Zinneken’s waffles bring ‘new life’ to Providence restaurant scene

Angell Street cafe hosted grand opening Dec. 9, offers variety of flavors and toppings

BY MAHIN ASHFAQ CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The smell of freshly made waffles engulfed Angell Street on Friday, Dec. 9 as Providence community members waited in line for the 11 a.m. grand opening of Zinneken’s Belgian Waffles and Café. Residents hoped to be among the new franchise location’s first 25 customers, earning a free Belgian waffle in exchange.

194 Angell St. is the third Zinneken’s storefront in existence, with the company originally opening in Harvard Square and later adding a second location in Glastonbury, Connecticut, The Herald previously reported. The cafe invited guests for a soft opening Thursday, Dec. 8. The next day, Zinneken’s kicked off its tenure of bringing fresh Belgian waffles to the Providence community with a three-day long grand opening spanning the weekend.

“We hope to become a destination in Providence,” said store owner Rachel Nguyen, who co-manages the Providence location with her husband Rex Tran.

Zinneken’s offers signature liège waffles, soft and chewy waffles encrusted with pearl sugar imported from Belgium, as well as the Brussels waffle, a light, crispy and savory option for customers. The cafe also offers a variety of toppings, including berries, banana, chocolate and the signature speculoos

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