Waffle Iron has officially opened back up after its recent remodel. My family and I decided to take a trip downtown to try it out. Prior to this adventure, the idea I had of the restaurant was based off the beautiful pictures of the waffles I had seen online.

Even though I used GPS on my phone, their signage left a lot to be desired. If I wasn’t directly next to the sign, the restaurant would have been difficult to see from the street. Once we had spotted it, we walked up a few stairs above ground level to enter.

The line inside moved relatively quickly. The menu consisted of about 10 different types of waffles. Some were creatively named like the “Hank Benedict” and others were named more simply. Based off the name you were able to tell what the idea of the waffle was, but it would have been helpful to see exactly what ingredients were in each.

The line behind me was long, so I felt rushed to keep the line moving and went with the huevos rancheros waffle. Everyone in my family ordered something different so we could share and see which we liked best. They also had their “one-of-a-kind” gourmet coffees and lattes, but I stuck with water.

The space was pleasant and roomy with a lot of natural, happy light. We chose a table next to the window and got to enjoy a dance class going on across the street. Staff members came around to ask us questions about how we heard about the business, and it was clear how eager they were to make people feel welcome. The environment and mood was fantastic and all I needed was my waffle to satisfy my growling stomach.

About 20 minutes later, my food was still not in front of me. Although hungry, I was perfectly content with my family and good tunes surrounding me. Slowly but surely, food was being passed out to the customers that were in front of me in line.

Finally, after 33 minutes of patiently waiting, our waffles arrived. They were beautifully made and each plate had a cool design made of the sauce specific to each waffle.

Once we took our first bites, it was quiet at the table, besides the sound of our eating utensils hitting our plates. My huevos rancheros waffle was made with beans, salsa, spices and a perfectly cooked over easy egg dropped on top. Hot sauce was spread delightfully around the edges of my plate. Each bite had something different, which I enjoyed. Tasting around the table, I was not even the slightest bit disappointed in any waffle.

Because it is a relatively new business, there are some things they can improve on to be even more successful. I noticed the plates they were presented on were super chilly, which had an effect on the waffle. After a few minutes of eating, the waffles were a little cold. It should also be noted it took a good half hour to receive my waffles. Some of the people around me were ready to leave because they were not pleased with the wait. Moving forward, I think they should invest in getting more waffle irons, because they currently have three, which may explain why getting the waffles out to customers is a longer process.

Of course it is called the Waffle Iron, so the public should assume they only serve waffles. They do serve a basic buttermilk waffle, which is convenient for picky eaters like my sister. That is the only waffle that is served with maple syrup. When my mom asked for syrup they charged 2 dollars. The chefs said the maple syrup is extremely expensive, which is understandable, but they should put that on a sign.

Once the head chef Sam Donnell and his employees work out a few small kinks, I’m sure this unique waffle joint will be a big hit.