Ok. For starters, let it be known that I am not a "breakfast person." Not really, anyway. And, growing up I hated pancakes. Waffles were okay, but nothing spectacular.
That being said, I have changed my ways.
I mentioned the Belgium, gem of a place called Bruges Waffles and Frites in my last post, having been treated to its yummy treats by a good friend after shooting her photos a few weekends ago. (I have even taken friends there since then.) And, I promised a post on it. So here is the down low.
The place is so small that you might not even take notice of it, in fact, I'm pretty sure I'm guilty of doing exactly that. I know I have been nearby many times before and never noticed it, because it's basically next to the parking lot of another of my favorites, Tony Caputos(very authentic Italian sandwiches, in case you were wondering).
Although, the place is small and the placement of the building makes me think that sometime ago it was actually a parking garage ticket taker booth, the food is amazing!
They have a simple menu: Belgian Frites/Fries (three HUGE sizes), Gaufre Waffles with many toppings to choose from, The Machine Gun Sandwich(will explain later),and last time my friend got some sort of soup, but I don't remember what it was. Basically, that is it.
The frites are delicious and super filling. If you pair them with a waffle - you have a meal. Seriously. The waffles tasted more like a desert or a treat to me, and were super rich, so eat them AFTER the frites. And, the Machine Gun Sandwich is a meal for two, or so I've heard. It's a sausage sandwich served on a baguette roll, fries on top drenched in one of Bruges famous frite sauces. They have TONS of different types of dipping sauces for the frites. View all menu choices here on their website.
Cost: Expect to pay $5.00 plus for a waffle depending on how many toppings you want.
The frites start around $3.00 and go up to $8.00. Share them with a friend. The medium is PLENTY for two.
DONT, expect to get a seat inside the building. There is a small bar/table with about four or five seats, but good luck finding an open seat. Outside there are cute little patio tables and chairs, but those can fill up fast, too.
And, as we heard one worker say(in a thick accent) to a couple of guys waiting (an extra long time)for their food,"It isn't McDonalds, but at least you got your food!" It was hilarious!
DO expect to have a very good meal! The owner Pierre Vandamme, is very funny, so expect entertainment, too. The perfect "date" place for something different and a bit of an adventure! So, the next time you are looking for an eclectic, yummy, treat try:
Bruges Waffles and Frites
336 West Broadway
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
(801) 363-4444
www.brugeswaffles.com
Disclosure: No, they are not paying me for this post! And, NO, I have never been to Belgium, so I don't know if they are really authentic or not...I just know they are super, super yummy!
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