Belgian waffles have been around for hundreds of years, although they were initially referred to as "Brussels waffles" instead. According to Huffpost, the Belgium waffle was introduced in America for the first time during the 1962 World's Fair. It took a few years, but soon the waffle gained popularity. The irony is that the American version of the Belgian waffle little resembles the actual Belgian waffle. In Belgium, they are rarely topped with anything while here they are often topped with syrup, fruits, and whipped cream. If you ask me, I like our version best!