I Heart Waffles

love this place one of my wife and I favorite places for breakfast we order the nutty professor every time we go and its the best and highly addictive.

I love this place! The food was great, crispy waffles and good coffee — but what really impressed me was the owner/​manager (?) She was so friendly and welcoming to everyone who walked in. Her warmth and positive attitude made the restaurant atmosphere even better. I would highly recommend stopping by– the sweet potato waffles were my favorite!

I was all set to come check this place out, I check Unilocal for what’s open now, it’s 8:47am on a Sunday, I drive a few miles to get here, only to see the door displays their hours as 8 – 4 on Sunday but it’s locked up tight.
I’m no restaurant mogul, but that’s crap service to not open your restaurant for business.

We were craving waffles, so onto Unilocal I go. How can you not try a place that hearts waffles. While the concept is darn near genius it was not executed well. The shy cashier noticed we were taking a while to figure out the menu so she came around the counter to walk is through it. At no time did she mention that they were out of chicken breasts, which eliminated about 40% of the menu. We then ordered three items. One build your own waffle and two varieties of chicken and waffle sandwiches. After we paid and sat down the cashier came to our table to inform us that they were out of chicken breasts and one of our sandwiches couldn’t be made even though they both came with breasts. So she opted for a refund instead of a replacement. Getting the refund was a story in its self. We had to wait for the manager to show up 10 minutes later in order to receive it. A few minutes after that we received the build your own. The toppings were minimal considering each one was .95 $. My sandwich was no where in sight. About 5 minutes after that I was presented with four hot wings (not what I ordered). So I questioned my order because the sandwich was twice the price of wings. We then received a refund for the remaining total. The cashier was extremely apologetic and urged us to try them again because in her words «I swear it’s not usually this bad».
While it wasn’t what we expected, the food we did receive was good. I was impressed that my wings were still very crispy even after a generous coating of hot sauce.
The manager leaves something to be desired and left a bad taste in my mouth and I didn’t even interact with him. His attitude towards the employees was poor at best and he probably shouldn’t be in a position of authority. But his crew still did the best with what they had to work with. They were all very friendly and helpful.

They get an automatic 3 stars for being within walking distance! I’ve eaten there a few times and always leave satisfied. The atmosphere is casual and unassuming; the way I like it, and the service is always friendly and prompt.
The food is hot and tasty — what more can you ask for? I’m on my way there right now to get some breakfast — see ya!

Went here because it’s right by my mother-in-law’s. The chicken & waffles were great and so were shrimp & grits, but I was still a little hungry after the shrimp & grits. I also tend to eat a lot, so I wouldn’t hold that against them. We got some donuffles to go, and they were all great. If you do get a donuffle though, make sure you eat it fresh. We got a lot so the ones that sat got soggy.

Well I love waffles because I’m fat so I figured… Why not. I really liked the atmosphere and the gal who took my order was such a babe! However, I ordered a strawberry waffle and a side of bacon and it was $ 9! The waffle was a bit disappointing as I was expecting a big fluffy Belgium waffle and I had to remind the staff about my bacon, where they brought out the two saddest bacon strips of my life. The weird part is, as I was standing up to leave, they brought me more bacon to compensate for the sad bacon, which to be honest, was pretty delicious. I’m a big fan of free anything, but it was just odd timing.
I think I had a weird experience there, but I would probably go back and try something different. I think the prices are high, but overall, the food was alright.

Man, listen… I was in need of quick, tasty breakfast immediately and iwaffles came through clutch.
The staff recognized I was a newcomer and walked me through the offerings politely and clearly – I was struggling with the whole shopping-​while-​hungry thing. The menu has enough selections to keep it interesting but concise enough so it’s clear they’re focused on what they do.
They do it well. My food came quickly. The scrambled eggs were perfectly timed and the turkey sausage was seasoned just right. And that waffle, mannnn, that waffle was perfect. Light and delicious! Real talk, I am stunned at the value I got for $ 7.
Definitely one of my go-​to faves… especially during the workday. The vibe inside is relaxed and super clean, too.

We have been here twice and the food was AWESOME both times. The staff and owner are all very friendly and attentive. The price is right as well. I would recommend this place every day.

I was really excited about this plae. It has a ton of good reviews + i was severely craving waffles. So, we headed in here hoping to be wow-​ed and because we were so hungry, that job should not have been so hard.
As we entered, we were greeted by a very polite soft spoken server who ran through the menu with us. I appreciated the diversity in the menu. While it focused heavily on waffles– both swee and savory, they did have eggs, mac and cheese, fries, grits, etc.
I opted to go simple and make my own waffle — originial with strawberry and banana infusion. Theyve trademarked their toppings and ‘infusions’(?) and i dont know why. But it didnt matter. I am used to an abundance of fruits on my waffles, however what i did get was about half a banana (maybe less, there were about 8 small rounds of banana) and maybe the same amount of caramelized strawberries. It was barel enough fruit for 4 bites. Topped with some whipped cream, yet my waffle felt naked. I also ordered the omelet– it was pretty okay, bot 5 $ for that was very disappointing– it was flat and had very little veggies in it.
My friend got the i heart burger waffle which was a burger topped with cheese and mustard in a waffle. He said it was unimpressive. We also got a donutuffle with chanitilly cream: it was pretty good. but honestly couldn’t really see the difference between this and a waffle. It tasted like a lighter, more airy waffle.
The service was good, so was the coffee. The décor kinda looked like a 3^rd grade homecoming dance setting: there were heart balloons everywhere, heart stickers on the table and on the walls. Food was served in paper plates and utensils were plastic. I also noticed our server brought out our food on an aluminum tray– something you could probably buy at the dollar store.
Either way, we ended up spending 30 $ for 1 waffle with 2 toppings, 1 omlete (i cant even consider it a decently sized omlet) 1 burger waffle, 1 donutuffle, 1 soda and 1 coffee. In my opinion overpriced. It felt like i went to someone’s house and they made me breakfast. It didnt feel ‘restaurant quality’. Maybe if it was more reasonably priced we’d return, but highly unlikely. Either way, i think its worth going in for their AM special– 2 donutiffles and coffee for 5 $. But not for a full breakfast.

We decided to get some brunch before heading out of Cleveland. Walking into the place, I immediately felt happier due to the brightness and heart decorations all over the place (it reminded me of Valentine’s day, but it’s August!)
The donuffles! What a fun idea. They’re a cross between a donut and a waffle, and you can choose your own flavor of glaze — I chose chocolate espresso and loved it. The iced coffee was too sweet for me, but I still drank the whole thing. My mom got an omelet and a side if smoked salmon and enjoyed both. The staff was also friendly and the prices low… if I lived in the area I’d bring all my friends here!

We ordered the «handful of breakfast» which includes waffles, eggs, bacon and sausage, and a coffee. I had the cornbread waffles. The food was really tasty.
The place is nice and clean and the service was really good too! I would highly recommend this place.

I love chicken.
I love waffles.
So, it’s no surprise that when I found a place that combined the two, along with other creative selections in Shaker Heights, I was excited.
The folks at I Heart Waffles are nice and their food is very good; I got the standard chicken and waffle combo, and my wife got a curry chicken waffle combo that was spicy and tasty. They also have egg combos, shakes and other interesting culinary treats.
I encourage any and all to check out this little place for a breakfast treat, or a snack as it’s really got some good stuff.
There’s plenty of parking in the area, and if you’re a fan of that griddled great, the wonderful waffle, I’d give this place a try:)

I went to I Heart Waffles on 6÷25÷15 with one friend. It was around 2 o clock and when we walked in and the place was empty. We were enthusiastically greeted by two employees. I was surprised by how dark the inside of the restaurant was because typically breakfast places have a sunny vibe, but the décor wasn’t bad. It was different. They play fantastic music that put me in a good mood. When we walked in, Beyonce was playing.
I ordered 1 donuffle topped with chantilly cream and strawberries with a side of smoked salmon and a caramel iced coffee. I got all that for about ten dollars. The donuffle is a good size and the side of salmon was large. The salmon was quite salty, but it wasn’t a bad thing because it contrasted well with the sweet donuffle. I think it’s important to note that the salmon is not served cold and slimy with capers like lox (as i was expecting). My friend ordered two Bacon, Bacon, Bacon donuffles to start and I suppose he enjoyed them because he asked for another before we left.
The woman at the front register who took our order initially checked on us twice and she was very friendly and genuine. Upon leaving we were thanked for stopping by and I plan to go again very soon.

We came in Sunday morning after church. The food is great the staff warm and friendly. I orderd the doughnut waffle it was great it had bacon glaze on top. It was well cooked and the glaze was just sweet and savory enough. My dad had the waffle with bacon on top and my mom had the handful of breakfast which was waffles with egg, sausage, and bacon. The food was wonderful. The atmosphere is very nice. The owner came out to greet guests. There were tables are set up for socialization great for small group. Its in a nice little area with close parking. The food was light I left feeling satisfied and not stuffed. The price was just right.

We stopped here for a breakfast treat and all I can say is «wow». I’m not a huge sugar fan, so I’m not sure what I was thinking when I ordered the Nutty Professor. I made it a little over halfway through the waffle (to my surprise and discomfort), though! If it hadn’t been so sugary, I think I would have finished it – the waffle was no doubt delicious and who doesn’t like Nutella?!
As for the service, everyone was super nice. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and everyone was incredibly polite when asking the details of our orders. The entire staff seemed to be enjoying themselves, even though it was fairly early on a Saturday.
I think we’ll be back now that we know the level of sweetness that comes with these items. I’m super curious about the chicken and waffles, one of my favorite dishes ever, and the taco waffle. I’ll definitely be going the savory route on my return! And if I’m feeling crazy, maybe I’ll get another Nutty Professor, but ask for less Nutella… I’m nuts, I know.

Okay, so this is the first trip and I will be back, so that should be an indicator. This place is relatively new so there are some things they will need to work out.
So Letts look at the positives. The staff was great. Very friendly, warm and engaging. Second, I love the layout. Took me a little off guard at first, but I like the family style seating. There are some stand alone tables if you don’t want to meet new people. There menu is creative and has a southern /​New Orleans hint. E.g. the Doughwaffel, has a reference to there version of the Beignet. A great French donut made famous at Café Du Monde. They also do shrimp and grits. That s more Carolina and Georgia. That is to say they have a great flare.
The grit, had a side, were great as we’re the waffles, coffee and doughwaffle. So it is really a Belgium style waffle strip made with different waffle mix to make it fluffy and crisp. The normal waffles are of the thinner variety, but still great.
So I will be be back and reserve the right to bump up the ratings.
So the down side. And while I appreciate that the kitchen layout may need to be considered, they used a frozen chicken patty. Had I know, I would not have ordered chicken and waffles. I love that they want to try it, but don’t was it up by half stepping.

We can only call this place «creative». Who would think of making sandwiches with waffles? There are also conventional waffle breakfast meals and desserts. Lots of options, lots of creativity and lots of very good food.
It should be noted that this place is born of the creative mind of «Phil the Fire». If you loved his waffles in whatever venue you’ve tried them you can enjoy them again. This time filled or topped with, yes chicken, but also sweets, meats and many other options. Definitely worth the visit.

Although my visit was about 2 weeks ago, I am still stunned by the customer service in this place, or the lack there of! Me and my mom decided to try it, after she’d heard some good things about it from coworkers. We were excited to stop in because after all, who doesn’t love a good waffle?!
We decided to try sweet potato waffles and chicken; she had tenders, I had wings, which were quite smaller than what I expected ater the description I’d recieved, but weren’t bad. Her tenders looked quite under cooked, but she said they were done, but could have been cooked a little more. The waffles looked and smelled amazing! But unfortunately were not cooked all the way through when we cut into them.
Reluctantly (I hate to complain!!), I took the waffles back to the counter with the hopes that we could recieve waffles that were cooked entirely through. Unfortunately, we were told «that’s just how that waffle comes out», and «we make out batter using sweet potato purée, so it’s not that it’s undone, it’s just really moist» and «our waffle makers are set to a timer». I don’t know about you, but those all sound like excuses to me! I know an under cooked waffle when I see one, and those were it!
Instead of causing a big fuss, we opted for the cinnamon waffles instead of continuing to eat the half– cooked waffles were served first. When they came out they were not warm at all (the butter didn’t melt!), and my mom recieved an original versus the cinnamon waffle she ordered. The cashier came to see how everything was, and when we let her know of the other issues, she simply had even more excuses! And the worst part is that the owner was in the dining room at the next table over from us during our entire visit and never even acknoweleged the problem! The quickest way to lose a customer: offer excuses for problems instead of rectifying them!

Visiting friends in the Cleveland area and they suggested we get Chicken and Waffles. After a night of adult beverages, I was game.
Located on the corner in Shaker Heights, this place is extremely clean. We were greeted by the helpful and friendly staff.
I had the Southern Belle, which is waffles, chicken, bacon, Swiss with some honey mustard. It was delicious. Also had some grits which were cooked quite nicely. The better half had the Chicken and Waffles with real maple syrup and since her plate was empty quickly, I know she loved it.
Definitely a good little spot for breakfast or anytime you want some comfort food!