Belgian Liege Waffles. Wow. Never had them before, but they were so great that I left with a dozen frozen ones for later! These waffles are made from a dough, not a batter, and the dough has to be hand pressed into the waffle iron. So unique. The Deluxe Waffle with Nutella, Strawberries, Bananas, and Whipped Cream ... is absolutely DIVINE! Must try one! (or maybe two, three, or four of them!) There was a line waiting to order, and a wait for first-come-first-served seating. Trivial. I'd wait an hour or more for one of these waffles, and stand on the curb outside in the rain to eat it! This is a seriously good treat! Can I give this place six stars? read more

Great atmosphere and fantastic food. The lumberjack with its bacon was stellar and provided a really unique and delicious sweet and savory flavor. Highly recommend this place! read more

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

Oh my gosh amazing! I cannot wait to go back. I had the deluxe with Nutella strawberries and bananas. The whipped cream was real. Amazing!! read more

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

Soooo good!!! We got the Frozen waffles and we made them for Christmas morning! Bought fresh fruit and some whipped cream.. They were a hit!! read more

Large portions, plenty of different choices/flavors available and the place itself is very quaint. Wish stated open later.

Definitely satisfied my sweet tooth. Employee was very nice and helped give my 7 year old suggestions.

Very elegant Waffle House, normally I can eat 1 large Belgium waffle. Owner advised most can only eat 1 of his waffles. Flavor was spot on, didn't get coffee: Service and quality of goods are accurate to the price. I'll be back. read more

This is my special treat every holiday!! I love these. My favorite is the frozen so I can eat them fit weeks.

Deluxe waffle was BOMB!!!!!! Kinda expensive but worth it! Thick and fluffy! I could barely finish it I was so full!

I haven't heard many good things about this place. For one, the managers and specifically the owner (Krista Duggan) are nothing shy of extremely rude and condescending. I hoped for a better experience myself, but was unpleased by my service. My friend has a severe dairy allergy and was served a drink including dairy, when asked to fix this, they did not bother to help. Don't waste your time here. read more

Excellent service and great waffles! I got the Deluxe waffles with fruits, nutella and freshly whipped cream and it was delicious! The cafe itself had a cute atmosphere as well. I would definitely go again! read more

I ordered a chocolate peanut butter waffle, along with some other things. On the menu it is described as a peanut butter and chocolate cream cheese. Nowhere does it say that the waffle contains Nutella. Long story short I ended up at the hospital for a serious allergic reaction. You would expect a small business to be more cautious about indicating what menu items contain nuts. Never coming back. read more

The waffles themselves are extremely delicious. They are not over cooked and hard, but rather perfect. They have a good assortment of toppings. My only problem with this place is that it's more of a dessert shop than a breakfast/brunch place. I would have preferred to have some eggs, bacon or sausage on top...or even as a side. The waffles are very sweet, and you really need that savory to balance it out. read more

Great little place! We stopped in on a Saturday morning and ordered an açaí bowl and a cinnamon roll waffle. Both were fantastic!

The server was very nice, the waffles are AMAZING, and the atmosphere is so welcoming.

Came here a few times to get waffles cause who doesnt love a good waffle. they are definitely good for the taste and combinations and generally everyone in is pretty nice and pleasant to speak too. Most of the waffles I get are usually togo order. If you have big family the waffles can get a little pricey to try to get options for everyone as the size of the waffles most people can eat at least 2 so keep that in mind. read more

Found this place on a random search and decided to try it. The food was good but it was a little over priced for what you got. They don't serve sweet tea except by a bottle premade which is a big big let down. The location is good if you live in the townhouses surrounding it but if not good luck finding a parking spot. read more

small place so hard to get a seat sometimes. Waffles are delicious with plenty of options, great with a nice black coffee. Will be back again read more

Stopped in for the first time this morning for a couple hours while my wife had a medical appointment nearby. Coffee was delicious, staff super friendly and the waffles PHENOMENAL! Highly recommend this place. read more

I've been a few times and the food is good but I doubt I'll go again after today's brutal experience. I ordered in store and waited 45 minutes before asking what the deal was. Turns out it was waiting there the whole time because the cashier (same one I ordered from in person) thought it was an online order. I could have waited all day. On top of that they didn't offer me anything in return. I know they are busy but that kind of treatment is unacceptable. They should prioritize their customers who are there in store over the online orders because right now it's clear that they value you more if you order online read more

I ordered the cinnamon bun waffle through Postmates. The waffle came & smelled delicious & looked amazing (did not come with to-go fork/knife/napkin). First bite was not hot like I had hoped, but that is expected since it was delivered, no fault of theirs. The flavor is great at first & the I noticed a little bitterness toward the end of each bite, which is not my cup of tea. Therefore, I personally would not eat waffles from here again since I am not a fan of the recipe of the waffle itself. It is not that it isn't edible, cause it was. I chose to only eat half just to cure the hunger, which is another positive is this can satisfy hunger with just half the waffle, if you wish to have the remaining shared with a friend or even eaten later. I would tell people to try it for themselves, but I would also tell them my thoughts on my experience... not sure what the bitterness was in the waffle maybe buttermilk? (I also would have ordered a side of eggs had they had it on the postmates) #CinnamonRollWaffle read more

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

I love this cute little gem. So many different waffle toppings, but just the waffle itself is sweet and delicious!

Interesting that my review from a couple of years ago has mysteriously been deleted. Were not impressed, as the waffles will definitely provide you with the sugar headache, as they are excessively sweet. In my original post, I joked that it would be a great place to eat, and then drop off the kids at the grandparents house. During our visit, the music was too loud. They choose to put the speaker right above where you order, so we had to practically yell our order. The person who took the order was clearly having a bad day, and was not very polite. We ate with plastic ware on cheap throw away plates. There is great potential here, but it's simply a place to purchase a sugary waffle that won't require syrup. Heaven help you if you use both. After my original review was posted, I did receive an email from the owner asking me to reconsider or delete my review. The very purpose of Yelp was to provide an unbiased review of our local businesses. When you do well, you get rated as such. When you don't; same thing. Majority rules, so if you do more things right than wrong, your ratings score stays high. I declined the offer then, but might reconsider in the near future, to provide a comparison. It's been two years, and would gladly prepare another review based on this next visit. I just didn't want to have the review corrupted. Now, I've found it's been deleted, so in all fairness, I've voted here again. read more

I happened in on the second day of their soft open, so they were still training their cashier and barista which, understandably, slowed things down a bit. With that said this is still a great place to grab coffee on this side of town. I did try their waffles and they are delicious. They were so good you could actually eat one for dessert. The owners were actively involved and very friendly, once everyone is trained this place will be a success. read more

For a Saturday morning breakfast, I can't think of anything better. Soon after this little joint opened, a friend said to me, "You HAVE to try this new waffle place!" But I was on my way just as soon as I heard the word "waffle." These are not, I repeat, NOT like Waffle House. They're Belgian Liege waffles. super dense, chewy -- they're made with dough instead of batter, and imbedded in the final product are crystallized sugar pearls. Your best bet for a top-notch waffle is going at a busy time...you'll have a bit of a wait, but tasting a freshly ironed(?) waffle is worth it. At non-peak hours, expect that you'll be served a waffle that was made a few minutes ago. They have an old-school coke machine that you put quarters in. It's a bit tricky, so take the advice of the staff and pull it out quick!! ;) Great spot for breakfast meetings, and they offer free wi-fi. Apparently their coffee is highly regarded by the readers of Creative Loafing. It's not my favorite, but when you need something warm and delicious to wash down your waffle, it's never a bad choice. There's a TV at the bar, so you can watch something if you're not keen on conversation. Outdoor seating is a plus, when the weather's nice. I always park in the bank parking lot and walk over. It's easier than parallel parking next to the shop. Definitely go for the "Extra Sweet" variety with maple butter, sans the powdered sugar. Nothing gets me out of bed on a Saturday morning like the thought of that waffle. read more

Place is pretty legit. Just wish every waffle was made fresh on the spot. They just take some pre-made waffles and warm them up. I got one with Nutella, strawberries and whipped cream. Mocha Latte was good too. Just need to make them fresh and you'd be a 5 star shop! Menu is pretty limited but the place is small too. So it's not like they can start making a bunch of extra stuff. If you are into crepes, this is a nice, smaller alternative. I shall return. read more

I've been waiting for this place to open ever since the sign went up. Great inside decor - very warm and welcoming. A good place to hang out. Short menu - it is indeed all about the coffee and waffles. On the latter, the waffles are unlike any you've probably had, more rich and very sweet. In talking briefly with the owners it's due to the mix, the increased butterfat, and their use of pearl sugar. Overall, these are excellent portable waffles that are very sweet. A decedent treat. Coffee-wise, no complaints - had the dark roast and it was great. I really hope this place survives because South Ballantyne needs a local coffeehouse instead of only chains! read more

NOT our cup of tea. With that said, the place is cute and the workers are nice so I would love to give them more stars but I'm basing it solely on our taste. These are not ordinary waffles but liege waffles meaning they are infused with sugar balls in them. We were expecting more options than liege waffles since our whole family love waffles but guess we didn't research enough. We ordered 1) plain, 2) whipped cream 3) nutella & berries. The plain enough was so sweet that we could barely finish it. My son who LOVES waffles and nutella AND whipped cream took 2 bites and said he couldn't eat it. If you love sugary stuff this is the place for you! But for us it was too over the top and we couldn't enjoy the waffle or its toppings as much as we would have liked to. read more

What? The waffles have chunks of sugar in them? What?!?! This is officially the best place ever. I never thought I'd love a waffle until I tried the waffles here. You may be detered by the small size of the waffles in the showcase. But really, the waffle itself is pretty heavy, and it only gets heavier by adding on toppings (which is a must). So it's actually the perfect size. By the end of my first waffle, I felt like I was borderline hyperglycemia diabetic. Perfectly borderline. Definitely try to check in and get their deals if they're offering. I paid 5$ for my waffle including powdered sugar, nutella, strawberries, and whipped cream. Not only is the food good, the place itself is like a cute cafe with small tables and outside seating. On a nice day, I wouldn't mind my party running late so I can chill on the shaded tables outside. read more

Cutest little coffee shop tucked into a community of townhomes. Waffles were to die for and you can too them with whatever you like. There's not much seating, maybe a two or three tables, but there's a bar you can sit at. All the coffee is fair trade as well and I was so happy to see they have traditional espresso drinks like a true machiatto! New fav spot! read more

It is a quaint place and the staff was friendly. The waffles were alright, nothing spectacular. Honestly the coffee was much worse. It was nice to try something different, but won't be coming back. read more

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

Oh my...this place was just fantastic. Not sure why, but I was expecting more of a restaurant, but this is more like a coffee shop that happens to serve incredibly good waffles. Upon the suggestion of the lovely lady up front, I ordered mine just plain, to see what this waffle had to offer on its own merits. I don't regret it. It's nothing like a waffle that you're used to. It's much denser, like cake almost, and has a sweetness on its own such that it doesn't really even require syrup. Luckily I had a wife and friend with me, though, who ordered one dressed up with Nutella, so I got to try that one too. The coffee was fantastic as well, and I look forward to coming back at some point. read more

Great for breakfast! Really cozy place, everything is super sweet so proceed with caution. Solid four stars. Loved my berries and cream waffle. It was yeasty, chewy, crispy, and sweet. I also got a caramel macchiato that I should've skipped, just added to the sugar stickiness. Boyfriend got the Nutella strawberry and we traded half way thru. Also really good. :) read more

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A friend recommended Cast Iron Waffles, so my husband and I went to check it out this morning. The waffles there were so good! They are Belgian liege waffles, so are very rich and sweet. I was a little worried when they brought each of us only 1 waffle, especially since we paid something like $4 for 1 waffle. But the waffles are so rich that you couldn't eat 2. I ordered a waffle with nutella streusel and powdered sugar, and my husband ordered a deluxe waffle with nutella, frozen strawberries, fresh bananas and homemade whipped cream. Both of us were so impressed with how tasty these waffles were. We were still a little hungry, so we ordered 1 more waffle - a deluxe one with nutella, double order of fresh peaches and the homemade whipped cream. We split it and really, we were pushing ourselves to finish it. It was so delicious! Next time, I'll just do 1 deluxe waffle and a 16 oz chai. The chai was extra thick and creamy as well, so when I ordered my usual 20 oz and mixed it with 1 1/2 waffles, I started feeling like I really didn't want any more sugar. But it was very good and now that I know the deal, I'll just order accordingly next time. The owners were there and were very involved and friendly, as were all of the employees. Also, I saw a sticker on the window that said "Free Wi-fi" and I'm always happy to have another place that I can go with my laptop to work and change it up a bit. I'll be back, Cast Iron Waffles! read more

My one star might be a bit misleading, as I have not tried anything to eat or drink here. But this is because i have not been able to try anything because of all of the moms and dads and their offspring in the place. I have tried on THREE separate occasions to go in and try the coffee and waffles only to find all of the tables and the chairs at the bar occupied. I am always reassured by the staff that a table will soon open up, but I have waited up to 20 minutes only to find families camping at the tables. The last straw occurred on my visit on Tuesday, December 28th. Of course, all of the tables were occupied by "breeders" and their children, so we were going to take 2 of the chairs at the bar. Just as we were going to sit down, a woman puts her kids in the chairs to watch the waffles being made. Both the woman and the female staff person just looked at me, expecting me to make a scene, I suppose. I just stared at each, then walked out. As a member of a 1000+ person organization that just moved to Ballantyne, I will be recommending against visiting this place to all that will listen. To Chris D. in response to his/her comment: Your comment is understandable, however, you completely ignored the part about the person allowing her children to take up TWO seating areas while paying customers were trying to sit. Can this be expected in the future? read more

Holy Waffle Gods! This is not your grandmas waffle iron, local IHOP , pancake house Waffle House waffle. They are thick, rich, sweet and not for the faint of heart. The feels I'm having eating this gloriousness! This is soooooooo worth the holiday traffic hell to get here. I don't think I want another regular style Belgian waffle. The sweetness and the brioche thickness texture are just amazeballs. I'm so hooked! This will be my cheat day spot for a while. read more

Cast Iron Waffles - Heaven on a freakin plate! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I happened upon this place late last year and, can I just say, what a scrumptious find! The owner was super friendly and offered me a taste of their fair-trade coffees. Note the coffee sacks hanging up as decor - this place ONLY serves fair trade and direct trade coffee, and for this I applaud them. They also provide eco-friendly compostable coffee cups to-go. Those liege waffles brought back fond memories of Belgium and yes, they are rich, and they not so cheap, but just sit back and enjoy it slowly, sip on your coffee to balance out the sweetness, enjoy the chill coffeehouse music playing, take in the unique and cozy atmosphere and revel in the non-chainy, non-impersonal style that is Cast Iron Waffles. The place is pricey but this is justified by its fair-trade coffee, quality waffles, independent flair and friendly service. The place is small, so plan ahead, get there early, or just take it to go. Bottom line, enjoy it for what it is and go support your local coffee shop! May more like-minded shops open up all over Charlotte and give those boring, large, average coffee chains a little competitive kick in the rear. Dare to demand something different :) read more

Place came highly recommended. Did not live up to hype. Waffle very small. Left being hungry. Pearl sugar was not melted, thought I'd broken one of my teeth. Owner and staff, when I asked about what these chunks that could not be broken up were, they were very condescending in their answer. Said no one had ever had issues with it before. Nearly $20.00 for 2 waffles and 2 drinks and leaving hungry? Go to Original Pancake house and get a real waffle from courteous staff. read more

I LOVE these waffles and any time we have guests staying with us from out of town, we take them here! We also have a family tradition of eating birthday breakfasts here. I REALLY wish they offered almond milk as a milk alternative since I can't have soy (I'd stop in a lot more often) but the waffles alone are worth visiting this cute little cafe! read more

Bacon and maple buttercream waffle. Great salty and sweet balance. Great coffee as well. read more

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