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Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
Categories: Restaurants Soul Food Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Southern Soul Food, Breakfast & Brunch, Southern [Edit]
2765 N Scottsdale RdScottsdale, AZ 85257
(480) 945-1920
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
293 reviews for Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles
Review Highlights
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"And their red velvet cake is yummy too." In 23 reviews -
"I tasted the Kool Aid which was yummy too." In 47 reviews -
"Great service and delicious mac n' cheese." In 51 reviews
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293 reviews in English
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Review from T J.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/14/2012
Let me just put it this way.... I set up a yelp account just to write this review! It was that GOOD! The chicken was just as good if not better then my boyfriends mom's fried chicken..... Now that saying something! You must go and try this place is Soooooo GOOD if we lived here it would become a once a week thing!
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Review from Monica O.
So I'm in search for the best breakfast place and have started a Breakfast Club UYE, and for the 1st one I picked Lo Los, I have been dying to try them, and being a single gal I don't really like dining alone so the Breakfast Club was my way of getting out and having people join me :) had a good turn out for folks willing to try Lo Los with me :)
Oh my when I got there I ordered coffee, just cuz its needed and then I saw they had jars of Kool Aid, ordered me a cherry Kool Aid and you best believe I was looking out for the Kool Aid man! It was sweet heaven! Ok now I gotta order food lol
I ordered the #6 which was Nay Nays, it had 2 waffles, eggs and grits and I added a fried chicken breast, never had grits before and wanted to try them, they came with a big ball of butter and I added some sugar to it and they were a sweet bliss! The waffles, man they are delish! Told Kenny our server I like some waffles with my syrup, so he brought me more if that sweet maple heaven! The eggs, scrambled were perfect just as it, now I havent had fried chicken in years and the one I had was omg so delish! The coating was crunchy crispy the chicken tender and juicy, it was the best fried chicken I have had in years, in fact I have been craving it ever since then! I hit that chicken with some Louisiana Hot Sauce and hot damn that was heaven!!
You bet I will be back!Listed in: I like mine scrambled
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Review from Kyrie M.
Gilbert, AZ
4/27/2012
I would eat here daily if I could afford it and the heart attack that would soon follow.
The food is absolutely worth going and waiting for.
I'm giving this 5* in spite of the long wait because our service was perfect. Friendly, not pushy, helpful with the menu, and made this a great place to take our young kids.
We will be back many times. -
Review from Stacy Z.
Glendale, AZ
5/21/2012
After hearing about this place forever, I finally went with some co-workers. Honestly, it was good but I don't know what all of the fuss is about. I had, of course, the fried chicken (thighs) and waffles. The fried chicken was a bit bland for my taste, and the waffles were...waffles. I ate them both separately and together, and they were both just all right. Now some chicken-fried gravy might have helped the matter a bit but I really expected more from chicken and waffles.
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Review from Scott W.
5/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
Finally made it to a Lo-Lo's! Met up with some folks for the Yelp Breakfast Club's first meeting. I had the Stupid Fries which were very good. I will have to go another time to try the chicken and waffles which were receiving high marks from everyone else at the table. Service was good. We got there early enough on a Sunday so we didn't have to wait for seating. They only seat complete parties and don't split checks so bring cash for a group. They do provide a receipt identified by seating position.
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Review from Alon L.
Gilbert, AZ
4/21/2012
Lo-lo's is fantastic! As hard as it might be to believe, fried chicken can be messed up. Not crunchy enough, too crunchy, not enough seasonin... Well, they get it perfectly here! You can pay extra to get all-white meat if you want, but the dark meat is great too. Waffles are also very good. They have this slight cinnamon flavor, which is a nice touch. The mac and cheese, collards, rice/beans, and cornbread are the sides that I tried, and all were amazing. The decor has these pictures of cute little kids, and the service is really friendly. An overall enjoyable experience. Would go back for sure!
Oh, you can't make reservations, and it can get fairly crowded here (we went on a Saturday for dinner). So you might have a wait before you get seated. -
Review from Andrew T.
Phoenix, AZ
4/18/2012 1 Check-in Here
I have been meaning to go to this place since my first first friday 2 years ago. Well, I finally made it in. Before I get into the reason for the missing star, I'll start with the 4 well deserved other stars. The food here is good. I love that I can order kool aid, that's just awesome. The waffles are very tasty and light, not too heavy. The barbecue sauce was very yummy too. I wish they had a better ranch, but that's not gonna take away from the greatness of everything else.
The only qualm I had was a minor service issue. My friends will all agree, I never vent about service. I don't mind waiting (especially for good food) and if the food is great and the service isn't I will always come back. The problem with my experience was that the table that got sat after we did, had their drinks and was putting in their food order before we got our drinks (and it was the same server).
It hurts me to gripe about something like this, but I needed to put it out there. I will always tell my friends I had a great time here and enjoyed it all. -
Review from Evy O.
Chandler, AZ
5/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
WOW! I came here little bit off guard. From outside it looks like just a modest family restaurant but oh my.. when you're inside, you immediately feel comfortable with all the soulful songs, home made fried chicken and waffle.. And they served the tea in a jar!! Just love it! The food taste so great, I come back for more..
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Review from Annie S.
Santa Fe, NM
4/15/2012
We stopped by during a weekend visit to Scottadale. I ordered a 2 piece with fries and my fiancé got the lo-lo special (chicken, 2 waffles). I really liked the chicken but it was pretty greasy. I looooved the waffles!!! It was soo good, I wish I would have just ordered that. It almost had a cinnamon taste to it.
Service is extremely quick and friendly. They take the order fast and the food comes to the table 5 min later.
What I did find annoying is that they ran out of diet Pepsi!!! I mean what restaurant runs out of it?!?? Oh well. -
Review from Tara P.
Scottsdale, AZ
4/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
It lives up to the hype! Had a great meal, quick & friendly service from a seemingly cheerful staff. Can't wait to go back! :9
I could definitely see where the anti-bill-splitting addendum could be a bother... but the cheap people can suck it up & figure it out when they leave. -
Review from Blair B.
3/9/2012
The closest to Roscoe's that I've ever found. Yes, Roscoe's is better - but NOT BY MUCH. I think the waffles were a tad bit sweeter than Roscoe's (perhaps a bit too sweet for me?), but overall the combination is perfection! This will be very high on my list for my return visits to Phoenix. It's relatively close to the airport and worth the drive if you are on a layover. YUM.
As a side note, the beverage menu is pretty freaking hilarious as well. They serve HUGE jars of kool-aid (and I saw many people getting REFILLS of their 60+ ounce kool-aid). I guess the only thing better than a 2000 calorie breakfast is another 2000 calories of bright red artificial awesomeness to wash it down with :) -
Review from Chris T.
Chandler, AZ
4/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
One word... AMAZING! Love the Chicken & Waffles concept. Also taking home some Red Velvet Cake! :-)
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Review from Tawnee S.
Gilbert, AZ
4/29/2012 1 Check-in Here
We got there at 9 am, Sunday morning and got seated right away. The food was awesome! I had waffles, egg and grits and it was delish! My daughter is almost 3 and she was eating more than I was and she's a picky eater so trust me, if she eats it it must be good. I would definitely return. Service rocked. Lemonade was a bit on the sweetside but everything was great. TY
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Review from Jesse J.
2/27/2012 2 Check-ins Here
There is no better way to start off your day then Fried Chicken and Waffles. It just puts you on a cloud for the rest of the day.
Lo-Lo's has amazing fried Chicken the same as Mrs. Whites Golden Rule Cafe which I think is the best in the valley and then Lo-Lo's serves it up with golden brown sweet waffles and syrup. I know most of y'all won't mess with the mixture of hot sauce and syrup but once you let down your guard you will see how well they go together.
If I could I would eat here everyday but then I would be about 400lbs and surely not live too long. -
Review from David G.
Phoenix, AZ
3/11/2012
Five stars for service, three and a half for food.
We ate here on a Sunday morning and had nothing but attentive service from all of their staff. For example, my girlfriend's sweet tea was running a little low on ice and one of the servers (not ours) just walked by and mentioned she thought the tea needed more ice! Frequent refills, friendly attitudes, and just an overall feeling of "being taken care of" were highlights.
As far as the food, the chicken was inconsistent and waffles were average. The chicken (leg and thigh) could have used a hint more seasoning, while the wing was seasoned perfectly. The thigh was a bit undercooked, the leg a bit overcooked. The waffles were soft, somewhat heavy, and had way too much cinnamon.
Everything was good but not great, and while the food won't bring me back the service just might. And I'd like to try other things on the menu, including another round of the chicken and waffles to see if my experience differs next time.
Finally A+ for being a family owned, Phoenix-based eatery. We need more places like this and less garbage chain restaurants. -
Review from Eve K.
2/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Popular, friendly, and clean chicken and waffles spot that's worth the wait.4.4 stars
- Chicken: crispy and well seasoned but not too greasy, tender meat inside
- Cornbread: sweet moist mongo muffin with crispy edges
- Waffles: like that you can get them cooked with pecans in the batter though wish they'd make em a bit crispier
- Fried okra: I always order this when I see it
- Fun drinks: 4 different flavors/colors if kool aid and super crazy the way the southerners like it sweet tea
- Atmosphere: dinery slick red booths
- Service: very friendly and food came out quick
Midlights:
- Mac and cheese: I didn't care for the sour creamy taste of this particular version, but my cousin loved it
- Red Velvet cake: we're a fan of this type of cake, but this rendition was just ok. Moist soft cake was great, but the flavor was lacking
Lowlights
- Long wait: even Sunday at 2:30 there was an hour wait
- Ran out of banana pudding: the southern hub's favorite dessert he was looking forward to ever since he saw the commercial. Sad he was so disappointed
- Closes at 4 so don't plan on dinner. Sad seeing people come in and be turned away...
I'm not a fried chicken connoisseur like my hub but I think I like this even better than traditional Roscoes and wouldn't mind coming back. -
Review from Jenna M.
Scottsdale, AZ
5/16/2012
One of my favorite little places to eat. Warning though, you will crave their chicken all the time it is that good! I have tried several of the side items like the mac n'cheese, the fried okra, grits, etc and I have not had anything I did not love. Not many places I know of offer kool aid in a mason jar and a huge one at that! I love the ambiance of the Scottsdale location better than the one in Phoenix. Wasn't a fan of the red velvet cake though but the yellow cake w/chocolate frosting was worth getting. I would recommend this place highly.
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Review from Cat C.
Union City, CA
4/12/2012 1 Check-in Here
OH MY Heavenly Heart attack! Great grease food with soul. We got the chicken waffles of course and enjoyed every bite! Cute jars they serve your drinks in. Nothing fancy but great place for quick casual food.
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Review from Winnifred C.
Glendale, AZ
5/9/2012
chicken + waffles = yum
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Review from Mindi s.
Phoenix, AZ
You really do "gotta go go to Lo Lo's!" Just follow the dancing chicken leg you won't be disappointed. Seriously though, some of the best Southern food I have ever eaten, you know, aside from my grandmother's who was born and raised in North Carolina and wasn't stingy with the bacon grease when cooking. They clearly use quality ingredients and make everything from scratch, you can taste it! I highly recommend the collard greens, fried okra, and especially the banana pudding! The fries were good too but you have so many other choices for sides that you just can't get anywhere else so go with one of those options. The service was also fabulous! Our server was very polite and his face must hurt so bad by the end of the shift because he never stopped smiling. You should go just for the novelty of asking "What types of Kool Aid are you serving today?"
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Review from Nydia A.
12/22/2011 3 Check-ins Here
This place was recommended by people at work so checked it out yesterday, and I was not disappointed. I started off with the richest, most moist Red Velvet cake I've ever had. Was so rich, that I only was able to eat 1/3rd of the slice. I went with the "Betty-Boop" plate which consisted of 1 breast and 1 waffle. Perfect portion.
I'm no master chef, but I believe I tasted a bit of cinnamon or some kind of spice in the waffle- it was very delicious. The fried chicken was my favorite part if the meal. I took advantage of the Chile vinegar as well as the Louisiana hot sauce.
I also love they serve Kool-aid here. The prices are decent- not too cheap, not too expensive. Overall, I would love to come back and would recommend this place to anyone who likes some good fried chicken. -
Review from Mizz jazzi ladi L.
Chandler, AZ
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
I must say it is a great place to go when your craving some good authentic Soul Food and waffles..... The atmosphere is very friendly and relaxing.... Their is always help walking around ready to serve you and answer any questions you have....
I had the 3 piece fried chicken with a side of collard greens and mac and cheese it also came with a buttery corn muffin.... The food was hot, fast, tasty, and fresh....
I love the gospel sunday.... It makes me feel at home.... And the fact that you can order kool aid makes this place feel even more like home.....
Whether you have room for desert or not you have to order it...
The banana pudding, red velvet cake, or sock it to me cake.... They all taste great....
I most definitly will say that you should give this place a try....
Mmmmmm.....Mmmmm..... Good.....!!! -
Review from Christopher K.
Phoenix, AZ
4/6/2012
I love this place. I don't go that often since they're usually closed once I'm off work, but when we can go, we do. The staff is friendly and the place is pretty clean.
I usually order an Arnold Palmer or a Dr. Pepper, though they've got a lot of different coolaids, sweet teas, etc.
As for the menu, there's lots of different options in their combinations. You can go nuts and get two waffles and a bunch of chicken all the way down to one waffle and one leg, etc. I usually get the "Tre-Tre" which is a waffle and two legs, then I'll add a leg. I keep it simple.
The waffle shows up and you'd swear it was a Waffle House waffle...until you take a bite. I don't know what they use, but they add some cinnamon and it really adds to the experience. The chicken legs are usually large with plenty of meat and the breading tastes great. On rare occasion do I wish I had more food.
The only negatives in my opinion is that it can take a while to get your food and it's a bit expensive, particularly after you add the tip. For a drink, a waffle and three pieces of chicken, you'd think it would be cheaper, but it's good and still worth it. It's always busy, so that helps! -
Review from Henry F.
Mesa, AZ
4/17/2012
I went to Lo-Lo's for the first time it was a recommendation and I had the dish Phat Boy it was delicious the place was busy when I went and the service was good :)
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Review from Danielle B.
San Francisco, CA
4/8/2012
SLOW service but worth the wait. The chicken tastes fresh and is well breaded. Culinary's fried chicken is better but this place has good chicken strips.
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Review from Kristina H.
Tempe, AZ
2/21/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I can honestly say I was attracted to the place because of the awesome combination of both breakfast and fried chicken.
All of the wait staff is super friendly and chatty. The uniforms are hysterical and it seemed like almost everyone had a different saying on their shirt. My favorite said "Hood Certified". It was pretty funny.
The menu provides options that include both waffles and fried chicken, just breakfast, or just fried chicken + other normal dinner sides. They also have the awesome "jar of drink" that includes the option of Koolaid. It doesn't get any more awesome than that.
The chicken was crispy but not greasy like KFC, and the fries were seasoned to perfection. It was so tasty I went back the next day and grabbed some on the way home and just typing this review is making me crave more.
I haven't had the red velvet cake personally, but I've heard good things!
Definitely give this place a try! -
Review from Diane p.
Bellevue, WA
5/8/2012
I had lunch at the Scottsdale location this week. I was carrying a Contigo water bottle. The hostess who seated me asked what was in the water bottle. DUH - water! Odd- never had that happen before. I was seated right away but it took 10-15 minutes for the person to take the order. Food came out very quickly. Chicken breast was lukewarm, tough and not very tasty. KFC has better chicken for less money. Waffle was ok but the maple syrup had no maple flavor. Paid with a credit card and had to show a driver's license. Odd again -- can't recall that happening in a long time. There are many places to eat where the food is better and your water bottle is not treated with suspicion. Skip this place
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Review from Beth H.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/2/2012
Southern food doesn't get any better than this. Comfort food at it's best!!! Went with my friend for dinner on MLK day... and who knew waffles and chicken go so well together. Don't get me started on the cool aid... Brought me back to when I was a kid with a red stained mouth after a big gulp if red sugary deliciousness! Highly recommend getting one of their many sides, especially their okra!
This place is always busy, more so on the weekends. Work the wait in line :) -
Review from Derrick S.
Scottsdale, AZ
3/30/2012 1 Check-in Here
Delicious chicken and even better waffles. The sweet tea is great but sometimes it can be too sweet. Give this place a try!
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Review from Toya D.
Phoenix, AZ
12/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Honestly, this isn't the best chicken and waffles I have had. I would rather go to Waffle House & Popeyes but then I would have to make two stops and who wants that.
Roscoe's has them beat hands down but since there isn't a Roscoe's here LoLo's will do.
There is a breakfast spot at the corner of 48th st & Indian School who offers better chicken and waffles if you have a craving. -
Review from Carol K.
Yum, this was exciting, the place wasn't open yet, and people were lining up, when they opened the doors, I think we were the fourth table to be seated, but by the time we left, it was standing room only!
W both got "KK" which was three pieces of chicken, 2 waffles, eggs and grits. I had tried chicken and waffles before in LA, so I had some idea of what it would taste like together. I enjoyed it for sure, but it's just fried chicken with some breakfast stuff mixed in, so I don't know why everyone is so excited for it.
The service was good, the place was clean and the food was cooked well. For repeat business from me, I'd go back but only with someone new to the experience. -
Review from Josh A.
Chandler, AZ
2/28/2012
I always take friends from out of town here, it's a fun atmosphere and the chicken with their honey hot sauce is really good!
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Review from Ryan L.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/19/2011
This review is PURELY based on service. I typically try not to do entirely service oriented reviews but this last visit was unacceptable.
To preface this, I have always been a huge fan, I bring visiting family, force it on co-workers, etc. My earlier 5 star review was even featured here on Yelp. I have been there easily once every other month for the last 3 years. I even pick up the chicken for camping trips (cold Lolo's chicken and beer is heavenly).
My wife and I were at the one in Scottsdale on Sunday (managed to get a babysitter so we could hit brunch there sans-kids). We arrived at 9:20am so I was fully expecting a LONG wait. We actually got seated right away and ordered coffee and water.
The server came back with the water and told us the coffee was brewing and took our order. After about 15minutes a different server stopped by and said our food wouldn't be too much longer. This was OK since I knew they would be busy and it would take awhile, no problem. I did ask if we could get the coffee we ordered.
He said the coffee machine was broken and they were trying to fix it. I mentioned it really sucked having it break in the middle of their breakfast rush. He said it had actually broken they day before and that lots of people wanted coffee (crazy right?). At this moment I thought, that's odd, I thought it was brewing... oh well....
Well, not being one to complain, I worked in restaurants for years during college, but also not being one to enjoy waffles without coffee I opted to run across the parking lot and grab a couple coffees from Einstein bagels for the wife and I.
I came back with the coffee and before I got to the door one of the servers popped out and said, "Sorry, no outside food or drink". He was very polite, but I said maybe this could be a special circumstance since their coffee machine had been broken since yesterday and we couldn't get any. He said no. I asked if we could just pour it into their mugs, he said no. I asked if we could switch to an outside table, he said no.
I said I would like to speak to a manager and could he please go tell my wife to change our order to go since I couldn't go back inside. He went inside and came back and said the manager said no also. I was in shock. I could NOT believe this was their response.
I went to the car to put the coffees down so I could text my wife and tell her to just leave the order and we would go somewhere else. Unfortunately by that time she had paid and had the food.
So, that's it Lolo's, I refuse to give you another dollar. That was unacceptable. And seriously? What kind of place doesn't have a backup plan for coffee on a Sunday morning? You couldn't send someone out to Target to pickup some cheap coffee makers for the morning? Or rent one from a catering company? Or worst case scenario just order a massive batch from Einsteins?
Instead you opt to tell people they don't get coffee and won't and if they get their own somewhere else they have to leave?
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Review from Joey S.
Steilacoom, WA
3/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
First time eating Chicken and waffles and it was the best time ever.
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Review from joyce k.
11/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Pros:
-Great tasting kool-aid, but then again, how could you go wrong with making kool-aid...?
-Very nice staff
Cons:
-Slow service if you sit outside. You're pretty much forgotten by the wait staff
-Don't order the cornbread - its extremely dense and hard, not the soft, buttery kind
I know the crowd will boo when they read this, but seriously folks - their chicken and waffles tastes like KFC chicken with Ego waffles - anybody feel me on this?! What is so special about their stuff? I say take your money and buy you're own bucket of fried chicken for the same price. Sorry! -
Review from Paula L.
10/29/2011
All of my reviews since relocating to Phoenix mention the fact that I am from Chicago. Well, I have to mention it again. Lo-Lo's is a soul food restaurant with true soul!! I thought I would have to wait until I went back to Chicago before I could get a meal like this. From the moment we stepped foot in Lo-Lo's it felt like home. The staff was friendly and nice, even our fellow diners were friendly.
The chicken and fried catfish was perfect. The waffles were so good, they put cinnamon in the batter. As much as I enjoyed the food I cannot come here too often. Fried food, smothered in gravy makes it into the rotation every few weeks. I'm looking forward to trying the red velvet cake next time.
The music in the restaurant is better than what they play on the radio, a good mix of dusties with some new stuff. I anxiously await our next visit to Lo-Lo's. -
Review from Clarice C.
Scottsdale, AZ
9/22/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Yummmm. It's probably going to say how many time's i've checked in next to my review and it's kind of embarrassing but not really because Lo-Lo's is awesome! It's always busy on Saturday and Sunday mornings but the wait is never very long and the food always comes out fast!
I typically order the Tre-Tre's and a side of cornbread which is the perfect amount of food. The fried chicken is consistently crispy and the waffle is not too fluffy. I've tried the grits too! Everything comes with heaps of butter so be prepared!
I've definitely gone more than 5 times and its really weird how two or three people always ask what you want to drink..even when you've already been helped but other than that, no complains about the service! -
Review from Kristin M.
Gilbert, AZ
9/19/2011
First timer at Lolo's. Positives: food is delicious and servers were very friendly. Negatives: no baby changing station and they were out of coffee, pepsi, and cherry pepsi. When I said I'd just go grab a coffee at Starbucks, the server said no outside food was allowed. No response from him when I pointed out they should have coffee/cola, especially on a Sunday morning. They also said no to-go orders were allowed, but were gracious enough to give us a box so we could package it up.
Might return, in hopes that they can get their coffee pot fixed and soda refilled. Scottsdale is out in the middle of nowhere, after all. Replacements are hard to find. -
Review from Vanessa V.
Houston, TX
9/3/2011
I ate here a year ago and I still dream about their waffles. Everything I tasted was delicious.
The owner introduced himself to us. He was very nice and helpful. I can't wait to go back. -
Review from Kendra S.
11/21/2011
I've only been here once, but what's better after a night out in old town than fried chicken?
I'm not a big gravy person, but it tasted great with the chicken and waffles. We also got the red velvet cake to go and it was quite good. Very moist!
I want to try some other things here too, but how can you not order their signature chicken and waffles every time?
