WAFFLE HOUSE - Life in America

[@mikefannon6994]

As a salesman on the road for 25 years, I've eaten in many WHs many times. Some are cleaner than others, but food is always good, service friendly.

[@alanmoore5178]

You have the perfect voice for this channel, Great videos, great music. Absolute perfection. Thanks,Alan

[@randmayfield5695]

I am always amazed at how orders are verbally called to the line cooks. That's a skill and you know what I mean if you've ever been a fast order cook.

[@billsharp3786]

Last time I ate at the WH, was with Dad before he died. He loved eating there.

[@gregtheredneck1715]

Waffles House sustained me while I was in school studying electronics and working full-time. Was such a frequent customer that the waitresses would already have my Coca-Cola in hand when I sat at my usual spot at the counter. A double order of hashbrowns was a cheap meal that filled you up and kept you going on those long 16 hour days

[@LesterMoore]

Hooray for Greg! That kind of work ethic and dauntless effort I believe certain that you're a success in everything you undertake.

[@thecapone45]

Excellent work ethic!

[@Bleu2751]

The only place to hang out when I was a teen was the neighboring town Waffle House. I still love it. The one now closer to me has, hands down, the best coffee!!

[@garymcaleer6112]

I think love plays a role in the flavor. :^)

[@dawng.8836]

Having grown up in California, I had never got to experience them. Went to my first Waffle House on Father's day 2021 in Phenix City, Alabama. Throughly enjoyed it.

[@jondickinson1056]

Actually, working in a Waffle House should be a pre-requisite for all FEMA employees as they are much more responsive to people's needs and probably have more experience at crises management. 🙂

[@chrisose]

Working in some form of food service should be a prerequisite for everyone. It gives you and appreciation for just how hard the job is and perhaps it would reduce the number of just plain rude restaurant patrons.

[@mysteriesoftherealm]

@@chrisose There shouldn't f?cking be ANY. Period! We're all slaves to the death machine because, nobody knows how to cook and grow food, which was the plan for America all along. Every body bought in to it. Most folks eat human remains and feces. And end up with Parkinson's disease. Which was renamed from Kuru by the medical industry to hide what was actually getting served in fast food joints.

[@QueenOfTheNorth65]

@@mysteriesoftherealm I’ll bet you’re fun at a party.

[@michaelcap9550]

@@QueenOfTheNorth65 Like Rodney said "Now I know why tigers eat their young".

[@SantaFe19484]

And then FEMA might be less likely to shut down private businesses or confiscate land if their employees are more people oriented.

[@jedidrummerjake]

While on tour with my band, it was a wonderful place for breakfast. Scattered, smothered and covered with a side of grits 😋

[@melissageiger71]

I got my Jedi training at Waffle House #91..I was 18 then 19..back in 91...wow, I'm just realizing the matching numbers... cosmic...I've definitely worked Christmas and Thanksgiving, those days were fun to work..I was of course a waitress and our location was just off of I-95 and let me tell you baby, we rocked the numbers up in there! Dayam we were busy...we even had a hostess..and such a great management team!! We'd have selling contests and prizes..I really learned a lot there.and met all kinds of people....those were some great times...I have so many stories...our old store was torn down and they built a new one in it's place..but if those old wall could've talked...woo wee.. 💛🖤💛🖤🧇💛🖤💛

[@joshhuffines5978]

When I was a late shift security guard at a mall my partner and I would get off duty at 3am and head straight down I-240 in OKC and hit the Waffle House at 240 and May. Many great meals and conversations at the Waffle House. The staff called us regulars. Those days are 20+ years behind me but I still eat Waffle House when I get the chance. What a neat informative video. Enjoyed it.

[@RichardinNC1]

Always good food when on the road. I hit them for breakfast and occasionally for dinner.

[@tichdaddy1]

Yep, in Georgia there’s so many WH locations, you can actually see another one close by while eating at the one your in. Love the “Wa Ho”. Great memories there :) Thanks for sharing this!👍

[@jdawg5846]

Scattered smothered covered .

[@kasirsadalos]

I just stumbled upon your videos and it's so intriguing! Reminds me of the documentaries being played at a museum's movie theater

[@charles-y2z6c]

Every waffle house is a museum. They look the same inside today as they did in 1955

[@AJ17_]

Considering they didn't open until the 1960s, that's a feat.

[@steveperez210]

@@AJ17_ A year late of course, but labor day in 1955 is a little before the 60's @ 1:44

[@allen_p]

I used to volunteer and work for the American Red Cross going to many, many National Disasters. A Waffle House breakfast is gold after eating shelter food or eating at a mobile kitchen.

[@surelock22]

The Chick-fil-A story is pretty awesome.

[@michaelcap9550]

CA and GA gave us many concepts.

[@19chucki74]

Scattered, smothered, covered, diced and chopped. That's how I like my Waffle House hash browns. Though my thoughts tend to be the same way sometimes too. Pecan waffle with eggs and bacon is my favorite in the morning.

[@sunsetrecords2548]

Love these restaurant and shopping videos. Mostly anything about business in the olden days I absolutely love listening and watching about

[@chrisose]

I actually prefer Waffle House's chicken sandwich to Chick-fil-a. Good to hear they are still privately held. Let's hope it stays that way.

[@killersopinion1829]

AMEN!!!

[@jandkhilbert]

Agree!!

[@anthonychihuahua]

Makes me want to find one and eat there often knowing that now! 🇺🇲🥞🤤

[@thebewitchinghour831]

I just looked it up and was thinking to invest in their stocks since they never close even during disasters. Yes, you can only invest in them if you are an employee in house.

[@cementer7665]

We learned what happened when What-A-Burger, and Luby's Cafeterias when these two FAMILY owned restaurant chains were bought out by corporations. The same can be said about Popeye's Fried Chicken was bought by the same company that owns Burger King.

[@barberdoug2012]

I love this place. On our travels to Florida we plan our route to eat there daily. Wish they were up in Michigan

[@webstercat]

Love Waffle House. Down to earth, good service, decent food, interesting customers, & hard working waiters & cooks. Something really special & slice of Americana.

[@berniemarkley]

My new tradition since moving to NC 5 yrs ago is Christmas breakfast at WH. It’s a wonderful experience!

[@vanvorst1999]

After a club closed, eating breakfast at 3:00 AM was a great way to end a fun night. 😉

[@drusmith3480]

Back in my Army days, when I was stationed at Ft. McClellan, Alabama, my buddies and I would go to WAFFLE HOUSE after the bars closed at 02:00. Those were good times.🧇

[@SoapinTrucker]

Ditto! (US Navy though) Mayport FL :)

[@pianomaly9859]

Our first meal after my wife and I landed in Charleston, SC in '92 for our tenth anniversary trip, was at a Waffle House across the street from the motel we were staying at.

[@orangehoof]

We used to joke about them as "Awful House" but the few times I've eaten there the food was what you'd expect for the price. I think I'd prefer the Steak & Egg if given the choice but Waffle House isn't that bad, especially if you just want breakfast food. Congrats on the success.

[@MisterMikeTexas]

They have some good food. I usually get scrambled eggs, grits, sausage, toast, and a waffle. And coffee and water. My Waffle House anthems: "Special Lady Waiting For Me At The Waffle House", and "Raisins In My Toast".

[@garymcaleer6112]

Great post. Brings back fond memories. As a little boy I would look under the counter and see all the gum people stuck down there. It ran the full length of the counter! :^)

[@touchofgrey5372]

I loved that place!

[@godblessusa8908]

God bless everyone

[@06colkurtz]

Another great story. Yhanks

[@davidkreutzer4778]

Some of the best meals late night or early morning have been at a Waffle house

[@JenBLibertyImages]

Waffle House staff are always friendly and the food is reliable. Nothing fancy, but who hits up a Waffle House expecting four-star dining? It really is good food fast. Nor will I ever forget the staff of a WH in Texas during one of our Route 66 trips--eight AM and they were all singing Motown tunes! They automatically made everyone's morning better.

[@MichaelBoyce-tm2vw]

So nice they even open the doors for you!

[@martinpennock9430]

Yup, love me some Waffle House! Great place to meet and eat. Always one open where I live in Texas. You know there's a local disaster when the Waffle House is closed. Thanks again for the wonderful video, and all you do! 😊👍🇺🇸

[@DukeMitchell.223]

Thank you for these videos that show us how far we have fallen as a nation since the civil rights movement.

[@manonfire3642]

Waffle House, like McDonalds, is an American Icon that travelers look for while driving long distances. Waffle Houses are a welcomed sight knowing they never close; this is a blessing to the weary traveler and their food is always visible while being prepared so the diner knows what he's getting (no filth from the cooks).

[@raallen1468]

Waffle House has maintained it's food quality, while McD's has devolved into serving imitation meat, flour-paste sold as potatoes (french-fries), reconstituted egg whites, whipped, frozen & sold as "ice cream" though they carefully never call their glop "ice cream." I stop @ WH every chance I get. Haven't been in a McD's in 20 years.

[@manonfire3642]

@@raallen1468 You're absolutely correct; I never eat at McDonald's (rumor is that it also uses human remains ground with their meats; this I heard from a video featuring a now deceased minister questioning Rabbi Finkelstein back in 1987(?) or 1997, not certain of the date). I haven't eaten at McDonald's for more than a decade if my memory serves me right.

[@raallen1468]

@@manonfire3642 McD's "burgers" are 90% soy & 10% mystery meat. It's anyone's guess as to what kind of meat they use.... Some things I don't wanna know.... 🙄 I quit eating @ McD's after I realized that I got a very upset "stomach" from their glop.

[@timthomson7532]

@@manonfire3642 that explains the funny bone I got in my chicken sandwich last week

[@rebeccaquartieri5509]

Some people find this a place to denigrate another restaurant chain. Frankly I have never had a problem with McDonald's especially love their sausage egg Mcmuffin. If some of you out there dislike this franchise obviously well fine but frankly this not a place for that especially what seems like untrue and unkind stories. Obviously those who don't like McDonald's I couldn't disagree with you more.

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I hit the like button BEFORE watching the video! 💘

[@goldtopazasylum]

i ate at my first Waffle House August 16th in Sevierville,Tennessee, loved it!

[@sloppyjoe4017]

I'm glad he's finally doing ads to make some $. His videos are so great he deserves it

[@patriley9449]

We don't have them in Nevada and I have only eaten in one in Tennessee several years ago. It was just off the freeway, had plenty of parking, great food and super friendly servers. I am going back to Tennessee then to Chicago next week. If I see one near where i am travelling, I will definitely stop. Highly recommended.

[@MichaelBoyce-tm2vw]

They were even open during Hurricanes.

[@coobay4786]

When Waffle House closes during a hurricane, you know it's get the hell out 🙉

[@lanacampbell-moore4549]

Thanks for sharing😊

[@MichaelBoyce-tm2vw]

The kindest most lovable people work there.

[@tizfrreecharm]

First experienced WH while living in Fulton County, GA in the 80s; besides the delicious breakfasts, I always appreciated the out-loud greatings by whoever among the wait-staff noticed me (and other customers) entering; nice touch! What I've never understood is whythere isn't a Waffle House at every exit of the I 5 out here in the Golden State. Thanks for the memories!

[@langlebl]

I love your videos! I'd love to see you do one on the YMCA.

[@SoapinTrucker]

Just WOW!!!!!! Thanks for this video, I totally loved it! I actually FELT American again!!!!! :)

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid, really enjoyed.......................... 👍👍👍🙂😉

[@evergreenthuja5275]

✨✨✨✨✨ Amazing & Informative production ! ✨✨✨✨✨ 💗💗💗💗💗 Thank you for providing this video ! 💗💗💗💗💗

[@mistergrandpasbakery9941]

I had to jump back on here to thank Skill Share for being the sponsor. As soon as I can get on my feet financially, I'm going to subscribe!

[@eckankar7756]

I love WH. a bit of my childhood when I visit them.

[@halbud]

Some of the best food i've ever ate at 2:00 in the morning was at waffle house !!

[@beckyumphrey2626]

If you are a waffle house fan ya need to try the one in Biloxi across from Hard Rock Casino. It is unbelievable. Voted number 1 in the US.

[@williamdonahue6617]

One of the best parts of these nostalgia videos is the old cars.

[@michaelcross4112]

👭Come host the waffle House with us Forever and ever and ever

[@ryanruttan499]

Love this one

[@chrisulrich1000]

The first time I ever went to Waffle House was 1997 in Phoenix. Because I'm from New England I had never even heard of Waffle House so I thought it was the only location! But I really like the restaurant and have visited many locations around the country since then once I realized it was a chain. Great video and thanks for the pics. Pretty incredible story about the founders and how long they lived too.

[@EnligUlv]

Drove past the one in Longmont, CO just west of I-25 on the way to work every day for 7 years, but never stopped to try it.

[@anthonychihuahua]

Google Maps shows that it's one of 4 in Colorado still open. Why not give 'er a try next time in town? 🥞🍽️

[@djaysouthernpride6417]

Great video👍🏼 I’ve traveled the country for 15 years now being a part in building these. To see the museum is awesome. Takes ya back in time. I can also vouch for the locks on the doors😂they have them but on a very rare occasion got used until the covid came along in which they are now putting in walk up windows so they can still operate for the many who are drawn in by the black and yellow💯😂

[@josephalvarez9920]

You got a sponsor!!! Congrats 🙌

[@davidpearson3304]

I noticed that as well. While I find the ads annoying, if they are helping to pay the bills and allow them to keep putting out good content, I’ll live with them.

[@frankforrest1597]

A sure stop traveling. Favorite one is in Winchester Virginia,off 81south.

[@glenngosline3303]

Another great video

[@jasonwomack4064]

Waffle House is the kitchen table of America. They probably have the biggest crossover of customers from all walks of life. My favorite combination is seeing cops and working girls there at the same time, casually talking about their day.

[@jackkircher1755]

My favorite eatery! Available mainly un the southern most states.

[@CiscoDuck]

Fast forward to 1:00 to avoid BS advertisement.

[@FortunaZKat]

Had a WH a mile from the house. But, it was old and had a very small parking lot so they shut it down. Now the wife and I regularly take the 20 minute drive to the one by the interstate. Never disappointed, it's always good. Went to the old one on a Christmas day. Expressed our sympathies that they had to work. Waitress said she was happy too. The tips that day were the best of the whole year (we tipped very well too).

[@Tomatohater64]

When I was a young kid in the early 70s, we'd eat there 2-3 times every month. I always ordered their silver dollar pancakes. Yummy.

[@theexperiment8498]

I can’t believe I’ve never been to one. I’m excited to go!

[@WorgenGrrl]

Having spent 15 years in Florida, I can attest to the part about Waffle House being open during Natural Disasters. After a hurricane, our local store was open and serving a very limited menu but it was a good hot meal.

[@michaelcap9550]

FEMA closely watches the Waffle House Index. If WH is closed, it's really bad.

[@jimrollins4857]

Very interesting!

[@thejeffneville]

Love that place - wish they'd come to Michigan!!!

[@belagracie]

I used to live in Acworth, Georgia, whose main claim to fame was the I-75 exit that had two WH’s - one on either side of the interstate. It was a big deal until a couple of years later, when the Kennesaw exit (about 3 miles south) somehow ended up with FOUR Waffle Houses. My hubby’s ex has worked for WH for many years. She audits individual company-owned stores. (Yes, some stores - probably the worst ones - are only franchises.)

[@Dave-hc6pp]

Very few places have salt cured country ham but WH does. Before I retired, I would stop at WH and get a country ham, egg, cheese and tomato sandwich on toast and a large coffee to go. That would keep me going most of the day.

[@_The_Worst_]

I use to eat at this one Waffle🧇House, and on Wednesday's it was all you could eat fried🍗chicken...😋 I used to order that and get french frys with it, and dip my chicken in honey mustard and my frys in ketchup...💯✔

[@elifoust7664]

1973,Long Beach,Miss.Listening to Mississippi Queen,eating Hash browns.

[@KsKaylor]

My roommates and I lived a block away from “waffle town” when I was a junior in college. Every weekend after a night of drinking, we would end up there after midnight for grub. I had never seen my one roommate happier than when the waitress would set his plate full of food in front of him. Good times!

[@justme8837]

My sister and I love to eat at Waffle House.. we love to see all the characters it brings in and the food isn't bad either.

[@Brwneydgrl69]

I have always loved Waffle House! I worked at one in 1988 when I was 19. October 2020-February 2021 I traveled mainly the southern states and up the east coast all the way to North Carolina... I ate at many Waffle Houses along the way and only was dissatisfied with 1 location.

[@jincyjonesmehta654]

I love Waffle House!!! I went there as a child and took my children! The juke box was always the highlight!

[@24kRobot]

Holy! That steak on a plate the young lady is showing off in the old photo at 2:11 looks damn good! Man, I bet those were some tasty steaks. Thanks for sharing!

[@gregoryclemen1870]

YUP!!!!, we have one in hamilton ohio, the food quality is always good, the place is always kept clean, and it does not take long to get waited on, and get your food!!!

[@mikecee3058]

I made the mistake of going into one in McKinney Texas once. Sat down at a table and it was sticky. The floor was sticky, and the place was filthy-to the point that dead roaches were under the table. I got up and left, and vowed I'd never go into one again.

[@JoannaCubana]

The first one I ate at was in Tucson AZ. I lived there back in the early 2000's, and loved going there late at night with my late husband. 💜

[@Oldbmwr100rs]

Same first time with me, some friends moved there in the early 90's, and waffle house was an amazing find. I just wish about 3 of them would open in my town now!

[@mikehughes4969]

Every year, my family and I would drive from Chicago to Florida for our vacation, and every we always stopped at a Waffle House. It's how we knew we we in the south.

[@belagracie]

Being from the greater metro Atlanta area, I’ve eaten at many a Waffle House. It used to be a traditional end of a Buckhead Saturday night to stop at the Waffle House on Roswell Road before heading back to the north suburbs.

[@beckyumphrey2626]

Yepper, Johnny 's Hideaway is just next door. Been there a time or two back in the day. It is a real shame crime is getting so bad in Buckhead nowadays.

[@dval59valletta79]

Is that the one near the Braves stadium?

[@beckyumphrey2626]

@@dval59valletta79 Probably not. The Braves stadium is 15 miles or so from Buckhead.

[@jonimichalski9193]

Congratulations happy anniversary

[@brucewelty7684]

The coffee cup those guys were sharing is about twice as big as you can get at the restaurant!

[@ashleymarie7452]

I live in Washington state. I sure wish we had Waffle Houses out here!

[@homefrontforge]

Scattered, smothered, covered, peppered and capped.

[@Jadasmere]

My first job was at a Waffle House in 1987 in Greensboro, NC. If you watch the whole video you'll see how the uniforms changed over the years. I wore the orange/black/yellow striped tops. I have many fond memories of working there from my teens into my early twenties.

[@NGMonocrom]

Nice video. But as a Security Officer who has worked major holidays for too many years to remember, I hate silly corporate gestures such as the one noted above. The cooks and staff have to work, so to make it fair; the executives do too. What's the point of that? Doesn't show the cooks and staff any real respect or consideration. Pay them double for working shifts on major holidays, and let the executives go home and enjoy their day off. That way, everyone ends up happy.

[@snevissniffle7905]

I love you Waffle House, I couldn't live without you.

[@pathall7641]

Nope your wrong about the locks dude....former 17 year waffle house veteran here whenever we had to close we had to tie a chain from the high bar seats to the inner door handle and master lock the chain together....not a legend truth now some of the newer built locations may have them but I'm not I've been gone since 2018...great video though

[@jkaw9291]

I've seen one in Wisconsin / excellent restaurant, quick service great food

[@WAL_DC-6B]

There may be a restaurant in Wisconsin named "Waffle House," but it's a stand-alone and not associated with the chain of Waffle Houses described in this video. The nearest Waffle House chain restaurants to the state of Wisconsin would probably be the ones in and around Indianapolis, IN.

[@johnayala5366]

Please come close to Chicago! The beat waffles ever!

[@OcotilloTom]

We have 20 in the Phoenix, AZ. metro area.

[@lukeyznaga7627]

I regularly go to a local Waffle House, where I live in Virginia. I have met some friends there. Some work there, some eat breakfast with me. My main meal and time I use the restaurant, is breakfast time, although they have an excellent chicken sandwich.

[@emeyer6963]

Ate in one today.$11.75 for 2 eggs hashbrowns Bacon and an iced tea in Mt. Dora Florida.Yummy and very friendly folks

[@nonservitium]

WH is clutch. I absolutely love em. I swear, if I had the money, I'd open one up here in California. I'd open it up right next to a white castle...