Whether you like it scattered, smothered or covered, you’re going to have to wait quite a while to chow down at one Waffle House in Georgia.
Forget a quick road-side pit stop. Eating at this Waffle House will take a lot more planning.
The venerable breakfast joint, beloved by millions across the U.S., is tapping into its brand nostalgia to drive up interest by launching a unique experience at the site of the very first restaurant in the now massive chain.
And loyal costumers, who frequent the chain’s 1,900 restaurants across 25 states, appear happy to wait their turn.
The New York Post has the story:
At one Waffle House, patrons wait up to six months to get in — and they don’t even get breakfast.
Constructed at the site of the first-ever Waffle House, the establishment is located in Decatur, Georgia. However, it’s not a true diner, but a Waffle House Museum with a seriously long wait list.
According to Thrillist, the Museum is a recreation of the original eatery, complete with vintage mugs, menus and furnishings that transport visitors back to its opening in 1955.
The restaurant was founded by Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner on Labor Day 69 years ago.
While the kitchen doesn’t actually produce any waffles, guests can sit at the retro countertop or wear a staffer’s hat and pretend they’re serving up diner dishes.
They can also play songs on the jukebox or listen to audio recordings of the founders to learn about the history of the chain restaurant.
Viewers can also learn more about the Waffle House Index, which has been used to measure the severity of storms depending on if a local Waffle House location — which is typically open 24 hours a day — is open or closed for business.