Five Reasons Why Waffle House is a Southern Phenomenon

Residents of the deep south are all too familiar with the infamous yellow buildings dotting almost every neighborhood corner. If you have visited metro Atlanta any time in the past few decades, then you are very much aware of the tremendous presence of WaffleHouse. Ask anyone nearby about the reputation of this infamous greasy spoon, and he or she will tell you that Waffle House is considered amongst many things, the official headquarters for those who have spent the previous hours in a sweaty nightclub. But Waffle House is more than just a 24-hour place to grab grub. There is a staunch culture behind this restaurant, one which draws millions of customers through its doors every day, at all times of the day. If you're one of those customers, then you understand why.

#1 - They're EVERYWHERE...

One of the things that really amazes me is the fact that there is literally a Waffle House on every suburban corner of metro Atlanta. On Roswell Road in the Sandy Springs/Buckhead area of Atlanta there are two Waffle Houses within 3 miles of each other on that street alone But these are only two of many located within "footsteps" away. Quite frankly, there is something appealing about having so many locations to choose from. Seeing them everywhere is somehow comforting, even if one has absolutely no plans on stopping for a quite bite. It's sort of like when a close friend whom you rarely ever see moves away: even though you rarely saw the friend, it was comforting knowing that he/she was there. Apply this same concept to Waffle House, couple that with the fact that Waffle House is open 24 hours--and you'll easily understand the appeal.

#2 - The Hash Browns...