Waldo's Chicken & Beer

I've been to 3 different Waldos locations and the fried chicken has been exceptional at all locations. I love that you can taste that they actually brine and season their chicken unlike some other hyped up chicken places that rhyme with plains. If your picking up what I'm putting down you'll try Waldos for yourself. Can't wait for the one in Murfreesboro to open up.

I went at 5:00pm wasn’t too busy. Customer service isn’t much to brag about. Expect the norm with teens and young adults working there. Ordered the OG chicken sandwich. The fries looked questionable and greasy but i sauces them up and they weren’t bad. The sandwich was really good. Ordered cucumber salad and banana pudding and both were great. They also have a drive thru.

I've had Waldo's at my friend's house on multiple occasions, and visited the Belle Meade location. Today was my first time going in person and picking up my own catering order. First off, the order process could not have been easier. I ordered enough for 20 people with less than 24 hours notice, then, I placed an additional large order once I got to the counter to pick up. They didn't roll their eyes or act off put at all, they gave me my personal meal and were prepared to wait on me hand and foot. Then, once that additional order was ready, Zach and Johnathan carried out my order and put it in my car with care and intention. Both of these guys had incredible attitudes and customer service. I knew I loved Waldo's before today, but they have made a die hard fan out of me. I catered a real estate class with agents from across TN & FL and everyone is asking me where the closest one is to them! Use Waldo's for all of your catering needs and your day to day meals!

We literally come here once a week and have an exceptional experience every time! Korbin knows our family of 5 order by heart and always makes us feel welcome. The food is delicious with consistent quality. The chicken is fried in beef tallow and you can taste the difference, truly separates them from the rest! I’m continually impressed by the staff and the product quality! My kids don’t even want Chick fil A anymore!

Very friendly and excellent services. They provide very big onion rings which I haven’t seen any where. So tasty and delicious. Located in the relaxed and quiet area in Cool Springs . Strongly recommend to come with friends, family and coworkers!

It’s probably been our 6th or 7th time there and as always- everything was outstanding. The spicy chicken sandwich (Foulmouth) is as good as I’ve ever had (but order it with pickles if you like them because I don’t think they come automatically). All of their employees are friendly, genuine, and do a great job. Jackson helped us with everything we needed- so thank you Jackson and the rest of the great Waldo’s team! We can’t wait to go back!!

Good food. Roasted 1/2 chicken, white beans, coleslaw slaw, cornbread muffin (was kinda small, but very good) lemonade and banana pudding. Yum.

We have been coming to Waldo’s for years and it’s on our weekly rotation! I love that they fry in tallow, the prices, and house made dressings. It’s a place I can take my son and know he will love the food and I can get a delicious salad! We’ve specifically loved the location off liberty pike! The employees are also friendly and efficient.

Visiting family out here in the great state of Tennessee and stopped by Waldo's for the first time on the way home. I'm not big on chicken tenders but this place wasn't too bad. I feel the only real value is with the tender combo as why would you pay more foe a chicken sandwich when you can get 4 tenders and a drink for less cash than only a chicken sandwich? Fries were awesome. I later found out that you can get them extra crispy making them better, but I digress. Coleslaw is straight diabetes. Also great. I got their hottest dry rub and some habanero oil on the side. Both were manageable if you like heat. Customer service was on friendly and on point. Probably would stop by again for a quick snack. Would recommend

Went to Waldo's tonight and had an Incredible Experience. Met the manager Corbin and he was super nice. This wasn't our first visit and won't be the last. Corbin was telling us about his favorite side the white beans. I mentioned that I had not ever tried them and he brought out a sample. I will get them on the next visit. Give them a try the next time you are looking for some good chicken and sides.

Waldo's is one of my favorite convenience options in Franklin. The food is good, the employees are friendly, they have a drive thru, and the prices are reasonable. I can also find fairly healthy options! This location is on the back of the strip with Vu Kitchen and Big Bad Breakfast. The drive thru is a big reason I end up here so often. There aren't a lot of drive thru options in this area so I'm very appreciative that Waldo's offers this. The employees here are very friendly. My first couple of visits I needed a minute and the employees were really nice about that. They are thorough with questions about orders to make sure they get it right. Waldo's isn't typical fast food so plan a few extra minutes. I have been fine with this since I think I get better quality food here. This is a great spot for healthy options or decadent ones. The fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, and biscuits are delicious. Those are my more indulgent choices. I mostly come here when I want something healthier. The rotisserie chicken is delicious. They have about a dozen sauce options to kick it up a notch too. The cucumber salad is light and fresh. I like their collard greens too. The fries and potato wedges are just okay, a little on the soggy side. The Chicken Scratch Salad included a lot of greens, a generous portion of chicken, and really tasty croutons. The drinks are a hit with my husband and daughter. They love the sweet tea and lemonade. If I can grab a decent meal at a decent price without pulling my kids out of the car then you have my loyalty. Speaking of loyalty, they have a loyalty program to earn rewards too. All tracked by credit card instead of any work on your part. I'm a fan!

I am a frequent visitor of Waldo's and I must say it is the best establishment I have had the pleasure of going to. It is a very nice and clean establishment with amazing staff, the manager Deonte is amazing and so is the front of house Korbin. The food is among the best in Tennessee, they serve the best chicken tenders you can find in Middle Tennessee.

I was so disappointed when I got home with my food. The portion size was more like an appetizer than a meal. I ordered the roasted chicken and it was not enough and wasn't even fresh.

Great little place in Franklin with inside seating and a drive through window. Not a large place but the tables turn fast. I did see a lot of takeout orders being picked up around dinner time. I ordered the 6 piece chicken strip dinner with 3 sides. Chicken was moist and flavorful and breading was very well prepared. I opted for Buffalo and the Hot dipping sauces. Both were good but the hot had more flavor. White beans side was awesome, Mac and cheese was average and the cole slaw good but not exceptional. Quick and friendly service with beers on draft and a light bar offering. I'll be back to try some other options. Worth a stop.

Wait a damn minute .... Waldo's just rocked my world. I actually cannot stop thinking about their chicken tenders. And the mac & cheese. And the little cheddar biscuits. I want to wake up and pop one of those into my gullet every day. Usually I try and be eloquent & poetic in my Yelp reviews (i.e: not use the word "gullet) but today I'm at a loss for words. I don't know how to fully express my adoration for the FLAVORFUL, SALTY, perfect chicken. The staff were also so kind today. Specifically this one guy whose name I neglected to catch. He had to break the news to me that the half fried chicken was unavailable, but he was more than willing to make whatever substitution I wanted.

Food Everything was bangin! Ordered the rotisserie chicken, the OG, cheddar biscuit basket, Mac n cheese, potato wedges and Everything was amazing! The thing I Like is their chicken is actually seasoned well, not too much breading on the OG, the Alabama white sauce was really flavorful and paired well with the pulled chicken. The cheddar biscuits are a must-try and don't even need the butter. Service was extremely quick! Felt like we had the biscuits before we even sat down lol. Small interior, so most orders were takeout. Small selection of draft beers to choose from but the reason to try this place is definitely the food!

The service and the food are amazing! Always make sure to get the banana pudding for a late evening pick me up!

Solid chicken sandwich and fries! mac/cheese is also really good. recommend if you want fast food chicken. Buffalo sauce is also good flavor.

The food was decent. However, something keeps happening every time I go. They leave something out and I have to DRIVE back to the store. In response they give me extra rolls, etc. A number of times I have spoken to the manager about it. He (they) apologized. Now, the sad part is that I continued to give them my business. Afterwards, on another occasion the manager literally came to my car with my order but guess what I realized when I got home! Yet again, he (they) had left something out of my order. Not to mention, when I did return for him to complete my order, he had a bit of an attitude. Thereafter, like an abused lover I went back, but started going in rather than through the drive through. In particular, to hopefully avoid the manager who I had begun to believe was actually being passive-aggressive. Those 1-2 times going in rather than driving through were okay but eventually I stopped patronizing them all together. Well, guess what happened today! I decided to go back to the abuser. Initially, the young guy at the counter was fine. Then the passive-aggressive, yellowed eyed manager came out, and he seemed to be trying to position himself to catch a glimpse at my face. I had on a hat and tried to keep my head down and back towards him. Finally, the young guy brought my bag over. To my surprise, not! I headed for the door but decided to double-check my order because the clerk's energy had changed. I noticed it after he had gone to the back for an extended time, and also taking account of the history with the weasel manager. Well, wouldn't you know that he had left a whole half dozen rolls off of the order. I informed the clerk that had his newly introduced yuck energy. He supposedly went to get them. He waited on other people, went to the back office, pulled items out of his pocket. He said, "is something wrong." I asked him again and he said, "Oh! I thought I had given them to you." Then it took him a little bit to bring them thereafter. I then went outside filmed and posted about my horrible experience with Waldo's inept loc'd haired manager with the yellowish eyes. I am now on a campaign to make this horrible manager with yellowish eyes that manages the Franklin, TN on Liberty famous for his horrible management. Think about it, all of this falls on him. As a customer, I had to encounter this inept service 5-10 x s out of my 15-20 visits. I am so over them! The management sucks if they and the employees continually leave things out of their customers' orders, and/or the manager is a passive-aggressive, yellow eyed weasel. Thank you for your attention in this matter! This is just the beginning of my campaign... All inept employees need to go, management or otherwise!

Since moving to Nashville, we have been a fan of Waldo's Chicken & Beer, visiting several of their locations around the city. Little did I know there was one near my office in Franklin, so when I found that out, of course I swung by for some tenders! This Waldo's sits in a plaza on Liberty Pike, features a drive thru, small bar to belly up to and a variety of seating for dine in. Service is always solid at Waldo's, no matter location. The employees here are always friendly and helpful when needed. Food wise, we always go for the tender meal, but have strayed and grabbed the OG Sandwich or even the nachos on occasion. My latest visit here, the tenders were calling, so I picked up. I usually go with the fries as my side, and they are decent. I am not a big fan of their side selection, but it does the trick. I usually get my tenders naked with the Alabama white sauce for dipping. They do offer a variety of beer and your standard drinks, which is what I usually go with, as that sweet tea normally hits the spot! Overall, we are a fan of Waldo's and it is good to know another location close to the office exists!

This is probably my favorite chicken place I've had in Nashville. Way better than chick-fil-a. Their mac-n-cheese & cheddar biscuits are soo good. I will say they give you the tiniest amount of sauce, like my tiny container is usually filled only half way. All in all a really good chicken spot.

BEST. ONION. RINGS. IN OUR LIVES! Cooked to perfection you can taste the love! What a great addition to have in town! Family friendly, great for date night with the hubby, meal with friends, you name it! We ordered the Loaded Nachos with fried chicken, wings (ordered 2 sauces and they split it 50/50 for us), side of French fries, and coleslaw! It was an added bonus they have chocolate chip cookies at the register! Brought them home and had them with milk and some ice cream! Delicious! Highly recommend getting a side of onion rings. The fries were great, im picky on my fries but these were great. Loved the slaw, best I've had in Nashville thus far, the flavor is impeccable. I would definitely recommend trying their sandwiches- while we liked the wings I think their star of the menu is their sandwich/chicken meals. My boyfriend LOVED their loaded nachos! Can't wait to come back to try one of their chicken sandwiches! Thank you Team, keep up the great work!

I reached out via the website about a potential catering order. I was contacted same day and over the phone I explained I was not from the area but was given Waldos as a recommendation for an upcoming event. Nardin, the Catering Manager invited me in to taste catering options to ensure we chose what was right for my team. For over an hour she and the Store Manager brought out different plates, explained how they were made fresh in house, answered all questions and went over different options. I was blown away the experience as I often place catering orders for work and have never had the high level of service and quality I experienced today. If I could give ten starts I would. Amazing team and amazing product. Looking forward to receiving our catering order for my team. Thank you!

Amazing Service and drive through staff is always quick getting your food ready and always super friendly!!!

Great food served quickly. Corbin was very attentive and friendly. Always great food, experience and value. Thanks!

Chicken sandwich here is goood!!! Super juicy and fresh! Their french fries were also BOMB.COM! I tried their chicken sandwich. You know it's fresh when it comes out piping hot. I took one bite and still saw stem coming out from the chicken. lol The young man at the front cashier was very nice and helpful. This location is a bit far from where I live but when I'm in the area, I will definitely be back.

Corbin was absolutely incredible. He is exactly the front face that you want for your store. If he isn't in a supervisory role or management he needs to be. I can't speak higher of his customer service and personality.

Stopped by for lunch today. Got one fried pickles (as this place does them best), cheddar biscuits, 2 house beers that super smooth and refreshing and 2 8 pieces wings that have a lot of good flavor and are meaty. The staff was friendly and cleaned up between customers. Food came out fairly quickly and plenty of parking , outside seating and they have a drive thru. We definitely will be coming back.

Simply put....just down right delicious, tender and juicy chicken and oh-my-goodness great sides (especially the white beans - truly remind me of home). This has become our default friend or roasted chicken go-to. Family friendly....eat in or carry out or drive through. Plenty of draft beers to choose....really great selections...(check my photo of my last visit.) Specials on tap too....prices are very fair. Scratch sides...YES. Cheesy biscuits...YES. Delicious sauces....YES (and none really too hot. I could go for a little more heat, but the flavors nonetheless, are delightful.)

This place is AMAZING !! My family is from Buffalo, and we are pretty serious about wings. Normally, I don't even order them because they are disappointing (Buffalo Wild Wings is disgraceful). But, another wing aficionado recommended that I give this place a try and he was 100% accurate. Not to mention,EVERYTHING on the menu that they serve is FRESH - and NEVER FROZEN. So, you're getting quality food. The Mac & Cheese was superb, the fries are excellent and the banana pudding is as good as my wife's. Oh, and the muffins are to die for...I'm not kidding. I haven't tried the chicken tenders, but my 16-year old son swears by them. (To be fair, since I posted this, I have tried other 2 other Waldo's locations and they were equally as good.)

Our service was fantastic and it was a good atmosphere. Chicken was delicious and I loved the coleslaw. My daughter loved their Mac n cheese. Wish I would of taken a pic of food but we ate it too fast.

I've wanted to visit Waldo's for a while now, this location in the ever-expanding greater Cool Springs area near the hospital, located in what locals will recall was a field just a few years ago. And I finally made it! Waldo's is often touted as one of the better local fried chicken joints, But competition is stiff. Do they hold up? The employees are wonderful and very efficient during the lunch rush! You won't wait long for your food. The menu boasts that all sides are made fresh daily, but I made the unfortunate choice of selecting the potato wedges. Whether or not they were made that day, they were reminiscent of something prepared days in advance, frozen, and reheated when I ordered. They were soggy, very unappealing, and way oversalted! And with that first unimpressive bite, the rating began at two stars. But Waldo's made a comeback. The OG is probably one of the top 5 chicken sandwiches in the Nashville area, and that's saying something! A deep-fried chicken thigh with as much crispy batter as meat is accompanied by pickles, lettuce, and herb mayo on a fresh, chewy bun. If you're a fan of Alabama White Sauce, their peppery version of this dipping sauce is fabulous, maybe only second to Martin's in the entire area! Honestly, if you like southern cuisine, I think you'll enjoy Waldo's. Just avoid those dreadful potato wedges!

My wife and I tried Waldo's for the first time tonight. Staff was excellent, food was excellent. However, the prices are very high for the amount of food received. We order the bucket of chicken but didn't really get that much chicken for the $42 price tag...kind of surprising. Anyway, we will still be back but buy something else that is more in line with amount of food/price of food balance.

Good, old-fashioned, southern fried chicken. Greens, not bad and pretty good mac & cheese and those cheesy corn muffins are the best!

Always my favorite chicken in Franklin and the service is great too. Foul mouth sandwich is my go to.

The employees were really nice and helpful since it was our first time. The chicken tender basket was full and good. The place is cute and the bathroom was clean.

Great food great service great beer Happy hour is 2 for 1 craft beers Chicken "OG" sandwich melt in your mouth I'd take a picture but I devoured it!!

My previous experience was remedied with great management reaching out and going above and beyond. Thank you for making the bad experience into a positive outcome.

Being able to get both rotisserie and fried chicken with good sides at a drive-thru is convenient, indeed.

We LOVE Waldo's! The food is fresh and tastes amazing. Our favorites are the chicken tenders with fries, the OG, and the scratch salad. The white beans are amazing, and the ranch is so good, you could drink it!

Was working in the area and needed a quick meal. This was right on point! I had the OG sandwich with a side of coleslaw. Service was quick, food came out fast. I'm picky on my coleslaws and I really enjoyed this. Bottom line. Fast and really good. I'll be back for sure when I'm working in the area.

I was in Franklin for an appointment and feeling hungry. Decided to try this place for first time. What a lovely surprise! It's a small beer and comfort food joint, but well worth the stop and will NOT kill your budget either!! They brine their chicken overnight and provide fried or rotisserie style chicken, fried wings, and chicken tenders. The coating in the fried chicken is mildly spiced and full of rich flavour. I went with a 1/4 chicken - white meat, plus potato wedges and mac n cheese. You can choose whatever two sides you prefer and the plate comes with a sweet cheddar biscuit. The chicken was just simply delicious. A burst of delicious flavour was in every bite. The meat was tender and pulled away easily. The mac n cheese is a great no-brainer side. The potato wedges were crispy on outside and tender on inside. I liked the cheddar biscuit, but I still think Jim n' Nick's has the better cheddar biscuit. The iced tea was spot on perfect! So glad I got the large size and got a refill before leaving! Staff here was super sweet and attentive. The place was clean, some wore masks, and everyone worked a team! Very impressive! They do have an assortment of on tap beer - craft, local, and brand. Plus they feature a small bar. Tuesdays are twofers for beer! Needless to say, I will be coming back! The chicken alone is adequate inducement!!

Tried Waldo's today after a Row House workout. I found the service, chicken, and drinks very good. Not a large dining area, but the food is solid.

Good vibe and good video. Quick enough for a fast lunch but you can also hang out and have a beer or 2. Have not had anything bad on the menu.

Nice, clean, large place with some pretty good food. Loved the lemonade, cheddar biscuits, and fries. The chicken all had a subtle pickle flavor (is that the brine or ..?). Ordered a salad and substituted the dressing. It was good but nothing special. Rest of the family had chicken sandwiches and tenders.

Every single thing here was perfect. I ate some of the best friend chicken and fried chicken sandwich here. The fried chicken is breaded perfectly with crispness and flavor that is simply mouth watering. I tried the fowl mouth chicken sandwich, which is the spiciest on the menu. It has habanero oil and jalapeño slaw, which went perfectly with the chicken and cheese. It wasn't over the top spicy, but very enjoyable. Lemonade and beer are quality here as well. The fries were delicious and the onion rings were next level good. Best onion rings I've ever eaten. The flavor, size, and crispness is second to none. The staff members are very nice and quick to serve. The atmosphere is clean and casual.

I have been to their location in Nashville (when that site first opened), and wasn't too impressed. Then I saw they opened one in Franklin, so decided to try it! So glad I did. I caught them on opening week, and there was a few people ordering in line. I ordered online and was doing curbside pick-up, however their parking signs were not up yet (but that's common). Went inside - the dining area is a little small, but it was clean and decor was nice. Good customer service (line was forming and I think the manager jumped on another register to help out). Told them about curbside, and said I could wait in my car and they will bring it out, which they did rather quickly. We tried their Onion Rings, which were amazing! They are a little spicy and perfectly fried, and rather large. Ordered their Chicken Scratch Salad. My favorite Fried Chicken Salad is Edley's, however they have been replaced by Waldo's now. The fried chicken was perfect, and really liked their Honey Mustard. Salad was huge, and I ate half, saved the rest and had it later with my S.O. I was not a fan of their croutons, if I could put Edley's crouton on their salad it would be perfection (for me). They also give you a cheddar biscuit, which was delicious. My S.O. ordered the Fowl Mouth sandwich. I can't handle too spicy, and he can - he said it was really good! He was surprised, and had white beans with it. The white beans were okay, but definitely a fan of the sandwich. Also everything was so well packed! It traveled well and nothing was soggy! We definitely will order again from here. Online ordering was easy. and staff was really nice.

The sauces are very good. It sort of feels like somebody made some great sauce recipes and then needed to figure out what to dip in the sauces. We had the Comeback Sauce, Jalapeño Ranch, BBQ, and Honey Mustard. Note that the Honey Mustard sauce is not creamy but more of a "honey with mustard powder" type. It was really good, just not what might have been expected. Very tasty sauces all around. The chicken tenders are good. Not the best I've had in the area, but very good. They are also a bit small for tenders, so you might want to order more than you think. The Mac N Cheese was good, backyard BBQ style. The Cheddar Biscuits were also good. Potato wedges were basic but good. Staff was friendly. Online order for pickup went smoothly. And they have a drive-through too.

I went to this waldos and They forgot some of my order but I didn't see till I got home. so I called and they gave a me a whole meal. and they were very nice about it.

Super bummed about this place. Been waiting a while to try it, and not only were we very unimpressed but we will never go back. The food quality was a 1 out of 5 stars. Maybe we ordered the wrong things? The nachos were poor quality ingredients with only a little chicken on the chicken nachos. The wings were mediocre, the comeback sauce was tasty but ZERO spice (even though it's noted as half way up the spice chart) and the texture just wasn't good. Honestly shocked they stay open. The best thing about this place is the people. Thankfully they were a well serviced staff. The bathrooms were horrendous. I had to get someone to clean the human waste and bathroom before I could use the bathroom. Paper towels everywhere. Spend your money elsewhere.

I enjoyed my experience at Waldo's. The service was good. The food came quick and was very Delicious!!!! I got the Loaded Nachos. The sweet barbecue sauce they put on the nachos was different, but really good!!!!. The price of the food was reasonable. I will definitely be back!!!!

I've lived in Franklin for 35+ years...the growth of our city has not exactly fostered a caring and considerate dining experience, unfortunately. Waldo's on the other hand is consistently knocking it out of the park!! Beyond expectations, beyond just friendly...absolutely the kindest people, the most amazing customer service! These folks know how to do it! Then there's the food?!? OMG yes!!! Perfection every time no matter the order!

It is with great regret that I give Waldo's one star. When both locations first opened their chicken tenders were fat and juicy. But as time has gone by, that has changed drastically. Now if I order 10 tenders for my family two of them will be like they used to be and the rest will be almost as skinny as their french fries. I've often gotten tenders that were mostly breading and very skinny. I've mentioned this to them in the drive-through and every time I mention this to them they take care of it. But it's frustrating and feels like a bait and switch. It feels like they open up and serve incredible chicken and then slowly down grade what they offer. I shouldn't have to request chicken tenders to be correct before I even get them. And the staff has said they understand my frustration. I'm a big fan of Raising Canes chicken. I love them because they are always consistent and I can always count on the same quality of chicken. When Waldo's first open I was super excited and obsessed about going there. My kids were making fun of me because I was eating chicken from all those three nights a week. Now it's just terrible and it makes me super sad. Hopefully they can figure it out and get back to being the amazing place they were when they first opened.

This restaurant has great customer service. The chicken sandwich was excellent. I didn't like the loaded nachos very much, but that's just me. The family liked them. The inside seating was nice and there are a couple of picnic tables outside too. I would eat here again.

Amazing food! Great music and the staff are incredible!! My favorite chicken place on a LONG time. The fries are very good, and the lemonade is like we used to make when I was a kid. One of the best things was the homemade homemade banana pudding, it's was fabtabulous!!!

Eaten here a couple times now and the food is fantastic. The Foul Mouth sandwich is my favorite. Honestly better than the popular fast food chicken sandwiches. The tenders are delicious too. Always moist inside and I love the breading. Plus the staff is friendly and attentive. Very happy to have a new Waldo's right on my way home.

We just left the Waldo'sChicken and Beer on Liberty Pike in Franklin. We have eaten at the Waldo's on New Highway 96 several times and have always been pleased with our meals. Today we ordered the Roasted chicken (dark) and the chicken tenders. The roasted chicken was the smallest leg and thigh we had ever seen! We commented that maybe it was a Cornish Hen. In addition to the exceptionally small size, it was also exceptionally dry. The chicken tenders tasted fine but they were tiny! None of my tenders were more than about 3/4 of an inch wide. The bathroom was dirty. We'll probably eat at Waldo's again....just not at this one.