Columbia, South Carolina · Fine Dining
Kiki's Chicken & Waffles
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Red-velvet waffles, South Carolina soul and the family story behind a James Beard-recognized landmark.
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Kiki's Chicken & Waffles
Columbia · Fine Dining · Verified Sanctuary
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A family-run soul-food landmark known for fried chicken over classic or red-velvet waffles, live jazz, open mics and a welcoming atmosphere that has attracted national political and cultural figures.
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A recognizable Columbia food pilgrimage with strong regional identity, broad family appeal and a signature dish visitors can immediately understand.
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https://gmg-legacy.getsnworks.com/article/2023/03/boc23-kikichickenwaffles
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Press & Recognition
"Kitwanda and Tyrone Cyrus were James Beard Awards Best Chef: Southeast semifinalists (2024)"
"Kiki was a South Carolina Chef Ambassador and the restaurant is repeatedly voted a local favorite."
Kitwanda and Tyrone Cyrus were James Beard Awards Best Chef: Southeast semifinalists (2024)
Kiki was a South Carolina Chef Ambassador and the restaurant is repeatedly voted a local favorite.
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