# Waffle-Infused Espresso Dominique Ansel's Waffagato is a Mix of Waffles, Ice-Cream and Espresso By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-04-30 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffogato References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/04/28/waffogato/) & [dominiqueansel](http://dominiqueansel.com/) Cronut creator Dominique Ansel introduced another never-before-done breakfast meal at New York’s Taste of the Nation fundraiser last night called the 'Waffogato.' The meal is a [waffle innovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fried-waffle-wedge-basket) inspired by the classic Italian dessert of ice cream topped with espresso. 'Waffogato' is a waffle-espresso hybrid, but boasts much more than just those two flavors; Tahitian vanilla ice cream is set inside the crispy waffle mold and warm maple-syrup-spiked espresso is poured over it. It's then topped with sea salt and pearl sugar. The ice-cream-infused waffle slowly melts into the hot espresso as you eat it, which makes for a delicious drink to wash down the final bites of your waffle with. Little tapioca pearls laid in the vanilla ice-cream also float up once the ice cream starts to melt to add extra textures and tastes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Waffle-infused Espresso:** The combination of waffles, ice-cream, and espresso offers opportunities for creating innovative dessert and breakfast items. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** Restaurants and cafes can capitalize on the trend by incorporating waffle-infused espresso into their menus. - **Dessert:** The dessert industry can explore new creations by incorporating waffles, ice-cream, and espresso in unique ways. - **Event Catering:** Catering businesses can offer the Waffogato as a unique and indulgent dessert option for events. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Croissant-Waffle Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-house.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Coffee Creamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-mate-x-eggos-waffles-creamer.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Frozen Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eggo-ice-cream.md) - [Decadent Multitextured Ice-Cream Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hagendazs-debuts.md) - [Instant-Coffee Dessert Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nescaf-affogato-kit.md) - [Cookie-Stuffed Belgian Waffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oreo-cookie-crumble-belgian-waffle.md) - [All-Day Waffle Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-bites.md) - [Savory Egg Croffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/croffle-savory.md) - [Waffle-Flavored Potato Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-city-waffle.md)