wonut

/ˈwəʊnʌt/

Etymology

Blend of waffle + donut. First popularized in 2014 at Waffles Cafe in Chicago by owner Alex Hernandez.

noun

  1. A type of waffle made with a mixture of waffle and doughnut dough, deep-fried and decorated like a doughnut.“Wonuts are made with a two-step cooking process, and in that way they're similar to bagels.”