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- Food & Beverage
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- United States
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- Every August 24
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National Waffle Day celebrates the iconic, versatile breakfast staple every August 24. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in this international treat, whether you prefer them sweet or savory. Gather your favorite toppings and get ready to enjoy waffles at every meal!
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Expected National Waffle Day Deals
While we wait for official 2027 promotions to drop, history shows that National Waffle Day is a prime time for deals. Expect breakfast chains like Waffle House and IHOP to offer discounted waffles or special combos. Grocery stores may feature sales on frozen waffles from brands like Eggo, and syrup companies such as Pearl Milling Company (formerly Aunt Jemima) and Smucker’s often run promotions. Keep an eye out for discounts on waffle makers from brands like Dash, encouraging home cooks to join the fun. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as August 24 approaches.
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Tag @www.nationaltoday.com and use #NationalWaffleDay. Film your favorite waffle recipes, creative toppings, or a ‘waffle-off’ challenge.
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Mention National Today (facebook.com/nationaltoday) and use #NationalWaffleDay. Ask your community to share their go-to waffle spots or family recipes.
National Waffle Day Hero
Cornelius Swartwout
History of National Waffle Day
The contemporary waffles we enjoy today hail from France and Belgium. Earlier versions of the waffle, made of grain flour and water, date back to Ancient Greece. At that time they made obelios, or flat cakes, cooked between hot metal plates. In the Middle ages wafers were made using round plates with images of Jesus, The Crucifiction, and other religious scenes and symbols. Through the centuries both the ingredients and cooking methods of waffle making evolved until finally landing on one of the dozens of common varieties we love today.
The Belgian Waffle made its way over to America during the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, but it wasn’t popular until the 1964 to 1965 World’s Fair was hosted in Queens, New York. The waffle was originally known as the Brussels waffle. It’s defining factors are it’s crispy exterior and light, airy, and fluffy interior. It was served both plain and with whipped cream and sliced strawberries. No one was really attracted to the “Brussels Waffle,” but the family selling them in Queens realized it was due to the name. As soon as they advertised it as a Belgian waffle, they saw a spike in consumer interest and popularity.
Waffle day began in Sweden through a mishap that mixed up similar words meaning waffles and “Our Lady’s Day”. It is celebrated in several European countries by eating waffles, and marks the beginning of spring.
National Waffle Day timeline
The word “waffle” first appears in the English language.
Cornelius Swarthout receives the first waffle iron patent in Troy, New York.
General Electric creates the prototype for the first electric waffle maker
Eggo waffles, the first frozen waffles, make their way to supermarket freezers.
National Waffle Day - Survey Results
National Waffle Day FAQs
When is National Waffle Day?
National Waffle Day 2026 falls on Monday, August 24. It’s a fantastic way to kick off the week with a delicious breakfast or dessert.
How many waffles are consumed in the U.S. annually?
While precise annual figures vary, millions of waffles are consumed in the U.S. each year, both at home and in restaurants. They remain a consistently popular breakfast and brunch item.
Where did waffles originate?
Waffles have a rich history dating back to ancient Greece, where flat cakes were cooked between hot metal plates. The modern waffle evolved in medieval Europe, particularly in Belgium and France, with specialized irons creating their distinctive grid pattern.
What's the difference between a Belgian waffle and an American waffle?
Belgian waffles are typically larger, thicker, and have deeper pockets, making them ideal for holding toppings. They are often made with a lighter, yeast-leavened batter. American waffles, in contrast, are usually thinner, denser, and use baking powder as a leavening agent.
National Waffle Day Activities
Go savory
Waffles aren’t just for breakfast and dessert. Try a garlic and herb batter and use it in place of bread with an entree or as a sandwich.
Get a waffle iron
Time to snag that waffle iron you’ve been thinking about. With endless shapes and designs — including cartoon characters, mini size, and vintage cast iron — you may find, just like waffles, you want more than one.
Eat waffles with other foods
Chicken and waffles are a very popular pair. But what about waffle ham and cheese, waffle pizza, waffle nachos, or waffle s’mores?! Get adventurous. You never know what waffle match made in heaven is out there waiting for you.
5 FACTS ABOUT WAFFLES THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
Choices, choices
There are at least 13 prominent types of waffles.
Super Size Me
The world’s largest waffle flips out the griddle at a whopping eight feet and 110 pounds.
New country, new twists
Belgium style waffles are by far the most popular around the world, but every country from the United States to Hong Kong has its own unique cultural twists.
Ingredients for maximum fluff
Peaked egg whites folded into the batter, club soda, and cornstarch can make your waffles extra fluffy.
Waffle parties
Early Americans, including Thomas Jefferson, threw waffle frolics, parties with the sole purpose of feasting on waffles.
Why We Love National Waffle Day
New shapes
Waffles can be made into all kinds of shapes from states to floral damask patterns. We love enjoying one of our favorite foods with a new look.
Savory and sweet
We love the versatility of waffles because we can have them at every meal. With cheese, ice cream, fried chicken, savory sauces, chocolate, dipped, fried, on a stick... the choices are endless.
An international delight
A thin and crispy caramel filled stroopwafel in Germany or a hot waffle topped with three kinds of gelato in Italy? A local dive diner serving up a classic waffle breakfast or a new up and coming cafe with waffle topped bloody marys? We love traveling, near and far, sampling as many waffle delicacies as we can.
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