Ali's Chicken & Waffles

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1139 6th Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
San Diegos favorite soul food has a new location- Alis Chicken & Waffles is now open in Downtown San Diego. From its beginnings in the back counter of Donut Star, Alis Chicken and Waffles is bringing the same flavor that the city has grown to love to their new spot, serving a halal rendition of the famous pairing alongside shrimp and grits, fried chicken sandwiches, and more. Ali, the Ethiopia-born entrepreneur recalls the impression waffles made on him as a young immigrant first arriving in a San Diego school. By the time he earned a business degree from San Diego State, he and a friend decided to launch the Alis Chicken brand. His chicken is seasoned in a blend of three flours, with a spicy option heated by Thai chilis.

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Kaylen A.
8/1/2025

This is my comfort meal. Anything they make is 10/10. My son loves the combo with chicken and fries. I get the spicy chicken sandwich with extra Ali's sauce on the side. Their sambusa is delicious...

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Jane L.
6/27/2025

Shout out to Ali's Chicken & Waffles for sponsoring lunch for the Black Entrepreneurs Leaders & Learners 5th Annual Business Summit today! I always want to show love to businesses that support...

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Y L.
5/3/2025

Came in for an unplanned lunch and was pleasantly surprised. The original chicken sandwich was juicy, hot, and crispy on arrival. It was definitely fresh, which was surprising since the wait was...

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Tye R.
1/30/2025

Found Ali's via EatOkra and decided to pop in for breakfast during our short layover. I was excited to learn that this is a halal restaurant which meant there would be zero limitations on what I...

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Katrina F.
3/25/2025

I live nearby so I've come here quite a bit and every single time this place hits the spot! I usually order either the Cluckfast Burrito or a Kid's Combo (I get full easily so just a tender +...

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