The Hands Down Best Waffle At Waffle House Has Just A Kiss Of Vanilla

Ordering a waffle at Waffle House is a no-brainer, but choosing which waffle to order isn't so easy. From gooey chocolate chip to crunchy pecan, the menu at the Anthony Bourdain-approved breakfast chain is jam-packed with tempting options. Luckily, we tried and ranked six Waffle House waffles from worst to best so you don't have to, and one variety was the hands-down winner: sweet cream.

Sweet cream is a tried-and-true classic that has been firmly established as Waffle House's flagship flavor for many years, and for good reason. These sweet and simple breakfast treats consist of Waffle House's legendary waffle mix (which is sourced from a company older than the Civil War) combined with fresh half-and-half and eggs, and the mixture is griddled to golden perfection. Our taste tester found that the sweet cream waffles have a delightfully nuanced flavor, with a lovely hint of vanilla. "These waffles are so tender, so fresh and light, yet full of complex flavor," they wrote. "They're sweet, yes, but they're also slightly malty, bready, and lightly crisp, with just a kiss of vanilla."

Waffle House's sweet cream waffle is often mistakenly labeled as "regular" or "plain," but that couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, perhaps Waffle House should rename these waffles "vanilla cream," because the flavoring is essential to their iconic and surprisingly complex flavor. And don't just take our word for it — in a Reddit thread discussing the delightfully cake-like taste of the classic breakfast treat, many users speculated that the key is imitation vanilla extract (none of that extremely expensive real vanilla extract – sir, this is a Waffle House).

The sweet cream waffle can be enjoyed on its own or slathered with your favorite waffle and pancake toppings. Our reviewer wrote: "It is just so delicious on its own, and offers the perfect texture to soak up the whipped, buttery spread and maple-infused syrup." They did note that they'd like to try the superlative waffle with real-deal maple syrup and butter. That won't be possible if you're dining in (again, sir, this is a Waffle House), but we've got good news – you can purchase Waffle House's sweet cream waffle mix online and whip it up yourself at home to top with whatever your heart desires. If you're craving more life-changing Waffle House insights, here are the magic words to get you 10x tastier waffles.