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What to order at Maxine's Chicken & Waffles
- Must order
- Two-piece chicken with a waffle, a side of mac, a sweet tea.
- Signature dishes
- Chicken and waffles, Smothered chicken
- Editor tip
- Sunday brunch is the city's longest line. Weekday lunch quieter.
CuisineSoul Food
Price$$
Neighborhoodindiana-avenue
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Signature dishes: Chicken and waffles, Smothered chicken
Must order: Two-piece chicken with a waffle, a side of mac, a sweet tea.
Tip: Sunday brunch is the city's longest line. Weekday lunch quieter.
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