Auntie April’s is a beloved Bayview soul food gem known for its tender fried chicken and indulgent waffles, where family vibes fill the air.
"For some damn good soul food, you’ll want to make your way into Bayview and grab a seat at Auntie April’s. This restaurant is a San Francisco institution (est. 2008), thanks in no small part to the eponymous dish made with the most perfectly breaded fried chicken and house-made plain, cinnamon, or red velvet waffles." - Lani Conway
"The soul food restaurant in Bayview opened in 2008, and has been making incredible chicken and waffles ever since. You can choose between an original, cinnamon, or red velvet waffle, which is then topped with two pieces of juicy and super crunchy chicken (you can get any combination of thigh, breast, or leg). The order, of course, comes with a side of syrup, which I happily drizzled over my delicious lunch feast. - LC" - Julia Chen 1, Lani Conway
"Auntie April’s has been a mainstay for soul food in the Bayview neighborhood for 13 years now. You can choose from three types of waffles (regular, cinnamon, and red velvet) to pair with the signature fried chicken. Another must try is the lemon-rosemary chicken wings and make it a full family dinner with sides like yams, rice and beans, and cornbread." - Rob Willis
"For a picnic spread of waffles, perfect fried chicken, and cornbread, stop by Auntie April’s in Bayview. Their chicken is tender and juicy with a deep golden-brown breading, and is fantastic with maple syrup and an original, cinnamon, or red velvet waffle." - Julia Chen 1
"April Spears, chef and owner of Auntie April’s and Cafe Envy, mentions the idea of to-go cocktails and outdoor seating as beneficial changes." - Becky Duffett
