We had an outstanding visit to the Waffle House Museum. We were lucky enough to be in Atlanta on one of the 4 days a year when the museum was having an open house. Original restaurant is restored and next door is small museum featuring the history of the iconic institution. Great for pictures. Visitors were clearly enjoying themselves, reliving their experiences at the restaurant. Staff were super friendly and were clearly proud of their history. Highly recommend this if you get a chance.
Mrs G
So original
Rachel Chatfield
Happy 70th Anniversary! This museum is wonderful. I love that you all showcase the history.
Just Morgan
I wouldn’t make special plans to go here… but if you just so happen to be in the neighborhood and it happens to be open… then I would go. It takes a matter of minutes to go through the museum. The museum staff members are extremely friendly and welcoming. It is also a great place if you want Waffle House merch… yes there is a population of people that want Waffle House merch… my son happens to be one of them🤪… he walked away with a Waffle House t-shirt. Entrance is free!
Chris E
They are open to the public without appointment quarterly. There is an additional meuseum next door with merch availible for sale.
Charles Bryant
Over the years, I’ve asked Waffle House customers if they know there’s a dishwashing sink located right in the middle of the restaurant—between the grill and the guest. Almost none of them do. Let that sink in.
That’s how cognitively dissonant the entire Waffle House system is. The dishwashing system—central to hygiene, labor, and flow—is completely unacknowledged in their training manuals. It doesn’t exist in the “10 Steps of Service.” It’s not part of the designed flow of labor. It’s just... there. Loud. Wet. Central. And invisible.
This isn’t just a logistical flaw. It’s a culture-wide blind spot.
And that’s what Waffle House has normalized: the erasure of labor, the denial of reality, and the expectation that both staff and guests pretend nothing is wrong.
I’m not angry. I’m awake. And this system desperately needs someone who is.
Mike Barcik
What a fun experience, great nostalgia and excellent WH staff leading the tour!!
Liz Flamenbaum
Really fun and interesting small museum about the history of Waffle House. They have a handful of open houses a year, but otherwise are appointment only for tours.
Camilla
Meh Expericened as the restaurant sometimes really good or sometimes really bad
Miss Lousina
Meh Expericened as the restaurant sometimes really good or sometimes really bad
Had a wonderful time at the open house. Learned so much. Fun experience.
David Diener
Great insight to this Atlanta landmark!
Dionne Fields
I can’t wait to try the new , Waffle House s’mores Waffle for breakfast.
Cool Ppl
This is not the museum! Sorry!! This is actually the restaurant. Stop by like I always do and order the pork chop plate, cheese grits, cheese eggs and toast with water! I love coming to this location,over any other location due to the fact they have cute waitress young and mature( I love the cougar) plus I love talking to older ppl and so quick with my food. It's cleaned in there always and they are very respectful towards each other and also the guest
William C. Anderson
The first waffle house. I used to live a couple blocks away back when I 6. I ate their many times with my parentsIt looks just.like it did in the1960's. Waffle House #1
We had an outstanding visit to the Waffle House Museum. We were lucky enough to be in Atlanta on one of the 4 days a year when the museum was having an open house. Original restaurant is restored and next door is small museum featuring the history of the iconic institution. Great for pictures. Visitors were clearly enjoying themselves, reliving their experiences at the restaurant. Staff were super friendly and were clearly proud of their history. Highly recommend this if you get a chance.
So original
Happy 70th Anniversary! This museum is wonderful. I love that you all showcase the history.
I wouldn’t make special plans to go here… but if you just so happen to be in the neighborhood and it happens to be open… then I would go. It takes a matter of minutes to go through the museum. The museum staff members are extremely friendly and welcoming. It is also a great place if you want Waffle House merch… yes there is a population of people that want Waffle House merch… my son happens to be one of them🤪… he walked away with a Waffle House t-shirt. Entrance is free!
They are open to the public without appointment quarterly. There is an additional meuseum next door with merch availible for sale.
Over the years, I’ve asked Waffle House customers if they know there’s a dishwashing sink located right in the middle of the restaurant—between the grill and the guest. Almost none of them do. Let that sink in.
That’s how cognitively dissonant the entire Waffle House system is. The dishwashing system—central to hygiene, labor, and flow—is completely unacknowledged in their training manuals. It doesn’t exist in the “10 Steps of Service.” It’s not part of the designed flow of labor. It’s just... there. Loud. Wet. Central. And invisible.
This isn’t just a logistical flaw. It’s a culture-wide blind spot.
And that’s what Waffle House has normalized: the erasure of labor, the denial of reality, and the expectation that both staff and guests pretend nothing is wrong.
I’m not angry. I’m awake. And this system desperately needs someone who is.
What a fun experience, great nostalgia and excellent WH staff leading the tour!!
Really fun and interesting small museum about the history of Waffle House. They have a handful of open houses a year, but otherwise are appointment only for tours.
Meh Expericened as the restaurant sometimes really good or sometimes really bad
Meh Expericened as the restaurant sometimes really good or sometimes really bad
Restaurantji Recommends
Had a wonderful time at the open house. Learned so much. Fun experience.
Great insight to this Atlanta landmark!
I can’t wait to try the new , Waffle House s’mores Waffle for breakfast.
This is not the museum! Sorry!! This is actually the restaurant. Stop by like I always do and order the pork chop plate, cheese grits, cheese eggs and toast with water! I love coming to this location,over any other location due to the fact they have cute waitress young and mature( I love the cougar) plus I love talking to older ppl and so quick with my food. It's cleaned in there always and they are very respectful towards each other and also the guest
The first waffle house. I used to live a couple blocks away back when I 6. I ate their many times with my parentsIt looks just.like it did in the1960's. Waffle House #1
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