Anthony Bourdain Has Discovered The Waffle House

Anthony Bourdain is living the college student's dream, traveling the world eating amazing foods, but recently he has discovered the magic of the Waffle House.

[@joshmccollen700]

It's hilarious because, as a southerner, the Waffle House is something we discover as teenagers when we first get our drivers licenses and break curfew. To hear an adult non-southerner suddenly discover and experience the Waffle House is like watching an adult go through puberty. It's fantastic and hilarious.

[@calebsmithwick8470]

I absolutely love this comment. I grew up in north Georgia, eating at Waffle House every Sunday after church (and eating there drunk and stoned as a teenager). I then moved to Texas for a while, only for my town to get a Waffle House. Watching the Texans go crazy for all star meals and pecan waffles was hilarious.

[@Chernobog34]

I went out on a bender with my friends when I turned 21, and where did I end up waking up? A Waffle House parking lot. No matter how drunk you are, you find your way to a Wa House.

[@scotch4890]

I just moved to Huntsville Alabama from Seattle and going from 5 Star dining to the Waffle House was so damn refreshing, I fucking love the south dispel the rumors the people are great and vary in political leanings just like anywhere, on the lake yesterday I saw a guy screaming “Biden 2020 he won!” At a boat with trump flags which led to a drive by argument of some proportion.

[@michaeldeutsch623]

Discover it as teenager. Man my first solid food was probably a waffle from Waffle House.

[@comradecracker447]

😭literally me. I had it after prom last year and it was so good. Been there once a month after.

[@thinderellaedwards1365]

I really don't think Bourdain was a food snob. He wanted simple food prepared well and respectfully. RIP Tony😢.

[@ryanshannon7703]

He expressed this exactly when he was in Argentina (or Chile) in one of his No Reservations episodes. He was at a vaquerro ranch and they had actual country cooking on the range and this is basically what he said. If food is that good, I don't need a tower construction with a Dali painting of sauces on my plate.

[@niciindeli331]

I got one of his cook books and it's all about creating comfort foods that remind him of good times. All his little excerpts are him gushing about what the food reminds him of. It's beautiful

[@marietaylor5174]

I never thought of the menu being all pictures, but he is absolutely right. I hope Anthony is enjoying the best meal that he ever had wherever he landed. RIP Anthony.

[@MsHani07]

He is too humble to talk about the greatness that make his show become so successful. But If you read his books you will know why. He applied a lot of his writing skills to the show's narration. The show is not only about food, literature and history are also big parts of the show which make it stands out more than other ones.

[@PerthTowne]

Yeah, it's much more than a show about food. Food is his way in, but it's about different culture, history, politics. Great show. I'll miss him and his rambles around the world. The shows are on Netflix though, so I've been watching some of the older episodes.

[@July.Morning]

He is a great storyteller.

[@soundcloudslave2790]

Rip Anthony🙏🏾

[@luckyjasonfan]

xWoody 😭😭😭😭😭

[@diginaderose9618]

😭😭😭😭

[@thl205]

Never forget that the week of his suicide an Italian tabloid showed Asia Argento cheating on Anthony, even though he was her biggest defender. She was later MeToo'd herself. Anthony knew how to deal with depression ("there’s a guy inside me who wants to lay in bed, smoke weed all day, and watch cartoons and old movies. My whole life is a series of stratagems to avoid, and outwit, that guy") but not with an abusive woman.

[@jasondownsnet]

Great to see a talk show where they actually talk and not play Russian roulette with a dozen eggs or lip synch.

[@hihai_TV]

seriously. more substance, less gameshow.

[@Onecooltop75]

Rip tony. You were one of the few chefs I could relate to. You spoke for the home cooks when no one else wanted to. You were a man of character

[@Flufferz626]

I hope he is in a happier place.

[@GrandeMastaSexi]

he died you know, how in the hell is that a happier place than being alive? Dick...

[@Flufferz626]

Brett N I went through a period of being so depressed in 2007-2008 that waking up to work was suffering. The vast expanse of nothingness seemed better than living to me at that time. Or if you're religious, I honestly don't think that suicide is the one unforgivable sin over something like raping a child and murdering them.

[@granddukeofmecklenburg]

Death is the ultimate Neutrality...Clinical depression is suffering...Do the math

[@dabearcub]

He died because his penis was jealous.

[@Cassner]

I love Bourdains shows, they are always great.

[@westcoastkidd17]

This is why he was the best. He showed you some of the best high-end restaurants, but was humble enough to appreciate some of the "lower-end" institutions such as the Waffle House or KFC.

[@hippymama100]

Oh, Tony. You were OUR fuckup, and we loved you.

[@teamsquintz]

for real 😣

[@MrBankalicious]

Dave Chappelle’s bit on him really hit home when you think about it. Must have been going through so much, but to give us so much, incredible

[@TitoTimTravels]

I read his "obnoxious book". As an ex-cook I thoroughly enjoyed it :)

[@PerthTowne]

Not a cook, but still enjoyed it.

[@irider1201]

He can write.

[@Snowfire6916]

I miss watching Tony on No Reservations. Glad his new CNN show is doing well.

[@patriciabrown2293]

+Snowfire Me too!

[@kshinokevin]

"Parts Unknown" !!!

[@tripp8833]

he's dead you son of a bitch

[@mateocruzalvarado]

tripp he posted this comment TWO YEARS AGO... check before commenting you're the bitch

[@Eric06410]

Mind of a chef is brilliant

[@r6854]

I love the fact that he is this world renowned chef who can appreciate the Waffle House.

[@jamesbeattie183]

When Bourdain was there he was aside *another* renowned chef!

[@My-cat-is-staring-at-you]

Bourdain was endearingly humble.

[@forbin1185]

he wasn't famous for being a chef he was famous bc he was renowned Author who happened to b a chef.

[@foreseengust]

When I hear men age like fine wine, I cringe. Then I see this guy and kinda see the point.

[@psps1180]

Foreseen G. It's true of successful men. Guys like that get sexier as they get older. My husband is in better shape now than when I met him, and while his hair is thinner I'm hotter for him now than I was on our honeymoon. Every year he gets more successful and more himself. Meanwhile I'm aging like a president. Doesn't matter how hot I am ”for my age”, he keeps looking better every year. I miss being the hot one.

[@Zennofobic]

women age like cars - Patrice O'Neal

[@leo3932008]

RIP DEAR ANTHONY😢

[@bagman817]

"Dunking fries at age 40", lol. To be fair, there's quite a difference between working the line at McDonalds and being Executive Chef at Le Halles in NYC, as he was :p

[@logic.4218]

Les Halles DID serve a lot of fries tbh. Lol.

[@maxnouwens5072]

Stephen, I want to thank you for these uploads. It was a great miss for me when you disappeared from ducth Comedy Central... I really appreciate these videos. Keep up the good work :)

[@loam_0]

R.I.P. Anthony Bourdain

[@thedarci1368]

People make fun of the Waffle House but there are some of them that do have just great simple food. They do have the very best hash browns especially if scattered and smothered with onions.

[@leonardpearlman4017]

Not "Drawn and quartered, pummeled and flummoxed"? kzbin.info/www/bejne/jZO3lpSmptOFY80

[@cpanker13]

Scattered smothered and covered. But only if hungover. Lmao

[@6Demon6Goat6]

Waffle House is love. Waffle House is life.

[@erricomalatesta2557]

+Chance Adams Don't forget Maxwell House. JK FOLGERS MASTER RACE

[@jonssyy]

+Chance Adams Ice House is love. Ice House is life. : )

[@iwillkillyouamanda]

trap house is love trap house is life

[@DerrWereturd]

+Chance Adams Road House.

[@kenolsen1845]

Chance Adams Right on !!!

[@clareomarfran]

When Lars Ulrich of Metallica was asked what memories he had of playing Atlanta down the years, first thing he said was, Waffle House.

[@angelatucker5271]

Never met him. But damn, I miss my friend. 😔

[@BrokeButBougie]

This is everything. New dream: Waffle House. 2 AM. Tony Bourdain.

[@chickadee1123]

Rest In Peace Anthony. Thank you for showing food is a commonality amongst all walks of life.

[@SuperPussyFinger]

This is the happiest I’ve ever seen Anthony Bourdain.

[@esquibelle]

Anthony Bourdain ~ did you ever know how much the world loved you? So funny ~ so egalatarian even after all the fame & fortune ~ You were loved by millions Tony & will be so missed

[@dothedeed]

This man looks calm, happy, tan and didn't say sarcastic...obviously an impostor.

[@FerretsForever94]

He's gotten complacent in his older years. :

[@enkrypt3d]

RIP Tony... gone too soon.

[@redvue04]

I'm so glad Anthony Bourdain enjoys Waffle House.

[@nicholaspietrzak9992]

The pecan waffles have the bourdain stamp of approval

[@alexking105]

2 of my favorite people together. awesome sauce!

[@kevin71127]

Bourdain is a treasure. Hope he keeps on traveling and making shows.

[@shivamrai2886]

He's probably among the most open minded person I have ever seen

[@CraigMCox]

RIP :(

[@TopStrikerMaverick]

Keep hoping lol

[@ARichardP]

Yes he was. So sad he’s gone. We will have to do it ourselves.

[@Kryptdegen]

B Q that wasn't funny man

[@cubsgo23]

God damn do I miss him. He was one-of-a-kind.

[@LAVirgo67]

Travelling the South in a couple of weeks & the Waffle House is on my list of eateries to hit! Can't wait to get their waffle goodness on a plate.

[@kcald1843]

Never had their waffles. Cheese n eggs, sausage patties, hash browns scatter, smothered, covered, and lightly peppered, with raisin oast and a glass of milk. Best meal ever.

[@whistledickmcboingboing8893]

Dee Dee You’ll be sorry if you’re not completely lit before you go in there.

[@williamray6948]

Fun Fact: the Waffle House Bourdain went to was the one closest to where Colbert went to HS

[@Joeschmo13]

The world will miss you Anthony!

[@HarvestMoon2049]

Gosh. Seeing these old pre Covid clips feel like time capsules. Damn. It's going to be years before we get back.

[@nicholashirano2703]

My two favorite people

[@YouTubeWorldwideinternet]

My favorite one wears glasses, the other one is a LIAR!!!!

[@totallynotaseaotter4946]

+Adam Odinmann What did he do?

[@YouTubeWorldwideinternet]

Lied.

[@totallynotaseaotter4946]

Adam Odinmann Okay, tell me how this makes you feel.

[@totallynotaseaotter4946]

Adam Odinmann Did your mom Die or Did your Dad touch you? Who hurt You? :'(

[@DarksouIjah]

Chef Bourdain literally has one of the best jobs in life.

[@chinorojas8129]

I went to Georgia last year and finally visited the Waffle House... I was so hungover and was so worth it.

[@semafodje782]

R.I.P. Chef Anthony Bourdain

[@stephenpope8185]

I have a good laugh with every one of your videos.

[@lisas2538]

His death has hit me harder than any other person’s besides my grandparents. I miss him so much.

[@AwakeInNaptown]

My heart :( RIP

[@paddykeady9632]

If I could describe Bourdain's voice in metaphors it's like cigarettes after a long night in the kitchen, medium rare steak that's been washed down with some expensive red wine, an exquisite appreciation for culture and customs, an adoration for travel, an authoritarian spokes person for travel and food. He just sounds totally chilled out, in control and cool

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

Give me a Texas Cheese steak, hash browns, and a glass of sweet tea any day. Just sucks that the nearest Waffle House from where I live in Michigan is on the south side of Toledo.

[@incompletesentience]

RIP Tony, thanks for everything.

[@WoundedEgo]

He's what you call in literature an "anti-hero".

[@Caluminous406]

Hurricane Sally surprised NW Florida a few years back. Everything was shut down the night it hit. I’m on my way back home from a retail shift around 10pm and I see the black and yellow sign still lit as howling winds buffet the road. I salute them.

[@kat-random6874]

You will be forever missed.

[@GotHoai]

Whats crazy is Bourdain went to the same waffle house colbert grew up going to and even filmed his music video segment at. I was just there last night too

[@N8uregirl76]

A man who has truly reinvented himself!

[@TheAgentAssassin]

oh the waffle house smothered and covered ...

[@superbad1982]

anyone else pick up that Bourdain was kind of low key getting defensive over waffle house?? He loves Waffle house. He had a flight reschedule in Atlanta so he could go to a waffle house before he left.

[@sethmellen1]

Because Colbert was an being an elitist prick about it.

[@tranurse]

Colbert is from South Carolina, I bet you money he’s eaten at Waffle House

[@jazzzzzmingarmendia]

I love Anthony Bourdain and I miss you so much, you were my idol and may you Rest In Peace.

[@barbarahorn7748]

I sure do miss this man.

[@AdamSno]

We will miss you Tony.

[@AA-qb7ni]

Can't believe this amazing man in gone. Rest in peace, Anthony.

[@Christian-qu5ye]

We miss you, hero. Thank you for your glorious jouney, in making my journey better. You are the greatest, and I will forever remember you. R.i.p

[@Ryanbmc4]

"I'll take the pretty one." clearly talking about the menu and not the females working there lol.

[@artdog0100]

Bourdain! Woo!

[@Lzrdman91]

I miss him.

[@RoxanneJ81]

Please post the full interview!

[@artigkc]

Pretty sure those were Jim Gaffigan's jokes about Waffle House.

[@alexandraferreira561]

We'll miss you Anthony Bourdain❤️

[@jeffreycarrow8584]

my favorite episode is his charleston episode at the waffle house also has bill murray on it its on my dvr will never erase rip tony god do i miss you

[@Stan_sprinkle]

I miss you terribly

[@TheTarrMan]

I wish we had a Waffle House here in Peoria, IL. I used to be a trucker and would love the southern routes because Waffle Houses were plentiful.

[@accordingtohonda4308]

After a show, 3am, hammered, pile out the bus and welcome pure bliss!!! LONG LIVE THE WAFFLE HOUSE!

[@moviefanaticfan69]

I like watching his shows all over the world. He does have one of the best jobs in the world.

[@Kenko706]

Dear heaven, I hope he tried a fully topped hash browns. That is heaven on a plate.

[@user-rz8bu6vl8x]

I miss Tony, great narrator and great show!

[@Chrinik]

Actually, the menu being all pictures really helped me as a tourist cause I didn't know what the hell a "hash brown" is, or what americans call "sausage"...

[@jonshecket3010]

Happy #BourdainDay. Thank you Tony, wherever you are.

[@monizdm]

He seems so boyishly happy in this interview.

[@taekoocho3456]

My heart is I. Two pieces! Anthony!!!!!!! Why!!!!'n rest easy'!!!'

[@lethiapage4767]

I miss him so much and today I ran across a whole new video of Bourdain doing Yo Gabba Gabba. He played a doctor who helped one of the puppets get better. He talked about naps and chicken soup and orange juice. I can only guess he wanted to do something cool that his daughter might enjoy. Dr Tony. Just a guy checkin out the waffle house. He was never ever a food snob! He knew ingredients and how to put them together but I think more than that he was travelling to learn about people through their food.

[@briankorbelik2873]

Tony doing the Ramones. Too cool!

[@guadalupeortiz1928]

Dude, the stories about the Waffle House in Gainesville Florida are top notch!!

[@johnwheater4412]

Love Anothy miss you.

[@lori796]

Miss him....

[@TurkiyeCumhurbaskani]

I'm from North when I go to south I always visit one of them

[@cbglassiii9362]

One of the things I miss most about being from the South is hitting the Waffle House in the wee hours of the morning after being out all night. Wish they'd make their way up here to the Pac NW. =)

[@encanta411]

This guy is living the dream! What I would do to travel the world and just eat and write!

[@92edro]

miss you, uncle tony

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Recovering heroin addict from back in the 70s but then again what Chef who survived the 70s is not recovering from something

[@SpikedOpinions]

Colbert has introduced me to Bourdain. Because of course he has.

[@lilliancat4840]

Stephen Colbert truly looks down on you and thinks you're worse than a peasant, America.

[@kathrynswords2400]

miss him

[@joebob43]

Not sure why Anthony did this, his portfolio speaks for itself. Always has. Either way, congratulations on your achievements and good luck on becoming even more rich.

[@kingsgrave_]

+k tab Because he respects Colbert?

[@hollygolightly9878]

I miss him so much

[@BloxfilmPacks2]

How does this not have a min of 1M views? Disappointed in humanity.

[@ChefDaveWillard]

The Waffle House episode, with Tony joined by Sean Brock, is legend.

[@heytheremogwai]

Lol. Vacation to Charleston maybe 3 or 4 years ago, stopped at the waffle house hungover one morning off of route 17. Order a coffee, after about half a cup I notice something crashing against my upper lip when I'm taking a drink. I look down, two dead flies. Hahahaha.

[@TheKlokan44]

After more than a couple beers, we all agreed that although it would be cool to come back as Mick Jagger, Bourdain's gigg is just too good

[@thomasrainbow]

Dude looks good for 59! Bourdain rules.

[@louchat333]

Colbert is such a snob. The Waffle House Pecan Waffles are the best. Great bacon too.

[@MicheleMJJ]

Love and miss you, Tony, I would have paid good money to be sitting next to him there!

[@arossan]

We will miss you Anthony Bourdain.