Pay R12 for a classic Brussels waffle with icing sugar and cream at Starburst Deli, valued at R25 (save 52%)

Sweet treats have been used to subdue screaming toddlers, mend broken hearts and lure unicorns to grace you with their great conversational skills and magical pink tails. Spoil your sweet tooth with a classic Brussels waffle with icing sugar and cream at Starburst Deli for R12.

Waffles are a yummy treat that no man or fairy-tale animal can refuse; this baked doughy dessert has been making tummy’s happy for decades and has been the inspiration for many a haiku. Starburst Deli is the only place in Port Elizabeth where you will find Brussels waffles. This gem situated in Westbourne road, has an extensive menu that will leave your mouth agape and have you wondering which rock you have been living under to never have experienced the amazingness that is Starburst Deli before. The friendly waiters and laid-back ambience will make it your favourite place to grab a bite to eat or wolf down another delicious waffle. Brussels, the capital city of Belgium – not to be confused with the tasteless green vegetable that your mom used to make you eat – is the home of all things waffle.

The difference between your regular bland round waffle and the Belgium kind is that the Brussels waffle is rectangular. This rebel of waffledom is usually about an inch thick, with fairly deep "dimples". The way it is served at Starburst Deli, dusted with icing sugar and delicious whipped cream, is exactly how it is on the streets of Belgium; an authentic experience minus the jetlag. The main difference is that Brussels waffle are based on a batter raised with yeast as opposed to most North American waffle batters, which are raised with baking powder.

Owner of Starburst Deli, Werner Lourens is constantly reinventing his impressive sweet offerings and the Brussels waffle is no exception.  Consuming their waffles is said to cause intense surges of happiness, with you breaking out randomly in the moonwalk and convincing people you are a superhero who must eat more Brussels waffles or the world will come to an end and you will cry in your pillow.

Waffle fact: Waffle makers in London used to mix their waffle batter with caramel for an extra sweet kick. This was very popular at first but the idea soon backfired when everyone in the town got painful toothache.