Wafflehouse Menu With Prices
Calories And Nutrition
Explore the complete Waffle House menu with observed price ranges, verified calories and useful nutrition details—all organized in one clear, easy-to-use guide.
Menu combinations
Finding a reliable Waffle House menu with current prices can be frustrating. Prices, menu items, seasonal options, and availability often differ by restaurant, while many online menus show outdated or incomplete information. This makes it difficult to compare breakfast favorites, hash browns, Texas Melts, burgers, drinks, nutrition details, and allergen information before visiting.
This updated Waffle House menu with prices for 2026 brings everything together in one place. It includes observed price ranges from 20 Waffle House restaurants across Georgia, Texas, Tennessee, Florida, Alabama, and the Carolinas, along with popular items such as the All-Star Special, Classic Waffle, hash brown bowls, Angus burgers, steak dinners, biscuits, and beverages served at more than 1,900 locations across 25 states.
Waffle House Menu With Prices 2026
The Waffle House menu includes all-day breakfast, waffles, egg plates, hash browns, bowls, biscuits, omelets, Texas Melts, burgers, steak dinners, sandwiches, sides, and drinks. All items are available 24 hours a day. Prices vary by restaurant — this guide provides observed price ranges from 20 documented locations across multiple states as of July 22, 2026.
Prices may vary by restaurant location. Calories are based on official nutrition information.
POPULAR ITMES IN WAFFLE HOUSE
Classic Waffle
A golden, crispy waffle with a soft and fluffy center, served hot and perfect with butter and sweet syrup.
Classic Waffle
A golden, crispy waffle with a soft and fluffy center, served hot and perfect with butter and sweet syrup.
Classic Waffle
A golden, crispy waffle with a soft and fluffy center, served hot and perfect with butter and sweet syrup.
Classic Waffle
A golden, crispy waffle with a soft and fluffy center, served hot and perfect with butter and sweet syrup.
Popular Items — Quick Price Reference
Compare popular Waffle House menu items, observed price ranges and official calorie information in one simple table.
| Item | Observed Price Range | Calories — Official, May 2026 |
|---|---|---|
|
01
Classic Waffle
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$4.95–$5.95 | 410 CAL |
|
02
All-Star Special
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$12.10–$13.85 | ~1,050 CAL |
|
03
Regular Hash Browns — Plain
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$3.15–$3.70 | 190 CAL |
|
04
Hash Browns All the Way
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$5.40–$5.95 | ~450–500 CAL |
|
05
Bacon Egg and Cheese Hash Brown Bowl
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$10.30–$11.05 | 795 CAL |
|
06
Texas Bacon Cheesesteak Melt
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$8.50–$9.95 | 720 CAL |
|
07
Angus Cheeseburger Deluxe
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$7.00–$8.50 | 420 CAL |
|
08
T-Bone Steak Dinner
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$14.70–$17.95 | 440 + Sides |
|
09
Regular Bert's Chili
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$2.50–$4.55 | 110 CAL |
|
10
Grilled Biscuit — Plain
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$2.65–$3.15 | 300 CAL |
|
11
Coffee — Any Blend
|
$2.35–$2.95 | 5 CAL |
What Is on the Waffle House Menu
Waffle House All-Star Special and Breakfast Plates
Five items. One plate. Under $14. Is this the best breakfast value in America?
The All-Star Special is Waffle House's signature breakfast combo two eggs your way, one Classic Waffle, your choice of bacon or sausage, hash browns or grits, and toast or a grilled biscuit. The standard build totals approximately 1,045 calories per the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document. Prices run $12.10 to $12.35 at documented Georgia locations and $13.35 to $13.85 at documented Texas locations. You can confirm at your specific restaurant at your nearest waffle house location. According to the official Waffle House company description, the chain operates more than 1,900 restaurants in 25 states.
All-Star Special — Component Calories
Compare the official May 2026 calorie count for each All-Star Special component and available meat, side and bread choice.
| Component | Choice | Official Calories — May 2026 |
|---|---|---|
|
01
Eggs
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2 Scrambled | 180 CAL |
|
02
Waffle
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Classic Waffle | 410 CAL |
|
03
Meat Choice 1
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Bacon, 3 Smithfield Strips | 135 CAL |
|
04
Meat Choice 2
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Sausage, 2 Jimmy Dean Patties | 260 CAL |
|
05
Meat Choice 3
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City Ham, 1 Slice | 100 CAL |
|
06
Side Choice 1
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Regular Hash Browns | 190 CAL |
|
07
Side Choice 2
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Grits | 90 CAL |
|
08
Bread Choice 1
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White Toast, 2 Slices | 130 CAL |
|
09
Bread Choice 2
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Wheat Toast, 2 Slices | 120 CAL |
|
10
Bread Choice 3
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Raisin Toast, 2 Slices | 220 CAL |
|
11
Bread Choice 4
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Texas Toast, 1 Slice | 100 CAL |
|
12
Bread Choice 5
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Grilled Biscuit | 300 CAL |
Standard build (bacon + hash browns + white toast): approximately 1,045 calories. Lowest-calorie complete build (bacon + grits + wheat toast): approximately 885 calories. All figures from the official May 5, 2026 Waffle House nutrition document.
All-Star Special — Price by Market
Compare the observed 2026 All-Star Special price range across rural, suburban and urban markets.
| Market Type | Observed Price Range — 2026 |
|---|---|
|
01
Rural Southeast
Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and rural Tennessee
|
$12.10–$12.60 |
|
02
Suburban Southeast
Atlanta metro and Charlotte
|
$12.35–$13.00 |
|
03
Urban and Highway Corridors
Florida and Texas
|
$13.00–$13.85 |
All-Star Special — Full Breakfast Plates
Compare popular full breakfast plates by observed price range and key calorie totals for their main components.
| Breakfast Plate | Observed Price Range | Key Calories — Main Components, May 2026 |
|---|---|---|
|
01
All-Star Special
|
$12.10–$13.85 | ~1,045 CAL — Standard Build |
|
02
2-Egg Breakfast
|
$7.00–$7.75 | 180 CAL — Eggs, Plus Sides |
|
03
Cheese 'N Eggs
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$7.00–$8.00 | 280 CAL — Eggs and Cheese, Plus Sides |
|
04
Chicken and Eggs
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$10.50–$11.50 | 310 CAL — Chicken and Eggs, Plus Sides |
|
05
Steak (Delmonico) and Eggs
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$10.30–$12.60 | 480 CAL — Steak and Eggs, Plus Sides |
|
06
T-Bone and Eggs
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$14.70–$17.95 | 620 CAL — Steak and Eggs, Plus Sides |
|
07
Country Ham and Eggs
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$11.00–$12.95 | 370 CAL — Ham and Eggs, Plus Sides |
|
08
Pork Chops and Eggs
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$11.00–$12.45 | 690 CAL — 2 Chops and Eggs, Plus Sides |
|
09
Cheesesteak and Eggs
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$12.00–$13.35 | 530 CAL — Cheesesteak and Eggs, Plus Sides |
Side calories: hash browns 190 cal, grits 90 cal, white toast 130 cal, wheat toast 120 cal, raisin toast 220 cal, Texas toast 100 cal per slice, grilled biscuit 300 cal, sliced tomatoes 10 cal. All from the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document.
What comes with the All-Star Special?
One Classic Waffle, two eggs cooked your way, choice of bacon, sausage, or city ham, choice of hash browns or grits, and toast with jelly or a grilled biscuit. All five components are included in the combo price.
Is the All-Star Special worth ordering over individual items?
Ordering the same five components separately costs approximately $17.00 to $20.65 at most documented 2026 locations. The combo price of $12.10 to $13.85 saves $4 to $7 per order depending on location and individual item prices.
Can you customize the All-Star Special?
Yes. Every component is swappable. Sausage instead of bacon. Grits instead of hash browns. Raisin toast instead of white. Biscuit instead of toast. Any egg style. Hash brown toppings can be added for a small upcharge. A second meat can be added for an additional charge.
Waffle House Waffles Menu
Six waffles. One iron. Which one should you actually order?
Every Waffle House waffle uses the same sweet cream batter base, pressed on an iron until the outside crisps and the inside stays soft enough to hold butter and syrup without collapsing. Six variants are on the menu Classic, Pecan, Chocolate Chip, Peanut Butter Chip, Blueberry, and the 2026 seasonal Firework Waffle featuring crackling vanilla clusters and whipped cream. Prices run $4.95 to $6.50 depending on variant and location availability of seasonal items varies, so confirm with your restaurant before visiting. See every variant, price, and calorie at Waffle House Waffles Menu.
Waffle Prices and Official Calories
Compare popular waffle options by observed 2026 price range and official May 2026 calorie information.
| Waffle | Observed Price Range | Official Calories — May 2026 |
|---|---|---|
|
01
Classic Waffle
|
$4.95–$5.95 | 410 CAL |
|
02
Pecan Waffle
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$5.45–$6.05 | 560 CAL |
|
03
Chocolate Chip Waffle
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$5.45–$6.05 | 505 CAL |
|
04
Peanut Butter Chip Waffle
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$5.45–$6.05 | 523 CAL |
|
05
Blueberry Waffle
|
$5.45–$5.95 | 508 CAL |
|
06
Firework Waffle
2026 seasonal item — participating locations
|
$5.95–$6.50 | 560–620 CAL |
Does Waffle House have pancakes?
No. The current Waffle House menu does not include pancakes. Bread options are waffles, white toast, wheat toast, raisin toast, Texas toast, or a grilled biscuit.
Does Waffle House have French toast?
No. Toast comes in four varieties — white, wheat, raisin, and Texas toast. French toast is not on the menu.
How many calories in a Waffle House waffle?
The Classic Waffle is 410 calories per the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document. The Pecan Waffle is 560 calories. Chocolate Chip is 505 calories. Peanut Butter Chip is 523 calories. Blueberry is 508 calories.
Waffle House Hash Browns: Sizes, Toppings and Prices
Nine toppings. One vocabulary. How many combinations can you actually build?
Waffle House hash browns are scattered directly onto the flat-top grill in a thin layer — not deep fried — giving the exterior a crispy lacy edge that no fryer basket replicates. Three sizes are available: regular (190 cal), large (380 cal), and triple (570 cal) per the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document. Nine toppings can be added in any combination using the standard ordering vocabulary — Scattered, Smothered, Covered, Chunked, Diced, Peppered, Capped, Topped, and All the Way — with each word telling the cook exactly what goes on your plate without a written ticket. See every style, calorie total, and combination at Waffle House Hash Browns — Complete Guide.
Plain scattered hash browns run approximately $3.15 to $3.70 at documented 2026 locations. Each topping adds a small upcharge. Hash Browns All the Way runs approximately $5.40 to $5.95.
A dedicated guide covering all 9 styles, combination calorie totals, and the full hash brown ordering system is available at Waffle House Hash Browns — Complete Guide.
Build Your Perfect Hash Browns
Select your favorite toppings and instantly see the estimated calorie total for your customized Waffle House hash browns.
Regular Base · 190 CAL
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Price is an estimate. Actual topping charges and menu prices may vary by restaurant location.
Waffle House Hash Brown Bowls
Hash brown bowls use large hash browns (380 calories) as the base with eggs, cheese, and protein stacked on top. Grits bowls use the same build with large grits (90 calories) as the base instead — a lower-calorie option across every protein choice. All bowls are available 24 hours a day.
Breakfast Grits Bowls
Breakfast grits bowls combine creamy grits with eggs, melted cheese, and your choice of sausage, chicken sausage, bacon, or ham. Use the table below to compare the observed prices and official calorie counts for each bowl.
| # | Bowl | Observed Price Range | Official Calories (May 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sausage, Egg and Cheese Grits Bowl | $10.30 — $11.05 | 720 Calories |
| 2 | Chicken Sausage, Egg and Cheese Grits Bowl | $10.30 — $11.05 | 640 Calories |
| 3 | Bacon, Egg and Cheese Grits Bowl | $10.30 — $11.05 | 595 Calories |
| 4 | Ham, Egg and Cheese Grits Bowl | $10.30 — $11.05 | 600 Calories |
Waffle House Eggs and Sides
Waffle House serves approximately 272 million eggs per year across all locations, according to the company's own published figures. Eggs are cooked on the open flat-top grill and coded using the Pull-Drop-Mark plate system — condiment packets placed in specific positions on the plate communicate egg style, protein choice, and modifications to the cook without any written tickets.
Waffle House Biscuit Menu
The cheapest item on the entire Waffle House menu is a biscuit. Did you even know that?
The grilled biscuit at Waffle House is a Southern-style buttermilk biscuit pressed on the flat-top grill, giving the exterior a slight crust and the inside a warm, tender bite. At $2.65 to $3.15, the plain grilled biscuit is among the least expensive items observed on the full Waffle House menu. The biscuit section runs eleven items from that plain grilled base all the way to the Country Ham Biscuits — which carry 3,710mg of sodium, the highest single-item sodium figure on the full menu per the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document.
Waffle House Toddle House Omelets
Did you know Waffle House has a full omelet section that most visitors never order from?
Four omelets plus a Build Your Own option — all made with two eggs on the open flat-top, all available 24 hours a day, and all coming with two sides of your choice. Calorie figures in the table below are for the omelet protein only — add your chosen side calories separately using the values in the eggs and sides section above. See every omelet, add-on, price, and full nutrition breakdown at Waffle House Omelets — Toddle House Originals.
Side calories: hash browns 190 cal, grits 90 cal, white toast 130 cal, wheat toast 120 cal, raisin toast 220 cal, grilled biscuit 300 cal.
Waffle House Breakfast Sandwiches and Texas Melts
Did you know there is a difference between a Waffle House sandwich and a Texas Melt and most people order the wrong one?
A Texas Melt uses two slices of thick-cut Texas toast pressed flat on the grill with American cheese melted through both slices and protein in the middle — running 525 to 720 calories depending on protein choice. A regular sandwich uses standard bread without the press, lighter in both calories and price, running 220 to 530 calories. See every sandwich and melt with full prices, calories, and nutrition at Waffle House Sandwiches and Texas Melts.
Waffle House Lunch and Dinner Menu
Did you know the same place serving your $5 waffle is also grilling a 10oz USDA Choice T-Bone steak right beside it?
The Waffle House lunch and dinner menu covers USDA Choice steak dinners, classic Southern dinner plates, Texas Melts, 100% Angus beef burgers, and lunch sandwiches — all available 24 hours a day alongside the breakfast menu. According to Waffle House's own published materials, the chain is among the highest-volume servers of T-bone steaks in the United States, with the cut sourced from Stampede Culinary Partners, an Illinois-based supplier, per Food Republic's documented account. See every item, price, and calorie at Waffle House Lunch and Dinner Menu.
Does Waffle House have chicken and waffles?
Not as a listed menu item. Grilled chicken and a Classic Waffle can be ordered separately.
Does Waffle House have turkey bacon?
No. Bacon is Smithfield bacon, three strips per order, at 135 calories per the official document.
Does Waffle House have chicken tenders?
No. All chicken at Waffle House is grilled, sourced from Springer Mountain Farms, and never breaded or fried.
Waffle House 100% Angus Beef Burgers
Have you heared before that Waffle House claims there are 844,739 ways to eat a burger and you have probably only tried one?
Every Waffle House Angus burger uses a 100% Angus beef quarter-pound patty cooked fresh on the open flat-top grill — 220 calories for the patty and 130 calories for the bun per the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document. No frozen patties, no heat lamp, no mystery — you watch every second of the cook from the counter seat. See every burger build, topping combination, price, and full nutrition breakdown at Waffle House Burgers — Angus Beef Guide.
Waffle House Lunch Sandwiches
Lighter than a melt, faster than a dinner plate, and under $9 at most locations? the lunch sandwich section is worth a second look.
The Waffle House lunch sandwiches section covers seven items built on standard bread — simpler and more affordable than the Texas Melts, running 230 to 435 calories depending on what you build. The Grilled Chicken Sandwich Deluxe at 280 calories and 33 grams of protein stands out as one of the better protein-per-calorie values on the full Waffle House menu per the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document. See every item, price, and calorie at Waffle House Sandwiches and Texas Melts.
Waffle House Toppings Every Add-On, Every Calorie, Every Price
Most people order the same thing every visit. These toppings are the reason regulars never do.
The Waffle House topping system covers three categories waffle toppings, hash brown toppings, and burger and sandwich add-ons. Every topping is cooked directly into or onto the item during preparation on the open flat-top grill, not added cold after plating. All calorie figures below are sourced from the official Waffle House Menu Nutritionals document dated May 5, 2026.
Waffle House Waffle Toppings
Four toppings can be added to any Classic Waffle base at an additional charge. Each one changes the calorie total, the allergen profile, and the eating experience of the waffle significantly enough that regulars who discover their preferred topping rarely go back to the plain Classic.
Compare the calories, allergens and observed upcharges for popular Waffle House waffle toppings. Total calorie figures include the 410-calorie Classic Waffle base.
| # | Waffle Topping | Calories Added | Total Waffle Calories | Allergens Added | Observed Upcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pecans | +150 CAL | 560 CAL |
Tree Nuts
|
~$0.50–$1.00 |
| 2 | Chocolate Chips | +95 CAL | 505 CAL |
Soy
|
~$0.50–$1.00 |
| 3 | Peanut Butter Chips Peanut allergen | +113 CAL | 523 CAL |
Milk
Peanut
Soy
|
~$0.50–$1.00 |
| 4 | Blueberry Nougat | +98 CAL | 508 CAL |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
~$0.50–$1.00 |
| 5 | Crackling Vanilla Clusters Firework Waffle — seasonal | Varies | 560–620 CAL | Confirm Locally | ~$0.50–$1.00 |
Waffles and toppings may be prepared using shared equipment. Cross-contact with peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, wheat and other allergens may be possible. Confirm current ingredients and preparation procedures with your specific restaurant.
Which Waffle Topping Adds the Most Calories?
Pecans add 150 calories, making them the highest-calorie fixed waffle topping listed in the official May 2026 nutrition document. Adding pecans raises the 410-calorie Classic Waffle to a total of 560 calories.
Pecans also add tree nuts to the allergen profile. The Classic Waffle already lists tree nuts among its declared allergens.
Which Waffle Topping Adds the Least Calories?
Chocolate Chips add 95 calories, making them the lightest fixed waffle topping currently listed on the standard Waffle House menu. Adding chocolate chips raises the 410-calorie Classic Waffle to a total of 505 calories.
Compared with the other standard waffle toppings, chocolate chips add fewer calories than blueberry nougat, peanut butter chips, and pecans.
Waffle House Pies
Two pies are available at participating Waffle House locations — the Southern Pecan Pie and the Triple Chocolate Pie. Both are offered in regular and small slice sizes. Availability varies by location and is not guaranteed at every restaurant or every hour. Ask your server before ordering.
Allergens: Pecan Pie — Egg, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat. Chocolate Pie — Milk, Soy, Wheat. All figures from the official May 5, 2026 nutrition document.
Waffle House Kids Menu
Waffle House offers a kids menu at participating locations for children aged 10 and under. It is not always displayed separately — ask your server. All items are available 24 hours a day.
Does Waffle House have a senior discount?
There is no official senior pricing program at Waffle House. A bowl of grits (90 cal), one scrambled egg (90 cal), city ham (100 cal), and black coffee (5 cal) total approximately 285 calories and $7 to $9 depending on location.
Waffle House Drinks and Coffee Prices
Free refills, Arabica beans, and a house-brewed iced tea with three options? The Waffle House drink menu is better than most people expect.
Waffle House coffee uses 100% Arabica beans roasted by Royal Cup Coffee in Birmingham, Alabama — a supplier relationship in place since 1977 per the official Waffle House Beyond the Menu page — with free refills on hot coffee, iced tea, and fountain sodas at most locations. Alice's Iced Tea is the house-brewed signature drink available in three formats: Sweet (70 cal), Unsweet (0 cal), and Iced Tea-Monade (35 cal). See every beverage, price, and calorie at Waffle House Drinks Menu.
Waffle House Menu Calories Summary by Range
Compare popular Waffle House menu items by calorie range. All figures shown below are based on the official Waffle House Menu Nutritionals document dated May 5, 2026.
Official source: WaffleHouse.comUnder 100 Calories
100 to 300 Calories
300 to 600 Calories
600 to 1,100 Calories
A Complete Breakfast for About 285 Calories
One scrambled egg, grits, city ham, and black coffee create one of the lightest complete meal combinations using the listed menu items.
How Many Calories Are in a Waffle House Waffle?
A Classic Waffle contains 410 calories. A Chocolate Chip Waffle contains 505 calories, while a Pecan Waffle contains 560 calories. These figures are for the waffle alone before adding butter or syrup.
How Many Carbs Are in a Waffle House Waffle?
A Waffle House Classic Waffle contains 55 grams of carbohydrates, according to the official nutrition document. This figure applies to the waffle by itself and does not include butter, syrup, chocolate chips, pecans, or other toppings.
Adding syrup can noticeably increase the total carbohydrate and sugar content of the meal. Flavored waffles may also contain more carbohydrates than the Classic Waffle because of their additional ingredients. For the most accurate total, include every topping and side served with your waffle.
The listed 55 grams cover the Classic Waffle without butter or syrup.
Syrup, chocolate chips, and other additions can raise the carbohydrate total.
Drinks, breakfast meats, toast, and sides should be counted separately.
Waffle House Allergen Information
Food allergy? Read this before you order a single item at Waffle House.
All allergen information below is sourced directly from the official Waffle House allergen document dated May 5, 2026. Waffle House prepares all food on shared cooking surfaces — cross-contact between allergens is possible for every menu item regardless of what is listed as an ingredient. Always confirm directly with the restaurant before ordering if you have a food allergy or sensitivity. See the complete allergen breakdown for every item at Waffle House Allergen Menu.
Waffle House Allergen Guide
Review the major allergens listed for popular waffles, breakfast sides, meats, toast, toppings, cheese, chili, and sausage gravy. Use the allergen badges to compare menu items more easily.
| # | Menu Item | Allergens Listed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic Waffle |
Egg
Milk
Soy
Tree Nuts
Wheat
|
5 |
| 2 | Regular Hash Browns |
Soy
|
1 |
| 3 | Grilled Biscuit |
Egg
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
4 |
| 4 | Grits |
Egg
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
4 |
| 5 | Bacon 3 strips | No Allergens Listed | 0 |
| 6 | Sausage 2 patties | No Allergens Listed | 0 |
| 7 | Country Ham | No Allergens Listed | 0 |
| 8 | City Ham | No Allergens Listed | 0 |
| 9 | 2 Scrambled Eggs |
Egg
Soy
|
2 |
| 10 | Pecan Topping |
Tree Nuts
|
1 |
| 11 | Peanut Butter Chip Topping |
Milk
Peanut
Soy
|
3 |
| 12 | Chocolate Chip Topping |
Soy
|
1 |
| 13 | Blueberry Nougat Topping |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
3 |
| 14 | American Cheese 1 slice |
Milk
Soy
|
2 |
| 15 | Bert's Chili Used as a topping |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
3 |
| 16 | Sausage Gravy 3 oz serving |
Egg
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
4 |
| 17 | White Toast |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
3 |
| 18 | Wheat Toast |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
3 |
| 19 | Raisin Toast |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
3 |
| 20 | Texas Toast |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
3 |
“No allergens listed” only means that no major allergens were identified in the supplied ingredient information. Waffle House kitchens may use shared grills, utensils, preparation surfaces, and cooking areas, so cross-contact may still be possible. Guests with severe food allergies should confirm current ingredients and preparation procedures directly with restaurant staff before ordering.
Does Waffle House Have a Gluten-Free Menu?
No. Waffle House does not offer a certified gluten-free menu. Some foods do not list wheat as an allergen in the official May 2026 nutrition document, but this does not guarantee that they are safe for someone with celiac disease, gluten intolerance, or a serious wheat allergy.
The following items do not list wheat among their declared allergens in the official document. They should not be treated as certified gluten-free because preparation methods and cross-contact risks may vary.
Waffle Toppings and Shared Equipment May Create a Risk
The Peanut Butter Chip Waffle topping lists peanut as an allergen. The Classic Waffle base lists tree nuts. All waffles are prepared using the same waffle irons, which creates a possible cross-contact risk for guests with peanut or tree-nut allergies.
Waffle House uses shared grills, utensils, preparation areas, waffle irons, and cooking surfaces. Cross-contact with wheat, gluten, peanuts, tree nuts, and other allergens may be possible for every menu item. Guests with celiac disease or a serious food allergy should speak directly with staff at their specific location before ordering.
Waffle House Hours
Most Waffle House locations operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week including all major holidays. However temporary closures and location-specific exceptions do occur — always check the official Waffle House location page at wafflehouse.com/locations before making a special trip.
Most Waffle House locations operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Review the regular weekly opening schedule and the expected traffic notes for each day.
Waffle House generally remains open throughout the day and night, including weekends.
| # | Day | Opening Time | Closing Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | No closing time |
| 2 | Tuesday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | No closing time |
| 3 | Wednesday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | No closing time |
| 4 | Thursday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | No closing time |
| 5 | Friday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | Busier late-night period |
| 6 | Saturday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | Highest traffic day at most locations |
| 7 | Sunday | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | No closing time |
Waffle House Holiday Hours
Open on Christmas. Open on Thanksgiving. Open at 3am. But is every Waffle House actually open right now?
Most Waffle House locations operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week including all major holidays. However temporary closures and location-specific exceptions do occur — always check the official Waffle House location page at wafflehouse.com/locations before making a special trip.
Most Waffle House restaurants remain open on major holidays. Holiday schedules and temporary closures can still vary by location, so confirm current hours with your specific restaurant.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, and other major holidays are commonly included in the regular around-the-clock schedule.
| # | Holiday | Waffle House Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas Day | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 2 | Thanksgiving Day | Most Locations Open | Among the busiest days of the year |
| 3 | Labor Day | Most Locations Open | Chain opened on Labor Day 1955 |
| 4 | New Year’s Day | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 5 | New Year’s Eve | Most Locations Open | High-traffic late-night period |
| 6 | Easter | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 7 | Fourth of July | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 8 | Temporary Closures | Possible at Any Location | Documented closures occurred in 2026 |
Waffle House Locations
According to the official Waffle House company description, the chain operates more than 1,900 restaurants in 25 states. The highest concentrations are in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, the Carolinas, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. The chain extends as far north as Ohio and Pennsylvania and as far west as Arizona.
Nevada is not listed in the current official Waffle House state directory. No confirmed locations currently operate in Las Vegas, Nevada. Use the official Waffle House store locator at wafflehouse.com/locations to find the nearest verified address with current hours.
Waffle House Catering
Waffle House offers catering services at select locations. Availability is not universal — contact your nearest restaurant directly to confirm. Large group orders of 50 or more people typically require coordination with an area manager. Pricing is not published nationally and must be confirmed with the specific location. See the full guide at Waffle House Catering page for complete guide.
Waffle House Regulars Club
The Regulars Club is Waffle House's email-based loyalty program. Sign up at wafflehouse.com/regulars-club to receive early access to coupons and promotions. There is no app-based points system. Gift cards are available in store and online at shop.wafflehouse.com. See the full guide at Waffle House Regulars Club.
Waffle House History
Waffle House was founded on Labor Day, September 5, 1955, at 2719 East College Avenue in Avondale Estates, Georgia by Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner with a $4,000 investment. The Georgia Historical Society marker at the original site confirms the founding date and location. The original building is now the Waffle House Museum, reopened in 2008. Both founders died in 2017 — Rogers at 97, Forkner at 98 — within seven weeks of each other. See the complete history at Waffle House History — From $4,000 to 2,000 Locations.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Waffle House Menu
Waffle House Hash Brown Toppings
Nine toppings. Nine words. Each one tells the cook exactly what goes on your plate.
The hash brown topping system is the most customizable element on the entire Waffle House menu. According to Waffle House's own published materials, the system produces over 1,572,864 documented hash brown combinations when all preparation methods, sizes, and topping permutations are accounted for. Each topping is cooked into the hash browns on the flat-top during preparation — not added after plating.
Most Waffle House restaurants remain open on major holidays. Holiday schedules and temporary closures can still vary by location, so confirm current hours with your specific restaurant.
Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter, and other major holidays are commonly included in the regular around-the-clock schedule.
| # | Holiday | Waffle House Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christmas Day | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 2 | Thanksgiving Day | Most Locations Open | Among the busiest days of the year |
| 3 | Labor Day | Most Locations Open | Chain opened on Labor Day 1955 |
| 4 | New Year’s Day | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 5 | New Year’s Eve | Most Locations Open | High-traffic late-night period |
| 6 | Easter | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 7 | Fourth of July | Most Locations Open | Confirm at your specific restaurant |
| 8 | Temporary Closures | Possible at Any Location | Documented closures occurred in 2026 |
Compare Waffle House hash brown style words, topping descriptions, calories, sodium, allergens and approximate upcharges. Nutrition additions are based on the official May 2026 information.
| # | Topping Name | Style Word | What It Adds | Calories Added | Sodium Added | Allergens | Approx. Upcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sautéed Onions | Smothered | Grilled onions cooked into hash browns | +15 CAL | 0mg | None | ~$0.35–$0.60 |
| 2 | American Cheese | Covered | 1 slice melted American cheese | +50 CAL | +250mg |
Milk
Soy
|
~$0.35–$0.60 |
| 3 | Hickory Smoked Ham | Chunked | Diced ham cooked into hash browns | +70 CAL | +630mg | None | ~$0.75–$1.10 |
| 4 | Grilled Tomatoes Lowest-calorie topping | Diced | Fresh tomatoes grilled alongside | +5 CAL | 0mg | None | ~$0.35–$0.60 |
| 5 | Jalapeño Peppers | Peppered | Diced jalapeños added during cook | +10 CAL | +390mg | None | ~$0.35–$0.60 |
| 6 | Sautéed Mushrooms | Capped | Mushrooms cooked into hash browns | +10 CAL | +140mg | None | ~$0.35–$0.60 |
| 7 | Bert’s Chili | Topped | 2 oz beef and bean chili poured over | +55 CAL | +260mg |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
~$0.75–$1.10 |
| 8 | Sausage Gravy | Country | 3 oz sausage gravy poured over | +75 CAL | +385mg |
Egg
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
~$0.75–$1.10 |
| 9 | All Nine Toppings Full topping combination | All the Way | Every topping above combined | ~+290 CAL | ~+2,255mg |
Egg
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
~$2.25–$3.25 |
What Does All the Way Mean at Waffle House?
All the Way means ordering hash browns with all the listed toppings: grilled onions, American cheese, hickory smoked ham, grilled tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, sautéed mushrooms, Bert’s Chili and sausage gravy.
At documented 2026 locations, an All the Way hash brown order costs approximately $5.40 to $5.95 and totals around 490 calories when prepared on a regular hash brown base.
Which Hash Brown Topping Contains Gluten?
Bert’s Chili and sausage gravy both list wheat as an allergen in the official May 2026 document. This means the Topped and Country hash brown styles are not suitable for people avoiding gluten.
Sautéed onions, American cheese, hickory smoked ham, grilled tomatoes, jalapeño peppers and sautéed mushrooms do not list wheat as an added allergen. However, all items may still have cross-contact from the shared flat-top grill.
Waffle House Burger and Sandwich Toppings
Every Waffle House burger and sandwich can be customized with toppings applied during cooking on the open flat-top.
Waffle House Burger Toppings
Compare calories, sodium, allergens and observed upcharges for popular Waffle House burger toppings. Nutrition additions are based on the official May 2026 information.
| # | Topping | Calories Added | Sodium Added | Allergens | Observed Upcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | American Cheese 1 slice | +50 CAL | +250mg |
Milk
Soy
|
~$0.50–$0.75 |
| 2 | Bacon 2 Smithfield strips | +90 CAL | +250mg | None Listed | ~$1.00–$1.50 |
| 3 | Grilled Onions | +15 CAL | 0mg | None Listed | ~$0.35–$0.50 |
| 4 | Grilled Tomatoes Lowest-calorie topping | +5 CAL | 0mg | None Listed | ~$0.35–$0.50 |
| 5 | Jalapeño Peppers | +10 CAL | +390mg | None Listed | ~$0.35–$0.50 |
| 6 | Grilled Mushrooms | +10 CAL | +140mg | None Listed | ~$0.35–$0.50 |
| 7 | Bert’s Chili 2 oz serving | +55 CAL | +260mg |
Milk
Soy
Wheat
|
~$0.75–$1.10 |
| 8 | Lettuce | Negligible | 0mg | None Listed | Included in Deluxe Builds |
| 9 | Ketchup | Negligible | Varies | None Listed | No Charge |
| 10 | Mustard | Negligible | Varies | None Listed | No Charge |
| 11 | Mayonnaise | +90 CAL | +75mg |
Egg
|
No Charge |
Can You Add Toppings to Any Item at Waffle House?
Yes. Most Waffle House toppings can be added to different menu items. Place the request through your server or clearly communicate the customization while ordering.
The open-kitchen format makes many topping requests straightforward. Custom builds may be easier during off-peak hours, when the cook has more time to accommodate special requests.
What Condiments Does Waffle House Have?
Waffle House locations offer ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, jelly and butter. Standard condiments are available at no additional charge.
Jelly packets are commonly served alongside toast and biscuit orders. Butter is applied to waffles, toast and biscuits during the cooking or preparation process.