When Off Hours posted on social media that its next flavor would be chicken and waffles, I did a double take at the date … April 1. But that would be something, and the comment section seemed to agree it was an intriguing flavor. There is a strain of the same name, after all.
Where many brands would have been pleased by the joke and moved on, Off Hours achieved the incredible. Within the month, Off Hours released an edible so well executed that a bite of its Chicken N’ Wafflez gummies would fool you into thinking someone had poured fresh syrup into your mouth.
From the first taste, Chicken N’ Wafflez drop #024 greets you with a deep, rich maple flavor that feels almost disorienting in its accuracy. Close your eyes, and your taste buds may think there is a bite of syrup-soaked goodness hitting your tongue. The flavor has a buttery richness layered with notes of vanilla, dark molasses, caramel and a hint of fried chicken flavor.
To get such an on-the-nose profile, the Off Hours team turned to the same ingredients in vegetarian faux chicken — complemented by the flavors of a single-source infusion of Chicken N’ Wafflez rosin — to keep these gummies 100% vegan.
The effect from that solventless starting point evokes a jovial, joyful feeling without too much sedation, perfect for blending seamlessly with the flavors of a Mother’s Day brunch alongside waffles, pancakes or anything doused in syrup. These edibles pack enough rich maple flavor to pair well with a sharp cheddar or red Leicester, with the richness and smooth texture balancing out the sharp nuttiness.
If you are familiar with Off Hours gummies, you may find these a little softer than usual. That unctuous texture enhances the experience, nearly melting in your mouth with flavor as you eat them. A light brown sugar coating adds just enough flavor and crunch to evoke the feeling of biting into a piece of crispy fried chicken.
The re-creation of the taste of a mouthful of richly buttered pancakes is stunning in the best way. At the standard Off Hours 10 milligrams per piece, these edibles hit quickly and consistently thanks to the brand’s dialed-in solventless rosin infusion.
Chicken N’ Wafflez will be a staple in my summer rotation from brunch to barbecues, and I can’t wait to see what other flavors Off Hours delights us with.
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This article was originally published in the May 2026 issue of Northeast Leaf.
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