The humble waffle is an underratedly versatile food, and Philadelphia has plenty of restaurants that offer it in a variety of different forms. Go beyond Eggos with the local waffle recommendations we’ve gathered.
Hey Philly reader Gregg W. recommends the “outstanding” chicken and waffle during weekend brunch.
📍 Society Hill
Ever hear of an Oreo waffle? They’ve got one here, alongside a few other waffle-centric dishes.
📍 Cecil B. Moore
You’ve got options here: Have a plain waffle, pick from a number of sweet drizzles, try strawberries and cream topping, or get one loaded with eggs, cheese, and a protein of your choice. You can also order a Dutch-style Stroopwaffle. This spot comes recommended by Hey Philly reader Roxanne G.
📍 Manayunk
Chicken tenders, poached eggs, maple syrup, and hot sauce hollandaise top a buttermilk waffle in a dish called the “fried chicken benedict.” Hey Philly reader Jerry C. recommends hitting up the “best of their locations” at 13th & Locust.
📍 Multiple Locations
This dessert cafe lets you load up a waffle with toppings like mango, nutella, and Thai durian ice cream.
📍 Chinatown and Oxford Circle
Sweet meets savory in this spot’s “Going Back to Cali Sandwich”: fried chicken breast, cheddar, and sriracha BBQ sauce served on a “sugar waffle bun.”
📍 Northern Liberties
🍳 🥓 🥞 Is brunch of any type — with or without waffles — your jam? You may enjoy the City Cast Philly podcast’s guide to the city’s best brunch spots. 🎧
City Cast Philly podcast host Trenae Nuri and producer Abby Fritz contributed ideas to this segment.
