The Belgian Waffle Myth

In Belgium there are actually TWO types of popular waffles:

1. The Brussels Waffle: a large, light and fluffy waffle in a rectangular shape made from a batter
2. The Liege Waffle: a dense, thick waffle containing clumps of sugar with uneven edges made from a dough

Either waffle can then be topped with whipped cream, jam, fruit, melted chocolate or melted caramel. Unlike in the U.S., syrup or butter are not popular toppings here and it isn’t uncommon to eat the waffles cold.

You can get a waffle almost anywhere in Belgium and we’ve seen them being sold at most restaurants and cafes as well as street vendors. However, waffles are typically eaten in the afternoon as a snack here – not for breakfast.

After trying both, Brev and I prefer the Liege Waffle because there is “more substance.”