After several years, I finally got to go to the Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles in south Scottsdale (at their new location a bit north of their old location).
I think all of the rave reviews I'd heard from so many people ramped up my expectations. In truth, Lo-Lo's is a good family restaurant that has built up a loyal fan base that freely recommends its fare. That's not a bad thing at all.
I had a good, down-home meal and finally got to find out what grits are--nice. My eggs-over-easy with cheese and onions were tasty. The fried chicken crust was crunchy and tasted great, but the pieces were a bit on the small side. The waffles could have been more crisp.
The minor issues cited above might have dropped my rating to 4.51, but that still would round to a "5." What dropped them below 4.50 was the slowness of bringing and refilling our water and the long wait for the food. I think we visited at the tail-end of their busy, post-church Sunday afternoon, but they should have been ready for that.
Overall, it's a good time and I'll visit again at some point.