Twice monthly (on the 7th and 27th) Noke News writes about an experience in local area dining.

Introduction

You may remember Thelma’s Chicken-n-Waffles as previously having a location open on Melrose Avenue. But, currently the restaurant is located at 526 Orange Avenue in Roanoke, which is at the corner of Williamson Road. The restaurant offers a wide variety of southern-style dishes and sides for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, in a quaint dining environment.

Thelma's Chicken-n-Waffles Located on Orange Avenue, at the Corner of Williamson Road

When I set out to eat at Thelma’s Chicken-n-Waffles I really wasn’t sure what to expect. I mean, I like chicken, and I love waffles, but it never occurred to me to eat both simultaneously. Boy, was I in for a treat!

What I Ordered

Of course I had to try the staple entree of chicken and waffles. I even remember while waiting for the food a sense of puzzlement came over me. I saw the picture of the meal on the menu and knew what to expect from having eaten the items before, but just not together.

Chicken and Waffles with Fried Potatoes at Thelma's

Then, the meal arrived, and after the first bite I realized this would be a special treat. The entree is also served with a side order of fried potatoes, and overall includes just the right size portions of every item. After several minutes the plate was clean and my belly full (but not over-full). I could go on with a number of adjectives to describe the meal, but when a meal is good I think it’s best to just simply say that and leave it.

I had ordered it with the boneless chicken for around $9-10, but there are other options such as chicken fingers, wingettes, or bone-n-breast.

Other Specialties

Thelma’s also has a very extensive menu with a wide variety of other specialties including ribs, wings, and catfish entrees, and deli-style sandwiches. If I counted correctly, the menu had a total of 6 pages of selections and I’m looking forward to trying something else next time. The Mac & Cheese looks especially good. Check out the commercial for Thelma’s (Note: Adobe Flash Player required to view).

In a Nutshell

The signature meal of Chicken and Waffles was very good, no doubt about it. And, overall the pricing was rather reasonable for food that tasted like it was genuinely homemade. The prep time does take a short while, but after the food arrives it’s definitely worth the wait.