Waffles in Vancouver, BC

“We had our wedding reception here, let me start off by saying the manager/owner was so sweet, she and her husband were so quick to confirm that we could hold our wedding here. She offered to create a sign for outside the restaurant, always quickly responded to any questions or concerns. They also ordered just for our event extra tables and chairs. The employees/waiters/waitresses here are so sweet and attentive, and for their first experience doing a wedding, I was impressed with how well they adapted to the chaos of at capacity customers and crowds. The magic of the day can not happen without the people behind the scenes hustling to make it special. Waffleland cafe is so beautiful and a sweet gem in the heart of Gastown, we are so lucky to be the first wedding and I just know there will be more. Cute, whimsical, romantic decor made it so easy to add little bits to customize it to our celestial/forest. We were given a little card/gift from the owner and a sweet card that we read as we left the event. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you again Waffleland team!“

“Amazing waffles. Highly recommend this place if you are in Vancouver,“

“This is my first time visiting here, and I was impressed by the service. The portion sizes are very good for the price compared to other places in the downtown area. The service was quick and friendly, which is impressive considering it's a food court where customer service can often be challenging. Overall, I was very satisfied with both the food and the service.“

“Super adorable waffle shop that serves much more than just waffles! Great spot got a cutesy date.

While I wasn't super impressed with the waffles, it was still a really cute spot and I was impressed with the size of the food and drink menu (they have everything from milkshakes to cocktails to wine)!“

“We came here for breakfast a few weeks ago and had such a great experience! The staff are super friendly and personable, and the food is sooooo good. We will definitely be going again. Totally recommend!!“

“Had an enjoyable dining experience at this place on a Saturday morning. We tried the Salmon Benny with Croffle (croissant x waffle). The croffle was crispy on the outside, light and chewy on the inside. Perfect vehicle to soak up the hollandaise sauce. We also got the Ben’s Table with Brussels Waffle. The plate was massive and it got everything! The Brussels was soft and fluffy. Really good as well. Looking forward to go back to try their dessert waffles.“

“They killed me with taste. I’m literally in heaven trying to figure out who I can haunt to take me back.“

“First time today at Liberte! What a delight! Highly recommended. Service was good and food were delicious and very good ambiance ?“

“Loved the atmosphere. Coffee was OK. Waffles were ok, not dense as a true Belgium waffle. They were light and airy. Gluten free options are not guaranteed to not be contaminated.

Dietary restrictions: Not guaranteed gluten free. If you have an intolerance this is not the place.“

“Wonderful place for an afternoon tea.“

“Real Belgian bakery! Loved the waffles!“

“Had a delicious brunch there today. Food prepared to order, beautifully presented and the venue is spotless. Coffee delicious: beans are ground as you order your cup of coffee and all hot food piping hot and cold food cold. Very enjoyable. Will return for sure.“

“I’ve wanted to visit an actual Bubble Waffle Café ever since encountering them at the Richmond Night Market. I recall being quite taken by their strawberry-flavoured bubble waffle at the time and, upon learning that they had brick and mortar locations, added them to my “must try” list of restaurants. That was in 2017. Up until fairly recently, I’d assumed there were only a couple locations in Richmond and nothing more. Imagine my surprise, then, when I visited their official website and saw that they currently have 19 locations across the Greater Vancouver Area . . . a few of which are in areas I frequent with some regularity. How the heck did I fail to notice this before? Oh well! At least now I didn’t have to go all the way out to Richmond just to try Bubble Waffle! What I find interesting is that I was only introduced to Bubble Waffle a few years ago, yet it’s been in Richmond since at least 2011 and has expanded in strides over the last near decade. Specializing in Hong Kong street foods, the Bubble Waffle Café menu highlights and features a number of tantalizing snack and combo options: Curry fish ball, twist potato, rice rolls, stinky tofu, noodle combos, Hong Kong-style waffles, bubble waffles and teas. One of the big attractions of Bubble Waffle Café is the soup combos because you can create your own bowl of noodles with any combination of soup base, noodle type and (two) toppings. Many in Vancouver’s food blogging community – Foodology, Dennis the Foodie, Gastrofork, Picky Diners and Foodgressing – have spoken favourably of the soup combos as offering great value for money, which typically clock in at around $12 to $15. For a quick lunch, that’s a pretty decent value for sure. That said, the Bubble Waffle Café name is actually kind of curious, if you think about. When I first spied a brick and mortar location just off Steveston Highway, I wondered what they had beyond bubble waffles. Naturally, I assumed it would be a dessert-themed place; so, to learn that soups and other savouries rounded out the menu versus Asian desserts was rather surprising. In fact, the bubble waffle is more of a side item than anything else. I know, mind blown! Anyway, I found myself in Vancouver’s bustling City Square Shopping Centre where there just so happens to be a Bubble Waffle Café kiosk. I figured this would be a good time to finally scratch this restaurant off my “must try” foodie list. It’s obviously very popular with the lunch crowd as there was a bit of a line, even during a pandemic. When it was finally my turn, I decided to keep it light. I ordered the fried shrimp ball, original bubble waffle, and an iced lemon tea. My total bill was a very respectable $12, so I definitely can’t argue about the price. Overall, I enjoyed my light meal. The shrimp balls were plentiful (8 of them), had a nice exterior crunch and tasted fresh. I should note that I saw many of the food bloggers comment that they liked the shrimp balls BUT wished it came with sauce for an added note of flavour. I guess Bubble Waffle listened because my shrimp balls did come with a delightful sauce which, thankfully, did not overpower the delicate flavours of the shrimp. I also very much enjoyed the original bubble waffle. The parts around the “bubbles” were crispy while the bubbles themselves were soft; thus, you’re given two lovely textures in a single bite. Now, I’m not sure if it’s just my imagination, but it seemed like the bubble waffle offering here was much larger – more generous – than what was had at the Richmond Night Market? Finally, the iced lemon tea was okay, but I did find it overly sweet for my taste. FOOD: 3/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 4/5 RECOMMENDATION: While I enjoyed the food, the magic of the bubble waffle seemed to dissipate without the raucous environment of the Night Market as backdrop. I’d return to a Bubble Waffle Café again, but would probably go for one of the soup combos next time. Recommended. PS: If you found this review helpful in any way please consider hitting the "helpful" button!“

“Friendly staff coupled with great service. The food is delicious and inexpensive. I've been coming to this location for 7 years. My favorite is the hainanese chicken laksa bowl. Portions are better than most other bubble waffle restaurants.

Kid-friendliness: I have 2 young boys who love eating here. They love the food, and they enjoy running around the restaurant. The staff is very friendly to my children.“