Waffle House

My first experience EVER at a Waffle House. WOW.

For a small place, they get the job done!  We walked in and everyone behind the counter (between 8 and 10, not sure since they kept moving around) said hello.  Friday morning at 10:30 and we got the only two open spots at the counter.  They had some interesting looking things on the menu, but we both went with the biscuits and sausage gray, adding hashbrowns after spying the "Casa de Waffle" salsa in the condiment tray.  

This is one well-oiled operation.  Everyone behind the counter has a job and they seem to do it well.  One is making waffles, three guys are at the grill (one on hashbrowns, one on eggs, one on sausage and bacon).  Another employee was in charge of the toast.  Two taking the orders and one washing dishes.  WHEW!  

We pretty much had our food before I could take in all the scenery.  There was a jukebox playing music a bit louder than my usual preference but hey, I was at The Waffle House!  When a disc came on that was apparently defective, the young guy managing the door was told to unplug it.  Hmmm, after that...I kinda missed it.

I actually couldn't finish all my breakfast, it was a lot of food.  And  cheap!  

Interestingly enough, when we left, they were still packed.  And as we left the parking lot, we noticed the Denny's across the street had two cars in it.  Me thinks the Waffle House rules in this town!

Five stars for a little diner place? Definitely! The food and the service is always great, at every Waffle House in every state where I have dined there. The hashbrowns are great, I love them covered in cheese with diced tomatoes, mushrooms and chili. The waffle is awesome, it has a malty flavor to it that I haven't experienced elsewhere. This place is also ridiculously cheap. It would be hard to break $10 if you are dining alone. Great food and fast friendly service sums up the whole experience. We will return again and again.

Went on a Sunday morning with a party of 7 and were seated within 20 minutes (way faster than expected since it was really busy).  At first, I was a bit overwhelmed by the sheer amount of people in the kitchen....but upon sitting at the bar realized that this place has everything down to a science.  Our food was served in about 10 minutes and tasted good.  The hash browns were pretty bland...but upon seeing the giant carton they come out of, I shouldn't be surprised.

Try not to get a seat under one of the air vents.  They keep the place pretty cold since the kitchen is just hanging out in the middle of the place and it's really tiny....we would all probably boil to death within minutes if they didn't keep it sub-zero.  I was a slow eater that day and the last bites of my food were very cold because we were under a vent....but my Texas Bacon Egg and Cheese Melt was pretty damn tasty.  It was also really cheap and included hash browns and a soft drink.

At first I was really concerned because I've had bad experiences with Waffle Houses in the past (meaning they have had me racing the clock on the way home to not get sick everywhere) but this one did not have that effect.  I managed to go to a wedding and have a great day and not feel any gastrointestinal distress at all.  Huzzah!

I can't give it more than 3 stars though because it is a Waffle House and if any of my Philadelphia breakfast/ brunch spots knew I cheated on them with this chain....they might leave me.