Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is a Los Angeles-based soul food restaurant chain founded by Herb Hudson, a Harlem native, in 1975. It is best known for serving chicken and waffles, a combination of foods traditionally served at separate meals, in a casual dining setting.
History[edit | edit source]
Herb Hudson, a native of Harlem, New York, established the first Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles in 1975. Hudson, who was in the entertainment industry, had strong ties to Hollywood. The restaurant quickly became popular among Hollywood stars, helping to establish its reputation.
Menu[edit | edit source]
The signature dish at Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles is the chicken and waffles combination, which pairs fried chicken with a waffle. The menu also includes other soul food staples, such as macaroni and cheese, collard greens, and sweet potato pie.
Locations[edit | edit source]
There are currently seven Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles locations, all in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. The original location is on Gower Street in Hollywood. Other locations include Long Beach, Pasadena, Inglewood, West Los Angeles, Anaheim, and South Los Angeles.
In popular culture[edit | edit source]
Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles has been featured in several films and television shows, and has been mentioned in numerous songs. It is a popular destination for celebrities, and has been visited by former President Barack Obama.
See also[edit | edit source]
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