"Traditional waffles" refers to the classic style of waffles that have been made for a long time, usually with a simple batter and square or rectangular shape. Full definition
I have a vertical waffle iron which is great for making traditional waffles with a lighter, thinner batter. (crumbtopbaking.com)
I saw something similar on a food network commercial but I've never tried anything other than traditional waffles in my waffle iron. (confessionsofamotherrunner.com)
If I make traditional waffles now my kids ask for the squash ones instead. (mamanatural.com)