I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…
Trader Joe’s has a gluten free buttermilk pancake and waffle mix that is a one hundred percent sacrifice-free waffle experience.

The surface browns and crisps, the center is fluffy. The flavor is pure waffle.

Get a box for yourselves and try them. Just them on their own merit. (And not on my ability to pour a perfect portion.)
I’m pretty sure my husband, who has the gluten restriction, doesn’t mind me sharing, seeing that we got ourselves stocked up…

And don’t you dare make fun of my googly eyed chip clip!
I’m going to need you to redo that