Go.fre
White Chocolate with Pistachio
Honey Chocolate with Hazelnuts
Dark Chocolate with Cocoa Crisps
Updating Gaufre Liege, the famous waffles made with pearl sugar found on any number of Belgian streets, may seem a fool’s folly given the traditions and expectations involved, but “Handmade in Bruges…ever since” Go.fre set out with just this concept in mind when launching it’s made-and-dipped-to-order Waffle on a Stick concept, and judging by lines seen over the course of three visits to the city both locals as well as tourists seem to have embraced it.
In reality a very tiny storefront, the clerk isolated to a space no larger than a couple square meters where hot irons and baths of liquid chocolate flank both sides allowing him to do his duties without taking a step, Go.fre ironically lies directly across the street from old-favorite Chez Albert and with prices starting at €2.50 for a naked waffle while dipped and topped options max out at just four Euros the competition for clients is undoubtedly fierce, each offering their own downfalls and benefits.
Not accounting for authenticity as relates to delivery, but every bit on par with the better places in Belgium with regard to a stretchy batter cooked just long enough to melt sugar pearls and lightly brown the top, Go.fre waffles are offered pre-made and boxed for gifting to those interested, but having tried both there is no doubt that made-to-order is the way to go for those dining with chocolate still dripping, the Miel-Chocolate a definite winner for those looking for something sweet while the Dark Chocolate is not as bitter as some, though some of this may indeed have been a result of crispy cocoa orbs that added a strong textural contrast.
http://gofre.be