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    4.4 (156 reviews)
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    Duck & Waffle
    Ijlal H.

    The food was delicious and the views were stunning! I had the Duck & Waffle; she had the Shakshouka. The Porridge was good too.

    Wall of pictures is great!

    The Carbonara was amazing!!! The staff was pleasant and the atmosphere feels like your in Italy.

    I had to go with the duck & waffle of course!
    Dennis R.

    My first review of 2020! I was in Europe for 2 weeks recently, and my meal at Duck & Waffle was one of the best breakfasts of my entire trip! This place definitely lived up to the hype and my friends' recommendations! My friends and I arrived in our fairly large group of 8 on a Sunday morning, and were seated after a quick wait. On to the food! While everything on the menu looked yummy, I figured I had to go for the restaurant's namesake and order the duck & waffle, lol! It was crispy and tasty! The fried egg and waffle were a great pairing with the duck! We also shared a couple orders of foie gras crème brûlée! It was a little bit gamey, as I expected, but overall, very delicious! This was my second time having foie gras on this trip, and I figured I should indulge since it's illegal back home in California. As far as the service goes, they were very kind and accommodating of our fairly large group. This was a great meal, and I highly recommend a visit!

    Mehrnaz H.

    One of the quick and great meals we had in London was at Duck and Waffle, what a great concept?!! The interior is modern rustic and very inviting, the staff was super friendly, professional, attentive and helpful. The food was absolutely delightful and the waffles were perfect and crispy. The duck was crispy and tasty on top of the waffles. The good grad appetizer was just perfect to split between the two of us. Will definitely go back again.

    Duck fat burger

    Duck and waffle. 5 full stars for: Atmosphere - Modern Industrial and rustic. Plenty of seating. Comfortable chairs. Bar is big and center of attention. Food - I had ordered the Duck Burger and followed up with the duck and waffle.

    Anh T.

    I am a BIG fan of duck and Duck & Waffle really hit it out of the ball park for me. Back home in the U.S we are used to the Chinese Peking Duck and more traditional French duck dishes. When i saw this place on yelp my mind was completely blown. Duck & Waffle (5/5) Duck Confit over a perfectly cooked waffle and some sort of homemade maple syrup topped with a sunny side duck egg. Must get!! Duck was tender, almost fall off the bone and the runny egg was heaven since it helps offset some of the saltiness from the duck. Duck Fries (5/5) This was a first trying duck fries when I was here in June. Fried in duck fat, the fries had great texture and was perfect all on its own without any ketchup or sauces. Foie Gras Creme Brûlée (5/5) This was the dish I was crazyyyy about. I mean come on!! Creme Brûlée from Foie Gras?! So buttery and savory with a hint of the sugar, served with a buttry Roll topped with something i forget. This dish is genius and I wish they had this in San Francisco.... I still miss it til this day. Overall, MUST TRY in London. Service was spot on and servers are pretty tentative in filling your drinks and taking your plates away.

    Vietnamese vegetable salad with crispy duck on the left, duck and waffle, dry fried duck tongues top middle, and duck fat fries top right
    Vivi Z.

    Traveled to London with 2 friends and I had this place bookmarked as a must eat because I love ducks. I've only heard of chicken of waffles, so duck and waffle was a must. We ordered 4 things: Vietnamese salad with crispy duck: The skin was crispy and duck was juicy and tender. The salad itself was phenomenal. It was very refreshing. I would definitely order it in the summer while sitting on the patio. It was definitely worth the extra $4 for the duck in my opinion. Duck and waffle: The waffle was very soft and chewy and the maple syrup wasn't super sweet. The duck's skin was crispy which was good, but the meat itself was dry. The duck was overcooked, so it was hard to chew. The egg on top made the overall dish look nice. I stacked the duck, egg, and waffle together then dipped it into syrup so that I was able to taste the whole dish itself in one bite. Dry fried duck tongues: I've had duck tongues before, so I thought dry fried was an interesting way of making them. My friends and I thought the dish was way too salty. It wasn't dry at all and I think it's probably because of the sauce which made it wet and not so much fried even though it was really oily. Duck fat fries: It was so fatty and tasty. It came with ketchup and I think the white sauce was mayo. I love fries in general and I don't think it's possible to mess up fries. I'll definitely order fries again.

    Duck and waffle
    Steph W.

    I came in on a Friday around 11. There was only 2 other tables in the restaurant so the service was good. I ordered the duck and waffle as it is their sisters dish. The duck was cooked to a wonderful crisp outside and tender inside. It balanced well with the seasoned maple syrup. For the price point (£18), my only thing would be if the dish came with a small salad. Otherwise would recommend!

    Their famous Duck & Waffle
    Amanda D.

    We came to Duck & Waffle for brunch, as it was highly recommended by one of our friends. We were not disappointed. The food was great! We ordered the Duck & Waffle (confit leg, fried duck egg, with maple syrup) and the Colombian eggs (with avocado, tomato, onion) with smoked salmon. Both dishes were delicious. I was a bit skeptical on the Duck & Waffle at first as one of my favorite brunch dishes is Chicken & Waffles. However, the duck with the egg and maple syrup were the perfect combination. Both sweet and savory, but not overpowering one another. The egg dish was cooked perfectly and the smoked salmon was divine. If ever in London again, I'll be back at Duck & Waffle.

    Schelly Y.

    I love the original Duck & Waffle so I was really excited for the casual version. Located just away from the hustle and bustle of Piccadilly, the feel of the restaurant was great but it was surprisingly empty for a Saturday evening. We enjoyed the food but the service was a bit lacking. fried duck gizzard twice cooked pork bao picked greens, cucumber chilli & peanut the duck burger crispy duck leg, crushed noodles, miso mayonnaise & spiced slaw vietnamese vegetable salad mint, coriander, nuoc cham dressing + crispy duck

    Duck and waffle, crispy rosemary fries, and fresh apple juice
    Melissa H.

    I'm actually starting this review from the restaurant, where I've been sitting at my table, waiting for ketchup, for about thirty minutes without anyone stopping by to check on me. I long ago finished the duck and waffle, but the only people being waited on are men or groups of two or more (the two guys next to me have ordered, received, and finished their desserts while I've been sitting here and they are now paying their check...hmmm). This is all quite disappointing because I was so looking forward to this lunch. The food has been good. Everything is crispy here, particularly the duck and fries. The closest I've had to this meal previously is chicken and waffles at the now shuttered M3 in Cambridge, Massachusetts and duck poutine at St. James Brasserie in Reno, Nevada. My husband is a big fan of crispy fries, while I'm partial to the softer ones (drenched in fat). Since D&W's version is scrape-up-your-mouth crispy, I took one bite and knew I would need a condiment to help them go down (mayo, ketchup, anything). Trouble was, no one bothered coming over to check on me when the fries were still hot, even though I was sitting immediately adjacent to two other tables that were being waited on. The worst part was when a couple sat next to me, I overheard the server ask if they wanted ketchup with their fries! I think the problem may have stemmed from confusion among the staff as to who was responsible for me. When I arrived, I checked in at the front desk, noting that I'd made a reservation. As others have noted, weekday lunch reservations are not necessary, even if you're heading to a matinee show, like I was. The hostess/server (Eirini?) seemed annoyed that my reservation had been for two people but it ended up being just me. I was several minutes early, so I opted to check out the ladies room downstairs before being seated (it's nice, though one bottle of soap is mislabeled "lotion"). When I returned, she sat me at a table near the front between the open kitchen and bar. In hindsight, since it was just me, I probably should have just sat at the bar, particularly because the bartender looked a lot friendlier than the wait staff and because people at the bar were actually being attended to, unlike me. The woman who sat me was not the woman who took my order, as expected, but the woman who took my order (Dominika?), though friendly enough, was MIA the rest of the time except for when the hostess brought me the check and walked away. Only then did my order taker reappear to close the check. She had been a good saleswoman, offering me drinks when I said I would just have water (I would have ordered beer, but the menu made it look like I could only order beer for four people). When she mentioned juice, I asked if they had anything fresh squeezed and they did--grapefruit, orange, and apple. Apple sounded nice, so I went with that and wasn't disappointed expect it was all ice (I thought Londoners didn't put ice in their drinks?). I did eventually get that ketchup, but by that time, the fries were cold and I wasn't really in the mood for them. I picked through them for the bigger ones, trying to avoid the sad little ones, too small to really count as proper fries (see photo). I've worked in food service for several years and this sort of poor service is common and expected in the States because waiters know a table for one won't garner a huge tip. I'm little surprised that our transatlantic friends treat a table for one the same.

    Duck burger with ramen
    Ada H.

    We had reservations for the duck and waffle that was on the 40th floor but we weren't aware that kids under 21 were not allowed(my brother is still a teenager, hence why we weren't able to go to that location). We opted for this location instead. The wait staff were very welcoming and were friendly. Really wanted the creme brulee'd foie gras but they ran out of foie gras! Was utterly disappointed but I will be back for this. My mother and I split our dishes so we could try out the two popular dishes. Duck burger with ramen: duck, overall, had a nice savory flavor. I love how the skin was slightly crispy with the right amount of duck fat under. Delightful combo. Ramen kind of through the whole burger off. Was it really necessary to include it in the dish? Duck and waffles: I am a sucker for chicken and waffles but duck and waffles? Game changer. It's an upgrade by far. Duck is tender in both dishes. I love the maple syrup that they provide with your duck and waffles. Sweet but not overpowering. Pour it on the duck to get that pop of flavor of sweet and salty. Lovely combo. Duck neck: I can do without this dish. It was way too salty to peak my interest. Had one bite and I couldn't have another bite.

    Duck burger
    Q B.

    We had made reservations for lunch but once we got there, the restaurant had plenty of seating and there didn't seem to be a wait. This location is also across the street from Dover Street Market and about a block away from Chinatown. We had the duck burger, duck and waffle, and foie gras creme brûlée. The duck burger, as other reviewers have mentioned, was really moist. The sauce was yummy and the dill in particular helps cut the fattiness of the duck. The foie gras creme brûlée was delicious but the single(!) dry piece of bread it comes with does it no justice at all. It would've been better off with some crackers or just more of anything to spread the delicious foie gras.

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    Food was amazing. Will visit again. Never knew fried duck breast was so good and juicy.

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    Duck & Waffle Local Reviews in Other Languages

    Duck & Waffle - Duck & Waffle (with a view)

    Duck & Waffle

    4.0(1k reviews)
    2.3 miAldgate
    £££

    We came here since the big boss was in town. This was my first visit and our seating area wasn't…read morethe best (we sat in the bar area) but the views were great and the food wasn't too bad either. 3/5 Corn ribs - never had a corn rib before. Good, a bit sweet. Messy to eat. 3/5 Truffle fries - good but average 4/5 Polenta - very tasty, a must. 3/5 Duck and waffle - I expected this to be bigger but it was good. I normally prefer chicken but the duck wasn't bad. All the food was decent and the staff were all nice. It's unfortunate that the walk to the restaurant passes by the smelly toilets. Also there was only one lift working that day so it took a little time to get up/down.

    I've been looking forward to visiting Duck & Waffle for quite some time. The views are incredible,…read morethe space itself is striking, and on paper it promises that perfect London mix of skyline, late-night energy, and elevated comfort food. Unfortunately, our experience was soured before it even had a chance to begin. My girlfriend and I walked in excited, completely amicable, simply hoping to head upstairs for a bite and drinks. We were greeted by the doorman with an immediate, dismissive "Are you good?" -- not in a welcoming or helpful tone, but in a way that felt skeptical and unnecessarily confrontational. There was no warmth, no "welcome in," no attempt at hospitality. It immediately set an uncomfortable tone. He then proceeded to call upstairs as though he were doing us some sort of favor just by allowing us to go up. The entire interaction felt transactional and judgmental rather than gracious. First impressions matter, especially at a place that positions itself as a premium dining destination. Hospitality begins at the door, not at the table. When we finally made it upstairs, the room was filled with visibly drunk, rowdy groups -- which only made the earlier attitude feel even more misplaced. If that environment is acceptable (and profitable), then two polite guests looking for drinks and food shouldn't be met with suspicion at the entrance. By that point, the damage was done. The initial interaction had already rubbed us the wrong way, and the energy upstairs didn't help. We ultimately decided to leave before even sitting at our table. That's how strongly the first impression impacted us. It's difficult to justify staying somewhere when you don't feel genuinely welcomed from the outset. Duck & Waffle has the potential to be memorable for all the right reasons. But someone representing the brand at the very front needs to understand that hospitality isn't optional -- it's foundational. A simple, respectful welcome would have changed everything. I hope management takes this seriously, because no guest should feel judged or dismissed before they even step inside.

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    Duck & Waffle - The dining area with views of the kitchen

    The dining area with views of the kitchen

    Duck & Waffle - Rice Pudding. Really great

    Rice Pudding. Really great

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    Waffle On

    Waffle On

    4.0(2 reviews)
    2.5 miBorough

    With so many good choices of foods to eat at Maltby Market, it's hard to figure out what to spend…read moreyour stomach space on. This waffle place looks pretty tempting with fresh waffles being made on the waffle makers in front of you, and the displays of chicken + waffles, waffles + berries, and a few other interesting looking combinations. The waffles and toppings were fine, but you can get similar elsewhere, so unless you're a huge waffle fiend or you're craving waffles, I'd get something more unique that's harder to find in most places. The waffle we got was fresh and slightly crisp on the outside and a little chewy inside, and it was fresh. The berries and the chocolate sauce and honey on top were good, and the greek yogurt was a nice alternative to whipped cream. It was good but not amazing and it was little on the expensive side. If you have a waffle iron at home and berries at home, you can probably make something similar at home. Get a flavor that you can't recreate at home or skip this altogether and get something else at Maltby Market.

    After many visits to maltby street market, I finally tried waffle on- and what a great decision…read morethat was!! I ordered a classic, bacon and egg waffle, but this was no ordinary meal! True masters of their craft, each element of the dish was absolute perfection, the waffle was just right, slightly chewy with just enough crust. The bacon- glorious American style bacon, smokey and peppery. Real maple syrup drizzled over the top and the biodynamic egg, a simple fried egg, but done amazingly to top off the dish. With a menu full of inventive waffles with ingredients like duck, figs, and goats cheese- I can't wait to try another fantastic waffle creation!

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    Waffle + southern fried chicken + maple syrup!

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    Drury 188-189 - bacon, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich

    Drury 188-189

    4.8(73 reviews)
    0.6 miCovent Garden
    ££

    When I walked by the window and saw the incredibly awesome pastries, I decided that I had to eat at…read moreDrury. There was a considerable line outside waiting for a table. I decided to return early the next morning, and we were seated quickly. The staff is friendly and attentive. The cafe is quirky with shelves of vintage books and customer napkin art. You read that correctly - napkin art. A craft of water with fresh mint came out quickly. We ordered Americana coffees and I had the Eggs Drury. The food came out fairly quickly. My poached eggs were served on a massive bed of bacon and fresh made English muffins. The English bacon was incredibly delicious. It is no wonder that there are lines waiting to dine here. My husband had one of their premade breakfast sandwiches, made on fresh rolls, which he loved. There was a service charge added to the bill. I would definitely recommend and return.

    Drury 188-189 was our first stop in this last visit to London and it truly set the bar for the rest…read moreof the trip. I ordered the chorizo sandwich; the bread had a good crunch and the sun dried tomato added a bonus pop of flavor. The real winner and bar-setter for me was their iced vanilla latte. I'm not sure if it was the espresso or the vanilla syrup they used but it was probably the best latte I had. Inside the restaurant has lots of character and you can get more info on the decorations. Employees were kind and handled the business of the day with ease. If anyone happens to see this from the cafe, I'd really love to know what vanilla syrup is used as I'm still thinking about that latte weeks later!

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    Drury 188-189 - Cute cafe

    Cute cafe

    Drury 188-189 - Napkin art!

    Napkin art!

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    The Fat Bear - Seafood Gumbo 2

    The Fat Bear

    4.5(127 reviews)
    1.4 miBlackfriars
    ££

    Went here a while back and am just finally getting to my review. This is hands down the best…read morechicken and waffles i've had in my entire life. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life it's that good. The cocktails were ridiculously good, so good i may have to make a trip to london just to have them again. Stop on by if you want some fantastic food in a chill atmosphere!

    I felt a bit like a genius because I was choosing a place for several friends to meet up and we all…read morewanted different things. I wanted something with at least one good veggie option, they wanted something with meat, and it had to be somewhere in-between Camden and Canary Wharf, not too pricey, and ideally close to the city because otherwise our Italian friend probably wouldn't make it. And lo and behold.... THE FAT BEAR!!! It was all we wanted and more! This place is sort of tucked away and up some stairs above a pub. It's really just a room and a half, which makes it super cozy and they have a pretty awesome looking bar. It's got warm lighting which makes the atmosphere really nice. Their cocktails were delightful and the service was excellent. I will make a very strange observation that someone working there had a very drunk friend who just sort of made herself at home. Then more joined and it turned into me watching this table of really really drunk people trying to order food. Two of them ended up just falling asleep. It was super strange. Anyway, me being distracted aside, I really loved the cocktail I ordered- Sloe Boat To China, and everyone else seemed happy with theirs. I was dying to try the pimiento cheese starter and the fried pickles. The cheese was particularly sharp and delicious. The pickles were good, but quite skinny (I mean come on, you're in an American restaurant I was expecting some serious pickles). The vegan gumbo was super spicy and delicious. I was impressed and enjoyed it. My husband dropped the ball and ordered the regular jambalaya (with sausage) rather than the seafood one which broke my heart a little bit, because I really wanted to try it. You know, I guess that means we'll just have to come back. Oh also another bonus, this place has brisket which is really hard to find. I can't say how it tastes but my friend said he defo approves (am I becoming more British with these words, or just more annoying?) Anyway, to finish it off I had the oreo cheesecake which the bomb. I love oreos. And it tasted like oreo. So all was right with the world. A wonderful place to come if you have people who want to try American food, or if you have out of town Americans who are too scared to try other food, or if you have hungry friends that want to try cajun food, or if you just want to try some really yummy food.

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    Buffalo Style Fried Chicken Sandwich

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