Waffles, waffles everywhere in a dog-friendly hidden venue: More Than Waffes

If you want to sit back and relax and even listen to a few tunes, try More than Waffles in Encino. This was another shopping expedition find--no we didn't buy anything. We did help set up a garage sale and asked the person in charge about a good place for brunch.

Go early, because this place gets crowded fast! We waited and waited--apparently someone near the door took our reservations for two so our wait was longer than usual. Still we listened to the person with the red merle Aussie play some tunes, and even danced a few tangos.

We were rewarded with a beautiful pumpkin spice waffle ($9.25 with low fat frozen yogurt) and a very well-stuffed crepe: Ika's. See below for what all is in it.

Ika's - organic spinach, turkey sausage, organic basil, garlic, mozzarella, feta, scrambled with eggs, topped with melted mozzarella, served with home fries or fruit

11.95

This is a family-owned business that was started in 1975 and is well-worth the wait (but not a double wait). It's tucked into a courtyard that you can't see from the road or even from the parking lot of the mini mall.

• 17200 Ventura Blvd
  Ste 109Encino
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• Phone number(818) 789-5937