When Kyle Corea and Adam Gold first borrowed their upstairs neighbor’s waffle maker and starting experimenting with random ingredients in 2006, they had no intention of opening a restaurant. When they took their experiment even further and started giving out free waffles at parties, they were astonished by the positive feedback. After the relocation of their former Marshall Street location to Armory Square, as well as the opening of three additional locations, Funk ‘n Waffles has taken their business, as well as their experimentation, to new heights.
While the idea of Chicken ‘n Waffles might be obscure in its own right, Funk ‘n Waffles has pushed the boundaries while establishing their creations as a backbone of the Syracuse area culinary scene. The Turkey Rueben Waffle, Meatlover’s Waffle and Chicken Parm Waffle are all surprisingly delicious signature creations. Don’t believe me? Ask Guy Fieri (@guyfieri), who managed to recreate the Chicken Parm Waffle despite the COVID-19 pandemic hindering travel abilities.
Surprisingly enough, this was not Fieri’s first time trying Funk n’ Waffles. He first featured the eatery on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives back in 2012, when he sampled their Thanksgiving special Jive Turkey, which consists of a stuffing-based waffle, layered with turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, and cranberry sauce.
When that didn’t scare him off, he featured the establishment again in 2015, during a segment labeled “Guilty Pleasures.” (See the link below and navigate to the “Funk ‘n Waffles in New York” episode if you wish to see Fieri’s funky experience.) With such significant national media exposure and their journey from humble beginnings, Funk ‘n Waffles is a unique eating experience that every Syracuse University student needs to try.
While waffles are typically assimilated with breakfast, Funk ‘n Waffles’ extended hours of operation allow for any time-constrained students to enjoy one of their creations for breakfast, lunch or dinner. “Brinner,” a common term used at Funk ‘n Waffles, which refers to the combination of breakfast and dinner or simply eating breakfast for dinner, has enabled Syracuse University students to order breakfast, lunch, dinner or any combination of the three, at any time during operating hours. Open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Sunday through Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 12 a.m. Thursday through Saturday, Funk ‘n Waffles can be ordered in person or for delivery any day of the week. While the ambiance of their Armory Square location only serves to further your culinary experience, with live music performances seven days a week, Funk ‘n Waffles makes sure you have an eating experience like no other, whether you dine-in, carryout or order for delivery.
Savory and sweet waffle creations are not the only signature items being cooked up at Funk ‘n Waffles. A wide variety of breakfast sandwiches, grilled sandwiches, milkshakes and Chicken ‘n Fries combinations can be ordered or created from scratch to suit your specific pallet. With $4 milkshakes, sandwiches ranging from $5 to $13 and signature waffle creations priced from $6 to $15, the affordability of Funk ‘n Waffles makes the eatery an enticing dining experience for any Syracuse University student itching to broaden their culinary horizons.
While Funk 'n Waffles presents an eating experience like no other, Bruegger's Bagels, which will be featured in my next blog post, presents another affordable yet more mainstream breakfast option that is beloved by many Syracuse University students.
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