Yes! The waffles originated in Brussels, first being introduced to the public there in 1958. The original recipe used yeast as a leavening agent, but recipes have since begun using baking powder instead. The waffles were showcased in America in 1962 at the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle. They were (and still are in many places) sold as street food with a simple topping and eaten with your hands. They became even more popular in 1964 at the New York World's Fair, where they were served with whipped cream and strawberries.