Little Gem Belgian Waffles

Love this place! Been going here for years, and always finding an excuse to swing by. I loved every flavor I've tried but especially anything with the churro waffle. And not sure what brand ice cream they serve but I have a soft spot for their chocolate. Highly recommend you check this place out!

Delicious little waffles. As far as the staff, I think they can do much better. It's a really small location so I think maybe only 2 people where inside but what turned me off was that I ordered ahead and waited about 7 mins before anyone even acknowledged that I was awaiting to pick up my order. I wouldn't have been as annoyed waiting for my order, had someone just greeted me and said something like "I'll be with you shortly". Customer service is important and small gestures like that can really make or break one's experience.

Little Gem is an amazing place to grab a quick bite with friends! I remember getting it a year ago and it always crosses my mind whenever I am in Berkeley. The food is reminiscent of fairs and carnivals, and their Jewel Worthy waffle is just amazing when you're craving something sweet but not overly indulgent. I would say that you should be prepared to wait for some time before your waffles are ready, but that's fine considering that they're just making it fresh for you! The combination of ice cream, waffle, fruit, cream, and chocolate is honestly perfect. Thank you Little Gem, I will be back soon!

My girlfriend and I have come here many a times since they first opened. The restaurant is owned by a cute couple (one of which is a Cal alum... Go Bears!~), and they have since expanded their amazingly friendly staff. The restaurant itself is clean and inviting, and the logo is cute by itself. However, the seating is somewhat limited, especially on evenings when everyone is craving something sweet! You can always get your waffle to-go, though they are much better fresh. They also have a deal where you buy a bag of day-old waffles for a markedly reduced price. They have a nice variety of waffle bases and toppings (including our favorite ice cream, Three Twins!), allowing for seemingly limitless decadent and delicious combinations, all reasonably priced. My personal favorite is the Churrofle with creme de gem and Land of Milk & Honey ice cream! 😋 Whatever you decide to get, I am sure it will be absolutely scrumptious!

This place is great! The portion sizes are perfect. They aren't too large for you to feel bad for the amount of sugar, but still enough for you to be satisfied for the craving. I also recently had the mini waffles; they're a great on-the-go snack. The batter is not dense, but 'fluffy' and never under-cooked or burnt to a crisp.

The desserts were tasty but the storefront is on Telegraph Avenue where a lot of punk high school kids like to hang out. I guess what should one expect with being so close to UC Berkeley campus? But those teenagers are just messy and the vibe is too young, unfortunately. The restaurant is kinda like a hole in the wall and their recipes are quite simple but their waffles are where the secret really lies. Worth going once and trying it out.