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KFC ain't got nothing on this place. I went here with a few co-workers for lunch. I'm not generally a fried chicken kind of girl, but I gave into the peer pressure that day. I ordered the 2 pieces of chicken with fries out of a little window in a wall. After a short wait I received my food and my co-workers and I took a seat no where else but the ground across from the restaurant (I use this term very loosely here).
So even though the accommodations (ground seating in an alley) were less than desirable, I have no complaints about the meal. The chicken, fries, and bread were delectable. I hear they also have some amazing red velvet cupcakes, but I didn't have one. Fried chicken killed my calorie count for the day.
Pluses? Fried chicken. Waffles.
Drawbacks? Served out of a window in an alley and with only outdoor seating, the food gets cold FAST.
As a spin-off of the main restaurant, Little Skillet definitely serves the SOMA lunch crowd... or whoever decides to hit up 330 Ritch early enough to eat before they get f'd up at the club. I'm almost positive the chicken is better here then it is as Farmerbrown. I was a happy camper for sure but again, the food got cold real quick.
Well, there we were. Three girls on our lunch break: wearing suits and squatting on milk crates in a sunny alleyway while furtively eating our friend chicken, glancing around nervously every time a car passed by. It wasn't exactly a comfortable dining experience, but was the food worth it? Heck yeah.
I got a 2-piece + side lunch box. The fried chicken was scrumptious: hot, juicy, crispy, and well-seasoned. Not too greasy, and not too fatty. In my opinion, it was just right. At Christina C.'s insistence, I shook some add'l seasoning on, for flavor enhancement. I chose macaroni salad as my side, on the advice of a previous yelper. The macaroni salad is lovely: pesto-y, crispy veggie-y, non-mayonnaise-y goodness. It's got a nice vinegar bite. The biscuit itself was the only thing I wasn't crazy for- alone, it was only "fine". Luckily, I had the foresight to order a $1 side of mushroom gravy. One dunk, and that so-so biscuit became so-good!
Check this place out, it's good eats. It's also quite an experience eating fried chicken with your fingers while hunkered down on a milk crate, low bench, curbside, or loading dock. The food is so good that your self-consciousness over nibbling at food in an alleyway like a common street rat will just disappear in a fog of chicken fried heaven.
I had great hopes for this place after reading the reviews, especially since it is just around the corner from where I live, so perfect for those home office days.
I have tried both their salads (with chicken), as well as a Latte at Centro. The chicken was really junk food, and really worth (max) 1 star. The Latte looked good and tasted quite OK, but was cold. 2 stars.
Would I go there again to have a salad?
Unfortunately, not.
Freaking Yelp. Always hyping shit up and its totally nothing to be amazed about. soggy ass waffles, decent chicken and disgusting maple syrup. what the hell are you guys using? Lemonade was sour. Grits were way to thick. Ugh. Overrated.
*Oh and the plaid, beanie, skinny jean wearing hipster sitting outside doesn't make this place any hipper...BUT MIA working the counter does. lol. check it out. it's so RAD. Sike. Sorry but Bentley doesn't dig the hipster or the hipster loved squatting grounds. F'me for falling into the hype and for using the word RAD.. TWICE. hah.
Another spot where 2.5 stars is really what I'd like to put down, alas.
I grew up in LA, we've got Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles. That's my gold standard. This place didn't live up. I wanted to order, then go sit some where nearby and enjoy, but that was really just a big concrete block. And the food comes in a paper box, not really what I want to eat a mess of chicken, melty butter, and syrup in.
Heres the fat kid in me: Really? Thats it? Chicken and waffles, has in my experience, sent me into a severe food coma thanks to portion size and decadence. Not so much here. The fried chicken is good and all, but it didn't change my life. Did i mention i wanted just more?
So, yay, a chicken and waffles place near my house. Boo, wish it was more....real?
I took a group of co-workers here for lunch one day. I think productivity at our office dropped significantly that afternoon, as we all entered food comas.
great chicken, but i was sincerely disappointed in the grits.
The chicken and waffle window is hopping every time I stop by. We (a group of 5) actually piled in the car at Laurel Heights and drove all the way across town for lunch. I thought we would take our (and the other two orders) back to the office but, no, they all sat right down on the curb and started smacking their lips over the fried chicken. I'm pretty sure Little Skillet has 4 new customers (plus the 2 that did take out). Great lunch, good time.
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Sandy C. took me here for a birthday lunch. As I write this review, I wish I was back on that little bench, sitting in the sun, with crumbs on my face and chicken in hand.
Brown sugar and black pepper biscuits
Excellente. The density and moistness of the biscuit was perfect. The brown sugar caramelized and made the top slightly chewy and sweet. The black pepper was a beautiful and unexpected contrast to the sweetness.
Fried chicken - dark meat only
I could have eaten another five pieces (everyday for the rest of my life) but I can't afford to buy new clothes.
Regular biscuit with sausage gravy
Same excellent biscuit sans sugar and pepper. Gravy was tasty with a hint of curry (?).
Waffle of the day - Apple Jack with sour cream
I have to admit that I loved the waffle more than the toppings. Next time I'm getting a clean waffle.
Chicken and Waffles. I'll say it again, so I can be sure you digested it. Chicken and Waffles. Do it. Do it now.
There are chicken and waffles, then there are Chicken and Waffles. This place has the latter. They don't mess around with all kinds of crazy variations or deconstructed dishes. No, no, no- they are traditionalists and they do it right. Since Gussie's opened up in the Fillmore, I've heard more people talking about chicken and waffles than ever before. Do yourself a favor. Skip Gussie's and just do Little Skillet. And you can thank me later. I accept payment in the form of Chicken and Waffles.
I am guilty of kidnapping Erica. But she was kind of asking for it.
On Tuesday, I nabbed Erica from work and I brought her to an undisclosed location so I could gorge myself on chicken and waffles.
This place is located in an alley. A one-way alley luckily so I could watch for cops and meter maids. It's a window, and they served the most delicious food in cardboard boxes.
I got a 2 piece chicken and waffle combo with sausage gravy. Though the gravy was effing delicious, it was $2 for a container the size of eye cream.
The waffle was dusted with powdered sugar and I destroyed it in 4 bites. Sure, I drowned it in maple syrup. But it didn't stand a chance.
And the chicken. By the wrath of Thor. I have never had a religious experience before eating this chicken. There was one time I had some bad shrimp and I thought I saw demons, but that was completely different.
This chicken was hot, steaming, well seasoned, crunchy, supple, not fatty and it was mine to eat.
I'd lied to my BF about where I was that morning. The taste of the chicken made me feel really guilty. As if I was really doing something immoral and hiding it from my BF. Something more than mere epicurious promiscuity. The fried chicken was so good, I felt GUILT.
And now, the day before thanksgiving, all I can think about is when I can sin again.
Everyone knows the fried chicken and waffles are amazing though the chicken can occasionally be a little dry and ends up tasting weird. That's the only reason I am leaving 1 star off. PROMISE: if I have a streak of 3 good chicken experiences, I will restore the fifth star to its rightful place.
The real hidden gem is the Egg McMahon. This is the end-all, be-all of breakfasts. It looks like a train wreck when you open the box but just know that each bite will be a bonanza for the tastebuds. Enjoy.
They are open M-F through 3pm and Sat for brunch. Why they aren't on Sunday I don't know -- hopefully that's coming soon.
Went here for lunch yesterday. It's pretty cool to order in an alley and then sit on the curb to eat. They have free self-serve ice water, so you don't necessarily need to pay extra for a drink (or wait for someone to refill your water). It sounds like this place gets super busy at lunchtime, but yesterday we only had to wait a few minutes to order and another few minutes to get our food. Maybe it's because it's Thanksgiving week and there aren't as many people at work.
Anyway, I went with the Pulled Pork Po' Boy and thought it was just okay. The flavor of the pork was nothing above standard, but the worst part was that the meat was on the dry side. To combat this, you would think that they would have a good helping of cole slaw to help give it some moisture...but no, they give you barely any when compared with the heaping mass of dry pork. But on the bright side, the cole slaw was not as mayo-heavy as other slaw I've had.
I found the chips too salty, though I was impressed with the texture, which was crispy in some places and a little softer in others; you can definitely tell that they're fresh-baked, which I liked. The pickle they give you is really tasty; it's like a mix of sweet and dill. The only thing about the pickle is that it's so small compared to the size of the sandwich and the portion of chips.
Too many things went wrong for me to give this place 4 stars. However, the fried chicken looked great, so I'm gonna give it a try next time I'm there. What also looked really good was the cobb salad, which has really good-looking pieces of bacon and chunks of their fried chicken on top of crispy vegetables and sliced avocado.
Really good food (had the fried chicken & waffles, and a side of potato salad). Fair pricing but cash only. Short wait. Parking is tough. Limited seating (outside). Wafts of sewage in the area while eating. It's good for what it is.
Being from Louisiana, I take fried chicken pretty seriously. This place would definitely survive around the LSU campus - but here in SOMA it is a STAND-OUT. Yum. One SUNNY (important part of the experience - otherwise, I'd give it 3 stars) lunch day, I walked down the alley and grabbed a box of chicken, fries and a biscuit (nice to get a biscuit after I was denied by the horrible "louisiana" chicken place around the corner on King - yuck - why do people go there?)
+1 Star for good chicken
+1 Star for hot sauces aplenty to shake all over your entire box
+1 Star for Abita Root Beer - the perfect sweetness to counter the spice & salt (I prefer this over the waffle - I must admit, I'm not a fan of waffles with chicken - there are so many sides that go better.)
+1 Star for the sunny loading dock you lounge on and eat out of your box, chatting with random, creative, fun people.
This place is absolutely wonderful ... if only it had a Rincon Hill location ... or maybe Yerba Buena where I could reach more easily from my FiDi office during the workweek.
Anyway, the chicken is very good .... and those red velvet cupcakes, mmmmmm .... I tried the food out at the Taste of South Beach/Mission Bay Street Fair in South Park earlier this fall, but I hope to find an excuse to visit their window to try some of the sandwiches or other tasty sounding options.
Came here a few weekends ago to grab some fryyyy cheeken and waffles. You basically order at a window, grab your food, and then take up some real estate outside to eat your food. I don't know if it was that particular weekend, but there were also some vendors for lack of a better word selling other food right outside on the street.
Much like some other reviews, this place is hit and miss (this visit was definitely a miss). I feel as if the food would have tasted a whole degree better had it just been HOT or even reallllly warm? Our food was barely luke warm which kind of killed it for me personally. The waffle was cold and soggy, chicken was as if it might have been fried and sitting on a counter for some time... and grits were just... grits. Also, the biscuits were nothing special especially with the cold sausage gravy on top of it. If you are wondering how long we let it sit, let's just say we grabbed it as soon as it was at the window and popped it open to eat it within a minute. I really don't know if little skillet deserves a second try, because the outcome could very well be the same.
I do like this place - it's always taunting me with fried chicken smells as I stop by Cento next door for a morning coffee or pastry.
Why 3 stars? Well, the food is pretty tasty. I've had the breakfast po'boy sandwich (awesome hangover food because it's huge and has bacon, plus i dump tapatio all over it). The price however? $9. Seems a little high for breakfast. Which means I only get to enjoy this little treat if I'm reeeally hungover, or just got paid. Or both.
I've had the fried chicken and I think it's pretty good - not the best fried chicken I've ever eaten but it's good. A couple days ago I tried the bisciuts and gravy ($5) and that was actually probably my favorite! The gravy was so savory and creamy. It was probably about a million calories in one serving too...
So I'm torn - the food is heavy, salty and good but the prices are a bit much for me depending on the item. Also there is regularly a very long line there at lunch which can be a deterrent.
I'd say definitely try it if you're in the area!
Farmer Brown's Little Skillet is way better than the Chicken n Waffles from 3rd! The Chicken is always so juicy and tasty never dry.. The mushroom gravy is a good addition to the chicken as well. THe waffles are pretty good with powdered sugar..
There isn't anywhere to sit so if you are planning on checkin this spot out know that you're takin it to go.. Try to get there a little early and beat the lunch hour rush.
Though I've eaten meat on-and-off throughout my 27 years on the planet, a large portion of my adult life was dedicated to only eating plants and a few fleshy creatures like seafood and the occasional turkey breast. Now that I've moved to San Francisco, I've all but abandoned my previous ways of eating in favor of opening my culinary horizons in a city that thrives on fantastic food from any-and-all sources imaginable.
Though I'm not eating beef quite yet, and foie gras will always be off limits... I've been hooked on fried chicken and waffles. That savory VS sweet combo that always received such critical acclaim at Roscoe's in Los Angeles while I was growing up in So Cal just stalked me like a thief in the night. Though I've still yet to try Roscoe's, there are some great spots in the city for the seemingly unusual tag-team combo, and you bet your ass that I'm eventually going to try 'em all.
Farmerbrown's Little Skillet is about a 10 minute walk from my office here in SOMA, so it's the perfect distance when craving something as bad for you as fried chicken. If this place were just down the block, I'd probably balloon to 300lbs in no time. At least the 20 minute round trip burns off a few calories before ingesting hot, greasy fry oil. Well, that's what I tell myself, at least....
Of the three or so places I've tried in the city, these guys have the best fried chicken I've tasted. In fact, it just might be the best fried chicken I've ever had (keeping in mind I'm not so well versed in this meat eating thing). The chicken they use is of the organic, free-range Petaluma variety http://www.petalumapou..., so the guilt level is at a minimum and you can be sure you're eating the highest quality fried white meat available anywhere in California. Let's see KFC try to pull that off, eh?
In addition to chicken and waffles, they have a whole host of other comfort food goodies to choose from as well. Salads, po'boy sandwiches, grits, pastries, and more. Best of all, it's fast and totally affordable.
Don't be thrown off by the back alley thing on Ritch. It's not nearly as seedy as others would make it out to be. Plus, it's only open until 3:00pm daily, so what kind of criminal activity can possibly go down before Oprah hits the airwaves on CBS??
Oh - cash only! No credit cards, amigos.
These waffles are truly great when they're hot and fresh, just made, especially if you like yours on the eggier side of waffle~town. When cold and soggy (and this happens way too often) they taste too eggy, and not so good.
The chicken's also uneven - when fried at the right temps, it's pretty good, up there with front porch, but way too often the result in your box is a greasy mess. Like they couldn't get the oil hot enough and just left the birds in there for too long. Look, I know its fried chicken.. and I'm not having it for lunch cause I'm watching my calories. But fried chicken is about taste. And it never has to taste that greasy. It should never be THAT greasy. Especially at their primo prices. And you know they know it, the business just seems to lack quality control. If I were farmerbrown I'd be pissed and take my name off.
Salad with the chicken and biscuit off the specials menu's not bad, but you're not really here for salad, are you?
But what really chaps my ass, andy, are the faces at the counter. I mean would it kill you, really?, to crack a smile now and then? Try it. I dare you.
OK, I originally wrote this review super pissed, but within just a few hours of me posting it, Christian from Little Skillet sent me a very sincere apology. It is much appreciated; I'll give you guys another chance.
In other news, the fried chicken was delicious.
Original review follows:
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I decided to try this place with a coworker, and arrived to hear "Boom Bye Bye" playing loudly from the kitchen. For anyone not aware, it's a song about beating and murdering homosexuals. Charming. It was particularly insulting and hurtful to hear it since Buju Banton actually managed to land a gig in San Francisco a few weeks ago, and remains completely unapologetic about his hateful murder music.
I'd love to say I stormed out right then and there, but I was worried I'd end up with some spit in my food, so I waited until I got my waffles (which were acceptable, I guess) to let the chef know I thought his musical selection was offensive. I didn't want to create a scene. His reaction was somewhere between "meh" and "what gives"? I'm so happy for him that he has the privilege to not care. Perhaps he's never been on the wrong end of a gay-bashing.
Never eating there again.
Try to come here on a warm sunny day..... try not to come after noon if you're in a rush and need to head back to the office.
The chicken here is great... tastes just like the one you'll get from their restaurant! I'm not too sure about their waffles, it's not all that great! Molasses chicken wings, blah... tea is refreshing. This is still a great spot to grab some lunch, enjoy the warm day, and eat while sitting on the floor!
I freaking love their chicken...but I have to say..I was disappointed today.
My officemates called in an order for 8 of us..I got my chicken box--they were out of the cucumber salad--no biggie...but my chicken was COLD :( No..it wasn't luke warm..it tasted cold..so did the biscuit...
This place is so hit or miss...and I hate it when I miss...
It's 1pm on Friday and I am having a food coma at my desk.... I don't mind it at all..since I just… Read more »
This little gem is one of the best places to grab a bite in the neighborhood of SOMA/Mission Bay. This is southern comfort food at its finest. Many good things to try. Grits and biscuits are great. Chicken is tender juicy and tasty. I'm looking to go back and try their waffles.
Only drawback is their early closing time of 3:30pm. (M-S)
WAFFLES: YUM
FRIED CHICKEN: DOUBLE YUM
GRAVY: I COULD SIP IT LIKE SOUP
guess you'd say i'm a fan, considering the fact that i'm willing to drive from san jose just to get a bite. the only place i've ever been where i have to make my own seat AND table (out of crates) without a single complaint. my guess: THE FOOD.
Tried the chicken and waffle combo here at Little Skillet/330 Ritch while in attendance for Amel Larrieux's midnight concert. The chicken was so good and complimented the waffle. It was moist, crunchy and tasty. Pretty genius to have this at 330 Ritch's venue especially when you've got a pretty good buzz going on and you don't want to drive too far to get a decent meal.
I think I want to come back and try their shrimp po'boy.
One of the better Fried chicken places in this neighborhood. It is a pleasant surprise to find such a gem in this area. We came in here for a quick bite to try their fried chicken. It's moist, crunchy, juicy and seasoned very well. The restaurant is in an alley way of Ritch. I like the vibe here. A cool fried chicken kiosk that serves up some really good grub. There are a few benches scattered around and some milk crates to sit on. Don't come here expecting to sit on a table and be served.
Priced reasonably and great to have on a nice day!!!
The lady that works the weekends is super friendly.
Don't let the location fool you. Nestled in that little alleyway lies some of the best fried chicken served in all of SF.
The first bite took me to a state of euphoria. Warm, crispy, seasoned fried (yet surprisingly light) skin, and juicy chicken meat, marinating in my mouth, yum. They also offer a great selection of sides and their red velvet cupcakes? DEEELICIOUS. Way better than stupid ol' Sprinkles if you ask me.
My only complaint?
Why did the 2 pieces of chicken not fill me up? :(
At work we used to joke that it was a little piece of the Mission in SOMA because of the dirty alley and some of the patrons, but really it's great food.
The fried chicken is good, the waffles are good, but my favorite part is the red velvet cupcakes - they are huge and come with gobs of cream cheese ice cream.
Most of the sides were not terrific, but not bad, either. The macaroni salad was my favorite, but certainly not something I'd say you have to try.
Chicken and waffles...oh, how I've missed you!
Our first official breakfast in our new neighborhood...chicken and waffles from Farmerbrown's, sitting on milk crates and eating off of a wooden bench on a loading dock. AND Blue Bottle coffee! Isn't life great?!
I went to college in LA where we could go to Roscoe's on a whim. I haven't had chicken and waffles since my last visit down south. Now my craving has been fulfilled...and it's only a block away!
The fried chicken is juicy, extra crispy, and has a little kick in the batter. The waffle is buttery. The syrup was perfect on the crispy chicken.
So far this is my favorite breakfast place in the new 'hood. We've been twice in a month...and I can't wait to go back!
I have died and gone to fried chicken heaven...
Extra light breading. Extra crispy skin. Extra moist chicken. (And it was a piece of breast!) The waffle is just icing on the cake.
Somehow Little Skillet does it better than the original Farmerbrown. Go figure.
Their version of shrimp po'boy was sauteed and not fried. Not really how I like it and it's currently sitting on my dining table left barely touched. The house made chips though is all gone.
Little Skillet has great food. I'm never disappointed at the quality.
That said, the portions are waaaay too big on many of their items, and the cost reflects this. I would be broke and obese if I ate here every day. I wish they'd offer smaller sizes on most/all of their items.
2PC Chicken Box + side + Angel Biscuit
The fried chicken was absolutely wonderful. It possessed the kind of skin that you would eat by itself when there is no more chicken left...until you realize your just eating fried skin.
I give the macaroni salad an A+ (they ran out of potato salad!!)
It wasn't drenched in mayo or whatever goo one tends to associate with it. This was a fresh thin coat of sauce of a pesto-esque nature. And a couple veggie crunchies were thrown in for good measure and texture.
"Angel" Biscuit is a bit of an overstatement. Not exactly fluffy or appealing enough for me to take any more than two bites. Maybe if it was warm it would have tasted better, it was a bit mehh for my taste.
I am not a fan of ANY fried food, period. Why not? I don't know, just like I don't drink soft drinks/beer.
I don't eat meat often, only when my body cries out loud for some animal protein. Today was the day. I was searching desperately in my hood for some meat for lunch. Don't want any soup/bread/dressing/veggies/fancy stuff, so Ironside/butler and chef/fringale/south beach cafe/d'urso are out. What else is within walking distance that offers MEAT, as it is? FARMERBROWN'S! Less than a block away from me, PERFETTO!
The special waffle, with spiced mango chutney, toasted coconut, and whipped cream gets 5 starts! The chicken is 3.5 stars, could be crispier, but the thigh was incredibly juicy! (yeah, no white meat for me, thanks!)
On a beautiful sunny day in November, fried chicken+waffle+iced coffee from blue bottle+sitting at the curb+garbage truck driving by=priceless!
Amazing chicken and pretty good waffles. Came here on a sat surrounded by all these other little stands including the creme brûlée cart
Awesome experience
It's like the best parts of Bojangles, Hot Sauce Williams, and KFC all rolled into one! I ordered a 2 piece + waffle and sweet tea. The chicken was tender and the breading wasn't terrible greasy (like KFC), and the waffle was a nice piece of desert. Bojangle's still has the best sweet tea in the world, but this sweet tea was leaps and bounds ahead of anything from a bottle.
The restaurant is located in an alley, and the food is so delicious that people just hang out in the alley and eat it -- this was honestly one of my favorite parts of the Farmerbrown's Little Skillet experience.
I heart Little Skillet. I read about a review in The Examiner so I couldn't wait to go when a friend recommended that we go there for lunch. They do not take cash but there is an ATM machine at the coffee shop next door. There are usually lines there by 12pm although it does move pretty quickly. Unless you want to sit at the loading dock across the street, plan on bringing the food back to your office or eating it on the way back.
Their fried chicken stayed crunchy even after my 10-15 minute hike back to the office and the wait time to get all 5 of our orders. I ordered a 2 piece chicken and they accidentally gave me a 3 piece chicken but I couldn't finish it after I ate the side and the biscuit. (If I was starving then I suppose that I could have finished the whole thing.)
My only complaint is that they should have more spots throughout the city.
I saw a segment on Little Skillet on Eye on the Bay then read some of the reviews on Yelp.
We were in the area and decided to check it out on a Saturday afternoon. It wasn't too busy. We ordered:
1. 3 pcs chicken and waffle: chicken was so dry, we needed water to get it down and it was bland... where's the seasoning. Waffle was okay, waffles should be crispy on the outside and soft and tender inside, this was soft in and out.
2. Creole shrimp po-boy. It tasted like Chinese style shrimp and green pepper stir-fry on a bun.
3. Seasoned french fries. Where's the seasoning???
Been there, tried it, and don't need to go back!
Within 5 minutes of getting the fried chicken, I devoured every last crispy, yet moist, morsel. It seriously is the best fried chicken I've ever tasted. The other items on the menu are so-so, like the pulled pork sandwich, and I found the seasoned fries to be ridiculously salty.
But that chicken - winner winner fo sho!!!
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