Zinneken's Belgian waffles | Harvard square
1154 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Harvard Square with almost no signage, Zinneken's is a tiny Belgian waffle sanctuary that transforms simple ingredients into crispy-yet-airy masterpieces—regulars swear their Liege waffles with toppings like caramel, chocolate, and whipped cream are legitimately the best they've ever had. The intimate, window-seat spot is perfect for a quiet afternoon with a coffee and something sweet, though it gets wonderfully bustling on weekends, making it ideal for both solo reflection and casual meetups with friends.”
What to expect
Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Pastries and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Perfect for sitting quietly on a sunny afternoon, especially when you're feeling down. Gourmand Waffle: Liege waffle/banana/whipped cream/caramel. The ultimate sweetness is evident from the ingredients. The waffle was light and crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the…
Great food. Loved the Liege waffle and the Mrs had the"Sin"? With bananas and chocolate. Very small place with almost zero signage. Have to see if in the window. Not sure if the joint is over or next to a train or subway, but the place shakes and rattles frequently. I would go…
Hands down the best waffles I've ever had. Perfectly crisp, Perfectly thicc, Perfectly airy—all at the same time. My personal fave is the Zinneken. It's got all the best toppings for the biggest sweet tooth. I like to add their natural maple as well, because it reminds me of the…
Ventured to Harvard Sq for a quick snack on a chilly fall morning. It was quite busy since it was a Saturday afternoon so people were saving seats before they ordered. I was stuck waiting for a window seat for a while but eventually I got one. I ordered the Nutella and banana…
I went on a Tuesday night, was able to quickly order and got my waffle within the next 2-3 minutes. The space is definitely small but I got a seat very quickly. Waffle was warm, and the Nutella perfect. The prices are fair with $8.99 for a banana and Nutella waffle. It’s great…
Crema Reviews
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