Wow! I really love the chicken. I ordered the Combo #1 which included 2 pieces of chicken and a waffle! The only thing I want to complain about is the waffle - it was thick and fluffy which I appreciated... but it was soggy. I will say, I didn't get to go here in person (my boyfriend picked up for me) so maybe that contributes to the soggy waffle? Would like to try again!
Omar H.
The food is great everytime i come in.. I get the hot chicken sandwich with an extra tender. Fire
Tina F.
Loved the chicken the sides are okay and waffles are okay but chicken is great !!!! The service was good I got it delivered and it was fresh and on time !
Mohammad Fahim
Best fried chicken in San Diego.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zeeshan Q.
Ali's Chicken & Waffles is a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant adjacent to a donut shop in the heart of City Heights. They have a small parking lot and some street parking nearby. Inside, they have 4-5 tables that can seat up to 2 people, so getting food to go seems to be a better idea. Their most popular dishes include a 2 piece tender and waffle combo and the Home Chicken Sandwich. I went with the Home Chicken Sandwich combo, which comes with fries and a drink. The home chicken sandwich was decent; the chicken was seasoned very well, and comes with a small dollop of mayonnaise. My only cons are that it's basically a slider (maybe the size of my palm) and does not come with any slaw or pickles like many other chicken sandwiches do. Their fries were decent, thin cut and fried to order. I went with the Ali sauce, which seemed to be a combination of mayo, ketchup, and relish - basically In-n-Out animal sauce. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. I'd definitely order more if I go there again.
Tim W.
Probably the most juicy chicken tenders I've ever had. Paired it their thick waffle and drizzle some syrup on it, OMG it's amazing. Beats Roscoe's by FAR. Highly recommend
Jen Eastman
Not at all Gluten Free, so I didn’t eat the food, but my guests said it was the best chicken sandwich in town. The service was friendly and fast. The street and bus stop in front of the shop are full of activity, no shortage of “atmosphere” in City Heights.Dietary restrictions: It’s proper Halal food.
The best fried chicken. Good fries, good waffles. A gem. Come if you haven't. If you have, then I don't need to tell you to keep coming.Parking: Parking isn't great, but you'll get a spot if you wait a couple minutes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Waffles, Mild, Mac N' Cheese, Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich Combo, Grits, Large Ali's Fries, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Ali's Fries with Chicken and Aioli, The Original Chicken Sandwich, Ali Sauce, Chicken and Waffles, Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich, Combo 3, Regular Chicken Sandwich, Fries
Marchelle Minafee
U gotta go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Annie C.
This place was bomb, at least their order of chicken and waffles. For the sauce i chose the coconut one and also the house one and u really should try both. If i HAD to pick one its be the house one but pls try both. He described it as an in n out spread sauce with a kick to it and i was hesitant about it since im not a fan but it was really good Idk about parking i walked. Customer service was good the day i went. Like a mexican dude in his 20s. It did get busy after we got out order tho. About a 15 min wait for us but then a 40min wait for everyone else. Overall great lil place
So damn good! I love the spicy chicken the best and the home sandwich. They do the crispy so perfect and amazingly delicious and the buns are fresh with a nice soft chew. I get two at a time because they're too darn good
Maria Jaimes
The donnas is delicious
Wes M (CABeachLuvr61)
this place is a joke, no place to park, and ads are misleading, food may be ok, but sits beside a convenience store and looks like they share the business with a cleaners? WTHAnd is just downright scary
YuroMana *
great chicken, great fries, everything is so good considering this is a newly opened shop, and the customer service is really nice, it seems they’re young so teaching em young is nice too. i love this placeEdit: came back to this place again and got a cluck fast burrito and combo 3 sheesh it’s so good ima have to start coming more, place is as good as ever. Hidden gem in SD for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isra D.
Seriously soooo good. Way better than chick fil A because the chicken is REAL and u can taste the quality difference. But besides that even the bread buns are better here. Today we ordered online and it was ready right when we got there as promised and piping hot, perfect! Will definitely be returning. God willing
Wow! I really love the chicken. I ordered the Combo #1 which included 2 pieces of chicken and a waffle! The only thing I want to complain about is the waffle - it was thick and fluffy which I appreciated... but it was soggy. I will say, I didn't get to go here in person (my boyfriend picked up for me) so maybe that contributes to the soggy waffle? Would like to try again!
The food is great everytime i come in.. I get the hot chicken sandwich with an extra tender. Fire
Loved the chicken the sides are okay and waffles are okay but chicken is great !!!! The service was good I got it delivered and it was fresh and on time !
Best fried chicken in San Diego.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ali's Chicken & Waffles is a small hole-in-the-wall restaurant adjacent to a donut shop in the heart of City Heights. They have a small parking lot and some street parking nearby. Inside, they have 4-5 tables that can seat up to 2 people, so getting food to go seems to be a better idea. Their most popular dishes include a 2 piece tender and waffle combo and the Home Chicken Sandwich. I went with the Home Chicken Sandwich combo, which comes with fries and a drink. The home chicken sandwich was decent; the chicken was seasoned very well, and comes with a small dollop of mayonnaise. My only cons are that it's basically a slider (maybe the size of my palm) and does not come with any slaw or pickles like many other chicken sandwiches do. Their fries were decent, thin cut and fried to order. I went with the Ali sauce, which seemed to be a combination of mayo, ketchup, and relish - basically In-n-Out animal sauce. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. I'd definitely order more if I go there again.
Probably the most juicy chicken tenders I've ever had. Paired it their thick waffle and drizzle some syrup on it, OMG it's amazing. Beats Roscoe's by FAR. Highly recommend
Not at all Gluten Free, so I didn’t eat the food, but my guests said it was the best chicken sandwich in town. The service was friendly and fast. The street and bus stop in front of the shop are full of activity, no shortage of “atmosphere” in City Heights.Dietary restrictions: It’s proper Halal food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich Combo, Spicy Chicken Sandwich
The best fried chicken. Good fries, good waffles. A gem. Come if you haven't. If you have, then I don't need to tell you to keep coming.Parking: Parking isn't great, but you'll get a spot if you wait a couple minutes.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Waffles, Mild, Mac N' Cheese, Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich Combo, Grits, Large Ali's Fries, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Mac & Cheese, Ali's Fries with Chicken and Aioli, The Original Chicken Sandwich, Ali Sauce, Chicken and Waffles, Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich, Combo 3, Regular Chicken Sandwich, Fries
U gotta go.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place was bomb, at least their order of chicken and waffles. For the sauce i chose the coconut one and also the house one and u really should try both. If i HAD to pick one its be the house one but pls try both. He described it as an in n out spread sauce with a kick to it and i was hesitant about it since im not a fan but it was really good Idk about parking i walked. Customer service was good the day i went. Like a mexican dude in his 20s. It did get busy after we got out order tho. About a 15 min wait for us but then a 40min wait for everyone else. Overall great lil place
Restaurantji Recommends
So damn good! I love the spicy chicken the best and the home sandwich. They do the crispy so perfect and amazingly delicious and the buns are fresh with a nice soft chew. I get two at a time because they're too darn good
The donnas is delicious
this place is a joke, no place to park, and ads are misleading, food may be ok, but sits beside a convenience store and looks like they share the business with a cleaners? WTHAnd is just downright scary
great chicken, great fries, everything is so good considering this is a newly opened shop, and the customer service is really nice, it seems they’re young so teaching em young is nice too. i love this placeEdit: came back to this place again and got a cluck fast burrito and combo 3 sheesh it’s so good ima have to start coming more, place is as good as ever. Hidden gem in SD for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Seriously soooo good. Way better than chick fil A because the chicken is REAL and u can taste the quality difference. But besides that even the bread buns are better here. Today we ordered online and it was ready right when we got there as promised and piping hot, perfect! Will definitely be returning. God willing