The Waffle House in St Albans

Great service and the waffles are always fantastic!

After years of hearing how good it is from friends and family I finally tried The Waffle House. We sat inside near some of the old mill machinery, visible through some glass windows, very atmospheric. The food was fantastic and the service was great from the young guy who was looking after our section.

Great hidden place for breakfast and lunch, must visit

Busy! but excellent food and drinks, slightly pricy but overall a great experience.

Soooo busy - the queue was nearly onto the road! Other than that the food was delicious and service was very quick and attentive. Would recommend as a one-off treat due to the prices (£15 roughly per dish).

Great food. Really good with allergies. Only issue is you have to queue and can't dictate where you sit so you might be in the tent/ marquee outside the main building.

The staff were very disrespectful. One of the waiters spat at me on his way to the front. Another spat in my food whilst handing it to me (although by accident it was still gross). The glass cups were dirty and utensils as well. Would recommend other guests to look at their meal carefully.

Been coming here for years, and still frightfully confused over what kind of cusine they serve - pizza, kebabs, Chinese, cat food?! It’s anyone’s guess.

Delectable banana flapjack and eggs royale. Nice weather and yummy milkshake!

We ordered the fried chicken waffle and it was amazing! The restaurant is lovely and I felt very well looked after by the staff. Would recommend to anyone visiting St Albans!

Lovely welcome. Particularly loved the Hot Dutch Apple waffle with cream & added hazelnuts and chocolate sauce.

Lovely place. Been here a couple of times. Limited menu but indeed very tasty. Vegetarian options are very limited. Amazing dessert. I ordered sliced avocado on side for my baby, don't think the portion did justice to the price. That was the only disappointment. They should have a few options at reasonable price for kids.

I'm actually very disappointed with the experience. First of all the place is freezing cold inside (not patio part but actually indoors), I was looking forward to trying the food but again, disappointment. The food lacked flavour and came cold after about an hour wait (monday morning so didn't expect it to be busy). Definitely not worth the price and genuinely even after adding salt and pepper it still tasted bland. Shame as friends recommended the place so I had high hopes. The only good thing about the place is the staff, lovely and friendly.

Ee can't get enough of this place... opens your mind up to what you can have as a waffle / topping!!! Curry and onion bhaji waffle is a must!!! Delicious 😋

food is great. but often have long queue.

Didn't like the dessert waffle didn't taste nice not enough vegetarian vegan options and a bit overpriced for waffles etc that didn't even taste particularly nice the place was okay but won't be going back I doubt unless the vegetarian vegan options improve and desserts improve especially the dessert waffle a nice place tho. 🤔🤔🧇 🧇

Very nice place a little outside of London. It has a lot of vegetarian options and also offers gluten-free waffles. The food is really very good, even the gluten-free one is made very well and they are very attentive to those with allergies. There are 2 small points against it, you can't book, and for a group of nine people we were they didn't move the tables but made us put in two separate tables, without being able to join them. Another small point against it is that if it rains, they have awnings, but in some places it drizzles inside and the floor is completely wet. All in all, however, I highly recommend it, especially to those looking for gluten-free and vegetarian options.

Delicious food. Really high standard, although the prices are quite high considering the portion size. The place itself and everything around it are in a beautiful, typically English style.

Went their with family of 2 kids. Very friendly staff. It may have been what we ordered, but perhaps our expectations were too high. We ordered plain waffles with vanilla, béchamel and mushroom, and chocolate, which were all very nice and great value for money, but not “special”. We’ll come again, but maybe we’ll try the seasonal specials.

Not for me.. cold chopped ham on a waffle with a bit of sauce is not good food or worth £13.50. Service, not that great, but they add 10% service charge to your bill, so you pay for service either way. The menu is dull and needs more thought and effort. IMO Don't bother. Better places to eat in the area, with more of a wow factor. Also didn't feel comfortable, and when it rains, you get wet whilst inside.

come on weekdays during the day, so you don't need to queue which is very nice. I tried the butterfly chicken with waffle, which is nice but will not surprise you with the taste, I think a little bit pricey but still worth to try. 5 star for the staff service, very welcome

The Waffle House delivered on flavor during our busy Mother's Day visit. My Mexican Adobo waffle was packed with taste, hitting all the right notes despite the slightly tough pork. My wife absolutely enjoyed her chicken waffle too! While the wait in the rain was less than ideal (umbrellas for queuing guests would be a welcome addition), the food made it worthwhile. We'll definitely return, but we'll aim for a less crowded time for our next outing. Suggestion: Offering umbrellas for guests waiting in the rain would greatly improve the customer experience, especially during busy periods.

Nice rustic atmosphere. Lovely savoury and sweet waffles available.

Average food. Its waffles at the end of the day. Everything is organic and free range, etc. Probably to justify the quite high prices. I completely fail to understand the hype. Also, they don't take bookings, and then only give you 2h30 parking before giving you a fine, at the same time you have to wait average of 1h in a queue at the door (again no bookings). Meaning you end up with circa 1h30 to eat. Probably fine if a couple. Definitely not if a group. Definitely do not subscribe to this type of business model and don't think anyone should.

Tasty food, great ambience, fast service.

Came for dinner and everything was delicious with great service

Take the train from London's Fourth District to St Alban and you'll get to The Waffle House in about an hour. Even on a rainy day, we have to queue up, which proves how supportive the foodies are. After waiting for a while, we were seated, which is so fast! My friends and I each tried the salted waffle (mushroom cheese/avocado & chickpea puree) which was so delicious! You can choose from three waffle flavors: original, wheat, or vegan. After I was full, I felt that it was not enough for my throat, so I encore the sweet triple chocolate waffle. Fortunately, it is not too sweet! It’s best to eat it together with coffee☕️! I’m thinking of trying other flavors of waffle next time

One of my most favourite places for meeting friends in St Albans. Love their whole meal waffle with pecan nuts with mint tea or coffee. I've been there countless times bringing numerous friends and they ALL love it. There are always plenty of parking in the yard, alfresco eating and drinking and friendly staff. If you eat too much, don't worry, the cathedral park is right opposite and you can take a walk around the lake. In my opinion, it's a perfect place in many ways. Highly recommend it.

Gorgeous food, great service. I would personally recommend the avocado and Humours waffle and death by chocolate waffle!!

Awesome service and food, really enjoyed our visit. Arrived at 09.30, perfect time before it gets really busy. Loved it.

Lovely food, plenty of staff around for service. Prices fair. Portions fine (not OTT but not small). We enjoyed it and brought the dog for dog-friendly dining

Great waffles, good for G/F. Can get crowded

Came in for lunch on a Sunday, there was a long queue but it moved pretty quickly so wait was about 25min which was ok. The food was great, everything we tried was tasty and arrived quick, service was also spot on.

It was ok. We were put out of the way in a side room, so it was a little tricky getting the attention of a member of staff to order food or drinks. Holding a tray of hot drinks near the head of a toddler is a bad idea!. Luckily, disaster averted. It was ok.

Lovely food and ambience. Staff lovely.

Waffles are fabulous but sit outside if you can.

Always busy, so may have to wait for in a queue for table. Quick service when seated, in and out in no time. Lots of chicken with these dishes

I used to come here so much as it was an amazing place for food and a great atmosphere. I’ve been today, driving an hours journey to get there, only to feel a bit underwhelmed. I ordered the salmon and scrambled eggs which for £13 was a smaller portion size than I was expecting, it had only 1 tomato which seemed a bit pointless. I came with my baby son and whilst they claim to be a family friendly restaurant, the highchairs don’t have trays, which is extremely unhelpful when feeding a young baby who, like all babies, has a tendency to throw food! Consequently a lot went on the floor which then cannot be salvaged (because it is paving stone). The area in the restaurant which we were seated was very hot and this was acknowledged by the waiter. It made my baby uncomfortable and grouchy and resulted in us having to leave far earlier than I would have liked. All in all, a bit disappointed.

All five stars for me, food, service, atmosphere, I couldn't have a better time with my family, it was a lovely Sunday brunch and I look forward to visiting again. Only advice, on Sundays it gets a bit busy (as it should) but the queue moves pretty fast, so don't let that discourage you, it's totally worth the wait.

Very long queue. Cannot reserve a table.

As always Waffle House is the best. We have been here so many times over the years and the food is just amazing. Now they have dinner service. Fantastic new menu. Lovely flavours. They serve vegan and vegetarian options as well.

Best garlic waffle! The chicken thighs satay was also very tasty and beetroot & feta was delicious.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Waffle House, and it was truly an amazing experience! From the moment I walked in, the warm and inviting atmosphere set the stage for a delightful meal. The staff’s exceptional service, marked by genuine smiles and attentiveness, made the visit even more enjoyable. Now, let’s talk about the star of the show – the waffles. They were nothing short of perfection! Golden brown, crispy on the outside, and fluffy on the inside, each bite was a symphony of flavors. The menu variety and quality exceeded my expectations. What sets Waffle House apart, though, is not just the delectable food but the overall ambiance and the staff’s commitment to making patrons feel like valued guests. It’s evident that they take pride in creating a memorable dining experience. Whether you’re a waffle enthusiast or simply looking for a place with outstanding service, Waffle House is a definite winner. I left with a satisfied palate and a smile on my face, eager to return for another delightful meal. Highly recommended!

Delicious food and excellent service!

Good Great interior and atmosphere Good food Note: On weekend, will probably need to queue for 20/30mins

Superb friendly and efficient service, and lovely food. Not been there for many years and enjoyed returning and certainly will be back! Yes, there was a queue, but it moved quickly.

Great food, cozy atmosphere, and wonderful staff.

Food even better (visited a lot over the years). Prompt hard working staff.

Lovely staff excluding some team leader lady believe she is Romanian ( such poor manners in my honest opinion she has to be retrained or just fired on the spot )

Delicious foods and lovely atmosphere.

If you like waffles then this is the place for you. It has a new menu her so the quality has improved from good to excellent. Great for lunch or dinner. Good option this week was the braised beef. I would recommend it but leave some room for me!

Still with plenty of it's pre-Covid charm, the food choice at the Waffle House is now more limited. Some old favourites - such as the spiced fruit waffle - have very sadly disappeared from the menu. The addition of a licence to sell alcohol is popular with younger people but it makes the restaurant not such a popular venue for families with young children. Maybe that's what the proprietors want. On the basis of one recent visit, there was not the same friendly rapport between diners and staff.

I can't remember the last time I had waffles. I found this place whilst looking at historic pubs in St Albans. It's not a pub, but the building is really lovely historic and quirky. Very beautiful. The beetroot, goats cheese, kale...etc waffle was very nice 😃 Great staff too.

5 stars in my opinion is too little. The long queue at the start is definitely worth it, the location is brilliant with students from st Alban's school going in the afternoon and tonnes of parking round the back, very nice quaint garden with a fish pond, then you have the main building and the tent (extension to the main building), the staff are extremely friendly and promptly take you to your seat and give menus. There are big and small tables so can defiantly suit bigger families. The food is delicious and very fast to arrive, (the Sunday banoffee is my favourite). Once you are finished or whenever you like really you can go and see the old mill at the back of the building. Which is free to all people, it's almost like a little museum. Overall amazing food, amazing staff, amazing interior, amazing service and amazing location. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Super friendly staff and extremely fast service could not ask for more. The waffles was the best I have had and hash brown was delicious.

This was such a beautiful Sunday breakfast spot in a nicely quaintly and secluded section of St Albans where you get to imbibe in the January winter while also enjoying a very satisfying waffle breakfast. The waffles and syrup were absolutely define only almost matched by the mushrooms, bacon, and sausages...I will definitely be coming back.

I absolutely love the waffle house! We visited the one in South Africa many times when we lived there and it’s wonderful to have this GEM 💎 on our doorstep in St Albans, this morning was particularly cozy with the fireplace roaring and absolutely gorgeous coffee and food! Great service with friendly waiters 10/10

Nice afternoon waffle and coffee. A little on the pricy side. Not quite to the standard of Belgium waffles. But an enjoyable afternoon tea. Sitting outside in a marquee was okay as it was well-heated but cold air around my feet.

Long standing restaurant serving all things waffle. The garlic butter waffle was drenched in so much buttery goodness that I had to go to the Cathedral to confess for eating such a heavenly and sinful dish. More so, I was blown away by the savoury breakfast waffle with perfectly poached eggs and a velvety hollandaise. On the sweet front, both the cheesecake and pecan waffles did not disappoint. Food is pricy and there is normally a queue at the door so arrive early. Be careful about the staff casually upselling ice cream or guacamole for the waffles…everything is chargeable.

Love waffle house. Though wasn't impressed being placed outside in cold and no heater on as one family had a dog. After my child complaining she was cold I raised this and we were moved in side beside a cosy fire. This nearly spoilt our visit.

I had visited The Waffle House many times before but this was my first visit for an evening meal. As per previous times the food was of a very high standard and the service also very good. At the time of my visit it had only been serving the evening menu for a short time but there appeared to by many people there. You will need to book for the evening but it is worth it! Very enjoyable!

Really great food. Seated nine of us with ease and very quickly on a busy day between Xmas and NY. Really pleasant and polite team of staff. We’ve been going for years and never disappointed.

Can't fault this place took my wife and baby to it over Christmas break. Really enjoyed the breakfast and obviously we ordered a sweet waffle dish. Beautiful location situated within a beautiful old mill building. Unique spot 👌 definitely will return soon..

Met friends at the waffle house for lunch as they do savoury waffles as well as sweet. I found the menu very limited on the savoury side and they had run out of some dishes. I have a few food intolerances which they tried to cater for. Yhe restaurant was busy so didn't see our server apart from taking the order and serving. Could have really done with a bit more attention for more drinks etc .

Mostly style over substance here. Food was fine but all in all it was very expensive. Had the pulled pork which was nice, and the deconstructed cheesecake (partner thought the plums were the best bit, I thought they were tasteless). Kids had a gluten free cheese and mushroom and chocolate waffles. It all looked likely presented but taste didn’t match it. We had to queue 20m (this is normal) and the heating system just seemed to annoy folks at different levels of heat. Very disappointing given the rating of this place, I’d say it just wasn’t worth it.

The waffle is excellent. It is a great breakfast place. Enjoy!

Always come to the waffle house for breakfast around Christmas time with my daughter. Always love the latte and the full breakfast waffle covered in syrup! Only downside this time was being sat in the tent thing outside which was a little cold until the heater came on but it was minor!

Great food, vegan and gluten free options, friendly service. Can’t book and have to queue to get in but it’s worth it and you don’t feel rushed and the ambiance is great and there’s parking too.

Haven't been back to this place in years having moved away from the area but when a school friend was visiting back from Australia how could we not choose this location? What a lovely lunch we had!! It's just as wonderful as I remember it & just as accommodating!! Menu had been dusted but also included the old classics like the Dutch apple. I went for the bbq pulled pork this time to try something new & wasn't disappointed Thankyou to all the staff for a wonderful lunch.

Always happy to come here, the staff are lovely and the food is delicious

The waffle house was busy and there was a great atmosphere. I can’t wait to come back!

Only vegan friendly after 12pm! I went there in October with my mother and daughter for breakfast as it is one of my daughter's favourite places to eat. Until 12pm we were only allowed to select from the breakfast menu, which did not have any vegan options, despite offering vegan waffles. When I asked the waitress if I could just have a bit of hummus on a waffle I was told that it wasn't an option until 12pm, which was about an hour away. As a result I sat there without a waffle and watched my mother and daughter eat. Waiting staff are mostly disinterested college students from local schools (I know because my ex-wife teaches a fair few of them!) Went back about a month later but got tired of queuing after roughly half an hour of very little movement. Despite there being plenty of empty seats outside, apparently they were moving everyone inside due to impending rain. We would have been happy to sit and take our chances, and if we had been seated would have been able to finish our meal well before the rain. Frustration was compounded by the young man with a man-bun responsible for seating, prioritising laughing and joking and showing things on his phone to another member of staff rather than trying to move the queue along.

Service was amazing. Food always on point. Had a table of 7 and cost 150£ . Love this place

We were here mid-morning and were seated in the cosy cottage part of the Waffle House. Enjoyed our coffee, and banana waffle very much. There was a lovely throng, and the staff were very pleasant.

This place is definitely worth standing in a long queue for! The food is tasty, the service is good and it’s set in very nice surroundings. Despite the long queues to get in, the queue does go down quite quickly so you don’t end up waiting too long. You might even get to see some swans while you wait! It’s a good thing you can’t book and I actually prefer it like that. The portions are a good size and you can tell the ingredients used are of a good quality. Highly recommend!

Been twice now and service was great both times.

This place is ideal for all your waffle meals while catching up with your friends and family. Super family friendly, amazing food, great service and lovely location. Highly recommend

The death by chocolate one was so good

Best waffle I've ever tried. The combination of waffles with different kind of foods was perfect and delicious. You should try it for sure

Look, the food is great and the service was good. You can't reserve so you know you're going to wait. What isn't great is that on a cool rainy day being sat in a tent in a car park results in an unpleasant experience. Go on a mild and dry day and wear a jumper. Prepare for ultra humidity otherwise.

NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GO THERE We are a family of 6 and we used there car park which has a 2 hour time limit. The service was slow and they got our order wrong so we exceeded the time limit. We spent £179 on food there and then got a £100 parking ticket. Went back to ask them to help as it was their fault. They did nothing. I'm never going there again.

Very delicious food, and good service, yes you are outside, but you're in a heated canopy (I was sitting in a t-shirt in November). Lovey food that tastes amazing! Definitely recommend!

My waffle was absolutely delicious. This was the Hummus and Avocado waffle. There is also a ham cheese and mushroom one

Nice restaurant serving waffles with a variety of sweet and savoury toppings. Service was friendly but slow. Waffles were excellent, freshly made and crispy on the outside soft inside. Food was superb. They have plenty of parking

First visit today. Lovely food and service, will definitely come again

Fantastic waffles! Could have eaten everything on menu. 20 minute wait which was ok but very well organised. Service, spot on!

Absolutely amazing service and the best waffles with such a variety of toppings, saa a court or sweet

good service, great food, can't really complain aside from the long queues. overall worth coming once in a while for breakfast/lunch.

So nice to finally eat in a place with smiley, efficient and friendly staff! Waffle House quite clearly run well, other restaurants should take a look at the service! Really enjoyable lunch, buzzy atmosphere and a breath of fresh air. Banoffee waffle and Meatball waffles will def be a weekly thing for me! Tgese guys know how to make coffee too! Small queue but worth the wait, didn't feel rushed and the staff were all lovely. Will def visit again

Nice little restaurant that is in an old mill. Food is nice and the open wood fire place is great on chilly days

What a place!! Amazing setting in St.Albans by the park.We were a group of 10 people, including children, and the queue for lunch on a sunday (or actually, any other day of the week) is quite long, about 45 minutes, but it is worthy indeed.We ordered quite a few waffles from the savoury menu and all were delicious, especially the chicken butter.The sweet waffles didn't dissapoint,too, and were very tasty.I'll mention the cheese cake as the one some of us like the most.Not cheap, but a real treat!

Interesting venue with some of the original waterwheel machinery on display. Great waffles and excellent service every time we’ve been.

Very expensive, first and last time in there. Nice food but charged for cream on top of waffle with £2,60, bit expensive....one client minus.

Definitely a must go. Tried the blueberry& bacon waffle and the combination was amazing!

Lovely food but could do with a refurbished x

Wow. We were recommended by a friend and it was delicious. Worth the detour on the way back to North Yorkshire!

The food was really nice but the presentation of the place was a bit off and the food was nice but on the waffle there was to much chocolate sauce

We waited 30 minutes in the queue, but, it’s worth waiting

Great place really enjoyed it. Some parts need decorating but still nice food

The food is of great quality and variety. There's always something new to try on their Specials Board. I love the waffle house. Service is always great!