Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles opens

LEAVENWORTH – The newly opened Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles lives up to its name, serving locally roasted coffee and creative, one-of-a-kind waffles.

Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles is owned and operated by Leavenworth Coffee Roasters owner, Nick Pankow. Pankow and his family took over the roasting company roughly four years ago, steadily growing the business through subscriptions and local retail. When the space previously occupied by Sandy’s Waffle Haus became available, Pankow decided to open a storefront.

“We've been here for just under four years, we found our home in Leavenworth, right? So it's like now, we’re bringing our contribution to the city,” said Pankow.

While Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles is technically a separate entity from Leavenworth Coffee Roasters, the coffee and waffle shop will still feature the roaster’s coffee on its menu. Pankow plans to carry on the “waffle haus” theme by offering specialty waffles.

“Waffles and coffee are great together…Everyone in town does waffles, but no one does just waffles, right? So we will be a waffle-centric restaurant, where everything will be waffled, essentially,” said Pankow. 

The menu offers regular waffles with the option of toppings, or stuffed waffles. 

“We'll have all the exciting ones, and all the ones that you know about for sweet and savory, but then we're going to throw in probably monthly specials and weekly specials,” said Pankow.

The stuffed waffles range from classics such as a fruit stuffed waffle or bacon, egg and cheese, to innovative flavors, such a pulled pork and coleslaw or pizza. 

Kid’s Menu half orders are available, as well as an “unwaffle” order for those skipping the carbohydrates, consisting of eggs and a choice of meat.

The coffee and waffle shop offers a casual setting, with orders placed at the coffee bar, and options for dine-in or to-go. The dining space has large, floor-to-ceiling windows that stay open for downtown viewing and bring natural sunlight into the space. 

“I’m super excited to activate the space…Having a great building, great neighbors, and really activating the space for the community and for the tourists,” said Pankow.

Leavenworth Coffee and Waffles is currently open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Food options are available starting at 8 a.m. It is located on the corner of US-2 and Evans Street, at 894 US-2.

Taylor Caldwell: 509-433-7276 or taylor@ward.media