If you know who I am, you also probably know that I love Waffle House. I have been going to Waffle House since before I could talk (or probably walk), and out of all the meals I have eaten in my life it is probably the meal I have eaten the most. But why exactly is Waffle House so amazing?
Well for starters, part of their genius marketing strategy is that they are open 24/7, not closing at 3 in the morning, not closing on Christmas, etc. In fact, they are such a reliable restaurant to be continuously open that the United States government created a disaster index based on whether Waffle House is closed, which means it is a horrific disaster.
Secondly, the staff is usually friendly, giving great service that is all done in your view, to make sure the food is cooked to satisfaction. Then, of course, is the dealbreaker, the actual food. Breakfast is served all day, and I have tried every single dish on the breakfast menu; they are all amazing. I’m not a huge fan of scrambled eggs, but the only place that I will consistently eat them is at Waffle House. Even their toast is great, and their raisin toast is spectacular. Their hashbrowns may be my favorite way to eat potatoes, and their hashbrown bowls are also delightful. Unfortunately, the all-star special (my usual order) comes with either hashbrowns or grits. I usually do not eat the grits, but they are also amazing. Most important, however, are the waffles. Their waffles are the best waffles I have ever tasted, hot buttery goodness that some would consider more of a great dessert than just a waffle.
While it may not be healthy (in fact it is really bad for you), Waffle House excels in almost every other category, succeeding at being my favorite restaurant and undeniably a staple of southern and Georgian cuisine. In the words of one of my Waffle House servers, “It’s an experience you can’t get anywhere else.”
