Whether you prefer them smothered in gooey syrup, sprinkled with sugar, or piled high with fried chicken, there’s no denying that waffles are a truly scrumptious staple of the American diet. August 24th marks National Waffle Day, a delicious excuse to explore the wonderful world of waffles around San Diego.
The chicken and waffles at Miss B’s Coconut Club is a perfect pairing for National Waffle Day! Found steps from the sand in Mission Beach, Miss B’s brings classic, Caribbean-inspired American food to the plate with distinctive tropical flair. Order from the walk-up counter or stay and eat on the spacious outdoor patio to soak up the sun! Dig into the Jerk Chicken & Waffle, a coconut waffle served with a jerk chicken leg and thigh and drizzled with spiced mango syrup for an island-inspired take on waffles.
Satisfy your brunchies at Bub’s @ The Beach, a longstanding, laid-back icon of Pacific Beach’s main strip. Featuring mouthwatering cooked-to-order food, cold beer, and plenty of fun in the sun, Bub’s has been serving up smiles in Pacific Beach since 1998 with an unpretentious atmosphere and comfort food favorites. Try the Redneck Benedict this National Waffle Day, an untraditional eggs benedict served on waffles with cereal-crusted chicken strips, applewood smoked bacon, over easy eggs, sausage gravy, a hearty helping of maple syrup!
Enjoy breakfast without an alarm clock at Lazy Hippo, the home to one of the Gaslamp Quarter’s best breakfast menus! Breaking the mold of the typical breakfast café, this quirky, whimsical and eclectic one-stop brunch spot offers a whimsical ambiance and creative takes on both modern and traditional dishes with healthier breakfast alternatives. For a match made in heaven, order the Fried Chicken Waffle, Belgian style waffles alternating with three pieces of crispy fried chicken breast and topped with a hot cinnamon apple sauce and warm syrup on the side.
Answer the call of your morning sweet tooth at Farmer’s Table, La Mesa’s neighborhood food-to-fork destination with locally-sourced organic ingredients. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, this rough-hewn eatery incorporates Sicilian family recipes with authentic flavors and cooking methods to bring heart and soul to the plate. Tuck into the Strawberry Banana Nutella Waffles, a decadent start to the day with fresh fruit and a Nutella drizzle, amid accents of a 1940s tractor, vintage details, and reclaimed décor!
Don’t hit snooze on the waffles at Union Kitchen & Tap Encinitas, the North County restaurant that’s drawing the Encinitas crowd in droves. With cuisine made from scratch, signature cocktails, and an unrivaled stylish and comfortable ambiance, it’s no surprise that this modern rustic spot is one of this seaside town’s top stops for brunch. Take your waffles on the savory side with the Chicken & Waffles, a dish of bacon cheddar scallion cornbread waffles, buttermilk fried chicken, sunny eggs, and sriracha maple syrup for a spicy kick of heat!
Sink your fork into National Waffle Day with a celebratory breakfast plate at some of San Diego’s finest breakfast joints!
