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6 waffle concepts prove it’s about more than cones

Sweet or savory, snacky or sit-down-and-stay-awhile, these dining spots are striking while the Belgian waffle iron is hot

Tara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

July 8, 2019

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Belgian street waffles, or liege (pronounced “lee-edge”) are known for their special yeasty dough (not batter) and pearl sugar. Also growing in popularity are bubble street waffles from Hong Kong, which are appearing with an amazing array of toppings. The rise of both is proving waffles to be one of the hottest — and most versatile — trends that can work across multiple dayparts.

Here’s a look at six concepts with waffles at the core of the menu.

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About the Author

Tara Fitzpatrick

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group

Tara Fitzpatrick is Food Management’s senior editor and a contributor to Restaurant Hospitality and Nation’s Restaurant News, creating editorial content for digital, print and events. Tara holds a bachelor of science degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kent State University. Before joining Food Management in 2008, Tara was associate editor at National Association of College Stores in Oberlin, Ohio. Prior to that, Tara worked as a newspaper reporter in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, where she lives now. Tara is a fan of food history, legends, lore, ghost stories, urban farming and old cookbooks. 

Tara Fitzpatrick’s areas of expertise include the onsite foodservice industry (K-12 schools, colleges and universities, healthcare and B&I), menu trends, sustainability in foodservice, senior dining, farm-to-table and innovation.

Tara Fitzpatrick is a frequent webinar and podcast host and has served on the board of directors for IFEC (International Food Editors Consortium).

Tara Fitzpatrick’s experience:

Senior Editor, Food Management (Feb 2008-present)

Associate Editor, National Association of College Stores (2005-2008)

Reporter, The Morning Journal (2002-2005)

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