There exist truly exceptional gluten free waffle recipes^, might be worth a shot at least.

The bone broth waffle here would be a good search root (you’ll pardon the colorful menu, I hope): https://coffeedose.cafe/pages/flagship-menu

^ I’m not even gluten free typically

Thanks!

As far as I know, I don't have gluten sensitivity, but it may be something that could make a difference.

Whenever I have anything made with pancake batter, I feel bloated and uncomfortable. I understand that gluten-sensitive people have much more ... adverse ... reactions.

Funny, though. I can usually eat most cookies, no problem. There's something about pancake batter that does it.

There’s a spectrum of insensitivity, all the way from “I’ll die” (celiac), to “I get migraines/etc.” (classically insensitive), to “if I have a lot I feel real bad” (perhaps more folks than they realize).

Pancake batter is characterized by lots of flour and baking soda, if it’s not one it’s likely the other.

it's hard to reconcile a menu like this with statements like "Gen-z will never be able to afford a house"

Care to elaborate? I don’t see any connection between the two.

Try almond or oat flour waffles.