Waffle House

Intro Waffle House is an American restaurant chain specializing in American diner fare, with a focus on breakfast items like waffles, hashbrowns, and eggs, as well as lunch and dinner options such as burgers and sandwiches. Key facts about Waffle House: Origin: The first Waffle House opened in 1955 in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Availability: The chain operates over 1,900 restaurants in 25 states, primarily in the Southern U.S. Cultural Significance: It is often recognized for being open 24/7, 365 days a year, leading to the informal "Waffle House Index" used by FEMA to gauge the severity of disasters based on whether a Waffle House location remains open or reopens quickly. Menu Highlights: Waffle House claims to be the world's leading server of waffles, T-bone steaks, hashbrowns, cheese 'n eggs, country ham, pork chops, and grits.