This is the best restaurant I have been to in a long time, both for quality of food and service. The staff were very friendly, helpful, and welcoming. After we ordered at the counter and sat down the chef (also proprietor, I believe) brought our food to the table and had listened while we ordered so that he could bring each plate to the appropriate person. They also have a small kids table with toys on it for kiddos to keep themselves entertained. The kids can make play coffee and waffles, among other things. And the food- oh my goodness! I had the Audrey and added prosciutto, which was DIVINE. Perfect amount of light sweetness for a savory waffle and the flavors blended well together. My husband got the Second Breakfast which was also delicious. And our girls thoroughly enjoyed the Leslie Knope and Mojo Jojo. I always hesitate with specialty waffles because they're often too sweet and light on toppings so it feels like you're overpaying a bit. But this was not the case here- very well topped and not too sweet, so you can actually taste how the different flavors blend together. YUM YUM YUM. We will definitely be back next time we're in Vancouver. read more

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Interesting waffles and topping combinations. I had the "Second Breakfast " and really liked how everything complimented each other. Great place to explore new breakfast tastes! read more

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

Overpriced/overrated. Will not be returning. Order some bacon. You'll see what I mean by overpriced. $5 for 4 mini strips of paper thin bacon. That's $1.25 for a thin, half piece of bacon. Also, they charge for the syrup. It does not come with your waffle. read more

I have heard about this place before, but never tried. Today was the day to test it out with my son on a nice quiet Sunday. What a treat!! I ordered the second breakfast waffle with a love potion latte. OMG this was the best combo I have ever tasted!! Please make the right choice and try it before you miss the opportunity! Best flavors and service I have had it quite some time. read more

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

If you want some legit waffles, dis da spot! My boss treated our office to breakfast here. Not only were they super accommodating for our large to go order, everyone loved their food! They have sweet & savory options so there's something for everyone! Prices are reasonable and the space looks perfect for a lazy Sunday breakfast. read more

Syrup Trap - Lemon curd & blueberry - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We split a sweet and savory waffle. Cooked very well. Pretty decadent so just watch out for that. Highly recommend the savory waffle due to the waffle being pretty sweet read more

AMAZING WAFFLE. Truly. We had the MOJO Jojo which the name first off brings me back, waffle, bananas, Nutella, and whipped cream. Perfection. Also ordered two lattes. They were ok. They took longer than the waffle to make. The lavender honey latte wasn't very good. But... the waffle was amazing. read more

The food was good and delicious, the only reason it wasn't a 5 star review is the price is a bit on the higher side. But to go on a morning date or something wouldn't be crazy to feed a family breakfast it's a bit high. I would definitely eat here again and I will be!! Next time I'll eat there not to go. Would highly recommend it if waffles are your thing. The mojo jojo is good the Elvis is on point with the peanut butter and bacon. YUMMMM. read more

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Sunday morning had to wait for table as there aren't many tables in the small space. Waffles "ok". We had a strawberry with whipped cream and a bacon waffle. Nothing special about either. Portions are small. Service is slow. Coffee is just alright. Overall felt over priced and lack luster. I have had much better waffles from the Waffle Window. I'm disappointed as I really looked forward to eating at the Syrup Trap read more

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

The best waffles anywhere! You really can't overstate how good they are. Coffee is good too. Especially now that they have mimosas, it's one of our favorites! read more

Good waffles. Not a lot of seating. The restroom is in another building on the second floor. Definitely a no frills experience, but good food. read more

The staff were really nice and efficient. The waffles had a delicious flavor but were dry and needed butter and syrup. They charge $1 for a tiny shot glass of syrup which I don't quite get that since the name is "Syrup Trap", you'd think syrup and waffles would just be a given. Also they don't even offer butter. Maybe I'll bring my own next time. Oh and the muni specifically says Crispy Bacon. It's no where near crispy. read more

Let's start with the waffle: I ordered a waffle with brie and prosciutto. The brie was certainly melted and was relatively good, the prosciutto was cold. Not sure why they would serve the meat cold on top... They didn't have anything I wanted to drink. Still blows my mind that some places don't cary soda. I knew that before hand but figured the waffle would make up for it, it did not. They have water, ONLY CUCUMBER WATER, and the cucumber taste was very prevalent... I might come back and order a sweet waffle that way no big surprise if toppings are cold and I will make sure I order it to go, so I can have a decent beverage with it read more

This is a cute little place that doesn't get enough recognition. Many of their items are callbacks to the show Parks and Recreation; which is very innovative, even if you're not familiar with the show. It's like no other place in Vancouver. The prices are very reasonable and the service is good. They also have a large selection of coffees and teas. read more

Update to my below 3-star review. The owner contacted me after investigating my complaints. I appreciated the way he made things right and was going to provide additional training to the new employee who had not divulged the extra costs... plus, apparently the mocha was supposed to come with whip cream after all. Based on the way the business addressed my concerns, I am adding another star and will give the Syrup Trap another try. I know my son will thank me since they did have a great little play area! Former review: Although the food was quite good, I was upset to be so nickeled and dimed. Trying to upsell without even saying that there's an additional charge is a bit shady. Plus, if I'm already spending $40+ on just 3 waffles and 3 drinks, you shouldn't charge an extra $.25 for whip cream on a mocha when at almost all other places, whip cream on a mocha is free! Also, a tiny thing of syrup was $1 (and wasn't even disclosed when we were asked if we wanted syrup on our waffles). Also, all 3 of our drinks were not full. I actually had to take my son's $3 tiny orange juice and ask for them to add another inch of juice since we were shorted by so much! I am very disappointed as this is a very stingy and unbecoming way to treat customers. It apparently is an attitude that comes from the top. A couple good things: toddler play area and cucumber water. Bathrooms aren't in the building, and you have to go upstairs in the next building over to those bathrooms... no changing tables. They do have a way to allow handicapped people to use the employee restroom down a floor in the nextdoor building's elevator. I did appreciate that being an option in case the stairs wouldn't work for my kiddo. Overall, it reminded me of waffle window, but more pricy, with better silverware, a kids' play area, and some overcharges. Tasty, though. read more

Best waffles period. Menu is not extensive but the choices of sweet and savory have all been thoughtfully curated. Staff is super friendly and professional. Decor is clean and modern. They do have a good selection of add ons and substitutions without being too overwhelming. My new favorite brunch spot in downtown! read more

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I was very excited to try the Syrup Trap. I love waffles! The atmosphere was sort of cafeteria-like, but very clean! Prices were a bit high, but I was expecting a really high-quality waffle. And that's where this jumped the shark. The waffle, while really nice looking, was really dry. I think it was aiming for an artisanal feel, but it missed the mark. It needed to be drowned in that shot glass of syrup in order to be palatable. Sorry, Syrup Trap, there's a LOT of places around town right now with very high-quality breakfast food. I think you're going to need to bump up your game here. read more

A friend who works in the building that Syrup Trap opened in was telling me how great the food is so we checked it out. I ordered the Elvis waffle (peanut butter, banana and bacon) it was delicious. Everything that other people around me ordered looked great as well. Also the coffee is Water Street which is one of my favorite local brands. This place is great! I can also say that they were busy and the service and speed was very good. Excellent cleanliness too. I'm going to have to rate this business 10/10. read more

The food was made fast and was served beautifully! The service was quick also, everything tasted wonderful! Would recommend going for breakfast or brunch read more

Disappointed, walked to the Syrup Trap and they weren't open. It was 7:25am and their website says 7am to 3pm on Saturday but no ones home. Starbucks it is. Will try again another day. : ( read more

These waffles are a gift from god! The sweetness within the actual waffle is so perfect, no syrup is even needed! The only thing that makes me sad is their odd operating hours. Sometimes open and sometimes not. You kinda just gotta catch them and head in ASAP! Otherwise, best waffles I've had in my whole life! read more

We visited this morning. The place was busy. We placed our order and found a table to sit at. We waited over 45 minutes for our order. It appeared that take out orders were being done first over in house customers. When the order finally arrived, it was only 2 of the 4 plates. We had to wait another 15 minutes for ours, and saw more take out orders going before ours. The wait wasn't worth it. The waffle was gummy because it was undercooked. It wasn't just 1 plate but all 4. The bacon was soggy, like it had been cooked in an oven. None of us finished the waffle after waiting so long. It just wasn't worth the calories if we weren't enjoying it. It was a shame because the staff was really hustling to get things done. Perhaps if they switched to all take out orders, in house customers wouldn't end up with such a long wait, because the orders would be done in the order received. Even then, I don't think I would go back. I give the staff 4 stars. read more

This place is a hidden gem in downtown Vancouver. The space is light, bright, and airy, in addition to being spotlessly clean. There were plenty of tables, without feeling too crowded. Zoe was incredibly friendly and chill, and brought me my waffle very quickly. I ordered the JG-squared, which I wish I would have taken a picture of before scarfing it down, but trust me when I say that it was delicious. I felt that the amount of topping on the waffle was generous, while maintaining a balanced flavor. The blueberries were perfectly ripe and sweet, a fantastic counterpoint to the lemon curd. In fact, the waffle was so good that I ordered a plain one to go so that I could share it with my spouse. I watched the guy whom I presume is the owner take fresh dough and put it on the iron. Nothing frozen or pre-prepared here! We talked about coffee while it cooked, and I could tell that he was very passionate about this new restaurant, and about being part of the local community. This month (April 2018) they're featuring Relevant Coffee as their "Guest" coffee, which is another amazing local business to check out. Prices are very reasonable for what you get, and there are both savory and sweet options. I got a sweet as my first one, but I think next time I'll try a savory, because the base would work beautifully for it. And a note on the waffle itself - if you're expecting something like a buttermilk/diner-style waffle, toss that out the window. These are unlike any you've probably had - yeasty, thick, and complex...you'll have to try them yourself, because I really can't do 'em justice. I'll definitely be back here for a coffee and a waffle soon! read more

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

I had hands down the best waffle I've ever had in my life here. This place is small and trendy and you place your order at the counter. There's a little play area which is nice if you have children. The waffles are made with dough rather than a typical waffle batter and there are tiny crystallized sugars that form within the dough as it cooks. Syrup isn't even necessary since the waffle itself is so on point. Then you have the toppings. They offer both sweet and savory dishes. I for one, love savory mixed with sweet. I ordered the Couve Club which has honey maple turkey, Harvarti, bacon, and raspberry preserves. To. Die. For... nice coffee selection as well! read more

Syrup Trap - Anne Fan: crispy bacon and organic maple syrup - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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All you get is barely 1/2 waffle and if you want syrup you have to pay extra for a very small shot glass of it. Waffle had good flavor but was dry and really needed the syrup. I won't be going back. read more

Cute little Waffle House in Vancouver. Service was efficient and friendly. Food was good, I Ordered the Elvis. Waffle covered with organic peanut butter, banana, bacon (it's only downfall), and honey. The bacon was the thin type you always pray isn't on your breakfast plate and brought the overall meal down a star. read more

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

This place is very cute and quaint! You walk up to a counter to order. We went around 11:30 because apparently it's very busy in the morning. There isn't a lot of seating, so I would keep that in mind. But highly recommended! Waffles were the perfect amount! We had the Audrey and second breakfast...very good! read more

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My daughter and I ate here for breakfast after striking out at the Vancouver Farmer's Market. Nothing there was appealing for breakfast so we searched and found this little gem. They mostly serve Liege style waffles. If you haven't had them you are missing out. Liege style waffles have Belgian pearl sugar in the batter, which gives them a little crunch of flavor. Syrup Trap offers both sweet and savory waffles and we tried one of each. Both were delicious. They have excellent coffee as well, and cheerfully made me a flat white upon my request. Give this cute little place a try! It doesn't disappoint. read more

Delicious waffles, creatively topped! Savory options have a nice balance and the sweet options are just right.

New, decadent and delicious waffles in a variety of sweet and savory options. Friendly service, clean and a must-try Vancouver spot on Main Street! read more

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

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I liked it? Asking cuz I'm not sure? Foremost, the food is very good. Reasonably priced and nice items. I had a waffle with bacon etc...can't go wrong with those items, AND executed beautifully. Where they needed refinement was ambience and getting the menu/order straight. They forgot half the order for two top...two people. The ambience, or to be clear, atmosphere was loud. Very loud. Can't focus on your own words loud. The place is small, but also stark...so echos. If there were outdoor seating, I'd be inclined to sit outside. I either don't recall it, or it didn't exist when I was there several months ago. Their issues may be chalked up to new kid jitters. Give them the benefit of the doubt. Go and try. Here's an idea: order take out. The food is awesome. read more

Waffles and coffee in downtown Vancouver. It's a unique idea and a cute shop. We had the Leslie Knope and the JG^2. They use organic produce and everything was fresh. The waffle was crispy on the outside and there was enough fruit so that every bite had some. I would have liked more lemon curd though. My 3 year old easily ate a whole waffle but I wouldn't call them small. My friend had the Couve Club. It looked and smelled delicious. (She didn't share, so it must have been good.) I think that the savory waffles are a better value, and I was left feeling like I paid more than I should have for my fruit ones. It all tasted good, but the JG^2 and the Couve Club don't seem equivalent when they are next to each other. Their coffee menu is as big as their waffle menu and they have everything listed by their technical name (i.e. freddo and cortado...the macchiato is not the Starbucks version) which leaves things needing to be explained if you aren't in the know about coffee. Decaf costs extra, which is a bummer for me. As does non-dairy milk, but that's typical. If you are looking for a classy cup of coffee, here's a good place to start. They also have nitro cold brew and an expansive tea selection which includes nitro chai, which I will be back for. My friend had a cup of drip and said it was "strong". The interior decor is nice and clean. There are a good amount of tables and a little table with a couple toys for kids to play at while they wait. Everything is cooked to order but the wait was not long. There is a steady stream of clientele but the staff managed it easily and was super friendly and informative the whole time. I will probably go back when I can consume caffeine again and I will definitely go for a savory waffle if I get one. I hope this place sticks around for a while. read more

These waffles are quite sweet on their own and really good. Prices are a little steep. There is only a small area for seating and you walk up to order and pay. Syrup also is extra...funny since it's part of their name. We all loved our food. Coffee was delicious. I really want to come back and get a waffle to go, walk over to Amaro's table and get their honey butter fried chicken... you see what I'm doing there? The combination of these 2 downtown Vancouver eateries into some amazing chicken and waffles! read more

I don't normally give mediocre or bad reviews. I prefer to praise. I have a split review to offer. My wife and I had a quick overnight in Vancouver. We chose Syrup Trap for the curbside offering as we had to leave town in the morning. We did our online ordering and paying then proceeded to wait. After 30 minutes, we were still waiting. Two waffles. Two coffees. My wife went in to ask and she was told they were in a bag waiting for the last ten minutes. No one sent us a message they were ready. No one walked them to the curbside. What could have been a delicious breakfast was ruined by clueless servers who had no power to make things right. Only let us know the owner would have to choose to refund our order or make it right. Customer service is a 1 for curbside. Food could be 5 but I don't rate warm bagged food. $34 is a lot to pay for two waffles and two coffees. read more

Great little waffle place. You order at the counter then find seating. We didn't wait too long for our food to be delivered. The place was pretty busy. Lots a great choices. We both enjoyed our selection. We will be back to try more. read more

Syrup Trap - Brie with prosciutto and sliced pear. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Great breakfast. The waffles were very good. The lemon curd and blueberries were yummy and fresh. The staff was very friendly. My only critiques are: I hate ordering at the counter. When I go to a restaurant, I want to be served. Sorry. I shouldn't have to pay for syrup at a waffle place. One refill for coffee seems cheap. read more

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

The Syrup Trap recently opened on Main Street in Vancouver, and is a worthy addition to the restaurant lineup there! The name refers to their AUTHENTIC Belgian style waffles, which are made with yeast rather than baking powder. The waffles bake up crispy on the outside and soft and yummy on the inside. The plate includes a little shot glass of maple syrup. Several tlwafgle toppings are available such as bacon and fruit. It is self-service. The restaurant is sunny (even on our rainiest day!) With light-colored wooden tables, and a friendly staff. They have highchairs and a couple of toys to keep the little ones occupied. Syrup Trap is an excellent addition to Vancouver's breakfast soots! read more

This is a hidden gem in downtown Vancouver! Liege bagels are amazing and so tasty. Syrup trap is in downtown Vancouver and has a decent amount of seating for a smaller place. My boyfriend and I got the mojo jojo waffle which had Nutella, bananas and whipped cream! It was just the right size for sharing, super tasty, and insta worthy af. They have sweet waffles and savory waffles. The waffles are around $7 and they also have coffee! I am excited to come back and try the savory waffles like the one with brie! read more

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

A unique restaurant located in downtown Vancouver with a limited menu however a vast selection of items that can go on a waffle. The restaurant has pricing ranging from $7.00 to $9.00 for a waffle with various ingredients. They offer bacon, turkey , various cheeses and peanut waffles. read more

Breakfast outing. I ordered a lemon curd waffle and lattes. They are really good and staff are so kind! Good food with great service! read more

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