Frankly, I was skeptical; I’d traveled too far from the South to believe true, deep-cut soul food could exist in the middle of Arizona. But then the plate arrived: a towering monument of impossibly crisp fried chicken, lightly dusted with proprietary seasoning, resting next to a fluffy, syrup-drenched waffle.
One bite, and my skepticism evaporated. I understood immediately why the locals here don’t just eat at Lo-Lo’s-they actively defend it. Walking into Lo-Lo’s Chicken & Waffles feels like stepping into a family kitchen where everyone knows your name.
This Arizona soul food café has been serving up comfort plates since 1997, and the locals guard their favorite dishes with fierce pride…