Locations: North Lombard and N. Brandon & N. Mississippi and N. Fremont
Description: The cutest little waffle stands in North Portland. Heck, the only waffle stands in Portland. Yet these are no mere waffles. These are waffles elevated to a new art form. Imagine large round “old school” waffles made fresh to order (the thin kind with the small indents, not Belgian waffles), stuffed, spread and folded into a type of giant burrito-sandwich hybrid with all kinds of inspired fillings both sweet or savory. Or both.
The Sausage and Maple waffle is dangerous stuff: a slight crunch from the outside of the waffle, then the slight saltiness of the sausage patties, then the sweetness of maple syrup combined into some kind of new food of the gods. ($4.00). A more savory choice is the Ham and Cheese with either cheddar or smoked Gouda ($4.00). The heat of the waffle makes the cheese melt perfectly into the ham while the waffle holes soak it all up for one giant comforting breakfast or lunch sandwich that is sure to keep you satiated for hours.
Sweet waffle choices include the basic Butter and Powder Sugar ($2.00) or the Peanut Butter & Jelly ($3.50). Or try one of the more complex and decadent things like the sugar coma inducing Black Forest with Nutella and Blackberry Jam ($3.50) or the S’More that comes with sweet as sin Mallow Fluff and more of that excellent Nutella ($3.50).
Beverages include all your usual espresso drinks or coffee (12 oz coffee is only 1.00!), Italian sodas, good old fashioned egg creams, and a limeade drink. They even serve my childhood favorite Ovaltine, either solo in milk or mixed in their signature Maltball Mocha ($3.00 for a 12 oz).
The location is a bit off the beaten track for some, the ambiance is very strip mall parking lot and there is only one uncovered picnic table for dining which makes Flavour Spot not the easiest choice. No matter, I’d happily brave traffic down Interstate Ave. to eat a Flavour Spot waffle sitting on the wet pavement in the pouring rain. Yes, they are that good.
Sample Menu: Please refer to the Flavour Spot Website for their whole menu.
Hours: Mon-Fri 6:30-3:00, Saturday 8-3, Sunday 8-3
Phone: 503-289-YUMM
Website: www.flavourspot.com
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A nice little bonus is on the weekends there’s usually NYTimes available to read while dining or waiting. Score!
Fun and Yummy. love the service with a smile!
After driving by for the past 3 years, never stopping by. I came across this website with this page saying it was Highly Recommended. Waffles are my sweet spot. I now take my kids here on the weekend, and we usually get the sweet cream and jam and they are delicious. The waffles are crisp yet not tough. I had their Sausage and maple and was not a fan, but that is just my taste. Their original with powdered suagr and butter literally melt in your mouth. My kids beg to go here!
Worth every penny!
Now that I have read your review, I just have to stop by this place for some extraordinairy waffles next time I visit Portland. Nutella on waffles is great!