Kate's Waffle Cabin

38 Victoria Rd, Ruislip HA4 0AG, United Kingdom
$$$ Cafe , Restaurant
(91 Reviews)
Price Range £1–10

Kate's Waffle Cabin is a cosy café and casual restaurant nestled on Victoria Road in Ruislip, known for its focus on waffles and a broad selection of comforting sweet and savory dishes. It’s the sort of spot where locals drop by for a relaxed breakfast or a late-morning treat, drawn by the friendly, welcoming vibe and a menu that balances homemade elements with classic indulgences.

The atmosphere here leans into a warm, inviting feel, with softly playing music that reflects a passion for country and North American influences—a subtle yet distinctive character that sets it apart from typical cafés in the area. It’s a relatively small, unpretentious place that encourages customers to linger over coffee and waffles, making it an ideal stop for families, friends, or anyone looking to unwind over well-prepared comfort food.

On the menu, you’ll find savory waffle options that combine hearty ingredients like sausages, egg, cheese, and interesting twists like grilled goat cheese with blueberry and bacon or pesto-infused mozzarella with dried tomatoes. For sweet cravings, classics like funnel cakes, French toast, pancakes, and various compotes—often homemade—provide plenty of choices. The coffee offerings, including cappuccinos and flat whites, are crafted with care, complementing the food well without overwhelming it. Drinks like white mocha or milk tea offer some variety for those wanting a sweeter sip alongside their food.

Local visitors appreciate the emphasis on freshness and the homegrown quality of many ingredients, with several people noting how the owner’s personal touch extends to the selection of condiments and baked goods. The portions are generous, which suits the café’s informal, friendly vibe, where people don’t just come for a quick bite but to enjoy a leisurely moment.

Kate’s Waffle Cabin works well for weekend breakfasts when you have time to savor the food and soak in the homely charm, as well as midweek visits for a comforting coffee break. Families with children or groups of friends will find the varied menu and relaxed setting especially welcoming, while solo visitors can appreciate the calm atmosphere and attentive service without feeling rushed.

Overall, this spot feels like a little taste of North American café culture tucked into suburban Ruislip, where attention to flavour and a warm, personal approach to hospitality shape the experience. It’s the kind of place where you’re likely to get a personal recommendation or even an unexpected sample, reflecting a genuine connection between the owner and the community she serves.

Highlights
Serves great coffee
Serves great dessert
Popular for
Popular for breakfast
Popular for lunch
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves coffee
Quick bite
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Best for
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dessert
Has seating
Parking
Paid parking lot
Paid street parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

Closed

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday

8:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Sunday

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

91 Reviews
Simon Doody

29 Nov 2025

Visited with my daughters, the waffles and pancakes here were excellent. Great range of both sweet and savory option as well as lots of options for toppings. Has a very friendly atmosphere with music playing and host was very welcoming. Will definitely be back

Juliette Hettema

21 Nov 2025

Love Kate’s Waffle Cabin! The passion for the U.S., Canada and all things country music radiate from this place. The coffee is great and the waffles are homemade as well as the different compotes. As much as possible the owner tries to make sure condiments, preserves and pastries are homemade. The maple syrup biscuits are also lovely. Keep in mind that this is a small business, everything is freshly made where this is possible so take a moment here to relax, slow down and enjoy. :)

Julie

03 Nov 2025

Great find! Staff is very kind and available, making sure you have everything you need. The food was good, great portion and a wide variety of toppings and options available. We went with the cinnamon waffle and decided to add ice cream, toppings and sauce. Coffee was also nice. It’s a great little spot to have breakfast or a sweet treat, and will likely come back to try more things from the menu. Thank you!

Anita Merritt

30 Oct 2025

I absolutely loved this waffle house. The place is very warm, welcoming, and extremely clean. I ordered the American Breakfast with blueberry pancakes, and it was so delicious! The homemade blueberry sauce was just divine, the sausages were meaty and flavoursome, and bacon and eggs were cooked to perfection. The owner was so lovely, she gave us free blueberry waffles which were delicious. This place is an absolute gem in the area, and I can't wait to go back again!

darteks gamer

26 Oct 2025

Amazing amazing amazing! Kate is such a wonderful person. The waffle with the blueberry compote was absolutely divine. Love the atmosphere and design of this place. She was sooo sweet and gave us free cinnamon rolls! Cannot recommend this place enough xx

do mo

23 Oct 2025

Came here on recommendation from Google to find an independent coffee place, as craving for coffee and sweets. Owner was very welcoming and even brought out my latte as a one off in their cute bear logo mug <3! Had lots of fun trying on the USA themed hats with the bear! Highly recommended, generous portions and reasonably priced!

Claire Mendonca-Yeboah

04 Oct 2025

Stopped for an impromptu breakfast today and found this GEM of a place in Ruislip Manor. Highly, highly recommend for the food, atmosphere and service. Kasia(Kate) runs it and is a wonderful host. She fell in love with America and Canada as a little girl and has now realised a dream in opening her waffle house!! The food is delightful and filling. We are now repeat customers :) Please go and support her.

Beth Degaute-Michael

01 Oct 2025

We came here for brunch and we were delighted with the quality and the freshness of the food. Everything was so perfect, display was brilliant, very friendly atmosphere with a US theme. I wish we could put 6 stars for the food. The only thing would be wait time but you have to keep in mind this is a small business and there was only one woman taking orders, prepping and serving and you could tell the effort and care that was put into the food so the wait time was well worth it! Definitely would recommend if you have a sweet tooth but there are also savoury options. Would definitely come here again!

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