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| - Man, who knew waffles would be so big? Between Oh Yeah, The Waffle Shop a couple blocks down, and Waffallonia in Squirrel Hill you'd think there had been a mass immigration from Belgium. Out of the three of them though, I'll pick Oh Yeah every time.
This is the perfect place to spend a quiet Saturday or Sunday morning with a friend or just a good book. The decor is quirky but not intrusive, the music is good but not loud, and the staff is friendly but not overeager. Plus the waffles are great and cheap as all getout.
You can choose one of three batters for your waffle: buttermilk (my favorite), buckwheat, or vegan cinnamon. (Added bonus: the buckwheat and vegan batters are also gluten free. ) But once you've made that first basic choice, the universe just explodes with possibilities. Filling every inch of a gigantic blackboard is a list of dozens and dozens of ingredients you can get mixed into your waffle batter, everything from bacon to candy to magic. That's right, you can order magic waffles.
Plus, you can top your mad creation with delicious ice cream. One of my favorite combos is a buttermilk waffle with brownie mix-in and Kahlua ice cream.
So how cheap is "cheap as all getout"? A basic buttermilk waffle starts at just $3.50 with mix-ins adding either 50 cents or $1. A single mug of coffee is $1 or you can spring for a refillable mug for just $2. That's part of what makes this place so great to just hang out and read, study, or get some writing done. It's quiet, laid back, and $2 gets you endless caffeine.
Be advised, they stopped taking credit cards a few months back, but that's not unusual for a small business. Plus, there's an ATM across the street and you're unlikely to spend more than $10 if you're on your own.
Is this a nutritious breakfast that'll help you stick to your weight-loss goals? Heck no. Am I willing to overlook that for one of the best breakfasts in town? Oh yeah!
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