Surprisingly, this works very well! The chicken is a good fry, it is juicy with good flavor, and you get a nice amount of bird. The waffle is good too, with great flavor. It is more of a caky waffle instead of a crispy one, but that is okay. A crispy waffle would not work here. You need something to counteract the savory fried chicken and a sweet, cake-like waffle works here. The service is also pretty good, as they do a great job getting people in and out of the restaurant. A little gem in downtown Baltimore and happy to tried this. I would not write this restaurant off for brunch. read more

I love the fried chicken and Mac n cheese dinner but lately they're always closed. So I've been disappointed the last 3 times I went :(

DO NOT EAT HERE!!!!! I was in this establishment today and a man came in ordered his food and paid for it.. The cashier told him to take his food and leave. I asked him if he paid for his food or if they gave him the food. He paid for the food. The cashier insisted that he leave. I told the man to sit down at any table he wanted and eat his food. I told the woman that what she is doing is discrimination!! She said they keep everything clean and that is why he couldn't sit down. I asked her if I could sit down and eat and she said yes. The cashier went on to say they charge a different price for eating in. I asked how much and she could tell me. I asked for his receipt. Upon looking at his receipt she charged him a service charge. This is nothing but discrimination.... Do Not Eat Here!!!!!! I give this place no stars .... But I have to in order to post the review... read more

Chicken or the Egg - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I went in expecting to get some killer deviled eggs especially since the place is named after the egg. Instead I got the mess seen in the picture below. Oh, and I waited 15 minutes for the privilege. Don't bother going here; I only wasted 8 bucks for 2 pathetic examples of bacon and chive deviled eggs with no chives and a runny yolk mixture that can't be excused. read more

Chicken or the Egg - Bacon and chive deviled eggs - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The Mac&cheese is sooo good and the food is made order on the spot. The living definition of hole in the wall, with a diner like feel. Made in under 10 minutes they put McDonalds to shame. I'll definitely return. read more

Chicken or the Egg - Menu 1 (6/5/25) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I'm pretty sure this is a money laundering business. Nikki who works there along with everyone else is rude and nasty. they have terrible customer service in general but today i called a man answered took my order and my number and name and hung up with out saying anything. I thought it to be a mistake, so I called back. This man kept answering the phone to just hang up. I go in person to see cause I assume it's not on purpose. I call while I'm in the store TO SEE HIM ANSWER AND HANG UP I asked him why he was doing that. he shrugs i say please get your manager. I explain to her the situation and after that she laughs. plus they like to talk shit in Hindi and think that no one can understand them. read more

One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had , I love this place so much , it is very clean and the staff are extremely nice You won't beat the prices 10/10 would recommend read more

Went here for lunch and the food was delicious. I ordered the three wing platter with macaroni and cheese and cornbread. You can order any of the check platters fried or rotisserie. The rotisserie wings that day had a honey jerk glaze on them that was very flavorful! The baked Mac and cheese was creamy, and highly recommended by other customers there. I would definitely return to try the other platters. There was a pretty large dining room area if you wanted to sit down and enjoy your food. Service was quick! read more

Chicken or the Egg - No 5 Rotisserie chicken three wing platter with Mac & cheese and cornbread - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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The restaurant is very clean, easy to navigate, and the owners/staff are very friendly. The food was pretty good. My husband loved the chicken and waffles (so, 5 stars to the chicken!!) and I enjoyed my veggie omelet though it wasn't something to write about. They serve the eggs with hash browns which were good but on the greasy side, and an English muffin. That they do very well! And I appreciate that they distinguished between an English muffin or a biscuit. My main critique is that they have FOX news playing in the dining area. Setting aside that I don't prefer that news station, I don't think I'd have been any happier with a different leaning cable news show when trying to enjoy breakfast. That being said, if my main complaint was about the tv program, you can be sure the food was on point. read more

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Went here to get breakfast, and was totally disappointed. I ordered chicken and a waffle and since the name is the Chicken or the Egg, I assumed it would be good. The chicken was horrible, undercooked and flavorless. The waffle was as thin as my credit card. I literally took a bite of the chicken, sent it back to get fried longer, got it back took another bite and called it quits after that. read more

I honestly just stopped in here because I thought the restaurant's name was pretty cool and that the menu might be quite fun and interesting. It's located on the historic and busy Charles St strip that's loaded with tons of businesses. Nice lady behind the counter. She was nice enough to carry my food to my table since I just arrived into town and had luggage in my hands. Large indoor dining space. There's a small outdoor seating area as well. The space was bright with lots of black & white artwork on the walls. It was clean. The food was nothing to rave about. The potato wedges were entirely too big, not crunchy enough and could've used more seasoning. The whole chicken wings, although antibiotic and hormone free, lacked flavor. The good thing about the wings was they weren't greasy. The cornbread was decent. They have a pretty expansive menu, from breakfast to brunch/lunch options. I might give this spot one more try in the future when I visit Baltimore again. read more

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10.9 update... I went back for the chicken sandwich. So disappointed. Not sure how a sandwich can be both cold and burnt at the same time. The bottom of the chicken was hard and the coating was falling off. I'm pretty sure this chicken breast was reheated :( read more

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Overall: Quiet quaint fast casual restaurant that you can probably tell by the name serves chicken and eggs! They offer a decent menu and a few alcoholic beverages. The service was fast and quick. Good: I had the 3 chickens and waffles for $12.99. You can't beat that price! The rest of the menu is affordable as well! I always want to love chicken and waffles but they never live up to its promise. The waffle was nice a soft but the chicken was meh just okay. Bad: I would recommend this place for a quick bite before you have to get on the Amtrak but I don't know if it's on my try again list. Must try: the mac and cheese look BOMB though. read more

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So this is one of those places I've always wanted to check out when I use to come to XS but never actually did. So this Saturday instead of stopping to my favorite pizza spot next door I elected to come here. The set up & service are nice but of course it's on Charles street by Mount Royal so you know the parking is horrible. After circling the block I found a spot then proceeded inside. It wasn't too crowded so I was able to walk right into getting served. This is where my one issue wit the place happened. The cashier seemed more focus on his conversation then helping me cause I asked for his chicken specials & he said nothing if the 3 wings, fries, with a half & half for $9.99. So I ended up paying $16.26 for 4 wings, fries, & an orange juice. But lesson learned I'll do a better job of observing the menu next time. But after I got over getting ripped off I must say the wings wasn't too bad could've been seasoned a little more to my liking but they were definitely nice size, & hot outta the grease. Plus they give you a nice portion of western fries with your wings so you can enjoy them together like a chicken box was meant to be done. It was self seating so once I got my food I elected to sit outdoors seeing how it was one of the last nice weather days of this year before the coldness comes. Overall it was a good experience for me this is a spot with a menu that had a lot of interesting options that makes a return trip worthwhile in the future read more

Chicken or the Egg - No 5 Three Whole Wings - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Nice chicken spot, nestled right on Charles Street, where there are plenty of food options. I had their fried chicken but i plan on returning to try their rotisserie chicken. I like the side options they offer & if you prefer a more adult beverage, they offer that too. Limited seating available but it's cool that they offer it. Check 'em out... they're #MallyMallApproved read more

Chicken or the Egg - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Kept hearing about this place so decided to try it out. The chicken box was just okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't outstanding either. Tried the deviled eggs-fried ones, bacon ones and just regular. The fried ones were tasty and a little different since I've never had them, the bacon ones were better as the bacon was crispy and they had seasoning on them so I will definitely try again. read more

Chicken or the Egg - No 5 Three Whole Wings - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Stopped here for breakfast and ended up getting 3 crispy wings with western fries. Everything was fried so perfectly. Service was good. read more

Chicken or the Egg - Chicken wings and western fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Got 1/2 chicken meal fried spicy crispy. Good portions for the money, the biscuit and cornbread were huge. The chicken itself was great and so was the Mac and Cheese. The potato wedges were just ok. Also got the classic deviled eggs. The filling was... just wierd, some sort of cream sauce not yolk filling like everyone I've ever had. It wasn't "bad" just not a deviled egg imo. read more

I enjoyed the food I ordered the wings and western fries with a side of hot honey sauce with was really good definitely will get again. It also comes with your choice of corn bread or a biscuit and I chose corn bread but it was really hard other than that I liked the food and will definitely go back. Service went smoothly got my food in like two minutes. They do have a seating area enough space for a quick lunch break. read more

Great place and food. They have online ordering as an option, which is simple and convenient if live locally. Plus it's a local business.

~ Don't know why I listened to my co-worker and tried this spot out. First off, if there's a place that's known for their rotisserie chicken, Diesel's gonna hear about it. I've been past this place over 50 times and didn't know they had rotisserie-style chickens. That was my first hint. But this was an absolute miss for me. Everything just tasted like water. Got the half chicken, mashed potatoes & Mac & cheese. Didn't know the mash potatoes had bacon in them, so I swapped out for the pinto beans. Nasty as well !! The beans were super watery. Mac & cheese had the look but failed in taste. Just plain. The chicken wasn't too bad had to eat that with sauce because both, the aji Amarillo & aji Verde sauces were disgusting! Felt like I was getting sick with each bite. We're not even gonna talk about the corn bread. The only thing that I loved about this place was the customer service. The lady was pleasant, comminuted well & attentive. If I do choose to go back, it will only be to try the fried chicken out. Hope you enjoy it. ~ #TeamDiesel4Evaaaa read more

Chicken or the Egg - No 3 Half Chicken Platter w/ Mac & cheese & corn bread. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Came here in the mid afternoon on a weekend, and it was completely empty. Ordered a quarter chicken with a couple of sides and I have to say I was impressed! The chicken is seasoned well, the sauces are good, and service was great. It's definitely nice for an affordable quick lunch. I would definitely come back to try more of their menu. I've only had the rotisserie chicken, but would love to try out a chicken sandwich or some of the breakfast items. They offer a decent variety so there will definitely be something for everyone. It does seem sort of tucked on that little strech of Charles street right before Mt Royal, but it definitely is a gem hiding. I'm sure they don't get much traffic but I think they should. read more

The food is very delicious and inexpensive! They serve breakfast all day and the macaroni and cheese is great. I don't like the cornbread or biscuits though; they're extremely dense and dry. read more

I tried both the regular chicken sandwich and the spicy jalapeno on separate occasions. The spicy one seemed bigger and was almost a pound - huge chunk of breast meat! The regular burger was already a decent size! I guess they were hoping to serve UB students but the pandemic happened. I don't like breast meat ... But the buns were good and it's definitely better than fast food places (except for Popeyes) and cheap. The fried chicken pieces are better and they have nice big wings! I like the fact that it's not overly breaded or greasy, way better than your typical wing place. I didn't try their sides because they put them in the display and they look sad and wilted. read more

I was super excited when I seen this type of place in my neighborhood but I'm being very honest chicken look like it was bustn and it wasn't my thing is before u out cornmeal or whatever they put on it is dead ass wrong they should of tried different recipes before putting this out for sale sorry it's wrong af but I'm sure people will say it's so good hellllllll nawwwwwwww let me come show y'all how it's done fr fr just sayin read more

Decent spot. Good for a quick breakfast just put in the order ahead of time. They have breakfast sandwiches, omelettes, pancakes, waffles, etc that are made to order. There is a good amount of inside seating and some outdoor seating. As far as parking, it can be a bit tight depending on when you go but there is street parking. read more

Stopped in with my mom for a quick bite to eat. Got the wings, chicken tenders, Mac and cheese, and coleslaw. Food was very yummy! Was made quickly and is a pretty big serving. Glad I found this place! The batter is a thin one so it's not super greasy but is still packed with flavor. The coleslaw is more a "sweet" coleslaw but I'm a fan! Mac and cheese was definitely cheesy, but wish it was a bit more creamier! Clear your schedule after eating here because the itis is real and you'll take the best nap ever afterwards. read more

Really good customer service and I always enjoy their breakfast food. I love their cheese and meat omelette and pancakes. 4 stars instead of 5 because they are a little pricey in my opinion. read more

Great Food; Sat Inside With Friends ONCE it was a ver chill experience. I would recommend if you are a chicken and waffle guy they have fried and rotisserie! read more

Okay spot for a chicken sandwich. We tried one of each, and 2 of them were good, much smaller than BRD, but also less than half the price. One of the sandwiches was terrible, crazy hard to chew the bottom of the chicken, it had hardened how chicken breast does when left our overnight... The other two were better. Flavor wise, jalapeño and egg one were what you'd expect. Pickle one has sweet pickles rather than dill, not my cup of tea. The sauce was good, but not enough on the sandwiches. Luckily I asked the lady for extra sauce when I picked up my order. Didn't finish the one with the old chicken in it, honestly lost a bit of appetite once we found that. read more

Chicken or the Egg - All three types of chicken sandwiches - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

I have ordered food from this location several times before I was truly disappointed with my food this time. I ordered a quarter chicken white rotisserie meal and they gave me a chicken breast with no skin. The other fried chicken ordered was oily. I tried to call to speak with someone at the store and she just gave me several excuses and could have cared less that I was disappointed with my food. read more

I have been coming here for years I have NEVER in my had to pay for a dipping sauce while ordering chicken tenders. The "manager" told me that it's because it's breakfast and if you order tenders w waffles instead of wings that they change for sauce. Which is so insane I spent $48 there in two days the day before no issue w a sad use for the tenders then today of course men being rude and nasty are charging for sauce!! As much money as I spent there they will never get a dime from me again I'm a throughly disgusted! Do right by your customers it really isn't that hard to supply one dipping sauce with tenders Esther's it's breakfast lunch or dinner. read more

Chicken or the Egg - Chicken Shop Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Nice new arrival to the area! I've now had their fried chicken and egg sandwiches. All tasty, reasonably priced, and decent portions. Looking forward to ordering again soon. read more

I was invited to come back and did. It was a fantastic place for breakfast. I must have caught them in a bad moment. I highly recommend Chicken or the Egg in Baltimore. read more

I have the whole wings and Mac and cheese. Let me just say it was awesome. Best chicken o have had in Baltimore