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Liege waffles (REAL Belgian waffles) are nothing like the Belgian waffle you order for breakfast at the place around the corner. These waffles, American "Belgian waffles," are made from a pancake-like batter and are often served crispy with butter and syrup, or if you're feeling adventurous, with a sugary strawberry concoction and whipped cream.

Liege waffles are made with more of a dough. This dough is yeast-based and contains Belgian pearled sugar which caramelizes throughout the waffle as it cooks. This caramelization, combined with the chewy inside of the cooked waffle and the slightly crispy outside is an entirely unique experience. Nothing can quite compare with a fresh, hot Liege waffle, sprinkled with pearl sugar, and served with a cappuccino. Or, if you prefer, a Liege waffle topped with scoops of gelato, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream.

That being said, finding Liege waffles outside of Belgium is not the easiest task. Luckily, in a city as diverse and foodie-oriented as Chicago, one has several options. To find these places, you simply need to do a little research. Once you've found these places, the next step is obvious - go try them!! But, if you are like a majority of Chicagoans, you don't have a lot of time to go hunt down the perfect Liege waffle. But that's more than okay - I'll help you out. Over the next few days I'll be visiting the Liege waffle places I've found in the Gold Coast/Lincoln Park area and tell you whether they're worth your time or not.

Laat eten!