I once predicted in a tweet that there was a Brie, Basil and Bacon waffle in my future and today it came to be. My husband Rob and I went to Sweet Iron Waffles in downtown Seattle. Tucked away next to the Jimmy John's on Third Avenue between Seneca and Union is this small shop that cranks out a small part of culinary heaven, traditional Liege (leej) Belgian waffles.
My choice, the three B waffle was a tastebud treat. The traditional Liege waffle, for those of you that didn't follow the link, is made with a brioche type of raised dough that incorporates pearl sugar. So even though I chose a savory option, the waffle itself was sweet. The sugar also gives the waffle a glistening crunch that would stand up to a syrupy and fruity topping without sogging out ala IHOP, but I digress. Back to my waffle...warm, sweet and crunchy waffle topped with Val de Saone brie melting from the heat of the waffle, topped with fresh basil chiffonade and crispy Applegate bacon. In true male fashion, Rob chose the Bacon waffle. A perfectly simple concoction of waffle, topped wit
h a generous portion of the aforementioned bacon and drizzled with pure maple syrup.
Waffle schmaffle, why venture into the outskirts of Seattle's financial district for a waffle? Well, honestly, what first drew my attention to it is the fact that the little girl shown on the website happens to be the granddaughter of a woman I work with (no relation to the shop); second, it is the only place I know of that serves savory waffles. Hmmm, the thought of a savory waffle makes my heart go pitter-patter so, off we went.
My choice, the three B waffle was a tastebud treat. The traditional Liege waffle, for those of you that didn't follow the link, is made with a brioche type of raised dough that incorporates pearl sugar. So even though I chose a savory option, the waffle itself was sweet. The sugar also gives the waffle a glistening crunch that would stand up to a syrupy and fruity topping without sogging out ala IHOP, but I digress. Back to my waffle...warm, sweet and crunchy waffle topped with Val de Saone brie melting from the heat of the waffle, topped with fresh basil chiffonade and crispy Applegate bacon. In true male fashion, Rob chose the Bacon waffle. A perfectly simple concoction of waffle, topped wit
h a generous portion of the aforementioned bacon and drizzled with pure maple syrup.Portland favorite, Stumptown coffee rounded out our morning meal and helped our Sunday get off to a great start. Would I go there again? Yes, next time 'round I'm going for the date and blue cheese waffle. Simpl
y and smartly decorated with three small tables and a coffee condiment bar, Sweet Iron provided a little ray of sunshine on a gray and rainy morning.
y and smartly decorated with three small tables and a coffee condiment bar, Sweet Iron provided a little ray of sunshine on a gray and rainy morning. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention they're doing their part to keep it green - TaterWare cutlery, compostable plates, everything but lids and straws.
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