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Early Bird Diner
84/100 (5025 ratings)
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American
Gluten Free Options
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Diner
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Schnitzel
Meatloaf
Crawfish
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Catfish
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Shrimp and Grits
Biscuits and gravy
Cakes
Fish
Curry
Burger
Pork
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Shrimp
Toasts
Omelette
Pancakes
Chicken And Waffles
Waffles
Pasta
Sit down
American
Diner
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
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Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
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Cheap Eats
"Visited here on a vacation. The staff is helpful and attentive, and the prices are reasonable. Delicious biscuits and pancakes, and the grits was..."
Becky O'Brien
"Wow, food is amazing! The staff is awesome too. My wife and I eat here at least twice a month. I have never been disappointed. I recommend this place..."
Jonathan Garrett
"My family has been visiting Early Bird for a long time. It’s our fave place to eat while on vacation in Charleston. Great menu and good prices...."
Ricky Rodriguez
"The French toast was excellent, the sausage patties are ground fresh there and it was awesome and the grits were to die for. I have never tasted..."
Kristen Brewer Lash
"We were headed out of town and looking for somewhere good to grab a bite. Pulled in and the line was already forming so we knew we were at the right..."
Megan Mallia
"We were staying in a small hotel down the road and wanted a good supper. A fabulous supper is what we got! He ordered the fettuccine and I had the..."
Beverly Miller
"Awesome fried chicken. Sage and mushroom gravy was off the hook. Good service to go with a hearty..."
Brad Bullough
"The service was excellent and the food was outstanding! It is a must if you are in..."
Emily Johns Squires
"This was the cutest place..I loved the stickers on the door and the pictures on the tea and ice maker cracked me up...I had a Snitzel hoagie and..."
Janet Ehling Hinton
"One of my favorite restaurants in the West Ashley area! Friendly staff and delicious food! Great vibe as a..."
Jordan Nettles
"I had the shrimp and grits and my boyfriend had the chicken and waffles it was the best I had thus..."
Brittany Lashawn
"The shrimp and grits were amazing and the pancakes were biggest I have ever seen in my life. Absolutely..."
Tara Johnson
"Excellent comfort food diner Great pancakes Breakfast all day Country fried steak..."
Ken Plummer
"Cool local atmosphere and great service from the waitress who was quick and friendly. The food was quite tasty - but not significantly better than..."
Ben Watson
"Incredible dinner with a southern menu. Chicken and waffles were top notch Chick fried with a pecan batter! Done to perfection Waffles were cinnamon..."
Ken Plummer
"A spontaneous brunch date brought my husband and here. Even though it was 10:30am on a Sunday with a wait. We were sat within 10 minutes of arrival...."
Jessica S
"My friends were visiting from out of town and suggested having the Early Bird Diner for breakfast. Jill was our server and she was amazing. Jill you..."
Leysha J
"Here from savannah for a VA appointment- this place was packed wall to wall, which makes me uncomfortable (anxiety issues) but the experience was..."
Alicia Arocho
"This a place you need to visit if in Charleston. We had breakfast/lunch here and it was delicious. It was full when we arrived, but only wanted a..."
Tina Rowland
"Great food and fun atmosphere. The waiter was was really nice and the food was great. My husband was not the biggest fan of their Biscuits and Gravy..."
Sandy Howard
"I’ve been here countless times and it’s for a good reason. Early Bird is extremely consistent and you know what you’re getting when you come..."
Angel Fross
"This was my family's first time here and the food was good. Great service. You could tell it was a popular place cause it was a lot of people in..."
Sharon Smith
"Still love coming here when we're in town. Chicken and waffles were fabulous and they have the best grits ever! Parking is still tight but if you..."
joy essary
"Sean, is the best waiter I have ever had the honor of being served by. I am from Texas and this young man is 🔥🔥🔥🔥 1. The chicken &..."
April Walker-Davis
"Excellent pecan waffles and fried chicken. The combination of pecan waffles and maple syrup with the chicken dipped in their honey mustard BBQ sauce..."
Scott Dowler
"Wooooo Weeeeeee!!! This is a must eat at spot in Charleston! From the service to the food, everything was awesome!! My niece cant stop talking about..."
Barton Taylor
"Great place I will warn you the portions are BIG I got 1 pancake and 2 sides and had to get a box. the prices are also higher. And the pancakes are..."
Elizabeth King
"Grits done the way my grandmother used to make them, so creamy and full of flavor. Biscuits are square but so light and fluffy. This is a must stop..."
Jen Hamerlinck
"Jill is a wonderful server. House made sausage, biscuits, and ice cream. Large portions and good coffee. Don't let the almost full parking lot fool..."
Charlie Johnson
"A classic diner with a little spunk! Loved the art throughout. Delicious food and great..."
Ashleigh Ransonette
"Very impressed with this diner! The chicken and waffles are incredible! The combination of honey mustard and maple syrup is oddly delicious. Tomato..."
Sarah Bullins
"As a grit fanatic, I can honestly say this is the best bowl of grits I've had in my LIFE!! I was stuffed after eating my grit bowl and biscuit with..."
James Phillips
Metro Diner
84/100 (2915 ratings)
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Gift Cards Available
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"Visiting the area & relied on google for a brunch pick & we were not lead astray! Arrived on a Sat @ noon & to our surprise were seated immediately...."
Sabrina D
"Here on a quick trip for a wedding. My friends and I were looking for a good brunch. Saw this place had good reviews. They DID NOT disappoint! Best..."
Marc Lyons
"This particular location was decent. The manager was very friendly. The server was mostly professional. Really no issues with the food. It's not a..."
Travis H
"For how busy Metro Diners usually are, the service here was great. The service was quick and the food was cooked well. The California Eggs Benedict..."
Bennett Batten
"The server was amazing. Food was phenomenal. Definitely going..."
C Seabrook
"Food is really good! I highly..."
Lakia White
"what a great way to start the morning. my server Jordan, she was awesome she came to check on me a few times to make sure I didn't need anything...."
cynthia Williams
"This is a great place to eat. The food is good, great customer service. I love going..."
Margaret Landrum
"Great food and quick service. We went in on a Saturday around 12. The wait was less than ten minutes and the waitress had our food out in a timely..."
Brian Harper
"I love Metro Diner this is the best place to eat at!! I had a lot great experiences in the past but recently when I went it wasn’t as great. The..."
Kumuda Bhalla
Metro Diner
82/100 (2356 ratings)
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American
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Vegan Options
Diner
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Diner
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Dinner
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Salad
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Waffles
Sit down
American
Diner
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Takeout
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Visiting the area & relied on google for a brunch pick & we were not lead astray! Arrived on a Sat @ noon & to our surprise were seated immediately...."
Sabrina D
"Here on a quick trip for a wedding. My friends and I were looking for a good brunch. Saw this place had good reviews. They DID NOT disappoint! Best..."
Marc Lyons
"This particular location was decent. The manager was very friendly. The server was mostly professional. Really no issues with the food. It's not a..."
Travis H
"For how busy Metro Diners usually are, the service here was great. The service was quick and the food was cooked well. The California Eggs Benedict..."
Bennett Batten
"The server was amazing. Food was phenomenal. Definitely going..."
C Seabrook
"Food is really good! I highly..."
Lakia White
"what a great way to start the morning. my server Jordan, she was awesome she came to check on me a few times to make sure I didn't need anything...."
cynthia Williams
"This is a great place to eat. The food is good, great customer service. I love going..."
Margaret Landrum
"Great food and quick service. We went in on a Saturday around 12. The wait was less than ten minutes and the waitress had our food out in a timely..."
Brian Harper
"I love Metro Diner this is the best place to eat at!! I had a lot great experiences in the past but recently when I went it wasn’t as great. The..."
Kumuda Bhalla
Bear E Patch Cafe West
81/100 (2680 ratings)
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Cafe
Gluten Free Options
American
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Cafe
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Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
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Lunch
Brunch
Crab
Scallops
Sandwiches
French Toast
Burger
Toasts
Shrimp
Omelette
Shrimp and Grits
Cakes
Pancakes
Fish
Salad
Sit down
American
Diner
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Takeout
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Stumbled upon this place and am so glad I did! I love that you can get breakfast all day long because they make some of, if not the best sausage and..."
SCsweetie
"Great local place for breakfast.  Be prepared to wait on the weekend.  Large portions and great service.  We asked for a couple things to be..."
JMed
"I come here whenever I am in town. The food is always fresh, tasty and hot. The wait staff is friendly and attentive. I have been here for breakfast..."
Ptrb77
"Great taste combination. Generous..."
Karen Alich
"Good Food. Wife and I went for breakfast. Outstanding. Attentive staff. Fresh products with well seasoned good food. Small place, but huge..."
Cpowerful
"Simply good. This place is not innovative, cutting-edge, or trendy, and it doesn't pretend to be. The food is simple, familiar, and tasty, and the..."
Try It. You'll Like It.
"YUM. I fell in love with their Dizzle Sandwich. It's not on the menu, and you see it on the specials board sometimes, but it is so good. I also love..."
Thebestkola
"Great food & service.. This place doesn't have much of an appearance but don't let looks fool you. The food is great. The diner style restaurant..."
Foodie
"Quaint local eatery. My daughter introduced us to the Bear E Patch and we're glad. Huge breakfast and great..."
Jane Doe
"I like it and my family really likes it. A bit busy and rushed at lunch, but supper is laid back and friendly. Wait staff always seems tonreally..."
Michael Carnell
"Been here before with the same results, AWESOME. Great food, good service, but very crowded. Biscuit and gravy, Seafood, shrimp and grits, French..."
Dezi Dez
"There is a large menu- several pages long. I’m going to have to go back and try the breakfast. I suspect it will be good. I love diner food. The..."
Cindy Smith
"It's off the beaten path ,& tucked away. Parking is tight and limited. Always a waiting list, we waited about 20 minutes & it was well worth it...."
William Wingard
"This has become one of my favorite spots to visit when I come home to Charleston. Great food and great service. If you have not been, you are missing..."
Kevin Guy
"Sooooooo on point! I mean, DAMMMMMMN, yummers all the way. Holy WOW, you will never be disappointed. Staff is so thoughtful and kind. They sang a..."
Kim Moore
"Such great food! Those pancakes are something I’m going to think about for a while. The service was fantastic as well, everyone looked genuinely..."
Jared Dick
"This is our second time visiting. I still continue to give them five stars. We were in and out fairly quick waited about 15 minutes and it was..."
Seely Hughes
"The food is amazing. I love that the breakfast potatoes are cooked perfectly so they are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside. Perfect!..."
1978Calamity
"Loved the food the staff is great the tables unless you are in a booth are on top of each other. I love going here great omelets and burgers. They..."
Christi N
"Amazing good at an fair price. The staff, though busy, did not miss a beat! We were well taken care of and I will definitely make a stop here anytime..."
Jerry Jones
"It was a challenge to find safe parking. The place had wall to wall people enjoying the food. I enjoyed the food. The service was great. Because of..."
Luciana Smalls
"Locals love Bear E. Patch! They cook southern food the way we like it, offering daily specials in a chill atmosphere. The cafe-style spot has an open..."
Eboni Walker
"Great local place for..."
Kathy Boast
"I like the fried green tomatoes and biscuit sandwich but the bacon wrap was very greasy. It’s a good place to eat on a budget with big..."
Olga Barry
"First time here but won't be my last. Really good food and value. Onion rings hot & delicious. Folly wrap had shrimp and scallops! My daughter's chef..."
GinGirl
"Wonderful friendly staff and great food. Family atmosphere and very attentive. And a bonus is that they love the Lord..."
Michael Heisey
"Me and my wife visited this restaurant on our trip to Edisto Beach. Busy restaurant, but the food we ordered was hot and delicious. They have lots of..."
Chuck Paxton
Sweetwater Cafe
76/100 (1683 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
American
Diner
American
Cafe
Vegan Options
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Diner
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
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Breakfast
Brunch
Crawfish
Crab
Catfish
Tuna
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Biscuits and gravy
Crab Cake
Burger
Fish
Grilled cheese
Eggs Benedict
French Toast
Shrimp
Toasts
Beef
Omelette
Pancakes
Corned Beef
BLT
Salad
Sit down
Diner
Café
American
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Accepts Credit Cards
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Didnt intend to eat here but I'm really glad I did! It was casual, cheap, quick, and the food was surprisingly good for a greasy spoon.  Being from..."
Delirium Trigger
"Great food, low cost, excellent service. Our server was funny and quick, and helped with pointing out where a local landmark could be..."
Facebook User
"Amazing..."
Chris
"A great lunch. I should start by saying we stopped in close to 2 after doing a walking tour and I had missed breakfast, so by that time pretty much..."
Art
"My husband and I enjoyed this little diner flr a quick lunch. The she crab soup was great as well as our chicken sandwich. I would recommend this..."
Lori Dyar
"The pecan/banana pancakes are "the best pancakes EVER" according to my wife. The service was great, fast and everyone working was very..."
Paul Mann
"It was recommended by hotel staff and it was very good. Nothing special inside but nice booths by the window. Ended up there twice with the family..."
Klaus Planton
"Cute, slightly overpriced, but that is to be expected for its location. Nothing to dislike, really. Pretty good selection of soups and sandwiches...."
Calynn J
"A no-frills breakfast spot. A little noisy but excellent food quality for the price. Friendly service..."
Kim
"Nice place. Came in for breakfast, place was hopping... Breakfast was excellent... My wife and I loved the lively..."
Ed Avila
"LOVE IT!. Biscuits and Gravy, Omelets, anything for breakfast is amazing. Service is always great. This is a good downtown breakfast to start the..."
Tcline
"This place is conveniently located on Market street and right across from Charleston Place. I had the crab and bacon omelet. It was A LOT of food...."
Yvette Leonard
"Great food and even better service. I had the corned beef hash omelette and the California croissant. They were both delicious the only negative for..."
Jesse
"Close to all the action, yet relaxing with fair prices. Friendly staff. Good selections and the cook even said thank you on our way..."
Keith Armitage
"Great southern diner. The catfish and grits, shrimp po boy, and crab omelet were..."
Randy Sisto
"One of the best meals I have ever had in my life. Absolutely gorgeous food and if I ever return to Charleston, this place will be my first stop! 5..."
Paul Dunn
"I ordered a regular egg and cheese sandwich on a sour dough bread with a side of grilled potato pancake and a basket of tenders. The sandwich was..."
Sonali Thakur
"This was a welcome respite from all the overpriced, bougie restaurants around downtown. Great kids menu, generous portions, comfortable booth..."
Micki Hastings
"Hidden gem tucked away on market st. Downtown Charleston. Super close to King Street shopping. The breakfast is phenomenal made from fresh..."
Wherever We Eat
"Great service and reasonably priced traditional menu!!! We just happen to come across this Hidden Gem for lunch while leaving our Hotel, The Kings..."
Butch Fagan
"Always busy and always good! I always have the Po Boy or shrimp and grits! A little off the main streets so it’s not a huge line of tourists. Also..."
Aida Colombo
"Wonderful food and service! The fried green tomatoes are delicious. And get yourself a Boylan drink. I had a cane sugar cola. Better than..."
Emily Hill
"Super tasty meal! There was a short wait of 10 minutes and we were seated right after! Our waiter was super nice and fun to talk to! We all enjoyed..."
Jenya
"The French toast was AMAZING but the rest of the food was pretty standard diner food. Server and the service was outstanding and so..."
Jessica Tjhin Southworth
"Today my wife and I decided we would try out Sweetwater Cafe on Meeting Street near the Market. I was not impressed by the exterior but was..."
Richard Keith
"our waitress was sarah and she was AMAZING loved her..."
Destiny Prince
"It was a great place to have brunch. Adequate seating. Our server was extremely nice & he made sure that we were satisfied. I do recommend that you..."
Ms. Keep It Real
"We enjoyed our brunch here. We shared a club sandwich and double-deal pancakes. All tasty and delicious. Good and friendly service as well. Nice..."
Suria Nataadmadja
"For breakfast this morning we chose Sweetwater Cafe just a five minute walk from our hotel. As we turned onto Market St from King St we could smell..."
Brian
Zaxby's
75/100 (1332 ratings)
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BBQguru
"The staff is the friendliest on the island of any establishment. Food has never not been good. They do chicken stripes right and they do them..."
Patrick Perkinson (Perkdaddy)
"Bring back the Buffalo bleu zalad. Also, the atmosphere got a 3 only because the women's bathroom had a broken soap dispenser, and I couldn't wash my..."
June Teague
"I love Zaxby's. Hands down some of the best chicken fast food restaurants ever. If I ever am in the south, I check out Zaxby's because I love it so..."
Audrey Westfall
"Would like to compliment one employee in particular… ARIYANA (Ari) as she always makes sure my order is getting done as fast as possible, always..."
JP
"Food was great! Always love Zaxby's. However, this location was great! They were super busy, but their staff was on top of it. The staff had great..."
Abby Doss
"Service in drive through has always been fast. The kids love their kid’s menu. I LOVE being able to get my Raspberry Flavor Coca Cola here! Also..."
Constance Allegood (Connie)
"I miss the Cajun Club sandwich. It was excellent. Zaxby's regular grilled chicken seem too bland. Now I'm searching for a new fast food resturant..."
arnoldhite
"My husband and I love this Zaxby’s and order from it often. On 1/15 I placed an order through the mobile app to get the wrong food. We didn’t..."
Cayton Keller
"After reading all the reviews, we decided to give Zaxby’s a try. First, the food was really good. It really didn’t taste like fast food. The cob..."
Stella
"Love the salads. Always fresh and..."
Nancy Bogert
"I have experienced Excellent service and Management at this location. The order is almost always right and food is hot and fresh at the JI location..."
Samuel Spell
"This zaxby's restaurant has decent food for those who want some comfort food. However they do have salads as well. I order the cajun chicken combo..."
SunShine Johnston
"We decided to dine in for this visit. We were able to get in and get our order placed fairly quickly. The lady that took our order was pleasant and..."
James Mellis
Waffle House
73/100 (1528 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Diner
American
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Waffles & Crepes
Waffles
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Cheap Eats
"I never had Waffle House before I turned 30 and moved south (it was my first meal in Charleston, actually), but I absolutely love it and think the..."
Michael Drohan
"We wanted the Waffle House experience while visiting Charleston, and this is the spot that Anthony Bourdain made famous in 2015. We were pleasantly..."
John B
"Can't control the clientele, there were some interesting people there while we ate (9:30 pm). Staff were all friendly to us and our food was good,..."
David Hochstetler
"This review is strictly based on Ebony and Ebony only. She's amazing. Her cooks, whom were not tony, sucked. Couldn't mark plates. The female had an..."
Tayler Rigby
"I cannot speak fondly enough of this fine establishment. The employees are some of the kindest people to grace the Earth. It’s a beacon of hope for..."
Connor Boushell
"This has got to be the best Waffle House ever. Everyone here is so kind and fun. Be nice to them and tip well! They deserve..."
Adam Rollins
"Best Waffle House I’ve ever been..."
Ashley Walker
"On June 18th, even though the staff walked out on the in coming shift. The 2 ladies that was there did a awesome job. With the situation that was..."
Tonya Eggleston
"This review is only 5 stars because of the chef that works here. Just ask for E, cuz he serve everyone perfect-LY!! I watched this dude crush 12..."
Absolutely Anonymous
"Best Waffle House I’ve ever visited. Jacqueline, our server, was amazing! Highly..."
Melanie Grijalva
"We go to a different Waffle House every Sunday for breakfast. This was our first time at this Waffle House. We came in at midnight, place was packed..."
Ryan Olson
"I can't visit the South and miss the Waffle House experience. My server - Mojo - was as sweet as they come, as were the other hostesses. The food was..."
ObafemiO
"I ordered my food. Went to the restroom. Came back it was done. The girls treat you like..."
Brandon X
"LaKiesha did amazing job taking care of us. The food was fresh and they got us in and out so fast. 5 star Waffle House they are..."
Kordell St Amand
"This was by far one of the best experiences that I've had at a diner in a long time. Whitney, Aqua, Precious, and Mike were awesome and made some..."
Amanda Wrobleski
"Best Waffle House in Charleston!! Great food cooked with love... Wonderful staff!! Keep up the great work..."
Adam Lagergren
Waffle House
70/100 (2151 ratings)
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American
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Cheap Eats
"The dining experience at Waffle House this morning, at 6:30 AM, was truly exceptional. The entire staff exhibited a warm and welcoming demeanor upon..."
Wherever We Eat
"Food was cooked very well & it was great. The sweet tea could've been a little sweeter. The waffle was cooked perfectly. I had the sausage, egg and..."
Heather Ay
"Waffle House is always great no matter the location no matter the meal. And all so very reasonably priced. My favorite place for breakfast no..."
John Allen
"Breakfast at the waffle House always hits the spot. Even amongst other waffle houses this is the best waffle I've had! It's been a long time since..."
East Lake
"We came in around 10ish and the wait was a little longer than I would have liked. But the staff was friendly enough and did the best they could to..."
Nick Simonetti
"The food is very good. The Atmosphere can get wild with all kinds of stores and backgrounds. Please be honest and polite. The employees are working..."
Harold Hazel
"Probably the most fun trip to a Waffle House I've ever had. Crew was great..."
Ken Webster
"Fast and quick service really appreciated it when we were in a hurry. Food was amazing as..."
Sandy Howard
"Food was very good. Sausage very tasty. Service was fast and with a smile even under the mask. Loud, noisy atmosphere. Just when I thought the..."
james lentz
"Just a my quirky tradition to eat at waffle house in the south. Everyone should eat there at least..."
Damir Sugar
"Save yourself the headache and just cook. If you want to be ignored and wait longer than expected just for your order to be wrong or incomplete then..."
Jocelyn Y. Baker, Esq., MBA