Maine’s Best Blueberry Waffles Aren’t From Where You’d Think

We take blueberries pretty seriously up here in Maine, so hearing that this brand was named the best certainly comes as a surprise to us Mainers.

When we say we take our blueberries seriously up here in Maine, we mean it—wild blueberries are a big deal. Native to our state, Maine proudly produces 99% of the country’s wild blueberry supply.

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That said, how do we know which frozen blueberry waffles are truly the best in Maine? Who’s making that call, and what criteria are being used?

In their report titled 'Every Major Frozen Blueberry Waffle Brand, Ranked Worst to Best,' Chowhound conducted a hands-on taste test comparing texture, blueberry content, syrup-holding ability, and overall flavor. According to Chowhound, cost and blind taste-test input from kids also played a major role.

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With that cleared up, according to a recent report, which frozen waffle brand apparently makes the best blueberry waffles in the country?

Once again, according to Chowhound and their recent report, ‘Every Major Frozen Blueberry Waffle Brand, Ranked Worst to Best,’ the top spot goes to Great Value blueberry waffles, which you can find at any Walmart. Chowhound had the following to say about their pick:

The Walmart store brand Great Value has a large box of blueberry waffles for those who want to stock up and save money.

One of the biggest surprises in the blind taste test was how the Great Value blueberry waffles not only outperformed name brands in flavor and texture but also offered the best value.

Chowhound continues by saying that the multiple box sizes—especially the affordable 24-count option—helped this store-brand standout rise to the top of their frozen waffle ranking.

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And there you have it! If you’re searching for the best frozen blueberry waffle brand, Great Value at Walmart came out on top.

What are your thoughts on this pick from Chowhound? What’s your favorite brand of waffles? We’d love to hear from you—feel free to join the conversation by messaging us on the app.

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