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19 Waffle Recipes to Make Every Day Feel Like Sunday

Brunch at home has never been better.
Photo of crispy Belgian waffles on a plate with a fork a knife and a cup of black coffee.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow

Waiting in line outside a restaurant for brunch has never been our favorite, but these waffle recipes really drive that point home. There’s nothing nicer than firing up your coffeepot, spreading out your newspaper, and diving into plate after plate of the finest, most flavorful waffles in town. Learn all about how to make the ultimate crispy waffles, then scroll down for recipe inspiration, including our favorite yeasted waffles, whole grain waffles, savory waffles, sourdough waffles, and more. Then all you’ll need is some high-quality maple syrup—and maybe a big platter of bacon.

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  • Photo of a buttermilk waffle on a white round plate.
    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    1/19

    Buttermilk Waffles

    Start your exploration of waffle recipes with a classic: this crowd-favorite recipe from the Gourmet archives is breakfast perfection. Fill every crevice with butter and syrup or cream and berries or yogurt and toasted pecans.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
    2/19

    Overnight Waffles

    Resting yeast-raised waffle batter overnight enhances their flavor and makes their texture wonderfully crisp and fluffy.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    3/19

    Gluten-Free Chocolate and Buckwheat Waffles

    We can't think of a better special-occasion waffle, perfect for holidays and birthdays, too. Dutch-process unsweetened cocoa powder adds rich chocolate flavor that's bolstered by buckwheat flour, coarsely chopped chocolate, and brown sugar. The topping is a mixture of protein-rich ricotta and maple syrup, plus buckwheat groats toasted with more syrup and a little salt.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Liza Jernow
    4/19

    Belgian-Style Yeast Waffles

    This recipe for yeasted waffles produces the ideal: they're wonderfully crisp outside, and practically creamy on the inside.

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  • Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova
    5/19

    Belgian Buttermilk Waffles With Glazed Bananas

    Tangy buttermilk adds loads of flavor to these waffles—don't skip the caramelized banana topper.

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  • Photo by Emma Fishman
    6/19

    Whole Wheat–Oat Waffles

    If you want your waffles a little more hearty, make this version, which gets great texture and flavor from a mix of whole wheat flour and quick-cooking old-fashioned oats. The blueberry sauce on top starts with frozen berries, so these work in any season.

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  • Photo by Angelica Mari
    19/19

    Sweet Potato and Pecan Waffles

    One crucial truth about waffle recipes? You should always consider making a double batch. Freeze the leftovers to pop in the toaster on busy mornings. These waffles include the flesh of a baked sweet potato for rich, warming flavor.

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