Twelve cafes to get a Waffle On

AU79The beautifully designed AU79 in Abbotsford offers diners a Bombe Alaska Waffle which consists of a Belgium waffle with yuzu and orange gel, passionfruit curd, raspberry sauce, seasonal fruits, Italian meringue and ice cream. With coffee roasted onsite brunch goers can’t go wrong. 27/29 Nicholson St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, +61 (03) 9429 0138

Black WaffleWith six indulgent waffle options including the Wonderland - with sprinkles, strawberries and marshmallows - Bananas 4 Nutella, Citrus Ricotta and more – wafficionados will think they’ve died and gone to Hazelnut Heaven. Also offers premium gelato ice-cream flavour in black waffle cones. 262 High St, Northcote VIC 3070

Grand Trailer ParkThe Waffle Sandwich features an Oreo Parfait, and A GIANTWAFFLESTACK, that serves four and comes with a jar of Nutella – so it's secret that Grand Trailer Park is nuts about waffles. As impressive as the dessert menu is the rooftop restaurant’s burger menu, the David Chang comes complete with a slice of beetroot as well as American mustard. 87 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Vic, 3000

Waffle OnA hole in the wall eatery in one of Melbourne’s iconic laneways with specially imported ingredients from Belgium and waffles cooked to order while diners watch on. The Royale Waffle with the vanilla ice-cream and the hot chocolate and fresh strawberries is the pick of the bunch washed down with a flat white. Shop 9 Degraves Street Melbourne, +61 3 0401 408 168

Dead Man EspressoPopular with locals as well as weekend visitors to South Melbourne Market, Dead Man Espresso has plain waffles, waffles with berry compote and mascarpone cheese, bacon with maple syrup or the  Deadman chicken waffles with fried chicken with maple syrup. 35 Market Street, South Melbourne, +61 3 9696 3912

Bowery to WilliamsburgAmerican eatery Bowery to Williamsburg offers southern fried chicken waffles with spiced butter, chipotle dressing and maple syrup, vanilla berry, or the Elvis, Grilled banana, whipped peanut butter mousse, smoked bacon, pure maple syrup. Perfectly located for visitors to fill up on waffles and then burn them off with a walk through the art-filled laneways. 16 Oliver Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 +61 3  9077 0162

Cumulus UpAndrew McConnell's famous Duck Waffle is a must-try item on any visit to Cumulus Up, the inner-city wine bar / diner located above Flinders Lane stalwart, Cumulus, which recently celebrated 10 years of service. The crunch of the waffle perfectly contrasts with the creamy foie gras  served on a bed of salty shredded duck with prune paste on top. Yum. F1/45 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000 +61 3 9654 9545

Seven Seeds CarltonCan’t choose between the eggs bennie and the waffles? Diners don’t have to at Seven Seeds in Carlton. The eggs and waffle benedict involves smoked ham hock and cheddar waffle, poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise. Washed down with some of the best coffee in Melbourne, from list of single origin to batch brew, espresso and single serve filter. 114 Berkeley St, Carlton +61 3 9347 8664

La Petite CreperieSelf-proclaimed arrogantly French La Petite Creperie started out as a small kiosk operating on Swanston Street, the crepes and waffles quickly became a hit with local workers and passers by unable to resist the aroma of sweet sticky eggs and vanilla. The business now includes three further kiosks. Swanston Street, (opposite Town Hall) and QV Square.

Time & PlaceThe Mediterranean-leaning offering in the well-to-do Bentleigh area includes an inventive waffle made of falafel served with tahini yoghurt, avocado, pickled red cabbage, a fried egg and a dollop of spicy, fragrant homemade zhug, a Yemeni condiment made with chilli, garlic, fresh herbs, cumin, cardamom, caraway and other spices. 929 Centre Road, Bentleigh East, 3165, +61 3 0466 825 816

Nordic CanteenWith waffles available all day at this Phillip Island canteen, visitors will be able to get their waffle on while waiting for the sun to set and penguins to arrive. Flavours include the destination inspired Island Time and The Woolamai Classic, as well as popular Death by Chocolate, and chook n pig. The restaurant also does themed pop-up dinners and catering for events. 113B Thompson Ave, Cowes VIC 3922, +61 3 0403 651 257

The Sweet Meadow CafeIt calls itself a plant-based health bar, focusing on a vegan menu for health-conscious visitors... but one could be forgiven for assuming these delicious-looking vanilla waffles with berries, housemade ice-cream, chia jam, almond flakes and maple syrup - would sit firmly in the guilty pleasure category. Worth travelling two hours from Melbourne for. 640 High Street, Echuca, Victoria, 3564, +61 (03) 5482 4099