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Waffles Gone Wild: D.C. Waffles Topped with Uni, Lobster Bisque, and More

Maple syrup and butter may be delicious, but it isn't creative.

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No need to fight over a basic Eggo when restaurants across the city are decking out their waffles with everything from sea urchin to chestnut purée. These pocketed pastries have steadily become more versatile, ditching plain syrup for more interesting varieties, like chai or bourbon syrups, and upgrading bananas or strawberries for gingered grape jelly and chocolate espresso beans. Others give in to the salty side; it’s now common to see savory waffles pop up on dinner menus.

Here are 10 of the most innovative waffles in the city right now.

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In addition to classic sweet, fruit-topped options like the Brussels waffle ($11) and the Liege waffle ($11.50), this Belgian spot also offers more unusual savory creations for brunch. The cornbread and pulled pork waffle ($16.50) is accompanied by avocado, eggs, and sour cream. The lobster waffle ($15) is served with lobster bisque, tomato, and herb salad.

1324 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 627-2800
(202) 627-2800
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Blue Duck Tavern

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Blue Duck Tavern’s version of a Belgian waffle ($15) is full of winter flavors: chestnut purée, spiced apples, candied ginger, and cranberries.

1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 419-6755
(202) 419-6755
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Brasserie Beck

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During brunch, this Belgian-influenced brasserie serves a lemon mascarpone stuffed Belgian waffle ($16), topped with gingered grape jelly, clove sugar, Steen’s Cane Syrup, and bourbon barrel aged maple syrup.

1101 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 408-1717
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It might not provide a caffeine boost like a cup of tea would, but the chai waffle ($8.75) has those same fragrant spices. It’s drizzled with chai syrup and served with whipped cream.

2331 Calvert St NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 332-2331
(202) 332-2331
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The Lafayette

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Who needs a bagel when there’s a waffle to accompany smoked salmon? The savory dill waffle with smoked salmon, capers, pickled onion, and sour cream is served during brunch.

800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 638-6600
(202) 638-6600
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The Pig

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The Pig puts a distinctive twist on the traditional fried chicken and waffle. This brunch offering ($16) changes slightly every week, but always includes some form of chicken, pork, a vegetable, and a house-made fish sauce caramel (a blend of caramelized brown sugar, fresh lime, and fish sauce). Past dishes have featured items like adobo-fried chicken, pork belly, squash butter, and whipped coconut.

1320 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 290-2821
(202) 290-2821
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Vidalia

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Vidalia’s meaty take on a waffle ($14.50) doesn’t err on the side of caution. It’s on the dinner menu and features chicken fried veal sweetbread, lemon, baby bok choy, caper, and bacon fondue.

1990 M St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 659-1990
(202) 659-1990
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Wicked Waffle

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Of course, the Wicked Waffle’s menu is ripe with wickedly unusual waffles. It’s easy to find something to satisfy any craving, from sweet creations like the tiramisu waffle (only available at the Bethesda location) and the strawberry cheesecake waffle ($6.95) to savory waffle sandwiches like the Peking duck waffle with hoisin and plum sauce ($9.50) and the mango and brie waffle with cilantro and spicy berry jam ($8.50).

1712 I (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 944-2700
(202) 944-2700
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B Too

1324 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

In addition to classic sweet, fruit-topped options like the Brussels waffle ($11) and the Liege waffle ($11.50), this Belgian spot also offers more unusual savory creations for brunch. The cornbread and pulled pork waffle ($16.50) is accompanied by avocado, eggs, and sour cream. The lobster waffle ($15) is served with lobster bisque, tomato, and herb salad.

1324 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 627-2800
(202) 627-2800
R. Lopez

Blue Duck Tavern

1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037

Blue Duck Tavern’s version of a Belgian waffle ($15) is full of winter flavors: chestnut purée, spiced apples, candied ginger, and cranberries.

1201 24th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20037
(202) 419-6755
(202) 419-6755
R. Lopez

Brasserie Beck

1101 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

During brunch, this Belgian-influenced brasserie serves a lemon mascarpone stuffed Belgian waffle ($16), topped with gingered grape jelly, clove sugar, Steen’s Cane Syrup, and bourbon barrel aged maple syrup.

1101 K St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 408-1717
(202) 408-1717
Official

Open City

2331 Calvert St NW, Washington, D.C. 20008

It might not provide a caffeine boost like a cup of tea would, but the chai waffle ($8.75) has those same fragrant spices. It’s drizzled with chai syrup and served with whipped cream.

2331 Calvert St NW, Washington, D.C. 20008
(202) 332-2331
(202) 332-2331
Official

The Lafayette

800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Who needs a bagel when there’s a waffle to accompany smoked salmon? The savory dill waffle with smoked salmon, capers, pickled onion, and sour cream is served during brunch.

800 16th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 638-6600
(202) 638-6600
Official

The Pig

1320 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005

The Pig puts a distinctive twist on the traditional fried chicken and waffle. This brunch offering ($16) changes slightly every week, but always includes some form of chicken, pork, a vegetable, and a house-made fish sauce caramel (a blend of caramelized brown sugar, fresh lime, and fish sauce). Past dishes have featured items like adobo-fried chicken, pork belly, squash butter, and whipped coconut.

1320 14th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20005
(202) 290-2821
(202) 290-2821
Official

Vidalia

1990 M St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036

Vidalia’s meaty take on a waffle ($14.50) doesn’t err on the side of caution. It’s on the dinner menu and features chicken fried veal sweetbread, lemon, baby bok choy, caper, and bacon fondue.

1990 M St NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 659-1990
(202) 659-1990
R. Lopez

Wicked Waffle

1712 I (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006

Of course, the Wicked Waffle’s menu is ripe with wickedly unusual waffles. It’s easy to find something to satisfy any craving, from sweet creations like the tiramisu waffle (only available at the Bethesda location) and the strawberry cheesecake waffle ($6.95) to savory waffle sandwiches like the Peking duck waffle with hoisin and plum sauce ($9.50) and the mango and brie waffle with cilantro and spicy berry jam ($8.50).

1712 I (Eye) St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(202) 944-2700
(202) 944-2700
Chris Z/Yelp

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