
Madame Waffle
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About Madame Waffle
Madame Waffle is a family-run coffee shop at 285 High St in Lincoln, built around waffles that go well beyond the sweet. The savoury batters have ingredients baked in, such as cheese and ham, and the menu also lists a spicy chorizo waffle and a halloumi waffle with bacon. Sweet waffles come with a choice of toppings, and the waffle breakfast puts a waffle in place of bread or hash browns. Gluten-free waffles and vegan options are available, and plant-based milks are on hand for coffee. The drinks side offers a choice of beans and brewing methods, along with fresh juices that include freshly squeezed apple. The shop has a small frontage, with extra seating upstairs and a cellar-like room downstairs. Dogs are welcome.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention savoury waffles, fresh fruit waffle, gluten free waffle and freshly squeezed juice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention savoury waffles, fresh fruit waffle, gluten free waffle and freshly squeezed juice.
Customer Review Summary
Savoury waffles are the draw, with reviewers singling out the spicy chorizo waffle, a halloumi waffle with bacon, and a pecan waffle with maple syrup and bacon, praising how ingredients are baked into the batter and how light and fluffy the waffles are. Close behind are the coffee, with different beans and brewing methods, and freshly squeezed apple juice. Several mention gluten free and vegan options, including a gluten free waffle described as light and soft, and plant based milks. Service is called friendly and swift, and one reviewer says food arrived within about ten minutes. The main criticism is inconsistency. One reviewer found the waffle dry and not fresh, with poor toppings and a price that felt unjustified, comparing it to a supermarket waffle. Another found the mushrooms overpowered the waffle breakfast, and a third said a second visit was not as good as the first. Reviewers also mention steep, narrow stairs to the seating upstairs, and one suggests sitting in the cellar-like room downstairs. Several say they plan to return for the sweet waffles.
Customer Review Summary
Savoury waffles are the draw, with reviewers singling out the spicy chorizo waffle, a halloumi waffle with bacon, and a pecan waffle with maple syrup and bacon, praising how ingredients are baked into the batter and how light and fluffy the waffles are. Close behind are the coffee, with different beans and brewing methods, and freshly squeezed apple juice. Several mention gluten free and vegan options, including a gluten free waffle described as light and soft, and plant based milks. Service is called friendly and swift, and one reviewer says food arrived within about ten minutes. The main criticism is inconsistency. One reviewer found the waffle dry and not fresh, with poor toppings and a price that felt unjustified, comparing it to a supermarket waffle. Another found the mushrooms overpowered the waffle breakfast, and a third said a second visit was not as good as the first. Reviewers also mention steep, narrow stairs to the seating upstairs, and one suggests sitting in the cellar-like room downstairs. Several say they plan to return for the sweet waffles.
Featured reviews
- Lou13
“Lovely place. Delicious savoury and sweet waffles with a good selection of vegan options. A great cup of coffee with plant based milks on offer. Freshly squeezed juices too.”
- Keira Lynch
“i came in this morning with my friend, we had such a lovely time! I got the fresh fruit waffle and it was so good, everything tasted really fresh and it was such a nice breakfast - not to mention the gluten free consideration Also i have to mention Vicky because she was genuinely amazing. She was so lovely, friendly and welcoming and honestly made not only the whole experience, but also my DAY even better. You can really tell she actually cares about making people feel comfortable and looked after, and she was just an absolute star the whole time. Couldn’t have asked for better service!! The food was lovely, the place had such a nice atmosphere and Vicky was honestly the cherry on top. Will definitely be coming back!!”
- Leigha Hinterecker
“Enjoyable quaint place. Varied coffee options, with different brewing methods and different beans to choose from. Staff are kind, and the food is yummy ❤️ the waffles are definitely a highlight, so many options for toppings as well. Edit: went back the second day and it wasn't as good, so maybe it varies depending on who is working.”
- Lindsay Bawden
“So pleased we tried this place for gluten-free food. They made me a delicious gluten-free waffle that was so light and soft. Definitely going again and highly recommend.”
- Julia Constantin
“This place exceeded mine and my partner expectations by a mile!! The waffles were absolutely amazing and they were so fresh and perfectly paired with the rest of the very well cooked breakfast. The service was great and I don’t think we waited longer than 10 mins!! The place itself is very clean, well kept and staff are super lovely which make the atmosphere feel so inviting. We’ve already decided that we will be back next time to try the sweet waffles and cannot wait!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“A cosy little family run Coffee & Waffle bar offering good home cooked food with attention to detail and only the finest ingredients; also serving superb speciality coffee, probably the best in Lincoln. We source and roast only the best beans from around the world and our professionally trained baristas know exactly how to get the highest quality from them, into your cup. We also have a range of fresh juices prepared to order and a range of hand crafted drinks to try.”
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for breakfast
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed outside
- Takeout
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- Dine-in
- Family-friendly
- Vegan options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Offerings· 11
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Prepared foods
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
- Parking· 1
- Parking
- Dining options· 7
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Family-friendly· 3
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 3
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 2
- Gender-neutral restroom
- Restroom
- Crowd· 5
- College students
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madame WaffleWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.7936 | — | £10–20 | savoury waffles, fresh fruit waffle, gluten free waffle |
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| Vestry Hall CoffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating · Vegan options | 4.7133 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | flat white and espresso, cakes and pastries, shaded outdoor seating under trees |
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