LAist: The Quest For The Perfect Waffle Begins

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Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:08:39 -0800

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Lauren

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 22:09:33 -0800

If you're still in search for the best waffle, unfortunately it's not in LA but in Solvang at the Belgian Cafe. If you like crispy, almost crunchy, golden-brown waffles this place is it. Ever since I've tasted it, I've been searching for a place in LA or Orange County to satisfy my fix. It's even better than Pann's, although Pann's has a more extensive menu and great fried chicken as a combo. Pann's waffles are too thick for me and the batter seems more like pancake mixture, while Belgian Cafe's waffles seem like a different mix or maybe a thinner griddle for that crispiness that drives my obsession. Don't even think of ordering anything else other than the waffles at Belgian Cafe. It's just the two-hour drive from the OC and traffic that deters me from frequenting the place to my hearts content.

City Elf

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:34:25 -0800

I like the waffles at the Watts Coffee House, 1827 E. 103rd Street. The shape is conducive to eating them with your hands, always a bonus in my book! Crispy, chewy, golden, and delicious.

Ann

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 11:05:15 -0800

The Inn of the Seventh Ray in Topanga Canyon for a perfect waffle! The taste and "doneness" of the waffle is marvelous. I order the works - fresh strawberries, strawberry yogurt sauce, whipped cream and syrup. Ahhh Waffle House, pecan waffles, yum!

Mark

Tue, 16 Aug 2005 08:50:33 -0800

Nice quest...Jane and Michael Stern (Road Food authors) talked about what makes a great American waffle on The Splendid Table last weekend. http://splendidtable.publicradio.org/whereweeat/stern_blueplate.shtml

Tamara

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:56:31 -0800

I second the shocked comment about not visiting Roscoe's. For shame!

smo

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:52:50 -0800

What about that new place right on the edge of the sunset strip? Its called (what a terrible name) Wacky Waffles! Its new and there is never anyone there.

heartattackandvine

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 15:02:38 -0800

You were on Sunset but didn't bother to stop at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles? I'm shocked, shocked I say...

Lindsay William-Ross

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 14:22:16 -0800

I sensed the pick of Canter's by the LA Mag folk was highly suspect, and you've confirmed this mightily. I applaud your Wafflequest (as well as your coining of the terms Wafflequest, Waffletastic) and fully support (emotionally, not financially) the endeavor. I would say stick to Jinky's for French Toast and not the waffles, and if you're willing to brave the wilds of an Encino strip mall, try More Than Waffles--BUT (as I posted here on LAist a while ago), don't order anything other than waffles, or you'll regret it.