Authentic Belgian Liège Waffles
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Made from the finest ingredients and baked daily in a cast iron Belgian waffle iron, Bel Frites is proud to serve one of Belgium’s favorite snacks. The Liège waffle originated in the city of Liège in eastern Belgium. These waffles are immensely popular in all of northern Europe and street vendors can be found selling them in most cities. According to legend, the Liège waffle (from the city of Liege, in eastern Belgium) was invented by a cook of the Prince- Bishop of Liege in the 18th century. The Prince-Bishop had asked for a pastry filled with big pieces of pearl sugar. The cook baked a brioche type pastry with pearl sugar and vanilla blended in the dough in a cast iron waffle iron. During baking, the smell of the vanilla delighted the Prince and this waffle recipe quickly became one of the culinary traditions in Liège and took the Belgium kingdom by storm. Unlike the Americanized “Belgian waffles” that are made from pancake batter, Bel Frites’ Liège waffles are made from a yeast-based dough containing imported Belgian pearled sugar, which caramelizes throughout the waffle due to its high melting point. This is the secret that gives our waffles their unique flavor and texture. They have a rich vanilla flavor with a crispy, caramelized sugar coating on the outside, and a delightful chewy center. As in Europe, our waffles are designed to be eaten "on the go.” They are served in a paper wrapping and can be eaten with the hands or can also be enjoyed with our selection of toppings if you choose The Bel Frites Liège waffle is a snack that can be enjoyed any time of day or night. The original taste and texture produced by the cast iron waffle iron can be restored by heating the waffle at home. Simply pop it in a microwave oven or toast it like a bagel for 30 seconds. It's a treat you're sure to enjoy time and time again. Come in and try one! |
Now Serving Authentic Pearl Sugar Liège Waffles With a selection of toppings Weekends and at Farmers Market Every Thursday 6PM-9PM |