Just around the corner from Northwestern, Wafflavor on Sherman Avenue is welcoming NU students into the shop for Korean-inspired waffles. Park said she hopes the start of NU’s school year will bring students into Wafflavor. In Korea, waffles are typically eaten as a street-style snack or dessert and served in a sleeve, Park said. Beyond just waffles, employee Zumbrunnen said Wafflavor fosters a sense of community in Evanston, providing students with an opportunity to engage with a small local business. “Seeing familiar faces come back is one of the best parts of running this shop,” Park said.