If you've been wondering where I've been for the past couple months, it is now safe to tell you. I've been dealing with this condition. It's called Waffleaddictionitis. It's a very serious condition, you see. It completely paralyzes one's mind, forcing the afflicted person to focus solely on the consumption of extremely delicious waffles smothered in extremely delicious toppings. I am now on the mend from said condition, and am fully capable of thinking about other things.
Okay. Maybe this condition is something I've conjured up in my head. (College does strange things to you.) But it seemed very real at the time!
In all seriousness, I would be a complete failure of a foodie if I didn't tell you about one of my favorite places in Pittsburgh. Just the smell of it makes me drool.
It's called Waffallonia, and it specializes in something called "Liege sugar waffles." This is probably french for the most outrageously wonderful waffles ever created. But I digress...
My friends and I happened upon this waffle heaven a couple months ago, at the suggestion of one of our floor-mates. Since we were in search of good waffles, and we were told this place served good waffles, it was clear that we had to make a visit. And how glad I am that we did.
The outside was much less grand than I had expected. Actually, the whole place is a lot smaller than I would have thought. But fear not. It may be small in size, but it is mighty in flavor.
We entered, greeted by the inviting smell of warm sugar. I mean, really, you know a place is gonna be good if it makes your mouth water the second you walk in.
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| Before the entering the waffle iron... |
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| ...and after! These babies are ready for some fixins! |
They have a few pre-selected toppings you can choose from, like strawberries and whipped cream or bananas and Nutella. But, honestly. If you're going to get a waffle here, you gotta go all out and make it your own.
I came to this realization only after trying a waffle with ice cream, biscoff spread and bananas. The ice cream completely made it. I never went back after that.
Right now, my favorite combination is a waffle with bananas, biscoff spread, and strawberry ice cream. The biscoff gets all melty-gooey and delicious over the waffle. The ice cream provides a cool, refreshing balance, and the bananas...well, I just like bananas. They also have this cool banana slicer that makes perfect banana slices every time. It's waffle-magic.
These waffles are truly perfection. There's no other way to say it. If you're in Pittsburgh, you have to stop by. Just take me with you! One bite and I think you may find yourself with Waffleaddictionitis as well.
Till next time, eat well, my friends.
