So I see a place that has a grand opening sign and it pique's my interest. I wasn't planning on going but chicken and waffles is hard to pass up.
It appears to be a remolded garage because you enter through a garage door, of which there are two, one open and one closed. I am greeted warmly by the employee behind the counter and he takes my order. I then grab a seat and wait for my order.
The menu is pretty basic and I went with 2 tenders, waffles, and fries. I am brought my order and once again the employee is gracious and friendly.
The tenders were hot, juicy, and seasoned well. These weren't frozen tenders but made fresh, or if they were frozen you couldn't tell but I do believe that they are fresh.
The fries were waffle fries and they were good as well. Good quality and fried perfectly.
It also came with 2 sides of sauces which turned out to be Fred's house sauce which was decent, as well as a side of hot sauce which was vinegary just like Crystal's or Louisiana hot sauce. Now it seemed to me to be missing some syrup to go with the waffle. That is the appeal of chicken and waffles, to have the savory chicken along with the sweetness of the syrup and waffles.
Oh the waffle, where do I begin? It was dry, tasteless, and barely room temperature. Frozen Eggo waffles would have been a step or two above these. The waffle really was a disappointment, especially in light of how good the tenders and waffle fries were.
I would really suggest to the owner to invest in a waffle maker and make fresh waffles. Or at the very least get better quality frozen waffles like even Eggo Waffles. And don't get too cheap with the syrup. No one expects real maple syrup but an inexpensive one will work especially if you have a decent waffle.
Fred's Chicken 'N' Waffles has the opportunity to be so much better if they upgrade the waffles. read more