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Coffee & Tea · Tasman and Zanker · $
Dessert · Willow Glen · $
Made in-house to order, adding a warm crunch that elevates any scoop — worth the small upcharge over a cup
Brunch · Willow Glen · $$
Dessert · Guadalupe Washington · $
Dessert · West Valley · $
Freshly baked cone with a satisfying crunch that holds up to the denser nitrogen-churned ice cream
Brunch · Central San Jose · $$
Brunch · Cambrian · $
Diner · Communications Hill · $
American · West Valley · $
Tenders over a classic waffle with syrup and hot sauce — the sweet-heat contrast works, though the waffle itself is baseline rather than exceptional
American · Willow Glen · $$
Pho & Noodles · North Berryessa · $
Bakery · Little Saigon and Spring Brook · $
American · Richmond Menker · $$
Crisp bone‑in fried chicken on a waffle, dusted with powdered sugar and served with gravy on the side
Coffee & Tea · Ballbach and SOFA · $
Soul food-style waffles that anchor the breakfast menu — crisp on the outside, soft within, served as a standalone or as a platform for toppings
Coffee & Tea · West Valley · $
A fragrant, bright green waffle with a distinct pandan aroma and chewy-crisp texture.
Brunch · Willow Glen · $
Crisp-edged waffle with a fluffy interior, served with fresh fruit and whipped cream — a solid fallback if crepes aren't your thing
Bakery · Evergreen · $$
Green pandan‑infused waffle with fragrant sweetness, more subtle than Little Saigon versions
Coffee & Tea · Canoas Garden and Almaden · $$
Classic Belgian-style waffles that reviewers consistently cite as a reliable, well-executed sweet option
Dessert · Ballbach and SOFA · $
For those who want ice cream without the sandwich format — waffle bowls are freshly made but can get soggy fast if you linger
