We don’t know what it is about this American-inspired delicacy, but fried chicken paired with fluffy waffles are the most delightful comfort food, and perfect all-day, whether it be breakfast, lunch or dinner. Indeed, we are a chicken waffle-loving nation. Luckily, we’ve listed best places for fried chicken waffles fixes in Auckland.
1. Peach’s Hot Chicken
You can’t go wrong with authentic hot chicken right from the heart of Nashville. For $17, you can bags yourself some unbeatable and authentic fried chicken waffles here. Think boneless fried chicken thigh tossed on top of thick fluffy waffles, covered in whipped garlic butter and maple syrup. An excellent combination of sweet and salty that is oh-so-flavourful.
📍 100 Queens Road, Panmure, Auckland 1072, New Zealand
2. MELBA Manukau
Another next-level spot when it comes to chicken waffles. Gorge on some wholesome slow-cooked buttermilk chicken, with red peppers, maple syrup and onions on top of delicious parmesan waffles. And if that isn’t enough, you’ve got an epic side portion of fries ready to be swallowed by you. Our mouths are watering at the picture above.
📍 1 Ronwood Avenue, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104, New Zealand
3. Bald Eagle Diner
Travel back in the 1950s at one of our favourite American eateries in Auckland. Specifically, their delicious southern fried crispy chicken waffles are a dream. Excite your tastebuds by wolfing into these epic fluffy waffles paired with crispy chicken pieces, butter, maple syrup and house blend spices. Wash it all down with a sinful-but-tasty freakshake.
📍 89 Tamaki Drive, Mission Bay, Auckland 1071, New Zealand
4. Bird On A Wire
Opt for the unique chicken waffles at this chain for something a little different. They come with free-range buttermilk fried chicken, chili maple syrup, vanilla ice cream, scrumptious bacon and mascarpone. All your guilty pleasures thrown into one dish, and an excellent choice for extra indulgence. Indeed, one of the best chicken waffles dishes in Auckland.
📍 Various Locations
5. Onehunga Café
Another epic spot for mouthwatering hot waffles. Honestly, you haven’t lived until you’ve tried their fluffy American-style waffles, paired with street-style fried chicken though, topped with a fried egg and decadent spicy maple syrup. If you’re looking for a naughty breakfast or something to cure the hangover, here it is.
📍 259 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand
6. Bread & Butter Bakery
This elegant bakery is another spot with delicious fried chicken. Although, we are sort of cheating because this dish comes with over-the-top crispy hash browns instead of waffles. Nevertheless, it makes a delightful treat, and perfect for the colder months.
📍 34 Westmoreland Street West, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
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