Atmosphere: 4 out of 5
Quality of Service: 5 out of 5
Food Overall: 5 out of 5
It’s no secret that I’m a sweet and savory fan. Chocolate covered bacon. Caramel and Sea Salt. Pork and Apples. Duck and Cherries. But there is no greater S&S combo in the world that that of poultry and pastry. Specifically, Chicken and Waffles.
At Gladys & Rons (Yes, Gladys Knight & Ron Winan), you’re treated to the kind of comfort food you deserve in this fine city. This restaurant, with its elegant décor and friendly staff, serves up all kinds of home cooked favorites from the South, like fried green tomatoes, catfish and shrimp & grits.
But we’re here to talk about the C&W, are we not? ‘The Midnight Train’, named after Ms. Knight’s hit song, is your ticket to ride to the land of tastiness. You get 4 jumbo fried chicken wings, a large waffle, and I opted for two sides and a corn muffin to try the wares while I was in town.
First, the chicken: This is good bird, my friends. It’s fried, yes. But it’s a light fry, so it’s not drowning your waffle in grease or weighing you down. The chicken is tasty, and not overly seasoned, so you get that feeling that this is a place that relies on the quality of it’s meat rather than hiding it behind seasonings.
The waffle is the same way. Simple batter, slightly sweeter than most waffles, but oh so light and fluffy. It’s not a Belgian, but traditional C&W isn’t. This was pure love on a plate. The corn muffin was fresh and, well…corny I guess. This wasn’t a box mix for sure. The green beans had a nice crunch to them still (fresh snapped), but they did swim in a heavy butter sauce. The black eyed peas were well seasoned and hearty.
I normally don’t do ‘restaurant souvenirs’ unless the joint is worth its salt. Needless to say I bought two different coffee mugs from here. Should I decide to grace ATL with my presence again (or rather, should she have me back into her food-laced bosom), G&R is a definite requirement.
After all…it’s just Da(m)n Good Food. With Chicken and Waffles.
Gladys and Rons Chicken & Waffles
529 Peachtree Street NE
Atlanta, GA. 30308
404-874-9393
http://gladysandron.net/
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