This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Alexandria. Visited recently on a Sunday morning. We were greeted immediately and invited to either sit inside or outside. The inside seating is limited and very cozy so we sat on the front patio. The servers were attentive and available quickly took our order and the food was delivered in a timely manner. I like that the breakfast items are always consistently well cooked and flavorful. There are many different options for French toast and pancakes and the pricing you cannot beat for the portions. $ There is a small free parking lot behind the restaurant and limited street parking. read more

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I got chicken and waffles and it was yummy!!! Nice crispy waffle, fresh chicken tenders. This mom and pop shop was everything I needed before heading off to the airport. Will visit again when in the DC area read more

I've driven by this Arlandria restaurant many times over the years, intrigued by the apparent misspelling of Waffle on its awning. It appears as "Wafle Shop". So yesterday, I decided to finally give it a try. Wafle Shop is very small with only 5 or 6 tables, with all but one occupied when I arrived. It's clean enough inside but certainly has a gritty feel. This eatery definitely caters to the nearby Salvadorean residents. A Spanish-language telenovela was playing on the TV. The waitresses were Latina and all the customers were Latino men (but for me). So now, I'm not sure that Wafle is a misspelling, but instead the Spanish version of the word. Wafle Shop has a big menu. Of course they have lots of waffles, but they have lunch/dinner items too. I ordered my default breakfast entrée: country fried steak. The home fries were original to me: thinly sliced potatoes with butter and a golden crust, like scalloped potatoes. The country-fried steak was pretty good but had a bit of a gamey flavor. This is a fairly standard diner, but because the waitresses were so nice and friendly, I gotta add a star to this review. read more

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$24 ($26 after tax) for chicken & waffles just can't be justified. Too pricey for that combination and location. Food was pretty good, cool little wedge shaped diner, and friendly staff. But that's more expensive than airport food. read more

This quaint triangular shaped restaurant is perfect to grab a delish bite with patio and indoor seating, friendly staff, and affordable menu prices. Enjoyed a delicious salad with delicious grilled chicken. I definitely recommend. read more

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My husband wanted a waffle so we stopped here before leaving the area. It was about 1pm on a Sunday, there were people sitting outside but we were able to get a table inside. The restaurant gives old school diner vibes. The menu had plenty of options. I got the french toast breakfast with beef sausage link and added a side of grits. My husband got the chicken and waffles. It took a little while for the food to come out since it's made to order and it's a smaller establishment. My husband's wings did Not look like the picture from the menu which had whole chicken wings on a waffle. He got the wingettes that typically come from the frozen appetizer section of the grocery store. He did enjoy his waffle though. My French toast was ok. The grit were super runny and for the cheese in them it was a a piece of the pre wrapped slices. Definitely could've used a spoon to eat them but the waiter did not come back to check on us for a while so I tried to make it work. We had order sodas to drink and were brought a can, I thought it would be a fountain drink but we made it work. I also thought the beef link sausage was going to be a half smoke but it was regular breakfast links just beef instead of pork. They tasted ok. It was kinda pricey for an average diner style breakfast. If you want just waffle and eggs not a bad place to go. read more

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Little hole in the wall hidden gem . Came with my kids and we loved it. Self-seating and very small on the inside but they have patio seating too. Here's what we ordered: *French Toast ($10) - decent price for a hefty portion of food. Comes with powdered sugar. Delicious too. *French Toast w/ eggs and meat ($14) - again, good portions and very filling *waffle w/ eggs and meat - waffle was a 10/10 delicious, sausage was tasty and eggs were scrambled just right *kid pancakes w/ meat and substituted the eggs for fries: loved the fries, the pancakes were larger than we expected which was wonderful and they made them into Mickey Mouse shape *fruit bowl - huge bowl of fruit, including banana, strawberries and blueberries. Was enough for 3 people to share *Peach Jumex - they give you the can with a cup of ice Overall great experience. Food came out super quick, everyone was kind and for 4 people total came to about $50 for a full meal, and we had leftovers. Will definitely be back! read more

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Pretty disappointed today. Ordered food from GrubHub...got someone else's order completely. Then when my boyfriend went to pick up our food they still got it wrong. I asked for gravy on the side but sadly it was on it and it sat for a while so I got a soggy chicken fried steak and home fries which I asked for fries. It seems trivial but damn...when the first thing you try and do for your day off consistently gets messed up...it sets a precedent that totally sucks. As a restaurant manager myself...I got through many extra steps to provide better service than this. read more

Waffle Shop - Soggy chicken fried steak that I asked for the gravy to be on the side...for this reason exactly. - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Amazing waffles and so many varieties! The pricing is also really good. I'd say it's definitely a no frills type of place but they have good service and you can pretty much get what you expect here. Love their strawberry waffles with chocolate syrup and the omelets are also really good! read more

Decided to come here for breakfast on the weekend. It's not a big place by any means, so if you go during peak hours you might end up having to sit outside. Ended up getting a western omelette with potatoes and the kid got his usual burger. No complaints about either, the portion sizes were great and everything was made to order so that was nice. Um, yeah, that's about it. Nice family owned establishment that's been in the family for years. Check it out. read more

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This place is a great little hole in the wall serving standard diner fare. There are a few tables and a counter inside as well as tables outside. The food is great and the service is fast and friendly. read more

This tiny hitw place delivers yummy comfort food at good prices, with a kind staff. Fried chicken on the chicken waffles does not disappoint. read more

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Good Food. Ok price considering its breakfast. We had originally searched for Waffle House and this was the closest to us. But when we arrived we were a little thrown. But the eggs were fresh and the sausage was good and the service was top notch. If I need some more breakfast and I'm in town I'll be back. read more

A hidden gem in Alexandria, the Waffle Shop delivers classic comfort with refined execution. The waffles are perfectly crisped, the coffee is robust, and the service is attentive without being overbearing. There's a timeless charm to the atmosphere--unpretentious, yet warmly welcoming. Ideal for a leisurely brunch or a quiet morning indulgence. A true local treasure. read more

Waffle Shop - Waffle with Meat - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Love small businesses. I was in the area and popped in for breakfast. I ordered the fruit waffle and my partner ordered the steak and eggs. The service was prompt and friendly. My waffle was filled with fresh fruit. I've never had such a generous serving of fruit. The waffle was just right. We both enjoyed our meal and would stop in again. read more

Waffle Shop - Fruit waffle - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

A nice local spot for breakfast. Food is good and the people are always nice. Food lacks a little seasoning but thats a preference thing. Greek Omelet and chicken and waffles is my go to. read more

The Waffle Shop is my new favorite place in Alexandria. The portions are huge and the prices are really fair. I got the fried chicken and waffles and it was amazing, crispy and juicy with way more food than I expected. Cant beat it. read more

Step aside Waffle House, and move aside IHOP, take notes small businesses, for The Waffle Shop has the best waffles in NOVA; crispy, hot, and buttery. Yes the vibe is more hole-in-the-wall type and could use a good wash, but service here is excellent and makes up for it. This places gets a solid 4.5/5. 5/5 is easily attainable if they increase the table space and give the place a good paint job and clean over. read more

By far the worse place to go. Food was stale and not fresh was not able to get a fresh one. There was a lady who claimed to be owner and she was extremely rude and unprofessional she was the one who told me she was unable to change my food and Would still have to pay or the stale one and new one. I do not recommend at all. read more

Very good food and the ladies running it are so nice! Do yourself a favor and come eat here!

One Sunday, I have been craving waffles. Well, technically, I had been craving waffles for days. Quick google search for waffles in Virginia pulled up The Waffle Shop. Located in the North Del Ray, this restaurant is from another era. Back in the 1950s, Waffle Shop was a DC-era diner chain offering 24-hour dining. There were once a dozen locations through the area, this location on the corner of Russell Road and Mount Vernon Ave is the last remaining one. Waffle Shop is like walking into a time machine. The decor still has the art Deco style featuring a lot of stainless steel. I was excited to have discovered a new/old restaurant. Once I arrived, I realized that I had been there before in my 20s. I ordered a combo with waffles, (BEEF) bacon, and eggs. If you read my post regarding Burger 7, you already know how I feel about beef bacon. Here at the Waffle Shop, they asked if I wanted it crispy. Absolutely was my response. I had my eggs scrambled hard with cheese, which was delicious, but the crowning jewel of this meal was my waffle. It was made with a great batter, served fresh, light, and crispy and I had it decorated with strawberries and chocolate. The service is amazing, friendly, fast, and smiling. I was able to get in and out under an hour. I left happy, full, and with another #dreaminsing experience. Dine-in and takeout options are available! read more

Waffle Shop - Waffle with Meat Two Eggs - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My boyfriend and I came here at right around 8:30 for a rise & shine breakfast! The day is already wonderful, even at this hour, so we opted to take a table on their outdoor patio. We weren't the only people who had the same idea, and this place was busy as all get out! The e entire patio, and most of the indoor tables were full. After checking out their menu, I decided to goor the breakfast platter. It included two eggs with bacon and scrapple. I always add ketchup to my eggs and it was absolutely wonderful. The platter also included their home fries and toast. My boyfriend went for his favorite which was pancakes nutella with a side of bacon. There is a full staff of Servers, and we were fortunate to have on of their best Servers! Everything about this restaurant was pure deliciousness! read more

Waffle Shop - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

My family and I ordered food from here. We are visiting from the Hampton roads area. The owner was very disgruntled and rude. My dad contacted waffle shop to inform as there were missing items from the order. The first woman we spoken to had a language barrier so she proceeded to put her daughter on the phone . Once we discussed about the missing food, the owner decided to lie and say the Uber Eats driver stolen the two items. She did not acknowledge nor apologize for the missing items. A simply apology would've suffice. Also, there was no refund issued. Please be careful when ordering from here. They are very rude and they lack accountability. read more

Food was exactly what we were looking for, but the establishment is a little run down with almost no space to eat. Service was satisfactory. read more

Waffle Shop - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Delicious breakfast! The waffles and omelettes are great! Would recommend going on a nice day to sit at the outside tables.

If you're craving Waffle House like I did but didn't want to make the drive then definitely go here. The waffles and food overall were super good, service was welcoming and attentive. Parking is limited, they have a lot at the side of their building but I reckon if that's full just park in the nearby neighborhood. read more

Waffle Shop - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

Stumbled upon here for breakfast before a caps game. Came in and was immediately greeted by friendly staff. My boyfriend and I both ordered waffles and eggs and they were delicious. Vibes are cozy diner with an open kitchen and you see your food being cooked which is neat. read more

A corner shop reminiscent of the Chrysler Building in shape, this cute little joint has a lot of mom-and-pop-60s-founded-trying-to-streamline charm and I'm loving it. I'm honestly waffling between a 4* or 5* review and I am torn. Rarely do I give what I'd classify as a "dive" or fast food joint 5* because they're usually a quick and dirty type establishment. You're in, you're out, you get food that hits the spot but doesn't blow you away and then you forget about it. But now I'm questioning my rating scales for these kinds of establishments. Do you rate a lower quality establishment on the same five-star scale as a higher quality establishment, or you immediately lower them on the rating basis purely because they aren't Michelin approved? What makes a 5* fast food joint? How can you compare a little dive of a place to an famous chef's establishment? Can they both have 5*s?? See the dilemma I'm in? Aside from the food (see that review below), what I liked about this place was they don't try to be something they're not and they embrace who they are full heartedly. They are not a fancy joint. They don't have the budget, most likely, for fresh flowers out front. So they use fake flowers and you know what? It's cute! Sure, to the observing eye it looks like a place that maybe you don't want to try out, some run down poor quality joint to grab a quick bite, but that's when you start missing out. When I first saw this joint over a year ago I wrote it off as not worth my time. And now I can't wait to go back and get myself some more waffles. The service was low key and friendly. Despite having the kitchen visible, much like Waffle House, the inside didn't feel loud or overpowering. It was rather calming to eat inside and easy to carry on a conversation with your party. And having that overall cute aesthetic of hodgepodge qualities it was easy to daydream about changing one little corner of the store to really elevate an adorable daydream I started to envision. Give Waffle Shop a try and make sure you compare it to other restaurants of its caliber, not that fancy breakfast nook you found in Italy that happened to personally cater to the Queen's private tea party with her grandchildren. (But please, if that place exists I want to know!) What we got: Waffle and fresh fruit - 5* guys, the fruit is loaded on. And it's all fresh! None of that frozen and thawed crap. The waffle was also delicious. Great taste and fantastic texture with just the right amount of crunch and fluffiness. The syrup is on the table and I'm sure it's just some generic brand, probably something I wouldn't usually buy myself, but it works great with the meal. French toast, choice of eggs (scrambled with cheddar cheese), choice of meat (turkey sausage) - 4* the French toast was delicious. Comes out lightly sugared with powdered sugar, and then you use the table syrup if you'd like. I stole some fruit from our waffle dish to eat with it and it was a fantastic. You can get French toast with fruit, I did not ask if that was an upgrade I could do as I got the meal with the eggs and meat. The turkey sausage came out as a patty, I was expecting links, but it was delicious. Slightly salty but I loved it. The eggs are all so well cooked and I loved the melted cheese mixed in. The only reason this is getting a 4 is because the waffles were definitely better. Comparing those two meals side by side there was a clear winner. read more

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Kind of a local dive for local Latino community. But the food was just okay. Not great.

Overall, an amazing experience. The food was delicious, and the customer service was fantastic. Highly recommend, and we will definitely be back! read more

Everything is so good and fresh here! Come hungry and you'll go home happy. We will certainly come again. read more

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The food is absolutely fresh and delicious. You can tell a lot of love is poured into the preparation of each meal. They offer an extensive menu with options for the most dietary conscious and big-appetite people. The place is clean and the service is great. It if obvious that the owners clearly understand customer service at the highest level and what it means to create an environment that generates repeat business organically. They literally make people want to come back again and again with every bite. It is evident why the business has survived the test of time. since 1950 until now. Without reservations or hesitations do yourself a favor and go experience the Waffle Shop. We highly recommend it! read more

We ordered a sausage and egg sandwich, pancakes, and the steak and egg plate. Everything was so delicious. The service was quick and the prices were great. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Fantastic service Latin vibe and Latino area great shops nearby will definitely be back read more

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Great place and great food. If you like those tucked away breakfast places, this is the one for you!

I love this place! It's very small inside so probably can't seat more than 3 at a table but the food comes out quick and is really good! Being here felt like home so I'm definitely coming back. read more

Waffle Shop - Waffle - Diners Near Me - Alexandria, Virginia

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Food is hittin. I just moved from VA for the foreseeable future and I regret not coming more. Only weird thing is they told us they weren't taking orders when we walked in but that was hashed out quick read more

Small inside and some small outside seating. Strange prices. I had a waffle that came with butter, two scrabbled eggs and scrapple for $11.00. Not much parking as I guess it is shared with other businesses. read more

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There was hesitation in sitting down to dine in. Against our judgement we stayed. Even with a injured ankle the chairs were not supportive- we played musical chairs before placing the order. There was no hot tea although on the menu and alternative was recommended which was mango juice (have no idea how that would have been a substitute anywhere else). Our order contained the waffle and two egg & meat meal. Fiancé had the bacon and I had scrapple. Both meats were sour and unpleasant. The waffle oozes with excessive amount of butter. The potatoes were made from the scalloped potatoes either frozen or they were old. Unseasoned and distasteful. We won't be servicing this establishment ever again. We both were extremely sick and drove to get an immediate ginger ale to calm the stomach. Be careful what you order. The items we had were not made to order - they were apart of someone else's meal as we both said eggs with no cheese yet they came scrambled with hints of American scattered through. I will not be recommending this and hope the health inspectors frequent more often. read more

I go here like every weekend. I love the ham and cheese omelets. Pancakes are great. Waffle is crispy and delicious. All the food is good. We usually order to go bc it's so small in there and typically packed. Customer service is 10/10 and doesn't take all day to get your food. Love this spot! It's giving mom and pop shop. Chill atmosphere with good food read more