Afterparty at THE WAFFLE!!!

UPDATED 2-1-10


You'll eat so much you'll get a double chin

Here's a problem that many of you might encounter while being out with friends in Hollywood. It's late, and most restaurants are closed, so you can't decide on a place to eat. Your vegan friend wants Toi on Sunset, another friend wants Denny's, another wants breakfast from Jack in the Box, another wants to keep drinking, and you don't want any of those. That means you're all screwed and just need to go home, right? WRONG.

For those of you who don't know, this place is one of the best kept secrets in Hollywood. It's never packed, but it always serves some of the dopest tightest food around. It's open til midnight or 3am most nights. This is the place to go after a show or a club (it's right next to the Palladium) or a trip to Amoeba (it's practically across the street) ... or for a friend's birthday meal.

There literally is something there for everyone... it's called The Waffle but besides waffles and breakfast items there is a good selection of burgers, sandwiches, soups, salad, alcohol... even dog biscuits! Plus, your vegan friends can get down too because there's a small but very legit vegan menu! I've liked everything I've tried on the vegan menu, but the most impressive were the vegan Philly Cheesesteak sandwich, the vegan chili (called Bowl of Red), the un-chicken salad sandwich, and the veggie dogs (which are specials). The only complaint I have is that they seemed to have discontinued their vegan shakes. :(


Waffle ice cream sandwiches? You'd better believe it!

For meat eaters, I'd recommend the Chicken Jalapeño Waffle. The first time I had it, I didn't look at the description on the menu, I just knew I had to order it. I figured it was chicken and jalapeños baked into a waffle, you know, kind of like their bacon waffle. When the waiter came out with a plate with a piece of fried chicken, collard greens, and a waffle... I can't even describe it.

If that doesn't sound appealing to you, I'd get one of the Double Wides. They are basically waffle sandwiches: instead of bread, they're waffles. THIS SHIT IS DELICIOUS and you probably won't see this anywhere else.

And get a side of onion rings. The coleslaw is good, and so is the salad, and you can't lose with waffle-cut fries, but the onion rings are where it's at! They're thinly cut with seasoned batter, these are quality onion rings, not those nasty crunchy breaded circles you get at fast food places.

Their $12 bottomless drinks might be the best deal in town. Yes, take your pick for unlimited Mimosas, Bloody Marys, Margaritas, or Sangrias. And they're surprisingly strong and very well made. So before hitting a club or party in Hollywood, stop by the Waffle to save some serious $$$ on what will be overpriced and mediocre drinks. Or just stop by afterward for an awesome afterparty!

The atmosphere of the place is chill and has a really cute, modern style interior. It's cozy without being cramped, but spacious enough to be comfortable. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, and I think there is seating upstairs but I've never been there. The servers are friendly too, and it's affordable; you can definitely get some decent grub for around $10. So tell all your friends and grab a booth! It's a wonder why I never see this place super busy! LA, show The Waffle some love!

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