Waffle House Menu Prices (2026)
Waffle House never closes. Every location is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, including holidays — the chain is so reliable that emergency planners informally use the “Waffle House Index” to gauge how badly a storm has hit an area.
The menu is short, cheap and cooked on a flat top in front of you. Hash browns are the centrepiece, ordered by a set of one-word modifiers — scattered, smothered, covered, chunked — that regulars rattle off in sequence. Pricing is among the lowest of any sit-down restaurant in America.
How to Save Money at Waffle House
- The All-Star Special at $12.55 includes a waffle, eggs, meat, toast and a side — ordering those items separately costs roughly $5 more.
- Coffee is bottomless at about $2.95, which matters on a long stop.
- Hash brown toppings are $0.95 each; three of them cost less than the pre-named combinations at some locations, so order by the modifier.
- Waffle House is open on every holiday, so it is often the only sit-down option on Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Waffle House Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the All-Star Special at Waffle House?
About $12.55 in 2026. It includes a waffle, two eggs, a choice of meat, toast with jelly, and hash browns or grits — the most complete plate on the menu.
What does scattered, smothered and covered mean?
Scattered means spread across the grill rather than in a patty, smothered means with grilled onions, and covered means with melted cheese. Each additional topping adds about $0.95 to the base hash brown price of $3.75.
Is Waffle House really open 24 hours?
Yes. Waffle House restaurants operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. Most locations have no locks on the front doors for that reason.
What are all the hash brown toppings at Waffle House?
Nine: smothered (onions), covered (cheese), chunked (ham), diced (tomato), peppered (jalapeños), capped (mushrooms), topped (chili), country (sausage gravy) and scattered (spread on the grill). All nine together is called All the Way, about $11.95.
How much is a waffle at Waffle House?
An original waffle is about $5.55. Pecan, chocolate chip and peanut butter chip versions run roughly $6.55, and blueberry about $6.75.
Does Waffle House take credit cards?
Yes, all locations accept major credit and debit cards. The chain was cash-only for decades, which is where the old reputation comes from, but that changed years ago.