Sweet Chick in Long Island City
It’s been a while since I wanted to try Sweet Chick, a popular restaurant that started years ago in Williamsburg and has now expanded with several locations in New York, one of them being in Long Island City. It is the one we visited on a Saturday morning, going early as, each time we passed in front of it, it was packed. We got lucky as there were only few tables available at 11:30am and got sit between to groups who unfortunately were a bit loud.
Sweet Chick serves southern comfort food like shrimp and grits, Mac and cheese, and of course fried chicken that interestingly they also propose vegetarian. I was expecting to see a fried chicken sandwich for brunch as you see that more and more on restaurants menu, probably trying to compete with the Popeye’s and likes out there. So I went for he fried chicken and waffle that looked very appetizing. And was superb: they surely know how to cook the chicken that was delightfully crispy and moist. The waffle was also very good, chewy and not soggy.
Chicken and waffle at Sweet Chick in Long Island City
Waffle at Sweet Chick in Long Island City
There were few vegetarian options and Jodi decided to go for the eggs (scrambled) that were served with house potatoes. Good overall but nothing special.
Scrambled eggs at Sweet Chick in Long Island City
We also ordered a biscuit, thinking that they probably make some amazing ones, but I admit that I was disappointed: it was a bit dry and had spices on top (I guess paprika) that threw off the taste a bit.
Biscuit at Sweet Chick in Long Island City
Despite that, I liked my meal at Sweet Chick and I am curious to try their dinner. I will have to check it out!
Enjoy (I did)!
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Sweet Chick -46-42 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101