A reader in Poland sent me a couple of photos of the waffles that his local Starbucks currently offers! They look good. (Actually, they look ridiculously good!) The reader mentioned that the apple drizzle (as shown) and whipped cream are optional. (The apple drizzle idea reminded me of the test beverages “Apple Crumble Frappuccino /latte” from about one year ago.)
I definitely think waffles are a fun idea for Starbucks. Of course, the challenge for Starbucks is how to operationalize them so that they’re fast, delicious, and don’t use up tons of labor. Starbucks tested waffles in the Denver market about three years ago. One thing for sure, if waffles were available right now at Starbucks, I’d buy the current blueberries available for the oatmeal, and use them on waffles instead.
In the photo below showing the donuts offered at this Starbucks store, you can just barely see the waffles on the shelf below.
So what do you think? Would you buy waffles at Starbucks?
A big thank you to the reader who sent the pictures!
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That waffle looks so ridiculously good!!! Maybe it’s because I haven’t eaten anything yet today…no…it looks good no matter what!! 😀 I mean, apple drizzle and whipped cream?! Game. over.
Hayley, that is how I should have described it! Wish you’d helped me write this. They look “Ridiculous Good!” – Sorry I may have to it this and borrow from you. You’re so right on.
Aww, you’re so sweet…go right ahead! 🙂 You can re-pay me in waffles 😉
Is the apple drizzle just for the waffles? When we tested them in Denver we just had syrup! I’m glad to see they’re still trying to make waffles happen! They were delicious!
@Rachel – good question. I don’t know – Just know the brief info that I got in the email. Maybe someone else reading this will know (though I don’t think I have a huge readership in Poland! LOL)
They look scrumptious! I wonder how they package them up if you wanted to take them to go as I rarely eat in the store and prefer to take something to work with my morning latte.
I like waffles and would go for the blueberries as you say melody. I just cannot imagine this working here as I can see partners going crazy heating them up making them. What was the end result of the test run in Denver? I think if SB offered a fruit option with it like the blueberries and add the bananas that would be great – real maple syrup too!
And how come we are not talking about those donuts!! Donut Z Nugatem!
This reminds me of when I was in Tokyo and I would have breakfast every morning, the food options were so different and better. I’d totally buy one of these, but more importantly, my 2 year old would go crazy for this.
Now, if I could only get the waffle or a “sausage pie” in the US.
That looks a lot like an individually packaged sweet Belgian Waffle that is available at many grocery stores and at Costco (if you want lots). These have sweet maple sugar bits baked in. Great with a scoop of ice cream.
If Starbucks was to use these, they would heat in the turbo oven in seconds, could be topped with whipped cream and drizzled with any of the sauces. Top with the fresh blueberries.
Speaking of the fresh blueberries, Starbucks is now sending them out to my “remote” location. They are quite popular, with most people getting two for their oatmeal.
I do agree with DadCooks that is could be done (relatively) painlessly. They would take far less time in the oven than any of the sandwiches and a quick swirl of whipped cream and drizzle of something would take less than a minute.
as much as i love waffles..i just think serving them at starbucks would be a logistical nightmare..between heating the sandwhiches and making oatmeal (plus making all the drinks) i feel like it would take up so much time heating them up and preparing them.
Mmmm, I would go for this! Like DadCooks said, it shouldn’t take long to get from package to plate.
I got so excited when I thought this was happening in Portland! Alas, no. But I saw Seattle Best selling waffles and that seemed normal so why not Starbucks? I would try it.
Starbucks international food looks so much better than what we get in the US. Just look at all their facebook pages.
I’m sure those waffles are delish! I want some now. lol
Waffles are also available in the Philippines. They’re served with a choice of chocolate or strawberry topping with whip cream. They heat quickly in the microwave and are very good.
@Kurt – I am super late coming back to your comment! It still makes me laugh. I laughed out loud! Those donuts look way better than any donuts here in Seattle Starbucks.
That waffle looks delish and I would definitely it them. Thanks for the post Mel..
Wow the waffle does look good. Not sure I would go to Starbucks for them…but I’ll give it a try in future.
Now, waffles might be just the trick to help me spring forward in the morning! So, they heat them? Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
I’d buy waffles anywhere if they looked that good! lol My husband would probably have a puddle of drool on his chest just looking at that photo. He loves a good waffle with fruit. 🙂
I am so nerdy! my favourite thing is the use of the clips for the sign holders!!