Wildman waffles

You’ve probably think you’ve heard all the stories that exist about how and why people start food trucks.  But I guarantee you haven’t heard Jonathan and Lauren LaRue’s story about how they started “Wildman Waffles.”

The couple lived on a working cattle ranch, where the seasons were highly regulated and pressure to maintain and maximize their herd was constant.  

Ever since he was a kid, Jonathan liked to experiment with waffles—adding flavors, toppings, whatever came to mind.  Years later, a friend suggested to him that he should just sell them.  It turns out, the idea wasn’t half bad, and the waffles are amazing.

Wildman Waffles was formally begun in May, and the ranch is now down to zero cattle.  The timing was right to try something new, and the couple, along with their young kids, jumped on it.

So far, they have taken their waffles to the Caribou County Fair, the Famous Preston Night Rodeo, and a few other locations, including the Party at the Rock.  The response has been great.  Jonathan is used to predicting resources, and even so found themselves sold out of food by the end of Saturday, which is a good problem to have.

The waffles start with a variety of flavored batters, and then get topped with all kinds of fresh fruit, syrups, and other toppings.  There are a range of “recipes” for the waffles to try, ranging from savory breakfast fare to the sweetest of the sweet.  Consider the original “Wildman,” a chocolate waffle topped with ice cream, Reese’s pieces, and caramel syrup.  Or the “Jedi,” a lemon waffle topped with whipped cream, blueberries, and caramel syrup.  It’s always exciting to come across a new food option, and I hope you come across this one soon. 

Wildman will be trying out different locations and events in the area, so keep an eye out for them.  If you see them, don’t hesitate to order a waffle from their daughter, the “Mini Boss” at the window!