Where did Belgian waffles originate?

The irony of the Belgian waffle's popularity in the U.S. -- and it being a representation of the country's cuisine -- is that the large, heavily loaded breakfast item that .... Aside from the ridiculously awesome size of the pearl sugar that goes into DeGeest's waffles -- seriously, did you see the size of them above? read more

Wafels & Dinges sells authentic Belgian waffles, both the Liege and Brussels, from their many carts and trucks all over Manhattan; they can sometimes be found in Brooklyn and Queens, too. Their waffles are cooked up fresh on the street, enticing passersby with the sweet smell of sugar. read more

The first mention of waffles in what would later become Belgium is in the vicinity of Antwerp in the year 1450. It took various centuries before neighbouring areas and languages began copying the recipe and the name. Waffles are so popular here in Belgium that a lot of people still have old waffle irons. read more