THE COUNTRY HOUSE CAFE: A cute hideout on Allenby Road with an elegant European touch, The Country House Cafe is famed for a waffle menu that has all the essentials – waffles the classic way with a light maple syrup, an oh-so-chocolatey Nutella waffle and a merry berry pick. The homemade choco-chip variant – a combination of their in-house special Belgian waffles topped with chocolate chips and either chocolate or maple syrup – is an all-time favourite for many in the city. Location: 4C, Allenby Road.
UNCLE PETER’S PANCAKES: Uncle Peter’s Pancakes is a quirky cloud kitchen catering to Kolkata’s midnight waffle cravings. Serving light and airy waffles with scrumptious toppings, this haunt rustles up a big variety. Pop picks are the Death by Chocolate Waffles and Blueberry and Creamcheese Waffles. If you’re worried about packaging, don’t be. Uncle Peter’s Pancakes packs the waffles and each topping separately, so it’s as beautiful as ever when it reaches your doorstep.
ROASTERY COFFEE HOUSE: The Insta-worthy Roastery Coffee House offers a delicate Bubble Waffle – which is a slice of heaven. Bubble waffles are a creamy mix that tastes almost like custard and heroes the eggs. Usually, they’re good to have on their own, but a splash of maple syrup elevates them. Location: 70B, Calcutta South India Club, Gariahat.
BUNAPHILE: Bunaphile’s waffles are in line with the haunt’s essence – a fusion of old-world charm with new-age flair. They offer a classic waffle which is an authentic Belgian waffle drenched in maple syrup and served with a side of syrup – to drizzle on some more! On occasions, Bunaphile whips up offbeat red velvet waffles with a delightful cream cheese filling and a topping of fresh strawberries. Location: 72, Hindustan Park.
PICCADILLY SQUARE: The OG waffle-house in Kolkata, Piccadilly Square serves 10 mouth-watering variations of the traditional waffle. You’ll spot chef specials that include Super Oreo, Caramel Walnut, Nutella Split and Berry Queen. Another yum pick is the Cheesecake Waffle, which marries the crunch of a waffle with the creaminess of a cheesecake for a wonderful taste. Location: 21, Center Point, Hemanta Basu Sarani, and 15B, Sarat Bose Road.
PARIS CAFE: This chic cafe, with two outlets in Kolkata, has a Parisian flair. Their French-inspired menu sees a number of intriguing savoury waffles, from a creamy cheese waffle and a fresh pesto-based waffle to grilled vegetable and mushroom waffle sandwiches. If you’re looking for an eggless offering, make a request and they’ll whip one up! Location: 13/10A, Anil Maitra Road, Gariahat and DN-49, Sector 5, Salt Lake.
MARBELLA’S: Both Marbella’s decor and waffles are picturesque. Marbella's has only one waffle option, but that’s all you need! A crispy, golden-hued waffle that sits on a bed of caramelised bananas and is smothered in a generous swirl of maple syrup is the perfect ending to a delish meal at the Insta-worthy cafe. Location: 29 A, Hindustan Park
THE BELGIAN WAFFLE CO.: When you think waffles, you think The Belgian Waffle Co. – the waffle house that took Kolkata by storm with their tastefully curated menu. They offer traditional waffles in every possible flavour – Nut Butters, Black Velvet, Butterscotch Crunch, Honey Butter and more – along with a few unique treats like a Stroopwafle (a stack of circular waffles with toppings galore), Waffle Cakes, Signature Sundaes, and Mini Waffles (a box of four or six waffles that are 4’’ in diameter). Go crazy!