli bites and they were incredible!! Customer service was great! The employee went out of his way to make sure they could meet our dietary needs. Cannot rave enough about how delicious the food is, how fast service is, and how nice the staff was. Great experience!! Would recommend!! read more

I have been here at least 20 times. Every time I go there I am impressed. Good size portions and the wings are great tasting. The staff is super friendly and accommodating with my requests. I am normally a boneless wings girl but I actually love the bone in better. My husband is normally a bone in but loves the boneless, so we switch off each time we order. This place is worth the stop! read more

The store was empty when we arrived on a Saturday around 3 for a late lunch, the girl at the counter was super personable. The place was spotless and has 4-6 counter seats and I'd say 5 or so 4 seater booths, it is in a slightly sad looking plaza, but there is plenty of parking. We ordered cheese & broccoli bites, tater tots, a chicken & waffles, and 10 chicken nuggets. Drinks were from a refrigerator of coke products. Everything came out super fast, she brought the items to the table and hooked us up with utensils, & syrup. Very tasty quality chicken, tater tots dusted with a very slight spice, super crispy and good. Cheesy broccoli bites were delicious too. It was a bit chilly in the restaurant we both had to put our coats back on after sitting for a bit. We would return for sure. read more

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The waffles are absolutely cracked. I don't know what they doing with the sugar in em and the nice crunch they got but they was gas. Chicken mid tho. read more

As someone who's no stranger to a good piece of chicken I visited Cheeks with a question on my mind: "How does a tiny southern-style chicken and waffles business survive north of the mason-dixon line with reviews this high?" After visiting Cheeks Chicken and Waffles the question that now plagues me is "Could the volume of various cheeks' special sauces I've consumed permanently change the fundamental composition of my DNA?" The variety of chicken options at this place takes 10-15 minutes to cook up, but that's because the ingredients are fresh and it's cooked to order with counter-service. I ended up with a "deluxe cheekin sandwich" and some fries which came to less than eight bucks. I decided to eat this delicacy near the side of the business/tiny strip mall until I realized I was about 20 feet from an actual dumpster and a leaking drain pipe; this made me feel like a meth-fiend (but for chicken). A chicken addict. I looked around to ensure my disgusting behavior wasn't spotted by too many people and decided to save the rest to eat later in the privacy of my own home like a gentleman. One of the better chicken sandwiches I've had since leaving Florida. Next visit will be waffle time. Check this spot out. read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Best tenders ever sauces you have great choices. Onion rings also top notch this place worth a try you will come back

Loved the food. I ordered the regular chicken sandwich with the honey garlic sauce and mac and cheese, which was so delicious. I also ordered these chicken tenders but I felt they were a bit dry. Other than that, everything was perfect and service was great! read more

It is not easy to make great chicken and waffles but Cheeks has that special touch that makes all the difference. Even if you have to go out of your way go to Cheeks. Try their homespun dipping sauce and be prepared to wait a bit because that's fresh chicken cooking just for you. You can enjoy the classic retro ambiance while you wait including the most popular table top design of the late 1950's. Large portions round out 5 stars! read more

Chicken sandwiches came with 1 strip of chicken that didn't come close to covering the bun, 1/2 slice of bacon and 1 slice of a pickle. This isn't a "covid-related problem", this is a laziness problem and it's unacceptable. read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Another shitty "chicken sandwich" - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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It's been a good 4 or 5 times I've ordered from CC&W before writing to you all today. What got me hooked to this place was the delivery/pick-up options available through Yelp, Uber Eats, and traditional calling in an order (last one with no fee of course, so go do that). I've only stepped foot inside once, noticing that the place is a bit gaudy and built in a way to get you in to get you out quick like most fast food places (bright colors and lights, cheap booth seating, etc.). I don't think that's so much a problem though, considering that's EXACTLY what this place is and should be. Cheeks is an establishment that gets the job done and in a satisfying way. With that being said, lets move onto the food. I've had their spicy chicken sandwich, basic chicken wrap, and wings with combinations of General Cheeks, garlic parm, and honey BBQ sauces. Always with hash fries. No use in listing which was better or worse, they all hit the spot and make you feel fried food terrible afterwards in the best or worse way possible, depending on your general outlook. Don't want that feeling? Then you've seriously have not looked at the menu. Overall, Cheeks is one of those places where the food looks, tastes, and generally feels like you would imagine it would considering everything. If you think about it, that's usually harder to find than not. Bookmark this place for when you want a cheat day. read more

My first time here and my girlfriend and I were both happy. We both ordered Tender N' Waffles and everything about it was really good. Everything was nice and hot, the waffles were soooooo soft. Chicken was soft yet a little crispy. Well seasoned pictures coming soon P.S. with the virus around, they have been doing grub hub, uber eats and pick up. I been coming in to order for take out. read more

Little storefront, mostly takeout, some tables. Kind of a makeshift, do it yourself motif. But the wings are great, the waffles are surprisingly like real Belgian style pastry waffles. read more

Cute place, diner type of feel. The sweet potato fries were very good, and they had a lot of options for sides. Overall a good place but the spicy chicken sandwich had a literal craft single on it for cheese. A little off putting tbh read more

Can't remember if I said how amazing this place is yet?! Well, IT IS AMAZING!!! Waffles are great chicken is even better...only thing missing is 3 more in town just like it. You have to try this place. read more

Got the 50 piece chicken nuggets. This isn't McDonalds, this is real chicken pieces. This was more than enough for 4 people. You can get them coated in sauce or the sauces on the side. We also got the broccoli cheddar bites and macaroni and cheese bites. The broccoli cheddar bites were so good; order them and you won't be disappointed. I would get it all again! read more

The chicken and waffles are out of this world. Came here with a friend the other day and was amazed at how good it was. We each got the tenders 'n a waffle, and I got the carolina reaper sauce. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful glaze on the chicken. On first bite, I could tell right away that it was quality chicken, which is hard to find nowadays. The chicken had a wonderful crisp exterior and was tender and juicy inside. The only thing I wished was that the sauce was a little spicier since it was the hottest one on the menu. But it was still delicious and enjoyable as a sauce, and they gave me plenty. On to the waffle. Sooooooo amazingly dense on the inside and caramelized on the outside. They put some honey butter and powdered sugar on top and it just completes the whole thing. One of the best waffles I've had in recent memory. If you're craving chicken and or waffles you have to come here! read more

Cheeks Chicken and Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

OK so today was our first time at cheeks chicken and waffles in Wallingford. We were helped by Nick and he was fabulous. He was patient and nice and gave us some great recommendations on what to get for dinner. So glad we stopped in. Thanks Nick and staff who made it a great experience! We will definitely be using this place as our go to place from now on! read more

Went again to Cheeks. This place is awesome. You won't regret it. Chicken nuggets and wings are always so good. Big fan.