Some places need no introduction. Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles is one of them.
Most people I know are familiar with this valley original. Just in case you know the name, but have yet to sample the southern/soul-food offerings, try this simple test. Drive to the nearest Lo-Lo's and stand in the parking lot. It's gotta be the most intoxicating aroma around any restaurant! I had no idea how good sweet maple and savory fried chicken smelled together until my first visit to the original Lo-Lo's on Central.
I'm lucky that my lunch time co-horts have an adventurous attitude toward eating. Either that or we're all closet foodies. Regardless, we ended up just south of downtown today and I was in the mood for breakfast. I've tried the chicken and waffles on previous visits. Today was an opportunity to enjoy the biscuits and gravy.
We arrived before noon because this place can fill up fast. We were seated right away and our server Alexis was awesome. The food arrived quickly and everything was piping hot. The fried potatoes were obviously cooked to order and the biscuits were fluffy and covered with a delicious sausage gravy. Probably the best version of this dish I've ever enjoyed. And my co-workers each enjoyed the Betty Boob (chicken breast and a waffle).
Good food, great service, friendly staff, nice decor... What more could you possibly want?