Little Gem Belgian Waffles

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2468 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704

Little Gem Belgian Waffles is a specialty shop in Berkeley, CA, offering pressed Belgian waffles with a variety of sweet and savory toppings. Established in 2015, the owners perfected their recipe after extensive training in Belgium and the San Francisco Baking Institute, testing over 600 versions to create their unique Liege waffles. These handcrafted waffles are made from a brioche dough, resulting in a crispy exterior and a fluffy, chewy interior.

The shop prides itself on using high-quality, natural ingredients, including Belgian pearl sugar that caramelizes during baking, enhancing the waffle's aroma and flavor. Little Gem Belgian Waffles has received over 850 five-star reviews and has been recognized as the Best of Berkeley for three consecutive years from 2021 to 2023. Customers often express that these are the best waffles they have ever tasted.

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4.5638 reviews
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Ashley C.
11/12/2025

tastes super good, great quality a little pricey(?) very straightforward way to order

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Christian L.
8/6/2025

Just came back from a trip to Brussels, Belgium excited to see if anything in the Bay Area could match or somewhat recapitulate my liege waffle experience from just a few weeks ago. I took a peep...

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Blu M.
7/11/2025

Classic sweets spot in close proximity to the UC Berkeley campus. Little Gem is truly a little gem. A small storefront with iPads to order off of, this place is top tier convenient mixed with...

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Gloria Z.
11/14/2025

I'm not even the biggest fan of belgian waffles, but these are probably one of the best belgian waffles I've had in a while. I love the extra sugar they put on the waffle to add to the texture....

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Stella C.
10/3/2025

This place isn't popular for no reason! I always have to have these waffles every time I visit Berkeley. The smell of the shop is so enticing and the waffles are always fragrant and delicious!...

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