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Indulge in the syrupy goodness of fried chicken and waffles at these 6 spots in Birmingham
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Fried chicken and waffles. Two things that were destined for each other. Dive in to the syrupy goodness at these six spots around Birmingham. Warning: prepare to drool!
Big Bad Breakfast
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No matter what you order at Big Bad Breakfast, it’s going to be an absolute taste explosion. So you better believe their chicken and waffles are a force to be reckoned with.
Description: Belgian waffle topped with crispy fried chicken, local honey and served with BBB’s house syrup blend.
Price: $12
Address: 1926 29th Ave S., Homewood, AL 35209; 5361 US-280, Birmingham, AL 35242
Hours: Daily 7AM-2:30PM
Five Bar
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Five Bar is known for its homey atmosphere and five-item brunch, lunch and dinner menus. The best part—they use local ingredients. All of which can be found in their chicken ‘n’ waffles. Yum!
The single-serve jar of syrup and orange slices only add charm to this already sweet dish.
Description: Fried chicken, honey-walnut waffles, whipped butter and pure maple syrup.
Price: $14
Address: 744 29th St. S., Birmingham, AL 35233
Hours: Tues.-Fri. 4-10PM; Fri. 4-11PM; Sat. 10AM-3PM, 4-11PM; Sun. 10AM-3PM, 4-9PM
John’s City Diner
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You can’t live in Birmingham without being a life-long fan of John’s City Diner. The chicken and waffles is one reason. And there are three incredible versions to choose from, too!
Descriptions:
- The Standard–Deep fried cheddar cheese waffle, Springer Mountain Farms chicken and balsamic spiked 100% maple syrup. ($17)
- Hong Style–Alabama honey-soy sauce syrup, crystalized ginger-waffle, Asian herbs and sesame seeds. ($20)
- Hangover–Fudge Farms bacon waffle, sausage gravy and fried farm egg. $22
For a kick, add Vindaloo Hot for $2 extra.
Address: 112 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Mon.Thurs. 11AM-2:30PM, 5-9PM; Fri.-Sat. 5-9:30PM
Metro Diner
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Metro Diner is known for their comfort food, so there’s no wonder their chicken and waffles is their top-selling dish.
Like your syrup with a bit of a kick? Be sure to pour on Metro Diner’s signature sweet and spicy sauce—a mixture of syrup and hot sauce.
What’s that pink stuff? Strawberry butter! I know you shouldn’t eat butter with a spoon, but…
Description: Half a fried chicken and a Belgian waffle, topped with powdered sugar and sweet, strawberry butter.
Price: $15.49 (Aug. 8 only–$10.99)
Address: 180 Inverness Plaza, Birmingham, AL 35242; 250 Gadsden Hwy., Trussville, AL 35235
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 7AM-8PM; Sun. 7AM-8PM
Roots & Revelry
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From their food to their drinks, everything you order from Roots & Revelry is elegant. Even a super-filling dish like chicken and waffles.
Description: Fried chicken and waffles with miso butter and lemongrass-ginger syrup.
Price: $18
Address: 1623 2nd Ave N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Tues.-Thurs. 4-10PM; Fri.-Sat. 11AM-5PM; Sun. 10AM-3PM
The Southern Kitchen & Bar
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Beautiful and delicious. You’ll feel so good after eating these chicken and waffles from The Southern Kitchen and Bar you’ll find yourself slipping into a heavenly food coma.
Description: Fried chicken, pecan brown sugar, topped with jalapeño honey drizzle or IPA maple syrup.
Price: $14
Address: 2301 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd. N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 11AM-10PM; Fri.-Sat. 11AM-2AM; Sun. 11AM-9PM
Topgolf Birmingham
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Believe it or not, one of the main reasons to take a visit to Topgolf Birmingham is the food. And inside their chef-inspired menu you’ll find chicken and waffles that have just the right combo of crunchy and sweet to wow the senses.
Description: Two house-made Belgian waffle sliders, fried chicken, maple syrup and jalapeño gravy.
Price: $9.50
Address: 1111 24th St. N., Birmingham, AL 35234
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 8AM-2AM; Fri. 9AM-2AM; Sat. 8AM-2AM
For more waffles, check out the carrot cake waffles from Topgolf Birmingham’s latest weekend brunch menu.