[[{“value”:”If you’re not sure what to order for breakfast, waffles and bacon are a reliable option. Waffles smothered in syrup are elevated when paired with a smoky, salty strip of bacon, as the sweet-meets-savory flavor combo hits it out of the park. Where can you get the best breakfast pairing? Here are 5 restaurant chains with the best waffles and bacon, according to diners.
Waffle House
When “Waffle” is in your restaurant name, expectations are high, and it is unsurprising that lots of people order them. “Chocolate chip waffle. Hash browns smothered, covered, peppered, and capped. And a coffee, or 3,” one says. “Pecan waffle with sausage and hash browns scattered,” adds another. As for the bacon, it is sourced exclusively from Smithfield Foods, produced at domestic facilities in Clinton, North Carolina, and Middlesboro, Kentucky. Just how much bacon is eaten at Waffle House? Customers consume over 17 million pounds and 85 million strips of bacon annually, according to the chain.
IHOP
While pancake is in the name, IHOP also delivers with waffle deliciousness. The chain has flavored seasonal waffles, Belgian waffles, and even a chicken-and-waffle combo. “Been getting Belgian waffles from IHOP and they taste fantastic ,” a Redditor says. For bacon, choose hickory-smoked pork bacon or turkey bacon.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner is one of my favorite spots, with an extensive menu that includes a light, crispy signature Belgian waffle. “The Belgian waffle was cut into 4’s and topped with powdered sugar and an amazing strawberry butter that tasted like ice cream!!! Then there was the spicy syrup served on the side…OMG!!! This meal was absolutely PERFECT!! Fancier restaurants have tried and failed, but Metro Diner gets a 10 out of 10 for this awesome meal!!” a Yelper wrote. The chain diner also serves thick-cut, hickory-smoked bacon.
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Keke’s Breakfast Cafe
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe’s Belgian Waffle is crispy on the outside and light and airy on the inside. “Keke’s Breakfast Lakeland is the only place I go for them!” a Facebooker declares. “The Belgian and the pecan waffles were delicious and fresh cooked, the fruit was outstanding and the service was excellent,” a Facebooker says. Order it with classic, smoky breakfast bacon or turkey bacon.
Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House serves made-from-scratch Belgian waffles made with a sweet cream batter, baked golden brown, and served with whipped butter and hot syrup. In addition to their classic version, they offer specialty varieties such as Pecan, Blueberry, Bacon, and Fresh Strawberry waffles. “They do make good waffles,” a Redditor confirms. The bacon is also super thick and delicious.
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