Waffles Cafe, Burgers and 'Wonuts' Heading to the Arami Go Space:
It didn't take long for someone to snag the former Arami Go space. The casual Arami concept shuttered in January, and Waffles ownership has taken over and is planning a combination of a Waffles Cafe and the sister burger spot On The Bun.
But not only will the new location serve the creative waffle items and burgers, it will also sell "wonuts," a hybrid waffle-doughnut pastry that ownership has...
Gourmet Belgian waffles sweet and savory (e.g. green tea, chicken and bacon) are the draw along with build-your-own omelets, egg dishes and sandwiches at this daytime American duo in the South Loop and Wrigleyville; both have fairly basic settings with a modern cafe vibe – and casual prices to match.
Waffles Owner Opening Next Door Burger Spot:
The folks who brought you two Waffles locations are jumping into the burger game. On The Bun, a fast-casual BYO burger and sausage spot, is coming next door to the second Waffles location in Lakeview, owner Alex Hernandez says. He's hoping to open it for business on Friday.
On the Bun will serve eight types of burgers (prime, wagyu, bison, chicken, veal, turkey, black bean, quinoa) in...
Waffles Opening Second Location in Lakeview Nov. 15:
Last May, Waffles owner Alex Hernandez told Eater he was looking to open a second location of his popular South Loop spot and he's finally found a location. The first two spaces he found fell through, but now he is planning on opening another Waffles at 3617 N. Broadway on Nov. 15.
Hernandez said the space, which used to be Signature Pizza, is currently in the demolition stage and they're...