Okay, because we’re all teenage children at heart, let’s just get it out in the open – Cheeky Waffles make penis and vagina-shaped waffles. Why? Well, before we delve deep into the why, let’s start with the who, because it would be rude not to, right? The risque dessert creations are the handiwork of Amanda Machado and Joshua Luna, who have both been living in Australia for the last four years. While they were on holiday to Thailand, the pair were searching for some out-of-the-box souvenirs to gift to some friends back home when they stumbled upon some phallic-shaped soaps. Why gift a daggy tea towel or bottle opener when you can give someone a laugh every time they wash their hands, right? The sudsy souvenirs were so well received that the couple joked about how they might explore a similar vein in their hometown of Brisbane and the cogs began to turn. While they were walking along Brisbane’s Brunswick Street in Fortitude Valley one day, they talked about how fun it would be to do something similar – but edible – among the potential candidates were ice-creams, hot dogs and, eventually, waffles. Then, Covid entered stage left. Rather than abandon the idea and take up baking sourdough and banana bread like the rest of us, Amanda and Josh used that time to work on branding, sourcing custom-made waffle irons and perfecting the all-important waffle recipe so that when restrictions lifted, they were ready to roll. And roll they did, the pair opened the doors to their Brunswick Street waffle slinger in September 2021 and have been causing quite the stir ever since.

For those who are new to the Cheeky Waffle experience, it goes a little something like this. First, you choose your part, which isn’t as straightforward as you might assume. The vagina-shaped waffle is for those who prefer a crispier bite, while the penis waffle is fluffier on the inside. Then, it’s time to dip – choose just the tip, or go all in – it’s your waffle, your way. Finally, sprinkle with your choice of topping. Depending on which flavour combo you’ve chosen, the toppings include crumbled Biscoff (that’s the Sugar Daddy), Tim Tam (the Sex Machine), or you can choose your own adventure (that’s the Only Fans). For $2, you can add a ‘love injection’ of Nutella, caramel, jam or custard, or add a ‘happy ending’ (a drizzle of white chocolate sauce) for $1. It’s cheeky, fun and, perhaps most importantly, utterly delicious. Now, onto the why. For Amanda and Josh, Cheeky Waffles isn’t just about having a laugh. While they’re all for a bit of fun, the pair have a purpose and are using the edible offerings as a way to promote sexual wellness, break taboos and engage in conversations. To date, they’ve partnered with Sexpo and Pride Festival, and have grand plans to expand into catering private events.

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