Wafels & Dinges

Delicious little treat. Love the texture of the waffle — slightly crispy on the outside and warm and soft on the inside. I can’t believe this is my first time trying this place after seeing it all over NYC for so many years. Very tasty stuff.

Well after a nice and relaxing stroll in central park, the wife and I decided to have dessert at this stand. I had the PB and J waffle with powdered sugar on top, double decker and was whisked to sugar heaven! My wife had Da bomb waffle and she refused to share so I’m guessing it was equally yummy as well. This place is pretty pricey but I guess that’s the standard for food stands in this area. Giv them a try at least once.

Waffles are about my favorite thing in life, and these really hit the spot! I’ve always wanted to go to Belgium for the waffles, and this is exactly what I imagine it being like. I got the thicker waffle (can’t remember the name) topped with strawberries, chocolate sauce, and whipped cream. Truly phenomenal!

This was the best Belgium waffle I’ve had in a long time. The s’mores waffle is very good, but next time I’ll have to try the other versions. I can’t wait to come back!

I saw that this place was covered on Unique Sweets so I kept my eye out for it one day while roaming around and thankfully found it! My sister and I were totally psyched! Now it is pretty pricy for just a waffle but the guy was super nice and he loaded up on the toppings. We were taking it to go as we wanted to eat in yhe comfort of our home so he suggested not to add the whipped cream. Waffle was delicious! I would go back again and again.

I’m from California and wanted some waffles! Wafels & Dinges was DELICIOUS! I had the double trouble and it was amazing! If i lived in New York I would definitely Come back!

We had just finished breakfast and wanted to go for a stroll in Bryant park when all of the sudden a familiar scent blew our way.. It smelled like Belgian waffles. We had traveled to Brussels in 2010 and loved the waffles there, so we decided to give this place a try. I was going that it wouldn’t be some American version because those always disappoint. I’ve bite and it was obvious they it wasn’t a knock off.
We had the original waffles with strawberries and whipped cream. The waffle itself is very shift and chewy, not overly sweet. The berries and cream are a good mixture and enhance the overall flavor.

Wafels & Dinges is one of the first food trucks to popularize in NYC. They specialize in sweet Belgian wafles, but their menu has now expanded to include ice cream wafel cone and savory wafels, which I have yet to try.
I typically get the Liege wafel (vs. Brussels wafel). It’s rounder, sofer, and chewier with pearl sugars embedded throughout for that additional kick of sweetness. «Dinges» are their term for toppings, and it ranges from something sweet like spekuloos crumble and maple syrup to healthier toppings like walnuts, bananas, and strawberries.
You should follow them on Twitter, because they sometimes have a «trivia» for free dinges!

Absolute favorite food cart chain.
I’ve been a fan since foreeeever (forever being since 2009, before they won the Vendy Awards) and truly watched them grow into the multiple vehicles they have now amassed and even running their own tours in Gowanus (highly recommend any fan to do that! It’s like $ 5/​$ 10 and you can make your own wafel!).
I love the WMD — my recommendation is just to get the Liege waffle with any toppings your heart desires (and the speculoos, please get the speculoos). I prefer the Liege over the Brussels, as it is softer. The Brussels is denser and harder to sink my teeth into. If you want a waffle + ice cream creation, get the speculoos ice cream. (SPECULOOS EVERYTHING, ESSENTIALLY.)
The staff are the cutest, always smiling while making my heavenly creation.
Tip: Look online as to how to get a free dinges! Usually it’s a silly/​random question/​challenge. :)

I see what all the hype is about. Their waffles have cardamom in there, in case you were wondering what that interesting spice is.
They have a selection of sweet and savory waffles too, so don’t come in thinking this place is only for dessert. I love that this place is very busy late at night.
Yummy!

Quality, authentic, hot and fresh Belgian waffle with all the fixings and topped with fresh whipped cream. This is one of my favorite treats and luckily these food carts are very accessible throughout the city! About $ 6 – 7 and definitely worth the splurge. Big enough to share… Or not haha!

Great place to stop by when you’re craving something carb-​y and sweet. They have a mini waffle version if you’re not very hungry also. You get two toppings I believe with your waffle! The service has always been super fast whenever I’ve gone also.

Waffles for breakfast? Check. Belgian wafels? Double check. Had the breakfast special which was $ 5 for a wafel and coffee. Not expecting much I bit into a hot crispy waffle that was sweet and tender. It almost taste it like there were nuggets of carmelized sugar in it. Next time I would order one with ice cream for dessert… Or maybe for breakfast.

I was actually on the way to a Starbucks, to grab a coffee and wait for some friends meeting me in a few, when I passed a cart. The air around the area just smelled like delicious coffee and waffles and my business was quickly persuaded their way.
I had a waffle with just banana slices as a topping and a latte. So delicious, not overly sweet with just the fruit topping. It was a great choice and I will stop at one of these again soon!

My friend and I had some good wafels here, but nothing amazing. With speculoos spread it was too sweet to taste much wafel and I was a little disappointed.
Doesn’t seem like enough effort is put into the wafel batter to make it stand-​out delicious. I like the setting and location though!

Every time I have family come to town I bring them to the one on the corner of 5^th and 59^th… I think that’s the cross streets. And every time I bring someone here they get in a fight over the one waffle they decided to get. These are warm, gooey, fattening and addicting. We love the WMD with ice cream.

Tout simplement délicieux.
Les gars sont super sympathiques!
Comble toutes les fringales de sucre!
Gaufres simples et efficaces.
Chocolat belge…à essayer!

Pros:
(+) Waffles & Nutella? Heck yes!!!
(+) Spekuloos
(+) Outdoor seating
(+) Near Central Park
(+) Inexpensive
(+) Coffee & shakes
(+) Option for unlimited toppings
(+) Open late
Cons:
(-) None.
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My review is based on the cart. It used to be located at Columbus Circle but due to issues with taxis it was relocated here. I came here for a quick dessert to take home before hitting the train and was surprised that at 11:30pm at night they were still open! Yes!
Try the Spekuloos and Nutella — it’s worth it. My fav is the Nutella with strawberries — yum!
It’s near Central Park so perfect to grab a dessert to take to the park in the afternoon. There is also seating around the area so you can just pick up a quick bite while chatting it up with a friend.
If you’re visiting New York, it’s worth the hype to try this place out.
#waffelsanddinges #waffles

Finally got to try this.
It’s a pretty darn good waffle. Especially for being cranked out of a cart by one lone chick catering to the 59^th street tourist crowd. We got the nutella.
Kids thought it was best thing NYC could possibly have offered them.

A nutella and belgian waffle lover’s dream come true.
Affordable, tasty, and pleasantly diabetic.
Not a huge fan of their spekuloos spread. I normally get the Liege with nutella or belgian chocolate, ice cream and strawberries. The ice cream just makes it perfect. I can never get sick of this place. I wish they came back to Forest Hills or opened up locations in Long Island, as that would be much closer to me.

Wafels & Dinges is a food stand/​truck that specializes in Belgian waffles. I happened upon them near Midtown. If you spot them, you’ll be in for a sweet treat.
My Overall Rating — 3 ½ Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return)
Atmosphere — It’s a yellow food truck normally located in a public area. Honestly we were simply walking when we found them but you can follow them on twitter. I happen to love food trucks, so I also love these setups where you can walk up, place an order, & get some tasty grub. There were a number of chairs & tables around so eating was easy. 1 Star.
Service — There was only man in the truck, but we fast & quick. Not much else can be said — our transaction to food time was no more than 5 minutes. 1 Star.
Food — Of course we went with the WMD consisting of whipped cream, chocolate syrup, bananas, & strawberries. It was super cold that day so unfortunately we didn’t get to experience the hot, soft wafel mixed with our dinges. Instead, it was a bit hard — but the fruit (also cold) did soften it up. In the future, I think I would rather order a wafel plain so that the flavor of the batter would stand out. In our WMD, the other toppings over powered it. Hey, we were ordering what looked good in the photos! Still a tasty treat, but $ 10+ for a WMD & bottled water. 1 Star.
Will I Return? — Only if I happen upon another food truck. I won’t actively seek one out via twitter, but if I spot a Wafel & Dinges cart I will surely line up. Not the best wafel I’ve had, but certainly the best from a food stand/​truck. You won’t be disappointed if you are lucky enough to hit one up. ½ Star.
My Unilocal Rating Scale (Sum of all parts):
1 Star — Atmosphere — Is it a cool dive? Perhaps an upscale place? No matter the type, atmosphere plays a big part and I’ll give a star if I like it or thinks it has great charm.
1 Star — Service — You can have a great meal with bad service. But that’s also what can make a five star joint drop to four. It’s important to the dining experience that service is great and on point.
2 Stars — Food — I’ll award up to two stars for the food, since this is the main reason we dine out. Sometimes the extra star is given for value, but it’s really all about the food.
1 Star — Will I come back? — If I know for a fact I’ll return, I’ll give this a star. A place has to make an impression for me to return.
Each Category can be given up to 1 star except food (2 stars) because I consider all these categories important to the overall dining experience. I will sum them up to provide my final Unilocal score.