Pegi Waffles

Yavuz Çekiç

5.0

I've always enjoyed waffles, it's comfort food at its purest form. And nobody does waffles like Pegi Waffles. Classic Belgian-style waffles that warms the palate and the soul. The thick and soft Brussels waffle, the round and mildly sweet Liege waffle, the thin Gaufrette, it's all here at Pegi Waffles.  The Eggs Benedict (P 250), with the Brussels waffle topped with maple-smoked ham and delicately poached egg draped with hollandaise sauce is a personal favorite, with the thick Brussels waffle pairing well with savory toppings for a satisfying and comforting meal any time of day. For heftier appetites, go for Pegi Waffles' Euro Chicken & Waffle (P 340), it's comfort food and soul food in one dish. The crisp and juicy buttermilk fried chicken with mushroom gravy and herbs pair well with the Brussels waffle for another satisfying dish. But there's more to Pegi Waffles than just waffles. Other must-try dishes include the Wagyu Beef Salpicao (P 395) served with rice or pasta and a side salad, the rustic Lasagna (P 260) in beef, salmon or spinach, and the new Spaghetti ala Vongole (P 260) with clams. Inside Pegi Waffles, one feels so much at home with their cozy vibe, in fact, it almost feels like dining in your favorite aunt's place, the perfect setting for a comforting meal.But it's the waffles that make you come back again and again. Brussels, Liege, or Gaufrette, take your pick, It's all here at Pegi Waffles.

Carisa Magno

4.0

I've passed by Pegi Waffles, I think, twice since I moved to Quezon City. To be honest, I had no idea about them: that they're actually the supplier of the Belgian waffles at Starbucks, which people have grown to love over the years. Whenever I'd see the place, it reminded me a little bit of another bakery cafe, I guess because of the blue and they're both, you know, the dainty and quaint types.The interiors feels both cozy, comfortable and modern, appears polished without being intimidating. Especially loved the touches of gray and the striped pattern on the couches. It's like one of those hidden cafes that you discover where you can imagine yourself finding a perfect spot to spend an entire afternoon either to hangout with friends or to finish all the things you need to blog (well, in my case). I'm not sure if they have Wi-Fi though, I forgot to ask. There's ample lighting inside the cafe, and yes, Instagram-worthy.And though it bears a breakfast staple (or dessert, whichever you prefer) on its name, Pegi Waffles serves so much more than that.They were really generous as we were served appetizers and we were able to order our food of choice for main course. We were quite a big group that day so there was so much food. I was able to had a bite or two of practically everything that was served but I think I'll note here those that were standouts. We were in for a big treat!The Scones made me feel like all dignified (LOLJK) but, seriously, it was really the best! It was soft, a tiny bit crumbly and tasted buttery on its own. The combination of the clotted cream and marmalade was a tickle to the palate! I absolutely recommend it. Best served with tea! The Tuna Melt is a runner-up. The generous filling of tuna chunks and the cheesy goodness made it my second favorite from the appetizers.My top picks are: Salmon Lasagna. I've always preferred cream-based pasta than the oil and tomato ones. One mistake I've made is not to ask how huge each serving is, and was met with a huge platter that can stuff two to three people. I loved how there were hefty salmon meat with lots of flavor. The pasta was soft and the cream was a tad overwhelming, but everything still works for me. Wagyu Beef Salpicao. I think everyone agreed this is one of the best dishes we had that day. The beef was oh-so tender and packed with flavor. That right there is premium beef, both by its texture and taste. It was a really satisfying meal that I enjoyed. And lastly, the Chicken Ala Kiev. First time I've heard of this recipe (it was also a new entree on the menu) and was surprised by how it tasted. It looked like cordon bleu, but when you slice it, there's this oil/sauce that comes out adding more depth to the flavor of the chicken.Pegi Waffles is synonymous to the best waffles in town and also so much more! I felt that the dishes they serve are well thought of and excellent in quality. I wouldn't mind spending extra for food as delicious as these. I highly recommend this place. I'm definitely getting another bag of scones and waffles next time! And if you're in San Juan, please do pay them a visit. You won't be sorry! :)

Trish S.

5.0

For those who had a very packed workweek like me and looks forward to a weekend of comfort-filled meal..this place is for you. Had a very pleasant dining experience. It was a perfect combination of a visually and taste satisfying food, good service plus a cozy ambience that will make you come back. The prices are also reasonable. For the savory waffle, we tried the eggs benedict while for the sweet one, had the blueberry liege waffle. Both are equally good. Other products tried: poached apple salad - has a cinnamony blend flavor not too sweet but could have added walnut for some crunch, cordon bleu - from the very clean plate of my son am sure he enjoyed this meal, canadian bacon rice meal for moi (they serve all day brekkies and I soooo love it).

Insatiable Doe

4.0

I like the afternoon tea package for 190php. It comes with a pot of tea, 2 buttered scones with jam and clotted cream. I love their scones which are quite hard to fine.

Rissa Eldia Putri

4.0

After trying out Pegi waffles, I learned that there are two types of waffles. Brussels-style and Liege-style waffles. Brussels-style waffles are those rectangular shaped ones that have light and fluffy texture. It pairs really well with savory options like sausage, egg and the like. On the other hand, Liege-style waffles are those unevenly shaped ones that have crispier, denser, and chewier texture. This style goes better with sweet toppings like fruits, ice cream and syrups.I suggest that you go for their Eggs Benedict when you feel like eating something savory. The dish is composed of ham, topped with a poached egg, drizzled with creamy hollandaise sauce, on a light and fluffy waffle. If you're craving for something sweet, try the Pegi Classic. A sweet and crispy waffle topped with vanilla ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup.

Ika Sari

4.0

They have an interesting take on waffles. At first we thought they served Belgian waffles similar to the one you can get in Starbucks. But they actually have 2 kinds of waffles and you can have it as a dessert or as a savory dish. Their waffle desserts goes well with coffee. If you're looking for a snack place or dessert place, this will hit the spot.

Asli_aksoy

1.0

We went here with a couple of friends with their kids. We are a group of about 12 adults and 5 kids under 10. We met here so we can share our tips and tricks with essential oils over brunch. We chose the place as one of my friends live nearby and knows that this place does not get much customers any given day.Anyway, I was a bit late to join them so when I got my order, our group were asked to leave. Mind you, we were the only customers except for one group who were already there before us. They left after eating so I am not sure why the PEGI management find it necessary to kick us out. If you think about the sales, each of us ordered a meal, some ordered desserts after their meals and coffee or tea. The kids were not rowdy as they were busy with their devices and with the dads. We did not takeover the place as there were still 3 unoccupied tables near the entrance. Overall, their customer service sucked.The food is delicious but they need to lessen the grease on their garlic pasta that came with the Cordon Bleu and I was hoping the ice cream on the Pegi’s Classic waffle is a bit bigger ❤️.If they could improve on how to treat their customers, I would recommend this place to friends.

Zehra Ercan

3.0

If i want a quiet place with almost no one around, I go to this restaurant. The place is quaint with comfortable seating. However, sometimes the staff can be a little noisy. I ordered the salmon entree. The fish was a tad overcooked but the accompanying herb sauce was perfect. I wish it wasn’t served with rice because it didn’t have any flavor at all and contributed nothing to the dish.

Reza Adiwardana

2.0

The French onion soup is weird - photo taken before I even touched it. They serve waffle instead of bread with your pasta which is is cool and the pasta is decent. However they serve the waffle with margarine instead of butter which is a turn off. The staff also didn’t allow us to order from the mains at 730pm even though they close at 9.

Diane Ernabel Anonuevo

4.0

Remember Pegi Waffles? I do! Around a decade or so ago, it became a sought after item at Starbucks. I remember it always being sold out. People were crazy about the Belgian waffle piled high with whipped cream and syrup.Fast forward to the present – about a year ago, Pegi Waffles opened their own restaurant! It is along P. Guevarra St, near Sodam, and just across from Nathaniel’s.It is actually quite a pretty setup, with white and powder blue walls which make me think of white puffy clouds, and just seems as heavenly as their waffles.Like any person familiar with the sweet Pegi Waffle from Starbucks, I thought the food they served at Pegi Waffles were just sweets and breakfast food. I was very happy to find out that they also served savory dishes, too!ABOUT WAFFLES, TEAS & ICE CREAMPegi Waffles serves two kinds of waffles – the Liege waffles that it is known for, and Brussels waffles, the type that we are more familiar with.Liege Waffles are dough-based, have a cake-like texture, are crunchier and sweeter – what I love about this waffle are the little bits of sugar balls incorporated in the waffle! They have several flavors available – original, cheese and chocolate. You can also buy them frozen, around P216/ pack of 6, if I remember correctly.Brussels Waffles are batter-based, less sweet, and are freshly made as you order.For their teas, they have tea from American tea masters Harney & Sons.They also serve Gelato from Cafe Publico, and sell Theo & Philo chocolates.THE FOODMy best thing I learned from my visit was that they also serve pasta and rice dishes!We started with these Fried Puff Cheese Ravioli (P220) – these are little bite-sized pieces of goodness with a cream cheese filling. It comes with a chunky tomato dip. These are addictive! You have got to try them at least once! These are made by their chef.We also had these Spinach Ravioli (P220) – these have a filling of cream cheese and spinach. These, as well as their pasta, are also made in-house.Shrimp Fettuccine (P195) – they use their in-house spinach fettuccine for the pasta.I love their Salmon Lasagna (P250) – it’s creamy, cheesy and has lots of salmon!Here’s their Eggs Benedict (P245) – ham and a poached egg, topped with Hollandaise sauce, served on a Brussels waffle. Serving Eggs Benedict on a waffle instead of the usual English muffin is a different twist, and something I, with my penchant for sweet & savory, enjoyed. I would probably request for a bit more sauce, though. I think you can also add an extra egg for P20.Here’s the Hungarian Sausage (P220), topped with some honey mustard sauce. It’s actually a nice combo with a waffle, because to me, the slight sweetness of the waffle goes well with the spicy, salty Hungarian sausage. It doesn’t look that appetizing at first look, but the trick is to have each bite have a piece of sausage, waffle and sauce! Again, I would probably request for some extra sauce on the side, just because I like having a lot of sauce.They also have rice meals! We were able to try the Chicken Cordon Bleu (P250), and the Beef Salpicao (P350). I liked the Chicken Cordon Bleu – it was well-seasoned and they were generous with the sauce. The beef for the Beef Salpicao was tender (they used tenderloin).For dessert, we had several liege waffles – Pegi’s Classic (P105), Salted Caramel Waffle (P90), Banana-Cookie Butter Waffle (P110).We also had Scones (P105) – at P105, I think these are worth trying – each set gets you two small scones. The scones are actually quite good – served warm and toasty, and flaky inside. A common problem I find with most scones in Metro Manila is that they tend to be dry and doughy, but these scones are actually good. They come served with a small jar of jam and a small jar of clotted cream. To eat them, just split the scones horizontally in half, put some jam and cream, and eat!SUMMARYIt is a pretty place for a little girl’s party or even for grown-up women who are still little girls at heart. But even men will surely enjoy the food!I can imagine someone spending a relaxing brunch here – girl friends catching up, a man leisurely reading the paper on Sunday, etc…The price is a bit higher than I expected, but considering that the waffles are a specialty item, and the savory dishes well-thought out, and also that they have a pretty, relaxing ambience, I guess it’s okay – a little pampering for your “me” time is worth it. You can stay here for your entire meal – they have everything from appetizers, pasta and rice meals, to dessert, chocolate, coffee, tea and gelato! Parking is also available in front so that’s a definite plus!I recommend trying the Fried Ravioli and the Spinach Ravioli. Normally, I'd rate this a 4.0, but I'm giving it an extra 0.5 because I really like how it looks and I love the ambience!#yummiez