Try with brown cheese
Norwegian waffles
The Heart of Norway in your hand. Thin, heart-shaped and always made with love. Take me here ASAP (map)
If you’ve ever wandered the streets in the city center, in the area of Tromsø Cathedral, you’ve probably noticed something sweet and comforting in the air. That warm, irresistible smell of freshly made waffles at Wi-To cafe and bar. For the Norwegians waffles aren’t just food; they’re a feeling. They’re Sunday mornings, mountain hikes, and coffee breaks with friends.
Unlike the thick, square Belgian waffles you might know from elsewhere, Norwegian waffles are softer, thinner, and often folded in half like a sandwich. We don’t eat them for breakfast, we eat them anytime. At cafés, after ski trips, during volunteer events, or at the ferry between ports, there’s always an excuse for waffles in Norway.
Now, let’s talk about what really makes them special: the toppings. This is where things get personal. Every Norwegian has their own “right way” to eat waffles.
Norwegians drink cocoa, coffee or tea to waffles
The classic topping is brown cheese (brunost), a uniquely Norwegian, caramel-like cheese. It might sound strange, but once you try that perfect balance of sweet waffle and slightly tangy cheese, you’ll understand why it’s a national obsession. Another traditional combo is sour cream and homemade jam, often made from strawberries. Some even mix all three: waffle, brown cheese, and jam, a proper Northern experiment that somehow works every time.
At Wi-To we serve waffles the proper way: warm, heart-shaped, and with a smile. From inside you’ll have the perfect view of the iconic bank building and the buzz of Storgata, a little slice of everyday Tromsø life.
Every Norwegian has their own “right way” to make and eat waffles.