Waffle House

Went there Saturday morning around 10:30. Very busy, it was Saturday morning at 10:30. Why wouldn't it be? I haven't been to a Waffle House in decades. The wait was what it was. Obviously the crowd was indicative of demand. We really didn't wait that long to be seated and did have option immediately to sit at the counter. Service was instantaneous upon arriving at our table. Waitress got our drink orders and gave us menus, with our orders being taken at drink delivery. Food was shortly thereafter in front of us offering nice portions and a great dinner meal. I would happily go back!

After a few stressful days where I basically lived off granola bars, Waffle House was the cure for what ailed me. I kept it simple: waffle and double hash browns, scattered, smothered and covered. The young woman who took my order also prepared it. When another staffer asked me how it was, I replied it was delicious and ‘my compliments to the chef,’ which she shared with the young woman. This started a string of fun competitive talk among the staff. (I take it she didn’t often prepare the food as another man soon took over to prepare a large order. It was mesmerizing, watching him work). Asked a neighbor at the counter about the weather, was called ‘young man’ at one point (ha!) and had a warm, wonderful experience. Stop by Waffle House on Cedar Lane because, and I use this term lovingly, it’s the perfect ‘greasy spoon.’

I had breakfast in the Waffle House located at 119A Cedar Lane, Knoxville, TN at approximately 10:00 AM on the morning of May 12, 2022. I was alone so I sat in chair at the counter. The following is a summary of what caused the one-star rating: 1. The attitude of the gentleman who took my order was somewhat rude. 2. When my ham and cheese omelet was presented it was pretty much a pile of eggs. 3. I found a slice of mushroom (I hope) in the omelet. 4. A female server began placing clean silverware in the bins immediately after counting paper money. No gloves or hand washing. 5. The staff in general was not friendly. No staff member smiled at any time. When I got up to leave I spoke with another customer at the counter and she confirmed that she had also failed to observe anyone smile.