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    Waldo's Chicken & Beer

    4.1 (63 reviews)
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    WALDO'S CHICKEN & BEER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Elizabeth B.

    Our first visit here (surprisingly, we now know what we have been missing). Bf is a fried chicken enthusiast and he very much enjoyed it and his fries/mac n cheese - said it will now be part of his rotation. I went with the rotisserie chicken sandwich that came with slaw, pickles, and tried both their bbq sauce and alabama white sauce with a side of white beans (so flavorful). We also split the loaded queso & chips! Hands down all tasted richly flavored, tenderly and crispy cooked, the seasoning in the fries and chips was perfect!! My only thing is I personally prefer thicker sauces for dipping where theirs are more like vinaigrette style for salads, but to each their own. Service was very quick, friendly, and attentive! Ambiance is so fun, like you're in a Where's Waldo Storybook world where people like Michael Jackson and Martha Stewart are raising chickens, lol. We didn't try their beer yet, but love that there are local brews represented! Such a fun spot!!

    Chicken and Fries - that's what you come for!
    Cissy W.

    Waldo's! We have been to several locations of Waldos and I love their chicken. Takeout from here is great, service fast and the chicken is as anticipated. The dine in experience is fine. They have a large bar area which is separate from the food order area (probably so they can employ teens at the food counter). There is an extensive selection of draft beers and they do have some happy hour periods. The one time we ate in at this location it did not appear super clean. The floor feels a little sticky, and there is just some evidence that folks have been there before you. But as I said, I do love their chicken so we will still be back! (or maybe takeout is the way to go?...)

    1/4 dark fried chicken plate

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    For walking up and ordering the tip options are 15% and go up from there. They have removed custom tip option so it's no tip from me.

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    2 months ago

    We tried the half rotisserie for the first time and it was delicious! Two generous sides come with it too.

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    6 months ago

    Yo if in down town Franklin don't miss this place the chicken was awesome and mac and cheese excellent and beer nice staff

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    Delicious and fun environment! Perfectly crispy chicken, good affordable margaritas. No comllaints. 10/10

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    Waldo's has great food and amazing people who work there! it is always on our list when we are considering take-out.

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    2 years ago

    Love the chicken tenders and fries! Always fast service and love that it has a drive through.

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    Worst service waited 20 minutes. They just watched me stand there. This place is such a bait and switch.

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    Good food. Had it delivered twice in one week. Sides and fried chicken on point. You will not be disappointed

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    They only use 100% Tallow and have since they opened in 2019.

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