He says he discovered the bubble waffle phenomenon years ago while visiting family in Guangzhou, China. He returned to the Cream City at age 25 and, over the past two decades, he’s operated numerous vending operations at countless area festivals. Yee, a first generation Chinese-American, was born in Milwaukee and raised in Chicago. Guests can customize their waffles or order one of Bubble Waffle Shoppes signature offerings, including the Golazo (‘beautiful goal’) featuring frozen vanilla custard, graham cracker, lemon curd, blueberry compote and whipped cream. Since then, Yee has created a sensation with his bubble waffle desserts featuring the hot chewy waffles served with guests’ choice of ice cream and any number of delicious toppings, including chocolate, caramel or strawberry sauces, crushed Oreo cookies, strawberries, sprinkles, blueberry compote, lemon curd, fruity pebbles and berry fizz. Milwaukee had its first taste of the popular item this past October when longtime festival foods veteran Albert Yee launched his first Bubble Waffle Shoppe at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, 400 W. From there, the waffles are typically folded into a cone shape, placed in a wrapper and often topped with frosting, sauces, ice cream or sprinkles. And they’re made in special waffle irons that produce waffles in a shape that’s not unlike bubble wrap. The bubble waffles, which are made with ingredients including tapioca starch and custard powder, are softer and fluffier than American waffles. But, by and by, they’ve made it to the U.S., where they’ve become an Instagram sensation. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Milwaukeeans have at least one good reason to cheer.Īfter all, Bubble Waffle Shoppes, a locally owned and operated company, will be debuting their soon-to-be-famous offering: bubble waffles.Īlso called egg waffles or egg puffs, these soft, chewy treats were first popularized at the night markets in Hong Kong, where they are called gai daan zai (little eggs). When the Philadelphia Eagles face off against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Feb.
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