Waffle House

Waffle House is a renowned American restaurant chain specializing in Southern-style breakfast and comfort foods. Established in 1955 by Joe Rogers and Tom Forkner in Avondale Estates, Georgia, it operates over 2,000 locations across 25 states. The headquarters are located in Norcross, Georgia.

The menu centers around classic Southern dishes with a focus on breakfast. Signature waffles include the classic sweet cream waffle, pecan waffle, and chocolate chip waffle. Customers can enjoy hashbrowns prepared in various styles, such as plain, smothered with sautéed onions, covered with melted American cheese, chunked with grilled hickory smoked ham, diced with grilled tomatoes, peppered with spicy jalapeño peppers, capped with grilled button mushrooms, topped with Bert’s Chili, and country style with sausage gravy.

These customizable options allow patrons to tailor their meals to their preferences.

Beyond breakfast, Waffle House offers a range of lunch and dinner items including burgers, sandwiches, and salads. The All-Star Special, combining eggs, toast, grits or hashbrowns, a waffle, and a choice of meat, is a popular selection.

A distinctive feature is its commitment to being open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering a consistent, welcoming environment anytime. This dedication has made it a cultural icon especially in the Southeastern United States.

The chain's resilience is highlighted by the "Waffle House Index," an informal metric used by FEMA to assess weather severity. The operational status of Waffle House locations serves as an indicator of the impact of storms and disasters.

Waffle House stands out for quality food, exceptional service, and community engagement, securing its place as a beloved American dining establishment.

Locations

• Columbia, SC, USA
• Akron, OH, USA
• Little Rock, AR, USA
• Memphis, TN, USA
• Lafayette, LA, USA
• Lexington, KY, USA
• Jackson, MS, USA
• Fayetteville, AR, USA
• Mobile, AL, USA
• Newport News, VA, USA
• Virginia Beach, VA, USA
• Savannah, GA, USA
• Dayton, OH, USA
• Albuquerque, NM, USA
• Cincinnati, OH, USA
• Norfolk, VA, USA
• Greensboro, NC, USA
• Chesapeake, VA, USA
• Durham, NC, USA
• Edmond, OK, USA