Fat's Chicken and Waffles Nutrition Facts
Last updated: May 12, 2026 · How we source & estimate these macros
Fat's Chicken and Waffles has 12 menu items with full macro data — calories, protein, carbs, and fat. Highest protein: Fried Chicken Wings (12, naked) (96 g protein, 1080 cal). Lowest calorie: Shrimp & Grits with Eggs (659 cal, 45 g protein).
Fat's Chicken and Waffles on Cherry Street is a Capitol Hill institution for Southern comfort food — fried chicken and waffles, biscuit sandwiches, shrimp and grits, and fried seafood.
This is fried food and the macros reflect it honestly: protein runs high, but so does fat. Shrimp & Grits with Eggs is the most efficient plate at 659 calories with 45g protein. The Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich lands 51g protein for 745 calories, and the Fried Catfish Sandwich carries 33g protein at 690 calories. The 12-count naked wings top the menu for protein at 96g, but at 1080 calories with 72g of fat they are a shared order rather than a solo one.
Best macro pick: Shrimp & Grits with Eggs (45g protein, 659 calories) or the Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich (51g protein, 745 calories). Watch out for Fat's Sampler — 1350 calories and 123g of carbs once the grits, biscuit and sides are counted — and the Fried Chicken & Waffle at 1170 calories.
These are estimates from Fat's Chicken and Waffles's published menu, not official nutrition data — values vary by preparation, portion and seasonal substitutions, so confirm with the restaurant if you are targeting a precise macro window.
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.
Fat's Chicken and Waffles Menu Nutrition — Calories & Macros
| Menu Item | Calories | Protein | Protein / 100 cal | Carbs | Fat | Fiber | Sugar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fried Chicken Wings (12, naked) High protein | 1080 | 96 g | 8.9 g | 2.0 g | 72 g | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Fried Chicken Breast Sandwich High protein | 745 | 51 g | 6.8 g | 53 g | 36 g | 3.0 g | 7.0 g |
| Shrimp & Grits with Eggs High protein | 659 | 45 g | 6.8 g | 41 g | 34 g | 2.0 g | 3.0 g |
| Biscuit Sandwich High protein | 963 | 57 g | 5.9 g | 56 g | 56 g | 2.0 g | 4.0 g |
| Fat's Sampler High protein | 1350 | 76 g | 5.6 g | 123 g | 64 g | 5.0 g | 3.0 g |
| Seafood Sampler High protein | 848 | 46 g | 5.4 g | 47 g | 52 g | 3.0 g | 4.0 g |
| Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Sandwich High protein | 960 | 49 g | 5.1 g | 86 g | 46 g | 2.0 g | 14 g |
| Fried Catfish Sandwich High protein | 690 | 33 g | 4.8 g | 55 g | 38 g | 2.0 g | 7.0 g |
| Fried Chicken & Waffle (Dinner) High protein | 1170 | 52 g | 4.4 g | 107 g | 64 g | 3.0 g | 30 g |
| Fried Chicken Thigh Sandwich High protein | 825 | 35 g | 4.2 g | 61 g | 52 g | 3.0 g | 7.0 g |
| Fried Shrimp Sandwich | 660 | 25 g | 3.8 g | 60 g | 34 g | 2.0 g | 7.0 g |
| Fat's Eggs Benedict | 890 | 28 g | 3.1 g | 63 g | 60 g | 2.0 g | 3.0 g |
Fat's Chicken and Waffles nutrition: frequently asked questions
What is the highest-protein item at Fat's Chicken and Waffles?
Fried Chicken Wings (12, naked) is the highest-protein pick at Fat's Chicken and Waffles, with 96 g of protein and 1080 calories.
What is the lowest-calorie option at Fat's Chicken and Waffles?
Shrimp & Grits with Eggs is the lowest-calorie option we track at Fat's Chicken and Waffles, at 659 calories with 45 g of protein.
What's the best macro-friendly order at Fat's Chicken and Waffles?
One fried piece (breast 35g protein, thigh 25g) with collards or vinegar slaw; skip the biscuit.
Does Fat's Chicken and Waffles have calorie and macro information?
We track 12 Fat's Chicken and Waffles menu items with calories, protein, carbs, and fat, estimated from published menus and standardized USDA data. Sort or filter the table above by any macro.
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