Dame's Chicken & Waffles

The food was good. We used to go to the old place and this was our first time at the new place. The atmosphere and vibe were great. The waffles were still good. The chicken was really good even though the spices were changed somewhat but not always for the best in my opinion. Nonetheless, the chicken was good. It’s a great place to visit to celebrate a family milestone like a graduation, birthday or anniversary. Food prices are on the high end but worth it.

Flavorful chicken and waffles - loved the peach/apricot butter. Our sides - collard greens, mac & cheese, and squash were good. Salmon was okay but overcooked and burned on each end. I realize that chicken and waffles is the specialty, but if something else is on the menu, it should be good, too. Chelsea was our attentive server. Unfortunately, when we arrived, we waited three minutes before anyone acknowledged us. Chelsea noticed us and ask the host to seat us, so we were fortunate to have her as our server.

I’ve never dined in so I can’t vouch for the service or atmosphere, but I can definitely vouch for the FOOD. I’ve ordered delivery from here 3-4 times now and it is consistently delicious and filling. The portions are huge, the chicken is always well-seasoned, and the grits are perfectly buttered. This has quickly become my favorite breakfast spot in Durham. 10/10 - Highly recommend!!

Food was good... First time eating here. Chicken cutlet was pretty large and took half home. Waffle was good too although it could have been a little hotter (it was warm and did not melt butter). Sweet tea was good and sweet nectar.

4/29/25 11am 3 women, it was my mom’s birthday. At first the waitress was cool a little short with us but nice. We ordered chicken and waffles. Three plates of chicken was dry and warm after we waited 20 minutes. I call over the waitress and she played dumb like she didn’t understand. She did take the chicken back I asked her to send the manager. She said she’ll take care of it. It was literally 2 tables of customers. She comes back and say the manager said even if he takes the chicken back it will come out looking the same. SOOO we finished our other items we ordered and long behold a new table of customers got light golden chicken. The cooks In the back was all looking at us and having side conversation. I called the waitress over and asked her how come out chicken don’t look like the other tables. She just stared and said idk.

I will no longer be eating from any of the Dame’s locations. This restaurant used to serve great food with solid service. Now, every time I order take out the order is wrong. Today they forgot my drizzle, gave the wrong shmear, the chicken was overdone, and the Mac and cheese is burnt, nevermind the fact that the food wasn’t even started at the time that I arrived at pickup. This is not the quality of food or service that made Dame’s a Durham staple, and I have given them enough chances to correct this issue. I do not recommend going there anymore

I'd already bitten into my chicken before I realized I needed to leave a review. The person who provided service to our table was very attentive, kind, and accommodating. I wish I'd asked for his name. I asked for his recommendations and he did not disappoint! I had the Red Crested Rosecomb. I added on a whiskey drizzle and swapped out the strawberry shmear for the peach-apricot shmear. I also had a mimosa and a side of collard greens. I enjoyed every bite, but that chicken was something else in the best way. I hope I can make it back here.

Great post axe throwing lunch to refuel. We even met the owner Dame and he was very polite. Was telling us about the live music and how he's about to relocate to another spot. How he has other locations in Cary and Greensboro. The love double bass was nice. I can see myself relaxing on a nice evening there or the new location. The food was delicious and nice portions, I took half home for later. I had the 1 cutlet, classic waffle, cashew caramel, and butter. Yum!!