Waffle House • Waffles
Waffle House Classic Waffle
Golden buttermilk waffle — the foundation of Waffle House's menu
- Price
- $5.50
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 8g
- Carbs
- 55g
- Fat
- 18g
$5.50
Typical U.S. price: actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information, including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber, is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Classic Waffle
The Classic Waffle is golden buttermilk waffle — the foundation of waffle house's menu It comes in at 410 calories with 8g of protein, and is priced at $5.50 in the Waffles section of the Waffle House menu, about $1.34 per 100 calories. Waffle House is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 1,900 locations known for All-Star Breakfast, Pecan Waffle, Hashbrowns (Scattered). Our Waffle House menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Classic Waffle compares to similar Waffle House items
| Classic Waffle (this item) | $5.50 | 410 | 1.34 |
| Pecan Waffle | Varies by location | — | — |
| Chocolate Chip Waffle | Varies by location | — | — |
Average price in the Waffles section: $5.50. This item matches the section average.
How the Classic Waffle compares at other chains
Compare the Classic Waffle across all chains →| Waffle House | Classic Waffle | $5.50 | — |
| Baskin-Robbins | Single Scoop (Waffle Cone) | Varies by location | same |
| Chick-fil-A | Waffle Potato Fries (Small) | $2.55 | $2.95 more |
| Drakes | Waffled Sweet Potato Fries | Varies by location | same |
| First Watch | Belgian Waffle | $10.99 | $5.49 less |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
Is the Classic Waffle good value at Waffle House?
At $5.50, the Classic Waffle costs about $1.34 per 100 calories against a $5.50 average in the Waffles section. It is the lowest price-per-calorie item on the entire Waffle House menu: the strongest value pick we track at this chain.
How to order the Classic Waffle at Waffle House
The Classic Waffle is available at Waffle House locations nationwide: dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Waffle House app or third-party services. Order through the official Waffle House ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location. Check the current full Waffle House menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Classic Waffle
- 1Check current Waffle House deals: Regulars Club — Free Hashbrowns on Signup.
- 2Prices have trended +8.6% vs 2025 on our tracking. Expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
More Waffle House menu items
Waffle House secret menu items
The Double Secret · $8.50
Two waffles with ice cream, syrup, and whipped cream — a dessert waffle
How to order: Order a Classic Waffle and ask for 'a second waffle on top with vanilla ice cream, syrup, and whipped cream — the Double Secret.'
Triple Hashbrown Bowl · $9.75
A bowl of hashbrowns topped with three eggs, cheese, bacon, and sausage gravy
How to order: Order a large hashbrown bowl and ask for 'scattered, smothered, covered, chunked, and topped with three eggs, bacon, and sausage gravy.'
Patty Melt Waffle · $8.99
A hamburger patty and cheese between two waffles instead of bread
How to order: Order a waffle and a burger patty and ask to 'put the patty and cheese between two waffles.'
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
Most locations remain open on major holidays.
Typical closures: individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Classic Waffle prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Waffle House national-average pricing model:
- Atlanta: $9.50 (Estimated — on par with national average — All-Star Breakfast)
- Charlotte: $9.10 (Estimated — lower operating costs — All-Star Breakfast)
- Nashville: $9.10 (Estimated — lower operating costs — All-Star Breakfast)
- Orlando: $9.70 (Estimated — higher operating costs — All-Star Breakfast)
- Houston: $9.10 (Estimated — lower operating costs — All-Star Breakfast)
- Richmond: $8.95 (Estimated — lower operating costs — All-Star Breakfast)
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About Waffle House
Waffle House is a sit-down restaurant chain with over 1,900 locations known for All-Star Breakfast, Pecan Waffle, Hashbrowns (Scattered). Our Waffle House menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including waffles, breakfast combos, hashbrowns, burgers & melts. Current deals include Waffle House App — Exclusive Coupons & Free Drinks.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Waffle House website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: Waffle House official nutrition — latest published, dated 2026-05-05