The Waffle House

You'll smell the sweet batter cooking before you even reach the door on St Giles Street. This isn't some chain operation – it's a proper waffle house that takes the Belgian classics seriously, with that perfect crispy-outside, fluffy-inside texture that makes you understand why people queue. The menu runs from simple butter and syrup affairs to towering creations loaded with fresh fruit, chocolate, and proper ice cream. They nail the savoury options too – their cheese and ham waffles make for a surprisingly decent lunch. The space itself is cosy without being cramped, and the staff actually seem to care about getting your order right rather than rushing you through.