WOULD DEFINITELY recommend (general). Came by with the bro after running some errands, was looking for some good food for lunch. There is a matcha restaurant right next door (called "Isa"), make sure you aren't standing in line for that one, make sure you go inside the actual restaurant (unlike us). They have a kiosk that you can order from and have a pretty extensive menu, so many flavors, sauces, and customization add-ons. I went with the classic Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle Sandwich Deluxe (add-on) + HOT Honey substitution (add-on), side of regular fries, side of White Cheddar Mac & Cheese. We didn't go during a busy moment so it took only about 10 minutes for them to make our order. Their sandwiches are to DIE for, I would recommend you ask for your sandwich to be cut in half. The chicken was fresh, sauce was sweet and flavorful, they put the right amount of sauce along with tomatoes, lettuce and other add-ons. My rating of the sandwich is 9.4/10, it is literally the perfect sandwich if the sandwich wasn't disintegrating on me, but I think that is a good thing, wouldn't want a crunchy waffle sandwich. The mac & cheese was also very good, would give a 8.1/10, if they crusted their mac & cheese, it would be 10 times better. Would also recommend a bit of a kick, but it complemented the meal pretty well. All in all, this was a great place to stop by for lunch, they had a patio that we sat outside and ate at on a beautiful day. The front cashier was very helpful, walking us through the entire menu and giving us his best recommendations, definitely bettered our experience. For the quality of the meal, the pricing is also very reasonable as well. I would recommend if you are around the area, to stop by and enjoy a meal at this establishment. They have another location as well, which I didn't know (hopefully quality is consistent across the board because quality was great during this visit. read more

The Waffle Bus - Interior - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I am sad to say that the Waffle Bus is not actually a bus. Their aesthetic is somewhat unappealing with the font, colours, and pictures of the food that look garish. It was very cold inside, but they have outdoor seating as well. They have a lot of crazy-looking items on the menu with plenty of burgers. They only have a few sweet waffle options. We got the fried chicken and waffle sandwiches. One had the regular chicken, and we subbed the other for hot honey. I thought the chicken was really good, and the sauce was tasty as well. The waffles were okay. The fries were also just alright. One waffle sandwich was a ton of food, although I did finish it all (with difficulty). I would've been satisfied with just eating a half. read more

The Waffle Bus - Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

I hadn't been to The Waffle Bus in years, so I was definitely excited to come back and see how it still holds up. One thing I really liked right away was the setup. They have two patio seating areas with umbrellas, which is perfect for Houston heat, and a walk up window to place your order. Makes it easy to grab food and go or just hang outside. I ordered the Hot Mess Fries, which come with seasoned waffle fries topped with spicy buttermilk fried chicken bites, white cheddar mac & cheese, spicy mayo, ancho chile honey butter, and pickles. It's definitely a loaded dish with a lot going on. The flavors were bold, and I liked the combination in theory, but it was just ok. The chicken was decent and had a nice crunch, and the fries were seasoned well, but everything together made the dish feel ehh. The mac & cheese was creamy though but nothing particularly stood out to me. Service was fine nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. The staff got the order out in a reasonable time, especially considering it can get busy in a hurry. As for the ambiance, it's a casual spot with a laid back vibe. Good for a quick bite, but not somewhere I'd necessarily go to hang out for a long time. Overall, it was an alright visit. Not bad, but not as impressive as I remembered. Still a decent spot if you're in the mood. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place and finally got around to it. I got the hot honey wings & sub blueberry waffles. The waffles are good you can tell they're homemade and fresh. The wings were a little too big for my liking and a tiny bit undercooked. They were also very greasy as well.. they tasted a bit old. I wouldn't care whether or not I ate here again. read more

The Waffle Bus - HOT Honey Wings and Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Stopped here after getting Isa Matcha, wouldn't normally have tried this place but we were surprised it was pretty good! read more

The Waffle Bus - HOT MESS Fries - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've been a fan of The Waffle Bus for almost 10 years now, ever since it used to pull up to my dorm back in college. So when I saw they had a full restaurant now, I had to take my mom to show her one of my old college eating stomping grounds! The menu has expanded so much since the food truck days, and of course I had to try something new, but there was no way I could skip the famous Chicken Thunder Fries. We also ordered the Hottie Melt and the Brunch Burger to share. Flavor-wise, I really liked the Hottie Melt, but I was a little thrown off by the bun being flipped inside out. Was that intentional or just because you ran out of the toast it's usually served on? If it was the latter, a quick heads-up would've been appreciated so we could've swapped for something else. The Brunch Burger was a win. It was my mom's favorite. Basically a classic bacon cheeseburger with a fried egg on top- simple and flavorful. Now for the part that makes me sad to say... The Chicken Thunder Fries weren't quite how I remembered them from the food truck days. The fries didn't taste super fresh- a little tough, like they'd been sitting out- and the sauces, which used to make the dish, were barely there. I could taste the spicy mayo, but that rich ancho chile honey butter that made the fries glisten and saucy underneath all the chicken? Not present On the bright side, the employee who helped us with our order was sweet. My mom had a few questions while ordering, and he was nice and helpful. read more

The Waffle Bus - Chicken Thunder Fries, Brunch Burger, Hottie Melt - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Food was delicious. The Hot Mess Fries were such a great price and so good. Service was nice and I enjoyed the self-serve kiosk. Place is clean and has a nice vibe. read more

I wanted something sweet without being too sweet and it ended up being a perfect choice. You order in person using the tablets, and I love d being able to customize my waffle exactly how I wanted, chocolate, strawberry, whipped cream, honey and fruity pebbles. It cost a little extra but it was totally worth it. Service was quick and easy and my waffle came out just right. read more

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I have loved The Waffle Bus since I first had it at it's food truck but this was my first time coming in to their restaurant building. I had passed by a few times in the past but this was my first time passing by hungry and with time to spare....well I didn't necessarily have the time but decided the person I was meeting would have to wait. I pretty much knew I was coming in to get my old favorites from eating there but was pleasantly surprised and overwhelmed by the amount of options. To say the least I acted out a little bit when ordering, so let's get into this adventure. The restaurant itself is very nice. It has that clearly modern, but retro diner aesthetic from the outside. Inside is very clean and bright. There is a lot of popping menu item signage to highlight items you may have skipped over. I didn't realize it was a place that you put your order in with a screen instead of a person. I stood for a minute thinking I was waiting on someone to help me before realizing. I wish one of the people behind the counter would've informed me of this as I stood there. I didn't see anything telling me to place my order that way if there was a sign for it, so if it isn't I think that would be good for first-time customers. The menu itself as I said before is very vast compared to what I was used to from the food truck. Everything on the menu though thankfully feels on brand. I'm sure the next time I go I'll get some things I didn't try this time. The Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffle sandwich was a must-have from previous times. It's a juicy fried chicken breast served on waffle halves with their Thunder Sauce. Every element of this sandwich works for me. It's savory and sweet and spicy and oh so delicious!! I also got the Chicken Thunder Fries. This is their Seasoned Waffle Fries topped with chicken bites and thunder sauce. This is another item that I've had and is where my indulgence starts to show. I could've easily just got the waffle fries, which are in themselves delicious, but I wanted to go the extra mile. (Not mad at myself for doing so ‍) This item is a whole meal in itself. Lastly I got the Hottie Melt with an extra patty. Again this is essentially the third meal I've ordered, but again I do not end up mad at myself for doing so. This is actually the only thing I had that was new to me, as I didn't know they offered smashburgers. It's a habanero spiced patty with American cheese, grilled onions, jalapenos and their Stormy sauce. This was a very delicious burger! For me to have went in expecting delicious fried chicken and waffle variations this was an unexpected gem. The items I look forward to trying on a next visit would be the Mac & Cheese, a sweet waffle sandwich (which I've had before and know to be good), the Swirl Milkshake and Milk & Cereal Ice Cream. A place like this that has given me so many wins on different items, always makes me feel encouraged to try more of their menu. For me there wasn't much customer service interaction but the times when I did was pleasant enough. The only comment was wanting some menu help. Ordering on screen though is pretty straightforward and a smooth process. Overall this is an amazing place that truly wins in all aspects to me, from visual aesthetics to menu options to deliciousness, it's all great! The fact they went from an amazing food truck to having multiple locations is also a testament to just how great their product really is. read more

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My son convinced me to come here and I must admit we had a fantastic experience. We ordered the Fried Chicken Waffle Sandwich, Nashville Hot Fried Chicken, MacDaddy (waffle thunder) & the Hot Chicken Fryders. Everything was delicious each bite was bursting with flavor. Customer service was amazing and we felt welcomed every minute of our visit. This is establishment is so fun inside and outside. Loved the vibes and highly recommend trying it out. read more

The Waffle Bus - Mc MacDaddy (Waffle) - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Delicous, fresh, and filling comfort food served in generous portions! The fried chicken, waffles, waffle fries, Mac n cheese, and milkshakes are the big highlights here and they provide many creative variations to satisfy anybody. Is it healthy? Probably not. But it certainly always hits the spot! We are consistently impressed by the freshness of the food as it is cooked to order, and the servers call it out as soon as it's ready. The thunder chicken fries are a shareable crowd-pleaser and feature the thick cut, seasoned waffle fries with ancho chile spicy mayo and bite size fries chicken pieces. The sauces bring a lot of flavor and tang that ties everything together. Want to upgrade it further? Add a side of Mac n cheese on top. The Mac daddy chicken sandwich is a flavor bomb of sloppy goodness with creamy mac n cheese on fried chicken between brioche buns. The fruity pebbles milkshake was a perfect cold, sweet complement to the heavy, tangy, and savory meal. Lots of indoor seating available which is perfect for groups, and the food portions lend themselves to sharing. Waffle bus seems to be pretty popular with the late night crowd so lots of traffic in and out, delivery/pickup, and a little loud. There's an interesting wall of many TV screens hypnotically playing landscapes and vacation-type videos which is kinda soothing and nice to look at. Very casual vibe and good place to catch up with friends. read more

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Food is excellent and have DoorDashed to MD Anderson many times. However today, my fries were delivered open and at the top of the bag under the knotted bag to where my Dasher had no choice but to touch. He told me he asked and that was even a "rebag". I did not receive any of my sauces on the side. And the MacDaddy has about one small spoon of Mac and cheese on entire chicken breast. Flavor all good and this is all of no fault of my Dasher. BUT, tired to call to speak to a manager regarding issues (like having no choice but to throw my fries away) and there is no manager on duty. The girl told me that's how we package and what did I want her to do (rudely) that I could come pick up more fries. Hummm....... In MDA and DoorDashed..... read more

It's a nice establishment. Good for walk up or if you have a car ample parking. Overall this place is confusing. They sell chicken, waffles, burgers and ice cream. All of which is ehh. Burger is lacking flavor. The sauce muddles everything. The waffle okay. Very generic. Chicken the two chicken options are okay. The "Nashville hot" chicken isn't hot at all. The Mac and cheese was simply not good. Overall it's edible but not a place I was look forward to going back to. read more

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Beautiful sunny day I walked into The Waffle Bus with my chest pounding like Casey stepping up to the plate full of hope, confidence, and dreams of a flavor grand slam. The smell of waffles and fried chicken filled the air, and I felt the eyes of the crowd my taste buds watching, waiting for victory. I ordered with confidence, like Casey up to bat just knowing he was about to win the game. I knew the Chicken Thunder Fries spicy mayo, ancho chile honey butter chicken biters, and fries would be my home run for the night. The first bite came, and immediately STRIKE ONE!!! Not enough chicken. The fries were covered in spicy mayo and ancho chile honey, but they couldn't carry the game alone. 'BOOOO !' I could hear my brain yelling in full disbelief. I took a breath, trying to stay calm after all, I still had my side of mac and cheese. This was the comeback moment, the swing that changes everything. I dug in, hoping to shift the momentum STRIKE TWO!!! The Mac It arrived warm, not hot a lukewarm reminder that not every hero hits a home run on command. 'BOOOOO' throw it away let's go somewhere else" my brain went again, sweat coming down. But I wasn't ready to give up. Just like Casey with two strikes, I shut my brain down and thought, let's mix it all together. The Waffle Bus would step up and hit a home run like it used to, back when it was just a food truck and I'd drive around on Saturdays looking for it. I took a bite, waiting for redemption. The sauces teased with potential, the honey butter hinted at glory, but the magic never landed. A mouthful of fries, Mac and chicken was a swing and a miss. My stomach was ready to cheer, but my taste buds just shook their heads in disappointment. By the end, the scoreboard in my mind was clear: there will be no joy in Houston today The Waffle Bus had struck out, and so had my smile. I walked out into the rain, head down, wiping away a tear yes, it was raining, lol it wasn't when I got there. The drops matched the letdown of a meal that had promised so much and delivered so little. Some days, even Casey can't save the game and today, neither could The Waffle Bus. My once-favorite chicken shop has fallen. This review was inspired by Disney's 1946 -Casey up to bat- read more

The Waffle Bus - Chicken Thunder Fries - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is delicious! It probably has some of the best seasoned waffle fries I have ever had. The waffles are so soft which I love and the chicken is perfection! Not too dry at all with a lot of flavor. The Mac and cheese is delicious as well. This will be a regular spot for me! read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Bigger than expected menu at a super casual spot just across from the Menil. Super convenient to most spots on Montrose. Prices seemed high but portions made up for it. Ordering from the kiosk made things easier but the food pickup process was slightly chaotic. read more

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After all the years of just going to the Waffle Bus food trucks, I finally tried out the brick and mortar. My friends and I came here on a whim after a visit at the Menil because it was just a short walk away. Fun and casual restaurant, very fitting of the Waffle Bus aesthetic. You'll order at the kiosk and pick up at the counter. From my previous experiences with the Waffle Bus food trucks, I always thought it was overpriced and just okay. But this time it was definitely better. I shared a HOT Tender basket - 2 tenders, waffle fries, and toast. If you like Chick-Fil-A, you will LOVE what Waffle Bus offers. They have the same flavor and texture profile, but Waffle Bus is 10x better. Trust. I will be back. read more

The Waffle Bus - HOT Tender Basket - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

I stumbled upon this place one Sunday afternoon and absolutely loved it. Parking can be a hassle as it is limited but it's worth it. It can get crowded pretty quickly but there is outside seating to accommodate more guest (might not be ideal for those hot days). Ordering is done through a touch screen and there were numerous food options to choose from. I was with a large party and we were able to combine tables to accommodate the party. The food came out quickly and was delicious! I highly recommend this spot as everything was great! There is a coffee shop and Italian ice shop inside as well. read more

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Waffle bus was a bit of a surprise on my random Montrose bar crawl. Its not super conveniently located but it was sort of perfect for our crawl from Richmond bars to Westheimer bars. They're open a bit later on Friday/Saturday nights so a good carb loading spot between bars. Anyway, its a very casual eatery and an order at the cashier and wait for your number to be called sitch. We ordered waffle fries and a chicken sandwich. I thought the waffle fries were great but that's just waffle fries in general, nothing super stand out above other waffle fries. I will say the portion seemed a bit small for the price and for a "large." The chicken sandwich was pretty good as well, I had a bit of my partner's but I was mostly there for fries. This is a nice stop of you're looking to load up on carbs before drinking. Maybe not a spot I'd make the effort to come out to just for food but overall a solid choice. read more

The Waffle Bus - Large Seasoned Waffle Fries - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

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If I could give 0 stars that is what I would do! This was my first order at this place. This was delivered to me and my son. Both orders look like this!!! Received it from the Alabama St. in Houston, TX $30 !!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL The one picture is what I got and the other picture is what I should have gotten read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffle fries and Chicken - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

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One of my favorite coffee pop ups did a collab with The Waffle Bus. Decided to eat brunch here. The last time I had Waffle Bus was during their food truck days. The restaurant was super packed, but there was plenty of seating. Self-service, order (kiosk or in-person), and then grab the food when your name is called. Got the Wings & Waffles (4 pc each). The chicken was great! Very crispy and juicy! Went well with the sauce. Strawberries were fresh. The waffles on the other hand were too soft. I was expecting some outer crispy texture but sadly no. Might come back to try other dishes in the future. read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

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This places gets super busy for dinner time, especially on the weekends. So expect a wait, if you come during prime time. We had a long wait for our food. The ambiance was loud and bustling. Food was decent, but a bit overpriced for the flavor. Worth trying at least once! read more

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Okay guys I'll keep it real at best this was mid, food was good but could of been fresher felt like the food was already cooked and sitting over the fryers. I remember seeing it on ubereats and thinking it was gonna be so good unfortunately I was disappointed. Would I come back ehhh idk, maybe on a random day if I'm hungry walking by this restaurant yea other than that probably not. Service was alright we were standing at the kiosk looking confused at no point did the cashiers come up and ask us if we needed help instead they just stood around talking to each other but I will say the cashiers were nice girls just lacked the customer service perspective. It was chill inside the restaurant and nice that you can sit outside so overall it's a mid place stop by on a random day walking by or driving by if you hungry. P.s I forgot to take pictures which means it wasn't a memorable experience. read more

Food is good and service is fast. This inside has plenty of seating and outdoor seating. read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffle Strawberries & Cream, Smashburger, Thunder Fries - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Overall the food is just okay. We ordered the chicken sandwich, burger, and the fries with chicken tenders/ sauce. The fries were the best part, burger was pretty meh, chicken sandwich was standard. The restaurant intends on being self serve/ self order . The system seems to work for them but I do think it pulls from the opportunity of having customer service. I will say though this place is still packed ! I'm consistently seeing pictures on the social so it's nice to see this place is still lively. We also ordered the milk shake. Pretty good! read more

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the excellent service clean restrooms no long wait time for food friendly staff I would definitely come back read more

Good quality food and quick service. Chicken and waffles was fresh. Nice clean atmosphere and open late

Cheeseburger Fryder (delicious just enough burger, spicy mayo had a kick) hot mess fries (a lot food, very good, a little spicy, good mac n cheese) buttermilk fried chick and waffles( very tasty- I liked the sauce, not too spicy) read more

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5/5 Was in the Houston area for a trip & wanted to try this place. I got Hot Honey wings & white chocolate raspberry waffles. The food was delicious! Chicken wings were a good size, crispy & juicy. And the waffles were good too. Sweet enough that they didn't need syrup. Also got an order of waffle fries. They were well seasoned and very tasty. The place was all self serve: you order off a tablet. It wasn't hard to navigate. Service was also pretty fast. Maybe took about 10 minutes or less and there was never a line. Another thing I really liked was the look of the place. Like the outside of the building looks slick & I guess modern(?). I don't know. I liked the design. It also seemed to be quite a popular spot. The place was almost always full the entire time I was there. read more

The Waffle Bus - Hot Honey Wings, Regular Wings, White Chocolate Raspberry Waffles, Strawberry Topped Waffles, Medium Order of Waffle Fries - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

The food is amazing this is where I enjoy coming to be a big back and costumer service is great and great atmosphere read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Food is great and quick. Came from out of town and would recommend for any one visiting to get something unique

Best cheeseburger flyers in town! drove all the way from south east Houston to come and eat here. Good service n clean! read more

The Waffle Bus - Cheeseburger Fryders - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great sandwich Spicy Tasty I'd get it w/o honey next time Sitting outside at the GRB CC listening to street music Great guitarist on stage so ambience is sweet The amount of chips was disappointing Service was fine I'd recommend you eat one read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

First time here and it was everything I could imagine. Tried several items and none of them disappointed. I would say the Mac and cheese was only so so but that's not an easy dish. Everything else 5 stars! read more

The Waffle Bus - The sign that says it all! - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ordered the waffle and wings. Both were amazing! Food comes quickly. Highly recommend. read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffles and Wings & Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Fast service and arguably the best fried chicken ive ever had. Super crunchy exterior with a juicy interior. Super flavorful read more

The Waffle Bus - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

Lunch date with a girlfriend... Enjoyed the lunch special of smash burger & waffle fries.

I really liked the vibe and service here. It was very cold and the food was really good. The people were also really nice and I like the area it is in and the ice cream is very good and everything was really really really great! read more

Got the chicken waffle and the waffles were neither sweet nor salty... too bland for my taste. But the chicken was fried to perfection with the amazing thunder sauce so it redeemed itself. The thunder sauce on the chicken and fries were the real cherry on top star of the show!! The perfect ratio of juicy chicken bites plus waffle fries freshly fried was delicious. Would definitely choose this over the chicken waffle. read more

The Waffle Bus - Outside - Waffles Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Wow outstanding service and sparkling clean dining room! Went for the amazing lunch special $10.99 you get a cheeseburger waffle fries and drink. It was filling and fresh and delicious. I had received a coupon at home in the mail for a free waffle but forgotten to bring the coupon. I mentioned this to the cashier and she said brought me a free waffle anyway! It was perfect texture and sweetness. We will definitely be back! read more

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