There’s much debate about how waffles came to America, but what can’t be denied is the food’s popularity since 1869, when the first waffle iron was patented. Whether you want them for breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert, here’s where to get the best in your state. Some restaurants may be offering limited service due to COVID-19, so check their website before you visit for dine-in, takeout and delivery options.
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Alabama: Foxy’s Waffle Bar and Sugar Den, Dauphin Island
The waffles at Foxy’s Waffle Bar and Sugar Den have been described by customers as the best food on Dauphin Island. They’re served in bite-size pieces in a basket like nachos and there’s a huge range of toppings to choose from. If you’re unsure what to pick, the friendly staff can offer recommendations. Nutella, strawberries and caramel is said to be a winning combination.
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Alaska: Waffle Rush, Anchorage
Visit Waffle Rush’s new location in Glenn Square shopping center for crunchy Liège waffles (the traditional Belgian style made with pearl sugar), light, fluffy American waffles and stuffed waffles. It has some really great savory topping options, customers love the crispy bacon and Mama Deb’s Original Fried Chicken Tenders with tangy honey mustard sauce.
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Arizona: My Waffle Crush, Mesa
You can find this waffle truck visiting Gilbert Farmers Market most Saturdays. Here you’ll get the freshest Liège waffles topped with cinnamon sugar, Nutella, Biscoff, fresh fruit, homemade cream, ice cream or made into a ham and cheese toastie.
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Arkansas: Bites & Bowls, Springdale
Hungry for brunch in Springdale? Try family-owned Bites & Bowls. As well as coffee, açaí bowls, smoothies, sandwiches and soup, it has great sweet and savory waffles. If you’re ordering for more than one person, Waffle Bar is the way forward. The dish consists of three Belgium waffles cut into 12 pieces served with strawberries, Nutella, walnuts, syrup and sprinkles.
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California: More Than Waffles, Encino
A local legend, More Than Waffles has existed in Encino since 1975. It specializes in Gaufres, thick, light and airy waffles popular in Belgium, and there are more than 30 ways you can have them. If you fancy sweet, get the Baconutella with bacon baked into the batter and Nutella on top. Or if you want something more substantial, try Hash Benedict with corned beef hash, two poached eggs and hollandaise.
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Colorado: Waffle Brothers, Denver
One of the best-loved spots for waffles in Denver, Waffle Brothers has a huge menu filled with sweet and savory options. The waffle sandwiches such as the open-faced B.A.R.T featuring bacon, avocado, tomato, egg and ranch dressing are the fan favorites. There’s a second location Uptown.
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Connecticut: The Sloppy Waffle, Newington
Located in Newington, The Sloppy Waffle prides itself on using the best-quality, organic ingredients and imports peal sugar from Belgium for its Liège waffles. It’s a favorite with locals and visitors alike who love its friendly atmosphere and, of course, top waffles. Go sweet with strawberries and cream or get the signature Sloppy Waffle for something savory: Liège waffle topped with bacon or sausage, and maple syrup, plus a side of fries.
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Delaware: Wheelys Farmstand Café, New Castle
A must-visit if you’re traveling anywhere near Wilmington, Wheelys Farmstand Café is a cute covered farmstand and café. The menu is limited (coffee, cold drinks and Belgian waffles with berries and whipped cream, bacon and eggs or fried chicken) but the food is exceptional and cheap – the sort of thing you’d be charged twice the price for at a fancy Brooklyn restaurant.
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Florida: Sylvia’s Waffles, St. Petersburg
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Georgia: Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles, Conyers
One of the best places for waffles in Georgia is Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles. Here you can get choices such as Bananas Foster Chicken & Waffles (a deep-fried cinnamon waffle topped with caramelly bananas, powdered sugar and whipped cream) or Nana’s Peach Cobbler Chicken & Waffles (topped with cream cheese, cobbler sauce, powdered sugar and cinnamon). Customers say the waffles are moist and fluffy and the chicken is extra crispy.
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Hawaii: Waffle and Berry, Honolulu
Açaí bowls and crispy waffles served with the ripest fruit are what you get at Waffle and Berry. Options include Chocolate Chip Banana (a chocolate chip waffle topped with bananas, ice cream, powdered sugar, whipped cream and chocolate chips) and Peanut Butter Banana (a waffle with peanut butter, guava jelly, banana, ice cream and whipped cream). There’s even a Fruity Pebbles Waffle for kids.
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Idaho: Waffle Me Up, Boise
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Illinois: The Churro Waffle, Chicago
This joint’s signature Churro Waffle, drizzled in caramel sauce, topped with sea salt caramel ice cream and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, sounds pretty good. But we bet you won’t find a better Chorizo Waffle (with chorizo, onion, cilantro, jalapeños, eggs any style and tomatillo sauce) or Oreo Waffle (with Oreo crumbles, caramel sauce and cookies ‘n’ cream ice cream) anywhere else either.
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Indiana: His Place Eatery, Indianapolis
Chicken and waffle craving? Head to His Place Eatery, a Southern-style restaurant with three great options. The classic is four crispy chicken wings on a fluffy Belgian waffle, served with two sides such as mac ‘n’ cheese or coleslaw. If you’re a dessert person get the Belgian waffles with fried chicken, peach cobbler and ice cream. The red velvet waffles and chicken drizzled with cream cheese glaze is described as to-die-for.
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Iowa: Eggs and Jam, Des Moines
People absolutely rave about the chicken and waffles at funky 1990s hip hop-themed brunch spot Eggs and Jam. They say the chicken is juicy and perfectly fried, and the waffle crisp, soft and almost marshmallow-like. It also has changing specials such as The M.C. Waffle, an Oreo waffle with chocolate syrup, chocolate whipped cream and crumbled Oreos. Don’t miss out on the brunch cocktails either, the lavender mimosa is the one to order.
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Kansas: Cardboard Corner Cafe, Overland Park
The waffles are anything but cardboard-y at this spot in Overland Park. Instead the name refers to the fact it’s a tabletop game café. The menu is completely waffle-based, from loaded waffle fries and waffle sandwiches to savory pulled pork and sweet PB&J waffles. People think the concept is pretty neat and say the sweet waffles are best.
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Kentucky: Liège & Dairy Ice Cream and Waffles, Louisville
For soft, chewy Liège waffles and homemade ice cream, head over to Liège & Dairy. It has a menu of waffle sundaes or you can build your own. The Cheese Cake Double Take (cheesecake ice cream, cheesecake mousse, strawberries and hot fudge) is a top choice – the waffle is served warm, the ice cream has real chunks of cheesecake and the strawberries are fresh.
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Louisiana: Ma Momma’s House of Cornbread, Chicken & Waffles, New Orleans
The must-try on the menu at this Southern soul food restaurant is the crispy fried chicken and Belgian waffle. Choose between juicy, crunchy wings or chicken strips and a waffle flavor (rum, pralines and cream, banana, chocolate and strawberry are some of the options), then it’s all covered in Bourbon syrup. Customers say it’s the best they’ve ever eaten.
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Maine: Mama D’s, Boothbay Harbor
A small and charming restaurant with a front porch for outdoor dining, Mama D’s is the perfect spot for breakfast in Boothbay Harbor. The Belgian Waffle which can be plain or filled with raspberries, blueberries or chocolate chips and loaded with fruit, nuts, syrup and whipped cream has been a favorite on the menu for years.
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Maryland: Connie’s Chicken and Waffles, Charles Plaza
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Massachusetts: Curio Coffee & Wine, Cambridge
Curio Coffee & Wine should really rename itself Curio Coffee, Waffles & Wine as you can only get three things: Liège waffles, speciality coffee and wine (although there’s now a summer burger pop-up). You definitely shouldn’t miss its classic waffle which is described as perfect with crispy gold brown edges and a sugar crust. It also has seasonal specials such as a Thanksgiving stuffing waffle with mirepoix, sage, dried cranberries and veg stock.
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Michigan: Royals, Grand Rapids
The Monte Cristo (a ham, braised bacon, turkey, American cheese and raspberry honey mustard Belgian waffle sandwich) at upscale diner Royals is a dish to behold. Customers say the waffle is light and airy and they love the combination of sweet and savory.
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Minnesota: The Buzz, Plymouth
The vegan waffles at The Buzz are said to be excellent and the choice is truly extensive. The super moist Vegan Carrot Cake (a carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg and raisin waffle topped with vegan cream cheese) is a top choice, as well as the Apple Crisp (apples, oatmeal, brown sugar and cinnamon in a waffle, topped with vegan butter and caramel sauce). There’s a second location in Burnsville.
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Mississippi: Sugar’s Place, Jackson
If you don’t know what you’re looking for, this little diner near the law school in Jackson is easy to miss. But those who find it are rewarded with the best chicken and waffles around: sweet, salty, soft and crunchy. The tenders are well seasoned with crisp breading. The waffle is similar to Waffle House’s version but better. Plus it all comes out quickly and is super hot.
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Missouri: Chick-In Waffle, Kansas City
At this newly-opened chicken and waffle restaurant you’ll find some seriously creative options on the menu. Crispy buttermilk chicken drenched in queso, jalapeños and chives on a bubble waffle? Check. Garlicky chicken parm on a waffle? Double check. Thai chili sauce-drenched crispy chicken with toasted sesame seeds and pickles on a waffle? It’s the favorite dish.
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Montana: Stuffed Crêpes & Waffles, Bozeman
The top dishes at Stuffed Crêpes & Waffles are the Brittany (strawberries, bananas, Nutella or cream cheese, and whipped cream on a waffle) and the Florina (cracked egg, shredded ham, Swiss cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers and pesto on a waffle). You can also have all the same ingredients on a crêpe.
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Nebraska: Le Peep, Omaha
This stylish brunch restaurant has four locations in Omaha, and is the place to go for decadent waffles. On the menu is a much-loved Belgian waffle served with powdered sugar, whipped butter and syrup, and there’s the option to add fresh fruit and nuts. Or you can have it served with eggs, bacon strips, sausage links and crispy potatoes.
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Nevada: Waffles Cafe, Las Vegas
Customers don’t know how Waffles Cafe get their waffles so light and fluffy but they’re certainly not complaining. In fact, the joint gets glowing reviews and people stop by every time they’re in Vegas. The family-owned restaurant serves breakfast waffles with eggs, bacon and sausage, plus sweet options like Banana Split with banana, vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce. There are waffle sandwiches and waffle pizzas on the menu too.
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New Hampshire: Wayfarer Coffee Roasters, Laconia
The downtown location of Wayfarer Coffee Roasters has a short but impressive waffle menu. You can get Liège waffles with toppings such as powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, bacon, ham and cheese, which customers say are delicious. Want to take some home? It also sells boxes of mini waffles.
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New Jersey: Moffle Bar, Jersey City
This funky food truck based in Jersey City serves moffles which are a mash-up of the chewy Japanese sweet mochi and waffles. They typically come with syrup, nuts and even fried chicken, much like regular waffles, and are described as chewy inside – thanks to the mochi – with a crispy exterior. The Fruity Pebbles options is the favorite. They’re currently taking a break from markets but you can buy moffle mix online – check out their Facebook page for updates.
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New Mexico: Tia B’s La Waffleria, Albuquerque
A waffle restaurant in Albuquerque that’s worth the hype, at Tia B’s La Waffleria you can get blue corn, yellow corn masa, puff pastry and buckwheat waffles. Its star dishes include the vegan Bombay Coconut (a coconut waffle with mango purée, fresh mango, coconut whipped cream and coconut shavings) and Blue Lavender (a blue corn waffle with blueberry sauce, fresh blueberries, lavender whipped cream and candied lavender).
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New York: Beans & Leaves, Staten Island
This little café on Staten Island is loved by all for its friendly staff, coffee (some people say it’s the best on the island) and Belgian waffles. You can’t go wrong with a classic red velvet or apple pie waffle which you can add toppings (including marshmallow fluff) to. But it also serves a Hungry Man Waffle (potato, eggs and bacon cooked as a waffle, topped with cheese and chives) for those with a big appetite.
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North Carolina: Dame’s Chicken & Waffles, Durham
For chicken and waffles that will blow you away, Dame’s in Durham is the place (it also has locations in Greensboro, Chapel Hill and Cary). Customers appreciate the level of customization you’re given when placing an order (choose a waffle type, flavored butter, toppings, side order and whether chicken is grilled or fried) and say the chefs really know what they’re doing – seasoning and cooking it to perfection.
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North Dakota: Copper Dog Cafe, Mandan
Locals know Copper Dog Cafe is where you’ll get the best waffles in Mandan. Its amazing inventive flavors include Biscuits & Gravy (a biscuit waffle topped with sausage gravy), Fly Ball (which contains pepperoni and cheese and is served with pizza sauce) and American Pie (a waffle topped with cooked apples, Graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, caramel and whipped cream). The ambience is also lovely.
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Ohio: What the Waffle, Columbus
Make What the Waffle in Columbus your go-to waffle place. Apart from amazing service, Steak & Eggs (NY strip steak slices, eggs, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, honey and horseradish on a Belgian waffle) and What the Benny (a herb waffle topped with baked salmon, poached egg, hollandaise and caviar) are what it’s known for. It’s easily the best in Columbus according to its regulars.
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Oklahoma: Waffle Champion, Oklahoma City
Cool brunch spot Waffle Champion serves sweet and savory waffles and has the best mimosa deals. Get the Migas (a waffle sandwich with chorizo, scrambled eggs, tomatillo salsa, spicy crema and crunchy tortilla strips) for a flavor and texture explosion or the S’mores (torched marshmallow, chocolate ganache and crumbled Graham crackers) for a decadent dessert.
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Oregon: The Waffle Window, Portland
On a beautiful weekend morning there’s nothing better than taking a stroll that ends up at The Waffle Window in Portland. Top choices are the Banana Nutella Waffle (fresh banana, Nutella, whipped cream and hot fudge) and Farm Fusion (mushrooms, onion, red pepper, spinach, tomato, and lemon and thyme-infused goats’ cheese). Whatever you order, you’re going to want to eat it hot and fresh off the stove.
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Pennsylvania: Waffallonia, Pittsburgh
This waffle shop in Pittsburgh serves soft, chewy Liège waffles with crunchy pearl sugar. Although they’re delicious plain, you can customize your order with toppings such as whipped cream, fresh berries and Belgian chocolate sauce. It also has set options and the Charleroi (with Nutella, banana slices and strawberries) with extra whipped cream comes highly recommended.
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Rhode Island: The Burgundian, Providence
Find The Burgundian food truck for your fix of chewy, caramelized Liège waffles in Providence. It rotates its offerings but keeps staples such as Banana Churro Supreme (with cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche, bananas and whipped cream) on the menu consistently. It has a major fan base who say it’s the perfect breakfast, lunch, snack, dinner or dessert.
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South Carolina: Johnny D’s Waffles, Myrtle Beach
The favorites at highly-rated Johnny D’s Waffles are the Red Velvet Waffle (with cream cheese frosting, butter, cinnamon sugar and blueberries) and the Chicken & Waffles (featuring breaded chicken tenders and cinnamon sugar). However, customers appreciate the range of breakfast options including omelets, steak and eggs, pancakes and skillets. It has two other locations in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach.
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South Dakota: Harriet & Oak, Rapid City
The Elvis-inspired waffle at Harriet & Oak is always a hit (a chocolate chip waffle topped with peanut butter, maple syrup and bananas). Although you can also get a simple but delicious plain waffle with butter and maple syrup. Customers compliment the great coffee, fun atmosphere and friendly service.
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Tennessee: The Perch, Brentwood
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Texas: Seabrook Waffle Company, Seabrook
If you’re a fan of eggs Benedict, you’ve got to try the waffle version at Seabrook Waffle Company. Combining sweet and savory, ham, crumbled bacon, a poached egg and hollandaise are piled on a sugary Liège waffle. You can swap the ham and bacon for a sausage patty if you like.
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Utah: Bruges Belgian Bistro, Salt Lake City
The only place for crisp Liège waffles and authentic Belgian frites in Salt Lake City is Bruges Belgian Bistro, located in Downtown and Sugar House. Check out the “hearty options” such as Lamb & Egg (two spicy lamb sausages, egg, Monterey jack cheese and Cheddar on a waffle) or the chicken and waffles with crème fraîche. Customers say it’s consistently delicious, the best breakfast in town and also a great late-night spot.
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Vermont: Sneakers Bistro, Winooski
At Sneakers Bistro, the Chicken-N-Waffles (crispy fried chicken on a Belgian waffle with a fried egg, sausage gravy and maple syrup) is a popular order, as well as the more healthy Power Waffle (a quinoa oat waffle with blueberries, vanilla yogurt, butter and syrup). Still hungry? Add a maple sausage or home fries to the order.
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Virginia: Capitol Waffle Shop, Richmond
The hearty, sweet and savory build-your-own waffle breakfasts at Capitol Waffle Shop (formerly Campus Waffle) always go down a treat with customers. The options are vast – from Cinnamon Toast Crunch, marshmallow and raspberry sauce on a Liège waffle to avocado, Doritos, chopped bacon and jalapeños on a waffled biscuit topped with country sausage gravy.
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Washington: Bebop Waffle Shop, Seattle
A lovely local joint run by a friendly team, Bebop Waffle Shop in west Seattle has 10 stellar waffle options. Customers love The Elvis (a Belgian waffle with banana, peanut butter and honey), but there’s also a Belgian waffle with bacon chunks baked in (topped with bacon, powdered sugar and maple butter) or a cornbread waffle (with chili, Cheddar and dill sauce).
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West Virginia: Dolly’s Diner, Princeton
This family-run 1950s-style diner is known to serve the best breakfast in town, offering American classics like fluffy omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and home fries. The sweet and savory waffles never disappoint. They can be topped with strawberries, cream and pecans or served alongside eggs, sausages, bacon and chicken tenders. Customers say they’re crispy and light.
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Wisconsin: Press Waffles, Milwaukee
It’s only good reviews at Press Waffles, a gourmet food truck that serves Belgian Liège waffles made from brioche dough in the Milwaukee area. Choose between sweet and savory toppings like goats’ cheese and bacon or blueberry compote and Nutella. According to customers, lemon curd is always a winner. Check out Press Waffle’s Facebook page for their latest market location.
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Wyoming: Corbet’s Cabin, Teton Village
Dubbed “the best waffles in the whole world” by keen fans, even non-skiers have been known to journey up 10,450 feet (3km) to Corbet’s Cabin at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Flavors include the Gateway (peanut butter and bacon), Italian (Nutella) and Englishman (lemon glaze, powdered sugar and whipped cream). It’s closed for summer 2021 but keep an eye out for a fall/winter opening.
