Ali's Chicken & Waffles

4350 University Ave, San Diego
(619) 736-4740

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Chicken and Fries with Special Sauce
Ali's Fries with Chicken and Aioli
Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich Combo
Chicken and Waffles with Fries
The Original Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Regular Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Surf N' Bird Burrito
Chicken and Waffles

Menu

Teas
Thai Tea
Our in house brewed Thai tea is served with your choice of milk served over ice.

Soft Drinks
Sprite
Coca-Cola
Diet Coke
Fanta
Jamaica
Fountain drink over ice.

Combos
Combo #2
Two pieces of fried chicken strips, a waffle and fries, with a sauce of your choice on the side
Combo #1
Two pieces of strips, a waffle or fries, with a sauce of your choice on the side.
Combo #3
Three pieces of fried chicken strips, a waffle and fries, with a sauce of your choice on the side
Kid's Combo
One piece tender with a waffle or fries and a sauce of your choice on the side.
Combo #4
Jumbo shrimps, a waffle and fries with a sauce of your choice on the side

Sandwiches
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken smothered in Thai chili oil, herbed mayo spread.
Chick-in-Waffle Sandwich
Buttermilk Fried chicken smothered in Thai chili oil, Honey mustard stuffed in our buttery waffle.
Original Chicken Sandwich (no pickle)
Buttermilk fried chicken, pickles with Ali's Sauce spread.
Home Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken smothered in East-African clarified butter, herbed mayo spread and tomato slices.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no pickle)
Well seasoned grilled chicken with Ali sauce spread, pickles, and tomato slices.

Soulcal Specials
Ali's Fries
French Fries topped with corn pico, diced fried chicken or shrimp, drizzled with chipotle mayo and finished with cilantro.
Ali's Burrito
French Fries topped with corn pico, diced fried chicken, drizzled with chipotle mayo, finished with cilantro and wrapped with flour tortilla.
Chicken Quesadilla
Flour tortilla, Diced fried chicken, cheese, and toasted sweet corn with a side of two dipping sauces of your choice.
Surf n' Bird Burrito
French Fries topped with corn pico, diced fried chicken and shrimp, drizzled with chipotle mayo, finished with cilantro and wrapped with flour tortilla.

Sides
Mac n' Cheese
Grits
Collard Greens
Fries
Sambusa

Condiments
Ali Sauce
Coconut Syrup
Chipotle Mayo
Herb Mayo
Ranch

A la carte
Single Waffle
Single Chicken Tender
Side of Shrimp

Breakfast
Cluckfast Burrito
Eggs, hashbrowns, Crispy fried chicken tender, halal bacon bits, cheese, and chipotle mayo.
French Toast
Two pieces of brioche french toast.
Hashbrowns
Two crispy hash brown patties.
Shrimp & Grits
Creamy grits, jumbo shrimp, mild cheddar cheese, topped with toasted sweet corn.
Halal Beef Bacon
Three strips of crispy halal beef bacon.
Breakfast Burrito
Eggs, hashbrowns, halal bacon bits, cheese, and chipotle mayo.
Eggs
Three large eggs scrambled.
Waffles
Two pieces of waffles.

Sandwiches
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken smothered in Thai chili oil, herbed mayo spread.
Original Chicken Sandwich (no pickle)
Buttermilk fried chicken, pickles with Ali's Sauce spread.
Chick-in-Waffle Sandwich
Buttermilk Fried chicken smothered in Thai chili oil, Honey mustard stuffed in our buttery waffle.
Home Chicken Sandwich
Buttermilk fried chicken smothered in East-African clarified butter, herbed mayo spread and tomato slices.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich (no pickle)
Well seasoned grilled chicken with Ali sauce spread, pickles, and tomato slices.

A la carte
Single Chicken Tender
Single Waffle
Shrimp

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Recent Reviews

Used to be reliable and a joy to order from but the last few times my order was missing things such as pickles, the correct sauce, napkins.

Also some days the chicken breading is very dark and greasy like the oil needs to be changed, the collard greens were burnt and way too garlicky it was bitter.

Not sure what is going on with the kitchen.

Double check your order.
July 2025
The best chicken and waffles I’ve ever had! First time I had these was over pandemic when we ordered for take out. It took over an hour but when we opened the box, I was surprised that the waffles were not soggy from all the steam. It retain its texture, the flavor was semi sweet and I didn’t need to use syrup. That’s how I like my waffles and to me, that’s a major bonus.

The chicken was juicy even though it’s white meat. The flavor in the breading...
July 2025
Food is so good I had to come and leave a review through my job’s email! Awesome location with plenty of options. I got the Original Chicken Sandwich combo & it never disappoints. Definitely recommend getting it with their Ali’s Sauce. A must visit in City Heights. ✨
June 2025

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Ali's Chicken & Waffles

4350 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 736-4740