Totally Craveworthy Chicken and Waffle Spots Around Charleston, SC
If you LOVE fried chicken and you LOVE waffles, it only makes sense to want to put them together, right? Charleston, SC is one of our favorite places to indulge in this classic breakfast meal. If you’ve never had this classic Southern dish, we promise you it’s going to be love at first bite! We’ve found that many restaurants love to put a unique spin on the southern classic, and we’re here for it. Check out some of the best restaurants in Charleston where you’ll find chicken and waffles on the menu.
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Poogan’s Porch
72 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-2337
Poogan’s Porch shouts southern hospitality from the tops of its Victorian townhouse setting. You’ll find classic porches along with a massive wine cellar. You know the food is good when they’ve been able to stay in business since 1976. Casual seating is scattered about, and the bar is always ready to serve up seasonal cocktails. The truest form of Southern cuisine is found within their chicken and waffle. The Belgian waffle is served with syrup on the side. Meanwhile, the chicken skin is crisped to perfection.
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Grace & Grit
320 Wingo Way #100, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 698-4748
We love grits, so when Grace & Grit entered our radar, we knew we had to try it. They know what they’re doing, and the creative flavors are found all throughout their menu. Stunning glass windows in the dining room show off an equally impressive patio, providing you with countless seating options. Their chicken and waffle dish is also served with hot honey. You’ll also find a number of locally sourced ingredients, and we recommend the local shrimp & smoked gouda grits.
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Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 277-2353
Early Bird Diner is a mainstay in Charleston where you can order breakfast and lunch. Some will say that the diner offers the best chicken & waffles to ever touch their lips. The art-filled interior offers a funky setting. Specials are written on chalk, and much of the kitchen is open so that you can see everything in the works. They take a truly southern approach to the dish with pecan fried chicken. The honey mustard BBQ sauce they serve on the side is what dreams are made of.
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The Rarebit
474 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 974-5483
The Rarebit is a gastropub with a lot of character. We love the darker setting as well as the seating at the bar. Cozy booths also fill half of the dining room. A number of American classics are featured on the menu with a slightly southern spin. The Belgian waffle and buttermilk fried chicken pairing is served with honey butter and syrup. We’re also a huge fan of their southern fried catfish that also features their house-made mac & cheese.
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60 Bull Cafe
60 Bull St, Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 718-3145
We love soul food, and Charleston seems like the perfect city to indulge in such delights. 60 Bull Café is a no-fuss café that is open from breakfast until dinner. There isn’t a lot of seating inside, but that’s so that they can show off their extensive wine selection. Tables and chairs are also available outside. The menu offers some incredible options such as hash with Spanish chorizo. The fried chicken & waffle stands out here as they make their waffles in-house and create a Granny Smith apple and pecan relish to serve with the entree.