
The Waffle House - Harpenden
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About The Waffle House - Harpenden
On Leyton Rd in Harpenden, The Waffle House has run as an independent family restaurant since 1978, serving sweet and savoury Belgian waffles made fresh to order. The menu ranges from a fried chicken waffle and a hummus avocado waffle to a cheddar and garlic waffle and a banoffee waffle, with gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options alongside. Drinks include homemade lemonade, an Elderflower Cooler, and a Passion fruit Mango smoothie. Seating spreads across multiple floors and rooms with big tables, and a private dining room is available for groups. Outdoors, the seating area has planting and large parasols for cover. Dogs are welcome throughout. The toilets are kept spotless.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Paid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has changing table(s) · High chairs
- DietaryOrganic dishes · Vegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried chicken waffle, hummus avocado waffle, outdoor seating with plants and banana flapjack waffle.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried chicken waffle, hummus avocado waffle, outdoor seating with plants and banana flapjack waffle.
Customer Review Summary
The fried chicken waffle draws the most attention, praised repeatedly for its crispy coating and flavourful sauce, though one diner found their portion overcooked and not freshly made despite a replacement offered by staff. Close behind, savory and sweet combinations win consistent praise, from the hummus avocado waffle and cheddar and garlic waffle to dessert options like banana flapjack and banoffee. Drinks get individual mentions too, including the elderflower cooler, homemade lemonade, and passion fruit mango smoothie. Reviewers repeatedly describe a cozy, relaxed atmosphere with attentive, friendly staff, and several note the clean toilets and plant-filled decor. A few mention slightly higher prices and generous toppings that diluted a sauce, and one breakfast visitor noted the kitchen was slow to produce their order despite arriving early. One reviewer closes on being warmly hosted by the manager and staff who addressed guests casually rather than formally, adding to the welcoming feel described across visits.
Customer Review Summary
The fried chicken waffle draws the most attention, praised repeatedly for its crispy coating and flavourful sauce, though one diner found their portion overcooked and not freshly made despite a replacement offered by staff. Close behind, savory and sweet combinations win consistent praise, from the hummus avocado waffle and cheddar and garlic waffle to dessert options like banana flapjack and banoffee. Drinks get individual mentions too, including the elderflower cooler, homemade lemonade, and passion fruit mango smoothie. Reviewers repeatedly describe a cozy, relaxed atmosphere with attentive, friendly staff, and several note the clean toilets and plant-filled decor. A few mention slightly higher prices and generous toppings that diluted a sauce, and one breakfast visitor noted the kitchen was slow to produce their order despite arriving early. One reviewer closes on being warmly hosted by the manager and staff who addressed guests casually rather than formally, adding to the welcoming feel described across visits.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Met a friend for breakfast here during the heatwave. Beautiful planting around the seating area, creates a lovely enclosed atmosphere. Large parasols created a lot of shade, so it was very comfortable despite the high temperature. Attentive staff, lovely fresh food. Will be back for sure!”
- Google user
“This place never disappoints! Prices are slightly on the higher side..Passion fruit Mango smoothie is a must try! Fantastic vibe, kid friendly place. Toppings can be a bit generous, I had the Hummus avocado waffle and it didn’t have enough saucyness! Other than that everything is perfect! Best time to go would be 11:30 cz then you can try their breakfast and Lunch menu!!”
- Google user
“Such a lovely place. During our visit service, food and atmosphere were 10/10. Thank you for our host, server and definitely the kitchen team. Toilet was spotless too.”
- Google user
“Great food, cozy vibes and good service. Hollie was very sweet and attentive, we got a hummus and avocado waffle, the cheddar and garlic waffle, and the banoffee waffle for dessert. They were all good and well balanced. Hollie had a lovely chat with us and we are looking forward to coming again.”
- Google user
“Food and coffee was delicious! It has many floors and rooms with big tables as seating. Plenty of outdoor seating too with cover. Really clean toilets and lovely decor with lots of plants. Menu items are really good, plenty of vegeterian and child friendly options.”
Highlights
“Independent family restaurant since 1978 Serving sweet and savoury Belgian waffles, made fresh to order.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Alcohol
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 6
- Cocktails
- Organic dishes
- Private dining room
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Dining options· 6
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
- Highlights· 2
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Location
Cafes near The Waffle House - Harpenden
- Birchwood Café4.52786.2 mi away
omelettes, breakfast, loud noisy atmosphere
- Nearest Cafe4.66886.4 mi away
english breakfast, bubble and squeak, cheeseburger and fries
- ASDA Cafe1.988.8 mi away
pizza, cooked breakfast, frozen nuggets
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Waffle House - HarpendenOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Vegan options | 4.5177 | — | fried chicken waffle, hummus avocado waffle, outdoor seating with plants |
| Birchwood Café | 4.5278 | 6.2 mi away | omelettes, breakfast, loud noisy atmosphere |
| Nearest Cafe | 4.6688 | 6.4 mi away | english breakfast, bubble and squeak, cheeseburger and fries |
| ASDA Cafe | 1.98 | 8.8 mi away | pizza, cooked breakfast, frozen nuggets |
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