Hands down the BEST chicken and waffles in town right here! I was excited, and knew what I wanted but my peeps who tagged along took forever and a day to decide *insert hangry emoji*. While waiting for our order we were asked if we wanted to try the mac & cheese and it was sooo good (seriously, not because I was h-u-n-g-r-y!) it will be the first thing I order the next time I swing by B'cuz there will be a few more times with other friends and coworkers :) side note: not a lot of seating area inside like other yelpers stated but plenty of picnic tables outside... or you can always fine and dine inside your car (exactly what we did cuz it's hella humid out outside when we were here. PS: my peeps ordered chicken tenders and the chicken sandwich - everyone enjoyed what they ate, and raved about the seasoning on the chicken *sigh* - - 100% drooling now thinking bout how good it was! read more

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Listen........If you have not tried this place, you are missing out!!!!!! The food is Amazing and Crenshaw's seasoning , it's a piece of heaven in the kitchen. Can't cook without it!!!!!!!! Shavette Young read more

Finally got to try their chicken and waffles! Tried the BOGO 3 chicken tenders with a waffle and bottle of water. The owner was very friendly and excited to talk about his food. Gave us a sample of the smoked Gouda Mac and cheese. We enjoyed the meal out on the picnic tables and I especially liked it with Red Hot on the chicken. Two of us split one order and it's very filling! Good stuff! Now we want to try the loaded fries! read more

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Let me tell you about my lunch!! So its black restaurant week so of course I chose to support. But how could I choose a place that is currently serving lunch and will deliver ? ( I'm at work and don't wanna lose my good parking spot,lol) I decided to check out Crenshaw's Chicken and Waffles!! Now I know the spot is known mostly for their namesake, but I am here to tell you that you need to give the fish dinner a try !! The food arrived still hot courtesy of UberEats and actually arrived at the given time!! The fish was giant, crispy, and flavored to the T!! Now I consider myself a mac and cheese queen, so when I saw there were spiral noodles, I was skeptical!! However I was quite pleased !! I could tell that they made a cheese sauce because there cheese throughout the dish. I was especially happy to get some of the cheesy crust on top! The green were decent with pieces of potatoes in them, but unfortunately, I didn't try the chicken salad because I was unsure if it had mayo in it. Lastly, the meal also came with a beverage, which was nice. Overall, I truly enjoyed this meal !! I will definitely be ordering this and other meals more often from this establishment. I hope they eventually expand into full service restaurant in the future!! read more

Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles - Cornmeal fish - Chicken Shop Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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I was there today all the way from Rochester the waffle was delicious the chicken was awful it tasted like it was cooked in old grease it was too big it had a bad taste it also tasted burnt read more

I got the Crenshaw chicken sandwich, the flavor of the chicken was amazing! I loveddd the fresh lettuce tomato and onions on the sandwich. I just wish they let the cheese melt but other than that it was delicious. The service was great, I ordered on Uber eats and they listened to all the requests in the notes. I'd love to try something else in the menu. read more

Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles - Chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Buffalo, New York

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Finally got a chance to check out this black-owned restaurant over at the Chandler Street market and it did not disappoint. I got the Cinnabon waffle with chicken tenders, The decadent indulgence of the waffle, really with something different and tasted well balancedwith the well-seasoned chicken tenders, which were a good size. The meal came with a drink of choice and I just got an apple juice to really lean in to the breakfast vibe of this meal despite it being for dinner, lol There were several other flavor options for the waffle available and definitely will return to try others in the future. Also, the owner was so personable and even apologized for the food not being piping hot once I got there to pick it up as this is a takeout only establishment currently and I got there about 25 minutes later than the schedule pick up time. He prides himself on the food being made fresh to order but clearly the fault was on me. read more

Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles - Cinnabon waffle with tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I wish I had some pictures to share, but I have to tell you about my awesome weekend! My sister came up to celebrate my graduation, and she treated us to some delicious eats from Crenshaw Chicken and Waffles for Mother's Day. She ordered quite the spread: the fish, Cinnabons, smoked Gouda mac & cheese, green beans, and yams! I only got to try the Cinnabon chicken and waffles along with the mac & cheese, and oh my goodness, they were so delicious! I'm bummed I didn't get any photos, but I was really impressed that my sister traveled all the way from Georgia just to find this gem. I've seen this place before but never tried their food until now, and I can't wait to go back as soon as they open on Wednesday! The waffles were amazing, and the mac & cheese was just perfect. You've definitely gained a new loyal customer here! I promise I'll snap some pictures for my next review! read more

First experience exceeded my expectations. Today not so much! Fish was overcooked , very chewy, Mac and cheese tasted awful too much burnt crust , tasted Smokey and my sweet potatoes had a few pieces of Mac in it. SMH, read more

Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles - Mac and cheese and sweet potatoes - Chicken Shop Near Me - Buffalo, New York

We were picking up some cookies and we decided to grab brunch here. When we first walked in, service was 100% great. Staff was welcoming and knowledgeable. We also had a sample of the smoked Gouda Mac n cheese. Next time we are in the area we definitely try more of their food. We got the chicken and waffles and it was amazing. The fried chicken was juicy and the waffles great. This spot is more of a take out spot with a couple of seats. There are always picnic tables outside if you can't wait to eat the food. read more

Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles - Chicken and Waffles - Chicken Shop Near Me - Buffalo, New York

Went to an event where Crenshaw's provided the catering. They were professional, punctual, and greeted everyone with a smile. I can't eat fried foods so I was so excited to see baked chicken but was hesitant when I saw I was served the breast because it's normally dry when people attempt to bake it. I was impressed! The baked chicken breast was juicy and flavorful throughout. So much so that even though I was at a professional event I picked it up and began sucking on the bones. I never had them before but I will definitely seek them out now. Apparently they don't serve baked in the restaurant only for catering, but they are on my radar now. The green beans, potatoes, mac and cheese and shrimp salad we also very good. 100% recommend. read more

It was my first visit to Crenshaw's it was a little hard to find, but I found it and very glad I did, I got the cinnamon waffle with five wings, it came with blue cheese, hot sauce if you needed it, but the wings were seasoned to perfection, no need to cover the flavor, the cinnamon butter on the waffle was delicious, didn't really need the syrup, smelled so good, had to open and taste in Wegmans parking lot before I went in, I couldn't make it home, the service was excellent, the recommendation was on the money for me!! It's take out , but I did see a few picnic benches, it was a thunder storm the day I went, I hope you all enjoy it as much as I did, everything is cooked to order, so if you don't want to wait 20 minutes for your wings , you should probably order ahead read more

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I'm not really a chicken-and-waffles person but this place smells so good from next door (same parking lot as Flat 12 Mushrooms) that it's been on my list to check out for a while. I was excited to see it on the list to celebrate Black Restaurant Week in Buffalo! The waffles were a bit too sweet for me (waffles are pretty much always too sweet, that's just a me-thing). The chicken is SO GOOD. Chicken tenders are nice and large, juicy, and have great flavor. The smoked gouda mac & cheese is on point too, flavorful with perfect texture. The other sides looked tasty and I look forward to trying them next time. I love that the meals come with a bottle of water. Bonus, the take-out containers are good quality and re-usable. Staff was friendly and helpful, ordering at the counter is easy. They have a ton of sauce options to choose from. There are two small tables inside, or a bunch of picnic benches outside - but be aware in the late summer, the yellowjackets find those benches fast if you have a plate of tasty chicken. I would highly recommend as a take-out place. This is going to be my new go-to spot when I'm craving chicken tenders. read more

I tried Crenshaw's after seeing many positive reviews . I ordered online as this is the only way to order right now. We got a few different things to try including chicken wings country fried, seafppd salad, chicken sandwich and red velvet waffle. When I arrived to pick the food up it wasn't ready, but the staff informed me and thanked me for my patience. Inside there were a couple of tables but outside the building there was more space to eat if you wanted to. The best thing was the waffle, it was delicious and tasted like moist cake. The wings cpuld have been cooked longer,but taste was good. The chicken sandwich was just ok in my opinion. Seafood salad was ok, but nothing to brag about. Prices were a little high in my opinion, but I guess that's to be expected these days. I would go back for the waffle but can't say that I would go out of my way for the other things. Maybe I just came on a busy day and need to try it again. Overall a nice place, pleasant staff food was ok. read more

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Wow. First time trying today! Their cookies and cream waffle = to die for! Red velvet waffle = to die extra for. Their glaze on their waffles = had me dead, so freaking good. They gave us samples of their mac and cheese = I literally passed away and came back to life it was so delicious I thought I was dreaming. When you walk in they treat you like family, they are so sweet. Quick service, delicious food, yeah this is my new spot !! Nice to meet you Greg and your kind staff read more

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Tried the southern breaded chicken wings with this honey Cajun glaze, my eyes rolled back in my head

A small place that is better for pickup or eating outside. The staff are friendly and welcoming. I have nothing but good things to say about the chicken and waffles. Chicken was not dry and the coating was flavourful and crisp. I didn't have any of the gouda mac and cheese but it was apparently very good. read more

The customer service is here is beyond excellent! The food was amazing , I was visiting from Florida and found this place on yelp, it's a hidden gem everyone should try read more

I've been a big fan of chicken and waffles for a long time, this one is hands down the best I've had. The combination of the sweet waffle (I got red velvet) and the incredible seasoning of the chicken is something everyone must try. The service was top notch, we got free samples of certain foods and she communicated so well telling us how long the food would take as they were busy with online orders. Inside is small, you may not get a seat if you want to eat there but it's very clean and looks incredible. read more

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First the young man and young lady at the front were so pleasant, respectful, kind and courteous, the kind of service that makes it ok to spend my money with them. NOOOWW.. let's talk about this food. My daughter and I had the red velvet waffle with the wings. The waffle was big and covered in butter and glaze(?). I'm not sure what it was but it was delicious and I really didn't need the syrup. The wings were seasoned to perfection and so crispy and the inside was moist and juicy(I'm not sure how they pulled off this perfect combo of crispy and juicy). Then to top it off they gave us each a bottle of Poland Spring water, the Hot sauce packets were Frank's red hot(if you're from Buffalo you already know...this is the only hot sauce), the blue cheese was a nice 2ouce pre packaged cup. Overall this place gets a 10/10...I only wish they had a nice seating area because I almost crashed driving, eating and doing a little dance with every bite read more

Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles - Red velvet waffle and chicken wings... - Chicken Shop Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The food is brilliant. So many delicious options. The staff are kind and attentive. Loved the idea of supporting this business. Will definitely be going back. read more

Ordered food from here for the first time during Black Resteraunt week yesterday. Food was so good I didn't get a picture. The Wings were nicely crisped with a dry rub seasoning, green beans were also nicely seasoned with a slight kick of spice for flavor, and the Mac and cheese was good too. Also amazing seafood pasta I ended up eating my partners because it was so good. Will definetly order from here again cause shi was bussin read more

if you guys haven't eaten at Crensha's Chicken & Waffles you are missing out on a delicious treat. There is much more on the menu, check them out. Customer Service was Excellent as well. read more

Crenshaw's Chicken And Waffles - a waffle and fried chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Buffalo, New York

The rear builder waffles were great. The chicken was seasoned really well and tender. The workers were very tentative polite. They offer me a free sample and I enjoy my experience so much. I actually ordered again that day for my partner. I will definitely be returning the place was clean, it was overall very enjoyable read more

Hands down the best breakfast food I've had in Buffalo! Ordered to go and the food was still warm and tasty when we got home! We got the blue and red velvet waffle with hot chicken tenders and bbq jerk wings, and scrambled eggs. The food was delicious can't wait to try another item off the menu! Service was great and ordering online was easy and very instructional on where to go to pick up order. Food was so good I forgot to snap a pic lol!! read more

I've been living in the WNY area for 36 years and the Hot Garlic Parm wings from Crenshaw's are the BEST I've ever had. Big, thick, crispy pieces of chicken with a spicy-but-not-too-spicy sauce. The staff is super friendly too. I couldn't recommend this place more. read more

We had a midday graduation party for my daughter and she requested chicken and waffles. I remembered the name Crenshaw's from an article in Gusto, so I contacted them to see if they could provide the meal. That was the start of a great experience. Gregory Crenshaw was an absolute pleasure to work with. He helped me put together a menu and worked with me to finalize quantities based on an ever-growing guest list. My questions and concerns were all handled efficiently and effectively. When I came to pick the food up it was ready to go on time and packaged for easy handling. I almost had to pull over on the drive home to have a piece of chicken as the smell was intoxicating. We had fried chicken, waffles, smoked gouda mac & cheese, home fries and yams. To say the food was delicious would not do it justice; It was truly amazing! The guests raved about it all day long. The chicken was cooked to perfection with a coating that was "out of this world" tasty. The waffles (in five different flavors) had my daughters' friends in a state of bliss, especially when they put on his cream cheese glaze! The mac & cheese, home fries and yams were not just afterthoughts, they were each a culinary masterpiece in their own unique flavors and textures. If you ever want chicken and waffles for a party, this is the place to go. If you ever want chicken and waffles for a meal, he also has a great menu for pickup. Gregory Crenshaw has put service back in an industry where service is often hard to come by. His chicken and waffles are simply the best! read more