Go on, get your waffle on! Waffles can be perfectly sweet, amazingly savoury or both. Keep reading to find out where to find the best waffles in Durban – each of these spots serves waffles all day, so you’re not limited to just breakfast.

Momenti Gelato (Umhlanga Arch) 

Momenti Gelato focuses on artisanal ice cream in an array of unique flavours with an exciting limited-edition flavour added each week. Their freshly made Belgian-style waffles are available in a variety of flavours accompanied by mouth-watering gelato. If you haven’t tried them yet, we highly recommend you give them a shot. It’ll be love at first bite!

 

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Ms. Waffles (Morningside)

Ms. Waffles offers a modern twist on the traditional Belgian waffle. The menu ranges from the best traditional waffles to waffles on a stick and waffles in a cup. They’re all made to order with love. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Dolce and Banana (a charcoal waffle topped with fresh banana, crushed Oreos and 24K gold) or the Birthday Cake Waffle (a double-layer birthday cake waffle, sandwiched with ice cream, brownie bits, strawberry slices and chocolate). They have sweet and savoury options available. The average price is R80.

 

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The Empire Steak (Florida Road)

End a great steak meal with the fluffiest waffles in town. Indulge a little and choose from the selection of tasty waffles, including strawberries and cream, apple crumble, banana and aramel, and Nutella and Totffee. There’s sure to be something to tantalise your taste buds. Average price is R79.

 

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Love Waffles (Berea)

Love Waffles specialises in waffles with toppings you could only dream of! It’s a must for any waffle lover. They even serve “croffles” – waffles made from croissants! Try the brownie waffle or the droolworthy lotus waffle. If you’re feeling like something savoury, options include lamb kebab, southern fried chicken, spinach and feta, and so much more. You’re bound for a treat and a half. Average price is R100.

 

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Waterberry Coffee Shoppe (Ballito)

This family-run coffee shop is the ideal escape. Be sure to try out the Berrywood waffle (fresh strawberries, home-made chocolate sauce, toasted almonds and syrup) or the nougat waffle (nougat chunks with Belgian white chocolate sauce, topped with toasted almonds). Average price is R88.

 

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NOSH (Hillcrest)

This cheerful spot serves the most delicious treats, whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savoury. The menu has a wide selection of waffles ranging from the classics to bubble waffles, gluten-free and vegan waffles! Death by chocolate, cookies and cream, lemon meringue and banoffee are just a few of the mouth-watering options available. Average price is R72.

 

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The Brown Cat Café (Bothas Hill) 

If you don’t ‘gram it, it didn’t happen. The Brown Cat is known for its Instagram-worthy waffles. The choice is endless, there’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for savoury or sweet. Savoury options include delicious southern fried chicken, spinach and feta, beef waffle sliders, and more. Sweet options include candied apple and dulce de leche churro. Average price is R100.

 

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Surf Riders Food Shack  (South Beach)

Enjoy the finest Belgian waffles with a huge variety of toppings waffles right on the beachfront with a spectacular view. These light, fluffy waffles are made daily in a traditional Belgian-style waffle iron. There are delicious sweet and savoury options, including S Welsh rarebit and breakfast waffles. Average price is R50.

 

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The Breakfast Room (Point, Durban)

Whoever said you can’t have waffles for breakfast was missing out! Enjoy a buttermilk waffle with bacon and syrup, sweet cream and coulis, or Nutella. The bacon waffle comes with miso salted caramel, sweet cream and raspberries. Have your camera ready, because you won’t want to wait to demolish them! Average price is R110.

Café Mayfair (Hillcrest, Durban North, Westville)

Café Mayfair offers a selection of traditional sweet waffles such as chocolate mint crisp, Nutella and strawberry Supreme. These waffles are definitely worth indulging in  and at just R20 for a plain waffle, it’s definitely worth it. Grab a gourmet shake on the side and your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied. Average price is R45.

 

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