National Waffle Day is on August 24, a day that commemorates the anniversary of the first patent for a waffle iron in 1869. Waffles were available before then, but this way of cooking enabled the dish to be much more widely available. Since then, waffles have become a breakfast staple and have also been used in a more versatile way, ranging from waffle cones to chicken and waffles. Our agents suggest trying the following restaurants that serve waffles that aren't just for breakfast.
A waffle is still a perfect breakfast item, but if you'd like to expand your chance to sample this soft yet crispy bit of deliciousness, some area restaurants serve them throughout the day or for lunch or dinner.
The Daily Treat Restaurant
177 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Owned by the same family for over 50 years, The Daily Treat Restaurant has an eclectic menu. You'll find a wide variety of dishes available, including meat, fish, chicken, pasta, salads, and vegan selections. Belgian waffles are also served each day, so you won't have to time your visit just right to enjoy the tasty treat.
Raymond's
101 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ
Raymond's has a large menu of popular favorites — including waffles — and it's the kind of place that's become a popular destination. Hang out at the counter with a newspaper, or choose to order and relax at a table. You can enjoy the restaurant's whole wheat Belgian waffles, served with wild berries and lemon chantilly topping, during regular breakfast hours or anytime throughout the day. In fact, the entire breakfast menu is served all day.
Van Dyk's Ice Cream
145 Ackerman Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
Van Dyk's Ice Cream has been scooping up ice cream for loyal customers for more than 40 years and serves their treats in a waffle cone. Since there's no seating, you'll need to grab your scoop (or scoops!) to go or park and eat it. You'll find everything on the menu from traditional favorites like chocolate to some more adventurous choices like Bailey's cream. And there's even an added incentive to order the large-size waffle cone — you'll score free chocolate and rainbow sprinkles.
Stone & Rail
175 Rock Rd., Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Located next door to the train station and near Glen Rock homes for sale, Stone & Rail is a gastropub that combines a strong selection of craft beers with an elevated food menu. Salads, as well as large and small plates, are offered, and if you're craving waffles, Stone & Rail has you covered. Trying their Chicken & Waffles, which includes a Belgian waffle, a chicken breast fried in buttermilk, sriracha butter, and a drizzling of bourbon maple.
The Office Tavern Grill
32-34 Chestnut St., Ridgewood, NJ 07450
The Office Tavern Grill bills itself as a reinvention of what it means to be an iconic New Jersey restaurant, serving up classic American comfort food with a modern twist. It serves brunch but saves its waffles for lunch and dinner. In addition to entrees like flatbreads, burgers, sandwiches, salads, steak, and salmon, you'll find chicken and waffles on the menu. It's served with buttermilk fried chicken, gruyere, bacon, and topped with a maple syrup reduction.
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