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I grew up eating waffles so to me they're not just a go-to breakfast staple, but they're also comfort food.
They make for an easy breakfast, brunch or snack option and hit the sweet spot when you need something quick.
I will admit Kellogg's Eggos have been my go-to waffles for as long as I can remember.
When I was grocery shopping recently I looked through the frozen waffle section and realized there are so many brands I had never tried and figured it was time to see which frozen waffle is the best.
I went to three grocery stores (Real Canadian Superstore, Thrifty Foods and Walmart) in Victoria, B.C. which offer the most variety of brands you can get Canada-wide.
Five boxes of waffles.Asymina Kantorowicz | Narcity
In the end I bought no name, Compliments, President's Choice, Kellogg's and Great Value. I went with the original flavour (or as close to it as I could find) to see which brand had the best OG waffle.
I followed the instructions on the box, which all suggested they be toasted on a low setting in the toaster.
I then tasted them all on their own and then again with a little bit of maple syrup (Kirkland Signature Organic Maple Syrup from Costco is what I had at home) and ranked them out of five based on the taste, texture and just overall enjoyment.
Here's how my taste test went.
Compliments Original Waffles
A box of Compliments frozen waffles and two toasted waffles on a plate.
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Price: $3.49 for 280 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.25
I hadn't tried Compliments waffles before and it looks like I wasn't missing much.
Initially I did like the crunch these waffles have, but by the second bite I realized how bland they tasted. Unfortunately, not even maple syrup really helped.
Given the choice, and that there are better options, both in terms of flavour and price, I won't be buying these again.
Rating: 2/5
Kellogg's Eggo Original Waffles
A box of Kellogg's Eggo frozen waffles and two toasted waffles on a plate.
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Price: $3.97 for 280 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.42
As I mentioned above, I grew up eating Kellogg's Eggo waffles so I had high hopes for these.
Sadly, during the taste test I realized they weren't actually that great. The flavour was bland and they just tasted like disappointment when you compare them to some of the other brands.
I was honestly shocked when I realized I didn't like these as much as I thought I would, but I won't be giving up on Eggos anytime soon.
I'll stick to the buttermilk and chocolate chip flavours because this brand of waffles may just be better with add-in flavours.
Rating: 2.5/5
Great Value Homestyle Waffles
A box of Great Value frozen waffles and two toasted waffles on a plate.
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Price: $2.98 for 280 grams
Price per 100 grams: $0.96
At first I wasn't sure if I would like these because my recent taste test with Great Value bacon didn't go too well.
The good news is their waffles are much better! These circles of dough had a good crunch on the outside and were fluffy on the inside. They also paired really well with Costco's Kirkland maple syrup and were everything you would want in a breakfast waffle.
Considering they cost $0.96 per 100 grams, I'll definitely be stocking up on these waffles again.
Rating: 3.5/5
no name Original Waffles
A box of no name frozen waffles and two toasted waffles on a plate.
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Price: $3.29 for 280 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.18
Again no name waffles was a brand I hadn't tried before this taste test and I've been missing out.
These waffles have a crisp exterior and fluffy interior which is what you want in a waffle. They tasted great on their own. Of course once drizzled with maple syrup, they tasted even better.
These no name waffles will be my new go-to brand when I need a quick breakfast or snack. They're also pretty affordable at $3.29 for a box of eight.
Rating: 4/5
President's Choice Original Belgian Waffles
A box of President's Choice Belgian waffles and two toasted waffles.
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Price: $5.49 for 390 grams
Price per 100 grams: $1.41
I'm aware that Belgian waffles are different than regular waffles in that they're not only thicker, but also have different ingredients. However, I still chose to try these because I couldn't find regular waffles by President's Choice at my local Real Canadian Superstore.
These waffles were next level in so many ways. First, I loved the hints of vanilla I could smell once they popped out of the toaster.
The taste and smell also reminded me of eating an ice cream waffle cone, which I love.
The thicker waffle also tasted fluffier and I had no problem eating it on its own.
I think these would go really well with not just maple syrup, but ice cream or whipped cream and fruit.
I'll definitely be buying them again when I want a nice dessert.
Rating: 5/5
In the end, I know my decision may surprise or even anger some people, because I too had high hopes for Kellogg's Eggo waffles.
However, I stand by my choice of President's Choice and no name, which in my opinion had superior waffles.
Again, I know that both waffles are different (Belgian waffle vs. regular waffle), and I really enjoyed them both. The President's Choice brand is pricier so I'll be sticking to that when I want to have a nice dessert.
I'll be buying the no name brand when I want a plate of waffles for breakfast as they are more budget-friendly for the day to day.
Along with maple syrup, next time I'll be pairing these waffles with bacon, which makes a great side to the breakfast.
I recently tested five different brands from three grocery stores and I was again shocked that my go-to bacon ended up being my last choice by the end of the taste test.
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