Taste of Belgium on Vine Street in Cincinnati’s Over-the-Rhine neighborhood has been one of the city’s most celebrated Belgian waffle and breakfast destinations since Jean-François Flechet opened it, building a menu around the authentic Liège waffle — the pearl-sugar-studded, caramelized Belgian street waffle that is fundamentally different from the American breakfast waffle — alongside a full brunch program that brings genuine Belgian cafe culture to a Cincinnati neighborhood that has embraced it completely. It appeared in Season 21, Episode 6 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “One Street Wonders,” which aired October 10, 2014. Guy Fieri found a Cincinnati kitchen doing authentic Belgian waffles from scratch with the technique and pearl sugar caramelization that earns a restaurant its national reputation.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Taste of Belgium
City: Cincinnati, Ohio
Cuisine: Belgian / Breakfast
DDD Season: 21
DDD Episode: 6
Episode Title: One Street Wonders
Original Air Date: October 10, 2014
Address: 1133 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-381-4607
Website: https://authenticwaffle.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Liège Waffle — a dense, caramelized Belgian street waffle made with pearl sugar that melts into crunchy caramel pockets on the outside — is the signature that earns Taste of Belgium its Cincinnati reputation and the item that converts everyone who thought they already understood waffles. The Waffle with Fresh Fruit and Cream is the classic sweet preparation that showcases what the Liège waffle does when it’s not competing with other toppings. The Savory Waffle Brunch Plates that apply the Belgian waffle format to savory breakfast combinations are the creative extension of the concept worth ordering on a return visit. Find a Cincinnati hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours and additional locations — Taste of Belgium has expanded beyond the original Vine Street location. Weekend waits are common.
Address: 1133 Vine St., Cincinnati, OH 45202
Phone: 513-381-4607
Website: https://authenticwaffle.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the One Street Wonders episode on Amazon.
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Taste of Belgium appeared in Season 21, Episode 6 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “One Street Wonders,” originally aired October 10, 2014.