Waffle Magic in Nanaimo

427 Fitzwilliam St unit 101, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A9, Canada

★★★★★
(116 reviews)
Categories: Brunch restaurant
Website
wafflemagic.ca
Address
427 Fitzwilliam St unit 101, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A9, Canada
Plus Code
5385+24 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11 AM–5 PM
Thursday
11 AM–5 PM
Friday
11 AM–5 PM
Saturday
11 AM–5 PM
Sunday
11 AM–4 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Breakfast Brunch Lunch Dessert Seating
Amenities
Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking

Photos

Reviews

4.7
★★★★★
116 reviews

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★★★
December 9, 2024

For $35.65, I thought that they would be better. I mean, a $15 waffle should be fantastic.

★★★★★
August 31, 2024

This place is a hidden gem! The ham and cheese waffle was fresh, delicious and beautiful. Amazing bubble tea! This place is so cute and I was very surprised there was no one else here!! 10/10 recommend for good quick eats!

★★★★★
June 2, 2024

Great place! Little gem great atmosphere and the food was great. Waffles were really fluffy. I got the fruit explosions. Sisters got the go banana, and brownie delight. Brownie delight was 10/10. The bubble tea, however, was pretty watery. The milk shake was on point. Besides the bubble tea everything was worth it.

★★★★★
October 27, 2023

Hidden away in the corners of Nanaimo, it’s no secret that Waffle Magic has some of the best golden circles known as waffles available to the public. One taste is sure to have you under the spell and wanting more, 10/10 in terms of service and food.

★★★★★
August 19, 2023

DELICIOUS as always! I personally love the Nanaimo bar waffles. Both styles are wonderful, depending on your preference. Milkshake was very yummy - not as thick as some may prefer, but very good! There's some cute stickers and little keychains and reusable bags there as well, and they serve bubble tea but I've never had it there (yet). Always a nice experience, indoor and outdoor seating, waffles are always served warm and delicious, would recommend!

★★★★★
July 7, 2023

Its a small establishment tucked away in a little alley in old city area I went with a couple of friends and enjoyed some amazing liege waffles and their choices were amazing who would've thought you could oder a savory waffle!!! Definitely on my try list for next time. The staff service was amazing super friendly and diligent to their tasks when making food ! We tried the strawberry cheesecake waffle and nanaimo bar waffle aswell as a vanilla milkshake (true classic) and mango and watermelon boba!!!

★★★★★
August 15, 2022

Oh My! These waffles were delicious!!! They even make two different styles of waffles and I can say that both are so yummy. Their boba was great and we even had one with ice cream! If you feel like waffles this is the place.

★★★★★
December 29, 2018

Waffle magic was a dream! It was far from disappointing the staff was incredibly friendly and the atmosphere is enjoyable for people of all ages . I couldn't believe a delicious place like this actually existed. I had a hard time deciding which waffle to go with but in the end I picked the brownie one and have no regrets. I would recommend it to anyone but you cant go weekly haha that wouldn't be good.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Good spot for a sweet tooth

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

I love how peaceful the scenery is and the food is really good. and the staff is very friendly. good place for a bite.

★★★★★
April 22, 2024

Omg,the most Delicious Waffle Crunchy outside,soft inside,with lotsa yummy fruit on top and the Scrambled Eggs were so Yummy Great,Friendly Service.I ve been here a few times and can t wait to come back again

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

ice cream & bubble tea & waffles. Cozy inside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Wonderful brunch. We already know what we want to try next time!

★★★★★
February 22, 2024

Ive never rated really anywhere but this place deserves 5 stars !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
January 22, 2024

These waffles are addicting. They are delicious. Staff are wonderful. Thank you

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing waffles & sweet chef! Cute little dining area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Adorable little place, with the best waffles weve ever had! Perfect fresh fruit and lovely friendly service. Cant wait to come back and try more!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Very good waffle, well made and with good ingredients!!! I will go 1 thousand more times

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Been going here since high school with friends, its a staple of downtown Nanaimo and one of those nostalgic places with an atmosphere you cant really get anywhere else. The waffles are fantastic and the price has always stayed more or less the same since Ive been going there (around 2015-2016). Strongly recommend the brownie delight if youre a chocolate sundae fan. Dietary restrictions: Maybe not the place to go if you avoid dairy (as most of their options include milk products) but as someone with a moderate lactose intolerance and little to no other dietary restrictions... its worth it, just bring lactose pills.

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious waffles, worth to try Brussels waffle are so crispy we tried brownie delight and Nanaimo bar waffles

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best waffles the ladies working there are really friendly and professional..maintain this!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The Nanaimo bar waffle is a pretty good treat! Would recommend it if you are on the Nanaimo bar trail

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Delicious food, amazing staff, great service and good prices. Couldnt ask for more!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This place is wonderful. The owner and staff are kind and friendly with a laid back demeanour that is welcoming and jovial.The food is delicious and very well priced. My favourite is the Sweet Heart with the Brussels Waffle. I have had waffles in so many different cities but these are the best by far! You would be doing yourself a kindness to come and enjoy this place for yourself. No only are you going to have an amazing and delicious meal, but also a friendly and relaxed experience. 10/10 I would recommend Waffle Magic to anyone. This place it tiny and mighty! And no, I don t work for them- I just love food!

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Waffles are brilliant, but the server is so sour, plz.m U are serving the public, say hello and thank you . It cost you zero. Your manners are letting this establishment down. Sorry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place is always a hit! So many toppings to choose from and the waffles are made fresh.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very tasty, will definitely be back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

So good! Every time I ve been here a handful of times now and I have enjoyed it every single time. The price is fair. The service is great and the food is delicious. The neighborhood/location contributes to the quaint vibes of the café :) You can tell everything is made fresh to order too. It also smells SO good. This is my favourite place for waffles!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing sooooo good I cant wait to try everything on the menu so soft and crunchy outside good fresh toppings nice eating area safe and clean

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

I love their mango bubble tea. Staff is awesome and helpful. Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Portions are filling and delicious! I recommend going with the Liege waffles as they are sweet and perfect!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

By far the best waffles Ive ever had, nice, fluffy and crispy! I had the cinnamon sugar waffles, its melt in your mouth, id recommended all day!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Delicious waffles made fresh at a good price. Would come back for sure!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

So tasty and cozy! I really enjoyed the delicious cinnamon liege waffle and the strawberry Brussel waffle as well. The liege dough on warming and comforting and the Brussel dough is very light and like eating air. I also had the strawberry milk shake which was VERY thick and just delicious will definitely come back next time Im in Nanaimo and also they have stamp cards so Im excited to earn a free waffle with it

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Tasty waffles and nice service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Big waffle! We love the flavour!

★★★★
December 22, 2020

Delicious waffles with a good variety of toppings. The milkshakes are pretty good. The bubble tea is mediocre at best though.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Absolutely delicious waffles. I thought it was a bit too expensive though.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Consistently delicious waffles! I usually pick the Fruit Explosion, which is aptly named and tasty on either type of waffle, though I do quite enjoy the liege style.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This Gluten free fruit explosion waffle was absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Absolutely wonderful place to come !

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Excellent service, very nice young man...waffles and fruit were yummy, best I ever had, light and crunchy on the outside..cant wait to go again...wish they had more savory options, went to waffle house in N.S. and they had breakfast sandwiches made with waffles...e excellent..

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Mm so good and just fun in the morning to go and do. Oh and Very helpful staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Love this place. Small cozy store with some of the best waffles I have ever eaten. We come here every weekend now

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Amazing home made waffles :) lots of flavours including nanaimo bar worth the trip down. Parking can be a little hard downtown but overall amazing

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

We had a Nanaimo bar waffle and it was yummy!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Friendly staff. Waffles were over the top, A+++!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Make sure you are ready for somhing sweet and delicious menu is full of rich items that are delicious

Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Tayaki ice cream cone is not youre walk in the park melting experience but rather within two minutes leaks melted icecream out of the scales n blew up a vanilla blop of impossible to consume to sinking proportions of a bleeding out fish for 6 bucks.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very friendly staff, quick to help, delicious food and Italian soda.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

They have great napkins. A+

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

I ve come here a few times, and they re consistently some of the best waffles I ve ever had.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Fun and friendly atmosphere! Highly recommend for a good brunch with friends!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

I think the prices are a little too high, but its a sweet place to get a treat! In warmer and dryer weather it is very nice to sit outside and enjoy your food and drink.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Delicious variety of toppings on Belgian or Liege Waffles. Excellent service. A unique place to visit, year-long.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

A great place for brunch, for lunch, and even dinner

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Great food, clean good service the food is worth the wait and the restaurant is very quaint

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Amazing waffles

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Super cute little waffle place with extremely friendly staff. What they lack in menu options they make for in the quality of each dish they serve. They dont serve coffee, but if you go to the café just 20 feet away theyll actually deliver your order to Waffle Magic if you just give them the heads-up thats where youll be

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent service and great waffles, I never knew waffles could be so good.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Cute, small, great if you have kids as well But I really would of liked the server to come back and check up on me even if its just a waffle cause I had questions and wanted more sauce

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Super yummy waffles in a couple of styles and assortment of flavors. Sweet!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Cute little place with delicious quality food! Lots of real fruit :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Absolutely delicious!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

I love these waffles because theyre consistently amazing and a generous portion for the price. I only wish they were open every day!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Had the Savory A, waffle with honey, cheese and walnuts and it was fabulous. Ive tried other waffles before and they are all excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Yummy! The perfect celebration for the first sunny day in a long time

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Definitely try the nanaimo bar waffle. It was amazing.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great cozy little place tucked in old city quarter. Amazing food and atmosphere!! Friendly and fast service. Great for everybody!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Ive never experienced anything like this before. These waffles are on a whole other level of deliciousness. They take your taste buds for a wild ride. My top recommendation is the Peanut Butter Bliss waffle.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Best place in town! Highly recommend!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Very good waffles

★★★★
December 22, 2017

loved all the different flavors :)

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

So good. So yummy!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Delicious waffles and bubble tea!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Really great time, have gone twice and great both times!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Great tasting waffles and great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

Great variety and tasty waffles!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

The food is great, but the customer service and environment/structure isnt the best. I found it strange that they dont serve coffee also. The location is good, though.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Decent waffles, decent price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

Brought my family here starving. The service was excellent with a very attentive server (the owner, I think). The waffles came out quickly. We had the Belgian waffles (they also have Liege style). The waffles were beautifully light and tasty. My husband and I split a savoury one, the kids had sweet. Both were delicious. Everything was very clean and the prices were reasonable. If you find yourself in Nanaimo, I highly recommend a stop here.

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Wow! This place is my new favourite! I so appreciate how fast and super fresh the ingredients are -- super delicious!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2016

Loved it!!!!!! So yummy and the service was wonderful!! Going there all the time now :)