Middletown is one of Delaware’s underrated foodie towns. Sure, there are a ton of chain restaurants and fast food joints, but if you know where to look, you’ll find some of the best dining in Delaware. 1861 is a perfect example of a restaurant that’s off the beaten path but forging a name for itself in a state full of foodie pit stops, and one visit to try the best chicken and waffles in Delaware is all you’ll need to be convinced that 1861 deserves all of the hype that it gets.

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When you pair the best chicken and waffles in Delaware with a fresh orange crush, you’re doing breakfast for dinner in the best possible way.

For more tasty chicken in the First State, read This Old-School Delaware Restaurant Serves Chicken Dinners To Die For.

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