Funk 'n Waffles began when Kyle Corea and Adam Gold were experimenting with waffles during their Junior year at Syracuse University. They began serving waffles at house parties several times a month. Those parties grew and Funk 'n Waffles was born as an original Syracuse phenomenon.

Slowly, but surely, Kyle and Adam started to get more serious about their business, and as the months went by, people started to catch with the help of delicious waffles, and funky music. They entered the $40,000 Panasci business plan competition during their Senior year and ended up making the semi-finals.

Although they didn't walk away with a monetary prize, they were awarded with an honor of Creative Excellence. Their work during the competition gave them enough momentum to actualize a retail business focusing on catering, entertaining, events and ultimately, a restaurant.

Within six months of their graduation, Kyle and Adam had a deal on the table to take over the La Tazza coffee house in Campus Plaza. Now they are open and serving funk and waffles, espresso, paninis, breakfast sandwiches, and much, much more.