Fat's Chicken and Waffles Nutrition Facts

Fat's Chicken and Waffles on Cherry Street is a Seattle institution for Southern comfort food. The fried chicken platter delivers 42g protein. The restaurant sits in Capitol Hill and is part of the broader Seattle, Washington dining scene.

Fried chicken is protein-heavy and fat-dense in equal measure. A single fried thigh runs 25g protein and 280 calories; a breast delivers 35-40g for around 350. The damage is in the carbs: biscuits, waffles, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes with gravy each add 300-500 calories. Get one piece of chicken with collard greens or coleslaw (vinegar-based, not creamy), and you'll land a macro-positive Southern plate.

For an athlete-ready order at Fat's Chicken and Waffles, anchor on the protein and swap or skip the calorie-heavy sides. Best macro pick: One fried piece (breast 35g protein, thigh 25g) with collards or vinegar slaw; skip the biscuit. Watch out for: Biscuits, waffles, mac and cheese, and gravy — typical sides add 300-500 calories each.

This guide is built from Fat's Chicken and Waffles's published menu and standard industry macro references for the dishes named above. Specific item calorie, protein, carb, and fat values vary by preparation, portion, and seasonal substitutions — always confirm with the restaurant if you're targeting a precise macro window. Updated weekly with the rest of the Healthy Eats Near Me catalog.