To-go only now. The fried chicken at Keith's is good. My order was the Tuesday Special, two piece (thigh and leg) with fries $5 and a three piece fried chicken, Belgian waffle, red beans and rice with a canned soda $20. There's a service fee of $1.50 if you order via their website. The chicken and waffle was a good mix of flavors. Chicken was savory, with a light batter and the waffle had powdered sugar on it. There's hot sauce to the right of the counter. Too bad there wasn't ranch or ketchup for the fries. The fries were meh as it lost its crunch by the time I got home. Overall, good job Keith. read more

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The chicken was crispy, hot juicy and tasty. The waffle was fluffy, tender and buttery. Overall, the food was delicious! But I found the sign near the counter telling customers not to stare and do "sit your ass down" off-putting, so much that I'll probably not be back. I don't really like being made to feel like I'm an annoyance. read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - A sign near the register - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

Ordered the family meal and it was a huge hit with our family party. The chicken was super juicy with great flavor, perfectly cooked, and not over-battered, which let the excellent seasoning and flavor really shine. Every piece was fresh and satisfying. The sides were very generous--more than enough to feed everyone, and nothing felt like an afterthought. Everything tasted homemade and well-seasoned, which made the meal feel special instead of just convenient. Shoutout to Keith and the staff at Keith's Chicken N waffles! read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - A few pieces of the 20 pieces family meal. - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

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This hole in the wall is the place you'd wanna come to after a full night of shenanigans in the city. We ordered the chicken and waffles combo meal which includes a side item and a drink. It took 25 minutes after we ordered and the meal was served fresh and hot. The chicken was crispy, golden-brown, moist and flavorful. Add syrup on your waffles&chicken and you get a mouthful of sinful flavor. They have a large syrup dispenser at the counter where you can get Hot syrup. The Mac & Cheese was clumpy and gritty and lacked creamy cheesy sauce. I wouldn't order this side item again. They close at midnight Wed-Sat which is a double treat! read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - Outside - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

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Keith's Chicken N Waffles SMACKS! I found this hole in the wall off of Yelp. We ordered at the tablet kiosk for dine-in and sat down at one of the three tables. We got the 2Pac (drum and thigh) with the mini waffle trio, the Rick Ross (4 wings) with red velvet waffle, and an additional solo thigh order. Each chicken and waffle order came with a fountain drink. Every piece of chicken was piping hot, glistening, juicy, flavorful, and tender. The crunchy crust was not too thick, well-seasoned, but a tad salty, but this fared well against the sweetness of the waffles and warm maple syrup. The regular waffle was fluffy and tasty with a hint of cinnamon, and the red velvet waffle used a different batter so it was softer and more cake sponge-like. The only thing I wouldn't recommend was the cornbread muffin, as it was quite dry. The mac and cheese was solid too. The next time I'm craving chicken and waffles, I know I'll be coming to Keith's! read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - 2Pac with mini waffle trio and cornbread side, Rick Ross with red velvet waffle and mac n' cheese side, solo thigh order - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

Came here for lunch and the food was alright but not amazing. Perhaps an off day since the photos of other people's chicken in the reviews look more seasoned and well fried than mine did. Their sign says now take out only so no real service. It's a small place so I did wish I could rate higher. Got a leg and thigh combo with sweet potato waffle, Mac and cheese, curly fries, and buffalo wings. Chicken was fried alright and still moist inside, but not super crispy. Pieces are a bit small for the price. Mac and cheese was subpar. Not much cheese flavor in it, couldn't tell you what cheese is used. Texture is preference so won't judge that. Waffles were just waffles with some candied sweet potato on top. Not bad, just nothing amazing. Since we were forced to order to go, there's no way a waffle is going to stay crisp in the car ride. The sweet potato was good, but mostly just syrup. The wings were not super well done. I prefer taking wings further so the end connective tissue is also broken down. Classic buffalo sauce you can find anywhere and the curly fries as well. Overall, this place was alright. Nothing amazing nothing horrible. If you're really craving chicken and waffles you should try it out. Would I come back? Probably not. Just better options elsewhere for the price. read more

Parking is a challenge here, but it's not impossible if you are patient and willing to walk a little bit. The food is delicious. It's stated when you order that it's not fast food. Everything is cooked to order. Ordering online is an option if you don't want to wait once you arrive. There are only a few tables in the small seating area. Taking food to go might not be a bad idea. read more

Customer service was horrible. Ran by a bunch of brain dead kids. You go in & they will practically ignore you & it's hard to fetch them... not because they're busy, noooo, because they're either on their phone or talking to each other read more

Across from Toyota Dealership. Able to order on tablet or register. Super simple menu and opted for the sandwich combo meal: chicken sandwich, fries, and a drink ($14.50). About a 20 minute wait, the food is super fresh. The chicken was quite large and tender. Good flavor in every bite. Super fresh ingredients. The fries were crunchy for how thick the fries are, tasty. Definitely would try the fried chicken and waffle in person since there's literal hot syrup for the waffles. read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - fried chicken sammich - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

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We ordered the eminem with Mac and cheese, the 2 pac with candied yams, and the 6 piece wings with fries. They were nice and let us get the red velvet waffle instead of the regular. Everything was yummy. I recommend sitting down and eating everything fresh at the restaurant. The chicken was well seasoned and the bbq wings were juicy. The regular and red velvet waffle were both delicious. The Mac is also good but will start separating after a while read more

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Very delicious food, seasoned really well! I ordered the Shrimp Po Boy and it was so good! The bread was soft and the shrimp was well seasoned. I also ordered the three-way combo plate and that was really good as well. The people are very friendly and the place is small but it has great culture and the smell alone will make you want to stay end enjoy. read more

Small hole in the wall place with DELICIOUS chicken & waffles. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner Keith when I was there. It's been over a year since I've gone but I'm still thinking about that seasoned chicken and perfectly seasoned cinnamon waffle. I've been to some fancy restaurants that do not compare! I plan to stop in again the next time I'm in the area. I recommend you do the same! Note: I gave him 5 Stars because the ONLY other time I've tasted chicken and waffles this good was at Gumbo Yaya in Paris, France. read more

I recently read a review about this place so I drove down from San Francisco to give it a try based on the pictures alone. And after eating there today, this will be a weekly visit. I'm honestly how amazed how good every single thing was. I'm talking down to the homemade hot sauce and honey mustard. But the star of the show was the chicken. I recently raved about chicken at another restaurant, and after trying the chicken at Keith's, I feel bad leading others to anywhere else. THIS is the chicken heaven. The crunch, the juiciness, the seasoning. All perfection. The waffles were also incredibly delicate and are the perfect sweet compliment to the savory chicken. The hot syrup out of a carafe is an amazing touch. The generous helping of tasty, soft butter tops it off. We also tried the French fries and greens. The fries were super fresh and the greens, along with the chicken, are the best in the city. You also get a drink included in your meal. Not to mention how affordable everything was! The inside just has a few tables and is nothing fancy, but as a southerner who loves to find the best chicken spots, the best ones never are. Finally I have to mention the service. All the food was freshly prepared by Keith, who is the nicest guy on the planet. He and the rest of the staff kept making sure we enjoyed our meal or if we needed anything and it was a pleasure to have such nice hospitality. Don't skip here. Bonus they're open till midnight some days!!! read more

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We did a yelp search after driving up to hike at the San Bruno Mountain & this was the first option that came up. We walked in and were greeted immediately by Chelsea with a big smile & was patient with us when we told her we needed a minute to take a look over their menu as it was our first time. We gave her our order and she gave offered us some recommendations of popular items. We ended up trying the biggie with the trio of waffles (SO YUMMY!) Chicken tenders, Mac and cheese & kool-aid! Haven't 'drank' kool-aid since I was a kid! Nostalgia at its finest The food was delicious! The waffles were cooked perfectly, the chicken was crispy & seasoned very well. The Mac and cheese was BOMB! The best Mac and cheese we have had! I love that this location is small and the focus is on food quality and customer service. People were coming in left and right for pickups for their online orders and Chelsea didn't miss a beat going above and beyond with each customer. We ate everything up and forgot to take pictures. We will definitely be returning and recommending this place to friends and family. Not only because the food was spot but also because we felt an extremely friendly presence with the staff. I could hear laughter and good conversation in the kitchen & the cooks didn't miss a beat with our food. read more

The people working here were very nice. Chicken and Waffles: Overall 4/5. I am going to grade these two food separately. The waffles started out as a solid 4/5, but by the time I was done I was kinda tired of the flavor, so 3/5. The fried chicken breast I ordered on the other hand started out as a 4 and stayed great until the last bite. If and when I come back I would like to try the fried chicken sandwich. read more

i've always seen Keith's driving through daly city, but today was the day to try it out. inside is very small, but the customer service is extremely nice and attentive. there is also inside seating, but it was pretty cold, so i got takeout i ordered the 8 piece chicken, some waffles, the bombin' mac n cheese, and i skipped on drink as it was out of service 8 piece chicken and waffles (8.3/10) juicy, crunchy chicken, with legs and thighs. pair with some hot sauce, its elite. waffles good bombin' mac n cheese (7.5/10) flavorful mac n cheese, you can taste the cheese and taste, but my mac n cheese was runny overall, great chicken and waffles, elite customer service, but mac n cheese was too runny for my taste. ill come back to give second opportunity w mac n cheese thank you, Keith read more

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Normally don't eat soul food a lot so don't mind me if you do. A little expensive but besides Brenda's, I see this is as a viable option. Their home made syrup was delicious along with the waffles. Not sure if the chicken was suppose to be the last underwhelming of the dish but if it had really good piece of chicken on there, that would just be perfection. Chicken was still good tho don't get me wrong, great crunch , moisture, just a little extra season maybe could've bright it up a notch read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - Chicken n waffles - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

Came at night to pick up. Place across the street from the Toyota dealer. Had the two way. Next time trying the chicken. read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - Two way. Catfish and jumbo shrimp. Shrimp ain't jumbo I tell you that. Catfish was cool. 11/10/25 - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

I guess it kind of depends on when you get the chicken and if they just took it out the fryer or not! When we ordered it for takeout, seems like it was still hot even when we made it home and into our mouths. All that were left were bones :) the red velvet waffle was amazing too. *drool* poured the entire syrup and butter packs on while it's still hot so it'd be a 'melt in your mouth' type situation. lovely. They seasoned the 3 piece chicken really well this time. juicy meat. the hot crispy curly fries made it all the more better, my weakness!! ordered around 5 pm so they probably expected a dinner crowd so the meat was fresh. good place every once in a while when we're craving some good ole' fried chicken! read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - Red velvet waffle - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

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If you're craving comfort food with soul, Keith's Chicken N Waffles is THAT spot! I ordered the sweet potato waffles with fried chicken and let me just say... game changer. The waffles were fluffy and they paired beautifully with the crispy, juicy fried chicken. The balance of savory and sweet was on point. The portion sizes were generous, the food came out hot, and you can tell everything is made with love. The vibe is laid-back, very Daly City local, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. read more

The best Chicken & Waffles hands down!!!!! Customer service is A1!! I love everything they make and you will too :) read more

I have to save the food is delicious and tasty. Unfortunately, the good end there on our visit. The service was poor and the staff was apathetic. Looked at the menu, stepped up to the counter to order only to be told we need to order on the self-service screen (but other patrons were able to order at the counter). Eventually a table opened up and we sat down waiting for a family meal. Family meal comes out and we had to ask for plates (which the only gave 1 plate). and eventually for the forgotten cornbread. Ask for butter and they have 4 pats of butter for 6 cornbreads. I had to eat without a plate and collected chicken bones over a piece of napkin on the table. The staff didn't seem to care much about service, the customer experience or anything for that matter. In addition to not having a dinner plate, the garbage can was overflowing and nobody cared to empty it. Again, the food was tasty but the experience just ruins an otherwise very positive review on the food. read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - Overflowing garbage can in dining area - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

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5/5 -- "Keith's Chicken and Waffles: Soul Food Done Right!" If comfort had a flavor, it would taste exactly like Keith's Chicken and Waffles. From the very first bite, you can tell this place puts heart and soul into everything they serve. The fried chicken is perfectly seasoned -- crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside -- easily some of the best I've had in the Bay Area. The waffles? Golden, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweet, especially with a drizzle of syrup and a little butter melting on top. It's that perfect balance of savory and sweet that makes you close your eyes after every bite. The vibe at Keith's is warm and welcoming -- from the friendly staff who greet you like family to the soulful music that fills the space, you can tell it's more than just a restaurant, it's an experience. I also tried the mac and cheese and collard greens, and let me tell you... they hit every note of classic Southern flavor. The sides aren't just afterthoughts -- they're stars on their own. read more

While the food was good and flavorful, the chicken and fries were too salty for me. The waffle and syrup was 10/10. Service was good. read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - Chicken and waffles - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

Glad I stopped in! Man Keith's was a great spot to eat at. I ordered the 2Pac (a wing & thigh with a waffle and a side) and I was very happy. The food is definitely prepared to order and you can tell by the piping hot chicken that comes out. The chicken was very well seasoned and had a great crunch to it. Feels like a home cooked chicken and not like the fast food stuff. The waffle was also very good and not just a plain everyday waffle. I can't tell but it tasted like it had some sort of spice in the batter that I loved. The Mac & cheese was pretty good too. It had that slight grittiness that you get when you use real cheese but was still creamy! Overall it was a great meal but if you come here be careful because it's hard to get too with no parking lot. I definitely will be back to try some of the specialty waffles! read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - 2pac - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

Hands down the best Southern fried chicken around! Perfectly seasoned, ridiculously crispy, and hits the spot every single time.

So damn hard to find good friend chicken in the bay!! This hits the mark, crispy, a lil' kick, flavorful chicken, not just breading...very good chicken! The greens were hella good too! read more

We stopped by Keith's Chicken and Waffles and tried their fried chicken. We didn't get to try the waffles this time, but the chicken alone was worth the visit. It was crispy, fried just right, and had a great mix of salty, peppery, and slightly spicy flavor. The meat was juicy and tender. You could tell it was fresh and well-seasoned. The vibe inside is very casual. There is minimal seating, and the owner had E-40's "Sprinkle Me" playing at the front, which gave it a fun, laid-back feel. Parking is all street parking, and we saw a few people double parking just to run in and grab their food. One thing that made us think twice about coming in a few times was that some patrons were smoking weed right outside the shop. Since I have a small child, I didn't feel comfortable bringing her around that. Because of that, I would probably stick to ordering through DoorDash instead of dining in. Overall, the chicken was great and full of flavor. I would definitely order it again for takeout. read more

Great, kind, service. Some of the best seasoned chicken and tastiest waffles I've had in my life. Little hole in the wall that will surprise with their quality. And prices are more than fair! read more

We like our family Sunday dinners, but I don't always wanna cook 'em. When this happens, Keith's Chicken N Waffles is our go to! As a bonus, on Sundays, KALW hosts Fog City Blues at 4pm, so I make the run--crank the blues and pick up our happy food. This is the best fried chicken on this side of the bay! (I don't cross the bridge enough to rate the other side.) The batter is flavorful, with just the right amount of spice and doesn't have that teeth-cracking over crunch, nor is it soggy. It's balanced. And importantly, the chicken is perfectly cooked. Yes, even the breast meat. We get all the sides. All of them. Which is saying something. Typically with this kind of joint, you find your favorites and stick with those. Oh, we have our favorites, it's all of them! I'll leave you with this, this ain't such a well kept secret anymore, so they will run out of stuff. Plan ahead. Order early. Thank you Keith! read more

I had high hopes for this meal given the reviews I'd read about the restaurant before trying them out. Unfortunately, I was genuinely and sadly disappointed with my dining experience. Let me begin with the good and close with the bad... The mac'n cheese, although not baked, was actually not bad. The technique used to prepare it and the cheese blend that was used made it an enjoyable side. The cornbread muffin complimented the greens nicely and the greens weren't awful, but, they were a tad bit salty. It was the chicken that was a disappointment and that's what I'd gone there to try. At first glance the chicken didn't look bad. The portions were nice sized, the chicken was piping hot, and the skin was visibly crispy. However, it was apparent from the first bite of my drumstick that the oil it had been fried in had not been changed in a while. The flavor of the chicken almost had a scorched taste to it making it a challenge to enjoy. However, I was able to finish my drumstick with bites of the mac'n cheese. I saved the thigh for later and its flavor was even worse after the meat had rested. The taste of salt was noticeable and combined with the taste of the oil made it unenjoyable and impossible to finish. To add to that, the smell of the old oil filled the air in my kitchen upon opening the food box. I hate to be the lone adverse review, but, as a culinary arts graduate there are just some things that I can't ignore when it comes to food that I've paid to enjoy and the flavor of old oil is at the top of the list. I would highly recommend using sea salt in moderation versus table salt and to clean the frying oil weekly. When you are preparing food at such a high volume neglecting the freshness of the oil is an absolute no no. Sadly, based upon this experience I am not likely to return or to recommend Keith's Chicken and Waffle's in the future. read more

I love it here so much. We picked up chicken, waffles, candied yams, curly fries, and mac & cheese for Mother's Day brunch and eating it was the best part of the whole day right next to loving on my baby daughter. The candied yams especially feel like a warm hug from a mother who loves you unconditionally. I don't have one of those but the yams help me imagine. Anyway, thank you Keith's for making my first Mother's day as a mom so special. read more

Was craving chicken and waffles and it was my first time trying this place out today. Got the Tupac. 2 pc. with a Belgian waffle and side. Couldn't wait to try the chicken and definitely the waffle. The chicken is very well seasoned. Enough salt that it wasn't over powering it was just perfect amount of saltiness mixed with other seasonings and the chicken was juicy and skin was YUM! Tried a bite of the Belgian waffle just with the butter by itself and it was sooo damn GOOD. Absolutely delicious and impressed how there was lots of flavor in the waffle batter. Next I got the candied yams.. it was good nothing to where it stood out to me. The kicker was getting a coke. I didn't know it came with a drink cause I don't remember seeing it on the menu. Overall my tastebuds were very satisfied! Chicken is delicious and the Belgian waffle is chef's kiss! read more

Crunchy and really JUICY fried chicken with a delicate crust and excellent seasoning. The "Bomb" Mac and cheese is a much more neutral (not mega cheesy taste that I was expecting) low key accompaniment to the chicken. To maintain absolute freshness and quality, they prepare every order of chicken and waffles ON demand - so just sit down and chill for 6-15 minutes depending on how busy they are.. This ain't fast food, so order ahead if you are in a rush. Friendly personable service, casual no frills ambiance, and they say "Thanks for coming In" when we left! We definitely will come back again to try their other sides and their famous waffles! read more

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Awesome soul food place located in Daly City, found it with my friends one day while roaming for places to eat at. It's definitely lowkey and a locals favorite. The Mac and cheese is amazing and the Belgian waffle is soft and delicious! Chicken tenders are nicely seasoned with pepper and are HUGE! 10/10 place recommend for folks to give it a try read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - DCFD, with Bomb Mac and Cheese and Mountain Dew - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

The food was PHENOMENAL! So fresh and straight out the frier cooked with lots of love. Kieth the owner put his arm and leg into the fried chicken so crispy and flavorful. Definitely will be coming back making the trip all the way from the East Bay to eat here. We found this place super random today craved some good fried chicken. Immaculate! Service was amazing! From start to finish. The cashier woman was wonderful helpful the cook was extremely nice and did his thing with the food that was served. Everyone at this establishment was super friendly and welcoming. Loved this place! Reasonable prices. Love supporting black owned businesses. Will definitely recommend. Will be back soon! :) read more

Keith’s Chicken N Waffles - 2 piece Chicken Breast, wing and 3 piece chicken leg, breast, Mac and cheese, koolaid, fries - Southern Near Me - Daly City, California

So we ordered the Ice Cube, Tupac, and DMX and a kids meal. The chicken tender didn't come with its own fries and was massive for a child. Ordered the bacon waffle - which they didn't have, but failed to let us know to even offer options. Automatically just said oh, threw in curly fries and a regular waffle. Food was excellently flavored. But unfortunately, with takeout, everything was soggy. read more

A "Taste of Soul" and authentic "Southern Hospitality," that delivers on every bite. The aroma hits you before you even step inside the joint and from there you can't go wrong. Typically I'll order the fried chicken that comes straight from the fryer onto your plate, well seasoned, thoroughly cooked to perfection, moist and delicious. Likely the best place for fried chicken locally hands down. The red beans and rice complement the Belgium waffle perfectly. The staff are professional, courteous, and full of charisma and the owner wears the same smile that you'll leave with. Prices and portions are more than favorable and won't leave you feeling like you've been played. Highly recommended, check em out! read more

I went in today around 4:30pm. There was a Latina woman at the counter, who was more friendlier than the black woman who was there during my previous visit. This time, I ordered my chicken and waffles with sweet potato! I think I've died and went to heaven. Dear "down south" friends, please do yourself a favor, and visit this place whenever you do visit SF. It will make you forget Roscoe's' uneventful waffles. read more

Saw the high reviews and decided to stop by for dinner on a Thursday evening. It wasn't too busy and the workers were friendly. Ordered the half chicken, Belgian waffle, and a side of Mac and cheese. Love that everything is made to order. Our chicken and waffle was piping hot! The flavor on the chicken is peppery and flavorful with a nice crunch. The waffle surprised me the most though - was sweet & savory and paired very well with the chicken. The Mac and cheese was just ok to me - not sure if we got an off batch but it didn't taste too cheesy and the pasta was way overcooked. The inside isn't the most modern or well kept, but I came for the food and was satisfied. Would come back! read more