Sunday August 23, 2026. This was the first time my friends and I came to The Waffle Experience. I ordered "The Babe Burger," which was delicious and came in a big portion. My friends ordered the Ribeye Scramble with an upgraded Strawberry Waffle, and the Chicken Fried Steak with an upgraded Peach Waffle. It was very busy, but the wait time wasn't long; we only waited 5 to 10 minutes. It was definitely worth the wait, and we would absolutely come back again. read more

Excellent food and service! Great atmosphere and very clean. I'll definitely be going back soon.

Love love loved this place! We were looking for a quick brunch and came across this cute little spot. We went on a weekend and there was no wait! I got the chicken and waffles and it was sooo good. The waffle with banana ugh, loved it! The staff was super friendly and gave us some great recommendations too. Definitely coming back next time I'm in Elk Grove. Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Unfortunately, my experience here was very disappointing. We sat for over 10 minutes without anyone acknowledging us--no greeting, no "we'll be right with you," nothing. What made it even more frustrating was watching a table that arrived after us get helped before we were. We also came expecting to be able to order drinks, and there was no clear advertisement or notice that alcohol is not served in the morning. That would have been helpful to know beforehand. Overall, the lack of communication and customer service really ruined the experience for us. Even when a restaurant is busy, simply acknowledging your customers goes a long way. Unfortunately, based on the service we received, I would not recommend this experience. read more

I finally tried them out after seeing ads online even though I've lived nearby for a long time. I came on a Sunday morning expecting a busy restaurant but it was quite slow and I was seated immediately. The ambiance was like any other breakfast and brunch spot. There's some noise inside but the patio was actually pretty quiet. My server was friendly and professional which contrasted from some reviews I saw online about long waits and not getting checked on after ordering. As for the food, I thought it was just okay overall. I got their Cajun chicken scramble and upgraded to their pork belly hash instead of normal potatoes and a premium waffle instead of toast. The waffle was good. So was the scramble although the chicken and pork belly were mostly on the drier side and some pieces of pork belly were kind of rubbery. I'm not sure if I'll be back honestly since there are many other breakfast spots in town that have better food and prices. Also, this isn't part of my official review, but they seem to really enjoy Imagine Dragons since that's all they played when I was on the patio lol. read more

The Waffle Experience - Cajun chicken scramble with upgraded pork belly hash - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Came for brunch with a friend of mine. Waiting area is a tad small but lots of space outside. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. On this day we sat inside. Staff were so kind and helpful. We did a variety of sweet items and savory. I love that you can pick the type of waffle you want for the savory options the herbed waffle was so good! read more

The Waffle Experience - Smor'tella - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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I haven't been here in a while and thought we'd try it again. We ordered a regular waffle to accompany our breakfast. All was very good. The restaurant is tucked in a corner of a strip ball so kinda hard to find. And an outdoor seating. Cute place we received very good customer service.! read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

A loooong week of work means Saturday waffles at Waffle Experience! Needed a break and what a better way to do that than an iced coffee and a waffle combo breakfast - featuring 2 eggs, crispy bacon (I like mine extra crispy!), potatoes and a cream waffle! They also have a bar and can mimosas and other delicious drinks. Their menu has the typical breakfast benedicts and sweet waffles as well as savory herb waffles and even lunch fare - like burgers, BLTs, Crispy chicken sandwiches, and Ribeye sandwiches! Nice roomy seating area and a cute counter bar and patio seating, too. read more

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Yes! Fantastic place to take the family for a unique experience. The food is great and they have so many options for breakfast! We enjoyed the outdoor seating and the service was good. read more

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Was looking to try a new brunch spot and came across this one! We stopped by around 11AM and were greeted and seated immediately. The aesthetic seems to be a modern country diner. Had lots of cute illustrations on the walls too! They have such a large menu so it took us awhile to decide but we ended up getting 1 California Benedict w/ English Muffin and no tomatoes - still came with tomatoes though ($17.99) and 1 Strawberry Waffle w/o Walnuts ($16). We thought the waffle would be bigger or come with 2 for the price but it still tasted very good. The strawberries were quite sour though. The benedict was super delicious, I really enjoyed the flavor and texture compared to others I've tried before. I also really enjoyed the potatoes as well as they had a nice crunch to them. Our food did take quite a bit to come out, we waited for about 40 minutes but it was worth the wait. The only thing we were a bit sad about was that they were out of alcohol so we didn't have a chance to try the mimosas but we'll definitely be back again to try more of the menu! They also offer 4% off if you pay in cash, took about $5 off our total. read more

The Waffle Experience - Strawberry Waffles - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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the wait times are pretty absurd, for a place that seems well staffed and not that busy. i made a reservation and we still had to wait to be seated. it took a while for us to get served and even provided with water. the outdoor patio was expansive and nice, which i liked. the food itself was not great and certainly not worth the price. i got the buffalo chicken and waffle, with the sauce on the side which was the right choice because it was a bit too spicy for me so i didn't end up using it. the chicken breading was tasty but the chicken itself was too tough and bland. the waffle was soft and tasted good but got soggy easily. i liked the side of potatoes. would likely not come back because it wasn't really worth the wait or money. read more

The Waffle Experience - buffalo chicken and waffles with potatoes - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We decided to celebrate Mother's Day with brunch at the Waffle Experience on Elk Grove Blvd. It's my first time dining here. The menu had quite a variety of waffle dishes, breakfast, and lunch items. I chose the Joe scramble served with scrambled 3 eggs with hamburger, spinach, mushrooms, and grilled onions with a side of potatoes, and a small slice of toast. It was different from what I expected, and the ingredients didn't seem to blend well. The potatoes tasted old and was hard, and i couldn't seem to get more than one cube at a time to stay on the fork for a decent bite. The hamburger wasn't cooked with the eggs and veggies, but instead, was a broken up hamburger patty tossed with the other ingredients, and it just didn't taste fresh. The others had the waffle combo with eggs and bacon. They enjoyed the waffles. The server was very nice, and we sat outdoors which was a nice open space with plenty of tables. I'm willing to give it a try again, but will definitely try something different. read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffle breakfast combo - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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The food was AMAZING! The service IMPECCABLE! The ambiance WONDERFUL & CLEAN but an outdoor patio is also featured. But I do have one complaint; the plates were too small for all the food! read more

Wonderful experience! Yesterday, I went to this restaurant with my family after coming across it on social media. It was such a unique experience because I had never tried waffles like these before! I ordered the Ribeye Scramble and the Strawberry Waffle to share. My daughter ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs, and she absolutely loved it! The service was excellent. Even though the restaurant was very busy, they always made sure to check on our table. Our server was very friendly and attentive throughout our visit. We will definitely be coming back! read more

It's been a while since I've been here. And have forgotten how good their food is . Stopped in for breakfast, and I never knew they had outdoor seating towards the back. It wasn't too busy & was quickly seated. I opted to sit in the back. It was shady & was a beautiful morning, despite it being in the 90s, but in the shade, it's really nice. I ordered the OUR CHICKEN 'N' WAFFLE. It's Hand Breaded Chicken, topped with Apple Slaw, Arugula, Bacon Bits, Ricotta And Orange Mermelade Served on Herb Waffle chicken waffle with salad. Omg! Their pesto dressing is so good!!! I even dipped my chicken and waffles in the dressing. I wanted to ask for extra dressing cause it's just really good. You can see the basil in the dressing. I love sweet and salty so the chicken and the waffle was a perfect mix and I love that it had arugula and the apple slices were perfect. Staff were super friendly. Definitely give this place a try. read more

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After leaving feeling like I wasn't sure about their service , and left our togo boxes at the table- the manager made it right ! I really appreciated that ! Kudos to the chefs , the food was amazing ! read more

My grandaughter and son joined me at The Waffle Experience at 8351 Elk Grove Blvd, Ste 100, Elk Grove, CA 95758. It was my son's birthday so why not celebrate with waffles? The restaurant was very clean with comfortable tables and chairs and a family friendly atmosphere. I was impressed how nicely laid out it was and there was an outdoor patio available. The food was excellent and well prepared using fresh quality ingredients. I had a waffle combo-eggs, apple sausage, pork belly hash. ($3 extra), which was amazing. No skimping on the pork or portion. My son had a strawberry waffle with all the trimmings and my grandaughter had chicken strips and french fries. I really liked that they used organic ketchup (no high fructose corn syrup). We also had bacon and fresh squeezed orange Juice (wow). The coffee was also first rate. One of the items that keep coming up in other reviews is poor service or understaffing issues. During our visit there was only one server working named Darlyn. She was the only server and working really hard considering she had 3 tables, to go orders, and bussing duties. She did an outstanding job with a great, positive attitude, but a busser was really needed to help her with this. I also want to give kudos to the chef-the food coming out of the kitchen was first rate and nicely presented on the plates. Over the past few years, this restaurant has apparently changed ownership three times. Some of the older poor reviews may have been different owners. I really believe the current ownership has a great business model, except for staffing. In my opinion, the food here is some of the best I've enjoyed with fair pricing. If your in the Elk Grove, CA area-I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The Waffle Experience! read more

Came early Sunday morning. Got seated. One server, a few tables. Not even that many to be considered busy or anything because server just standing around. Service was very slow. Food to get to the table was very slow. Server never checked up on us, had empty cups most of the time. Really basic inside. Food itself wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything amazing. I thought I was going to enjoy this place more but I wasn't impressed. Probably won't come back again. read more

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If you're in for a soggy Waffle Experience, this is the place! I have been here few years ago and remembered it being great, however on my most recent visit, the quality is total opposite of what i remember. read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

They have so many options. Service and food was great! I'd definitely come back to try the other waffle dishes. read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The food was great! The service was a 5 out of 10. Was not checked on after food was delivered. Had to flag down waitress for more coffee water more than once for the same request. The restaurant was steady. There were empty tables and no one waiting to be seated. The server had difficulty doing a split check of cash and the rest of the bill on a credit card. I would go back in hopes the service would be better. read more

Although I saw the reviews on this place, I still wanted to try it and see for myself. Brought my family for Mother's Day. Food: Pros - The items I would reorder are waffles, chicken sandwich, and fries. However, they don't give many fries at all. Cons - there really was nothing for vegans. Kids meal was insufficient with one chicken tender, cut in half with a few fries. Service was decent. We sat outside and it was nice. Just beware that is still parts of seating that sun hits. read more

My bf and I came here today after we saw a friend post about it and seeing that the food looked delicious, and it was! The location is in a spacious shopping center with ample parking. The restaurant has outside patio seating! Inside everything was clean and cute. The service was a 10/10 the girl who was our server was really kind and attentive, as well as bilingual (Spanish) which we loved. She shared with us that it is a family owned business which is also a plus for me because I love supporting family owned businesses over chain restaurants. We ordered the ribeye scramble. I ordered mine with a side salad and my bf got the seasoned potatoes and we both upgraded our toast to their premium churros waffle. For our drinks, I got an Arnold Palmer and he got a lemonade. 10/10 we loved all of it! It was so flavorful and savory and the portions were perfect. Highly recommend for anyone in the 916 area code. read more

The Waffle Experience - Rivet Scrambles (one with a salad one with the seasoned potatoes) and chorros waffles instead of toast! With an Arnold Palmer and a lemonade - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Great service and delicious food. Our waitress was very helpful. Definitely coming back for that Bananarama waffle read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffle combo with the Bananarama - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

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Amazing scramble! Shredded pork and jalapeños. And my kiddo loved the Nutella waffle. We will definitely be back.

What we had: Sausage and waffles California Benedict Chicken fried steak and eggs They were all yummy and a generous portion than I remember, nothing special in comparison to other brunch place. The gravy on the chicken fried steak had a nice texture (not too thick) and tasty This place has an indoor and outdoor space. We came in on a Saturday at 1130 and the crowd was already dying down and was seated right away. We were greeted and sat by a really sweet host with pink eye lashes. She had this spunk to her that was engaging. I would have just rated this place a 3 and the extra star is for her. Will definitely come again. Must support local! read more

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I cannot believe I have not written a review for here!! The Waffle Experience is near our home. We have had many different menu options from here over the years. Depending on your taste buds, their waffle can be on the sweet dessert side or more on the regular meal scale. We've enjoyed their salads, BLT sandwiches, fruits, pork belly, chicken fried steak and eggs, and much more!! The service has always been awesome!! The owner comes around from time to time. Matter of fact, I ran into him at Costco while shopping, he was very cheerful and said hello!! Overall, it has always been a nice treat for us!! read more

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Everybody loved their food! Mine was the angus burger, I ordered it medium rare but it came out a little more rare than I wanted to. But I was still able to finish it. Seasoned potatoes were really good, well seasoned, some have crispy skin, which I loved. My company enjoyed their orders as well. I saw how well the eggs were cooked on their benedicts! The yolk was oozing. Service was great! Staff were attentive and quick. Some of their prices were okay but I find the straberry waffle a little pricey. Looks like half waffle with strawberry for $15!! But I would still come back. They have other menus that are worth coming back for. read more

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If you're reading this review, you're probably considering trying this place out. Do yourself a favor and DON'T! Came in with my family (party of 4) on a Sunday morning around 11am expecting it to be busy, which it was. We were told it was a 15 minute wait - no problem. After getting seated, by the hostess, it took 5 minutes for a server to come by touch our table, no waters, no name or introduction, just a simple "I'll be right with you guys." We were seated in the outside patio, no music, just quiet enough to hear every tables conversation. After taking our order, we asked for waters, which was dropped off to us almost 20 minutes later. After waiting almost 40 minutes, I got up and went inside to check the status of our order. I was told they were working on it and should be out in 5 mins. Food never came out after waiting almost an hour after being seated, so we decided to leave. I kindly told our waitress that we were leaving and asked if it was possible to speak with a manager in which I was told "we don't have a manager. The owner is here, but I doubt he will come talk to you right now since he is really busy." I'm all for supporting small businesses and I understand that coming in for Sunday brunch - it's going to be busy. But this was by far the worst "dining" experience ever. We will not be returning to this restaurant and neither should you. To make matters worse, the couple next to us also got up and left when we did due to the horrible customer service. Ran into the couple outside who told us that they left because they were too hungry to continue waiting and that the service was SLOW! Again, do yourself and your family a favor and DO NOT waste your time here! I would give 0 stars if I could. read more

Service was a little slow but food came out pretty quickly. Sac downtown brunch quality so no need to drive down there to have brunch with your friends when you can have that here! Not too much seating as we thought it would be more spacious but it's nice. Worth a try read more

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First time eating here. Excellent service. Great food. Fair pricing. Will definitely go back. read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffle, scrambled eggs, apple sausage and salad. - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

We waited around 35 minutes to be seated, but it was completely understandable since the restaurant was very busy, especially on a Sunday. I came with my family because we were excited to try the waffles, and I can honestly say the wait was worth it! Our server, Darlin, was amazing. She was very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a great experience, and we will definitely be coming back again. Highly recommend! read more

The establishment is under new management. They do not have a liquor license which was a bummer because I was looking forward to a blood Mary. Customer service was excellent. The waitress was very bubbly and attentive. The food was good. I ordered something basic based on the reviews and new ownership. As you can see from the picture my waffle was missing an entire side. Would be open to giving them one more try. read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffle combo - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

Just want to state I luv waffles. Ambiance Rustic place very clean. Country music playing I like it. There is a counter to eat brings back fond memories of having breakfast with my dad. Service Megan who is owner was very friendly. Her husband is the chef. I asked her to warm my syrup and she did. Waffle Combo Eggs Chicken apple sausage Seasoned potatoes Full of flavor. Will try one of these next time. Chicken fried steak with tenderized ribeye, sauce made in house. Eggs Benedict, sauce made in house, one walked by and wow looks good. Will b back when in area for breakfast. read more

The Waffle Experience - Waffle combo with chicken apple sausage Seasoned potatoes - Waffles Near Me - Elk Grove, California

The Waffle Experience has a rustic barn/modern vibe. Very cute- they have their mimosa options chalked on the wall and the kitchen area has a rustic barn feel to it. The service exceeded my expectations. Friendly service, checked on us often, and seemed to really care about the customer experience. I couldn't decided on the strawberry waffles or the waffle combo and with the help of the friendly staff ended up going with her recommendation and got the waffle combo, sunny side up, apple sausage, potatoes and waffles. The breakfast was great, everything was cooked perfectly and the waffles were crispy on the outside and moist. There were so many options to pick from and will have to come back and check out their lunch items next time..... and the bottomless mimosa! read more

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This restaurant was extremely good! There is a variety of dishes to choose from. The staff is extremely nice and helpful, giving a good description of the dishes. The vibe is also great and family friendly! read more

Totally outstanding, only wish the plain waffles were a normal size. However very delicious breakfast.

I came in on a Saturday around 10:30 AM to beat the brunch rush and ended up staying until closing. I ordered The Babe on a herb waffle, with a side salad and the bottomless guava-flavored mimosa. The herb waffle was delicious and complemented the sandwich beautifully. I asked for my patty medium rare, and it was cooked perfectly. The sandwich also included a layer of carnitas that was well-seasoned and hit the spot in terms of flavor and protein. The rest of my party ordered the Eggs Florentine, Classic Waffle Combo, The Lard, Carnitas Plate, and the Classic Combo--all of which were delicious. The kitchen did a great job cooking everything to order and handling special requests (like extra-extra crispy bacon) with care. Service was excellent, even with a small staff. I really appreciated the hostess, Janessa, who checked in on us and kept our water glasses filled. Our server, Kristina, was incredibly patient and thorough. She took the time to listen to each of our requests and made sure everyone felt comfortable asking for modifications. She reassured us that it was no trouble at all, and it really made a difference. Despite the weekend crowd, the staff stayed friendly, attentive, and composed. My only critique is that the establishment should consider hiring more help, especially on busy weekends. The current team worked hard and did a fantastic job, but they definitely could use some backup. read more

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Is it cheap? No but everyone has higher prices now and it's often not good. This place was delicious. Great variety of items. Service was friendly and efficient. Everything tasted fresh and had a little extra touch. Eggs Benedict was delicious and the toasted English muffin was crispy and buttery. The pork belly hash was also great. The side of fries were a little small but who needs to take leftovers home anyway. The Cajun chicken sandwich could have used more seasoning on the chicken but otherwise everyone enjoyed their brunch. I feel the quality justifies the prices here. read more

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Ashley, Evelyn, Henry and a couple of new employees Meade our experience amazing. How can apple sausage, two over easy fried eggs, and steak fries tastes so delicious. I'm believe it's the love of what you do. What an amazing experience again. I love these small Mom and Pop Restaurants! read more

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