Carnival Chicken & Waffles Menu
Carnival Cruise Line’s Chicken, Waffles & Waves menu combines several versions of fried chicken with waffles, barbecue favorites, and classic comfort-food sides. The menu is straightforward, with choices ranging from classic and spicy fried chicken to chicken tenders, a crispy chicken burger, pork, brisket, and waffles.
The photographed menu below provides a look at the food selections offered under the Chicken & Waffles branding. For cruisers researching Carnival food and dining before a sailing, it can be useful for seeing the actual dishes and dietary markings shown on the menu.
Fried Chicken Options
Chicken takes center stage on the menu, with several different preparations available.
Classic Fried Chicken is described as juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside, with gravy. Passengers looking for something with more heat can choose the Spicy Fried Chicken.
The menu also includes a Crispy Chicken Burger served on soft buns with pickles, tangy mayo, and lettuce.
Saucy Chicken Tenders provide another option. The tenders can be ordered with buffalo sauce, sticky Korean sauce, or crispy plain.
For a sweet-and-spicy combination, the Hot Honey Glazed Fried Chicken consists of crispy fried chicken drizzled with sweet and spicy hot honey.
Chicken and Waffles
Naturally, waffles are also part of the menu.
Fluffy Waffles are offered as a side to accompany a favorite chicken dish. This gives passengers the option of putting together the classic chicken-and-waffles combination while choosing their preferred style of fried chicken.
The variety of chicken preparations means the meal can range from traditional fried chicken and waffles to a spicier combination using the hot honey or spicy fried chicken.
BBQ Pork and Beef Brisket
The menu isn’t limited to chicken.
Under the BBQ Delight section, passengers can choose Slow Cooked Pork Butt, described as tender barbecue pork bursting with flavor.
BBQ Beef Brisket is another option and is described as slow cooked and seasoned. The menu identifies the brisket as gluten-free.
These choices broaden the menu for passengers who want barbecue rather than fried chicken.
Sides
Three additional sides appear under the “& More” section of the menu.
Creamy Coleslaw is marked both gluten-free and vegetarian. Mac and Cheese is also identified as vegetarian.
Potato Bacon Salad rounds out the selections and is specifically marked as containing pork.
The menu uses symbols to identify certain dietary characteristics, including gluten-free and vegetarian items, as well as dishes containing nuts or pork.
Dietary Information and Allergies
Carnival’s Chicken & Waffles menu includes a dietary legend at the bottom to help passengers identify certain dishes.
The symbols shown are:
GF – Gluten free
V – Vegetarian
N – Contains nuts
P – Contains pork
The menu also instructs passengers with food allergies to inform their server.
Dietary requirements and preparation practices can vary, so passengers with allergies or specific dietary needs should always confirm directly with onboard staff rather than relying exclusively on a photographed menu.
What Is on the Carnival Chicken & Waffles Menu?
The photographed menu includes a relatively compact selection centered on comfort food.
Chicken choices include Classic Fried Chicken, Spicy Fried Chicken, Crispy Chicken Burger, Saucy Chicken Tenders, and Hot Honey Glazed Fried Chicken. Fluffy Waffles can be added alongside a chicken selection.
The barbecue section adds Slow Cooked Pork Butt and BBQ Beef Brisket, while the sides include Creamy Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, and Potato Bacon Salad.
Rather than offering an enormous selection, the menu stays focused on fried chicken, waffles, barbecue, and familiar sides.
Which Carnival Ships Have Chicken, Waffles & Waves?
The venue is currently available aboard Carnival Conquest, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Liberty and Carnival Valor. Chicken, Waffles & Waves has replaced the former Ol’ Fashioned BBQ concept on these ships, giving guests another casual, included-in-the-cruise-fare option for lunch.
Carnival Chicken & Waffles Menu FAQ
What chicken is on the Carnival Chicken & Waffles menu?
The photographed menu lists Classic Fried Chicken, Spicy Fried Chicken, Crispy Chicken Burger, Saucy Chicken Tenders, and Hot Honey Glazed Fried Chicken.
Can you get actual waffles?
Yes. Fluffy Waffles are listed as a side intended to accompany a chicken dish.
What sauces are available with the chicken tenders?
The Saucy Chicken Tenders can be served with buffalo sauce, sticky Korean sauce, or crispy plain.
Does the menu have barbecue?
Yes. The BBQ Delight section includes Slow Cooked Pork Butt and BBQ Beef Brisket.
What sides are available?
The photographed menu lists Creamy Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, and Potato Bacon Salad, in addition to the Fluffy Waffles listed with the chicken selections.
Are there vegetarian options?
The menu specifically marks Creamy Coleslaw and Mac and Cheese with a vegetarian symbol.
Are there gluten-free options?
Several items carry a gluten-free symbol on the photographed menu, including BBQ Beef Brisket and Creamy Coleslaw. Passengers with gluten allergies or other dietary restrictions should confirm preparation and cross-contact information with Carnival staff onboard.
Final Thoughts
Carnival’s Chicken & Waffles menu is centered on straightforward comfort food, with multiple fried chicken preparations, fluffy waffles, barbecue pork and brisket, and familiar sides.
The Hot Honey Glazed Fried Chicken and Saucy Chicken Tenders add some variety beyond traditional fried chicken, while the barbecue selections provide alternatives for passengers who want something different.
As with any cruise dining menu, selections and availability can change. Still, this photographed Carnival Chicken & Waffles menu provides a useful look at the actual food selections passengers may encounter onboard.
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