Roscoe's Bringing Chicken and Waffles to Union Station in Los Angeles

The iconic Southern California restaurant chain is opening a new location at LA's busiest transit hub.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles has signed a lease to open a new restaurant location at Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The roughly 3,000-square-foot space, which will include an outdoor patio, is expected to bring Roscoe's famous chicken and waffles to the station's concourse, providing travelers and commuters with a rare sit-down dining option. The opening comes as Union Station undergoes a major overhaul with the Link US project, and as Los Angeles prepares to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 Summer Olympics, events expected to drive increased foot traffic through the station.

Why it matters

Roscoe's arrival at Union Station marks a significant addition to the station's dining options, which have been limited mostly to grab-and-go fare. The new location will give passengers a high-profile, sit-down restaurant experience within the transit hub. This aligns with Union Station's broader efforts to upgrade and expand its amenities as it prepares for increased traffic from major upcoming events in Los Angeles.

The details

The Roscoe's lease was signed in early to mid-2025, and the restaurant is expected to take over a space of more than 3,000 square feet, including an outdoor patio. While an official opening date has not been announced, the Union Station leasing team has described the timeline as the "proverbial soon." Roscoe's celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 2025 and has signaled plans for more locations across Southern California.

  • The Roscoe's lease was signed in early to mid-2025.
  • Roscoe's celebrated its 50th anniversary in October 2025.
  • The Link US project at Union Station is expected to begin initial construction in spring 2026.
  • Los Angeles will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics.

The players

Roscoe's House of Chicken and Waffles

A popular Southern California restaurant chain known for its chicken and waffles dishes.

Union Station

The busiest transit hub in Los Angeles, serving as a major hub for rail, bus, and other transportation services.

Derrick Moore

A leasing agent at CBRE who confirmed the Roscoe's lease at Union Station.

LA Metro

The transportation agency overseeing the Link US project, a major overhaul of Union Station's infrastructure.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Link US project at Union Station is expected to begin initial construction in spring 2026, which will further transform the station's infrastructure and amenities.

The takeaway

Roscoe's arrival at Union Station represents a significant upgrade to the dining options available to travelers and commuters, providing a high-profile, sit-down restaurant experience within the transit hub. This aligns with Union Station's broader efforts to enhance its amenities and prepare for increased foot traffic from major upcoming events in Los Angeles.