The Story Behind Our Famous Red Velvet Waffle The Red Velvet Waffle at Johnny D’s Waffles & Benedicts is nothing short of a masterpiece. It’s a heavenly indulgence, the kind of dish that lingers in your memory long after the last bite. When I was designing the menu for Johnny D’s in 2013, I knew I needed a show-stopping waffle, one so unforgettable that after just one bite, you’d have to put your fork down to truly savor the moment. At the time, Red Velvet was all the rage