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    Waffle Shop

    3.7 (243 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Quiet
    Divey
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Jens J.

    I've driven by this Arlandria restaurant many times over the years, intrigued by the apparent misspelling of Waffle on its awning. It appears as "Wafle Shop". So yesterday, I decided to finally give it a try. Wafle Shop is very small with only 5 or 6 tables, with all but one occupied when I arrived. It's clean enough inside but certainly has a gritty feel. This eatery definitely caters to the nearby Salvadorean residents. A Spanish-language telenovela was playing on the TV. The waitresses were Latina and all the customers were Latino men (but for me). So now, I'm not sure that Wafle is a misspelling, but instead the Spanish version of the word. Wafle Shop has a big menu. Of course they have lots of waffles, but they have lunch/dinner items too. I ordered my default breakfast entrée: country fried steak. The home fries were original to me: thinly sliced potatoes with butter and a golden crust, like scalloped potatoes. The country-fried steak was pretty good but had a bit of a gamey flavor. This is a fairly standard diner, but because the waitresses were so nice and friendly, I gotta add a star to this review.

    Cindi W.

    My husband wanted a waffle so we stopped here before leaving the area. It was about 1pm on a Sunday, there were people sitting outside but we were able to get a table inside. The restaurant gives old school diner vibes. The menu had plenty of options. I got the french toast breakfast with beef sausage link and added a side of grits. My husband got the chicken and waffles. It took a little while for the food to come out since it's made to order and it's a smaller establishment. My husband's wings did Not look like the picture from the menu which had whole chicken wings on a waffle. He got the wingettes that typically come from the frozen appetizer section of the grocery store. He did enjoy his waffle though. My French toast was ok. The grit were super runny and for the cheese in them it was a a piece of the pre wrapped slices. Definitely could've used a spoon to eat them but the waiter did not come back to check on us for a while so I tried to make it work. We had order sodas to drink and were brought a can, I thought it would be a fountain drink but we made it work. I also thought the beef link sausage was going to be a half smoke but it was regular breakfast links just beef instead of pork. They tasted ok. It was kinda pricey for an average diner style breakfast. If you want just waffle and eggs not a bad place to go.

    Waffle with meat (sausage) and eggs
    Andrea G.

    Little hole in the wall hidden gem . Came with my kids and we loved it. Self-seating and very small on the inside but they have patio seating too. Here's what we ordered: *French Toast ($10) - decent price for a hefty portion of food. Comes with powdered sugar. Delicious too. *French Toast w/ eggs and meat ($14) - again, good portions and very filling *waffle w/ eggs and meat - waffle was a 10/10 delicious, sausage was tasty and eggs were scrambled just right *kid pancakes w/ meat and substituted the eggs for fries: loved the fries, the pancakes were larger than we expected which was wonderful and they made them into Mickey Mouse shape *fruit bowl - huge bowl of fruit, including banana, strawberries and blueberries. Was enough for 3 people to share *Peach Jumex - they give you the can with a cup of ice Overall great experience. Food came out super quick, everyone was kind and for 4 people total came to about $50 for a full meal, and we had leftovers. Will definitely be back!

    Soggy chicken fried steak that I asked for the gravy to be on the side...for this reason exactly.
    Melanie P.

    Pretty disappointed today. Ordered food from GrubHub...got someone else's order completely. Then when my boyfriend went to pick up our food they still got it wrong. I asked for gravy on the side but sadly it was on it and it sat for a while so I got a soggy chicken fried steak and home fries which I asked for fries. It seems trivial but damn...when the first thing you try and do for your day off consistently gets messed up...it sets a precedent that totally sucks. As a restaurant manager myself...I got through many extra steps to provide better service than this.

    Aaron S.

    Decided to come here for breakfast on the weekend. It's not a big place by any means, so if you go during peak hours you might end up having to sit outside. Ended up getting a western omelette with potatoes and the kid got his usual burger. No complaints about either, the portion sizes were great and everything was made to order so that was nice. Um, yeah, that's about it. Nice family owned establishment that's been in the family for years. Check it out.

    This tiny hitw place delivers yummy comfort food at good prices, with a kind staff. Fried chicken on the chicken waffles does not disappoint.

    Waffle with Meat
    Marissa B.

    A hidden gem in Alexandria, the Waffle Shop delivers classic comfort with refined execution. The waffles are perfectly crisped, the coffee is robust, and the service is attentive without being overbearing. There's a timeless charm to the atmosphere--unpretentious, yet warmly welcoming. Ideal for a leisurely brunch or a quiet morning indulgence. A true local treasure.

    Fruit waffle
    Luanna D.

    Love small businesses. I was in the area and popped in for breakfast. I ordered the fruit waffle and my partner ordered the steak and eggs. The service was prompt and friendly. My waffle was filled with fresh fruit. I've never had such a generous serving of fruit. The waffle was just right. We both enjoyed our meal and would stop in again.

    Waffle with Meat Two Eggs
    Shakira R.

    One Sunday, I have been craving waffles. Well, technically, I had been craving waffles for days. Quick google search for waffles in Virginia pulled up The Waffle Shop. Located in the North Del Ray, this restaurant is from another era. Back in the 1950s, Waffle Shop was a DC-era diner chain offering 24-hour dining. There were once a dozen locations through the area, this location on the corner of Russell Road and Mount Vernon Ave is the last remaining one. Waffle Shop is like walking into a time machine. The decor still has the art Deco style featuring a lot of stainless steel. I was excited to have discovered a new/old restaurant. Once I arrived, I realized that I had been there before in my 20s. I ordered a combo with waffles, (BEEF) bacon, and eggs. If you read my post regarding Burger 7, you already know how I feel about beef bacon. Here at the Waffle Shop, they asked if I wanted it crispy. Absolutely was my response. I had my eggs scrambled hard with cheese, which was delicious, but the crowning jewel of this meal was my waffle. It was made with a great batter, served fresh, light, and crispy and I had it decorated with strawberries and chocolate. The service is amazing, friendly, fast, and smiling. I was able to get in and out under an hour. I left happy, full, and with another #dreaminsing experience. Dine-in and takeout options are available!

    Jennie H.

    My boyfriend and I came here at right around 8:30 for a rise & shine breakfast! The day is already wonderful, even at this hour, so we opted to take a table on their outdoor patio. We weren't the only people who had the same idea, and this place was busy as all get out! The e entire patio, and most of the indoor tables were full. After checking out their menu, I decided to goor the breakfast platter. It included two eggs with bacon and scrapple. I always add ketchup to my eggs and it was absolutely wonderful. The platter also included their home fries and toast. My boyfriend went for his favorite which was pancakes nutella with a side of bacon. There is a full staff of Servers, and we were fortunate to have on of their best Servers! Everything about this restaurant was pure deliciousness!

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    Very good food and the ladies running it are so nice! Do yourself a favor and come eat here!

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    Delicious breakfast! The waffles and omelettes are great! Would recommend going on a nice day to sit at the outside tables.

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    Kind of a local dive for local Latino community. But the food was just okay. Not great.

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    Great place and great food. If you like those tucked away breakfast places, this is the one for you!

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    Service & food 10. If you want a home-cooked breakfast this is the spot. Miniature waffle house

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