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Best Restaurants For Chicken And Waffles In OC

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Fried chicken and waffles do not seem a very likely pair. You have the sweetness of the waffles with the crunchy and savory aspects of the fried chicken. It's not necessarily something you would think to put on your plate if you were preparing food at home. Yet, it is not only a good combination, but something that becomes a comfort food for a lot of people. Try these places for great fried chicken and waffles, whether it's in a sandwich or on a plate.

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Bruxie
292 N. Glassell St.
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 633-3900
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Bruxie is a place that specializes in waffles - particularly waffle sandwiches. Here you'll find buttermilk fried chicken inside one of Bruxie's signature waffles. That would be good enough because it's just so easy to eat. The sandwich is made even better because it is topped with chili honey and cole slaw made with cider vinegar. It's a combination of flavors that just might make this your new favorite sandwich.

Mrs Bea's Louisiana Chicken and Waffles
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Mrs. Bea's Louisiana Chicken and Waffles
1299 S. Harbor Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
(714) 441-2327
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At some point, you probably heard your mother or grandmother declare that good things take time. Whoever might have told you that certainly knew what he or she was talking about. Those are definitely words to keep in mind when you go to Mrs. Bea's. You can expect a wait for your food, but it will be worth it. The chicken is perfectly fried and the waffles are done to perfection. While you wait for your perfect chicken and waffles to arrive, you might want to try the wonderfully creamy macaroni and cheese, which might remind you of growing up.

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Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
2110 S. Harbor Blvd.
Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 823-4130
www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

There was some rejoicing when Roscoe's finally opened a location in Orange County. For one thing, this meant that the fine citizens of Orange County no longer had to go all the way to Los Angeles to get the famous chicken and waffles from Roscoe's. In addition, just the idea of Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is something to celebrate. With the combo meals here, you can order a quarer or a half of a chicken with two of the waffles. You'll see why the folks of Orange County received Roscoe's openly, and you certainly won't leave hungry.

Related: Best Comfort Food In Orange County

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The Iron Press
3321 Hyland Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 426-8088
www.theironpress.com

When it comes to sandwiches made with fried chicken and waffles, it's the accessories that make the difference. At The Iron Press, the sandwich is topped with a vinaigrette coleslaw and jalapeno maple syrup. The result is a combination of sweet, tart, spicy and savory that is hard to resist. Also, The Iron Press always has lots of good beers on tap that you can use to accompany your delicious sandwich.

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Gaufree
3851-A Alton Parkway
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 222-5622
www.gaufree.com

Gaufree knows how to make your chicken and waffle sandwich different and delicious. Topped with lettuce and tomato, and served with a chipotle dipping sauce that is made with Myer's Dark Rum, the sandwich here offers up smoky and spicy flavors from the sauce which make your sandwich that much better. The chicken here is available Buffalo-style or regular.

Related: Orange County's Best Waffles

Gary Schwind is a freelance writer covering all things Orange County. His work can be found on Examiner.com.
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