Fried fixation
Tipping its hat to Southern American comfort food, this kitchen serves up the classic Fried Chicken Waffle (below), keeping things simple and true to the format. Crisp, golden chicken meets a soft waffle, paired with green chilli and mint mayonnaise, giving it a Mumbai-style edge.
AT Le Café, opposite BMC Office, near Natraj Cinema, 1st Road, Chembur.
LOG ON TO @lecaferesto
CALL 7710076000
COST Rs 1800 for two
Croffle craze
A wildcard in the waffle game, it shifted to croffles early on, folding croissant dough into waffle irons for that flaky, crisp finish. The menu glides between sweet and savoury, from Tiramisu Cream, to an Aloo Bhujiya-inspired version (above).
AT Croffle Guys (Santacruz, Chowpatty, Matunga East)
LOG ON TO @thecroffleguys
COST Rs 600 for two
Brussels bites
Leaning into Brussels-style waffles, this menu sticks to familiar, crowd-favourite combinations. Think Nutella and Banana, Triple Belgian Chocolate, Blueberry (left), and French Custard Waffles, alongside cheesecake variants and fresh strawberry builds.
AT Multiple outlets (Thane and Airoli)
CALL 9769162784
LOG ON TO wafflebinge.in
COST Rs 400 for two
Savoury shift
This Goregaon eatery puts savoury waffles front and centre. The Malgapodi Dosa waffle with Podi Labneh and Thecha Chutney (left) leans into familiar South Indian flavours, while the Cherry Tomato and Pesto Confit Focaccia Waffle brings the feel of focaccia into a crisp waffle format.
AT Café-Toh, Ekta Tripolis 6, Siddharth Nagar Road, Motilal Nagar I, Goregaon West.
CALL 9819309011
COST R1400 for two
LOG ON TO @cafetoh_
Stroopwafel switch-up
Try the Duck Stroopwafel (right) that flips the delicate Belgian-Dutch classic on its head. In place of caramel, there’s Plum Ganache, Smoked Duck, Pickled Mustard and Peppery Leaves layered into a Stroopwafel.
AT Bandra Born, near Lilavati Hospital, Bandra West.
CALL 8657738778
LOG ON TO @bandraborn
COST Rs 4500 for two
Kunafa rewind
Tapping into the Dubai kunafa chocolate trend that hasn’t quite left menus, the Choco Kunafa Waff-wich (left) brings it into a waffle format. Crisp waffles meet kunafa-style filling and chocolate, keeping the combination going for those still chasing it.
AT Belgian Waffle, Multiple outlets (Thane West, Airoli, Kandivali East, Fort)
LOG ON TO @thebelgianwaffleco
COST Rs 500 for two
Asian affair
Channelling the region’s street dessert culture, the Hong Kong Waffles are served with coconut ice cream, Thai chocolate and whipped cream. It brings together flavours that feel straight out of an Asian market.
AT Banng, Pinnacle House, 15th Road, PD Hinduja Road, Bandra West.
CALL 9152084422
LOG ON TO @banng.mumbai
COST Rs 4500 for two
Throwback treats
This eatery serves a Chocolate Explosion (below) with ice cream, sauces and sides that take you back to 2014, when dessert outings meant going all out.
AT Coffee by Di Bella, Multiple outlets (Andheri West, Malad West, CBD Belapur, Mahim)
CALL 9167199555
LOG ON TO @coffeebydibella
COST Rs 850 for two
Apple Pie Waffles
Ingredients
>> 1 cup flour
>> 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
>> 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
>> 2 tablespoons condensed milk
>> 2 tablespoons milk powder
>> 1 tablespoon corn flour
>> 1/4 teaspoon salt
>> 3/4 cup milk
>> 1/4 cup soft butter
>> 1/2 cup powdered sugar
>> 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
>> 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
>> A pinch of cinnamon powder
For the apple topping
>> 1 apple, peeled and sliced
>> 3 tablespoons brown sugar
>> 1 tablespoon butter
>> 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
>> 2 to 3 tablespoons chopped cashews
>> 2 to 3 tablespoons raisins
>> Whipped cream, to serve
Method
Preheat an electric waffle maker. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, corn flour and salt. In a separate bowl, mix the butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Next, add the condensed milk, milk powder, milk, lime juice and vanilla essence. Mix well.
Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture to form a smooth batter. Add a pinch of cinnamon powder and mix. Pour the batter into the waffle maker, ensuring each mould is filled evenly using a full tablespoon. Cook until crisp and golden.
Prepare the topping by cooking the sliced apples with brown sugar, butter and cinnamon powder until soft and slightly dry. Add the chopped cashews and raisins and mix well. Top the hot waffles with the apple mixture and serve with whipped cream.
Recipe courtesy: Chef Mahek Mandlik (@maheksatelier)
