Crispy Waffle — Restaurant in Shorewood

Three stars because my order was hot and the nice people on the phone. I ordered a tropical waffle and a corned beef hash skillet over the phone for pick up. The girl I spoke to was very nice. She said ten mins, I thought wow that's quick considering they're usually busy. So far so good.

We pick up the order and I'm excited because this is my first time getting their food. First box I open, is streaming hot pancakes that smell like burnt butter. I was still hopeful and not really into pancakes anyways. Then second box.. My corned beef hash skillet. Looked piping hot and smelled delicious!

Then the last box, tropical waffle..... our grins turned into what in the actual f is this lol. I was thinking a crispy waffle topped with a fruity syrupy goddess of peaches, strawberry and pineapple with a semi melted pile of whipped cream....not even close. We got a soggy, tuff to cut waffle with uneven chopped strawberries that had leaves of them, canned peaches plopped with bitter small squares of hard pineapple. And no whipped cream lmao. I think I may be expecting too much but for twenty bucks for the order I was hoping they'd meet half way.

Corned beef hash was pretty darn good. Canned corned beef on top of hash browns with a dry no flavor scramble and over a coat of some type of cheese. Still good though and worth the price since there was so much of it.

Would I give them a second chance? Yes, because it was an order over the phone and I see all the other good reviews so I will try lunch and sit down and eat there next time.

But goddang about the waffle. My Dad ate it though so it didn't go to waste. Oh and btw, if you've read this far, we actually did call in and the guy apologized for the whipped cream and said you have to request it next time. So, make sure if you want...

I couldn’t believe this...i "used" to go to Crispy Waffle all the time!!!! To have something different, I ordered tea w/my breakfast, instead of coffee. I asked for "lots of lemon & honey." I was served a tea bag, a cup of hot water, a separate pot of hot water & a tiny glass jar of honey. After 2 cups of tea, I asked for more tea & was told I would have to pay $1.29 if I wanted more. I was so confused... I said I ordered tea, I take it w/honey & lemon..."why" would I get charged for more honey? She said the glass jars of honey cost too much, so you just get "1". When leaving, I spoke to of all people, "The Owner". She was VERY defensive. Told me "she" has to pay for those, so you only get 1 free & for any others you're charged. I said, "You have to pay for everything; eggs, coffee, creamers, ketchup, etc. Would you charge for creamers? This is the price of doing business & to charge extra is just cheap & insulting to your customers that I'm sure you hope come back regularly.". "The Owner" stated she was insulted I called her cheap & even @ McDonald's, you have to pay for extra sauce for your McNuggets. I explained @ "Honey Jam" you can have as much honey & lemon as you'd like. She said, "I'm not "Honey Jam"! & I responded she certainly wasn't McDonald's either! I left & will...

This restaurant ranks number one in Shorewood in my book. Hyperbole and superlatives that I am so trite and mushy with do not match up to this place's menu, quality/quantity of food, thrilling atmosphere, angelic personnel, and the greatest waitress ever: Ms. Crystal. The only hint that I will give has something to do with a "to-LIVE-for" blueberry crepe streaming with fresh blueberries, topped with a mountain of whipped cream, joyfully reminding me of my beloved Father's favorite adornment on any dessert. We used to exclaim, "Dad, would you like some pumpkin pie with your whipped cream?"

Just go. JUST GO. See for yourselves. How wonderful to see any good business prosper. I bring up this point only because more often than otherwise, there is a considerable wait. It's worth it. Believe and you shall see.

The Crispy Waffle is next door (south) to Holy Family Parish, the greatest Church in the world. Yes, it happens to be the lovely dwelling place where I feel blest to attend and participate in liturgies everyday.

Yet I digress...

Give The Crispy Waffle your time and attention. Write back if you are disappointed. I shall stand on...