Zinneken’s
About
Zinneken’s is a Belgian waffle bakery in Harvard Square that bakes gourmet waffles to order. Its waffles are made from handcrafted dough with pearl sugar melted into it, giving them a density and texture quite different from familiar American waffles, and the bakery uses ingredients imported from Europe in pursuit of the most authentic Belgian waffle outside Belgium. The menu also includes Belgian chocolates, housemade cakes, viennoiseries and drinks.
The business grew from a culinary passion shared by two Belgian friends, Nhon Ma and Bertrand Lempkowicz, who met in high school in the 1990s. Its name comes from zinneke, a Brussels dialect word for someone of mixed origins, which reflects both the founders and their goal of introducing authentic Belgian food to Cambridge residents and visitors. The founders traveled across the United States before bringing their waffles to Harvard Square.
What to Know
- Besides Harvard Square, Zinneken’s has locations in Glastonbury, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island.
- A Zinneken’s waffle truck serves Boston.
- Service is designed to be fast.
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