Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles
Pasadena, CA 91104-4560
Phone: (626) 791-4890
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Boylston Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 8am-10pm , Fri-Sat 8am-12am
Editorial Review for Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles – by Andrew Steven Harris
The Scene
Roscoe's offers no-frills decor but hey, you're not here for the furniture. And if you're planning a weekend brunch, show up early: It's a favorite after-church 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 Lipator 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 other soul-food staples like the giblets and rice with gravy and onions. The waffles themselves are fluffy and slightly sweet so be careful not to drench them in too much syrup and butter.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasGet the Big Mama Special--scrambled eggs blended with onions and cheese--and Big Mama, one of the waitresses, might even serve it to you.
Know Before You GoThere are several other locations in the SoCal region.
User Reviews for Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles
02/09/2007 Posted by tyneshad
My friends and I came here for a leisurely lunch, just to chat and get caught up on life's details. The service was nice, the atmosphere was intimate enough, and the food was great. My friends and I ended up eating off each other's plates because the portions were that big and the selections among us were a bit diverse. The wings there are GREAT and the side orders are seasoned well. All in all, I'll definitely be back soon.
11/17/2006 Posted by dreubay2
This place has really good fried chicken, waffles, corn bread, macaroni and cheese, greens, grits, eggs, lemonade, potato salad, etc.... I've tried almost everything on the menu and it's all yummy. The service at times is questionable, but usually friendly. I like the ambience at the Gower location better, but this one is way larger which means the wait is usually way shorter.
Pros: Food, Prices
Cons: Ambience
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