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Sweet Chick

Southern Food Restaurant and Fried Chicken Joint$$$$

Lower East Side, New York

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Sweet Chick

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Ranked #4 for Southern food restaurants in 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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Ben MackeyMay 29, 2016
Been here 10+ times
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, 2015
Maybe 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, 2015
This 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, 2015
Very 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.
april pongtraticMarch 11, 2015
Been here 50+ times
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
Vivienne GucwaAugust 21, 2014
Been here 5+ times
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!
Dante van der HeydenJanuary 17, 2017
My 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.
Gigi ThecoastJanuary 1, 2016
Eat 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. 😢
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍October 28, 2017
I 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!!
Yera HaOctober 26, 2015
Hands 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!
Honghui YuMarch 14, 2016
Been here 5+ times
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
Vivienne GucwaAugust 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
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.
Amanda GianninotoFebruary 16, 2015
One 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!
James MarshallOctober 16, 2015
There 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.
Gabriel HayesMarch 21, 2016
Love 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.
Katharina SchneiderMay 14, 2015
Had 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!
Sam JonesFebruary 6, 2018
Very 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
Leanne ZDecember 17, 2015
Boozy 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!
Anibal NuneZJune 21, 2015
The 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.
Daniel MaliaFebruary 22, 2019
Go 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
Jason BrewOctober 20, 2015
Great 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
HaneenJanuary 14, 2019
Great staff! Music playlist is fun just too loud! Makes it hard to have any conversation! Loved the food “waffle and Chicken”
Sexy LFJuly 11, 2015
Eat the chicken & waffles. They come with three amazing butters (honey lemon, rosemary sage and berry). You will not regret it his sweet savory dish
Kate FurmanMarch 23, 2015
Get 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.
samantha hankinsJuly 24, 2014
A 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!
Christian DickmannApril 24, 2015
Chicken 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.
Global HighlanderDecember 19, 2015
The Manhattan counterpart to the original Sweet Chick in Williamsburg. Be sure to get chicken and waffles or the chicken and waffle sandwich.
Vania S.January 8, 2017
Great 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).
Deon DJanuary 12, 2017
The 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.
Allison C.November 4, 2018
I 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.
Ruby AnayaNovember 12, 2016
Best 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 👌🏾.
PureWowAugust 4, 2016
Bring your veggie friends--believe it or not, the vegetarian chicken and waffles is every bit as good as the real thing. Read more
MischaJune 18, 2015
Beware 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.
Jennifer HaackJuly 23, 2017
Get the Nashville fried chicken. On the spicier side and blends perfectly with the vanilla waffles.
Daniel MartinAugust 12, 2022
Perfect chicken waffles with maple sirup.
Karen RJuly 8, 2018
Shrimp and Grits w a side of Waffles; Lemon, Strawberry, and Herb Butter, Vermont Maple Syrup, Freshly Squeezed OJ
Asli SNovember 4, 2017
Shrimp & grits was filling and delicious. Got a taste of the waffles too; they were awesome 👌🏻
Christina NawabiMarch 19, 2017
Really 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.
Keith HarveyAugust 27, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Chicken and waffles are on-point, catfish and coleslaw was great too and this drink called the "taildragger" is my favorite drink there.
CharlottesDecember 19, 2015
Oh 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!
Chop Suey ClubOctober 25, 2016
Very juicy fried chicken, super eggy waffles paired with blueberry & lemon & mushroom butter. Delicious.
Tim DengJuly 3, 2018
Compound butters were crazy good. Brussel sprouts, shrimp and grits were my favorite sides and the fried chicken is just so crispy.
Clara EloyJanuary 2, 2022
Got the garlic honey ones. Waffles were great, chicken was verrrryyy garlicky. This was all a little too much for me in taste and size
Chez OngJanuary 20, 2015
I 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.
Adam MNovember 30, 2018
Had some great waffles and the Montego Bay, a terrific cocktail made with chocolate whiskey! Bartender was awesome too.
Christian DickmannJune 20, 2016
I actually prefer the vegetarian chicken! Add the hot sauce. Try the chicken and waffles sandwich if you are bored of the regular one.
Nick AceAugust 5, 2015
Been here 5+ times
A Ludlow restaurant free of pretension. Chicken and waffle mixes that even the most creative person couldn't dream up. Wonderful staff. Great drinks.
Gabriel HayesMarch 21, 2016
Great cocktails. Particularly enjoy the Lonesome God: Tequila, Habanero Honey, Lime Juice and Bitters shaken, served up a Campari rinse.
TiahJuly 25, 2017
Had the chicken and waffles with the cranberry lemonade. Was really good! Dope spot!
Dave RichardOctober 12, 2015
Seriously, this place was incredible... Some of the best shrimp and grits / brunch outside of the south.

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