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    Fat's Fried Chicken & Waffles

    4.3 (944 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Dai D.

    This is such a cool place for brunch. My friend and I must've gone at a good time. It's not the largest restaurant & I imagine it gets very busy, but there was no wait for us. I ordered the chicken & waffles. I wanted to get legs, but unfortunately they'd run out & only had thighs & breasts available that day. No biggie. I just got a thigh with my meal although I prefer legs. (I considered rewording that sentence because it sounds a lil crazy, but I can't think of any other way to word it). Anyway. There was a minor mishap with my friend's food- she'd asked for a chicken breast with her waffle because she doesn't like dark meat, but she was given a thigh. However the staff fixed the issue right away when she brought it up. They apologized & explained that it would take just a few minutes to fry up the new chicken because everything's cooked fresh. It wasn't a big deal & they handled the mistake perfectly. The customer service was great! The chicken was good and the waffle was perfect due to its crispy edges and the delicious honey butter. The ambiance is top-tier. We loved the decor & the personal touches around the restaurant such as family photos & flyers for community events. My friend & I talked about how good the playlist was. It was a mix of soul & R&B music. This is a vibrant & delicious Black-owned spot that did not disappoint.

    Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
    Shrenik P.

    I got the honey butter chicken sandwich here after the meal, i have to say i have a pretty positive impression. this came as a fried chicken breast sandwiched between two large biscuits, both drenched in honey butter The biscuits were excellent for the most part - they were baked enough to be just slightly crunchy on the outside, but the inside was marvelous. It was crumbly, broke apart so easily, and tasted so soft. The biscuits were smothered with a honey butter mixture, that was very sweet. This was generally good, but I think there was too much honey, therefore the sweetness. I would've preferred a mixture that was mostly focused on butter with a little bit of honey. The sweetness tasted good at first, but towards the end it began to get a little tiring. The biscuits were so sticky it was impossible to eat this as a sandwich - you had to eat it with a fork and knife The chicken was quite good - especially when it came to the seasoning and how well it was breaded. The breading was a deep brown, which indicates how well it was fried. The seasoning was mildly spicy, and I wish it would've been slightly more so to counteract the flavor of the sweet biscuits, but not too many complaints there. I should also mention that I would've preferred thigh over breast when it came to the choice of meat, as while not overcooked, I can't say the inside was especially flavorful I also got the grits as a side - and they were pretty good. Nothing too special, as a bit one-note, but not bad I did appreciate how warm this came out, though For the price of about $20 in total, I thought it wasn't too unreasonable. Definitely quite filling

    Shrimp, Oysters, and Waffle
    Harry M.

    We were out and about today, and decided to put in an online order to Fat's Chicken and Waffles for pick up. The online ordering process was quick and easy. For those not familiar, Fat's is a southern style spot featuring fried chicken and other down South hits. The restaurant occupies the former location of the once renowned Catfish Corner at Cherry and MLK in the Central District. Since we are pescatarians, we went with oyster and shrimp plates and added waffles as sides. The plates also came with a salad. Our seafood choices were nicely breaded and well seasoned, and the waffles were great! We only wish the seafood portion size was larger. The shrimp were a good size, just wished there were more of them. Same with the oysters. We will definitely check Fat's out again!

    Chicken & Waffles, side of Sausage Gravy
    Chelsea A.

    A pleasure as always eating at Fat's. The vibes are always 100, with a good hip hop playlist going. I was able to sit down immediately, at the bar under the windows. If you have a bigger party, you might have to wait! They only have a handful of larger tables. The staff is friendly, and service is quick!! They serve boona coffee, which is a local black owned coffee company, and It's excellent coffee. I usually get the chicken and waffles, and I like to add a side of the andouille gravy to dip my chicken in and balance out the sweet from the syrup and henny butter. Their drinks are also great if you're feeling alcohol, I love the g&g, a classic!! If you like shrimp and grits, this is a great place to get them. Plenty of street parking around.

    potatoes w andouille sausage gravy. smackin. chicken was dryer than a napkin in the desert.
    Buddy P.

    people were great. drinks. great, chicken was dry. thighs were boneless and was pre sliced. would not come for that again.

    Kathryn O.

    One of the best spots for chicken and waffles brunch in town. I came with a large party and they were very accommodating in seating us. All the staff were very quick and kind and the food obviously was amazing. Lots of patrons and families dining in. There was a long line of people on a Saturday afternoon so recommend getting there closer to opening and parking in the neighborhood.

    Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich
    Sarah J.

    Beyond amazing! From their service to their food, everything was impeccable. Street parking is easy enough to find. They have a really efficient service and wait times feel super quick. They were packed when we came in a Saturday for brunch, but makes sense with their delicious food. We got seated almost right away for a table to 2. We got the chicken and waffle and honey butter chicken biscuit with fries. Our order was out pretty quickly and portion sizes are generous and prices are good. I inhaled the food so quick, and it was truly a hit. My partner thought the waffle was ok. I will definitely be back here!! Thank you for the amazing food!

    Jamil R.

    this is one of my new favorite places in Seattle for brunch. The food is realllly good. I really enjoyed the chicken it was cooked super well. The only downside for the chicken and waffles was the waffle was kind of small and sad compared to some of the massive waffles I e seen elsewhere. But together it still tasted great. The food was also super filling so you'll leave super satisfied :) The owner was so nice, the service was patient and helpful and they brought out the food fairly quickly given how busy they usually are. The interior is what you'd expect, there's a good amount of seating and tables turnover relatively quickly. We came on a Sunday for brunch as a party of 2 and didn't have to wait. Parking was a bit tough you kind of have to get lucky with street parking and the streets are a bit sketch.

    Tina B.

    While visiting Seattle, I visited Fat's, It's a cozy little spot, but be prepared to wait a bit, on busy days. The seating area is not that big. They'll text you when you're ready to be seated. The ambiance inside is great. They have a playlist playing, and the decor is stylish and inviting. You can also watch the games or TV on a projection screen. The menu is good, with some chicken and waffle options, different entrées and alcoholic beverages. The food was delicious! The chicken breasts are juicy and well-seasoned, and the waffles are fluffy and crispy. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping by. They're coming up on 10 years in business, and they've been serving up delicious chicken and waffles for years.

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    Richard L.

    Fat's is in a part of town I've never been to. Quaint spot on the corner of the block. Fairly easy to find street parking. First time was on Sunday before a Seahawks game and the wait was too long for us to make it in time for the game. Took my wife back a week later during the week. Staff were very sweet, warm and welcoming. The decor was intriguing in that it paid homage to the local neighborhood and culture. Couldn't help but look around the entire time. The shrimp and grits was perfect. The sauce on the grits took a second to hit and once it did.....oh boy. Incredibly flavorful. Punchy but once it settles, SO good. Wifey's honey butter biscuit chicken was great. It had the perfect amount of honey to not overwhelm the dish. The chicken was moist and great amount of crisp. The biscuit was fluffy and moose and crispy in all the right places. The pancakes was somewhat reminiscent of The Waffle House in the south. Sweet Tea had the perfect sweetness and I like it SWEET. DEFINITELY gotta go back and try other dishes.

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    Marcus S.

    Fat's Fried Chicken & Waffles has been on my hit list since moving to the city. After numerous tries and an almost 40-minute wait on a Sunday morning it was time to cross it off. Came here with a buddy who lives in the neighborhood. Tempted to stray from the titular menu item, I went with the Chicken & waffles - which has an option of fried chicken breast, thigh, or legs. Served with Henny Butter & syrup. I got the thigh. To start we shared a carafe of Mimosa which was nice. The waffle to be honest is similar to Roscoes which is thin style (Maybe a west coast thing?) waffle with lots of little ridges. I'm not particularly a fan but it pairs well with the chicken which on the other hand was delicious. I also got gravy, which is an extra $4 but was worth it. My buddy got the biscuit sandwich which got a thumbs up from him, though the biscuit looked a bit burnt to me. Service was prompt and friendly but not very engaging - I chalk it up to it being pretty busy. I'd try here again to get a taste that southern comfort food I miss and with a varied set of options on the menu that makes it easy. I'd give Fats a 3.5/5.

    Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich with Side Salad
    John C.

    This place always hits the spot for waffle and biscuits. The honey butter biscuit is so bomb with the fried chicken. The fried chicken def has some herbiness to it so the flavor stands out. It's sometimes easier eating alone here than with a group as the seating is tight. The prices have gone up but it's still good and I saw they have a weekday happy hour. Recommend for brunch!

    Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich  !!!!WOW!!!!!
    Sam A.

    FATS IS THE UNDISPUTED SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN CHAMPION OF SEATTTTLLLLLLEEEEE!!!! Full stop! I've been hearing and hearing about fats for years. And my wife and I along with some best friends finally made the time to dine in at Fats. The vibe was on point, the eggs Benedict with the bacon, biscuit & fried green tomatoes... AMAZING. The honey biscuit chicken in gravy sandwich... that's right... ON FN POINT!!! Moscow mule was perfection! All to say is that this is clearly the best southern food you can get. I know there's another spot but will cost you an arm and a leg and you can never get in. So for me... it's Fats!!! JUST GO! :)

    Honey butter biscuits - must get!

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    Is there any vegetarian options? Are the fried okra fried in the same fryer as the chicken? Asking to see if I can join my friends who are carnivores. ;-)

    Hi the okra is fried in the same oil as the chicken. Salad may be your only option. The green tomatoes are fried in the oil as well.

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