It was a busy and rough day at work and I needed some comfort that only some chicken and greens could provide. I was craving some soul food. I spotted Aileen's write up and rounded up some of my coworkers for some hopefully yummy food.
We arrived at the storefront location and immediately noticed the nice decor inside. This is a walk up and order establishment with a very large menu. Be sure to grab a menu and step aside so you can read the whole menu or you might miss something.
I finally decided on the chicken and waffle combo and was given a number to sit and wait. I was told that my fried chicken would take a little longer because all their chicken is fried when only when ordered. My friends received their orders and the table was already full of food and my food was still coming!
My fried chicken and waffles with a side of collard greens and red beans w/rice arrived. It was a lot of food! I wish it was a lot of AMAZING food, but it wasn't amazing. It was middle of the road, and unremarkable.
Now don't get me wrong, sometimes middle of the road is all you need to get the job done at lunchtime! I just wished for a little more spice, zip, and flavor.
My fried chicken was freshly fried but the batter was just..batter. My chicken was also rather dry. My red beans and rice were almost bland. I found myself pouring hot sauce on all of my food. I guess I just wasn't wowed. It wasn't poorly made, but it wasn't made with lots of seasoning which I expect from soul food.
I would like to give Fat Daddy's another try. I love supporting locally owned business, especially when they're situated among large chains! Looking forward to another look-see!