A Miami comfort food staple has closed in Wynwood after nearly a decade of chicken and waffles, cocktails, and happy hour.


Miami comfort food staple Le Chick has closed in Wynwood after nearly a decade of chicken and waffles and happy hour specials.

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The list of longtime Wynwood survivors continues to shrink. Le Chick, the upscale-casual comfort food anchor at 310 NW 24th St., officially closed its doors on Sunday, March 22. The restaurant announced the move via Instagram, describing the closure as a “pause” rather than a permanent goodbye. The restaurant was a neighborhood fixture for its rotisserie chicken, double-patty burgers, and bar-forward late-night scene.

“This isn’t goodbye, it’s simply the beginning of something new,” the team shared in a post on Instagram. “Behind the scenes, we’re already building what’s next: something fresh, elevated, and worth the wait.”

Le Chick served delicious brunch items and was a fun spot to hit up before bar-hopping

From Madrid to Miami

It all started in 2017, when lifelong friends Coco Coig and Jorge Sanchez were inspired by their travels. According to the founders, they once stumbled upon a rotisserie spot in Madrid, and the rest was history.

When it opened in Wynwood nearly nine years ago, the neighborhood was already moving from an up-and-coming, somewhat gritty arts district into a full-fledged dining neighborhood.

Le Chick offered a nice middle ground. It was relaxed enough for a casual lunch yet exciting enough to serve as a pre-bar-hopping spot. Its outdoor seating and wood-fired kitchen offered everything from weekend boozy brunches to 10 p.m. fried chicken cravings.

A Neighborhood in Transition

The closure of Le Chick follows a larger trend in Wynwood. Many of the “first wave” restaurants that defined the neighborhood in the mid-2010s are either being priced out by rising rents or opting to rebrand as the area becomes increasingly dominated by luxury residential towers and high-end retail.

While their popular fried chicken bun and roasted Brussels sprouts are off the menu for now, the founders’ mention of an “elevated” future suggests the next iteration of the brand might lean further into the restaurant’s “lounge” aspect. Whether that means they plan to relocate or open an entirely new concept in the 24th Street space remains to be seen.

For now, the kitchen is dark, and the courtyard is empty. Le Chick has encouraged its “family” of regulars to “stay close” for updates on what comes next. In a neighborhood where “pressing pause” often leads to a move to more affordable zip codes – like the recent migrations to Fort Lauderdale or MiMo – Wynwood fans will have to wait to see if the project stays local.

Le Chick. 310 NW 24th St., Miami; instagram.com/lechickwynwood. Closed March 22, 2026.

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A fourth-generation Miamian, Olee Fowler knows every corner of the city. She spent a decade as the editor of Eater Miami, and now as a freelance writer, she captures the stories that make Miami unique. When she’s not exploring Miami’s newest restaurants and bars, you can find her at home with her dogs, Foster and Peanut, or cheering on her beloved Florida Gators. And yes, that’s probably a Coke Zero on her desk.

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