Sweet Chick
Southern Food Restaurant and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$
Lower East Side, New York
"Chicken & waffles are a must also leave room for dessert!"(80 Tips)
"I love the Nashville hot fried chicken."(5 Tips)
"I strongly recommend this bourbon glazed chicken & waffle sandwich."(6 Tips)
"Eat the vegetarian chicken: amazing."(6 Tips)
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Want something sweet for brunch? Get the Chicken and Waffles. Want something salty and savoury? Get the Chicken and Waffles! The perfect brunch meal.
- Tracey ChurrayAugust 18, 2015Maybe even a little better than the willamsburg spot. Don't miss the biscuits and jam and why are you ordering anything other than the chicken and waffles?
Rory ParnessApril 24, 2015This is by far the crispiest fried chicken I've had, yet still manages to remain tender and juicy (nice kick too). If you ask, they'll serve you a white meat only version of chicken and waffles
Noah WeissJune 4, 2015Very good fried chicken, though not the best in the city. Go classic. Lather honey and hot sauce. Cornbread. Biscuits. Craft beers on tap. Surprisingly great cocktail menu.
chicken and waffles are delicious (obviously). they have a great vegetarian fried chick alternative. great ambiance especially for hip hop heads. desserts are yummy, i tried a donut ice cream sandwich
Dante van der HeydenJanuary 17, 2017My favorite spot in NYC! The food here is SO good. The atmosphere is very cozy and hip, and they have great music. Also great for just drinks with some snacks.
Get the spicy pecan waffle with chicken. It's perfection. They supply flavored butters as well (rosemary, berry, lemon, etc) which pairs well. The portions are HUGE. The bucket is enough for two!
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍October 28, 2017I really do love Sweet Chick! From the fried chicken & waffles, the vibe & ambience, the soundtrack, the service, the mac n cheese & the cocktails! Everything is perfect. This is a definite MUST TRY!!
Anibal NuneZJune 21, 2015The place is a solid a good spot. The ritz cracker crusted mac and cheese was very good plus for my first time having chicken and waffles it was exactly what i needed it to be.
Yera HaOctober 26, 2015Hands down, one of the best meals I've had in New York. Not on the menu, but you can and should order grits on the side. Don't skip the mac and cheese!
- Gigi ThecoastJanuary 1, 2016Eat the vegetarian chicken: amazing. I haven't had chicken in 7 years... I was completely floored!!! Bartender: Amazing! Host (Carson?): awful... The ONLY thing that put a damper on my visit. 😢
Amanda GianninotoFebruary 16, 2015One word: AMAZING! Chicken and waffles are a must. The biscuit and homemade jam is incredible, too. Bloody Mary with burbon or vodka, garnished with bacon. Nuff said!
- They are generous with portions! Also, they serve French Press coffee which is awesome. The eggs Benedict is a mass of mouth watering chicken, poached eggs, and love on biscuits.
Katharina SchneiderMay 14, 2015Had the general chicken with waffles and it was heaven on earth. Waiter was super friendly and the place cosy and with good music. Will definitely come back!
Gabriel HayesMarch 21, 2016Love the chicken & waffles. Have tons of styles to go with. My favorite one for dinner is the Nashville hot fried chicken with milk jam waffles.
Jason BrewOctober 20, 2015Great atmosphere, great cocktails and of course the fried chicken is top notch. The specialty chickens are great, but for your first time I think it's best to go with the original
James MarshallOctober 16, 2015There are a number of soul food places in the LES at this point and Sweet Chick is top of the heap. Chicken and Waffles is a can't miss. Great selection of butters that compliment hot sauce or syrup.
Daniel MaliaFebruary 22, 2019Go with the classic chicken and waffles and pour syrup over it. The Nashville hot chicken was underwhelming and not that spicy. Music was very loud, hard to talk. Chairs uncomfortable, tables too high
Leanne ZDecember 17, 2015Boozy iced tea is right up my alley! Chicken and waffles tastes like a lemony doughnut with flavored berry butter and others. Got a special, fried chicken sandwich. Adorable decor and great service!
samantha hankinsJuly 24, 2014A Williamsburg favorite hits the LES. Different menu than the Williamsburg location with more chicken and waffle options. Again can substitute for the shockingly delicious vegetarian fried chicken!
Sam JonesFebruary 6, 2018Very interesting! And welcomed solo travellers happily sitting by the bar, get in early or book if you want a table but it’s something not to be missed
Since this is the only place in NYC I know of that has vegetarian fried chicken, it's the perfect place to have brunch with your vegetarian friend
Ruby AnayaNovember 12, 2016Best fried chicken 🍗 in New York. Share the three piece bucket with a friend, coleslaw and mashed potatoes are necessary sides. Oh and the mac and cheese 🧀 was perfect 👌🏾.
Christian DickmannApril 24, 2015Chicken and Waffels (dried cherry) were great, really a treat. But the peanut butter cheesecake brownie (layered) was the real surprise. It's amazing. So rich, so delicious.
Sexy LFJuly 11, 2015Eat the chicken & waffles. They come with three amazing butters (honey lemon, rosemary sage and berry). You will not regret it his sweet savory dish
Haneen 💍January 14, 2019Great staff! Music playlist is fun just too loud! Makes it hard to have any conversation! Loved the food “waffle and Chicken”
Global HighlanderDecember 19, 2015The Manhattan counterpart to the original Sweet Chick in Williamsburg. Be sure to get chicken and waffles or the chicken and waffle sandwich.
Chez OngJanuary 20, 2015I want to like their chicken but just can't get into the seasoning they use. However their waffles are excellent! Like savory? Get the Parmesan. Want one sweeter? Get the fried cherry.
Kate FurmanMarch 23, 2015Get the chicken and waffles regardless of time of day and smother them in honey and hot sauce. Don't miss the maple cured bacon either.
Allison C.November 4, 2018I always get the chicken and waffles. You must get the 3 butters that (usually) come with it. I also like their “daily” lemonade with Fords gin.
Vania S.January 8, 2017Great chicken and waffles here! If you're feeling indecisive about getting the boozy tea or lemonade of the day, ask for an Arnold Palmer (both mixed together).- Karen RJuly 8, 2018Shrimp and Grits w a side of Waffles; Lemon, Strawberry, and Herb Butter, Vermont Maple Syrup, Freshly Squeezed OJ
Chicken and waffles are on-point, catfish and coleslaw was great too and this drink called the "taildragger" is my favorite drink there.
Varun ShettyApril 21, 2015Fried chicken and waffle sandwich. Holy moly. Buy an extra stomach so that you can eat two of these things. They're that good.
Asli SNovember 4, 2017Shrimp & grits was filling and delicious. Got a taste of the waffles too; they were awesome 👌🏻
Christina NawabiMarch 19, 2017Really delicious and unique items. This space is small though, so there may be a wait. And it is fairly pricy, but in my opinion worth it.
Chop Suey ClubOctober 25, 2016Very juicy fried chicken, super eggy waffles paired with blueberry & lemon & mushroom butter. Delicious.
Deon DJanuary 12, 2017The chicken is well seasoned. Nice variety of waffles. Great mac and cheese, but the sauce is a bit loose. The lemonade may not be worth the $6. Maybe it's refillable.
CharlottesDecember 19, 2015Oh my, what's not to like! I wanted everything on the menu but settled for chicken and classic waffles - so so very good! Highly recommended!
Jennifer HaackJuly 23, 2017Get the Nashville fried chicken. On the spicier side and blends perfectly with the vanilla waffles.
Amy WilliamsAugust 16, 2016The chicken and waffles are life changing. Best in all of NYC, hands down. Better than your mamas. Get you some. 👌
A Ludlow restaurant free of pretension. Chicken and waffle mixes that even the most creative person couldn't dream up. Wonderful staff. Great drinks.
Tim DengJuly 3, 2018Compound butters were crazy good. Brussel sprouts, shrimp and grits were my favorite sides and the fried chicken is just so crispy.
Adam MNovember 30, 2018Had some great waffles and the Montego Bay, a terrific cocktail made with chocolate whiskey! Bartender was awesome too.
MischaJune 18, 2015Beware that these guys have 3 menus throughout the day, from 4 to 6 is not the best available bc you will only find less than 5 items in the menu. Try the fried chicken it's their cover letter.
Clara EloyJanuary 2, 2022Got the garlic honey ones. Waffles were great, chicken was verrrryyy garlicky. This was all a little too much for me in taste and size
TiahJuly 25, 2017Had the chicken and waffles with the cranberry lemonade. Was really good! Dope spot!
Dave RichardOctober 12, 2015Seriously, this place was incredible... Some of the best shrimp and grits / brunch outside of the south.
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