Whether you’re craving a seasonally flavored muffin or a cold treat from Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory, this stroller-friendly bakery-café has what you need. That’s especially true at breakfast when light-as-a-feather pancakes and crisp, golden waffles fly out of the East Village kitchen at an impressive pace. In the latter category, go all the way with the cafe’s special chicken and waffles: crisp-fried breast with honey-tabasco sauce piled atop a Belgian vanilla buttermilk waffle and finished with a knob of warm maple butter.
Crispy on the outside and pillow-soft on the inside, waffles are arguably one of mankind's greatest inventions. And they're as versatile as they are delicious. Have them piled high with fruit and syrup for breakfast or pair them with crispy chicken for a more filling dish. For dessert, choose your own adventure with toppings like Nutella, whipped cream or candy. If you want to stay true to the original style of Belgium (where waffles were invented), find a place that offers them to-go with a crispy sweet coating and pearl sugar inside.
Across America, waffles are an excellent choice at the best brunch spots in America, best diners in America or the best breakfast restaurants in America. Whether you like them simple or loaded with toppings, these are the best waffle restaurants in the U.S.