Dame's Chicken & Waffles

Durham, NC · Restaurant

Rating
4.2/5
★★★★☆ 4.2
Reviews
20
Rank in Durham
#419
of 883 restaurants
City Percentile
42%
rating percentile
Address
Dame's Chicken & Waffles, 455 S Driver St, Durham, NC 27703
Phone
(919) 682-9235
Website
dameschickenwaffles.com/?utm_source=google
Status
Closed · Opens 9 AM

Dame's Chicken & Waffles is a restaurant located in Durham, NC. It is one of 883 restaurants listed in Durham. Its 4.2-star rating matches the Durham city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday9 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Bayou Vixen · Feb 2026

Came from Charlotte for my birthday because I had heard all these wonderful things about Dame's. But to say, I was disappointed is an understatement. Downside: Our waffles were not hot nor crispy. Which as you can see, the strawberry and creme butter didn't even melt when I put it on top, out of that little paper container. Hot syrup was an up charge to our surprise. Which when we asked our server for some, our waitress says, "that's why we don't even offer it because it's an up charge". So we had to use the cold packets on the table. Smh Also, our cheese grits wasn't hot either, not even hot enough to melt the shredded cheese on top or the butter I had to ask for to put in my grits myself. Our server was very inattentive and always on the run from her tables. Coffee refills and additiona

★★★★★ 5.0 Emmie Dupont Roth · Jan 2026

I dont normally write reviews but Seriously this place is such a gem!!! Not only is the service amazing (shout out to Jaci!) but the food is literally a religious experience its so good. If youre within 100 miles or an hour and a half its worth it I promise!!! The shrimp is worth ordering on its own but the shrimp and grits is killer. Of course the chicken is perfectly seasoned and the waffles are just the right amount of soft and fluffy!!! The only thing that could possibly be seen as a negative is that the tea is a tad bit too sweet (and Im from Louisiana). Food takes a second to come out but the atmosphere is great to hang and relax so the time flew by for us! The cook is also so sweet and humble! Overall incredible place and I WILL be coming back as many times as they'll let me.

★★★★★ 5.0 Tra Jackson · Dec 2025

Our first visit there was absolutely unforgettable! Even though we were traveling out of town, we were amazed by the incredible food, vibrant atmosphere, and lively energy. The waffles and chicken were truly exceptional. It’s the ultimate spot to celebrate special moments like graduations, birthdays, or anniversaries. Our waitress, Maria R, was a delight. With affordable prices and a delicious experience, it's definitely a place you don’t want to miss!

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Jaleisha Malcolm · Dec 2025

This is my first time eating at the new location and honestly, it was not the best experience. I truly miss eating at the location in Cary where the food was delicious and consistent, the service was top tier and there was no wait time. I ordered fried chicken legs, sweet potato waffle and mean collard greens. The chicken legs were extremely oversized and it was something I was not used to nor not too fond of. The collards were not seasoned and were very bland. The only thing that was good was the waffle. Honestly, I am truly disappointed because the food used to be so good and I was hoping the Cary location would reopen. I couldn’t even eat comfortably because it was so cold inside and it felt like the heat wasn’t running in the building.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Monica C · Jun 2025

The food was good. We used to go to the old place and this was our first time at the new place. The atmosphere and vibe were great. The waffles were still good. The chicken was really good even though the spices were changed somewhat but not always for the best in my opinion. Nonetheless, the chicken was good. It’s a great place to visit to celebrate a family milestone like a graduation, birthday or anniversary. Food prices are on the high end but worth it.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

RestaurantBarBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCatererChicken restaurantDinerFamily restaurantSoul food restaurantSouthern restaurant (US)

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