Craving chicken tenders and waffles? Love Me Tenderz is open at Topeka's West Ridge Mall.

Chicken tenders, whole wings, waffles and fries are some of the favorites customers can expect at Love Me Tenderz at West Ridge Mall.

Owner Sean Hall said he is keeping the menu and restaurant simple to allow the business to grow.

"We kept it as simple as possible because what we wanted to do is focus on a few items that we do well and consistent and that when you come tomorrow or next three weeks, it'll be the same," Hall said. "So, we kept the menus, but we can cook anything."

Love Me Tenderz is bringing something new to West Ridge Mall

Co-owner Khalani Britt said bringing Chicken Me Tenderz to West Ridge Mall was a "no brainer."

"If we tried to do it maybe five years ago, it wouldn't have been as productive. We probably have been closing down," Britt said. "Just in the economy and stuff like that. And so, I feel like it was a smart move, especially while they were in transition, and it gave us an opportunity to bring something new."

In addition to mall opening, onsite catering is available.

"We have mobile fryers that we can pull up on site," Hall said. "We have all the equipment. We bring the food, the eating and serving utensils, the staff. And for our catering, we do offer sides. If you want sides and macaroni and cheese and all that."

Those interested can call 785-217-6664 or visit Love Me Tenderz.

Britt said they want everyone to feel welcome and comfortable when they come at Love Me Tenderz.

"Our goal is when people come up here that they find comfort, that they find joy, they find for a moment in time their chicken and waffle and their fries," Britt said.

When will Love Me Tenderz be open?

Love Me Tenderz will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday at West Ridge Mall.

Hall said you can also find Love Me Tenderz "anchored in the community" as the restaurant has participated in recent school and community events.

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Keishera Lately is the business reporter for the Topeka Capital-Journal. She can be reached at klately@cjonline.com. Follow her on Twitter @Lately_KT.

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