Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles

What a cool place! Where else can you go and get Kool-Aid on tap? We went for dinner on a Friday evening before going to a show at the Footprint Center. It wasn't busy when we got there but by the time we left people were lining up. Our server was very friendly and even warned us in advance that fresh made chicken takes at least 25 minutes to make. She even brought us a cornbread muffin to snack on before the meal arrived. The cornbread was amazing! The chicken and waffles were less impressive but not bad. We plan to go back in the future if we're in the area!

I was so excited to visit this spot. There was a bit of a wait to get our table for 3. About 30 minutes. This is to be expected so no problems with that. Once seated out waiter started off upbeat but something brought him down. We got attitude from him...nevertheless we ordered. We waited 50 minutes for our food to be served. It was a bit excessive in my opinion for breakfast food.Once the food came..it was good and plentiful. The owner came by and was personable. The waiter came around a bit. A decent experience.

I may be tardy for the review party but I just COULD NOT hold onto this review any longer! During a business trip October 30, 2024, in Phoenix, Arizona, I did my research of Great Black Businesses (as I Always do!) to support and stumbled upon this Beautiful Gem: LoLo's Chicken & Waffles. Ya'll...Let...Me...Tell...YOU!! Food, Service, Atmosphere were All BEYOND! I walked into an atmosphere of nothing but my childhood from the Ali pics on the wall to the tv looping James Brown performances, Sanford & Sons, The Jeffersons, What's Happening, and many, many more nostalgic shows as well as the back-in-the-day Kool-Aid commercials from the 1900's, yup, I said it! Also, the music was BOMB! Walking in and immediately snapping my fingers and singing to Troupe and then get hit with some Parliament and Fresh Prince had my body popping, snaking, and prepping (dances, in case ya'll youngin's don't know 🤭). I have a video of myself rapping The Entire "Parents Just Don't Understand" and sent it to my friends but, even though we cool, Google Companions, I care not to upload and share, LOL. Now, I read some reviews prior to my visit regarding wait times and such but I did not experience this at all. And if I did, LoLo's is definitely worth the wait. If it's a wait, it's a good wait, Trust me 😉. Maybe because it was the middle of the week and about an hour before closing? Who knows but I did not leave disappointed at all with anything: wait, food, nothing. The Young Lady, Kat, who provided service, hipped me to game and knew the menu well. She also provided great suggestions when I was indecisive. I started with a Henny Drop, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Deviled Eggs with Fried Shrimp that were atop a nice spring mix (gotta get the veggies in). That Fried Green Tomato aioli is Superb...used it to also dunk my fries! The Deviled Eggs with Fried Shrimp came with a sweet heat type of sauce that I also used as the syrup for my waffle. I could have smashed all the tomatoes and the deviled eggs (one of my all-time favorite food groups) but I knew I needed room to at least sample my main course as well as get another drink. Of course I got the chicken and waffles (3pc), fries, and that melt in your mouth cornbread muffin, which I normally don't care for but LoLo's changed my mind. I took a bite out of everything to give my compliments to the chef in person. More than one person kept coming out to check on me, which made me feel Way Too Special and Welcome 😊. I packed my remaining morsels to-go for some midnight / 2am grubbing (after a nice nap...keep reading to see why 😏) and ordered one more drink, the Georgia on My Mind, so I could sip on it as I waited on a rideshare. But, let me tell you (again), one Young Fella (sorry, Boo, forgot your name and I do not even want to mess it up) opted to make my drink personally but said he would make it to-go because he wanted to make sure he brewed me some fresh tea; even put it in a cute to-go pouch for me and suggested I wait until I got home. He knew I needed to drink that in the comforts of my own hotel room because it was "turn-up juice"...well at my age now, "nightcap juice" in these older, club-less years I now enjoy! Folks, his Granny had to have given up the family sweet tea recipe locked in a vault somewhere because it was Dee-Li-Shush and it being spiked was EVEN better! All in All this was one of the best experiences I have had while traveling. I talked about LoLo's so high, that my friends and I are planning to visit Phoenix again for a girl's trip vacation. LoLo's, see Ya'll soon and Thank You, Thank You, Thank You for being so Dope!! I shall spread the word every time I get a chance!!

We had a great experience at Lolo's. Food, atmosphere, service, everything was great! Our server Diamond was amazing. When we are back in town, we will definitely visit again. Highly recommend... FYI, come on an empty stomach 😁.

We were visiting and this place was recommended. I was disappointed in the wait time to receive our order it was only two of us and we ordered 2 wings and a waffle. 30+ minutes. However we went back Saturday after Graduation with a larger party. They said wait would be an hour, after a hour and a half we asked about the wait time and again put off. After 2 hrs. the owner told us even after they fitted us it would 45 minutes before you would receive your order. First I can't believe we waited that long for chicken and waffles. No It wasn't a good experience at all. Not sure why it is so popular 🤔

20 minute wait turned into 30 minutes and a Togo order. Tried to order a drink but you can't have alcohol in the waiting area. Got a text saying the table is ready. I went to the podium told them my name. I still had to wait for the table to be ready. I ordered a knockout . 10 minutes later, she tells me we are out of ingredients to make a drink. So I ordered water 15 minutes later I got water. Chicken was good waffle was alright. Get your food Togo go for a good experience Music is too loud cant talk at the table Table rocks right and left. I spent $60 and should have gone grocery shopping. A lot of women at the podium with a not so smooth seating process.

Friday night just before 630 and they're not letting anything down already! Jamming tunes and old school TV, including Fat Albert. At least a dozen customers as we walk in. Food is on spot. I was looking for a chicken & waffle joint and man I got lucky landing here. Dranks are nostalgic and top shelf quality. Be careful though, Mika can mix em up good! Everyone is friendly and grounded. Check em out, you'll love it!

Nice spot. Relaxing and casual vibes. The Toy-Toy: Chicken wings (2) and waffle, was just enough! Light and sweet waffle with cinnamon sugar was good, but the sugar was not needed. Wings were cooked to perfection, but more is needed if you’re hungry.

Food was delicious and definitely will come again when visiting Phoenix area! Chicken was hot, crispy and perfectly seasoned. Waffles were tasty. Mac n cheese was stringy, gooey and so good!

Ok so I had written a review a week ago about the my experience in the Phoniex location someone e mailed me about my experience there and told me to stop in when I get ready to fly back home so I did stop in showed the manager the text that was sent to me from the person claiming to be a director of some sort when I returned tonight the mgr there was clueless about the situation or the memo he was supposed to leave regarding my meal now you no I felt like a fool looking for some response for the TERRIBLE service and as I said in my first review a hot mess I will never recommend this place to anyone and please don't reply back who ever you were thk you so kindly I will spread this bad experience like a wild flower to people because I was so embarrassed it's like I was begging for a meal

Food is so good, no food is great greens with turkey I'm still thinking about them Music is nice with a Dj No wait got sat asap which is nice Drinks was great. Nothing bad to say

I was so looking forward to eating here hearing such great things and really enjoying the food few years back at their other location. 6 of us went here before going to a comedy show. I thought it was just me but none of us were impressed. Our waitress was fantastic. The regular fried chicken and strips were moist. Those were the 2 stars. 1. To start the area is not safe a homeless man was changing his clothes and washing himself across the street as we were walking in. Its right off the lightrail Ok not the restaurants fault. 2. Walking in the music was so loud it was more of a club loud then dining loud. Sitting at the table we were not able to hear each other. 3. The website showed the appetizer 3 for 21 they no longer had that so I just got the Okra and gizzard. 4. The gizzard had no seasoning it was bland overcooked and over battered. They were nice enough to take them back and not charge me. 5. One of my friends who did get the waffle with her chicken..... the waffle was so sad limp and came about 10 min after the test of the meals. 6. We were looking forward to the banana Pudding...... it was watery and yucky. 7. After the dinner we went to the ladies room one of the toilets had dried up pee all over it.... an employee walks in to use the bath room says ugh and walks into the other one. You work there how about cleaning it? 4. No sugar free Kool aid options.

I love Lo-Lo's for the atmosphere, the menu selection, and the drinks! I have been to this location a few times and can say food is average and so is the service. All though I do enjoy the waffles it is more for non ethnic people to get the taste of soul food and I'm all for that. I still appreciate what I mentioned above and take most of my in town visitors there because this is AZ soul food.

Omgggggggg! I miss this place so much! I came here for a concert weekend in Phoenix and boyyyy was it amazing! They were really packed and I went on a Sunday morning, the day Chris brown performed in town and I actually admire how Lo-Lo's handled it. We waited around 40 minutes and when we came back everything was ready. Everything was rich in flavor from the crispy breading to the sweet drink. My Mac and cheese was great as well. My waffle was flavorful, but waffles aren't the best to get to go so I recommend staying in to eat the waffles. When we went in, there was good music playing and good vibes in general.

Pretty good chicken and waffles. I like getting the chicken strips. The fries and corn bread is delicious as well.

Came here for my 30 minute lunchbreak. Got there right after they opened maybe only 3 or 4 other tables. 30 minutes later my server came over and said the kitchen is running slow, but 5 more minutes. 20 Minutes later I left without receiving my food. 50 Minutes wasted and 30 of them was my lunchbreak that I never did get to eat anything. If you cant waste your whole day waiting for food then go elsewhere.

This Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffle is located in an industrial area. Also there is a lot of construction around the area. The restaurant is a brick and mortar literally. The decor is fun, modern, and filled with family pics. The service was ok. There were times when there were a few customers waiting to be seated, and nobody was around to help them. They had about 5 servers that day. Troy was good as he took care of us and was training a new server also. The menu has a lot of interesting and delicious items. You should find something you like. They have Kool-Aid! Breakfast All Day, Dessert, etc. Lil Amadi: One thigh and one drumstick or two thighs & one delicious waffle (4.5/5). The golden fried chicken was nicely seasoned on the outside. The skin was crispy and delicious. The meat inside was juicy as you would expect dark meat to be. The waffle was crispy, and it came with whipped butter and a nice maple syrup that was perfect in sweetness and not overly sweet. Poached eggs (3.5/5) - nice and lightly poached where the yolk was runny. Beans Over Rice (4/5) - flavorful, smokey, tender beans in a delicious sauce over steamed white rice. I am glad a friend recommended this place to us.

I'll FOREVER be a STAN for LoLo's! And the Keith Lee Effect is REAL!!!! I've been a fan since the owner worked with his Grandma at Mrs. White's. I remember the OG house from the 1st location and all. Truly inspiring to watch it grow to what it is now! Great food! Great service! AMAZING ambience. Family friendly and welcoming to ALL. My usual is the "Toy Toy or Tre Tre" but today I had the blackened fish with eggs and grits and was blown away!!!! Perfectly scrambled eggs, buttery fluffy grits, and the fish was plentiful and well seasoned!

Always so delicious, great portions of food, kind of pricey but overall worth the price.

We waited 45 minutes to be seated.m and over 1 hour after we ordered to get our food. We were told to expect this when they are busy. Prices have increased and are ridiculously high now. The 2-piece cat fish platter is now $26.00. Portion sizes are decent but not worth price paid. We don't plan to return to Lo-Lo's anytime soon.

The chicken and waffles are delicious! My friend wanted to try this place for lunch so we decided to give them a try. They had a wing special on the day we went so we ordered a few dozen for the table and some sides as well. The deviled eggs were delicious, along with the collard greens, waffles (so soft and fluffy), and mac and cheese (it was ok). The server recommended a cocktail (Hennessy and grape koolaid) that packed a punch. Apparently koolaid is a big hit at a lot of soul food restaurants and they had all the flavors (and identified them by color 'red', 'blue',etc.) and even a few cocktails with koolaid.

We had the fam together for our last meal before scattering to the winds, and Lo Lo's was the place our locals chose. Diamond our server was fantastic, and our food was on point! We had a cross section of the menu and nothing disappointed! They were able to accommodate all of us without a reservation.

Exceptional service with Neal! Thoroughly enjoyed my lunch here. I love a good chix & waffle experience and this is one of the best. Juicy, savory fried chicken compliments the cinnamon waffle - dare i say this place is better than Roscoe's in CA!

OG. Warm syrup- perfect for my lunch meal. It came with some hot sauce as well. Staff was friendly and the place was clean.

Listen! This was not my first time at the rodeo and as always the food, the service, the atmosphere was all amazing. The place gets crowded pretty fast on the weekends because it easily passes the vibe check with a DJ onsite spinning both the latest and old school tunes. Our waitress was very attentive making sure to check in with us to see how we were doing. The food came out quick and was an abundance of fresh, piping hot goodness. We didn't have any complaints. Everything was delicious. I didn't think anyone could but being from California I can honestly say that Lo Lo's definitely gives Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles a run for their money. If you're ever in the Phoenix area do yourself a favor and check out any of their restaurants. If you're just passing through it is definitely worth the detour. They now have a location in Vegas. I can't wait to visit one of these locations again.

Best soul food plate I've had in a really long time. Chicken was fried to perfection, crispy and juicy. The waffle was fluffy and still firm enough to hold itself with butter and syrup. The sides were all delicious, the broth on the greens was seasoned to perfection, Mac & cheese was amazing. The catfish could have used a little bit more seasoning, but was cooked perfectly. The music was a great selection of upbeat R&B, it was a tad loud, which elevated everyone's speaking volumes. However it was a Friday night, so the vibes were appropriate. Staff was friendly and attentive, I would definitely return.

The kitchen was at its best and all the chefs were having a great day yesterday. My party ordered various dises and shared them. EVERYTHING was delicious: catfish, greens, mac and cheese, candied yams, grits, biscuits and gravy, EVERYTHING! I've never been to this location and will admit I like the slow easy vibe better. The volume of the music was much better at the location also. I'm sorry to say I didn't get our Server's name. She was so kind and very gracious. Thank you. I woke up this morning still thinking about how good the food was. I am truly looking forward to a return.

From California and had to try this place. Did not disappoint, great job! Ariana was the perfect waitress

Long wait but definitely worth it. Ambiance is good although the music can get too loud at times hard to have a conversation without raising your voice

10/10 in all aspects. Service, environment, quality, and great menu selection (food and drinks). My server was super accommodating and sweet. The grape kool aid and gin was amazing. The chicken and waffles were excellent and well cooked. Really wished they had locations on the east coast definitely recommend :)

We were wrapping up our trip and knew we had to have a meal with chicken & waffles. When looking on Yelp I found Lo-Lo's as one of the most and highly rated spots so I knew I had to check it out. I would say come early because it gets PACKED for brunch. We luckily beat the rush and got a parking spot but the lot gets full. I had to get the lolos and I loved the large waffle with a full heap of butter. The waffle was flavored well and paired with the crispiness of the chicken. The chicken was juicy and dip that in the syrup and yum! I thought the portions and price were appropriate. I don't think we got the full experience as they were understaffed so service was slow and did the best they could with the rush. Given that it did take us longer to get in/out than expected but food was solid so would come back.

The waffle was the STAR of the meal! I didn't care too much for the wings, but the waffle and Mac and cheese were delicious.

I love lo-los , their koolaid taste like it has diabetes in it and the fish and smothered chicken with greens, macaroni, and rice must be the top items on their menu

To be honest, this place is overhyped. The chicken isn't groundbreaking and the sides are decent. The service is lackluster. The drinks are overly sweetened for the helluva it. You'll get a decent enough meal and the atmosphere is lively, but it's not the best chicken by any means. Plus, their parking situation is trash.

Visiting from Virginia. This was my first time at Lo-Lo's at I thought it was pretty good! I came along with my friend and the service was good and the restaurant seemed clean. I ordered chicken and waffles and also chicken and fish with cornbread, green beans and okra. The okra could've been cooked longer to be more crispy and the waffle wasn't my favorite, but everything else was great! I really like my chicken and the string beans were definitely the star of the show. I even ordered a side to-go. The cornbread was okay too! I'd definitely eat here again.

Our first stop for dinner anytime we visit AZ for a few days to find sun. Why you ask? We Live in Portland, OR. Oh, you're asking why Lo Lo's? Isn't it obvious? Did you check out my pictures below? Can't you smell the fried chicken through the picture? Ok, I guess not. The why is because I'm a connoisseur of southern food. Especially fried chicken, collard greens, Mac-n-cheese and cornbread. The fried chicken is hot, crunchy and has a great blend of spices. The chicken is moist and perfectly cooked. The Mac-n-cheese is cheesy and gooey. The collard greens are fresh and have a great spicy bite yet super fresh. And the cornbread is amazing, hot, moist and butter oozing over the top. The service tonight was mixed. It took forever for someone to realize we had been seated and were waiting to be served. However, once our waitress did show up she kindly tried to make up for the wait. She was a bit sassy but funny, which worked for me. You don't even have to ask if I will be back. I just wish we had a LoLo's in Portland! Hint hint!

Ehhh food was ok, I'm from the South so the level of soul food I'm used to is extraordinary. Service was blah, nothing to write home about. It was literally just ok.

Service wasn't very good and the food was so sweet everything tasted like it had a lot of sugar added wouldn't recommend unless you like bad service and super sweet food

We had the pleasure of having lunch here on Tuesday the 7th. Alex was our server. She was friendly and welcoming. She made our experience so pleasant. The food was great as well. We will definitely go back to this location.

During this visit, everything went smoothly. The service was exceptional from start to finish, catering to our group of 13 people. Our waitress did an outstanding job, ensuring we had refills and promptly clearing our plates. The atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. I opted for the Blackened Fish Dinner with Dirty Rice and Sauteed Zucchini & Squash. The salmon was incredibly fresh, and the creamy sauce paired perfectly with the shrimp and rice. It was a light, delicious meal that I thoroughly enjoyed. My family also loved their meals. If you're craving southern-style food for brunch, this is the place to be!

Niel was my favorite server! Attentive, quick and great service! We had a fairly large group. He also appeared to be working with short staff. Yet, my questions were answered, food served and drinks stayed full. Food was good too. Next time, I will go just soul food. The green tomatoes were a meal solo. I ordered way too much!

This is a very nice Southern food restaurant located just outside the heart of downtown Phoenix. There is a bunch of construction happening on the road in front of it so it is kind of difficult to get to, but they are still open. They have an adequate sized private parking lot available and a decent sized dining area with televisions placed around. There is also a patio area located on the side of the restaurant, just off the parking lot. The restaurant serves your Southern favorites headlined by fried chicken and/or waffles, and Kool-Aid. They also have fried catfish, gizzards and all the traditional Souther sides such as grits, red beans, okra, squash, collard greens, dirty rice, spinach, potatoes salad and string beans. I ordered the Soul food Platter, with 3 pieces of fried chicken, collard greens and baked beans. It took about 15 minutes for them to prepare my meal. It was fresh hot and delicious. It all was very good. The chicken was flavorful and well seasoned. The baked beans and collards were tasty and had a little kick, like I like them. My server was very friendly and helpful. I really liked her. This place also serves adult beverages featuring a few select signature cocktails. I do not think they have a bar tender and the drinks are made by the servers. Atleast mine was. the drink was ok, but definitely not my favorite. This is a very nice place to get your Southern food fix. I will admit that they are a bit pricey, but they do have some decent food and cool vibe. Defeinetly worth checking out if you are in the mood.

Great times here and good food always on point each time we come in. Love this location

Went to Lo-Lo's on a Sunday and I was 9th on the waitlist. One hour later we were seated. Wait staff informed me it would be an hour before our food was ready ( and it took exactly one hour). Food was delicious. Next time, join waitlist before arriving.

If you want greasy but comfort food.... this is the place to be! Their food tells their tradition and stories. We were seated right away but it gets crowded easily, we opted for the lobby seating, the only thing is service is low. Love how tender their gizzards and how fresh their banana pudding. Bathroom is clean & their servers are very nice

We made it to the infamous Lo-Lo's Chicken and Waffles and it was quite the experience. I am generally cautious about ordering Southern cuisine but Lo-Lo's came highly recommended. From the ambiance to the menu, I found Lo-Lo's to be an interesting place. Yes, we had to do it. Our party of 4 ordered from the Hood Classics portion of the menu. I mean who could resist KK's, Baby Ray, Lo-Lo's, Double D, Sheeda's Special, Nay-Nay's, Toy-Toy, Betty's Boob, Lil Amadi, and Tre-Tre's. Besides their fried chicken, there were the classics like the soulfood platter, blackened fish dinner, beignets, grits, fried green tomatoes, dranks, and desserts. I ordered the Double D (two juicy breasts & one delicious waffle). Yum! My order was fresh, crispy, and well-seasoned. Although their waffle was different than what I'm accustomed to in NYC, the chicken was the real star of the dish. Zariah F. was such a great server - personable and attentive. We loved her!

The service is great . food is really good . The atmosphere is nice , live DJ. The only thing is it's always a long wait . Parking is limited. But it's worth the wait.

I've been here a few times and they always deliver. The food was delicious with those creative names. I had the wings with Cynthia's sauce. A kind of hot and sweet. Very edible not too hot and not too sweet just right and chicken was crunchy on the outside. A side of greens to top it off. The rest of my party raved about their own dishes and all were very satisfied with the serving portions. Don't forget to try the corn bread. Didn't taste the kool-Aid, but my family was undecided on which color was best. You can even mix them together if you'd like. The service was on point. I regretfully can't remember our servers name but she was amazing. Constantly checking on us and made sure all requests were met. Thank you. The music had a cool vibe the place was clean and most importantly the bathrooms were clean as well.

The sweetest redemption Thank you Lolo's for making the necessary changes and improvements. The customer service was great. The food was great back on track to the deliciously made greatness it was before. OMG! They added new plates added too like the lamb. The lamb was even better than everything else! The lamb was flavorful, and the potatoes/green beans oh my. Please keep these new dishes. We can't wait to come back.

It was simply delicious!! You have to wait for good fried chicken but it was all worth the wait!!

Food was great , service was quick considering it was graduation day. My waitress was very nice and informative of the menu. She always recommended me a drink I should try and it was great. The atmosphere was very chill and relaxing plus the music choice was perfect.

Had never been to Lo-Lo's but some family from out of town picked our brunch spot and the service was awesome! Neal was an excellent server and has the perfect touch on checking in - not overly attentive and not inattentive, he took excellent care of us and even split our sandwich for us. Drinks were strong and the DJ was on point. The fries were really good and the honey mustard dipping sauce was fire. The chicken was perfectly cooked but I would have loved a little more flavor/spices but overall everything was good!

After visiting Phoenix so many times, I've finally made it to Lo Lo's. Please keep in mind because of the weekend, brunch is served. Although we had to wait an hour to sit down and an hour to get our food, the food is well worth it considering that I've probably would've waited that long. Our waitress was nice, the ambiance was nice and DJ played a variety of school music. I've had the Lo Lo's while my dad had the Double Ds and his wife ordered the Kiss my grits platter. I've haven't had kool aid in so long, the kool aid was on point! Honestly, as we say in Chicago, the food was bussin! I've even ordered the Blacken Catfish for take out and that was also excellent. I will come back again when I'm back in town, but maybe during the week. Thank You Lo Lo's. From this Chicago Finest.

We had the "itus" after we left. Everything was great. Our server, Andy, was there for our every need. Go hungry because the food is good with big portions. Gets crowded so go early. Enjoyed listening to the oldies while we ate...

Long wait to be seated, 15 minutes wait to get a drink, 55 minute wait from being seated to the waitress coming out and tell us they can't do our order for chicken and waffles because they don't have anymore chicken and the waffle iron isn't working. 2 hours at this place with the music blaring so loud we all had headaches. Nightmare experience. Bad service, horrible ambiance, never did get our food. Worse experience I have ever had in restaurant. .

Went there to celebrate my husband's birthday. The food was good from what I remember, even if it was way overpriced. My husband wanted to do take out tonight. I called them back to back 20 times and no answer. He got there and literally watched the employees ignoring the calls. We had to wait 20 minutes before someone helped him. Food: Fish is lovely but the rice is unbelievably dry and tastes like it's been sitting for days. I wouldn't complain but the fact that it was $30 a plate and and extra $14 for tax and SERVICE? Ugh.. so annoying. Y'all need to step it up.

Our last breakfast stop for our Phoenix golf trip, Lo-Lo's was a great send off to the airport. The venue is large, so seating was not an issue during prime time at lunch. I went with the standard 2 piece chicken and waffles with a side of fried okra and the food was excellent! Breading on the chicken was very crispy and seasoned well, works well with the sweetness of the waffles and syrup. Service was fast and our waitress was very pleasant, looking forward to another visit in the future - Best, Charlie