Waffle House Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Waffle House is a 24-hour Southern diner chain serving waffles, eggs, hashbrowns, grits, Texas melts and steaks all day. A classic waffle typically costs about $5.55, the All-Star Special about $12.55 and a Two Eggs Breakfast about $8.45. Most items fall between about $2.45 for toast and $18.95 for the T-bone dinner.
Waffle House quick facts
| Founded | 1955, Avondale Estates, Georgia |
|---|---|
| Founders | Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner |
| Headquarters | Norcross, Georgia |
| U.S. locations | more than 1,900 restaurants in 25 states (company, 2026) |
| Countries | 1 (United States) |
| Known for | 24-hour service, waffles and hashbrowns ordered scattered, smothered and covered |
| Estimated price range | $2.45–$18.95 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 34 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
About the Waffle House menu
Neighbors Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner opened the first Waffle House in Avondale Estates, Georgia, on Labor Day 1955, and that spot is now the company museum. Today the chain, based in Norcross, Georgia, runs more than 1,900 restaurants in 25 states, and nearly all of them are company owned. You sit at a counter, watch the cooks work the grill, and order breakfast at any hour.
Prices on this page are the owner's estimates for a typical restaurant, and your local menu board may differ. Calories come from Waffle House's official nutrition figures; the posted nutrition file is several years old, so a few numbers on current store menus differ slightly. Hashbrowns are ordered in the house lingo, so learn a few words before you sit down: scattered, smothered, covered and more.
Best-value orders at Waffle House
- Original Waffle$5.55 est. · 410 calAbout $5.55 for the classic waffle, which many people eat as a full meal.
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich$5.95 est. · 410 calAbout $5.95 for a hot breakfast sandwich with 21 grams of protein.
- Hash Browns (regular)$3.75 est. · 190 calAbout $3.75 for a regular order, at 190 calories before toppings.
- Coffee (bottomless)$2.95 est. · 5 calAbout $2.95 with refills, at 5 calories a cup.
What people order most at Waffle House
- All-Star Special$12.55 est. · 1,045 calThe plate most people picture: waffle, eggs, meat, toast and hashbrowns or grits.
- Pecan Waffle$6.55 est. · 560 calThe house waffle with pecan pieces baked in, at 560 calories.
- Scattered, Smothered & Covered (regular)$5.65 est.Hashbrowns with grilled onions and melted cheese, the best-known way to order them.
- Texas Bacon Cheesesteak MeltA grilled cheesesteak with bacon on Texas toast, popular for late-night orders.
Waffle House calories, protein and menu highlights
Calories and protein on this page come only from Waffle House's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for.
Waffle House allergen notes
Waffle House posts a Full Nutritionals PDF, linked from its menu and store pages, that lists calories and allergens such as egg, milk, wheat, soy and tree nuts for each item. Many items share the same grill, so cross-contact with egg, milk and wheat is likely. Tell your server about any allergy before you order.
Waffle House hours
- Typical hours
- Restaurants are generally open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Weather or local issues can close a store, so check the Waffle House locator.
- Breakfast hours
- Served all day, every day
- Holiday hours
- Store pages list 24-hour hours every day, but holiday operations are set by each restaurant; check the locator or call before a holiday trip.
Ordering and rewards
- Official app
- No official app listed.
- Rewards program
- Regulars Club: a free sign-up program on the Waffle House website; the company offers new members a free order of hashbrowns.
- Delivery
- Waffle House offers online ordering at participating locations; check the website or your store page for pickup and delivery options, which vary by restaurant.
Waffle House ordering tips
- Learn the hashbrown words: scattered (spread on the grill), smothered (onions), covered (cheese); All the Way gets every topping.
- Breakfast is served around the clock, so a waffle at midnight is completely normal here.
- Sign up for the Regulars Club online to get a free order of hashbrowns.
- To save money, order a waffle or sandwich a la carte instead of a full special.
- Sit at the counter if you want to watch your order come off the grill.
Waffle House menu FAQ
Is Waffle House open 24 hours?
Yes, most Waffle House restaurants are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and store pages list round-the-clock hours. A location can close for severe weather, repairs or staffing, so check the Waffle House locator or call ahead if you are planning a late-night or holiday stop.
How much is the All-Star Special at Waffle House?
The All-Star Special typically costs about $12.55. It includes a waffle, two eggs, a choice of bacon, sausage or ham, toast with jelly, and hashbrowns or grits. Prices vary by location, and choosing raisin toast or adding hashbrown toppings can change the total slightly.
What does scattered, smothered and covered mean?
It is Waffle House hashbrown lingo. Scattered is the base, cooked loose on the grill; smothered adds grilled onions and covered adds melted cheese. Chunked (ham), diced (tomatoes), peppered (jalapeños), capped (mushrooms), topped (chili) and country (sausage gravy) are the rest. Ordering All the Way adds every topping for about $11.95.
Does Waffle House serve breakfast all day?
Yes. Waffle House serves its full menu, breakfast included, at every hour the restaurant is open, which at most locations is 24 hours a day. You can order waffles, eggs and hashbrowns at dinner, or a T-bone steak in the morning, at the same counter.
What is the cheapest thing at Waffle House?
On our list, toast is the cheapest food at about $2.45, followed by milk at about $2.75 and a bottomless coffee at about $2.95. For a filling meal on a budget, a classic waffle runs about $5.55, and an egg sandwich costs about $5.95.
What are the lowest-calorie options at Waffle House?
Sliced tomatoes are 10 calories, regular grits are 90 and a regular order of hashbrowns is 190. For a full plate, the Two Eggs Breakfast lists 500 calories and the Grilled Chicken Dinner lists 570. Toppings, butter and syrup add more, so check the official nutrition PDF.
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Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Waffle House store page #1027 (LaPlace, La.) — used for HQ in Norcross, more than 1,900 restaurants in 25 states, 24-hour hours, current menu items and calories, Full Nutritionals link
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Waffle House still looking good at 70 (Sept. 2025) — used for Founders, Labor Day 1955 opening in Avondale Estates, museum, about 97% company owned, hashbrown lingo history
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Your guide to Waffle House hash browns — used for Meaning of scattered, smothered, covered, chunked, diced, peppered, capped, topped and country
- Waffle House newsroom — used for Regulars Club free hashbrowns offer, online ordering
- Waffle House Full Nutritionals PDF — used for Calories and allergen listings
- Waffle House official nutrition information — used for calories and protein (official figures only)