Waffles have always taken the flak for being sinfully delicious and playing havoc with your fitness goals. But they definitely need to be indulged in especially on a lazy Sunday. They come in all shapes and sizes and you can have them with a dash of cream or a generous serving of hot chocolate sauce. In case you are residing in Dubai and wish to hit up a few waffle joints, here are some that you must visit. They are worth the money spent and definitely worth the extra hour in the gym.
The waffles here are absolutely delish. Made with all the yummilicious ingredients you can think of and unrestrained love, these waffles pack quite a punch. The coconut waffle with mocha or the nutella and strawberry waffle are undoubtedly unique. The rich Belgium chocolate and the fruity flavours that go into the waffles and crepes make this place very high on our priority list.
If you want to try an offbeat menu look no further than the chicken and waffles at the Clinton Street Baking Company. The chicken is marinated in buttermilk and then deep fried to crispy perfection. The warm, fluffy buttermilk waffles are a perfect combination with the chicken and complete the meal. The buttery maple syrup adds to the zing and can be poured liberally on the waffles for a hearty feast. Dessert fans can take succour from the waffles paired with brulled bananas, a divine Chantilly cream, sweet walnuts and salted caramel. This potent combination could make you go week in the knees.
Eggspectation tops the chart for showcasing one of the tastiest maple syrups to go with your breakfast waffles. If you are feeling truly adventurous try their Belgian waffles with whipped cream and strawberries on the side for a heaven and back experience. Their banana and strawberry waffles is touted to be yummy. Pair it up with a super strong espresso and maple syrup to kick-start your day.
If your mouth is looking for a taste bud revolution, Atmosphere is the place to go to for its mouth-watering waffles which are a part of their breakfast menu. The waffle at Atmosphere is a masterpiece. Made to sinful perfection, it is light as a flower on the inside and crisped to golden perfection from the outside. Pair the waffles with their famed chocolate chilboust and praline for an exotic experience. Other variations to try out are the waffles with blood orange and Amalfi lemon marmalade or tonka bean ice cream. If this does not convert you into a diehard waffle fan, then we don’t know what will.
If breakfast is your favourite meal of the day, it’s a good idea to grab some waffles at the Cocoa Room. The true highlights of this place are the whole wheat and blueberry waffles served with a deliciously creamy clotted cream that could transport you to the gardens of Cambridge. For a true twist of taste, pair these up with salted caramel and burnt marshmallow hot chocolate. The red berry waffles with a cream cheese frosting are just the right combination of flavour and texture.
These are more in the league of avante garde waffles with a profound history of joyousness and deliciousness backing them up. The combination is standard. Each waffle is served with fruits and whipped cream and the ice cream of your choice, which could vary from a classic vanilla to a dulce de leche. Skip the ice cream altogether if you don’t want to teeter off the fitness bandwagon. But for those craving the ultimate sweet tooth experience, the salt flower caramel crepe and the banana split waffles are the cherries on the top.
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