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$9 • The waffle monster is an amazing beast of a dessert. Fresh strawberries and vanilla bean ice cream are sandwiched between two crispy, sugar-encrusted vanilla Liege waffles that have been spread with the Belgian cookie butter known as speculoos. Crunchy, melty sweetness is the result, an experience you'll want to repeat often.

Bruges Waffles & Frites • 2314 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City; 801-363-4444. Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Also available at the original location, 336 W. 300 South, Salt Lake City; 801-363-4444.

Heather L. King