Roscoes Chicken and Waffles in San Diego could be opening soon – CBS News 8

In a three-word social media post, the company shared an updated rendering of the future restaurant located in Barrio Logan that has sat vacant and abandoned.

SAN DIEGO The long-rumored Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles in San Diego County is back on, the company announced on Thursday.

In a three-word social media post, the company shared an updated rendering of the future restaurant located at 1678 National Avenue in Barrio Logan that has sat vacant and abandoned.

Fans of the legendary chicken and waffle destination began asking the question San Diego has asked for years: when?

Roscoes didnt announce an official opening date or an update on the construction that has remained idle for months.

"For real this time?? you keep playing with my emotions," one comment reads.

CBS 8 has been Working for You to find out what's going on with the long-rumored restaurant.

In December 2023, CBS 8 learned that the Roscoes Chicken and Waffles site in Barrio Logan was under investigation after the city received complaints that the construction site had been abandoned and had regular squatters with drug use occurring on the property.

"No security fencing around the job site," the complaint reads. "No daily workers to prevent squatters."

Its grand opening has been pushed back multiple times since 2016, much to the dismay of San Diego County residents who have been waiting for the California-based soul food restaurant chain's arrival.

In December 2023, a spokesperson with the franchise told CBS 8 that the Barrio Logan location is still slated to open but didnt specify when.

"Our team is diligently working to pass next inspections and get the green light from the city," the restaurant's spokesperson said.

CBS 8 reached spoke to San Diego's Development Services Department who said the project is still in the works.

Work at 1678 National Ave. is ongoing, with the most recent inspection having occurred earlier in 2023. Were here to work with them to continue progress on this anticipated addition to Barrio Logan.

Roscoes Barrio Logan location would have added to the seven Southern California franchises with restaurants in Long Beach, Pasadena, West Los Angeles, Inglewood, La Brea, Anaheim and Hollywood.

The soul food restaurant chain is known for its chicken and waffles dish, but also serves other soul food staples such as giblets, candied yams and grits.

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