This. It's tough to find them done well, like 'snapper described. But when they do... Archived Message Posted by Tuscy on May 16, 2025, 11:11:46, in reply to "There's a pretty huge variance" Omg. Previous Message Some places just take a crappy waffle, toss some Sysco chicken fingers on top and drown the whole thing in maple syrup. That's meh. Other places really focus on how the waffle taste and texture works alongside the flavor of the chicken tenders and also maybe something other than just maple syrup. Previous Message I love a good basic breakfast or omelet and tend to never go outside my comfort range. My son says there amazing, and I should try Previous Message Slightly overcooked on the bottom of the yolk. Message Thread: | This response ↓ Made *almost* a perfect egg this morning: - longsnapper May 16, 2025, 7:16:13 Scrambled eggs >>> fried eggs * - meanjeans May 16, 2025, 19:08:41 Side note: How good are Chicken & Waffles? They look good, but never tried it. - ibdoc May 16, 2025, 11:01:17 I haven't been to Roscoe's in more than 20 years, but as I recall ... - complainant May 16, 2025, 13:39:48 When done well they are very good - CanHartlebHireSnider May 16, 2025, 12:57:50 Also good in theory, never good in execution. Tried multiple times at diff places, never impressed* - MC May 16, 2025, 12:10:35 As I said earlier, how is it even good in theory? - Sounder May 16, 2025, 12:11:31 I'm sorry you don't like fried chicken or waffles* - Dilbert May 16, 2025, 14:40:36 I like both of those things, I just don't think they go well together* - Sounder May 16, 2025, 15:32:17 Based solely on how they look, not by how they actually taste - IlliniSax05 May 16, 2025, 16:58:40 Guys. He isn't sharing an original thought. He is just parroting Bourdain* - Dilbert May 16, 2025, 17:04:38 I have literally no knowledge of Bourdain’s - Sounder May 17, 2025, 14:22:46 Chicken? Goooood. Waffles? Gooooood.* - Jackie May 16, 2025, 12:43:56 I'm beginning to think you don't know what chicken is* - longsnapper May 16, 2025, 12:15:39 It's breaded in brown carbs* - Sounder May 16, 2025, 12:54:51 fried chicken doesn't have nearly as many carbs as you seem to think it does - IlliniSax05 May 16, 2025, 13:00:29 I'm more talking about the brown on brown visual aspect of the dish - Sounder May 16, 2025, 13:02:28 it's a good thing how food tastes isn't impacted by how it looks - IlliniSax05 May 16, 2025, 13:07:51 I completely disagree with that premise - Sounder May 16, 2025, 13:37:17 If that were the case nobody would ever eat biscuits and gravy.* - Tortillini May 17, 2025, 14:14:46 Check out the brunch at Thyme* - Dilbert May 16, 2025, 11:58:28 There's a pretty huge variance - ISeeDeadHawkeyes May 16, 2025, 11:07:51 How's Cracker Barrel? That's where he ate them and loved it.* - ibdoc May 16, 2025, 11:24:16 Wouldnt know because I refuse to go there* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes May 16, 2025, 12:46:23 hot take: corporate boycotts are stupid - Sounder May 16, 2025, 12:55:31 Its not a boycott for moral reasons, I just don't like the place* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes May 16, 2025, 13:34:00 It’s* - Chilango May 17, 2025, 13:19:11 ooo - complainant May 17, 2025, 14:01:22 I just have no reason to ever go to a place like that - Sounder May 16, 2025, 13:38:05 And Chick-fil-A - ibdoc May 16, 2025, 13:09:15 In the early days of Facebook, I once posted - Sounder May 16, 2025, 13:38:57 I really don't get Chik-Fil-A - bjl63 May 16, 2025, 15:40:25 It's so perfectly cooked, and I love its simplicity - Sounder May 16, 2025, 15:50:42 Their food is prefectly cromulent - bjl63 May 16, 2025, 16:02:13 Sorry, I don't like brown carbs between brown carbs with a side of brown carbs - longsnapper May 16, 2025, 15:53:14 Lulz. * - harb May 16, 2025, 15:58:10 I boycott Chik-Fil-A. On Sundays.* - Illiniphil May 16, 2025, 13:41:44 With no knowledge or experience, I'm willing to bet the floor for cracker barrel - longsnapper May 16, 2025, 11:31:23 I'm no Cracker Barrel fan, but it seems like they could deliver on waffles* - Sounder May 16, 2025, 11:33:07 I'm actually not sure what they couldn't deliver on in the "heavy breakfast" category - longsnapper May 16, 2025, 11:35:14 THeir biscuits and gravy are every bit as good as you'd expect them to be. - Illiniphil May 16, 2025, 13:43:13 This. It's tough to find them done well, like 'snapper described. But when they do... - Tuscy May 16, 2025, 11:11:46 I love them when done right. Sweet, salty, spicy, savory perfection* - longsnapper May 16, 2025, 11:06:46 ^^^this^^^* - Illiniphil May 16, 2025, 11:12:51 I don't get it - Sounder May 16, 2025, 11:04:25 fried chicken isn't just carbs. and not all "brown food" tastes the same - IlliniSax05 May 16, 2025, 12:15:21 I enjoy them, and had them multiple ways. - EffinIllini May 16, 2025, 11:04:18 I had a fried chicken, egg and queso burrito for breakfast this morning.* - Warrin'_Illini May 16, 2025, 10:48:44 4 hard boiled eggs here. - illinilosch May 16, 2025, 11:51:07 I stopped buying the super bougie eggs because they've gotten so expensive - Sounder May 16, 2025, 13:07:07 I had a Black Dog California burrito for lunch yesterday - smoked tri-tip, French fries... - Tuscy May 16, 2025, 10:58:27 That...sounds phenomenal* - illini21 May 16, 2025, 15:51:40 dang I’ve been trying to eat out less but might have to make an exception * - lcubed May 16, 2025, 12:32:52 Sounds awesome* - EffinIllini May 16, 2025, 11:04:40 The other lunch special was BBQ brisket nachos. Maybe next week. * - Tuscy May 16, 2025, 11:12:24 Yum* - EffinIllini May 16, 2025, 11:13:23 *makes note* * - Warrin'_Illini May 16, 2025, 11:01:38 you inspired me to prepare bonbon’s deep fried fried eggs (with sausage and hash browns) - bbonb May 16, 2025, 10:45:00 Ummmm.....more info, please. - Illiniphil May 16, 2025, 11:13:35 get inside! - bbonb May 16, 2025, 15:53:15 I don't mind a slightly crispy edge but it's a little too much for my liking - IlliniSax05 May 16, 2025, 10:31:49 I take it you like pepper * - MC May 16, 2025, 10:46:04 just a sprinkle - IlliniSax05 May 16, 2025, 10:46:43 *pointsandfingers* - Tuscy May 16, 2025, 11:00:41 Both of these look great. * - IlliniRunner May 16, 2025, 10:43:04 Does look pretty good I must say.* - Chilango May 16, 2025, 8:47:57   Searching