I'm glad we stumbled upon this little waffle place bc the LIEGE waffle is so good! Much crispier and yummier than the Brussels waffle which is softer and less sweet. Both are the same price $5.99. The menu describes the differences between the two waffles. Liege is dense, sweet, crispy. Brussels is light, fluffy, less sweet. I can't remember if there's seating inside, but it's more of a pick up and go type of establishment. I'm drooling for another liege waffle as I type this review. read more

Wannawafel - L: liege waffle R: Brussels waffle - liege wins hands down - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

If you're a fan of Belgian waffles then you have come to the right place. They offer the two most popular types: liege which is very dense and sweet with a somewhat crunchy coating and the Brussels waffle which is very airy and fluffy on the inside but very crispy on the outside. I would recommend eating the liege waffle as is with a cup of coffee as it's quite sweet on it's own but if you want to jazz something up with all the fix-ins then the Brussels waffle is your bff. I like mine with whipped cream, chocolate sauce and bananas sprinkled with icing sugar and if I'm feeling really indulgent then adding on the scoop of vanilla ice cream too! To bring it home you could hold the strawberry compote topped on the ice cream on the side...yummmmmmyyy. Their service is great and super friendly. It's a cute and quaint cafe but quite a tight space. read more

I do not know where to begin but here. Our whole family went to this place for breakfast. When online said they would open at 10, we patiently waited 30 minutes. Then the guy inside said it was 11. We planned on eating here, so we waited the additional hour. With a group of 13, they were gonna get business. Then this happened..... As we were the ONLY customers in the Waffle house, we were standing and chatting and this guy gets in my face and says, move, I am the owner. You are not allowed to stand this close to the counter, you must move. My reaction was, WOW - What an asshole! Well, he then said, we needed to move and leave because we were blocking customers. Well, we were the ONLY 13 customers where there was nobody else to be seen in distance. So, being the owner allows you to be assholes to your paying customers. Well OWNER, you loss 13 customers here who paid a visit from the states. This place went from decent to garbage in just a matter of a small conversation from the OWNER! I would take your business elsewhere. The son, he was cool, friendly - I will give you that. But the owner (dad) not so much! If I knew he sold to the son, we would be back. Since the dad (owner) is still there..we will eat elswhere! read more

Went early in the morning for a not early breakfast and waited for few minutes until the door was opened at 10:05... Got a little table outside and enjoyed a couple of liege waffles. Coming from Vancouver, these are much cheaper than Nero, also simpler, but the waffle itself was delicious. read more

Wannawafel - Luego waffle with whipping cream, banana and chocolate - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

I am sooo obsessed with Wannawafel! I was back visiting for a weekend and when I lived here I use to pass by wannawafel all the time and see its food truck in the inner harbour but I have no idea why I never tried it until now. Well, immediately I fell in love. The first bite was heavenly, firm on the outside but soft and really chewy on the inside! I've had waffle with ice cream before but the combination of Wanna wafel's hot waffle with the cool vanilla ice cream honestly kinda blew my mind. Also, normally when you ask for ice cream with your dessert, shops always give so little. But we foodies know the waffle to ice cream ratio is sooo important!!!! That's why I was so happy when I saw the generous scoop of ice cream they gave me for my waffle! By the end, I still had ice cream to spare! Amazing! When I was eating, a fly fell into my waffle, I guess even they loved it! But I didn't care, I simply removed the fly with my fork, asked for another fork and carried on eating! One thing that really made this waffle stand out from other waffles was light coat of sweetness on the outside of the waffle plus the confectioners sugar. Because I have a huge sweet tooth, I really enjoyed this! But someone who doesn't like sweets might have another opinion. Regular Waffle - aprox $4.50 plus ice cream - aprox $2 If you go to Victoria, you HAVE to try this! I want to live in Victoria just so I can eat this everyday! Can't wait to go back and try all their other waffles and the ice cream plus whip cream plus fruits combo! read more

Wannawafel - Regular $4.50 waffle plus ice cream is around $6.50 - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

This place was soooo yummy!!! My boyfriend and I each got the Brussels waffles. They were crispy on the outside yet super fluffy and soft on the inside. Hands down best waffle I've had! This was such a great place and I will certainly be back. The staff were super friendly and answered any questions we had and the waffles were great and came out super quick. read more

Wannawafel - Brussels waffle with fruit compote homemade whip and chocolate sauce !!! YUM - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Why do you have a sign that says no photos but you promote social media? Anyways, I digress. We ordered one of each type of waffle. Just like the description states, the brussels waffle was airy and light. I ordered it with just powdered sugar. Maybe a little too airy...and light on the flavor? It was good, but nothing to rave about. On the liege waffle we added the berry topping. Definitely night and day between the two waffles. I think you're better off getting the liege waffle with a topping if you're looking for something a little more flavorful and filling. read more

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You're not imagining things. Follow the sweet scent, it's leading you in the right direction. Trust your intuition, or at the very least your olfactory senses because in a moment you'll be deciding between a liege and a Brussels waffle. If I lived in Victoria - there's no doubt that Wannawafel would be my breakfast of choice. As I sat savouring my really berry fruit compote topped liege with crystallized sugar *drool,* I watched as people walked in and just got a waffle to go... a waffle to go, people! Genius. Deliciousness. Go. There. Now. (And grab a coffee too, it was good!) read more

Wannawafel - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

AMAZING waffles. Wow. As the other reviewed show you this is the place to visit when you are in Victoria! The fruit compote is a must for you waffles. It reminded me of how my mom makes it. The waffle itself is just magical. I just wanted more! So I went ahead and bough one for the road. They make their very own Belgium chocolate. Soo good. When we went in on the first day, the owner himself was there and he is just an excellent person. He went around asking everyone how they are enjoying their waffles. We talked to him for a good 5 minutes and he told us about how they got started, they went on a show in Canada, kind of like Shark Tank, but later on he chose to go solo because he did not want to just have a chain restaurant, he was telling us he wanted quality of quantity. Well they sure got it! Enjoy the photos :) read more

Wannawafel - Best waffle type, get this one - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Delicious waffle shop that you may just miss if you're not looking for it. Wannawafel is located in a small little market just right of LoJo (Lower Johnson). I lived in Victoria for years before discovering this spot. Not much to be said about this spot besides they have delicious waffles that you must try! Their batter recipe is a family secret that has been passed down to the owners - which makes it taste like fresh, homemade waffles. They're perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and warm on the inside - just the way waffles should be! I've tried both the liege (strawberry + whip cream) and chocolate drizzle, which were both delicious, but I'm sure whatever you get from here will be fantastic. If you're in downtown Victoria, make sure to pop on by and grab a quick snack from here! read more

In a nutshell? Go here. Say hello. Savour waffles. Enjoy coffee. Repeat. I first discovered Wannawafel in June 2009, when it was "Waffles to go", a mobile cart sending the distinct sweet smell of waffles wafting through Victoria's Inner Harbour. As anyone that has known me longer than half an hour can attest to, I can find, cook, smell, or otherwise detect waffles from great distances. Even before there was an app for that. Created by a husband and wife team, I was greeted warmly and with genuine interest, in both my appearance as a potential customer and as a human. As I stood staring blankly in awe at the simple menu, simultaneous thoughts of "Why haven't I done this?!", and "How many waffles can I order without causing alarming looks?" ran quickly through my mind. I chose a Liege, a heavier dessert style waffle, served simply, fresh, and hot, plain in a napkin. No nonsense, just waffle. I ran to catch up to my friends, exclaiming about my new found waffle cart, and how it was most certainly set to change my life. I really love waffles this much. Waffles, cupcakes, coffee, ice cream. Repeat. Skip ahead to May 2010 and the word on the street is this cart has become Wannawafel, with a shop on Johnson Street. Off I went. This time I had a Brussels with whip cream, which was perfectly prepared. Fluffy and light, with its outer crispy texture and soft moist interior were exactly what I love in a waffle. The whip cream is heavy with great texture, and just the right amount of sweet. I have a sweet tooth, but don't like things overly sweetened, and try to avoid processed sugar as best I can. These waffles cater perfectly. On my 30th birthday in September, I intended to start my day here, and was dismayed to arrive shortly after 8am only to discover they open at 10am. I headed to Discovery Coffee to ease my troubles, and decided the ferry was worth missing, even for just one waffle. Back shortly after 10am, Mrs. Wannawafel (I apologize for not knowing her name) asked me how I was, so I of course told her it was my birthday and I was there to start it right, with a waffle. We got to chatting about living in Victoria, I told I was there to consider it, and she told me her story of emigrating to Canada, and how they came to start their waffle business. I love a good story, and was so happy to share this quiet birthday morning with her before heading to Vancouver. They serve Level Ground Direct Fair Trade organic coffee, who are an amazing company. I used to work for them on the mainland, if you don't know them, they're worth discovering. They offer vanilla ice cream, and the berry compote topping changes seasonally. It does not appear to come from a five gallon Sysco pail, thank you Wannawafel, for that. They've mastered simplicity, and with their recent Dragon's Den appearance seem to have been picking up speed. I wish them much success. I also day dream of being a part of their Sales & Marketing program, but that's another story. I mean really, selling and marketing waffles? Yes please. Perhaps a franchise is in my future. read more

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A small waffel shop in downtown Victoria with a simple menu of two waffel options plus toppings - one cool concept made famous by Dragon's Den! A good spot to experience with a friend or a little rug rat =) Brusselswaffel = The breakfast waffel with simple ingredients. We added strawberry compote and whip cream. This was light and tasty and the better choice of the two. It would have been even better if it was crispier and not so soft. Liegewaffel = The dessert waffle with a caramel glaze. We added vanilla ice cream. It reminded me of something I would have gone crazy for as a kid - tasted like a crispy donut with ice cream that's overly sweet, and similar to the Belgium waffles I had in Brussels last year (They have waffels as a vending machine staple there!). 3.5/5. I've had better fresh waffels at buffet brunches and homemade. The waffels are very average, plus the price after a topping or two makes the waffle about $7. I'll give it to the owners for their creativity and simplicity of the concept; it's fabulous and makes Wannawafel a fun experience... so yah sure, I'd go again if a friend wanted to try it. Suggestion for improvement: Waffle-making process should be consistent. Push standardization of the waffle cook time - perhaps with a timer to simplify the process for staff and to perfect the crispiness of the waffels. read more

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Liege with strawberry compote. Oh my gosh. We need to define the standard of waffles around this model. I got so schooled in waffles here it was like gutting a house and reflooring. This taught me a lot. Okay. Two types of waffles here: liége (from a dough, dense and with a crispy caramel coating on the outside) or Belgian (batter, light, golden). You can pick from about 10 varieties give or take. She said if you can smell something, that's the liége. SOLD. GIMME DAT WAFFLE. The owner is European and said hi while I ate. This joint was kinda sweetly tucked away in Market Square which explains why I had no memory of it despite having been in Zydeco the day before. If you love waffles, this is worth a stop. However, I thought with chocolate and banana options I was sorely missing Nutella. And with 100% sweet options, it'd be nice to have one savory option. In Portland there's a waffle (Waffle Window) with bacon brie and basil on a sweet waffle. Even just brie and a little apricot would be divine. So Nutella and at least one savory option would be great. read more

Wannawafel - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Pretty good, but nothing close to Nero Waffle. The waffle was a 10, toppings were a 7 (strawberry compote wasn't great), and price and experience maybe a 7. read more

Yummy Yummy in my tummy!! We stayed at an Air B'nB right beside here and did a Yelp search for breakfast places and this popped up. The liege waffle with strawberry compote & homemade whip cream hit the spot!!! MMMMMMmmmmmm.... read more

Wannawafel - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

The best.waffle.of.my.life. This has forever set the standard for what a waffle should taste like. I had never heard of a liege waffle before, but now it's the only type of waffle I want to eat. They are sweet and doughy in all of the right amounts. If you are visiting Victoria you can not skip over this place. Get there now! read more

Wannawafel - The liege waffle. - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

OMG! We were walking around the street and all of a sudden we smells this sweet heavenly smell! It was the best thing I ever ate. We got there at closing time, but they still served us, and didn't push us out. They only had de liege waffle left, but that was enough. I normally don't like stuff on my sweet, so I just like powder sugar. We decided to get he fruit compose on the side for my husband. This waffle is made out of a dough, instead of batter, and it is coated on a caramely glaze. To die for! I'm not big into sweets, but can't wait for them to open tomorrow an I can go get another one. read more

Wannawafel - Liege waffle with berry composed on the side - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Oh my, I must say these are a truly delightful treat! You can smell these from a distance away and your mouth would start to salivate. Yummy, crunchy, fluffy - Amazing! read more

Holy hell these are good. The name of this place is GENIUS because heck yeah I wanna waffle! They smell great and you know what that means? They TASTE great too! I'm almost glad I don't live in Victoria because I'd be totally fat from eating this for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Do not miss out on Wannawafel if you're in Victoria. I'll hunt you down and make you try it! read more

Waffles are okay, but the owner has been demonstrably rude to me. First time, I didn't think much of it - he asked me to not to sit in his patio chair as "they are for paying customers" (a reasonable request, generally speaking). The next time, when I wanted to sit and get some sun, I decided to pay for the waffles (meh). Guess what? The guy came out later and asked me to take my feet off the other patio chair (an odd request -- this is an outdoor sitting area after all -- delivered in a rude way). read more

Man just thinking about this place makes me Wanna Waffle. Get it? Get it...Okay alright. Wanna Waffle is located in the Market Square just off Johnson street and is open between 9am to 6. Yes something in Victoria that doesn't close at 5 and isn't a pub! In terms of waffles Wannawafel delivered. We came here for breakfast around 9 so it wasn't busy at all (probably because in this sleepy city nothing opens till 10 am). I got the Belgian waffle with sugar and icecream topping. It was extremely delicious. The service here was great. We came here with a big group and they were super accommodating. Don't come here expecting a big selection of food...Expect waffles, and nothing but waffles. It was a super yummy breakfast, but would also make for a good dessert. The waffles here are a little expensive by the time you add toppings but definitely a must stop in Victoria. read more

The brussels waffles are very different than the usual waffles you find in North America. The product is light ,moist and crispy. Not sweet and heavy like the typical waffle. read more

Wannawafel - Nice and fluffy crispy outside. Yum! - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Quick little snack while exploring downtown Victoria. Nice break from the usual.

Cute little shop in the market, the smell is amazing and is what drew me in. I had the Belgium style with compote which was so perfect. I opted for no whip as I find it too sweet and rich for me. Presented beautifully with a dusting of powdered sugar, it was really good. Definitely the two ladies working here are the sweetest as well! read more

Very tasty and worth your while. Plus their homemade jams are the best! It might be a tiny place, but they were very clean and location being next to the market means you can browse the shops after read more

Do you Wannawafel? I Wannawafel! The other reviews are absolutely right. As you're walking by Market Square, you'll be engulfed by a sweet smell of freshly made waffles - Belgian waffles to be exact. This chic little waffle shop packs a heck of a punch for its size. Might I suggest (if you're a first timer) to order a Liège waffle with vanilla ice cream. It makes a great breakfast or even a mid-late day snack. It'll be a decision you won't regret - guaranteed. Seating is limited and at times there are line ups, so keep that in mind if you're in a rush. I don't visit Victoria often, but when I do, I have to pay Wannawafel a visit at least once. They're the closest waffle makers to our friends in Belgium! read more

Fantastic waffles, good service, and a very nice location! Walked in when I was offered a treat and I am so glad I did. Very nice service, and the waffles are very worth the wait. While there is very limited sitting area, it is a nice little space to sit and eat a waffle! These people KNOW how to make waffles and they sure as hell know how to top them too! This will become a regular visiting spot now on vacations to Victoria. read more

BEST.WAFFLES.EVER!!! 2 types of waffles...i would recommend trying both! don't forget to ADD a side of ice cream (this is NOT the time to count calories!). Add a cup of coffee and I can literally have this for breakfast every day!! read more

Wanted a waffle real bad... called ahead and tried to order for pickup but they didn't have a menu on website so they asked me to come in store to view... went in 3 minutes later and they refused to serve saying they were closed 7 minutes before closing... after a heads up...?? Terrible service, unwilling to help and a complete waste of time. #wantedtowafel read more

seriously? 5 star reviews? I had the dense waffle (I forgot the name of it, sorry!) with some fruit compote on top. Belgian Waffles - I imagined them to be chewy, sweet and moist inside, with thin layer of sugar to bite into it. They put WAY too much compote on top, by the time I was able to get to the waffle, it was soggy and gross. When I saw the shelves with heated lamp, with a bunch of waffles already made and kept warm, I knew I was getting into something that was not made fresh. Yep, I was right. The waffle I got was not made fresh and it was rather soggy. They cannot pay me to go back... read more

Very cool waffle place! Definitely a hidden gem. Had Brussels Waffle w/ Banana. For me the Brussels is not bad, but the Belgian Waffle is a lot better. Owner is very welcoming and inviting. Would definitely come back!!! read more

Wannawafel - Brussels Waffle w/ Banana - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

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Such light and crispy Belgian waffles offered up by a sweet and very friendly Belgian couple. If you want a treat that's not too sweet, just add the fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream. Nicely done! read more

Wannawafel - A small casual place - Desserts Near Me - Victoria, British Columbia

Such a fun place. Super cute location and super nice workers. Food was pretty good but I would love if they had syrup that you could add to your waffles without and extra charge. Price was reasonable and portions were good. Nice experience read more

waffles are very good. To the people who complain about the flavouring I can clearly see that they did not have the "full experience". It's best if you just ignore the price and have one of the ones in the photo examples. It can be very filling as a meal :))) However, as it is somewhat expensive and filling, this is slightly inconvenient. read more

Really good waffles here! I got the liege waffle with vanilla ice cream and some sugar and it was around $5!! Will definitely come back read more

The little cart that is parked over in the inner harbour is a tiny bit of Waffle heaven. It's the same people doing the same thing just from a cart instead of a shop. Waffles as deserts should have been on this side of the world years ago as once you've had them you'll wonder why you haven't had them before! Just fabulous! read more

I live a thousand miles away but I'm obsessed with this place. We "discovered" it when it was new on a visit to Victoria, and we were thrilled to find it still thriving this summer when we were back in town with friends. These waffles may ruin you for all others for the rest of your life, and you won't even care. Anyone who gives this place fewer than 5 stars is not to be trusted. I'm really mad right now that I'm typing about Wannawafel instead of eating there. read more

Enjoyed the Liège waffle at Wannawafel cart. Saw on Dragons Den so been on my to-try list... and it didn't disappoint! The petite Liège is the most common waffle found in Belgium, an adaptation of brioche bread dough with a light sprinkling of coarse sugar that caramelizes on the outside of the waffle when baked in an iron. Crispy on outside, with that caramelized top, and warm, buttery rich on inside. Authentically Belgian. Not too sugary nor too big. Simple but simply that good. I'll visit the little Market Square shop next time to try the notso-sweet light and golden Brussels waffle and assortment of delicious-looking dessert toppings. They do traditional waffles well... read more

When I was in Victoria a couple of weeks ago, this stand was near a pier. The wafel smelled really delicious. My family and I stopped by and purchased 6..the owner was really nice. He asked if we can wait a few mins for the new batch of wafels..we waited and believe me..it was well worth the wait. We all found a spot on the steps and ate...was hoping to go for seconds, but we had a bunch of other places to visit. He informed us that he is looking to open a small place in the U.S., preferably San Francisco. I'm looking forward to it so please make it happen, wannawafel!! read more

My husband and I were watching TV during our weekend in Victoria and saw Wannawafel on a show and decided to give it a try! The restaurant is very small - only seats 10 people - so we ended up sitting outside on a very snowy morning, but the service was wonderful and the ladies working at the counter were cheerful and very smiley. Having gone there on empty stomachs and since we walked 10 blocks in the snow from our hotel - we were expecting (and wanting) a warm, thick, mouth-watering waffle - but our waffles were cold, thin and pretty much tasteless if it weren't for the toppings we added. We left the restaurant still hungry and had to go elsewhere for a "2nd breakfast". Sad to say - I wouldn't come back here. read more