If you live in the US South, you probably know about Waffle House.
Based in Georgia, this restaurant chain has locations in 25 states, most of them in the South and Southeast although there are some outliers in the Midwest, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico and as far north as Pennsylvania.
It is known as a sit-down place with food that is served quickly, and all of the restaurants are open 24 hours, 365 days.
Until recently it was cash-only, but now many accept credit cards. Since a meal there is pretty inexpensive, this isn’t too much of a hassle. They serve a wide variety of food, rather like a Denny’s, including standard dishes like Bert’s Chili.
As far as I’m concerned, the only other place (besides my husband and Mom’s kitchens) that makes better pecan waffles is the Homemade Cafe in Berkeley, California.
It’s good to go to Waffle House occasionally with kids because:
1) The food comes very quickly; always a blessing with itchy children.
2) The price is right. This is a budget joint but the portions are generous.