If you’re anything like me, you sometimes have the hardest time deciding what to eat. That’s probably why foodie flights have become popular and I am all for it. What’s not to love? You can taste the best of all of the worlds instead of sticking to one.
We have some amazing flight options in Chicago and the suburbs — and you can even make them for the family right at home. Mom for the win!
Eat In
Flights are a foodie’s best friend and you won’t believe how easy it is to make! Hands down one of our family’s favorite make-your-own flight options is a waffle flight. (Note: You can easily substitute pancakes for waffles.)
Ingredients
- Waffle (or pancake mix)
- Baking spray
- Toppings
Supplies
- Platter or tray
- Waffle iron
- Extras: Chalkboard to label options
Topping options:
- Whipped cream
- Fruit pie filling
- Chopped and toasted nuts
- Granola
- Shredded coconut
- Fruit compote
- Chocolate chips
- Melted chocolate
- Caramel
- Nutella
- Sliced bananas
- Mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar
- Maraschino cherries
- Maple syrup
Directions
- Preheat waffle iron and spray with baking spray.
- Follow directions on how to make waffles. In order to make mini waffles, you can either get a smaller waffle iron or just make a regular waffle and divide into 4 equal parts.
- Once the waffles are done, place them on a platter or tray.
- Now for the fun part. Time to add the toppings! Some of our favorite combinations are: Nutella + bananas, strawberries + whipped cream; chocolate + chocolate chips
Other easy no-cook options
Who says you have to cook to make your own foodie flight? Here are effortless ways to make your own flight.
Ice Cream Flight: Pick a variety of flavors you’d love to try. Toppings optional but highly recommended.
Pie Flight: No need to bake the pies; grab a few from your fave bakery or store, then cut a slice or scoop into mason jars for the ultimate cute factor. Top with whipped cream or have a side of ice cream with each one.
Eat Out
When our waffle cravings hit, the mini waffle flights at SYRUP, with locations in Algonquin, St. Charles and Aurora, are our go-to. With options like raspberry mascarpone, chocolate chip bacon, Maui and banana, we always leave with happy bellies.
Love deep-dish pizza? The deep-dish pizza flight at Buddyz in McHenry is a great way to try out a few of the signature flavors with three or four different deep-dish pizzas. The 10-inch pizzas are a great way to be adventurous without committing to a full-size pizza. Breakfast more your thing? Try the waffle flights.
Channel your inner Napoleon Dynamite with a tater tot flight at Wahlburgers in St. Charles. Choose from three different kinds of tots: BBQ chicken, spicy cheese and bacon, Parmesan truffle. For a sweet treat, you can’t miss the gelato flight at Mozzafiato in Elgin or the ice cream and cookies flight at JoJo’s Shake Bar in Chicago and Naperville.
Cheryl Eugenio is the mom and face behind the blog O the Places We Go! She and her family of five are always on the go. You can find them exploring the latest Chicagoland attraction or embarking on a new family-friendly destination.
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