1. Founding Farmers
8.9
1924 Pennsylvania Ave NW (20th St NW), Washington, D.C.
American Restaurant · George Washington University · 804 tips and reviews
Jamie Lynn: We split the cornbread skillet, combo deviled eggs, and chicken and waffles. Every calorie was worth it!
Alice Hu: The chicken and waffle is amazing. You will want another order of the mac&cheese that comes with it!
Matthew Anthony: Chicken and waffles and stuffed cinnamon maple syrup French toast were superb. Really. Great service.
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 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 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.
Nyuka: Go for crabcakes here - delicious! Fried oysters - great though spicy, so choose wisely 🧐
9. Lavagna
7.7
539 8th St SE, Washington, D.C.
Italian Restaurant · Capitol Hill · 56 tips and reviews
Bitches 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: We loved the goat cheese omelet and the chicken & waffles. The bottomless mimosas were a winner. Would brunch here again!!!!
Ingrid Wong: Fantastic brunch spot. Indulgent, satisfying, and generous portions. I highly recommend ordering anything that includes their potatoes, which are crispy and delicious. Be sure to make reservations.
11. Tabard Inn
8.5
1739 N St NW (btwn 17th & 18th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Hotel · Northwest Washington · 144 tips and reviews
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.
Melvin: The chicken and waffles are really good. The waffle has bacon cooked into it. Very chill and charming spot in DC. Kinda hidden too.
Jeffery Bialek: Never a bad meal at Tabard Inn...explore the ever changing menu and the impressive wine list - you will not be disappointed. Just make sure to save room for amazing dessert menu!
12. CapMacDC
7.9
(Check Twitter for current location), Washington, D.C.
Food Truck · Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown · 20 tips and reviews
Samantha Castagna: Chicken and waffles was great! Get the boat, its $5 less than the "meal." Make sure you put enough syrup on!
Donald W.: Jeez, the CapMac was delicious. Definitely held its rep as one of the best food trucks in the District!
Sara H: Make sure to support Vicky's Earring Fund... I mean tip jar. (that was my idea!)
13. Yardbird
7.8
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: 16-Feb: Fi and Ericka - tried the cornbread, Brussels sprouts, chicken and waffles, fried Oreos, and strawberry peach cobbler. Delicious!
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.
Rae: The menu isn’t anything exciting really. Cocktails are nice. I would try other restaurants nearby before this one
14. Smith Public Trust
7.7
3514 12th St NE (at Monroe St NE), Washington, D.C.
Gastropub · Brookland · 12 tips and reviews
Miles Gray: Craft Beer, Tacos, Chicken & Waffles, Ramen... need I say more? There's more...
Jelani George Costanza Tendai: Austin Texas street (chix) tacos. Nice tasting small bite to go with a drink.
Kaylee Dugan: The nachos and the cocktails are fantastic.