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There is no other dish that says soul food more than chicken and waffles. This classic Southern meal combines savory, crispy fried chicken and sweet waffles for a perfect plate of food. Depending on where you get it, chicken and waffles comes with butter and syrup, or it might have fruit and whipped cream. In Temecula, several local restaurants serve up their own version of this classic dish. Take a look at some of the best places to get chicken and waffles. Penfold's Cafe and Bakery Penfold's Cafe on Old Town Front Street has a huge menu with lots of breakfast options, including their famous fried chicken and waffles. It comes with butter and syrup, along with fresh eggs cooked just the way you like. The chicken is perfectly breaded and fried, and the waffle is a golden brown Belgian waffle. While you need to try the chicken and waffles at Penfold's, there are many other delicious menu items too. The giant cinnamon roll French toast is a sweet treat. It's a huge old-fashioned cinnamon roll that comes sliced, dipped in egg batter, and cooked to a golden brown. All the omelets on the menu come with three eggs, and you can choose from the chicken enchilada omelet, the turkey bacon, the Denver, and many more. Mo's Egg House Customers voted Mo's Egg House the No. 1 breakfast and lunch in the area, and for a good reason. The menu offers so many delicious dishes to choose from, including chicken and waffles. When you order this, you'll get a Belgian waffle and a fried chicken breast, thigh, wing, and leg. This large meal is sure to fill you up whether you order it to start your day at breakfast or you get it for lunch. Broken Yolk Cafe Head to the Broken Yolk Cafe on Ynez Road in Temecula for fantastic chicken and waffles. This place adds a twist to one of their chicken and waffles options and serves it as a Benedict. It comes with two Belgian waffle quarters topped with crispy fried chicken tenders, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. You can also get classic chicken and waffles with crispy fried all-white meat chicken tenders served on a whole Belgian waffle and topped with powdered sugar, pecan drizzle, and whipped butter. Blackbird Tavern Blackbird Tavern is a gastropub in Temecula that offers brunch on the weekends. The menu takes the classic chicken and waffles and turns it into an upscale meal. It's made with brined chicken, a bacon and cheddar waffle, pure maple syrup, and chicken veloute. This hearty meal will satisfy your craving for sweet and savory at the same time. Other brunch classics on the menu include the Blackbird Bennie with poached eggs, crispy bacon, roasted tomato, crispy potatoes, and chive hollandaise. This all comes on top of sourdough toast. Whether you want classic fried chicken and waffles topped with rich butter and sweet maple syrup or you're looking for a unique twist on this Southern favorite, you can find it in Temecula. Image via Pixabay

Sometimes it's hard to get up early, especially after enjoying a late night out with friends and family. But what happens if you wake up famished and missed breakfast? Luckily, that's when brunch comes into play. Typically served between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., brunch is available at many spots all across the country. If you're in the Temecula, California, area, check out these fantastic brunch spots. Creekside Grille At Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards on Rancho California Road, the Creekside Grille is open for brunch on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Enjoy a variety of stations, including omelets, waffles, seafood, carving, and dessert. The price of the buffet is a flat cost, but those who are members of the winery's wine club receive a discount. You can also opt for the buffet and unlimited sparkling wine. There is a two-hour dining limit during the buffet. You must make reservations if your party consists of 11 people or more. The restaurant is open rain or shine, and if the weather cooperates, you can sit outside near the grapevines on the covered patio. Toast Located on Temecula Parkway, Toast is a brunch spot open seven days a week that specializes in made-from-scratch food. Try its crab cake Benedict, with house-made crab cakes, capers, poached eggs, and classic hollandaise sauce. Another option is its corned beef hash, which consists of house-cured corned beef, rosemary potatoes, bell peppers, onions, garlic, Brussels sprouts, and two eggs. You could also opt for a flight of beer and bacon. This brunch spot, which began service in 2017, also serves cocktails, including an espresso martini, and Bloody Marys. 1909 Temecula A sister restaurant to Toast, 1909 Temecula opened its doors in 2014 and pays homage to the Machado building where the restaurant and bar currently reside. Today, the building serves as a place where you can enjoy handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, and unique food offerings. Brunch is available Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Try the chorizo skillet, watermelon roasted beet salad, or bison burger, which are among the many offerings. The brunch menu has an entire page dedicated to brunch drinks, including the classic Bloody Mary, cantaloupe sangria, and Mexican coffee. You can enjoy your food and beverages on the huge patio or sit inside and enjoy a pub-like atmosphere. If you want to bring your canine companion, 1909 Temecula offers recycled disposable dog bowls, and you can purchase chicken breast, burger patty, boneless rib eye steak, or pupcakes (mini cupcakes for your dog). When in the Temecula area, make it a priority to check out one of these stellar brunch places. Whether you're in the mood to eat near grapevines, to talk with your friends over a few specialty brunch cocktails, or to bring your dog with you, Temecula has you covered. At any of these locations, you'll be sure to leave with your stomach full of delicious food and beverages. The hardest part might be deciding which one to check out first. Image via Pixabay