Butterbeer Waffle Review
Inspired by the iconic Butterbeer flavor profile of butterscotch and shortbread, the new Butterbeer Waffle offers a warm, comforting twist on the popular wizarding beverage. Guests can expect the signature sweet flavor that has made Butterbeer a theme park staple since The Wizarding World of Harry Potter first opened.
The official menu description reads, “waffle served with Butterbeer syrup, Butterbeer Cream, butter barrel, and fresh strawberries.” Whether enjoyed as breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon treat between rides on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure, this limited-time waffle is poised to become one of the most sought-after seasonal snacks. However, we have some concerns.
This Butterbeer Season treat replaced last year’s Butterbeer Cream Puff. Ironically, that treat can be found again this year at other Universal locations worldwide, but not at Universal Orlando Resort. While this could change as the event continues, at this point, no Buttercream Cream Puffs are available Universal Orlando Resort.
Last year, the highly regarded Butterbeer Cream Puff only cost $6.99. In contrast, the Butterbeer Waffle costs $19.99 (before annual pass discounts), a sharp price increase for a Butterbeer Season offering. To be fair, the $19.99 price tag includes a small beverage on the breakfast menu, a common addition for Wizarding World of Harry Potter quick-service breakfast dining options.
While this is a good-tasting waffle with fresh fruit, it does not feature as much of the signature Butterbeer flavor as most Wizarding World of Harry Potter fans will be hoping for. Of course, like almost all waffles, it tastes better with butter and syrup.
The Butterbeer Waffle is more about the experience than the taste of the food and the signature Butterbeer symbol on the waffle, along with the “B” on the butter, elevates this Butterbeer Season option for Harry Potter fans.
If you have ever wanted to place well-themed butter on top of a Butterbeer entrée, this is the recipe for a “heart-stopping” magical experience! Maybe, Universal Orlando chefs saw Paula Deen wandering around Diagon Alley, and she told them, “Hey y’all, if a little bit of butter is magical, then a whole stick is a straight-up Patronus for your arteries!” Despite all the bad jokes, this is a solid Wizarding World of Harry Potter treat.