Chicago Waffles

McDonald’s – Waffled!

3 Jun

When good quality breakfast food isn’t available (so basically, when we’re closed) the golden arches are always a good source of that guilty fast food euphoria. But what happens when these two worlds collide? Can you waffle the McDonald’s menu? The good folks over at BuzzFeed found out. We don’t want to spoil the results […]

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Bloody Marys – A Horror Story

29 Apr

It’s a Drink, Not the Space Race We get it: people love gimmicks. At some point, however, restaurants become locked in a struggle to outdo each other. This is usually when a few more sparklers get stuck into the birthday cake and the ridiculous neon cocktails begin to glow a few shades brighter. It is […]

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World’s Most Expensive Brunch?

26 Apr

Everyone loves a good Sunday brunch. In fact, brunch culture has become a fundamental feature of “adulting” amongst young 20-somethings. Some places brunch a little harder than others. One of the most expensive and lavish brunches in the country can be found at Peacock Alley, a restaurant in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC. The […]

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Omelettes Around the World (Part 1)

26 Apr

Omelettes Around the World: Part 1 Omelettes are a global breakfast favorite, each culture adding its own twist and flavor. At Chicago Waffles®, we celebrate these delicious variations and invite you on a culinary journey. From classic French to spicy Mexican styles, discover the world’s best omelettes and their stories. We all love a good […]

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How Did Belgian Waffles Come To Be?

25 Apr

We’ve all heard of the Belgian waffle. Actually, if you haven’t heard of a Belgian waffle by now, we need you in here stat – you’ve got lost time to make up for. The Belgian waffle debuted in 1958 in Brussels, Belgium at a world fair. A Belgian named Walter Cleyman first introduced the waffle to […]

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Poached Eggs 101

25 Apr

Eggs. They take a minute to make but a lifetime to master. Poaching an egg is notoriously one of the hardest techniques to master (you know, next to open heart surgery and nuclear fusion). So how do you poach an egg? It takes patience. Bring about two quarts of water to a simmer before adding two […]

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Breakfast in a Mug – Because You’ve Got Class at 8:00 AM

22 Apr

Breakfast in a mug serves a very special kind of diner: people who don’t have the time to make a full breakfast but still want to post something on Instagram. This fun, on-the-go meal provides the perfect balance between “adulting” and “cannot even”. Let’s be honest, we could list out each and every recipe we can […]

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Dim Sum Brunch is a Thing, Guys

15 Apr

Is Brunch Culture an International Thing? Brunch culture is strong in the United States. For many 20-somethings, brunch is a rite of passage on the journey to “adulthood”. (See those air quotes? They weren’t an accident.) For others, it is the rock solid excuse you need to get the booze train in motion in the […]

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Can We Talk About Chicken & Waffles Chips?

8 Apr

Chicken. Waffles. Chips. One Perfect Plate. What happens when crispy, juicy chicken meets golden waffles and crunchy chips? Magic. At Chicago Waffles®, we’ve taken the classic Southern dish and given it a delicious twist. It’s the kind of bold, satisfying meal that hits every craving — sweet, savory, and everything in between. In 2013, chicken […]

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8 Chicken & Waffles That Will Make You Rethink Breakfast

30 Mar

1. A classic chicken & waffles – for those who appreciate the finer things in life. 2. Sweet potato chicken & waffles? The future is now! 3. Oh look, a salad. 4. Maybe I’ll have just one… 5. The bananas make it healthy, right? 6. Oh spice, why do you hurt so good? 7. Chicken, […]

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