Poured, grilled, flipped and garnished for sweet or savoury taste buds, the waffle has taken on a whole new look and feel. The tasty delight may have its roots in Belgium, but Toronto offers up a variety of urban eateries to enjoy this famous flat cake. Check out these wonderful waffle joints.
This buzz-worthy eatery on King Street provides feel-good dishes that are hearty, homey and satisfying. Home of the Brave is popular for its classic American cuisine including their chicken and waffles signature dish. Crispy chicken, sour cream, spicy maple and green onions are piled onto sourdough waffles. Now that’s comfort and creativity!
This Dundas West daytime hotspot is a tiny, inviting place with friendly staff. West end locals are happy to wait in line for the tasty all-day breakfast fare, which includes crisp, fluffy waffles topped caramelized apples or fresh summer berries dusted with icing sugar.
This family-run restaurant specializes in Belgian-Canadian comfort food including Brussels-style light and airy waffles draped in Chantilly cream and served with pea meal bacon. Add fresh strawberries, eggs or English muffins as a side. Smothered in organic maple syrup, waffles here are an aromatic and truly European-style experience.
Located in the PATH, this food court favourite offers fresh kefir (a enzyme-rich fermented dairy product) made in the restaurant daily. The yogurt-like treat is one of the main ingredients in its signature waffles. These all-day delights are prepared Ebleskiver-type waffle pan and serving piping hot and dressed with all sorts of goodies and seasonal fruit.