As a long-time fan of the savoury and sweet combo, it is needless to say that chicken & waffles is an ideal combo for me. I've always wanted to try the dirty bird location in kensington but I'm rarely in the neighbourhood, so I was super excited to see this place open in a more convenient location for me.
The space is large, clean and modern. Service was also fast and friendly.
I ordered the signature ODB for $15. Admittedly I was prepared for this place to be overhyped and at $15, the ODB had a high bar to live up to. Much to my pleasant surprise, my expectations were met and surpassed!
Let's start with the waffle. Super fluffy, and not at all doughy or dense. Perfect hint of sweetness that doesn't need syrup, but is enhanced by it. The chicken, crisp on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside. Best of all, the chicken is boneless so you can focus on enjoying every bite of chicken + waffle without having to pry the meat from its bones or get messy. Now the signature sauce. Great balance of sweet, savoury and spicy. Admittedly, I didn't expect the spice but found it delicious!
The only drawback that prevents this from being a 5 star review is the side that comes with it. I got the potato salad. Portion was small and the salad quite frankly was a bit bland. Not sure if other sides are better.