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The Waffle Bus

4.1 (289 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich
Carrie M.

I am sad to say that the Waffle Bus is not actually a bus. Their aesthetic is somewhat unappealing with the font, colours, and pictures of the food that look garish. It was very cold inside, but they have outdoor seating as well. They have a lot of crazy-looking items on the menu with plenty of burgers. They only have a few sweet waffle options. We got the fried chicken and waffle sandwiches. One had the regular chicken, and we subbed the other for hot honey. I thought the chicken was really good, and the sauce was tasty as well. The waffles were okay. The fries were also just alright. One waffle sandwich was a ton of food, although I did finish it all (with difficulty). I would've been satisfied with just eating a half.

Warren M.

I hadn't been to The Waffle Bus in years, so I was definitely excited to come back and see how it still holds up. One thing I really liked right away was the setup. They have two patio seating areas with umbrellas, which is perfect for Houston heat, and a walk up window to place your order. Makes it easy to grab food and go or just hang outside. I ordered the Hot Mess Fries, which come with seasoned waffle fries topped with spicy buttermilk fried chicken bites, white cheddar mac & cheese, spicy mayo, ancho chile honey butter, and pickles. It's definitely a loaded dish with a lot going on. The flavors were bold, and I liked the combination in theory, but it was just ok. The chicken was decent and had a nice crunch, and the fries were seasoned well, but everything together made the dish feel ehh. The mac & cheese was creamy though but nothing particularly stood out to me. Service was fine nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. The staff got the order out in a reasonable time, especially considering it can get busy in a hurry. As for the ambiance, it's a casual spot with a laid back vibe. Good for a quick bite, but not somewhere I'd necessarily go to hang out for a long time. Overall, it was an alright visit. Not bad, but not as impressive as I remembered. Still a decent spot if you're in the mood.

Waffle fries and Chicken
Heather L.

Food was good and service was nice. I would return to this location again. Manager was nice.

HOT Honey Wings and Waffles
Jonaya P.

I've been wanting to try this place and finally got around to it. I got the hot honey wings & sub blueberry waffles. The waffles are good you can tell they're homemade and fresh. The wings were a little too big for my liking and a tiny bit undercooked. They were also very greasy as well.. they tasted a bit old. I wouldn't care whether or not I ate here again.

Chicken Thunder Fries, Brunch Burger, Hottie Melt
Serena S.

I've been a fan of The Waffle Bus for almost 10 years now, ever since it used to pull up to my dorm back in college. So when I saw they had a full restaurant now, I had to take my mom to show her one of my old college eating stomping grounds! The menu has expanded so much since the food truck days, and of course I had to try something new, but there was no way I could skip the famous Chicken Thunder Fries. We also ordered the Hottie Melt and the Brunch Burger to share. Flavor-wise, I really liked the Hottie Melt, but I was a little thrown off by the bun being flipped inside out. Was that intentional or just because you ran out of the toast it's usually served on? If it was the latter, a quick heads-up would've been appreciated so we could've swapped for something else. The Brunch Burger was a win. It was my mom's favorite. Basically a classic bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top- simple and flavorful. Now for the part that makes me sad to say... The Chicken Thunder Fries weren't quite how I remembered them from the food truck days. The fries didn't taste super fresh- a little tough, like they'd been sitting out- and the sauces, which used to make the dish, were barely there. I could taste the spicy mayo, but that rich ancho chile honey butter that made the fries glisten and saucy underneath all the chicken? Not present On the bright side, the employee who helped us with our order was sweet. My mom had a few questions while ordering, and he was nice and helpful.

Ice cream Bar!!!!
Dreda S.

Food is great especially if you love good chicken and waffles on steroids! Love love love this place. Such a great vibe.

Julie L.

I wanted something sweet without being too sweet and it ended up being a perfect choice. You order in person using the tablets, and I love d being able to customize my waffle exactly how I wanted, chocolate, strawberry, whipped cream, honey and fruity pebbles. It cost a little extra but it was totally worth it. Service was quick and easy and my waffle came out just right.

Chicken Thunder Fries
Eugene T.

I have loved The Waffle Bus since I first had it at it's food truck but this was my first time coming in to their restaurant building. I had passed by a few times in the past but this was my first time passing by hungry and with time to spare....well I didn't necessarily have the time but decided the person I was meeting would have to wait. I pretty much knew I was coming in to get my old favorites from eating there but was pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of options. To say the least I acted out a little bit when ordering, so let's get into this adventure. The restaurant itself is very nice. It has that clearly modern, but retro diner aesthetic from the outside. Inside is very clean and bright. There is a lot of popping menu item signage to highlight items you may have skipped over. I didn't realize it was a place that you put your order in with a screen instead of a person. I stood for a minute thinking I was waiting on someone to help me before realizing. I wish one of the people behind the counter would've informed me of this as I stood there. I didn't see anything telling me to place my order that way if there was a sign for it, so if it isn't I think that would be good for first-time customers. The menu itself as I said before is very vast compared to what I was used to from the food truck. Everything on the menu though thankfully feels on brand. I'm sure the next time I go I'll get some things I didn't try this time. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffle sandwich was a must-have from previous times. It's a juicy fried chicken breast served on waffle halves with their Thunder Sauce. Every element of this sandwich works for me. It's savory and sweet and spicy and oh so delicious!! I also got the Chicken Thunder Fries. This is their Seasoned Waffle Fries topped with chicken bites and thunder sauce. This is another item that I've had and is where my indulgence starts to show. I could've easily just got the waffle fries, which are in themselves delicious, but I wanted to go the extra mile. (Not mad at myself for doing so ‍) This item is a whole meal in itself. Lastly I got the Hottie Melt with an extra patty. Again this is essentially the third meal I've ordered, but again I do not end up mad at myself for doing so. This is actually the only thing I had that was new to me, as I didn't know they offered smashburgers. It's a habanero spiced patty with American cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos and their Stormy sauce. This was a very delicious burger! For me to have went in expecting delicious fried chicken and waffle variations this was an unexpected gem. The items I look forward to trying on a next visit would be the Mac & Cheese, a sweet waffle sandwich (which I've had before and know to be good), the Swirl Milkshake and Milk & Cereal Ice Cream. A place like this that has given me so many wins on different items, always makes me feel encouraged to try more of their menu. For me there wasn't much customer service interaction but the times when I did was pleasant enough. The only comment was wanting some menu help. Ordering on screen though is pretty straightforward and a smooth process. Overall this is an amazing place that truly wins in all aspects to me, from visual aesthetics to menu options to deliciousness, it's all great! The fact they went from an amazing food truck to having multiple locations is also a testament to just how great their product really is.

Mc MacDaddy (Waffle)
Memphis P.

My son convinced me to come here and I must admit we had a fantastic experience. We ordered the Fried Chicken Waffle Sandwich, Nashville Hot Fried Chicken, MacDaddy (waffle thunder) & the Hot Chicken Fryders. Everything was delicious each bite was bursting with flavor. Customer service was amazing and we felt welcomed every minute of our visit. This is establishment is so fun inside and outside. Loved the vibes and highly recommend trying it out.

I ordered to go, when I got home I found a blue plastic on top of my waffle no one has contacted me about my refund yet

HOT MESS Fries

Stopped here after getting Isa Matcha, wouldn't normally have tried this place but we were surprised it was pretty good!

Fruity pebbles milkshake
Alejandro R.

Delicous, fresh, and filling comfort food served in generous portions! The fried chicken, waffles, waffle fries, Mac n cheese, and milkshakes are the big highlights here and they provide many creative variations to satisfy anybody. Is it healthy? Probably not. But it certainly always hits the spot! We are consistently impressed by the freshness of the food as it is cooked to order, and the servers call it out as soon as it's ready. The thunder chicken fries are a shareable crowd-pleaser and feature the thick cut, seasoned waffle fries with ancho chile spicy mayo and bite size fries chicken pieces. The sauces bring a lot of flavor and tang that ties everything together. Want to upgrade it further? Add a side of Mac n cheese on top. The Mac daddy chicken sandwich is a flavor bomb of sloppy goodness with creamy mac n cheese on fried chicken between brioche buns. The fruity pebbles milkshake was a perfect cold, sweet complement to the heavy, tangy, and savory meal. Lots of indoor seating available which is perfect for groups, and the food portions lend themselves to sharing. Waffle bus seems to be pretty popular with the late night crowd so lots of traffic in and out, delivery/pickup, and a little loud. There's an interesting wall of many TV screens hypnotically playing landscapes and vacation-type videos which is kinda soothing and nice to look at. Very casual vibe and good place to catch up with friends.

Nashville HOT Fried Chicken Sandwich (Brioche)
Robert B.

It's a nice establishment. Good for walk up or if you have a car ample parking. Overall this place is confusing. They sell chicken, waffles, burgers and ice cream. All of which is ehh. Burger is lacking flavor. The sauce muddles everything. The waffle okay. Very generic. Chicken the two chicken options are okay. The "Nashville hot" chicken isn't hot at all. The Mac and cheese was simply not good. Overall it's edible but not a place I was look forward to going back to.

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Food and service was amazing. I was checked up on and catered for. I highly recommend this establishment for food.

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