Melissa Gervasio, Contributing Writer
Katie Delsandro, Contributing Writer

It’s 2:00 am, you’ve been up studying for what seems like an eternity, you’re tired, you’re grumpy, and you only want one thing…waffles. Well my friend, we have the place for you. It’s a place where waffle batter flows like wine and the sound of a frying skillet fills the ears with such delight that you’ll know in an instant that this glorious place can only be Waffle House. Located just off of University Parkway, this friendly 24 hour joint is a haven for late night munchers.

Part of Waffle House’s charm is the pleasant service. Upon arrival these two ever eager food critics were greeted with a smile (never mind that she only had three teeth) and chipper hello from our waitress. We seated ourselves at the nearest booth, and a few quarters later the jukebox in the corner was playing, people were dancing, and it was a wild time…just kidding. If you’re looking for a dance party to rival those of the crew of Happy Days, perhaps this isn’t the restaurant of choice. If you’re looking for the components that make for a perfect waffle eating experience, however, look no further.

Despite the restaurant’s misleading name, waffles are only the tip of the gastronomical iceberg at Waffle House. The menu offers a myriad of options, such that no matter what you’re craving from omelets to T-bone steak, there’s something for you. After carefully perusing the menu, we came up with an assortment of breakfast foods. Our number one recommendation is for the delectable hash browns. These babies can be covered, smothered, capped, or diced…meaning that for $1.50-$5.00 you can add an assortment of ingredients to these otherwise tasty treats. The breakfast wraps also come highly recommended because, really, who doesn’t like to have all their favorite breakfast foods rolled up in a tortilla? One of those little numbers will put you back about $3.00. On the other hand, the cheese omelet gave a sub par performance. While it was extra cheesy, to the point of being abnormally yellow, this omelet is not for the faint of heart…or stomach. There are enough other options, choose something else.

Last but not least, we’ve set aside this portion of our review to discuss the waffle. Surprising though the restaurant bears its name, the waffle does not take up a significant portion of the menu. While there are only three waffle options, each of them comes highly recommended. They are big, cheap, and melt in your mouth tasty, not to mention that due to the bar style nature of the restaurant you can watch your waffle being cooked right before your very eyes. If breakfast isn’t your thing, there are a variety of lunch and dinner choices as well, so come any time of day or night. You can get in and out full stomach in under $8.00.

Is there a downside to Waffle House? Yes, yes there is. Unfortunately due to the down home nature of this establishment, only cash is accepted. So, no, they won’t take your Deacon dollars. But the next time you find yourself hankering for a waffle, some eggs, or even an over-yellowed omelet, join the thousands of college students that have journeyed before you to this Mecca of breakfast foods and go to Waffle House.