Cast Iron Waffles is a charming little coffee and waffle shop in Ballantyne. This is a great place to grab a treat on your own or take someone on a memorable first date. I enjoyed my waffles with strawberries added, though the coffee was just standard - not bad, but not a standout. The cozy atmosphere combined with cute seating choices is the real draw of this place. Additionally, the customer service was warm and welcoming. I would go back here! read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Belgian waffle with syrup! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The waffle was crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. But it was not authentic, hot, freshly made, Liege-style waffles. My standard is high, having eaten them in Spain and Italy. However, while there were a variety of toppings, the waffle needed to be cooked to order to allow for ease of cutting and for the toppings to add value. On a lighter note, the service was person forward, the prices were reasonable, and there was ample parking. read more

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This was my first visit to this location. When I walked in, I was greeted by a young man who was very polite, which I appreciated. I ordered the Biscoff waffle and the Strawberry Specialty waffle. When my order arrived, the presentation was quite pleasant; however, the experience quickly went downhill. The waffles were cold and very hard to cut. The texture was not what I expect from a fresh waffle. I usually visit the SouthPark location (if it's still open), and this experience did not compare. I was able to eat the Biscoff waffle, but the Strawberry Specialty waffle was so bad that I ended up throwing it away. Unfortunately, based on this visit, I will not be returning. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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We love Cast Iron Waffles! Some of the best waffles I have ever had! Service is always good and foot is always great! read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Blueberry Lemon Supreme, add strawberries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing customer service! The waffles are to die for! I got the deluxe with Nutella, banana, strawberry, and whipped cream.

The waffle selection was easy to follow, and they tasted great! The latte was kinda bland, but the atmosphere was nice and clean. I would go again. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Best little waffle shop! It's small, but the waffles are superb. Crispy edges where the batter caramelizes just a little, with perfect toppings. I had the Blueberry Lemon and my husband had the strawberry. They smelled so good and we ate them so fast I didn't get a chance to take photos! 10/10 would eat again! read more

I great little meeting spot that felt cozy, I liked the waffle and all the varieties to choose from but, the star of everything for me was the buttery maple syrup!! The staff were all delightful, I would definitely go back!! read more

Cast Iron Waffles - The Lemon Blueberry was my favorite waffle! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It was so cozy, and the women working there were so nice and helpful. Overall great spot to check out for some coffee and chat time.

No real organization or leadership here, the food is amazing and the drinks are hit or miss. The staff is friendly just not organized. Best example is today went in for breakfast and ordered coffee and a chai latte. Got the coffee out but the lid wasn't secured so it spilled out. Then my next drink didn't come out till asked about due to the entire staff being star struck by a man that came in for his waffle and coffee. Then when I got my drink it was the wrong size. Cool if the staff sees a guy they think is attractive but I would still like my drink to come out timely and correctly. read more

I was hoping for this place to be the best place ever but it just wasn't what we hoped. First the waffles were not fresh. It was pulled out of a plexiglass cabinet and warmed. The waffle was a bit cold and dry. We ordered 2 waffles the cinnamon roll and the bacon. Cinnamon roll was just a lot of brown sugar and very little frosting. When I think of a cinnamon roll it's all icing and that's what makes it awesome. So mine was dry. The bacon was okay. Service was nothing to write about. Nothing over the top not too friendly. Just okay. Ambiance was kinda gross. The tables were sticky and needed a good cleaning. Would we go back probably not. read more

My absolute favorite spot for a waffle and a blended mocha coffee! Great service, always friendly and the atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. read more

The waffles are my family's favorite breakfast treat. We have been going for years now and they always are the exact same and great. Very fun flavors and options. The building is warm and inviting and the staff are so sweet. Our favorite! read more

Absolutely best waffles I have ever eaten! This place is super cute and service is amazing. A true hidden gem You NEED this in your life! Trust me, go get a waffle! read more

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As someone who just got back from a trip to Belgium I can say these are legit. It's like I'm back in the streets of Brussels. The staff is super friendly and the coffee was great. Would recommend. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Blueberry Lemon Waffel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Oh the most delicious carbs!! We love Cast Iron. All our neighbors received 6 for Xmas. They are light fluffy. Get a box, put in the freezer and easy to make as a dessert or breakfast. Service is always on point. I'm surprised they don't know us by name yet. They do by sight and I'm sure by name won't be far behind. If you haven't been to Cast Iron yet and have that craving for a waffle, there is no other place in the Charlotte area that can compare! read more

Best waffles I've had in a long time! It's a small place, but if you're in the area, it's worth trying at least once. I had the Cinnamon Roll Waffle (Belgian waffle topped with vanilla buttercream and brown sugar/cinnamon mix, $5.75), which is one of their specialty waffles. It was incredibly fluffy, moist, sweet, and full of deliciousness. It did feel like being served from a food truck when it arrived in a small paper container rather than a plate (and the prices resemble that of a food truck too). Don't expect the whole restaurant experience - you order at the front, seat yourself, your food is brought to your table, and then you clean after yourself. But don't judge it solely by its simplicity; the waffles are pretty good! read more

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If you're looking for a place to indulge your sweet tooth, Cast Iron Waffles is a must-visit spot! I visited last August with my family and had a lovely experience. We sat outside on a beautiful day and enjoyed the sun with our waffles. We ordered two of their deluxes, one with berries and cream, and a sticky bun deluxe. The waffles were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with just the right amount of sweetness. + a nice variety of toppings Friendly service from the staff, they made sure we had everything we needed and genuinely wanted to make our visit a good one. In short, if you're looking for a place to indulge in some great Belgian waffles, look no further than here. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Hidden gem tucked into Marvin rd, Cast Iron waffles provides decadent gourmet waffles from friendly staff in a quiet neighborhood, with ample seating inside and out. These waffles are delicious and on the sweet side in most variations, so I paired a lumberjack which has a savory salty flavor thanks to the bacon with a coffee without any cream to balance it out. I tried the deluxe waffle as well and for me, it was a bit too sweet but I had no complaints from the family. The smoothies are also great, though a bit sugary. There are plenty of items, but given the nature your basically eating doughnuts for breakfast. I had one waffle and finished the second half of another that my child didn't want, and I'll say that was too much sugar for me. In the future I'll split a waffle and only have half. I walked around the peaceful neighborhood to burn off some extra energy. While anyone could easily eat an entire waffle alone, I'd be hard pressed to recommend it. Splitting one with a friend is definitely the way to go. There's plenty of seating inside and out, lined along the window so you get a sunny view, outside there are two nooks with tables that will keep you out of the wind and in full view of the sun, so even on a cold day you can enjoy the outdoors comfortably. The area is quiet and though the road is nearby the traffic is not noticeable. Overall it's a great area. Being in a neighborhood the parking in front is slim, but there is a parking lot across the road. Part of it is open parking and park has signs for towing, I didn't risk it (even on a Sunday) and figure it's best not to tempt, so pay attention to the signage. I loved visiting this small local business and will definitely be returning here regularly as a family treat. read more

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The online payment system doesn't work and they don't answer the phone for orders. Very inconvenient.

This is a must! The best waffles ever and the mocha latte was perfect. Cute, clean, fantastic food, and great location for easy parking.

Best waffles I have ever eaten. Hands down! No competition! My favorite is the peanut butter cup waffle. How can you go wrong with peanut butter and Nutella? The Deluxe is very good as well. Again, you have Nutella with strawberries and bananas. I can easily eat 2 waffles, so don't be afraid to order that extra one. They have very solid coffee too. I usually go with the iced macchiato. read more

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Best place to go for waffles! They have the best toppings ! Bacon and Maple syrup. Or fruit and bananas and chocolate and whipped cream read more

This place is a must! The food and drinks were amazing!! The most delicious waffle I've had and the coffee was excellent! The employees were friendly and polite and the food was ready quickly and with the PERFECT amount of whipped cream. Inviting and chill atmosphere. Can't wait to be back to try more! 10/10 read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Absolutely love this place. The owner is sweet and fun to talk to. All employees are kind and welcoming. The waffles are something else. Everyone needs to try one. So many options. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - A black coffee, Cookies & Cream waffle. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love this establishment!!!! Let's Go! Banana strawberry waffle mmmmm. Coffee mmmmmmm Yes!!!! Great folks

I'm sorry but I really wanted to embrace this place. Especially since my wife and I toured Belgium last year and ate copious amounts of waffles. This is a cute spot. Here's my beef; I walked in yesterday and there were 3 patrons enjoying their afternoon. The counter gal was great at explaining the choices. I opted for the mixed fruit waffle. She proceeded to take a premade waffle out of a holding bin on the counter. Since it was about 2:00 PM I'm guessing that they were made that morning, maybe. Inexcusable in my opinion. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Street vendor selling waffles in Belgium... - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The staff here is wonderful & knowledgeable. Their coffee & waffles are great. Layout of the store is also great.

I drove 45 mins to try and it did not disappoint delicious and not to sweet. Good coffee and great selection of coffee syrups, to customize your drink. Will definitely return read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Blueberry lemon waffle and gingerbread marshmallow iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is a neat little place that's has pretty decent waffles at a good price and good coffee drinks. I would recommend on a weekend morning

Oh my goodness! This place is just the sweetest. Very friendly staff, customers were also incredibly nice to each other. (We love to see that) I ordered the peanut buttercup deluxe waffle and it was delicious. If you've got a sweet tooth, this is definitely for you! My kids and husband both enjoyed the cinnamon roll waffle which was also perfection! 10/10 recommend The Cast Iron Waffle. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Cinnamon Roll Waffle and the Peanut Butter Cup Deluxe Waffle. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I gotta give these guys a 5 start review. When I call ahead, they have my order ready upon arrival. I have gone here in the morning and had to wait for the waffle iron to heat up, but that's no biggie. Better that than an under prepared waffle. The food is tasty and I sometimes like to get a chai tea which is also good. Right now, my fave is the lumberjack, not sure when I will switch it up. The employees are all young, but good workers. Items are priced fair as well. Stop by and tell them "Gene" sent you.....just for fun because it won't get either of us anything, but it will probably confuse the employees. read more

This has to be my new favorite breakfast place. I work at the 9Round across the street and will come here on my lunch breaks now because the waffles are absolutely insane, extremely delicious, one of a kind, and absolutely amazing. Local, small business the so business owner is very present, her presence along side her staff are absolutely amazing, incredibly sweet people with intentions of you enjoying what you came for and that's the waffles. No crazy ambiance BUT, in this situation it's one of those breakfast cafes that really make you feel cozy. Such an amazing place, I will be here religiously. read more

Everyone NEEDS to come here !! They aren't lying when they say "best waffle you've ever had". These are candied waffles , no syrup served & it is NOT needed. These are perfectly crafted I wish I could have some everyday. We are so happy we took the time to have breakfast here. The coffee is great too , very pleased! read more

We stopped here for a quick breakfast after visiting friends in Charlotte and it was awesome. From the minute we walked in, it was such a welcoming and pleasant experience. The food was great- we had the naked waffles with powdered sugar (didn't need any extra syrup. It was soft and crisp in all the right places and it tasted like there was some caramelization on certain places on the waffle) and the lemon blueberry waffle (the whipped cream, blueberries, custard? So so delicious). There was an issue with our drinks, but they resolved it quickly and didn't make us feel bad about it. Highly recommend this cozy spot - it was just what us and kids (did I mention that it was kid friendly?) needed before we hit the road again. We will definitely be back when we visit Charlotte again! Thanks! read more

The best waffle I've had in Charlotte, no 'maybe' or 'probably' needed, just a freaky good waffle! I normally trek the North side of the QC but today I had a co-worker in need of help in Ballantyne. Afterwards, both starving and half-lost, I decided to fire up the ol' Yelp Search for a quick bite to eat. Thus, here I find myself at Cast Iron! Its a cute, warm coffee bar that serves waffles, waffles, and more waffles. They have 'speciality' waffles, 'DELUXE' waffles, plain waffles, and even frozen waffles to take home. How could they be any better than your average hotel continental breakfast? These are Liege-Style Belgian waffles. Made with more of a dough than a batter, and mixed with a coarse sugar that contributes to the unique texture, these are a true delight if you've never had one. You're probably going to think that the waffle is small at first, but I'd say that one Liege waffle is equivalent to 2 regular ones. Today I got the berries & cream waffle that's Topped with strawberries, blueberries, and fresh whipped cream. First off the waffle, somehow chewy and airy at the same time. Just the right amount of bite and the coarse sugar I mentioned gives the denser body a nice contrast. They don't sweeten the whipped cream (or if they do it's very little) which works great with the sweeter waffle, and of course the fruit contributes to the sugar content anyway. It was just a splendid and filling breakfast in such a compact dish! Their iced coffee is great as well. I'm starting to get more and more accustomed to no sugar with my coffee and their custom blend is perfect for this. I did add a splash of half and half only to cut the sharper notes a bit, but I would drink it black if offered! A bit surprised that they don't have bacon or eggs here, but as I said, the waffle alone is very filling. I still think it would make a good addition for a more complete breakfast destination. The staff is pleasant and know their menu very well, as I heard them patiently explaining the menu to another customer who was undecided. Next time I'm in the mood for outstanding waffles, I won't hesitate to drive down here! read more

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Following the recent Yelp shindig where Cast Iron gave away samples of their waffles, I came here. The next day. And I brought Mrs. K and K Junior, because there's not much that we love more than wonderful waffles. And wonderful waffles is what we had. I went with mine plain, but the others were ordered with nutella and whipped cream. And let me tell you, these things are plenty sweet all on their own. You really don't have to add anything. An hour later, the sugar crash hit us all pretty hard. Nap time. But it was SO worth it. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Found out about this place. My wife and I were looking for something different and this place was perfect. It's a small place. But the owner does these decadent waffles. Nice variety of choices. I had the lemon blueberry waffle and it had a lemon cream drizzle. It was pretty tasty. My wife had the lumberjack. That one is covered with crumbled bacon and a maple creme. read more

After reading all the reviews on Yelp of how good this place was I felt like I could not leave Charlotte without giving these waffles a try. They were good, but not the best waffle ever! I had a deluxe waffle with my son, by daughter had one with just nutella on it and my husband had a special called the lumberjack which had bacon on it. First they need to update their online menu. It says they have waffle Sundaes and the girl working there said they got rid of that shortly after opening because the company they got their ice cream from lost all their ice cream when their freezers broke. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I'm a sucker for cute breakfast places and Cast Iron Waffles now has my heart. The service is extra friendly and the waffles are soooo good! They have a variety of coffee and waffle options to choose from so choose wisely. My husband and I chose the Elvis, Oreo, and one with Peanutbutter and Nutella. We obviously like pb. All three were delicious but the Oreo and Nutella I would only recommend to those with a sweet tooth. The Icing on the Oreo is fire! The Elvis was everything I hoped it would be. Loved visiting this tiny place packed with deliciousness. read more

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