I'll say the good things first. I like the flavor profiles and options. I think the price and what you get is sort of fair. I would've liked maybe a side or even two of the little waffles. Staff was super kind and helpful. There are a few tables inside with a street view. Lots of construction happening right now which I feel bad for them and difficult to park. The coffee was pretty good. It's from relevant which we go a lot with our work team so that was nice. I got the waffle with bacon. It came with like 17 pounds of bacon which I was OK with to a point. It wasn't a nice thick cut Bacon. It was more of like the already cooked and then you just warm it up. For me it was too salty and I absolutely love salt. Our team wants to go back there and I'm OK with that. Maybe I'll try something different. read more

Syrup Trap - Ha! Throw back! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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This place was so cute and so yummy! Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. They had yummy latte options and both sweet and savory waffles to choose from. Cozy seating inside and some outside. There is construction happening on Main St, which was inconvenient but not this business's fault. They were great and we'll totally be back! read more

Syrup Trap - Leslie Knope (added Nutella) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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3 stars because it should be illegal that they don't have a bathroom. Food is good, you order at the bar then they bring it out. I noticed after my meal, there was no bathroom and asked someone at the counter and they let me know sometimes around the corner you can access a bathroom but otherwise they don't have one for the restaurant. read more

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We were greeted immediately upon our arrival, with the gentlemen being very helpful in our selections. The coffee was very good. As I the prefer more savory side, I had the Couve Club waffle which has a slice of havarti cheese, very thinly sliced turkey, thin slightly crispy bacon and a dollop of raspberry preserves atop. Wow. Just WOW! Every bite of this was absolutely delightful. The only slight preparation modification I would have liked would be to have the cheese a bit more melted. My companion had the JG2, which comes with a generous amount of fresh blueberries, heavy drizzle of lemon curd and real whipped cream. I was told this was very good. The dining area isn't huge and it got a wee bit loud as more parties came in, but they were playing great music that wasn't too loud and they helped a bit. There was significant road work being done outside, with the road completely closed off, but we parked around the corner and walked over and I'm so glad we weren't scared off by the street issues; it was worth a little effort to have this really delicious breakfast. read more

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Visited here for the first time on a sunny Saturday morning around 9am. I would definitely recommend getting here early since the restaurant filled up quickly after we ordered. Lots of families with little kiddos and couples and friends catching up over some yummy fluffy waffles. It was a little smokey in there when we were there and they actually don't have a bathroom in the building they are in but the friendly staff took the time to walk me next door and gave me the ladle key to access the bathroom in the adjacent building. You order at the counter and when I ordered the small hot chocolate I was asked if this was for a child and if so they are able to make it less hot and put it in a cup with lid. What a thoughtful gesture and much appreciated by this toddler mom! My friend and I and my toddler ordered the Audrey (goat cheese, honey, walnut), the Mojo Jojo (Nutella, banana, whipped cream), and I got the original waffle with whipped cream as well. The Belgian Liege waffles were crispy and fluffy but just dense enough to fill you up! I loved the suggested combos but you can also build your own too! (Although I did think $3 for a few pieces of strawberry were a little steep as a topping) but I think their suggested combos are the way to go. I even brought the original waffle home and it was just ask good toasted the next morning with my own toppings. This was a nice treat on a weekend morning. Go enjoy some sweet or savory waffles! read more

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Syrup Trap is a cozy and cute breakfast spot. We went at 9:30am on a Sunday morning, so seating was a bit limited, but the service was fast. I got the JG2 waffle and loved the lemon curd and fresh blueberries as my topping, however I wasn't too impressed with the waffle itself. It was decent, but it was much more dense than other liege waffles I've tried. My boyfriend got the Elvis waffle and enjoyed it, while also agreeing the waffle texture wasn't his favorite. read more

Syrup Trap - JG2 waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Delicious and authentic liege waffles with the perfect balance of sweet and crispy outside and soft on the inside. We tried the second breakfast, the Van Clucky, and the Mojo Jojo. We ordered two lattes as well which complemented the waffles. The interior is cute and very clean. Service was quick and friendly. We will visit again. read more

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I'm giving this place five stars for service! They employees are so welcoming and helpful. I had a nice conversation with the person at the register and there is a great vibe in the restaurant. I wish the seating was laid out differently to make it feel less cramped into the small space. Nonetheless though they've got the theme down perfectly! The waffles were super crispy, I notice normally the waffles from other spots I've had are more fluffy. Definitely come down and try these waffles, just keep that in mind if you like a more fluffy waffle! read more

Syrup Trap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great service with a smile! I ordered the waffle egg sausage bacon and cheese sammich. The ingredients tasted high quality. Bacon was cooked perfectly! Nice chew and crisp. The waffle was fluff chewy and crispy. It was missing a sweet element so I did at syrup, that helped. Unfortunately it was that Aunt Jamima type a syrup not real maple stuff :( 3.5 for the sammy :) read more

What can be said that even comes close to describing the awesomeness that is the Syrup Trap!!! Food... On point! Staff... Amazing! Vibes... Curated to perfection!! Go sweet, go savory or go both. You won't be disappointed (the VanClucky slaps hard)!! read more

We needed to stop somewhere for a quick bite and decided on Syrup Trap this morning. This was actually my second time here, but a first for my husband. He loves anything sweet for breakfast so I figured he would like some of the menu items here. When we got there, it was about 1pm or so. There were 3 different tables of other customers when we arrived. Not that busy. We ordered a sandwich and a plate of waffles with Nutella. My husband loved the mojo jojo and devoured all of it. My sandwich was just okay. The waffle was really dry and overcooked in my opinion. It was not that soft when I was biting in to the sandwich. Establishment was cute and small. It's a buss your own table type of place located in downtown Vancouver so it's all street parking. read more

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Really good food, good atmosphere. Like the ordering model. Staff were friendly. The lattes were fine but not great - I would not come here for just coffee. The *lowest* tip percentage on the card reader was 18%, and this isn't table service (you order at the counter) so that's kind of not great. I'm happy to tip as appropriate but not 18%+ when I stand and wait to order at the counter. read more

Stopped in about 10 minutes after opening on a Sunday morning. Only two tables were occupied, so it was a perfect time to visit without a line. The inside is small with only a few tables and bar seating in the window. There were a few bistro tables outside the entrance as well. You order at the counter, they bring you your food, then buss your table when finished. They also have a complimentary water and creamer station for convenience. After reviewing the menu, we decided on the Swanson Sammy ($11.75) and The Original with strawberries, bananas, and nutella ($11.75). My husband also ordered a 12 oz drip coffee ($3.25) with free refills. The guy at the counter let us know it would be a few minutes for the waffles because the irons were still heating up. We didn't think a 'few minutes' was too long, so we agreed; however, a few minutes actually meant 20 minutes. The wait was much longer than we anticipated, but the waffles were well worth the wait! They were nice and crispy on the outside and sweeter than normal waffles. We didn't need or order any syrup. My husband thought next time he may order the syrup with the sandwich because it was a little dry. Mine was perfect! I may opt for whipped cream with the berries next time. I would definitely order the same thing. Overall, we enjoyed our first visit and look forward to trying other menu options. Would recommend! read more

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Food service ambiance all plus! Coffee is done right! I'll be back for more... I had this pop-up while I was leaving the comment here, in order to leave a comment on yelp you need to have at least 85 characters to leave a review. read more

Syrup Trap - Try the Swason Sammy...egg, ummy bacon, sausage, havarti cheese in a waffle. I put Organic syrup on mine delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is the worst restaurant I've ever been to. I do not say that lightly either, the waiter is an absolute dxckhead. The entire staff acts like you're inconveniencing them by being there, and the food was garbage. Cold, nasty, and terribly presented. Do yourself a favor and never ever go here unless you like sitting in a hallway eating jail food. read more

The food was delicious! The staff not so friendly. Cute spot. My kid loved her CC waffle plate!! read more

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Got the Leslie Knope to go, oh em gee, this is the best waffle I've ever had. Service was quick, they were so kind and the restaurant itself was clean, and pretty chill! read more

Syrup Trap - Leslie Knope - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Update from my original review - I'm not sure when they changed this, but they now have syrup dispensers on all the tables, so you can have syrup on your waffle at no additional cost. Yay! Everything else from my previous review still stands, and I'm so glad they gave a gluten-free waffle option. I only wish they had a bigger location with more seating. Many times when we've wanted to come here they are packed with no open seats, so we end up going elsewhere. I'm glad they are doing so well! read more

Syrup Trap - The Elvis Waffle - gluten-free version - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Incredible food, friendly, quick service. Already have another date planned to come back!! So amazing!!! read more

Syrup Trap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Delicious breakfast! Service was great too! Parking was tricky bc it's so popular though

Okaaayy Trap Queen! Serving up some strong' & loyal' .... waffles! You can smell the handmade waffles from outside! Small inside dining - plan accordingly! Came around 11:15 on a Saturday and it was perfect! The Nitro Cold Brew was smooooth - had to add some sugar. Wish there was flavor addition options. We split the Elvis & the Waffle Sandwich. The Elvis needed a 'WOW' factor in my opinion - with the bacon being so subtle. Still felt like a healthier version of the Waffle Window. The Waffle Sandwich was deliciousssss. If you want to go on an adventure - ask to use the bathroom haha. This has serious potential - have to come back for more to uncover! read more

Syrup Trap - The Elvis - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Nice waffle place right in downtown Vancouver. I've been going there since they pretty much opened. Great coffee, waffles, and food. I go there every couple of months. read more

Food and service great. Particularly if you have a sweet tooth or love waffles. But check out the "second breakfast"; wow! Small but quant place. Almost cafeteria seating with two long narrow wood plank counters by window with stools, so you can enjoy people watching. Although a little awkward to do that, if one or both of the two tables for two, right outside the window on the street are being occupied... It makes you feel like you're being nosey just trying to enjoy the view while you sip your coffee or mimosa. Can get busy on the weekend, but the wait isn't too long. Staff is friendly and congenial. It actually appears that they LIKE their jobs! (Something I'm starting to wonder, if might be a rarity these days!?) Only open Wednesday through Monday, 8am to 2pm, so it's not for late risers. Downtown but parking is easy if you only need to walk a block or two, when one of those out front aren't available. read more

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We went in around 10am on a Sunday. Rightfully busy as most spots are around that time. The staff was all really friendly and answered our questions about customizing the waffles. There was a good vibe inside with everyone chatting and enjoying their meals. After we ordered, we waited around for a table inside to free up and sat down. Our drinks took 10ish minutes to come out but then the food took somewhere closer to 30-40 minutes since they were slammed with the mornings rush, but still felt like a long time for a couple of waffles. The waffles had a lot of potential but we're definitely a bit over cooked and a tad bit dry, so the actual meal was so-so. I won't say disappointing at all since we could tell they were busy, but wasn't blown away yet either. However, very ready to give them another shot when it's less busy and hoping to bump these stars up! read more

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If you like waffles, this is the place. The menu is all waffles which I loved. Go and try something different. Cozy atmosphere and helpful and friendly staff. read more

This spot hit the spot perfectly. I wanted a waffle and a tea latte, and that is what they had on the menu! We also were able to get a side of bacon to go (truly for our dogs, we are vegetarians, but we buy bacon for our dogs when we can) And, this was a generous amount of bacon for the price, I think! My only criticism would be the waffle itself was a little thicker, and not as sweet and chewy as my perception of how Liege Waffles should be. But, it was still delicious and I ate every bite. I also liked the reference to the show "Parks and Rec" with the waffle tribute being called "Leslie Knope". That is what i ordered and I was very happy with it! There was a line when we were there on a Sunday mid-morning around 10 am, but it was reasonable, it kept moving and we were able to get a seat before our food arrived! read more

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Great waffles. A splendid menu! Staff is friendly and helpful. The tight confines might be a challenge for larger groups, but small parties 3 or less will benefit. Flavors are amazing and waffles are cooked to perfection. If you get a seat at the bar, you will have fun people watching. read more

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I went here for brunch. And the food was simply amazing. The service was so warm and welcoming, made me feel like family. I had a wapple waffle, it was like eating apple pie. We also had the Elvis with banana, peanut butter bacon and honey which was amazing. And lastly the Couve with Turkey bacon and raspberry jelly. Heaven!!! The atmosphere is great and def worth a repeat. Come check it out, you won't be disappointed. read more

Syrup Trap - Front of the store - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Heck yeah this place is the bee's knees. Delicious food, specialty drinks, and the staff are all amazing. The vibe is cozy and clean. 10/10. read more

Syrup Trap - Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Not bad! It's a small space, counter service, and pretty fast, even when busy. I ordered a vanilla latte and a gluten free waffle with lemon curd. Latte was yummy, the gluten free waffle was a little dense and flavorless. The lemon curd was more like a syrup, and as a huge fan of lemon curd, I was almost offended by this claim that it is in fact lemon curd. More like a watery lemon sugar syrup? I live in Portland, so it's sort of a drive, but there aren't too many places that offer gluten free waffles for some reason. After trying it out, I am still on the hunt for that "perfect" gluten free waffle - this isn't it! read more

Food was delicious and hard to choose just one option. Employee was patient with it being our first time. The shop was very cute and quaint perfect for a brunch to catch up with friends at. read more

First off, great service!! Greeted with smiles and genuine kindness. It is a smaller inside sitting area but sitting outside was still nice if the weather allows! And the food was amazing every waffle I tried was perfect consistency and the toppings were perfect. I don't think there's one you can choose and go wrong. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Delicious breakfast and fast service! A great stop if you're in the area or driving to and from Portland read more

Syrup Trap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Cold food, dry waffle. No service really. It has potential but but the menu is boring

Okay y'all, this was fabulous! The waffles were delectable. Perfectly soft, sweet and crisp. It was a busy place, but we snagged an outdoor table on our way out! I ordered the Elvis, and my sister got their special (peaches). We both ordered coffee, I got an iced mocha and she tried their pumpkin latte. Everything was amazing. It was a perfect portion, not overly decadent but delightfully sweet. Please visit so I can live vicariously through you! read more

Syrup Trap - Elvis - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Holy moly those were amazing waffles!! I really liked the casual diner feel and kind employees. The waffles themselves were so delicious, but what stood out the most was the really quality toppings. We got the Wapple and the Audrey and both were phenomenal! read more

Syrup Trap - Audrey - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I did create-your-own with pears, Brie, and honey. It was AMAZING! The waffle has a sourdough flavor and paired with the toppings it was probably the best waffle I've ever had. My friend got the Nutella and banana waffle and I didn't think that one was as good. Go for the savory/sweet combo. Great service too! read more

We didn't know what to expect here. Waffles, of course but good? In a word, outstanding. I had the Van Clucker, spicy chicken sandwich. Yum. My spouse had a gluten free waffle sandwich which she loved. Why only four stars? You order at the counter, pay, and are asked to tip. Yaaaa, no. That, and if you get a coffee there are no refills. (That I saw. I didn't ask.) I shouldn't have to. The portions could have been a bit more generous for the cost. Would I eat there again? Yup. It is worth the stop if you go in with some knowledge. Enjoy! read more

Their coffee was really good but I might have just went on a bad day for the food. The waffle was over cooked and the Berries were very mushy... read more

Vancouver Foodie Adventures presents the Syrup Trap. I've driven past this place 12,793 times, give or take a few, and always wondered about it. What do they serve at the Syrup Trap? I made up my mind that they only have pancakes and waffles stacked with cup after cup of whipped cream and powdered sugar...so I never stopped here cuz I'm much more of a savory loving broad but, as chance would have it, my family & I ended up here on a Christmas Eve around lunch time. It's a smaller shop, you order at the counter and bus your own dishes (no probs with this, but just saying in case you want full service). The staff were friendly and our food came out quickly, I was a little surprised that they only served waffles (Liege waffles to be exact even tho at the time, I was like wtheck is Liege and how do I pronounce that. Pro tip -read the whole menu, everything you need to know is there. Doh!). I decided on the Swanson Sammie since it seemed to have the most savory things in it -- cheese, sausage, egg. It was really good, paired nicely with the sweet crisp Liege waffles. My kids ordered the original with Nutella & sides of bacon--these were great but, in true kid fashion, they weren't as good as frozen. Eggo. Waffles. -siiiiiiiiiigh-. (Guess who I am never bringing here again.) Another menu item that was ordered was a special called the Vanclucky which was a spicy chicken sandwich-- I am told it was great! The ambiance was ehh, a little noisy with customers talking but nothing to write home about. Overall I thought the food was good (I do wish the portions were larger) and the price was ok. I'll probably be back to try a coffee and another fancy waffle, another day, another foodie venture! Cheers! read more