In a word: Meh. Of the 2,375 places you can get fried chicken in the Nashville-metro/burb area, Waldos is certainly one of them. That's about as much as I can say. Sure the little chicken pieces were good. Not stellar, not memorable, not amazing, but serviceable. The sides were just meh. Again, nothing offensive, but nothing that wow'ed us. The little bread bite things they're known for are SWEET in flavor. I wish we'd have known that, because I am (perhaps in the minority) of folks who detest sweet breads with savory foods. It's very off-putting and reminds me of the one time I went to Jim & Nicks back in college when they had sweet rolls they served before their meal. Not my taste. Overall, it was not a terrible experience, but for the price paid, nothing we'd write home about, and no where we'd go again. read more

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Amazing little restaurant! This might have been the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. I got the Original Fried Chicken sandwich with the tomato and cucumber salad. The staff were pleasant, helpful, quick to keep the table clean and bring refills. read more

This place was good! I stopped in on Friday 10/10 around 3:30pm! The beer was buy one and get a free refill. The chicken was good too but had a little spice to it. The Mac and cheese was so good! The staff were friendly as well and it was clean. They also have good ice lol read more

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There truly isn't a better salad than the chicken scratch salad with honey mustard dressing. It is the closest thing to a bennigan's kilkenny salad that I can ever find. I liked this location of Waldo's because the staff was so friendly, but it does feel more like a fast food restaurant than their location in Germantown. read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Chicken SCRATCH SALADscratch - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Went in mid-morning and ordered a couple of O.G. Chicken sandwiches with collard greens for a side. Delicious! Loved the environment. Friendly staff. Looking forward to going back and trying other items on the menu. Looks like they have a pretty good happy hour! read more

Waldo's was amazing! Especially for it's affordability.This was my very first visit to their establishment on Charlotte Pike in Nashville Tennessee.I was home visiting and a few of my childhood friends suggested this place.The food was freshly cooked and well seasoned,the staff was very accommodating.The restaurant and their lavatories were immaculate.Thank you to their Catering Mgr who was so nice as well as the entire staff that engaged us.I asked if they had a store in Atlanta and unfortunately they don't .I said please please bring one to Atlanta and I will come in 2 to 3 times a week if not more and bring all of my friends.I loved it tremendously!Keep up the good work Waldo's !!! read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Sheila,Robin,Sandra, Elisabeth and Waldos Catering Mgr... - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Not what I expected what so ever! A great place for lunch / dinner, but also a place you can grab a beer at! Will definitely be coming back. Staff was friendly and the ambiance was very chill. Food was awesome!! In love with the biscuits! read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Salad with fried chicken! Bbq chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Today we tried Waldo's and they made a great first impression. First of all, the lady behind the counter was friendly, and so I asked for her recommendations. She said her favorite was the fried chicken, but the most popular was probably the chicken tenders, so we got one of each. Now this was not Nashville hot chicken, so it was more of a southern fried chicken. My husband and I shared our meals so we each got to try a variety. After trying both the fried and the tenders, I will say that I liked the fried chicken the best. It had a great crispy skin and it was nice and juicy on the inside. The tenders weren't too large and they weren't seasoned as well as the fried chicken was. I also enjoyed the tomato and cucumber salad (it was a little tangy and very fresh) and the slaw. The fries were good, too, and my husband liked the white beans. I was glad to see they offered some healthy sides, as well as salads, on the menu. I would love to return and give some of these a try. Overall I would recommend Waldo's and I hope to return again soon. read more

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Just wanted to grab a quick bite to eat before going to our Air BnB. The chicken fingers were real good but could be bigger. The wings weee okay because we asked for no sauce on them. Next time I will try the sandwiches. The service was quick and the person that took our order was nice and helpful. The ambience looked clean on the inside. Next time we will try other items read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Fried 8 WINGS BASKET - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Food was really good but the service was incredible. The Lady who took our order provided some of the best service I had in a really long time. We were in town for a wedding and really glad we stopped in, 10/10 would recommend! read more

Sadly my last few trips to this location have not been as positive as they were initially when I reviewed. I still encourage everyone to try out this or other locations just b/c having an alternative to fast food chains is important, but quality at this location is hit or miss between food quality, saltiness level, and customer service. read more

THE BEST chicken tenders I've ever had. Perfect in every way. Truly tender. Selection of sauce to boot! Variety of sides?!? The chop chop salad with rotisserie chicken was perfect portion with fresh mixed greens and strong blue cheese! This particular spot is extra great b/c of their staff. Everyone I've encountered here is dang delightful and great customer service. The set up is a blend of fast & casual dining, but the food is true quality. They have a bunch of TVs and a nice bar set up that seems perfect for game watching; and the bar is full service of beer and liquor with great selection. Or there's a drive through for your food to go! Bonus - Tuesday tenders special! Hoping one of these will open on the east side of town! read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - 4 piece tenders with collard greens - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Exceptional food. I eat here all the time. High quality, super delicious fried and rotisserie. All the sides are perfect and Southern style.

I'm really happy I got the Fowl Mouth Sandwich. It wasn't just heat but flavorful heat! And this is a sandwich worth getting. But if that's not enough, there are add-on sauces you can try that range from mild to spicy. PS - The staff here were extremely friendly and pleasant too read more

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Omg!!!!! I'm so in love with Waldo's! First of all, I'm lucky enough to live in almost walking distance of this one. I came here on a whim after leaving the airport because I didn't feel like cooking and because, again, it's close. The customer service was one on Al as this place closes kind of early so the lady taking my order (now on a first name basis *Veronica*) was patient and kind enough to explain to me the options and asked me what I was i had a taste for since they were about to close and options may have been limited. The chicken sandwich is what I opted for and I chose a side of the Mac and cheese for it. While I was waiting at the window for my order, Veronica informed me that everything was made in house, fresh daily and the coleslaw was more of a sweet, creamy slaw than vinegary, which is what I like. I told her I'd have to try it next time I stopped by. So it was a pleasant surprise when I got home I saw my order was loaded up with extra corn muffins, coleslaw! And she even threw in a cookie (Christie's cookies) in there for me. I could only assume she let me try these things since they were closing and throwing out product they didn't use for the day and since it was my first time visiting. But man oh man was I happy!!! The sandwich was BUSSIN!! (Iykyk) perfect amount of sauce and protein and the wonderful coleslaw complimented it perfectly. It wasn't too saucy, but just creamy enough and the perfect balance of sweetness. The Mac and cheese has just the right amount of seasons and cheese to keep me coming back. The corn muffins are to die for. Their honestly super addictive and I cringe every time I make the excuse to get them despite claiming to watch my carb intake. I've since visited multiple times and have tried their home made ranch as well, and let me telllll yoooouuu!!! It's nothing better than a good homemade ranch. They don't fill the cups up for the extra charge, that's my only complaint. But I'm going to keep going lol. I'm going to ask for a full cup of ranch though!!! read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Pulled chicken sandwich, coleslaw, Mac and cheese, and corn muffins - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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"Go try Waldo's chicken, it's good" "where's that" ....there's a new chicken spot on the corner off Charlotte You gotta check it out they said.... And I did just that! Loved the ambiance of the place along with the funky chicken portraits on the wall. The employees here were very personable and answered EVERY question in regards to the menu. Super friendly staff. I hate I don't have any pictures of the food to post, but let's just say YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. The chicken tenders were seasoned well, Mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the white beans were ok (they weren't grandma's white beans) but they had a good taste. I'm more of a pinto bean girl over white beans, so I suggest you try them for yourself! I loved the "comeback sauce." The "alabama sauce" was way too vinegary for me, not a big fan. Overall, I would definitely go back. Waldo's chicken just might give Raising Canes a run for its money! You go be the judge read more

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Best Chicken sandwich out. Tried a few things on the menu & I love them all. Definitely recommend. read more

Don't ask for tips in a drive-thru. I would visit more often if that were the case. Food itself is good.

Fried and roasted chicken plates were good with sides of turnip greens and fries. Mac and cheese was mediocre. Price reasonable.

I visited this location on June 21st. It was not very busy, so I expected my food to be really good. I order the exact same thing every time I go. This particular day, my chicken was not cooked thoroughly & my banana pudding was runny (this has NEVER happened before!) I did not bring it to anyone's attention, as everyone was in the kitchen laughing during my visit. This has ALWAYS been my go to location because they have treated me so nicely, but I'm sad to say that I simply cannot see myself returning to this location again. read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - 1/4 (leg quarter) fried, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese, & Comeback Sauce. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Awesome staff...great food and the best banana pudding I have had in a very long time!

Possibly the most underrated fried chicken place in Nashville for their awesome sides, cornbread muffin that comes with the plates, and sauces. I've only been to this Waldo's location, and the cashier seems to be the same woman each time I've gone. She is the sweetest and kindest person, and just a joy to interact with at any point in the day. I always order a dark plate with mac and cheese and fries, but their potato wedges and white beans are also great sides. The plate comes with a sauce, and I love getting the jalapeño ranch, but they have a variety of tasty sauces. The hit of the plate is the little complimentary cornbread muffin; great texture and a tad cheesy in the best way. I love the quirky art on the walls and sitting in the cozy booths! They also have a bar where they play sports games on the big screen. A gem of a restaurant. read more

BEST CHICKEN SANDWICH ON THE PLANET. Waldos is by far the best tasting chicken sandwich in all of Nashville. The fowl mouth chicken sandwich captures every essence and tone that a hardy spicy chicken sandwich should. The sweetness of the bun coupled with the spice from the sauce, compliments the coleslaw which is in the sandwich already. Just writing this review makes me wanna drive there and get it now. They use thigh over breast so expect perfection and be thrilled by what you get. Service is amazing the staff treat you like family, and the inside is a very classy and vintage style bar perfect for families. Exceptional, transcendent experience. read more

Great atmosphere! We were here for the 5th anniversary and had great deals on drinks, plates and sides! Music was great too! Would highly recommend. Chicken sandwich was amazing as well as the fires! read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Chicken sandwich margaritas - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food, the service, and the environment were all great. I will definitely be back. FYI-- I was there on a "busy night" and the team did a phenomenal job helping everyone walking in, picking up or just making recommendations. read more

I was in the area for a morning appointment and hungry at lunch and saw a new place to try, Waldo's. Based on my one visit so far, this is a pretty cool addition to the area. I feel it is still fast food, in the sense that you can get drive through and service is very quick, but it feels more upscale than, say, Zaxby's and the like (especially since you can get a quality draft beer). I had the tenders, collard greens, and fries. The tenders were crispy and fresh and the greens were awesome, by far the best at a fast-food style restaurant I've ever had. Most meals come with one side, so I added one of my sides. I later learned, while typing up this review and referencing my receipt, that they did not charge me for the second side (I think the cashier thought I was changing my mind when I stated a second side, e.g. that I wanted fries then changed my mind to greens; which explains why they didn't initially bring me the fries but graciously did when I asked about them, apparently without charge--so I owe another tip or bigger order next time I'm in!). Fries are shoestring and taste like they are fried in peanut oil, not sure if that is the case. Not as crispy as some may prefer, but I dug them. Given that it prompts you for a tip when you check out and initially feels like a "sit-down" restaurant when you dine in, it does feel a tad pricey at checkout but food prices have certainly gone up due to inflation so it's probably consistent with the market area. The ingredients taste fresh and good, so it warrants that. The comeback sauce was okay, I'd probably try a different sauce next time. Service is really friendly. I aim to come back sometime and try the sandwiches, biscuits, and bone-in chicken. read more

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I was so excited to see this new Waldo's location open on charlotte pike! We went on their third day open. The inside is cute and clean and service was good. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table. I ordered a beer, 3 tender meal, and our group shared an order of cheddar biscuits. I didn't realize it was happy hour and beers were 2 for 1 so I ended up with 2 beers. I wish they had posted the happy hour deal so I would have known! My favorite part of the meal was the chicken. The tenders were so good! I got comeback sauce which was also excellent but very small. The fries and biscuits were only okay and the biscuits were smaller than I expected. I want to come back and try a different side and ask for extra sauce! read more

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Chicken excellent. Crispy, crunchy, juicy. Cheddar bisques the best. Excellent service. Banana pudding was very good.

I've gone to Waldo's twice, and have only ordered through the drive-thru. The first time I ordered the chicken tender plate with the tomato cucumber salad & collard greens. The tenders were fresh and crispy, and the greens had the perfect amount of vinegar (which I like) and tang. The tomato cucumber salad was a bit bland, and I didn't really get much of either (mostly liquid). I recently stopped by to grab a quick lunch - ordered the chicken scratch salad (with fried chicken). I think I may have gotten 2 cherry tomatoes, 2 1/2 slices of cucumber, and I only counted 3 pieces of almond (bacon was non-existent). Lots of cheese (which I don't care for). The chicken was soggy (it was wrapped in foil so it steamed while I was driving home), and it was ridiculously salty - it was inedible so I ended up throwing out the chicken and added some extra veggies that I had in my fridge. Each time my order cost around $20 (extremely high for so-so food). The service on my first visit was exceptional, but not so much on my 2nd visit. I was really wanting to like this place, but it just wasn't my cup of tea. There are a few other restaurants that offer similar options for less, and the food & service are consistently better. I may have visited on an off day for Waldo's, but I don't think I'll be going back. read more

It's like everytime I come I never can't get good service. Hire folk with better attitudes

Forget Popeye's, forget KFC, hell forget Hattie B's!! This is hands down the BEST fried chicken I've ever had in my life. And if that wasn't enough, the Mac n cheese was literally perfect. The biscuits are delicious. Best collard greens I've ever had(and I'm picky af about my greens). Plus the customer service of the drive thru was superb. They forgot to give us plastic ware so we ran back thru and she gave us cookies and extra biscuits as an apology. The girl in the drive thru was an absolute DELIGHT. Seriously. Forget everything you thought you knew about fried chicken. Waldo's is where it's at y'all. read more

From the time I walked through the door, everyone was super nice. Let's get to the important part, the food. I got the fowl mouth sandwich and Mac and cheese. This sandwich is one you will like if you like the heat! The Mac and cheese was also very creamy and tasty. I like that everything is made daily from scratch, so it doesn't make you feel AS bad about eating fried chicken. My favorite thing was probably the lemonade, which was unexpected, but I love a good lemonade! I can't wait to try more items on the menu! read more

This place is amazing, stop in, you definitely won't regret it! Food was hot and delicious, friendly staff! read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

This was my first time going to Waldo's and it didn't disappoint. The lady in the drive through was quick and courteous. The chicken and fries slapped. And the jalapeño ranch is the bomb. Sweet tea could've been a bit better but all in all a good experience. Would highly recommend. P.s I'm a big back and I know good chicken and they got it! read more

We just went through the Drive-Thru, and the cashier was so friendly! You don't get that very often with fast food. Somebody give that girl a raise! I've had the food here once before, so although I haven't dug into my Chicken Sandwich yet I know it's going to be delicious read more

The staff here is the best - truly family!! The chicken here is a must + the cheddar biscuits! Also this is the best margarita! (They also have slushes) Make sure to ask for Lauren!!! read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Margarita on the rocks - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food is genuinely fresh, all service comes with a smile, the Beatles setting the tone, and 2-for-1s every day? This place rocks - 10/10 would recommend. read more

Waldo's Chicken & Beer - Bar area, high tops, tables, tv's - Chicken Shop Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

First time going and I will definitely be back. the music was amazing, the ambiance was great. i got buffalo chicken wings, mac, and coleslaw. my boyfriend got a chicken tender sandwich with some fries!! everything was really good!! the mac was super creamy and cheesy, the wings were saucy, the chicken tenders on the sandwich are a super good size!! i loved the banana pudding!! portion sizes were perfect!! the staff was all very friendly and checked in on us regularly!! definitely recommend eating inside! read more

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Way! Overpriced! 4 little tenders and $2 extra for 3 onion rings all for $12 WTF! Never again.

Food is good but always check your to go orders. They are absolutely terrible at getting it right.