Founding Farmers is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

1. Founding Farmers

9.0
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews

Rhiannon N.Rhiannon N: Chicken and waffles is amazing - no bones to pick and waffles are light and fluffy. The prosciutto bread is also fantastic, as are the drinks.

Allison K.Allison Kasic: Outstanding: butternut squash ravioli, corn bread, fried green tomatoes, chicken and waffles, and cocktails. Go to town.

Michelle P.Michelle Parks-Robinson: Superb chicken and waffles! Service was fast, yet courteous and food was fresh and hot. This will be our go to spot!

Birch & Barley is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

2. Birch & Barley

8.1
1337 14th St NW (at Rhode Island Ave NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 104 tips and reviews

David B.David B: Best chicken & waffles ever!

Lila R.Lila Rimalovski: Chicken and waffles were amazing!!

Chuck B.Chuck Benemerito: And the chicken & waffles...DOUBLE amaze-balls crisped and dipped in syrup to perfection!

Highlands Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

3. Highlands Cafe

8.1
4706 14th St NW (btwn Crittenden & Decatur St NW), Washington, D.C.
Coffee Shop · Petworth · 33 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael Guss: The chicken & waffles are amazing.

Richard G.Richard Gong: Great breakfast in this community eatery. Excellent service. Chicken and waffles their specialty can't go wrong.

Kit R.Kit Rojas: Great brunch spot, complete with a great crew and crowd. Their chicken and waffles are a must-have. Wait in line to order at the counter and get seated to be served for eat-in.

Succotash is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

4. Succotash

8.4
915 F St NW (at 9th & 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 22 tips and reviews

Christopher C.Christopher Craig: Best fried chicken and waffles I've had in DC. Perfectly crispy chicken, delicious waffles, and spicy pickled okra all together are a perfect bite!

Ms E.Ms Em: For brunch, spot on crispy dark meat chicken and waffles (syrup infused) with a delicious pickle. Also enjoyed the shrimp and grits with a delicious succotash and tomato sauce. Great bar upstairs too.

Kaie S.Kaie S.: Happy Hour drinks & food are delicious. Milk bourbon drink is smoothly sweet, pulled pork sliders (2 for $7) are hefty, and chicken and biscuits sliders are massive portion siR for $9.

Ben's Next Door is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

5. Ben's Next Door

7.2
1211 U St NW, Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · U-Street · 107 tips and reviews

Trac N.Trac Nguyen: the best chicken and waffles ever. do yourself a favor and get a side of grits, too.

Christopher H.Christopher Harris: Candace is the best! Especially at the bar for brunch! I recommend bottomless mimosas and chicken & waffles.

Crystal B.Crystal Brooks: Chicken and waffles only available at lunch time or on Monday night.

Unconventional Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

6. Unconventional Diner

8.9
1207 9th St NW (btwn M & N St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Logan Circle - Shaw · 35 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Shah: Chicken and waffles!

Niña A.Niña Albert: Amazing breakfast ! Best chicken and waffles ever !!

Adam S.Adam Sean: Lebanese fried rice, meatloaf, and pumpkin curry were all great.

Lincoln's Waffle Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

7. Lincoln's Waffle Shop

7.8
504 10th St NW (btwn E & F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Diner · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 130 tips and reviews

Brandon F.Brandon F.: Go for the chicken and waffles. You'll consume a day's worth if calories in one sitting. Wash it down with a grape soda. It's only appropriate. Very friendly service!

Dale X.Dale Xander: Chicken and waffles. What else do you need?

DD: Chicken & waffles and Banana pancakes

Lavagna is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

8. Lavagna

7.6
539 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 56 tips and reviews

Bitches Who BrunchBitches Who Brunch: Lounge on the tiny front patio, ideal for people-watching, with your bottomless mimosas and chicken and waffles. Tell Steve we sent you for the sun. Read more.

Saul G.Saul G: We loved the goat cheese omelet and the chicken & waffles. The bottomless mimosas were a winner. Would brunch here again!!!!

Shala R.Shala Roman: A jewel located in the heart of Washington's Eastern Market specializing in homemade EVERYTHING. Decent prices and great personnel, experience the lamb risotto is you have an opportunity to stop by.

Art and Soul is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

9. Art and Soul

7.7
415 New Jersey Ave NW (btwn D & E Sts. NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 106 tips and reviews

Lisa M.Lisa Mallard: chicken & waffles for brunch. yummy ...great bar menu as well

Cenell H.Cenell Harrell: Chicken and waffles

La Bella E.La Bella Esq: Love the Chicken and Waffle Brunch

Tabard Inn is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

10. Tabard Inn

8.5
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews

Reagan B.Reagan Barbosa: The Chicken and waffles was SO GOOD. I don't know what they did to that chicken, but it was amazing. And of course, you can't come here without getting the doughnuts.

MelvinMelvin: The chicken and waffles are really good. The waffle has bacon cooked into it. Very chill and charming spot in DC. Kinda hidden too.

D S.D Sic: A quiet gem in DC. Great menu variety, excellent brunch out back on the patio.

Purple Patch is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

11. Purple Patch

7.7
3155 Mount Pleasant St NW, Washington, D.C.
Filipino Restaurant · Mount Pleasant · 21 tips and reviews

Montaign G.Montaign G.: Champurrado, uber ice cream, Filipino fried chicken & waffles, garlic fried rice, tapsilog and sizzling sisig!

Anastasia B.Anastasia Belozertseva: Amazing Filipino food. Went for brunch and loved the adobo bowl with garlic rice. Get the ube pancakes if you are craving sweet breakfast.

AntipologirlAntipologirl: The sisig is close to what you'll get back home.

Yardbird is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

12. Yardbird

7.7
901 New York Ave NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 6 tips and reviews

H L.H L: 16-Feb: Fi and Ericka - tried the cornbread, Brussels sprouts, chicken and waffles, fried Oreos, and strawberry peach cobbler. Delicious!

Lenny G.Lenny Gallo: Outstanding twists on southern cooking. Fried chicken is great. The appetizers are great. You probably won’t be disappointed with anything you get.

RaeRae: The menu isn’t anything exciting really. Cocktails are nice. I would try other restaurants nearby before this one

Daikaya is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

13. Daikaya

8.6
705 6th St NW, Washington, D.C.
Ramen Restaurant · Chinatown · 284 tips and reviews

Alexa S.Alexa Scordato: Put your name in then head upstairs to Izakaya for a drink or appetizers. Brunch on weekends is a unique experience - small Japanese plates inspired by brunch classics like chicken and waffles.

lucy e.lucy elliott: Brunch is a treat! Don't miss the French Toast or Chicken & Waffles!

Marissa R.Marissa Ryan: Spicy ramen ftw. I still dream about it....

Capital Chicken & Waffles is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

14. Capital Chicken & Waffles

8.0
Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Petworth · 3 tips and reviews

Diane C.Diane Clark: The name says it all- Chicken and Waffles

Gerald B.Gerald Bryan: I'm working at the FolkLife Festival and I food heaven. Worth the wait because its GREAT

William J.William Jones: Tastes like heaven!

Central Michel Richard is one of The 15 Best Places for Chicken & Waffles in Washington.

15. Central Michel Richard

8.6
1001 Pennsylvania Ave NW (at 10th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 109 tips and reviews

Jewels K.Jewels K: Fried Chicken and Waffles are a must try! Maple Syrup emulsion is delicious!

RazRaz: Try the steak tartare - Simply Delish! W frites

Washington PostWashington Post: Best bets: lobster and tuna burgers in addition to the beef standard. The fried chicken is also incredible. Read more.