Roscoe’s House of Chicken and Waffles

After settling in at the hostel in Santa Monica, my first destination was Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles. Mapquest was a major tool in coordinating my trip, and it helped me find my way to West Pico Boulevard near South LaBrea Avenue.

Despite its location in a desolate neighborhood, the eatery had a down-home decor permeated by earth-colored tones. The air conditioner wasn't working in some sections of the restaurant, so the waitress seated me in a booth near the front. I ordered their namesake dish along with a Sunset, a drink that blends lemonade with fruit punch. (The chicken was delicious, but the waffles were overrated.) Once my craving for soul food was satisfied, I drove back to the hostel.