Big Chief Waffles in North Devon

I've always visited this waffle place and always had good experience, on this occasion was very dissapointed. I ordered 2 waffle specials, when I asked for extra forks and plate to cover so seagulls didn't eat them, I was charged extra 5p each fork and 10p for plate. Very dissapointing when already spending £13 on two waffles. We will not be going back.

As someone who isn't normally bothered about ice-cream, I gave in to the rest of the clan on a (rare for this holiday) toasty afternoon in Woolacombe. Rum & raisin was wow. The following day, rocky road... even more wow. The prices weren't stupid, & so in fact we had one every day that we were there! 😆 Not bad for someone who normally swerves ice-cream shop on holiday, so hopefully the review speaks for itself! BTW - all the staff were lovely & friendly too 😊

Big chief waffles are sooooooo yummy! The service is always friendly and helpful. My partner and I had a strawberry special and banoffee waffle …. Our plates were emptied quickly. They were made fresh to order and really tasty!!

Fancied a waffle so went to this place, the scruffy girl serving wasnt really pleased to see us, she eventual got out of her seat and put her phone down. We ordered 2 waffles, she put them on to cook, 10 minutes later they are stuck to the waffle grill and she proceeds to inform us that the grill hadn't been cleaned so she would have to do them again. Finaly our waffles were served on a paper plate with unripe banana and dollop of whippy icecream which melted instantly and poured straight off the folded paper plate, we managed one mouthfull each and then binned them in disgust, all in all not a great experience and a waste of 12 quid

I wanted to try something other than Kelly's Ice cream, and was very pleased to see a small shed selling Farmer Tom's. I had lemon meringue & toffee fudge. Father Tom's is made in Devon, so rather nice to have ice cream made in the county. From a sample of 3 ice cream makers, this was the best. If we go back to that area again then I'm looking forward to trying the waffles.

We called twice during our stay & we would’ve called more if we could. The waffles were just excellent with banana & ice cream, freshly made. The ice cream was delicious as well. The young girl serving was very pleasant & always smiling

Highly recommend if you are looking for a gluten free waffle cone in woolacombe. Staff were so lovely and very cautious of cross contamination. Just note not all the ice cream flavours were gluten free, however the staff were able to tell you which were. Not many places you can get a gluten free cone either !

Great to find gluten free cone - slightly disappointed only 5 ice creams were said to be gluten free when many of the choices had no obvious reason to contain gluten. The mint though was great. Dairy Free choice was chocolate coconut milk ice cream - which was very good - or lemon sorbet.

Amazing waffles and friendly staff! I've cream was delicious, they were prompt with their service too. Will certainly return when we holiday here in the future!

This was our first holiday to Woolacombe and we came to this waffle place about 3 or 4 times. I also had plain Mr Whippy here which was nice and yellowy and very creamy. We tried lots of different waffle combos... Chocolate, banoffle, peaches and then I pushed the boat out nearing the end of the holiday and had a Banoffle special with an extra layer of clotted cream in. Yum. The girls in the little shop were rushed off their feet and looked like they had been all day. At times the queue was down the road. Everything is made to order and you can see the waffles being prepped and cooked. The banana was fresh and sliced in front of you. When we were there a lady came back over to explain there wasn't any toffee sauce in her waffle... It was added immediately. No fuss from either side. When a place is constantly as busy as this place seemed to be it's only got to be a good sign. I didn't think the waffles were overpriced for what they were. Yes it can work out expensive for a family but it seems thst everything costs a lot these days. I think the Banoffle was just under a fiver although I could be wrong. You do get an awful lot for your money and it is a nice treat to have on holiday.

We come to the Big Chief every year And always have a lovely experience of great waffles!! You must have a try it’s definitely worth it

We enjoyed chatting to the owner while she cooked our waffles. Double stacked with generous fillings to take to the beach and enjoy.

Please note - this review does not reflect the quality of the waffles. We drove just over 30 miles from Hartland to 'big chief waffles' after reading such fantasic reviews and recieving local recommendations. Unfortunately when we arrived at 22.21 we were met with 'I'm sorry, we're closed' which was a huge disappointment based on the fact that after having checked the opening times on both tripadvisor & facebook, out expectations were that 'big chief' was open until 11pm. 11am until 11pm is what it states. Im sorry but this is a basic practice for any business... to maintain correct information on any platform. You've failed. So for anyone travelling to this waffle bar - take note that the opening times are NOT accurate.

I had one of their special waffles - chocolate fudge brownie and it was incredible!!! I'd definitely go back and try some of the other flavours on offer.

Stopped here for ice cream heading to the beach. Service was good coping with the Covid queue. Kids loved the bubblegum flavour. One we had (can’t recall flavours) were surprisingly good and enjoyed.

We visited three times during our recent 4 day stay in Woolacombe and were never disappointed! There's a great range of ice cream flavours and so many delicious waffle combinations to choose from. The staff are so lovely and really helpful.

The smell of their waffles is amazing. Always friendly. Never stingy with their toppings. Not overpriced. Their mint-choc-chip is my personal favourite

Was going to purchase an ice cream from here today but was horrified how the assistant was handling money and then the ice cream cones without washing her hands or sanitising . Considering it is a known fact that the virus can be easily spread with money this was shocking. Would have loved to have tried the ice cream but it put me off

Possibly the hardest working waffle makers in the world! We loved this place, great waffles with huge variety of toppings (try pear and salted caramel sauce...it’s a winner), really great ice cream and all served up by the nicest people you’ll meet. We’ll be back...many times!

The waffles here are absolutely amazing!! There’s a good range of toppings to choose from and they’re not too expensive. Also, the ice cream in itself is lovely and the flavours aren’t boring! There’s so many too choose from! When in woolacombe I would deffinetly recommend coming here!! :)

Love this place, love waffles but only ever have them here on my annual trip to Woolacombe, as they can't be beaten. Friendly staff and great choice of toppings/combinations. However I only ever keep it basic (Devon whippy ice cream and maple syrup) 😋

Have been to woolacombe many times and now wondering why we had never had these waffles before. Lots of options - highly recommend clotted cream and syrup. Ladies were lovely and friendly. Kids kept asking for waffles after having them.

If you come to Woolacombe a visit here is a must! Mmmm Huge range of flavours to choose from, best with the soft ice cream!! We had a nut allergy child with us & her needs were catered for without any problem (always a worry when there’s a lot of Nutella around!!) There was one lovely lady making them when we went, so obviously had a bit of a wait but reckon that added to how delicious they were!! Eaten as slow as we could to enjoy every mouthful, looking out onto one of the best beaches in the UK!

Decided to get something from this place after having a walk on the beach one afternoon, we both had something from the specials board and they did not disappoint, would highly recommend.

Visited Big Chief Waffles in MANY occasions during our stay in Woolacombe and they really do serve THE BEST ice-cream! Excellent choice of delicious creamy flavours! This little place is well worth a visit!!!

Dearer than the Dutch Pancake place but we think it better value as the portions are large. Friendly staff and always looks clean

Nice little place by the beach good cooked food while u wait. Nice friendly Lady. Places to site near by

Fantastic little waffle shack. Made fresh in front of your eyes, huge selection of toppings, well worth missing a pudding wherever your eating and getting a waffle instead. Ten years of eating here, already booked for next year so looking forward to our first waffle already.

Had promised family a waffle treat...so we had dinner...didn't order a dessert , went to waffle hut at 8.30 on a Saturday night in high season.....to be told they are not doing waffles......well what's the point then..??

If you ever visit Woolacombe, you must try these waffles. They're freshly made and are the absolute best. Just got back from a week holiday there and couldn't resist having atleast 1 a day. Honestly worth it.

Only had ice creams form here but the waffles was always popular but I don't like them unfortunately, staff were friendly.

Farmer Tom’s Ice cream is very nice but not as many flavours as other ice cream outlets. The woman serving is rather grumpy and has a sharp tongue. We were only discussing flavours between ourselves and so were talking out loud to one another but she kept butting in and saying won’t be a minute I’m just sorting my cones...... I then said to my hubby which flavour I would like & she said very stearnly “I’m still sorting my cones” Well I never returned as I found a much nicer ice cream place with a much better service with a smile.

I can't rate the waffles really as in a week I was unable to find this shop manned, they seem to run the clothing shop next door as well and that seems to take priority.

Nice icecream and great gluten free cones wrapped up separately to avoid cross contamination - great until she put it in the stand used for all cones.

We can never get the grandchildren past the waffle bar when we return from the beach, they just must have one but it always turns out that we all seem to have one, but there again they are so yummy never mind the inches its holiday time

Just delightful. Quick and polite service. Delicious waffle and tons of choice for toppings and sauce. Better than spending £6.00 and up in any of the local pubs, restaurants. I definitely recommend.

Honestly, this pace does the best Waffles around this part of the county, i think.

Friendly staff and lovely icecream. Waffles cooked to order and looked great. My son ate his really quickly. My salted caramel waffle cone icecream with a dollop of clotted cream was lovely.

Have had a few waffles from here over the years - always a treat. The waffles with nuttella and ice cream is a favourite!

WOW these waffles are just the best ever. Freshly cooked to order and delicious. Will definitely go back if ever we are back again. Fantastic.

We visit every time we're in Woolacombe. Great choice of ice cream and waffle toppings. Friendly staff and quick service.

I had a cherry, clotted cream and maple syrup waffle and it was delicious! Portion sizes are big enough to share and the lady serving was friendly and chatty. Will definitely visit again next time we are in the area

these are the best waffles i have ever tasted, ours had ice cream, banana, chocolate spread and were fairly cheap too, great value for money

Muy sabroso, e incluso conseguimos mejor ya que conseguimos más adelante a través de su llenado y ayudando porque el helado tiene más mezcladas con los gofres.

Estos waffles recién hecho y delicioso! Hay un montón de rellenos para elegir y obtener mucho por su dinero. La señora no es una persona o personas estaba teniendo un mal día, pero sus gofres son preciosas!

La señora me apetecía probar este bar de waffles y me sorprendió gratamente cuando me dieron mi gofre estaba mucho mejor de lo que pensé que podría conseguir y sin duda alguna volveremos otra vez si la misma señora les hace. wicked woolacombe waffle big...

Mi hija y yo compartimos un gofre como estaba 2 waffles con plátano, helado de nutella y poco caro pero bien - para compartir.

No larga cola de la choza pequeña y cuando llegamos a la orden de la señora que nos era completamente agradable y muy educado. Me pareció bastante caro para los gofres, lo fueron, pero que estaban verdaderamente deliciosos. Yo estaba completamente satisfecho con la calidad...

On a resent trip my kids had the best ever waffles here, my son had banana with Nutella and ice cream and my daughter had strawberries and clotted cream. Well worth a visit the ladies were brilliant and a good laugh. We are visiting again soon and hope they will be open at half term October so we can visit again. Don't miss out you won't be disappointed x

We've been coming to Woolacombe for a few years, but had never visited here as we rarely eat in Woolacombe in the evenings. We were missing out, not only did we discover this place but also some other treats.The portions are generous, the menu extensive and the staff are super friendly, it's reasonably priced too. Like others we didn't bother with dessert at the pub, but grabbed a waffle to sit and watch the sunset with. Perfect!

visited here twice really scrum my waffles. make sure you have a light tea if going here for afters as they are filling,maybe few more options on menu would help. great.

Amazing waffles (enjoyed by my kids). Huge, and cooked to order. Amazing selection with loads of different toppings and combinations to choose from.

When we stay Woolacombe we always end our evenings (14 in total ) with a visit here, great selection of ice creams and delicious pancakes......we have a St.Benard dog and she to likes the service!!

Great quality genuine Belgian waffles - lots of flavours, very large and extremely filling. Fresh waffles with a variety of fillings - banana, cherry etc. The clotted cream option is very rich and filling. Waffles made from scratch in waffle maker - crispy, warm, gooey and moreish.We looked at the pub dessert menu but decided to come here instead - good choice. I would recommend the smaller option as they are very filling.

Big chief waffles are synonymous with Woolacombe and you should have one very time you visit this village. Sit outside and watch the world go by with your amazing waffle

Every time we visit Woolacombe, we have to get a waffle from here! Big Chief Waffles offer a big variety of toppings and never fail to disappoint!! The lady who has served here for many years is lovely and the waffles taste amazing - they're a must-have on our holidays to Devon!

In one week trip we ended up here four times after bodyboarding (party of four). Expect to pay 'pudding' prices and probably have to queue but never to be disappointed.

Our first visit to Big Chief Waffles and it won't be our last. The waffles were delicious with lots of fillings to choose from, definitely good value for money.

I have visited Woolacombe many times over the past 20 years and feel compelled to tell you that the old guy serving here was awful! I asked a couple of questions about waffle size and takeaway trays as we wanted to purchase 4 to eat back at our caravan.The guy sighed, rolled his eyes and was generally very unpleasant. Considering I was about to spend at least £10 on cooked batter mix I thought my custom would be valued a little more. This continued for some minutes whilst he complained when looking for suitable packaging materials (PAPER WOULD HAVE BEEN FINE). I ended up turning on my heel and walking off due to the disgusting attitude we were met with. As previously stated, I have been coming here for years and love Croyde and Woolacombe, and the Red Barn is always on our to do list...However, best to avoid the waffle Hut at all costs. If you dont want to do the job mate get a job where you don't have to mix with people. Shocking service!!!

best waffle in the uk,freshly cooked by a lovely lady,i had banana and choc sauce and lush ice cream,10 out of 10,im going back for another soon

My husband and I took our two young children to this wonderful Icecream and waffle hut which is by the Woolacombe Bay itself. The food is delicious and the service is to an excellent standard. We highly recommend you visit if you like icecream and waffles

Big Chief never disappoints either in or out of season. A visit to Woolacombe is not complete without a waffle from here

oh wow! we have had quiet a few waffle combos from here over the last couple of years. and each one as been yummy!on our last visit we had the fresh strawberries, vanilla ice cream and waffle combo, these were cooked fresh to order by the very charming lady in the hut.can't wait for the spring to arrive and see you open again, a great excuse to get on my harley and ride to woolacombe for a sweet treat.

For type of visit I put "business" because we mostly ended up with the waffles for 'breakfast' at work! Healthy we know;)There's not that much to say - the hut has been owned and ran by the same woman for many years and the waffles are consistently delicious. Freshly made with numerous toppings to choose from, and have never, ever had a problem (although I would advise against getting cream or ice cream on a windy day as the cream melts on the hot waffles then the paper plate flicks in the wind and you end up wearing your cream/ice cream... Nice!) If you're after something sweet then I'd highly recommend.

This is by far the best place to get waffles, been coming here for years and can't ever resist the temptation of a great big waffle with loads of toppings :) see you soon :)

This place is very close to being a five rating. We have had waffles here a couple of times and it is certainly value for money and delicious. Your waffles are cooked in front of you and there are plenty of options. The only issue is that they are served on very flimsy paper plates and with a plastic fork. You need to find a seat asap. The ice cream melts and the plate folds, danger danger!! But it is worth the risk. Be brave!!

Amazing I could not keep my daughter away. The lady making the waffles is lovely and the pudding itself was very tasty. Do have a waffle before your leave.

Had the Nutella and icecream waffle on multiple occasions, really friendly staff, possibly quite a long wait if you have a big order or there's people in front but definitely worth it

if in Woolacombe you must find time and space for a waffle, they are the dogs dooda's!Good value for money and very filling, my daughter who has never been a waffle fan, loved these, so for me that is recommendation enough

A nice, large, calorie busting waffle enjoyed after some time on the chilly beach....nice, but not cheap

Excellent waffles and ice cream, a must visit if in the area, sit on a bench opposite name watch the world go by while enjoying the yummy Nutella waffle !

A small unassuming shack serving up great waffles and ice cream. Staff have good rapport with customers, and when we went there was a considerable queue, well worth the wait! Large portions, and service with a smile. Exactly what British seasides need!

As soon as my son found this we were daily visitors. The waffles are fresh and very, very large! Do not attempt to eat one after a large meal.

Charming little place offering delicious freshly baked Waffles with any filling of your choise. There´s also got a good variety of Farmer Tom´s icecream, soft icecream and Shmoos. I know this place since 10 years - a must to visit when you are in Woolacombe!

Prior to visiting Woolacombe, I took a peep at the reviews of this place and thought yep I'll try it out.I had a soft ice cream and syrup waffle at £4 and seemed good value considering the size of it. There's plenty of fillings to choose from.The lady is German and has been there for 5 years she told me.

Unusual little hut on the main road of the village run by a heavily tattooed women who is really friendly and a good laugh! She gave us a gigantic waffle filled with yummy treats well worth the money and so tasty if in the area you have to give this place a try!

This is another place recommended to us, and now a visit here is a must every time we are in Woolacombe. You will almost always have to queue, but don't let that put you off, patience is a virtue, especially here! Not a cheap snack/dessert by any means, but you get what you pay for, and here you get a HUGE portion of freshly cooked-to-order waffle with whichever filling/s you desire. Nutella, bananas (fresh, not horrible old blackened ones!), strawberries, cherries, clotted cream, scoop ice cream, whipped ice cream....I could go on all day, but needless to say there are MANY combinations to try. Even my extremely fussy, never-tries-anything little boy has tried and liked these heavenly waffles. Can't wait to go back!

We love these waffles. Theres always a queue- which speaks for itself. A little highlight to our day on one of Europe's top beaches :)

Oh wow!!! These waffles are amazing!!!!!!! I suppose quite expensive nearly £5 each but my goodness they are worth it. The lady who serves is lovely and helpful and boy does she know how to make waffles!! Totally recommend the Waffle, nutella and soft ice cream! Umm, I can't wait to go back!

Lovely food - glad I had read the reviews before going, as I may have missed it ! (Next to crazy golf). The lady who served us was lovely, too! Put a smile on my face! (I couldn't eat all of mine)

We are regulars in Woolacombe and no trip/holiday is complete without a vist to this little wonder. No matter what you order it's always fresh and full of taste. If you are anywhere near woolacombe you MUST pay them a vist

It's an easy place to find, just follow your nose. The smell is just amazing and these are not mini portions. My daughter recommends the waffles with Nutella and Mint Choc Chip icecream

These waffles are great... The Banana and Toffee one served with clotted cream ice cream is my recommendation... They aren't the cheapest around but they are really tasty ....

There's always a queue here and we're always in it! Such a rad selection of waffles and a must whenever we go to Woolacombe. We love big chief!

Lovely little place, the ever present queue tells it's own story, nice choice of ice cream flavours and waffle toppings, Woolacombe wouldn't be the same without Big Chief Waffles........

It's something of a tradition to visit the Big Chief for ice cream and waffles. They always have a friendly service, and the waffles of offer will not disappoint. Our favorites are pear and nutella with clotted cream or cherry and cream. The ice cream is also really tasty and comes in some interesting flavours. Once when my son was little he dropped his waffle of the steps and the lady was kind enough to make him another one. Big Chief is part of Woolacombe and long may it stay.