Ashley L.
Yelp
As someone who loves waffles almost to a fault, I was looking forward to trying this spot I always pass by on my walk to work. However, it seems as my love of waffles did me wrong, as my expectations were too high and I was disappointed by the mediocrity of this experience. My rating is honestly kind of harsh, but it represents the depth of my disappointment.
The ambiance: This Waffles and Dinges location is in a beautiful spot with lots of outdoor seating in Herald Square. Hops and skips away from major shopping and the Empire State Building, the location aims to please and succeeds.
The food: The waffle, the most important part, the apex of breakfast and dessert goodness, was a fail. We ordered a waffle topped with sliced fruit, whipped cream, and cookie butter ice cream. It looked amazing. I was excited. I carried it to our outdoor table the epitome of delight. The waffle, however, tasted stale. It could not be ripped into pieces using a fork. It was lukewarm. I sawed it in half with a fork and knife and tried to shovel it and the toppings in my mouth, but it simply became depressing. The toppings, however, were all good. My fiancé enjoyed the experience, but one of his favorite foods is Julienne salads so his opinion is of questionable value.
The service: The people at the stand were honestly very nice and bubbly. I wish the food lived up to the same standard as the service and location.