March 25, 2022 — Brunch-goers and food-enthusiasts, listen up! International Waffle Day, March 25 is here and to celebrate, we’ve gathered a list of top-notch variations on the classic breakfast dish from Philadelphia restaurants including The Dutch, Rex at The Royal, Square 1682, The Twisted Tail, Red Owl Tavern, Urban Farmer, and more.
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WHERE TO CELEBRATE ON INTERNATIONAL WAFFLE DAY
The Bourse Food Hall, Old City’s artisan food hall on Independence Mall, boasts a diverse selection of food and beverage vendors, including Grubhouse. Grubhouse offers all-day breakfast and creative takes on American staples, including breakfast bowls, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, and more.
Grubhouse is sure to satisfy every diner’s waffle needs, savory or sweet, on International Waffle Day. Customers can indulge in their Chicken and Waffle ($16), served with a choice of traditional boneless fried chicken or Nashville hot chicken drizzled with country gravy and bourbon maple syrup. For those with a sweet tooth, Grubhouse also serves a Waffle ($9) with toppings like chocolate chips, Oreos, bananas, or blueberries (+$2).
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Friday from 8 am – 1 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am – 2pm
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The Dutch, the popular brunch and dinner eatery with a focus on reinventing the Pennsylvania Dutch classics, serves up two equally delicious, unique riffs on the classic waffle such as Sweet Buttermilk Waffles ($13), sprinkled with a variety of berries and topped with whipped cream, and the Savory Scallion Waffles ($15), served with a heaping portion of creamed chipped beef.
Hours of operation: The Dutch — Wednesday through Friday from 8 am – 9 pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am – 2pm and 5 pm – 9 pm
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Patchwork, a lively restaurant and bar focused on New American cuisine, located on the second floor of Hyatt Centric Center City, boasts mouthwatering waffles for diners during breakfast Wednesday through Friday from 6:30 am – 11:30am, and brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 8 am – 2 pm.
Vegans, rejoice! Veg-friendly waffles are few and far between, and it just so happens that Patchwork is unique in that they offer a vegan Belgian Waffle ($13) prepared with bananas, candied pecans, whipped butter, and maple syrup on top.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Thursday from 6:30 am – 11:30 am and 5 pm – 10 pm, Friday from 6:30 am – 11:30 am and 5 pm – 11 pm, Saturday 8 am – 2 pm and 5 pm – 11 pm, and Sunday from 8 am – 2 pm
1620 Chancellor St | 215.985.1234 | www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/pennsylvania/hyatt-centric-center-city-philadelphia/phlct/dining
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POST-WAFFLE DAY CELEBRATIONS AT PHILLY’S PREMIER RESTAURANTS
Rex at The Royal, Philly’s sexiest new restaurant and destination for elevated Southern and Lowcountry cuisine, boasts a deluxe brunch menu offered on Sunday from 11am – 2:30pm. One of the highlights includes Chicken and Waffles ($23) composed of sweet tea brined chicken thighs on a malted waffle, topped with spicy honey, pineapple butter, and maple syrup, served alongside a choice of home fries or a house salad.
Hours of operation: Monday through Thursday from 5 pm – 10 pm, Friday through Saturday from 5 pm – 11 pm, and Sunday from 11 am – 2:30 pm and 5 pm – 12 am
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Square 1682, the modern American kitchen located at the intersection of 17th and Sansom Street, hosts a weekend brunch that fares well amongst locals and tourists alike. Guests can indulge in their signature dish, Duck Wings and Waffles ($18) consisting of a buttermilk waffle, fried wings, honey, sambal, lime zest, and maple syrup.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Friday from 8 am – 2 pm and 5 pm – 10 pm, Saturday from 9 am – 2 pm and 5 – 10 pm, and Sunday from 9 am – 2 pm
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The Twisted Tail, the Southern-inspired restaurant, bar and live music venue on Headhouse Square, has quite the elevated take on the classic brunch dish ideal for celebrating International Waffle Day over the weekend. Food-enthusiasts and bourbon nerds can enjoy Chicken & Waffle ($18) crafted with a bourbon batter and locally sourced maple syrup.
Hours of operation: Saturday from 11 am – 4 pm, and Sunday from 10 am – 4 pm
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Silk City Diner, Bar & Lounge, the eclectic retro diner and lounge with adjacent art and artifact-filled garden, offers two equally delectable waffle-based creations available during their crowd-pleasing brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am – 3 pm. Folks can dig into Chicken & Waffles ($16) prepared with a chipotle waffle, chili-honey, lemon butter, and boneless chicken thighs, and a classic Belgian Waffle ($12) topped off with a seasonal berry compote, whipped cream, and powdered sugar.
Hours of operation: Wednesday from 5 pm – 10pm, Thursday from 5 pm – 11pm, Friday from 5 pm – 12am, Saturday from 11 am – 12 am and Sunday from 11 am – 9 pm
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Forsythia, Old City’s contemporary French bar and restaurant helmed by Chef Christopher Kearse, recently launched a French-forward weekend brunch service with standout fare including the including Yeasted Waffle ($17), served with authentic Vermont maple syrup, cultured butter, and a red wine berry jam – available every Saturday and Sunday from 10:30am – 2pm.
Hours of operation: Wednesday through Sunday, 5 pm – 10 pm for dinner service, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 am – 2 pm for brunch service
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Royal Boucherie, Old City’s atmospheric and lively neighborhood restaurant and bar, boasts a bustling Sunday brunch featuring an expertly curated menu courtesy of Executive Chef Matt Buehler. Offerings include the showstopping Blueberry Waffle ($16) topped with sweet maple syrup and a dollop of Chantilly cream – ideal for pairing with a Royal Bloody Mary, craft cocktail, or glass of bubbly.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Sunday from 4 pm – 10 pm for dinner service, and Sunday from 10 am – 3 pm for brunch service
-Hannah Church