When you order the 2-Piece Tenders and Waffle Lunch Special at Nash & Smashed, you are getting nothing but premium quality ingredients. We take pride in the way we prepare every single item on our menu. Few culinary pairings in American comfort food rival the iconic union of hot, crispy poultry and warm, golden-baked waffles. If you find yourself searching for the best fried chicken near you to power through your afternoon, this lunch special delivers the ultimate balance of sweet and savory indulgence.
What's Inside
Our 2-Piece Tenders and Waffle Lunch Special is carefully prepared to order. Specifically, it features:
Two pieces of fried chicken tenders rest on top of a round waffle, plated beside a Pepsi fountain cup with soda splashing above the rim.
We believe that great food starts with premium quality ingredients, cooked fresh the moment you order. There are no shortcuts here — just perfect execution. We make our tenders from pure, whole-muscle chicken tenderloins rather than processed parts. Each tender is hand-dipped and dredged in our proprietary seasoned flour blend, producing deep, craggy ridges that crisp to golden perfection in the fryer. Resting underneath is a freshly griddled round waffle featuring deep honeycombed pockets made to catch sweet syrup and butter.
The Pure Magic of Sweet and Savory Contrast
The moment this plate lands on your table, the sensory experience takes over. The warm, inviting aroma of sweet vanilla batter and melted butter mingles with the intoxicating scent of freshly fried, savory spices. Pick up a tender and take a bite to experience a thunderous crunch that gives way to impossibly juicy, steaming-hot chicken breast meat.
Layering a piece of tender over a warm waffle segment and drizzling it with syrup creates a flavor symphony. The crisp, slightly caramelized crust of the waffle complements the jagged crunch of the tender, while its soft, fluffy interior absorbs the savory seasonings and sweet drizzle. Every bite hits sweet, salty, savory, and spicy notes simultaneously. An ice-cold fountain Pepsi provides a burst of effervescent carbonation, slicing cleanly through the rich profile and leaving your palate refreshed.
Redefining Your Midday Lunch Routine
When lunch rolls around and you catch yourself typing 'fried chicken near me' into your search bar, you deserve far more than lukewarm convenience food. Chicken and waffles should never be relegated only to lazy weekend brunches. It is a hearty, revitalizing meal designed to transform an ordinary workday into a memorable feast.
At Nash & Smashed, we hold ourselves to rigorous culinary standards. We drop your tenders into the hot oil and pour our waffle batter onto the iron only after your order is confirmed. When you visit our dining room, you step into an upbeat atmosphere filled with the rhythmic energy of an open kitchen, genuine smiles from our team, and the intoxicating smells of scratch cooking. It is this unwavering commitment to freshness that makes us your neighborhood's favorite local fried chicken spot.
Pair it Up
Looking to make it a meal? Add one of our signature sides or a hand-spun milkshake to complete the experience.
- Artisanal Dips: Drizzle Hot Honey Sauce over your hand-breaded tenders and round Belgian Waffle so sweet chili glaze pools in the grid, or dip into Garlic Pepper Sauce, Honey Mustard, smoky BBQ Sauce, or Signature Sauce from our menu.
- Classic Sides: Round out your midday break at any of our locations with seasoned Lattice Waffle Fries, creamy Homestyle Mac & Cheese, warm Corn Bread, or tangy Pickle Bombs.
- Cool Beverages: Add an ice-cold Mango or Passion Fruit Smashed Blend Mojito over lime and mint, or finish lunch with a hand-spun Cookies and Cream or Strawberry Milkshake.
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