Funk ‘n’ Waffles on South Crouse Avenue near Syracuse University has been a city institution since it opened, combining a serious waffle program — sweet and savory, creative and classic — with a live music venue atmosphere that makes it as much a Syracuse cultural destination as a food one. It appeared in Season 16, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Far Out,” which aired December 24, 2012. Guy Fieri found a Syracuse waffle kitchen doing creative sweet and savory waffle combinations with the quality and personality that earns a college-adjacent cafe its loyal following well beyond the student population.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Funk ‘n’ Waffles
City: Syracuse, New York
Cuisine: Waffles / Cafe / Comfort Food
DDD Season: 16
DDD Episode: 3
Episode Title: Far Out
Original Air Date: December 24, 2012
Address: 727 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315-477-9700
Website: https://funknwaffles.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Chicken and Waffles — crispy fried chicken on a Belgian waffle with house-made hot sauce and maple syrup — is the savory-sweet crossover that earns Funk ‘n’ Waffles its Syracuse reputation and the item most first-timers order on the recommendation of anyone who has been before. The Mac and Cheese Waffle with house-made mac and cheese baked into the waffle batter is the creative option that defines how far the kitchen takes the format. The Classic Belgian Waffle with seasonal fruit and whipped cream is the sweet option that earns its own devoted following. The Build-Your-Own Waffle with a long list of both sweet and savory toppings is the interactive option most groups default to when they can’t agree. Find a Syracuse hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours and live music schedule.
Address: 727 S. Crouse Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: 315-477-9700
Website: https://funknwaffles.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Far Out episode on Amazon. Syracuse now has one of the deepest Triple D maps in upstate New York.
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Funk ‘n’ Waffles appeared in Season 16, Episode 3 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Far Out,” originally aired December 24, 2012.