Where to Get the Best Waffles in Athens
The weather is warming up, and after the lockdown, Athens, the capital of Greece, is gaining back her life. It is the perfect time to search for and taste the best ice cream in the city. The ice cream itself needs no introduction, and it is irrelevant if it was discovered by the Italians or someone else. These are our favorite places for this beloved delicacy all over Athens The dessert section may be lacking in traditional tavernas in Athens, but Greeks have a way of getting their sugar fix. For those moments when you want something sweet but not necessarily a cupcake or piece of cake, go straight for the waffles—you won’t be disappointed. Here are the top places to get Belgian and other types of waffles in the Greek capital.
What is a Waffle?
Really?!
In the 15th century, Dutch wafel makers began forging rectangular plates with a grid pattern. Although no one knows, experts believe the waffle grid pattern we know today came about naturally to cook less batter over a greater surface area. The Dutch are given credit for bringing the waffle to America. However, it would be a while before waffle irons were typical in the United States. The first patent ever issued for a waffle iron went to Cornelius Swartwout of Troy, New York 1869. Today, many people enjoy waffles every day without using a waffle iron. Instead, they use a toaster. Thanks to Frank Dorsa and his Eggo waffles (known initially as “froffles”), frozen waffles have been a popular breakfast treat since the 1950s.
Sure, pancakes are great, too, but there’s just something about the crisp crunch of a waffle that satisfies the taste buds like no other breakfast treat. When you consider how well they hold syrup and butter, it’s easy to see why waffles are so famous.
Although butter and maple syrup are both traditional and popular toppings, many people branch out to enjoy their waffles with various other toppings, including strawberries, blueberries, chocolate chips, and whipped cream.
