Get Free Chicken & Waffles In Bronzeville Wednesday To Celebrate Soul Food Spot’s 15th Anniversary

Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas is scheduled to make an appearance at Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles' new location.

Jamie Nesbitt Golden

7:26 AM CDT on Mar 15, 2023

A rendering of Bronzeville's Chicago Chicken & Waffles' future home, which is across the street from their location. The restaurant is celebrating their 15th anniversary with a meal giveaway Wednesday..

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GRAND BOULEVARD — Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles is hosting a giveaway to celebrate its 15th anniversary and new location.

Customers can stop by 1-5 p.m. Wednesday at the restaurant, 3947 S. King Drive, to receive free chicken and waffles. Owner Tonya Johnson will be joined by former mayoral candidate Ja’Mal Green and current mayoral frontrunner Paul Vallas, along with other community leaders.

Chicken and Waffles will also announce its move to a state-of-the-art building across the street from its current location.

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