Philly’s Best Waffles

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.

The Twisted Tail

Hey Philly reader Gregg W. recommends the “outstanding” chicken and waffle during weekend brunch.

📍 Society Hill

Champ’s Diner

Ever hear of an Oreo waffle? They’ve got one here, alongside a few other waffle-centric dishes.

📍 Cecil B. Moore

Unity Java

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

Green Eggs Cafe

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

Mango Mango

This dessert cafe lets you load up a waffle with toppings like mango, nutella, and Thai durian ice cream.

📍 Chinatown and Oxford Circle

Pretty Girls Cook

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. 🎧