What to order at Dame's Chicken & Waffles

Must order
Sweet potato waffle with fried chicken and spiced honey butter
CuisineSouthern
StyleBuild-your-own Southern
Price$$
Price range$14-20
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursSun-Mon 10:00-14:30; Tue 09:00-15:00; Wed-Thu 09:00-19:30; Fri-Sat 09:00-20:30
BookingWalk-in only
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Must order: Sweet potato waffle with fried chicken and spiced honey butter

Location

Address: 455 S Driver St, Durham, NC 27703

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