The first waffle iron was patented in 1869 and since then waffles have continued to grow in popularity, becoming one of America's favorite foods. Piled high with berries for breakfast, or topped with crispy fried chicken, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your waffle whatever your tastes. Here's where to find the best in your state.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

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 with a hug range of sweet toppings. Nutella, strawberries, and caramel is said to be a winning combination, or take your pick from blueberries, raspberries, chocolate chips, pecans, and more.

Featured on the Food Network's Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives, Waffles and Whatnot wins rave reviews for its perfectly fluffy waffles and great service. If it's your first time there, the staff will whip up a special dish so you can taste a bit of everything. Founded in 2016 by former serviceman Derrick, the waffles offer a healthier twist with their gourmet apple cinnamon mix plus there's a host of toppings available from honey drenched crispy chicken to banana, Nutella, and ice cream.

Cute pink waffle truck My Waffle Crush goes to many local events but you can usually find it at Gilbert Farmers Market on Saturdays. It serves the freshest Liège waffles and has an endless list of toppings including cinnamon sugar, Nutella, Biscoff, fresh fruit, and homemade cream, or made into a ham and cheese 'toastie'.

Bites & Bowls is the place to head to for brunch in Springdale. As well as coffee, açaí bowls, smoothies, sandwiches, and soup, its customers say it serves the best sweet and savory waffles in town. Groups love the waffle bar option consisting of three Belgian waffles cut into 12 pieces, served with strawberries, Nutella, walnuts, syrup, and sprinkles. You can also add bacon.

More Than Waffles has been feeding Encino locals delicious waffles since 1975. It specializes in Gaufres – thick, light, and airy waffles popular in Belgium. The menu has around 20 toppings options, all of which come highly recommended. For the best of both worlds try the Baconutella with bacon baked into the batter and Nutella on top. Or, if you want something more substantial, try the Waffler with poached eggs, avocado, bacon, and hollandaise.

Waffle Brothers is the place to go in Cherry Creek, Denver, for a wide range of both sweet and savory waffles. Popular toppings include the Allie Cat with strawberries, caramel and nuts, and the B.A.R.T featuring bacon, avocado, tomato, egg, and ranch dressing. There's a second location in Uptown.

Chic waffle café Zinneken's serves a menu of indulgent Belgian waffles which diners praise for being perfectly soft and chewy. There's a wide range of toppings to choose from or pick from the 'top 10' including Fruit Delight with strawberries, banana and chocolate, or Berries Insanity with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. There are savory options available too – the veggie omelet with waffle, 3 egg, mushroom, onions, peppers, and tomato is a winner.

A must-visit if you’re travelling anywhere near Wilmington, Wheelys Farmstand Café is a cute covered farmstand and café serving a small menu of seven waffle varieties, coffees, and cold drinks. Highlights include the Rise & Shiner with eggs, bacon, and cheese, and the Red, White & Blue with mixed berries and whipped cream. Customers rate the friendly service, and say the waffles are fresh and flavorful.

Sylvia’s Waffles claims to be the only place serving Belgian waffles made by a Belgian in Tampa Bay. There's a wide range of savory and sweet toppings available ranging from fresh berries and whipped cream to pulled pork and syrup. Find them at St Pete's Saturday Morning Market.

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Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles is famous for serving the best waffles in Georgia. Highlights include the Bananas Foster Chicken & Waffles (a deep-fried cinnamon waffle topped with caramel, bananas, icing sugar, and whipped cream) and Nana’s Peach Cobbler Chicken & Waffles (topped with cream cheese, cobbler sauce, icing sugar, and cinnamon). As well as its famous chicken and waffles, there is a range of fruit topped waffles to choose from too.

Waffle and Berry serves up a selection of waffles topped with brightly colored fresh fruits which are truly a work of art, plus the popular Chocolate Chip Banana (a chocolate chip waffle topped with bananas, ice cream, icing sugar, whipped cream, and chocolate chips) and the Peanut Butter Banana (a waffle with peanut butter, guava jelly, banana, ice cream and whipped cream). 

Waffle Me Up wins rave reviews for its golden fried chicken and waffles served with white gravy and bacon, and a dish called Waffle Me Strawberry with Nutella, sliced strawberries, strawberry sauce, icing sugar, and whipped cream. There's a host of other sweet and savory options as well, plus it serves great coffee.

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The Churro Waffle's signature dish, drizzled in caramel sauce, topped with sea salt caramel ice cream, and sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, keeps customers coming back for more. There are plenty of other delightful waffle dishes on the menu but we especially like the sound of the chorizo waffle with chorizo, onion, coriander, jalapeños, eggs any style, and tomatillo sauce and the Oreo Waffle with Oreo crumbles, caramel sauce, and cookies ‘n’ cream ice cream.

Southern-style restaurant His Place Eatery has four highly rated waffle options on the menu. The classic with four crispy chicken wings on a fluffy Belgian waffle, served with an optional two sides such as mac ‘n’ cheese or coleslaw is a firm favorite. The red velvet waffle and chicken comes drizzled with a tasty cream cheese glaze, and those with a sweet tooth will love the peach cobbler waffle and the churro waffle with caramel and whipped cream.

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. Look out for the rotating specials too – the M.C. Waffle, an Oreo waffle with chocolate syrup, chocolate whipped cream and crumbled Oreos is loved by customers. Wash it down with a lavender mimosa.

The Cardboard Corner Cafe is a fun place with heaps of board games to keep diners amused, plus an extensive waffle menu. Popular choices include the s'mores waffles topped with chocolate chips, Nutella, Graham cracker crumbs, and toasted marshmallows, and a cornbread waffle topped with pulled pork, slaw, BBQ sauce, pickles, and crispy onions. 

Chic-La-Lou food truck is famous throughout Louisville for its hot crispy chicken and fluffy waffles. There is a variety of seasonal waffles available too, including the Shorty – a waffle coated in cookie butter spread, drizzled with white chocolate, and topped with berries and whipped cream. Customers also rate the tatertots. Check the Facebook page to find out its location each day.

Twisted Waffles has an exciting menu of classic chicken and waffles served with a variety of sauces including smokey honey mustard. It also serves waffle bowls filled with scrambled eggs, onion, peppers, and a choice of fillings including sausage, turkey, and shrimp. The 'wafflewich' – a Belgian waffle sandwich with your choice of fillings – is also popular. Specialty waffles include Burst of Berries with strawberries, fresh cream, and strawberry drizzle, and banana split with bananas, warm crushed pineapple, strawberries, whipped cream, cherries, and Graham cracker crumbs.

Cozy cafe Mama D’s also has a front porch for outdoor dining and is rated at the perfect spot for breakfast in Boothbay Harbor. A diner favorite, the Belgian Waffle is available plain, raspberry or blueberry flavored, and comes loaded with fruit, nuts, syrup, and whipped cream. Customers say it's a charming and friendly place.

Connie's Chicken and Waffles has a few locations which all get glowing reviews. Original buttermilk, Oreo, Cap'n Crunch cereal, chocolate chip, red velvet and blueberry waffles are served with chicken breast tenders or crispy shrimp. Satisfied customers say they always taste super fresh and are served piping hot.

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Curio Coffee serves a small but perfectly executed menu of espresso beverages, brewed coffee, and Liège Belgian waffles. It's a cozy, stylish, friendly joint, which locals love. Choose either a classic waffle or the cream cheese version, plus there are regular specialties such as this cherry fennel waffle with lemon pink peppercorn sugar.

Customers rave about Wayne's Waffle House thanks to the deliciously light and fluffy waffles served in a variety of ways, huge portions, and friendly service. The classic buttermilk waffle, fried chicken, and potatoes is a winning dish, plus there's a long menu of options to choose from. Tasty waffle varieties include peaches and cream, Oreo vanilla, and cherry cheesecake – all served with crispy chicken and potatoes.

There's a long list of waffles to choose from at The Buzz, and diners praise the vegan options and homely atmosphere. Flavors include chocolate raspberry pie, chocolate chip, blueberry, and butter beer. There's also the option to go half-and-half, like this delicious looking peanut butter chocolate and banana bread waffle.

Sugar's Place in Jackson is easy to miss if you don't know what you're looking for, but this small diner is the place to go for the best chicken and waffles around. Sweet, salty, soft, and crunchy, the tenders are well seasoned with crisp breading, while the waffle is perfectly fluffy. Customers also rave about the speedy service.

Small chain Chick-In Waffle serves up seriously creative takes on the classic chicken and waffles dish loved by so many. Popular options include crispy buttermilk chicken drenched in queso, jalapeños and chives on a bubble waffle; garlicky chicken parm and Thai chili sauce-drenched crispy chicken with toasted sesame seeds and pickles.

With two locations in Bozeman, Stuffed Crêpes & Waffles is the place to go for a long list of sweet and savory waffle options (which can also be served in a crêpe). Favorites include the Brittany with strawberries, bananas, Nutella or cream cheese, and whipped cream and the Florina with cracked egg, shredded ham, Swiss cheese, spinach, roasted red peppers and pesto. 

Stylish brunch and lunch restaurant Le Peep has four locations in Omaha and receives top marks for its decadent waffles. Its much-loved Belgian waffle is served with icing sugar, whipped butter, and syrup, or go all out with the Belgian waffle combo – waffle with 2 eggs, strips of bacon or sausage links, and crispy potatoes.

Waffles Cafe customers praise its light and fluffy waffles and the warm and welcoming atmosphere. but they're certainly not complaining. 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.

Wayfarer Coffee Roasters has a short but impressive waffle menu, which receives rave reviews from customers. Fluffy Liège waffles come with toppings including icing sugar, cinnamon sugar, maple syrup, bacon, ham and cheese, and strawberry. You can also buy them by the dozen or as a box of mini waffles. The joint is also famous for its great coffee offering.

Funky food truck Moffle Bar is based in Jersey City and serves 'moffles' – a mash-up of chewy Japanese sweet mochi and waffle. They typically come with syrup, nuts, and even fried chicken, much like regular waffles, and are described as chewy inside with a crispy exterior. The Fruity Pebbles options is a customer favorite. It tours local markets and festivals, check the Facebook page for its next location.

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 Tia B’s La Waffleria allows you to build-your-own, choosing from waffle batter including blue corn, yellow corn masa, puff pastry, and buckwheat, before you pick from a list of savory and sweet toppings. Or choose from their set options including The Elvis, which is a buttermilk waffle with bacon, peanut butter, and cream and the Blue Lavender, a blue corn waffle with blueberry sauce, fresh blueberries, and lavender whipped cream. A popular savory option is Salmon & Lox – a blue corn waffle with dill cream, red onions, arugula, tomato, and smoked salmon.

Beans & Leaves on Staten Island is loved by customers for its friendly staff, great coffee, and delicious Belgian waffles. You can’t go wrong with a classic red velvet or apple pie waffle, which you can add an array of toppings to. Those with an appetite will love the Hungry Man Waffle – potato, eggs and bacon cooked as a waffle, topped with cheese and chives.

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). You can customize your chicken and waffles to your exact liking, choosing from a list of waffle types, flavored butters, toppings, drizzles, and sides. Customers say the dish is seasoned and cooked to perfection.

Copper Dog Cafe is the place to go for the best waffles in Mandan. Its inventive flavors include Biscuits & Gravy (a biscuit waffle topped with sausage gravy), Fly Ball (a pepperoni and cheese pizza waffle with pizza sauce), and American Pie (a waffle topped with cooked apples, Graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon, caramel, and whipped cream). Customers also rate the lovely atmosphere.

What the Waffle boast amazing service alongside its delicious menu of waffle breakfast sandwiches filled with the likes of bacon, sausage, egg, and Cheddar cheese. Its weekend brunch menu is super popular thanks to its version of Steak & Eggs – NY strip steak slices, eggs, potatoes, Brussel sprouts, honey, and horseradish on a Belgian waffle) – and What the Benny, a herb waffle topped with baked salmon, poached egg, hollandaise and caviar. 

Customers say eating at cool brunch spot Waffle Champion is a joy. The waffle sandwiches, served in a cone for easy eating, are said to be out of this world. Flavors include the Florentine with scrambled eggs, garlic spinach, mushrooms, tomato, and goat's cheese, and the classic chicken and waffles with crispy leeks and Tabasco honey. Sweet waffles include s'mores with torched marshmallow, chocolate ganache, and crumbled Graham crackers.

The Waffle Window in Portland is famed for using local and seasonal ingredients, and customers say it's a must-visit. A popular choice is the banana Nutella waffle and those who prefer savory waffles will love Farm Fusion – mushrooms, onion, red pepper, spinach, tomato, and lemon and thyme-infused goats’ cheese.

Customers say Waffallonia makes the best waffles in Pittsburgh and can't get enough of its soft, chewy Liège waffles with crunchy pearl sugar. You can customize your order with toppings such as whipped cream, fresh berries and Belgian chocolate sauce, or check out there menu of set options. The Charleroi with Nutella, banana slices, strawberries, and whipped cream is a customer favorite.

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The Burgundian café serves a tantalizing selection of sweet and savory chewy, caramelized Liège waffles with interesting toppings. For example, Bacon di Belgio comes topped with ricotta, fig spread, bacon, and fresh basil, while the sweet Streets of Bruge combines strawberries, banana, cookie butter, Nutella, and whipped cream. Look out for its food truck around town as well.

Family-run Johnny D’s Waffles specializes in waffles and benedicts and customers say you'll be blown away at how tasty the food is and how friendly the service is. The joint is famous for its red velvet waffle, drizzled with cream cheese icing, and topped with butter and powdered sugar. Other customer favorites include the chicken and waffles with breaded chicken tenders and cinnamon sugar. It has two other locations in North Myrtle Beach and Surfside Beach.

Hip and trendy brunch and lunch spot Harriet & Oak is loved by customers for its great coffee, fun atmosphere, and friendly service. The Elvis-inspired waffle – a chocolate chip waffle topped with peanut butter, maple syrup, and bananas is a firm favorite – but customers say the plain waffle simply served with butter and maple syrup is melt-in-your-mouth delicious.

Known for its great breakfast, brunch, and coffee offering, local institution The Perch serves a delicious Belgian waffle with whipped butter and icing sugar as it is, or you can add bananas, blueberries, Nutella, or walnuts (customers say blueberries and Nutella is a winning combination. It also has a loved shaded patio area for al fresco dining.

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If you’re a fan of eggs Benedict, you’ve got to try the waffle version at Seabrook Waffle Company. Combining sweet and savory, a sugary Liège waffle is piled high with ham, crumbled bacon, and a poached egg. You can swap the ham and bacon for a sausage patty if you like. There are sweet options available too – the strawberry shortcake waffle toped with strawberries and whipped cream hits the spot.

It may just be a hole-in-the-wall joint but Bruges Belgian Bistro is famous for its crisp Liège waffles and authentic Belgian frites. The staff take pride in the presentation – we love this Cinnamonster waffle with vanilla bean ice cream, banana, and Nutella. It's 'hearty waffle' menu includes chicken and waffle with crème fraiche, chicken tenders, and organic maple syrup, and Pig On A Could with crème fraiche, bacon strips, and salted caramel sauce.

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 is the healthier Power Waffle (a quinoa oat waffle with blueberries, vanilla yogurt, butter and syrup). If you're feeling particularly hungry you can add a maple sausage or home fries.

Theer are five locations of Capitol Waffle Shop (formerly Campus Waffle) all winning rave reviews for their vast array of waffles. Richmond is the original location and customers love the waffles, coffee, and Mimosas. Favorite orders include chicken and waffle dusted with Captain crunch cereal and powdered sugar, and the Grandma Waffle with scrambled egg, two breaded chicken strips, strawberries, blueberries, and powdered sugar.

A lovely local joint run by a friendly team, Bebop Waffle Shop in west Seattle has 10 stellar waffle options, plus a couple of waffle toast sandwiches. Choose from Belgian, vegan sweet potato, or vegan cornbread waffles. The bacon waffle with bacon chunks baked in and topped with bacon, powdered sugar, and maple butter is a customer favorite.

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Family-run 1950s-style Dolly's Diner is known to serve the best breakfast in town, offering American classics like fluffy omelets, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and home fries, but it's the sweet and savory waffles which keep customers coming back for more. They can be topped with strawberries, cream, and pecans, or served alongside eggs, sausage, bacon, or chicken tenders. Customers say they’re crispy and light.

Gourmet food truck Press Waffles now has a permanent base in Milwaukee but can still be found at the local markets, It serves Belgian Liège waffles made from brioche dough with sweet and savory toppings like goat's cheese and bacon, or blueberry compote and Nutella. Customers say the lemon curd is a must-try. 

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 Cobbler (mixed berry compote and whipped cream).

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