Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles

(323) 466-7453

1514 N Gower St
Los Angeles, CA 90028 34.0985 -118.3221

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Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA

ROSCOESCHICKENANDWAFFLES.COM

Hours:

Monday To Sunday From 08:00 AM To 12:00 AM

Price:

$

Last updated 6.23.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard

Catering Services:

Restaurant Management

Restaurant Special Features:

Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Brunch, Family Style Dining, Lunch Spot, Cheap Eats

Cuisine:

Southern, Traditional American, Chicken

Other Locations:

Editor's Tips

What People Are Saying About Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles

Featured Review

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The Scene – Roscoe's offers no-frills decor, but patrons aren't here for the furniture. If planning a Sunday lunch, show up early: It's a favorite brunch spot for locals, with families arriving in their Sunday best. – – The Food – An L.A. institution immortalized in flicks like "Swingers" and "Pulp Fiction," Roscoe's is not for the cholesterol-conscious crowd: Fried chicken mixes with gravy-smothered hash browns in dishes that cardiac patients ought to avoid. Newcomers should order the Scoe's Special--chicken and waffles, of course--but return visitors should check out…

Editor's Tips

When to Go:
At peak hours (weekend nights), improve your chances of getting in fast by befriending the doorman--he often waves familiar faces to the front of the line.
Know Before You Go:
Hour-long wait curbing your post-bar craving for comfort food? Next time, order ahead and eat it at home.
The Extras:
There are several other locations in the SoCal region.
ambiance
80.0% positive
  1. “ordered the Manager's Special and while the chicken was good, I was upset to fnd out that this location does not serve Mac & Cheese.”
  2. “Our waitress was friendly and the atmosphere was very chill.”
  3. “Service was generally friendly, and you certainly don't go here for the atmosphere.”
  4. “Roscoe's is fantastic fun, especially if you are lucky enough to be waited on by Mama herself!”
  5. “10% tip due to bad service) will run you at least $14 at any Roscoe's location!”
food quality
90.0% positive
  1. “ordered the Manager's Special and while the chicken was good, I was upset to fnd out that this location does not serve Mac & Cheese.”
  2. “The chicken is good and waffles is good with a cinnamon flavor to it.”
  3. “The chicken is fresh & cooked just like my great grandmother used to.”
  4. “Awesome food.”
  5. “The waffles are prefect and the fried chicken is very good.”
  6. “My favorite is the chicken omelet.”
  7. “sweet and salty -- like french fries and a milkshake, the sweetness of maple syrup and the saltiness of fried chicken compliment each other quite well.”
  8. “but it says the doctor wouldn't approve of the cholesterol filled fried chicken and syrup drenched waffles.”
  9. “It's good food, convenient and close.”
  10. “GOOD, GOOD food if you like lots of Butter.”
  11. “The fried chicken is just like mom's, the potatoes & gravy are delicious, and the waffles w/ the maple syrup just melt in your mouth.”
  12. “The food is amazingly good, I recomend that you take anyone that is new to the area.”
  13. “delicious comfort food!”
  14. “The waffles are always good, but make sure you go when the chicken is just out of the fryer for the best taste of your life.”
  15. “Waffles and fried chicken do not involve expensive ingredients.”
  16. “The greens were the bomb, but the potatoe salad was not that good.”
  17. “The best waffles, great fried chicken.”
  18. “love Roscoes chicken and waffles.”
  19. “The food is good, however it is over priced for chicken and waffles.”
  20. “The food is great.”
  21. “Tender fried chicken smothered in rich gravy.”
  22. “The chicken is great.”
  23. “I've been going to this place even before they expanded and it was just a hole in the wall, but the food and service is still great.”
  24. “It is a great tasting food for CHEAP!”
  25. “good food, but wait forever”
  26. “Sure the fried chicken is as good as anything east of the Mississippi and the waffles are the kind you just can't make at home, but the real gems on the menu are dishes like chicken livers with rice and gravy, house made chicken sausage and eggs, biscuits”
  27. “If youre looking for some phenomenal place with great service and food thats going to dance in your mouth, keep on looking.”
  28. “great food”
  29. “Definitely a must try if you want great food.”
  30. “Their chicken and grits are great.”
  31. “Chris was not so impressed, and thought that the chicken was ordinary.”
  32. “did however really enjoy their scrambled eggs.”
  33. “Great food, even for someone (like me) who shouldn't eat that type of food (fried, high-cholesterol).”
  34. “The waffles are awesome, but the chicken is even better.”
  35. “Great chicken and the combination with the waffles and syrup, which without tasting it sounds REALLY odd is really quite good.”
  36. “The best fried chicken, the best gravy, the best beans.”
  37. “He got the fried chicken with gravy which was really good also.”
  38. “the chicken was a little dry.”
  39. “Overall, food is delicious, service is lacking but not surprising since it's not exactly a fancy sit down meal.”
  40. “If you are going to make some novel combination like waffles and chicken, at least try to make it taste good”
  41. “The chicken and waffles are the best.”
  42. “The chicken is always delicious, moist and juicy on the inside, packed with flavor and the best fried chicken I've had anywhere.”
  43. “The fried chicken is good, but by no means great.”
  44. “Rich really loved the combination of fried chicken and waffles drenched in butter and syrup.”
  45. “the food was good but i've had better chicken and better waffles.”
  46. “chicken and waffels are good but there is no reason to wait in the lines”
  47. “loved the food.”
  48. “but if you eat the 2 things individually, they are not the best waffles and the chicken is like KFC.”
  49. “It is a yummy combination!”
  50. “Many would not origiinally guess that the combo of chicken and waffles would make a good meal together.”
  51. “good food”
  52. “Regardless of which Roscoe's branch you visit, they boast equally delicious fare.”
  53. “Not only are you treated with a warm welcome, but the food is INSANE it is so good.”
  54. “the food is great, chicken and waffles just like my mom made the biscuts smothered potatoes greens are all great, but it takes forever to get in”
  55. “You'll want to order the chicken and waffles of course, just to say that you did.”
  56. “The grease from the fried and sugar rush from the waffles is just a delicious combination.”
  57. “enjoy the food!”
  58. “While I admit, the fried chicken is great, it is about the only thing that was so.”
  59. “The chicken was good but the waffles are too small.”
  60. “but pther than that i like the food it's great”
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. “Sure the fried chicken is as good as anything east of the Mississippi and the waffles are the kind you just can't make at home, but the real gems on the menu are dishes like chicken livers with rice and gravy, house made chicken sausage and eggs, biscuits”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “And for the price, its a great place.”
  2. “The best place to go and get your grub on - especially when vamished after a long night out.”
  3. “happened to be invited for a friends gathering, and heard that it was like the best place ever.”
  4. “... nice casual place to grab a bite with good friends.”
service
92.30999946594238% positive
  1. “Big Mama is the best waitress.”
  2. “10% tip due to bad service) will run you at least $14 at any Roscoe's location!”
  3. “If youre looking for some phenomenal place with great service and food thats going to dance in your mouth, keep on looking.”
  4. “The staff is great and the price is right”
  5. “Our waitress was friendly and the atmosphere was very chill.”
  6. “The service is great.”
  7. “The service was decent, while the restaurant itself was a bit small.”
  8. “Overall, food is delicious, service is lacking but not surprising since it's not exactly a fancy sit down meal.”
  9. “Great service, friendly staff.”
  10. “I've been going to this place even before they expanded and it was just a hole in the wall, but the food and service is still great.”
  11. “Everything is good including the extremely courteous service.”
  12. “Friendly, thoroughly professional staff, doorman had a great personality, service was quick.”
  13. “Service was generally friendly, and you certainly don't go here for the atmosphere.”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “In any case, i decided to try it, after all the price isn't so much of an issue if the taste was great, but IT WASN'T!”
  2. “And for the price, its a great place.”
  3. “The staff is great and the price is right”
  4. “The food is good, however it is over priced for chicken and waffles.”
  5. “Waffles and fried chicken do not involve expensive ingredients.”
  6. “Cornbread was decent although I thought it was a bit expensive at $2 for one piece.”
wait time
100.0% positive
  1. “The best place to go and get your grub on - especially when vamished after a long night out.”
  2. “Friendly, thoroughly professional staff, doorman had a great personality, service was quick.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

03/31/12

whats the deal here

by aprincess11

chicken fried breast is marginally good. mac n cheese is good. Prices are way too high, service is way to bad, this place is disgusting!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/13/11

Once a doubter now a diner!

by ShellyBarnes

The chicken "n' waffles in Inglewood,Ca has change me into a everyday eating thier awesome chicken and gravy.They have the best Macaroni and cheese ther try it you won't go back to whateva you was eating.My daughter use to go all the time and i use to just didn't like it it seem like not to have any flavor but now my husband bought me some and the flavor and taste is smoking!!! The best ever and the sevice from the tall security guard is awesome he makes you come back for more.Courteous and kindness is contagious and mor resturants should get on board.Thanks for changing my taste!!!!!!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/30/10

Gravy!

by StephChambers

I went years without trying Roscoe's. My friends thought I was crazy because of it. But one night we all decided to go and I have to say that it was AMAZING! When we got there, we were seated right away and given our menus. The only thing was that our waiter was a bit rude. We all ordered and when we got our food we noticed we didn't get all that we ordered. But other than that everything else was great! The gravy is to die for! You can dip anything in it and it will taste amazing!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/23/10

friendly staff!

by matt starr

i love going to places like this! the staff is really great with helping out with everything! the food doesnt take as long as i thought it would. the prices are great for what you get, the atmosphere is fun and inviting. never been dissapointed going here.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/18/10

VERY GOOD

by KalvC

There are some days when I'll come here for food more than once, just can't get enough!

The Details on Roscoe's House of Chicken 'n Waffles

Place Categories:

  • great good food
  • best waffles
  • good great chicken
  • best fried chicken
  • great service
  • best casual place
  • really quite good wacky combination
  • love roscoe
  • really good gravy
  • professional staff
  • love roscoes chicken
  • great taste
  • great grits
  • all great potatoes greens
  • great home style meals
  • best waitress
  • not like cornbread
  • good waffels
  • however really enjoy scrambled eggs
  • dry chicken
  • not good meal
  • sinfully good strange combo
  • professional doorman
  • great personality
  • bad nothing
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