Foolish Waffles is a roaming food truck that spends most of its time in Center City, Chestnut Hill, and East Falls. Their specialty is obviously waffles, but nothing like the waffles you eat for breakfast. I came here last Friday for lunch when you can find them parked at Love Park in Center City. I got here shortly after 12:00pm and there was already a decent amount of people at the truck. I could tell right off the bat that this was clearly a popular spot for lunch.
I did some research on the truck beforehand and knew that they had an item on their menu called the Fried Chicken and Waffle. I've been aware of the chicken and waffles trend for quite some time but can honestly say that I've never tried this combination for myself. I'm not sure why but I'm guessing it just didn't peak my interest when I first heard about it back in college. After I saw this item at the top of their menu and read some of the reviews online, I figured it was finally time to give this a try. This appears to be one of the most popular items on their menu because the next three people to arrive ordered it as well. While $12.00 seemed a little pricey at the time, the size of their portions makes it all worth it.
I think I waited about 10 to 15 minutes for my food, but there were a few other people waiting ahead of me so it didn't seem like that long. When I sat down to eat, I was very impressed with the presentation. On top of the waffle were fried chicken thighs glazed with chili honey. On top of that was a pile of coleslaw and pickled jalapeños. Chicken and waffles was interesting enough but coleslaw and jalapeños take it to the next level. I've been told the best way to eat chicken and waffles is to make sure you're combining the two with each bite. The waffle was light and fluffy, just like a waffle should be, but the chicken was what really blew me away. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and the perfect combination of sweet and savory when you factor in the chili honey. Combine this with the coleslaw and jalapeños and you've got yourself a very interesting combination.
Foolish Waffles is not afraid to be unique, and looking at their menu will give you an idea of what they're all about. If you like Italian food, the Hot Eye-Talian is likely right up your alley. If you like preparing cheese plates for social gatherings, check out Cheesus Take the Wheel. I know for a fact that I want to try the Tropical Delight because the description reminds me of a tropical vacation, something we all need in the middle of winter. They have a few "create your own" options as well where you can order waffles with any number of sweet toppings.
Foolish Waffles is a food truck I would recommend to just about anyone. Whether you prefer sweet, savory, or any combination of both, you're bound to find something you like on the menu. After one visit, you'll realize waffles were meant for a lot more than just maple syrup. read more