The canonical version and where to order it.
Dame's Chicken & Waffles introduced a build-your-own model for the dish that became nationally influential: choose the bird preparation (fried, grilled, smoked), the waffle style (classic, sweet potato, gingerbread, oatmeal), the schmear (chicken gravy, maple butter, sriracha honey) and the drizzle. That modular format let the kitchen serve every dietary preference within the dish's logic while keeping the preparation fresh across dozens of table visits. The sweet potato waffle with fried chicken and spiced honey butter is the combination most associated with the restaurant.
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Durham's celebrated brunch spot lets you build your own plate: choose the bird, the waffle style, the schmear and the drizzle from a list of creative options.
OrderChicken and waffles, Sweet potato waffle, Oatmeal waffle
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