The best waffles in the the Bay Area. Miss getting these from the Lake Merritt farmers market. From excellent taste to excellent customer service. Hope I can get some soon. read more

Waffle Truck: These are Belgian waffles. Usually every Sunday, rain or shine, at the San Rafael civic center. They are a bit overpriced ranging from $6-9 a piece but in the end so worth it and will end up having you wanting more. The flavor of the batter is like no other and everything is freshly made. I would come again! If you are in the area, check him out. read more

Waffle Mania Truck - Waffle with whipped cream - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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The Three Stages of Mankind ...or How We May Be Rolling Downhill to a Purgatory of Our Own Making First, there was Meals on Wheels ...where you give to others who can't cook for themselves... Then, there was Waiters on Wheels ...where you pay others to get food you're too lazy to get yourself... And now, there are Waffles on Wheels ...where you pay someone else for food you're too lazy to cook, and you're giving to no one but yourself... Next will be Hell in a Hand Basket on Wheels...mark my words! So I finally tried the Belgian waffle truck parked at the Civic Center Farmer's Market every Wednesday morning. To my surprise, it's run by an honest-to-goodness Belgian who makes authentic Belgian waffles...not the phony rootin' tootin', fresh and fruity kind they serve at IHOP. But you may want to bring your own can of Reddi-Whip if that's your pleasure. I've actually been to Belgium, and there are about a thousand of these waffle stands in Brussels alone...okay, maybe a hundred, but they are everywhere. What's distinctive about them is that they are a lot denser and yeastier than the kind you make in your teflon-coated Proctor-Silex waffle iron at home. There are two kinds...the standard Belgian waffle which is referred to as a Brussels waffle over there and a Liege waffle. What these guys serve is, I believe, the Liege waffle, which is thicker, chewier and sweeter than a Brussels waffle (see my photos). You can tell because there is a trace of the caramelized sugar coating that makes the Liege waffle unique. Isn't that fascinating? It's dusted with powder sugar and you eat it like a Hot Pocket. No strawberries, no whipped cream. It's $3 for one, or if you get four, they drop it to $2.50 per waffle. Believe me, if you're considering buying four waffles, price point is not your major problem. They're warm and definitely tasty though a bit chewier than I like them. It's really more like a European churro, but a donut by any other name should taste as good. I wish they had nutella to spread on them or at least some peanut butter or maybe some cream cheese. Oh I'll be back. WAFFLE - 4 stars...a true Belgian waffle...from Liege no less AMBIANCE - 3 stars...uhhh, it's a truck SERVICE - 4 stars...fast and the waffle is fit snug in a custom paper bag TOTAL - 4 stars...a unique taste treat...not as addictive as I feared...thank God read more

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Their Belgian Waffles are spot on --- caramalised and crunchy on the outside, moist and slightly soft on the inside. I prefer these Belgian style golden grids over the local soft version. My favourite is the waffle with whipped cream on top. The lightly sweetened silky smooth airy cream serves to enhance the sweet crunchy-and-moist goodness of this Belgian delight. The nutella version is a little overpowering --- now don't get me wrong, I love nutella --- as it totally obliterates the waffle and might make you miss its distinctiveness. In Belgium, where they are almost as ubiquitous as hot-dog stands in NYC, it is usually served with hot chocolate sauce (of the consistency of a chocolate fondue) poured on top which is thick enough to not splosh around as you pound the pavements, while at the same time not thick, unctuous, and overpowering like nutella. The portion size, though not humongous, is generous enough. At $4.50 +/- 50c, it's not cheap, but not prohibitively expensive either. After all is said and done, this sinful treat is definitely worth the money! read more

Waffle Mania Truck - Waffle with Nutella - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

The waffles are very good (see my photos); they are not as super-outstanding as people rave about, however, they are worth a short trip. On Wednesdays from about 8 AM - 1 PM, The waffle truck parks at the Civic Center Farmer's market in San Francisco, on Market Street, right at the Bart station entrance. read more

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I LOVE waffles. I LOVE nutella. I LOVE food trucks. I LOVE BELGIAN waffles. I LOVE farmers markets. So it was love all waffle pressed into a grid of happiness and pure sweets for my not so gym friendly snack. It's so simple, yet something so beautiful. Sweet crispy outsides and a warm, soft texture on the inside. It hard sugar crystals and added a nice crunch on the outside. It was a pretty huge portion, considering I was at a food truck and it was made fresh. I got the Nutella Waffle (4) and it was just a whole smear of Nutella on top of this sweet jem that was quickly devoured into my stomach. I wanted them all. The one with the powered sugar and then the Nutella and whip cream! It was just happiness all around the truck from kids to adults all just salivating at the smell of the waffle air that filled around us. I was at the lakeshore location and the line moved quickly and the truck was clean. I like that a lot. There was only one guy working but he looked so happy to be serving us. It's a good stop for a sweet treat, but the portion is a little bit too much for one person though. Caution though, if you have a sweet tooth it's about to get a little bit sweeter! Bring cash to make it simple! Ps. Your hands are going to get messy. read more

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I got the waffle with Nutella.. and I am hooked! The waffle itself had a nice crunch on the outside, but soft on the inside while being flavorful on it's own without the Nutella. It was a great way to start my morning. http://sexydishes.blogspot.com/2011/12/quick-bites-waffle-mania.html read more

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Disappointing! I should have known when there was no line whatsoever when I approached that this was not gonna be good... Not freshly made. Looks like he had the waffles sitting there for a while. Opted for powdered sugar. The waffle itself has already lots of sugar in it, you can especially taste it in the exterior (it wasn't crunchy and fresh unfortunately). So the powdered sugar is overkill. Honestly not what I wanted in a waffle. Id prefer it way less sweet. And crunchier. Tried it and now I'm over it. Wont return. I was so looking forward to this satisfying my waffle cravings too :( read more

Hi! I used to come find you as often as I could at the grand lake farmers market in Oakland but now I can't find you anymore!!! I am going through waffle withdrawals. How does one find you? read more

Nice proprietor, and fast service, but the waffles were not freshly made, and they were not very crispy as id expect a Liege waffle to be. If I hadn't been in the area and waiting for my matinee to start at the Orpheum, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at this food truck. The whipped cream was excellent. read more

I expect a waffle from a waffle truck that sells only waffle to be fresh. I got something worse than what you can get from supermarket frozen section. read more

I had one of their heavily hyped waffles at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market in Oakland and I was unimpressed. It was super pricey for a just so-so waffle. Even my kid turned up his little button nose at it. read more

My dentist would be distraught if he found out I chased down the Waffle Mania Truck after my teeth cleaning. But hey, it was worth it. Just what I love about a waffle made right - crispy on the outside, soft and warm inside. A little denser than I expected, but not in a bad way. There is so much sweetness in the dough, I don't think I could handle one with whipped cream or nutella. $3.50 for a powdered sugar one, $4.00 for one with whipped cream or nutella, and for you sugar enthusiasts, $4.50 for whipped cream AND nutella. Order 4 or more powdered sugar ones and the price drops to $3.00 each. So you can buy more to share with friends...or not. Just remember, no utensils necessary (or available). Enjoy! I sure did! read more

How good can a friggin waffle possibly be??? I paid $9.70 just to take BART from South Hayward all the way to Civic Center just to taste these majestic $3 Belgian waffles and you know what? - It was worth every penny!! We must have come at a really good time because there was no line, but right after we bought our baggy, there stood 7 hungry patrons ready to nibble on this powdered sugary delight. The first bite was pure bliss (minus all the sugar flying off onto my clothes). The batter is naturally sweet with a hint of maple syrup flavor already infused in the waffle. Since there were 3 of us, we went with the 4 for $12 special thinking I could finish off 1 1/2 waffles. Unfortunately, after the first one, I had to call it quits. Not because it was overloaded with sweetness or anything, but I wanted to save room for the other street vendors at Farmer's Market. You can add whipped cream for an extra 50 cents and it tastes sooooo much better. Mr. Waffle Man, you are truly a godsend. Please come out more often than just Wednesday mornings! (Located on Market St. right in front of Farmer's Market outside the Civic Center BART station.) read more

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After searching for Sam's Chowdermobile in Golden Gate Park and consuming my first lobster roll, I was ready for something sweet to balance my savory lunch. Luckily, the Wafflemania truck was situated right next to Sam's Chowdermobile! After much contemplation, I decided to try one of their powdered sugar concoctions. The waffle was delicious with a slightly crispy outer layer and a chewy, fluffy center. The waffle was surprisingly thick, which was good because I don't like overly crispy waffles. The powdered sugar made a real mess on my black jacket. I think I'll try the whipped cream or Nutella alternative next time. $3.50/waffle is a bit pricey though but worth it for a try. read more

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LOVE the nutella belgian waffle! sooooo mmm yummie! i tried the powder sugared belgian waffle as well & it's good too. But I have to say nutella is the best! Friendly older guy & younger guy working there alternating different days. I would go here whenever i went to school at The Art Institute of CA-SF and grab one during/before class. Makes me happy :D I want to go get one soon! Just have to be in the city on a Wednesday.. read more

You are still off the charts! Over a year later and I was surprised this morning by a colleague who remembered my love of this treat. It was afterall my 100th Yelp review. She came into my office with one of these golden doughy treats that have powdered sugar dusting the top and eventually explode into puff of sugar when bitten into. Just like magic! Oh so good. I think I ihnaled it in less than one minute. Oh my God it is Wednesday I can run to Civic Center Farmer's Market and find the truck. Yes that is what I will be doing for lunch! Yummy! read more

I'm usually not a waffle fan, but this truck's waffles have created an exception to my rule. The waffles are savory, good for sharing, and are made right in front of you. The price is reasonable at only $5 for a waffle with toppings and $6 for one with fruit added as an additional item. I recommend trying their whipped cream, Nutella, and fruit option as it is the perfect mix of sweet and savory. The owner does not skimp out on ingredients and always cuts up the entire banana for your waffle and covers the waffle in whip cream and Nutella. For foodies that are more focused on the waffle than the toppings, I'd definitely recommended asking for the toppings to be reduced or limited upfront. This truck is a great addition to the civic center Wednesday markets and is a wonderful treat for 'hump' day. read more

Best waffle I've ever had. Hope to open at other locations such as ferry building market :-D Is it possible to have more toppings such as fruit plus cream? read more

Waffle Mania Truck - A little bit more expensive but worth the price - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Jonas http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=NK-zIxHMuTnLRU0RhoZWqw Jonas posted this on his xanga & I had to hunt it down & try. It's like heaven in your mouth!! When I tried it, it was cold, still very yummy. My mission is to get it when it's freshly hot. Oh yeah...you can only get it on Wednesdays!! Waffle Mania Truck [click below - picture] http://www.xanga.com/icantsee/690973415/waffle-mania-truck/ read more

Waffle Mania Truck - Belgian Sugar Waffles - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Waffle man! Found him at Stonestown Mall's Farmer Market on Sunday, by SF State. I've never had a Belgium waffle before and boy are they tasty. We went in a group of three and shared our waffles. One of us got: nutella, honey and creamy caramel. They were all really good. Prices are $4 starting and depending on your topping .50c-$1 each. I can't remember all the toppings, but here are some of them. -whipped cream, nutella, creamy caramel, syrup, honey, strawberry, banana The owner is French and I love his accent, plus he's a nice French man. Not snobby like some that I met in France. Ca$h only! read more

Just like we used to get on the Manly Ferry Perry - 10 years ago. We have dreamed of these things for YEARS! You do not need a topping on this perfect firm but so good chewy caramelized treat. Nuttela is pretty good as well; just be ready for a sugar coma 15 minutes later. Fantastic! A perfect food! read more

Waffle Mania Truck - Off Market and 2nd~ish in the alley past the Courtyard and the nice flower shop. - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

Once upon a time in the Bay Area, there was a long street named Union, peaceful, prosperous, friendly and good looking people. It was a sunny Saturday afternoon, strolling down this street I came across birds chirping, mice and old people dancing, squirrels hopping, children with balloons giving me high fives, and there behind a tree I see a white sugar waffle truck. Oh la la. I jaywalked to it and suddenly a truck runs me over and I'm sent to food truck heaven. Such beauty can't be described. It was something beyond description. Heaven was filled with some sort of beautiful light...chill out music..cool people...flowers...angels...waffles. All is filled with some indescribable joy. The waffle man was wearing a waffle costume and waiting for me. I arrived on a ivory and gold throne, carried by Ryan Gosling, James Franco, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Bradley Cooper. As I am about to take the bite of the scrumptious nutella waffle.. OUCH! I suddenly feel a pillow hit my face, and my roommate says "You're snoring too loud." It might have been the best dream I was woken up from, but OMG these waffles, they even have me dreaming about them. Keep an eye on your truck waffle man, just sayin... read more

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Mmm, handsome French man making me some waffles!! (: Me like! I've come walked by many times before (not having the patience to wait in the long lines). Last week, I decided to come here with my friend and we got four powdered sugar waffles and a Nutella waffle! The wonderful man gave us a discount (four powdered sugar for $3 each+$1 off the Nutella waffle) Of course, he could only eat half the Nutella waffle before he almost fell into a sugar coma. I gave two to another friend, and he thought it was amazing :D I was filled up after 1.5 waffles, but I just couldn't help myself and ate one more x_x I probably won't ever buy more than two Belgian waffles for myself, but MAN THIS IS AWESOME! read more

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Their Belgium Waffles are amazing. I had the Nutella Waffles with Whipped cream. It was perfect. The waffle was slightly sweet and firm. It was not dry and hard. It was made fresh. I never had any problems with the quality of their waffles during my other previous visits. read more

Waffle Mania Truck - Nutella Whip Cream Belgium Waffle was amazing. - Desserts Near Me - San Francisco, California

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A sizzling hot belgian waffle slathered in creamy Nutella. This is so good it should be illegal - I jest of course...don't even think about it politicos! A great way to start the morning...as long as you can find the truck :-) read more

I can't stop thinking about these Waffles. Oh. My. God. My girls and wife go here so often, wish I didn't have work that much. - Andy read more

So I've been craving a good Belgian liege waffle for a while now. Ever since I came back from a trip to Belgian to be exact. The craving got pretty bad, but luckily (or unluckily yikes) Yelp pointed me to Waffle Mania Truck. I felt #blessed that I was around Civic Center on a Wednesday, just in time for the farmer's market that happens every week on Wednesdays. When I didn't see any line or anyone waiting for a hot off the waffle iron waffle, I didn't think too much of it, but after receiving my waffle I understood why no one was in line. It was just kind of warm, and definitely tasted not super fresh. They just have a bunch of waffles sitting there unfortunately. A fresh liege waffle can be one of the best things in the world, but I was quite disappointed. So it wasn't hot, fine but also it was not dare I say it, not sugary enough either. Yes I ordered a plain waffle, but the ones in Belgium are crisp and sweet from the delicious Belgian pearl sugar that's used to make the waffles. Maybe if they were made fresh they would be much better, but I'd say, save your stomach for some other sweet thing if you're at the farmer's market. read more

"I've waffled before. I'll waffle again." ~Howard Dean I'm pretty sure Howard Dean wasn't talking about the Waffle Mania Truck's Belgian Waffles when he uttered that quote, but in retrospect, he probably should have been. Let's be honest here, any day is a good day to eat a waffle but a gray, dreary, rainy Saturday at the Grand Lake Farmer's Market in Oakland was probably the perfect time to try this sweet, yeasty and sugary confection. As I passed the guy sitting in his converted small school bus, I could smell the beautiful scent of crisp-ified carbohydrates. I walked to the window, asked for a waffle and watched as the guy poured the dough (not batter) onto the griddle and closed the press. A few seconds later, the dough was transformed into a crispy round of LOVE. The waffle was caramelized and golden brown. The proprietor offered me a sprinkling of powdered sugar for my waffle, which I happily accepted. I gave him $3.50 and took my little piece of joy. As I walked away from the waffle truck, I took my first bite of the gooey, molten, sweet goodness that is the Waffle Mania Belgian waffle. After the first bite, various philosophical questions ran through my mind: 1) If you ate pasta and antipasta, would you still be hungry? 2) Do infants enjoy infancy as much as adults enjoy adultery? 3) Why is the alphabet in that order? Is it because of that song? After contemplating the Universe for a few seconds, I turned my attention back to the waffle in my hand and absolutely inhaled the thing in about three bites. I think I need another one to truly rate it, but until then, I'll give it five stars. I've waffled before. I'll waffle again. read more

This morning I was following the tweets of the Amuse Bouche cart guy, all the way to the Civic Center farmer's market for some homemade muffins and chai tea. I'm not sure if he stood me up, or I just never found him. Or maybe I just got distracted by the scent of fresh waffles wafting through the air? I followed the enticing aroma to Waffle Mania, and the guy working the truck was quick to smile and hand me a nice hot thick Belgian waffle with a dusting of powdered sugar for $3.50. What a deal! It was thick and fluffy and almost eggy in consistency, while the edges are browned with sugar, reminiscent of a creme brulee. Forget 5 star restaurants. From now on, it's street food and taco trucks for me! read more

I had my first authentic Belgian waffle in Amsterdam (I know, not officially Belgium but Holland is Belgium's naughty neighbor) and must admit that the waffle from the Waffle Truck was every bit as tasty as my first. A couple of differences though: In Amsterdam I was surrounded by 6 feet tall, beautiful Dutch girls...in Civic Center I was surrounded by 6 feet tall trannies. In Amsterdam I had to dodge bikes to get my waffle...in SF I had to dodge a runaway MUNI train. In Amsterdam I could smell pot while walking the streets...hey wait, I found something both places have in common! Five stars for the perfect snack...I couldn't imagine a better thing to munch on while walking around the Farmer's Market...at least outside of Amsterdam. ;) read more

Do you know the waffle man, the waffle man, the waffle man Do you know the waffle man, who lives in Golden Gate Park. Yes, I found the waffle man, the waffle man, the waffle man Yes, I found the waffle man, who lives in Golden Gate Park. The waffle man is very friendly from Paris, my son was talkin' to him in French. I asked my son, "how could you tell he is French?" my son said, " Because he said, woojyu like shuga on top" i was like, " I didn't get it." my son replied, " you have an accent too, you know." He told me that he found out his father has such a strange accent when he was 7 years old. Thank God he still love me. It's a fantastic thick waffle with whip cream . $4.50 My son said that the waffle was good as a waffle from a truck in Belgium. But I wish the waffle man has french coffee though. I really needed a cup of coffee after the great whip cream waffle. read more

Waffle Mania Is: * Fresh * Delicious * Filling * Reasonably priced * Prompt and friendly with its service * Among the best features of the farmers market on Market St Waffle Mania Is Not: * A cure for polio read more

He's back. My love for the waffle man will never be shaken ever again. He explained the 2 week hiatus: told me he sold out of waffles quicker than he had anticipated, so he had to wait on a shipment of batter from Belgium. It was going to take awhile so he found a guy in NYC and ordered batter from that guy. HOWEVER, the waffles didn't come out to his standard and he refused to sell those. So, he just waited for the shipment from Belgium. That, is true love. read more

Oh San Francisco, why must you always turn my dislikes into likes? I'm not a big waffle fan, but maybe it's because my experience was limited to IHOP and the college dining hall. It's just a vehicle for strawberries and whipped cream, right? No. I got a chance to try these waffles at the MOMA's 75th Anniversary weekend celebration. The guy in the window was so nice . I couldn't decide between the powdered sugar ($3.50) or the Nutella ($4) and asked him. He said, "If it's your first time having one, get the powdered sugar so you can truly experience the flavor." He's right. This waffle is tasty on its own! Foodgasm. I should be ashamed to admit this, but I had to try my hardest to not moan out loud. One may have slipped out. My best, not accurate, description is perfectly crunchy caramelized outside, soft inside, lightly sweet, densely flaky (but not thin flaky like a biscuit). The only issue is the powered sugar makes the waffle less portable; it gets all over you when you walk. I saw some people dumping the sugar off their waffle onto the ground, but I just sat down and ate it. I ended up looking like I may have a nose candy habit, but it was worth it. read more

Who can take a sunrise Sprinkle it with dew Cover it in sugar and a miracle or two The waffle man The waffle man can The waffle man can cause he mixes it with love to make the world taste good Who can take a rainbow Wrap it in paper Soak it in the sun to make a dessert delight The waffle man The waffle man The waffle man can Since 2007 this mobile truck has brought Belgian-style waffles ($3.50 each) to Marin, SF city, and Oakland farmers markets. The guys that own this business are very friendly, and a few times gave me an extra waffle (any imperfect ones that cannot be sold). The first time I tried this waffles was at the Civic Center farmers' market. They are also the exclusive US distributor of the "So Good" brand of Belgian batter used for their waffles. That's the exact same brand of batter used by the Golden Waffle food stands at several bay area farmers' markets. So it's pretty easy to get one of these waffles. read more

A nice man with incredibly tasty delicious nice waffles! Pros: Waffles are AAAMAZING! It's the best way to make a down day go up. The nice way to start shopping at the Farmer's Market. Cons: Pricier than expected, but omg delicious waffles! When I used to work near the UN plaza, I came here once and had the most orgasmic experience with this waffle truck. I had heard about it for weeks...and it was not at all disappointed. I basically bribed a friend to accompany me to the market with two waffles. One powdered sugar waffle and one regular waffle for me. One powdered sugar waffle and one regular waffle for her. It really was enough for a single lunch. But last week, the BF came here as part of the SF Street Food Scavenger Hunt to take a photo with waffles. The owner was willing to let the BF take a crazy photo (http://moourl.com/z1xix) for the mission at the waffle truck. Apparently the BF had many good times talking with the owner in French as well! Be sure to say BONJOUR! if you pass by his truck even if you're not getting anything. He will appreciate it. If you buying 3 or more, you get each waffle for $3. But chances are that you won't finish more than 2 at most. I recommend getting the waffle with the powder sugar because it accentuates the flavor of the waffle the most without hiding it. He's only in the UN plaza on Wednesdays during lunchtime, but apparently he can be found in Oakland. If you're the kind of person who wants to eat the waffle with a fork and knife, be sure to bring your own. He doesn't provide any silverware. The waffles are wrapped in a paper sheet (as seen in the photos)! Or he can bag them for you. read more

"So Good" Belgian Waffles read the logo on the truck. heard of this truck . lines short. gave it a try. menu: powedered sugar waffle (3.5) nutella/whipped cream waffle (4) nutella & whipped cream waffle(4.5) locale: grand lake farmers market sampling: powdered sugar waffle (3.5) -waffle tasted gummy. nothing special -waffle sitting in plain cite. not piping hot. -just a plain waffle, not special taste, just oversized. foodnotes: -most people ordered with whipped cream or nutella. -nutella would taste good on cardboard or a piece of paper, i wouldn't try it though. -waffles made in van, pricey? read more

Nothing shows sisterly devotion and love like a warm, beautifully crunchy waffle. So, huge props go out to the sister for bringing home some of these beauties from the "Heart of the City" farmer's market for us folks not so lucky to be working close by. The waffle is amazing and unlike any waffle I've had before. The batter cooks to a consistency kinda like a brioche or a croissant- its flakey and soft on the inside, while the outside caramelizes into a crispy, sugar-y crust. You can get the waffle with a powdered sugar topping, but I think the waffle is fine all by itself. At $3.50 each ($3 each if you buy 4 or more), the waffle is a teensy expensive, considering its rather small size, but it is a taste of heaven. So walk, run, jump, or skip your way to the farmer's market on Wednesdays and get yourself a waffle (or three)! read more

If there's any vendor you have to visit at least once if you happen to be wandering around in the Heart of the City's Farmer's Market, the famous Waffle Mania Truck is definitely the one. Just one bite of these magical waffles and you can tell just how much love the owners put in their work. Lucky for me, the farmer's market is just right outside my school on those misty Wednesday mornings. Even luckier that the truck is the first thing I see when I step into the hustle and bustle of the market. Having never been to Belgium nor known a native that would be that annoying prick that would compare and degrade something based on it's authenticity, I cannot tell you if these waffles are truly bona fide, if you will. What they are however are unmistakably delicious - sweet, but not overbearingly so, and somehow all crispy and chewy at the same time. And how could you not go crazy with the toppings? I've been here on numerous occasions now and I'll tell you this: a nutella waffle always manages to brighten up my mornings. If you need a pick me up of any kind, this is the place to go. :) read more