ABE Named One of the 8 Restaurant Chains That Serve the Best Waffles
Dig into a perfectly crispy, golden-brown waffle with your favorite toppings at these popular chains.
There are many different types of waffles enjoyed around the world, from light, crispy Brussels-style waffles to the eggy, spherical bubble waffles of Asia to the frozen, toaster-bound rounds widely consumed in the United States.
According to Time, the popular foodstuff has been around in some form since the days of Ancient Greece, and it arrived in the New World courtesy of English Pilgrims who picked up the tradition in the Netherlands.
In the early days, waffles were cooked over an open fire, using rustic metal plates, but American inventor Cornelius Swartwout revolutionized the craft in 1869 by devising an improved stove-top waffle iron, which Smithsonian described as "easy to turn and less likely to burn the hand of the cook." The day his creation was patented, Aug. 24, is now known as National Waffle Day.
According to Statista, over 123 million Americans consumed waffles in 2020—more than both pancakes and French toast combined. This goes to show that waffles are indeed one of the most favored breakfast foods in the country. So, what's a person to do when they run out of Eggos? Head to the nearest restaurant for some of the best waffles in town!
Another Broken Egg Cafe
If you're looking for a waffle with some elevated flavor, head to Another Broken Egg Cafe, where you can find pumpkin waffles on the menu. These Belgian-style waffles, flavored with fall's most fashionable gourd, come topped with pecans, powdered sugar, and cinnamon-spiced butter. However, that's not the only waffle offering on the menu. You can also try the more indulgent cookie dough waffle, the savory chicken and waffle, or simply its plain Belgian waffle.
