Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
Hollywood, Los Angeles
Restaurant in Los Angeles, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is worth it when the goal is a casual, filling LA soul-food meal built around chicken and waffles, not a quiet or polished dining room. At about $20 per person, it is an easy walk-in-friendly choice for solo diners, families, and late meals, with casual dress and a lively room.
About Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles is a direct pick when the brief is classic American soul food, casual dress, and the signature pairing named on the door. The essentials are simple: expect chicken and waffles, fried chicken dinners, smothered chicken with gravy, and sides such as mac and cheese, greens, and candied yams, with an average price of about $20 per person.
The decision is simple: choose it for chicken and waffles and classic American soul food. The appeal is the familiar combination of fried chicken and waffles, with a casual meal built around fried chicken, waffles, smothered chicken with gravy, and comfort-food sides.
Choose it for a casual Los Angeles comfort-food stop
The strength here is clarity. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is well suited to diners who want a casual Los Angeles meal centered on chicken and waffles. Casual dress is appropriate, and the price point is about $20 per person.
For an explorer trying to understand Los Angeles through food, the point is the core order. Chicken and waffles are not a side attraction here; they are the reason to go. Choose it when that specific craving is the priority.
What to order, and where the value is
Start with the chicken and waffles combo if this is a first visit. It gives the clearest read on the place and avoids overcomplicating the meal. Fried chicken dinners make sense for anyone who wants the savory side without the sweet-salty pairing, while smothered chicken with gravy is the heavier comfort-food route. Add one or two sides if the table is sharing; mac and cheese, greens, and candied yams are the practical picks from the listed lineup.
Value comes from expectation management. This is a better call when the group wants a filling, casual meal centered on classic American soul food. Hours are broad: 8:00 AM–12:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 8:00 AM–4:00 AM Friday and Saturday, as of July 2026.
Know before choosing Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles
- Price: About $20 per person.
- Dress: Casual is the right call.
- Best fit: Diners who want classic American soul food with chicken and waffles in Los Angeles.
- Menu focus: Chicken and waffles, fried chicken dinners, smothered chicken with gravy, and sides such as mac and cheese, greens, and candied yams.
- Further planning: For a wider city shortlist, use the Los Angeles restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 1865 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States
- Website
- roscoeschickenandwaffles.com
- Phone
- +1 323-847-5027
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, bustling soul food spot with simple diner-style interiors, closely spaced tables, and a lively, often crowded atmosphere that reflects its status as an iconic LA comfort-food institution.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Chicken & waffles combo
- Fried chicken dinners
- Smothered chicken with gravy
- Sides like mac and cheese, greens, and candied yams
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- Getting there
- 1865 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States
Planning details
Location
1865 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90019, United States · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles?
Booking details are not available in the information. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is a casual Los Angeles soul-food restaurant with an average price of about $20 per person.
What should I order at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles?
Start with the chicken and waffles, since that is the clearest fit for the classic American soul food format here. Other signatures include fried chicken dinners, smothered chicken with gravy, and sides such as mac and cheese, greens, and candied yams.
Is Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles worth the price?
It is a strong fit if you want a casual Los Angeles meal built around chicken and waffles at about $20 per person. The value here is classic American soul food and casual comfort.
What are alternatives to Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles?
For a different experience, compare it with other Los Angeles dining options generically by location, hours, and the kind of meal you want. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles is the direct pick when the priority is classic American soul food with chicken and waffles.
Is Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles good for solo dining?
Solo-dining details are not available in the information. If the menu and casual setting fit what you want, the key planning facts are the roughly $20 per person spend and hours of 8:00 AM–12:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 8:00 AM–4:00 AM Friday and Saturday, as of July 2026.
