Overview
- No Knife Chicken & Waffles opened on Sunday, Sept. 6, and its online menu lists items such as a $15 plain waffle, $25 flavored waffles, a $45 Soulfood Cornbread Waffle, and add-ons like six wings for $10.
- A Charlotte Observer reporter said he arrived before the 10 a.m. opening and waited roughly three hours to receive his food, with multiple outlets noting long lines and slow service on opening day.
- Public reaction on X and other platforms skewed negative about the prices while some users defended them as consistent with modern dining costs in larger cities.
- DaBaby responded in an interview with Queen City News by defending the menu as made from “real homemade waffle batter” and saying he prioritizes quality over low prices.
- The episode highlights a common tension around celebrity restaurants where premium menu positioning and early operational problems can shape local reputation and may lead observers to watch for price or service changes next.