Waffle House coming to Lady Lake

[champion6]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

[MightyDog]

Just in case any don't know the nickname and would like to - it's known as The Awful Waffle in Georgia (headquarters is there).

Hey, some people like it while others avoid it entirely. C'est la vie...

[Bill14564]

Just in case any don't know the nickname and would like to - it's known as The Awful Waffle in Georgia (headquarters is there).

Hey, some people like it while others avoid it entirely. C'est la vie...

Have had some bad servers (it may have been in Georgia) but I have never had a bad meal.

[MightyDog]

Have had some bad servers (it may have been in Georgia) but I have never had a bad meal.
Yeah, it's okay. I'd never crave the place but, if I'm out-and-about and really hungry, I may pop-in for some eggs or a sandwich.

It's advisable not to watch them cook the food, if you're particular. ;o) But, it's definitely a great place to watch "the human parade".

[ElDiabloJoe]

I know two things about Waffle House:

1. They use a lot of butter and cheap ingredients, and;
2. Nearly every news broadcast about murder or shooting starts with, "Late last night at Waffle House..." Or, for variety's sake, they sometime headline, "Waffle House scene of shooting."

[MightyDog]

I know two things about Waffle House:

1. They use a lot of butter and cheap ingredients, and;
2. Nearly every news broadcast about murder or shooting starts with, "Late last night at Waffle House..." Or, for variety's sake, they sometime headline, "Waffle House scene of shooting."
1) Yes, that's why I recommended not to watch them make the food. Pouring some cheap oil on the griddle before throwing your eggs on. Plus cheap bread and cheese, etc.

2) This one may mostly just be the Law of Averages. They have almost 2000 locations across 25 states and are open 24/7/365. All sorts of stuff is going to happen with that kind of availability.

[Randall55]

I know two things about Waffle House:

1. They use a lot of butter and cheap ingredients, and;
2. Nearly every news broadcast about murder or shooting starts with, "Late last night at Waffle House..." Or, for variety's sake, they sometime headline, "Waffle House scene of shooting."Great, just what we need. If the food doesn't kill you, the customers will.

[AZ SLIM]

Still looking for an IN-N-OUT.
Could be a long wait. Still none east of Houston yet.
I ain't goin back to California for a double-double.
Slim

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

That’s funny because I’ve heard that Wawa is the place that criminals flock to. Hmmm . . .

[ChrisTinaBruce]

Scatter, Covered, & Smoothed.

[sirknor]

Yum! Can't wait.

[Minoletti]

double order of hash browns, peppered (jalapenos), chunked (ham), smotherd (onions), country (topped w bisquit gravy)

my neighbor adds an over easy egg on top too

love it!!!

[jparsoneau@aol.com]

I have never been to a waffle house. But I am looking forward to trying them. I do hear the best time is about 2 AM. That way you get a show with the meal

[banjobob]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

Great news I been longer for some smothered and scattered potatoes and greasy eggs ,can't wait.

[MikeN]

Food average. People who visit their locations are questionable. Never felt comfortable there with my family

[BlkBlt6]

I know two things about Waffle House:

1. They use a lot of butter and cheap ingredients, and;
2. Nearly every news broadcast about murder or shooting starts with, "Late last night at Waffle House..." Or, for variety's sake, they sometime headline, "Waffle House scene of shooting."

For all of you haters out there…get a life. What you have to say could be said of most fast food restaurants. Also, the people that go to Waffle House aren’t anymore “questionable” than anywhere else. Most are hard working individuals like truck drivers or people traveling the roadways. I visit a Waffle House every couple of years and love a great breakfast. Come on, stop complaining about every little thing that goes on in life.

[Caymus]

Food average. People who visit their locations are questionable. Never felt comfortable there with my family

I feel the same way about Whole Foods.:smiley:

[Joe C.]

Only thing about Waffle House is that they don't carry powdered sugar. My wife likes butter and powdered sugar on her waffle instead of maple syrup. Other than that, their food is tasty.

[Cliff Fr]

Still looking for an IN-N-OUT.
Could be a long wait. Still none east of Houston yet.
I ain't goin back to California for a double-double.
Slim

This isn't California, not yet anyway

[golfing eagles]

I think the reputation of Waffle House for criminal activity is on a par with the hyperbole of STD's in The Villages.

[Chi-Town]

Glad to see a Waffle House coming to the area. Went to one in Treasure Island and enjoyed it.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Still looking for an IN-N-OUT.
Could be a long wait. Still none east of Houston yet.
I ain't goin back to California for a double-double.
Slim
Guess what's coming to Tennessee next year? I'm'a'gonna give you just one guess. Hint: Lynsi Snyder.

[H-ned]

I look forward to conveniently having a nearby source of “scattered, covered, and smothered” hash browns with bacon, grits, and two “over easy” eggs for a quick breakfast, along with a “quarter cheese plate” lunch! A waffle topped with two fried eggs, and “cheese eggs” with apple-buttered raisin toast, are two favorite breakfast alternatives. ‘Can’t wait!

[DonH57]

Still looking for an IN-N-OUT.
Could be a long wait. Still none east of Houston yet.
I ain't goin back to California for a double-double.
Slim

I believe it will be a long, long wait. We do IN-N-OUT first thing anytime we visit California.

[Berwin]

For those who haven't heard of the Waffle House Index used by FEMA:

Waffle House Index - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waffle_House_Index)

[Regorp]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

Trivia: Chick-fil-A first sold their original chicken sandwich at Waffle House, before getting kicked out due to overwhelming popularity.

[kellyjam]

Scatter, Covered, & Smoothed.

The 2 AM special ah the memories burp.

[manaboutown]

I have only been to a Waffle House twice and it was out of desperation for caloric intake. Any port in a storm so to speak.

Wish we had a Wahoo's. I miss their food. Food Menus – Wahoo's Fish Taco (https://www.wahoos.com/food-menus/)

[Dan M]

I cannot wait to have a closer Waffle House than driving out to the Rt75/44 intersection. Their coffee and pecan waffles are great and the servers all know my name (hon or sweetie). Service is always with a smile and makes your travel stops quick because your food usually comes pretty quickly.

[Johnsocat]

Just wish it was golf cart accessible!

[dawabeav]

I hope it closes as fast as it opens. We don't want crappy restaurants like waffle house. There's are alot better upscale chain restaurants than this one. Lady Lake please improve the area not turn it into a truck stop.

[Bill14564]

I hope it closes as fast as it opens. We don't want crappy restaurants like waffle house. There's are alot better upscale chain restaurants than this one. Lady Lake please improve the area not turn it into a truck stop.

Woohoo! More room for me!

[retiredguy123]

I know two things about Waffle House:

1. They use a lot of butter and cheap ingredients, and;
2. Nearly every news broadcast about murder or shooting starts with, "Late last night at Waffle House..." Or, for variety's sake, they sometime headline, "Waffle House scene of shooting."
If by "late last night" they mean after 8pm, I'm safe.

[jrzeis@tampabay.rr.com]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

Waffle House is synonymous with the south.

[NoMoSno]

Just wish it was golf cart accessible!
It will be.

[JMintzer]

Food average. People who visit their locations are questionable. Never felt comfortable there with my family

We've stopped there with the family for breakfast an dinner, countless times, when driving up and down 95. Never had a problem...

[JMintzer]

I think the reputation of Waffle House for criminal activity is on a par with the hyperbole of STD's in The Villages.

True...

And most of the shenanigans happen very late at night, just like they do everywhere... Alcohol is typically involved...

Go to youtube an look up "Waffle House Waitress catches chair"...

She's as big as a minute, but I wouldn't want to mess with her!

[Jayhawk]

We don't want crappy restaurants like waffle house.

I guess I missed the coronation.

:rolleyes:

[johnadamsUSMC]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

Do your self a favor and read all the comments about Waffle House. Here's the short version of some of the respondents
1. Complaint- Not a classy place which probably came from someone that complains about high prices
2. Complaint- It's a late night trouble spot- That probably came from any one of Villagers that think late night is anytime after 9pm
3. Complaint- Greasy food cooked in cheap oil- How would most anyone know cheap oil from expensive oil
4. Complaint- Scene for robberies and murders- Lately what place isn't a scene for robberies and murders? This isn't the big city environment
Here's a quick point to ponder
I teach classes to the military all over the world and always ask my students "what do you miss about being home?" You'd be so surprised to hear "Waffle House" so many times
Botom-line, try to remember we're America's Friendliest Hometown"

[ElDiabloJoe]

Do your self a favor and read all the comments about Waffle House. Here's the short version of some of the respondents
1. Complaint- Not a classy place which probably came from someone that complains about high prices
2. Complaint- It's a late night trouble spot- That probably came from any one of Villagers that think late night is anytime after 9pm
3. Complaint- Greasy food cooked in cheap oil- How would most anyone know cheap oil from expensive oil
4. Complaint- Scene for robberies and murders- Lately what place isn't a scene for robberies and murders? This isn't the big city environment
Here's a quick point to ponder
I teach classes to the military all over the world and always ask my students "what do you miss about being home?" You'd be so surprised to hear "Waffle House" so many times
Botom-line, try to remember we're America's Friendliest Hometown"

Seriously?? No one else has noticed the pattern over the years? Here's a few, I stopped after the first dozen - could'a kept going:

https://www.kark.com/crime/one-woman-shot-at-north-little-rock-waffle-house-during-robbery-friday-night/

Shooting at Nashville Waffle House, gunman subdued by victim (https://www.wsmv.com/2023/10/25/shooting-nashville-waffle-house-gunman-subdued-by-victim/)


(https://www.al.com/news/2023/12/huntsville-man-idd-as-waffle-house-patron-fatally-shot-in-confrontation-with-another-customer.html)

Police beat: Woman is shot at Waffle House | The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - Arkansas' Best News Source (https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/dec/17/woman-is-shot-at-waffle-house/)

https://www.cbs42.com/news/crime/suspect-killed-after-threatening-to-shoot-customers-at-birmingham-area-waffle-house/

https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/georgia/articles/2023-10-15/3-people-wounded-in-shooting-at-georgia-waffle-house-sheriffs-officials-say

https://www.wapt.com/article/three-people-shot-at-waffle-house-on-highway-18/46152588#

https://www.al.com/news/2023/12/waffle-house-customer-fatally-shots-man-who-threatened-diners-jefferson-county-sheriff-office-says.html

https://www.wsaz.com/2023/12/05/waffle-house-employee-jail-after-what-family-says-was-self-defense-shooting-work/

https://www.wave3.com/2024/01/01/man-shot-valley-station-waffle-house-louisvilles-first-daylight-shooting-2024/

https://www.wlbt.com/2023/12/16/3-people-shot-parking-lot-jackson-waffle-house/

https://abc3340.com/news/local/police-say-man-killed-after-threatening-to-shoot-customers-at-waffle-house-center-point-parkway-jefferson-county-sheriff-office-homicide-shooting

[Dgodin]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

I'm told Waffle House is a great predictor of the severity of a storm. If it closes the storm is gonna be bad.

[Bill14564]

Seriously?? No one else has noticed the pattern over the years? Here's a few, I stopped after the first dozen - could'a kept going:


Only pattern I've noticed over the years is the food is consistently good and, except for one time, the service is too.

Late night troubles? I wonder if that's a Waffle House issue or an issue with any place that is open late. Don't generally go to breakfast between the hours of 8pm and 4am so not really a problem for me.

[Villagevip]

Love the young bewitching waitresses, each one tells you their life story for a super strong tip... : )

[MightyDog]

For all of you haters out there…get a life. What you have to say could be said of most fast food restaurants. Also, the people that go to Waffle House aren’t anymore “questionable” than anywhere else. Most are hard working individuals like truck drivers or people traveling the roadways. I visit a Waffle House every couple of years and love a great breakfast. Come on, stop complaining about every little thing that goes on in life.
Lol, do you not realize you just made a "hater" comment?

I give you the fond nickname of the place, good advice for while there and accurate descriptions and.....you complain about that.

Too funny....glass houses, rocks and all that.

[Stu from NYC]

Used to go there for breakfast when traveling. Now that most hotels include a breakfast been years since we have been to one

[Stu from NYC]

I think the reputation of Waffle House for criminal activity is on a par with the hyperbole of STD's in The Villages.

Thats funny talking to my middle sister this morning and asked when they might come to visit.

She than brought up the subject of STD's. Firsts time hearing that in quite a while

[Pairadocs]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

Yes, finally, LOL ! I am sure many will decry it, think, who needs one more dirty old waffle house, but this southerner will be a steady customer. Will be interesting to see on this site how many people do not want it to come, only because they personally will not be going...LOL !

[Pairadocs]

For all of you haters out there…get a life. What you have to say could be said of most fast food restaurants. Also, the people that go to Waffle House aren’t anymore “questionable” than anywhere else. Most are hard working individuals like truck drivers or people traveling the roadways. I visit a Waffle House every couple of years and love a great breakfast. Come on, stop complaining about every little thing that goes on in life.

Isn't that the truth. I never cease to chuckle at how "out of joint" some people get about any chain or retail establishment they just personally do not like or frequent, coming to this area...LOL ! Makes one wonder just how narrow a human mind can become, and for what reason ? I personally just don't care for Mc D's, never have, most of the world does. Why would I care if the build yet one MORE Mc D's ? ? I think it was someone on here once who said: some people's thinking patterns are as difficult to decipher as trying it smell the color yellow... or something along those lines...LOL !

[Pairadocs]

Woohoo! More room for me!

Yes ! I agree with you. Leaves more room for us "real" (lol) people who are not used to flying to Maxim's in Paris just for breakfast.....:jester: And, after all, it's not like the area here doesn't have any $18-$25 breakfast places that have the fancy mimosa's, bloody Mary's, etc. Why does it anger people so to have places for ordinary folk so much ?

[Pairadocs]

I feel the same way about Whole Foods.:smiley:

LOL, I love your reply ! Wonder why he was even dragging his family there anyway, people like ME, and many of my colleagues who taught at the near by university were in the WH nearly every weekday... surprised this guy would even bring his family in with us there, LOL ! I'm with you, rather be at the WH than some of the types in WF's...LOL !

[Pairadocs]

I guess I missed the coronation.

:rolleyes:

LOL. LOL, LOL, love it, your reply made my day ! I guess I must have missed it too :BigApplause::BigApplause:

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Thats funny talking to my middle sister this morning and asked when they might come to visit.

She than brought up the subject of STD's. Firsts time hearing that in quite a while

LOL! Some marketing rumors never seem to die.. . .

[CoachKandSportsguy]

WH had the first breakfast burrito and coffee for under $5 about 15 years ago, I loved the place when traveling in the south.
Stopped at one on the way North way off the highway one morning just for the memories, and the
burrito was missing i think. . can't remember exactly, but i don't remember having it.

I'd rather have lots of choices here, for a once in awhile something different, than 10 McDs in TV

[JohnnyP]

Love their pecan waffles! I have been to many Waffle House restaurants in MD and PA for decades; always got a good meal. And due to their low prices, I always left a 30% tip to help support those waitresses that are out there working. Another bonus, for true Waffle House advocates, is playing the song "Last Night I Saw Elvis At The Waffle House" on their jukebox. Have a laugh and check it out at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a998PjwsxI8

[Donegalkid]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

I predict that in the first year of operation the new Waffle House will be one of the busiest, most profitable locations in Florida. Villagers will make it happen.

[thelegges]

Most of the family never frequents WH, but they will make a u turn for the HOT sign at KK. Southerners staple healthy or not. Then if any are left bread pudding works to use day old donuts.

Waffle House has a timed maker, which if you ask very nicely they will let it beep for an extra minute to give a well done waffle. Since items start at $2 up to $12. It is a step up from Mickey Ds powdered eggs. Only real egg is on McMuffin, but you can request and wait 15 minutes for a actual egg on any sandwich

[DonH57]

LOL, I love your reply ! Wonder why he was even dragging his family there anyway, people like ME, and many of my colleagues who taught at the near by university were in the WH nearly every weekday... surprised this guy would even bring his family in with us there, LOL ! I'm with you, rather be at the WH than some of the types in WF's...LOL !

Some people don't realize the best places to order take out pizza when traveling is when they are in a college town.

[Gatorfan1]

Love their waffles.

[macawlaw]

All I know is when your child plays volleyball all over and the afternoon wave runs past closing time of most restaurants and your player needs to eat - you can always find a Waffle House wherever you’re visiting.

[JMintzer]

Thats funny talking to my middle sister this morning and asked when they might come to visit.

She than brought up the subject of STD's. Firsts time hearing that in quite a while

You should have asked her if she was worried about catching one on her visit... ;)

[Ecuadog]

You should have asked her if she was worried about catching one on her visit... ;)

Now... That's funny.

[badkarma318]

you can always find a Waffle House wherever you’re visiting.

Unless you happen to be in one of the many states that doesn't have a Waffle House.

[Dusty_Star]

You should have asked her if she was worried about catching one on her visit... ;)

Tell her no STIs but ask: what color is her loofah?

[golfing eagles]

Tell her no STIs but ask: what color is her loofah?

Here's the key to decoding loofahs:

[Stu from NYC]

Here's the key to decoding loofahs:

If I am not sure but open to consider all of the above do I put one of each on my golfcart?

Asking for a friend.

[golfing eagles]

If I am not sure but open to consider all of the above do I put one of each on my golfcart?

Asking for a friend.

I guess that would really increase your dating opportunities. What's the policy in the Village of Stu?????

[Stu from NYC]

I guess that would really increase your dating opportunities. What's the policy in the Village of Stu?????

Hmm we have no policy but might have to reconvene the board of directors if we can find them.

If not will have to pick new members at standard cost of $ 500 per month for each new member, with members paying 6 months in advance. Interested?

[Dusty_Star]

If I am not sure but open to consider all of the above do I put one of each on my golfcart?

Asking for a friend.

The Stu Mobile in the Village of Stu

[golfing eagles]

Hmm we have no policy but might have to reconvene the board of directors if we can find them.

If not will have to pick new members at standard cost of $ 500 per month for each new member, with members paying 6 months in advance. Interested?

Depends on what color loofah I get assigned :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

[Stu from NYC]

Depends on what color loofah I get assigned :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

first in gets their choice. Last gets whatever is left over.

[daVine]

Yes, finally, LOL ! I am sure many will decry it, think, who needs one more dirty old waffle house, but this southerner will be a steady customer. Will be interesting to see on this site how many people do not want it to come, only because they personally will not be going...LOL !

Always hit the Waffle House whenever we can. Great breakfast w/ country ham, home fries - smothered, eggs & wheat toast. Been to 40 at least over the years. Only one time we passed on one with no customers...my favorite place for breakfast. Bring it on, I'll be a regular customer.

[Topspinmo]

Just what we need at that intersection.

[margaretmattson]

Look Mister Devil Joe or whoever you claim to be....I'm from Baltimore and I've never been to a Waffle House but I've seen and played at scenes of shootings so your threats of butter don't scare me. I'm getting smothered, scattered, slathered, gathered, and covered the first chance I get. Just get out and in California with your over rated burgerSmothered, scattered, slathered, gathered, and covered? If I see someone licking butter off a plate and their fingers, I will know it is you. Lol.

Life is short, eat as much butter (err..or the same stuff mechanics use) as you please. I'll be at the ice cream shop shoving triple-chocolate melty goodness into my mouth until I drop.

[kkingston57]

I know two things about Waffle House:

1. They use a lot of butter and cheap ingredients, and;
2. Nearly every news broadcast about murder or shooting starts with, "Late last night at Waffle House..." Or, for variety's sake, they sometime headline, "Waffle House scene of shooting."

Butter/cheap ingredients sounds like an oxymoron. Too many other good breakfast places in that area including Billys, Darrells, Cracker Barrell and Dennys all within 1 mile of this proposed Waffle House

[kkingston57]

I hope it closes as fast as it opens. We don't want crappy restaurants like waffle house. There's are alot better upscale chain restaurants than this one. Lady Lake please improve the area not turn it into a truck stop.

If this opens bet more people who live in TC go there as opposed to non TV Lady Lakers

[kkingston57]

Most of the family never frequents WH, but they will make a u turn for the HOT sign at KK. Southerners staple healthy or not. Then if any are left bread pudding works to use day old donuts.

Waffle House has a timed maker, which if you ask very nicely they will let it beep for an extra minute to give a well done waffle. Since items start at $2 up to $12. It is a step up from Mickey Ds powdered eggs. Only real egg is on McMuffin, but you can request and wait 15 minutes for a actual egg on any sandwich

I know a McDonalds mgr, and their eggs are not powdered.

[asianthree]

So GMA ticker tape news….”Shooting 5 injured one dead at waffle House in Indianapolis”

[golfing eagles]

If this opens bet more people who live in TC go there as opposed to non TV Lady Lakers

Thats an easy bet considering the relative populations.

[ElDiabloJoe]

So GMA ticker tape news….”Shooting 5 injured one dead at waffle House in Indianapolis”

No, that can't be right. People replied to my post insisting I was incorrect about Waffle Houses and shootings, so clearly there is no observational correlation.

[JMintzer]

No, that can't be right. People replied to my post insisting I was incorrect about Waffle Houses and shootings, so clearly there is no observational correlation.

Yes, 1 out of 10 shootings so far this month occurred at a Waffle House...

So you're right. The -is- no observational correlation...

[Jayhawk]

So GMA ticker tape news….”Shooting 5 injured one dead at waffle House in Indianapolis”

And 23 were shot at a sports parade. What's your point?

Thugs will thug no matter where.

[manaboutown]

Even a Mickey D's experienced a terrible shooting. San Ysidro McDonald's massacre - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ysidro_McDonald%27s_massacre)

[thelegges]

And 23 were shot at a sports parade. What's your point?

Thugs will thug no matter where.

Isn’t the thread about Waffle House, not sports or parades

[shut the front door]

Isn’t the thread about Waffle House, not sports or parades

It isn't about loofahs either, but the usual suspects jump in to derail the thread.

[Jayhawk]

Isn’t the thread about Waffle House, not sports or parades

If you need to have it explained, you won't understand.

[ElDiabloJoe]

Even a Mickey D's experienced a terrible shooting. San Ysidro McDonald's massacre - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Ysidro_McDonald%27s_massacre)

Holy Crap, that was 40 years ago! Time warp much? There was once a shooting on town commons in Boston too, about 1770.

[Rodneysblue]

Just wish it was golf cart accessible!

If it's going in front of BJ's on 27/441 it will be golf car accessible.

[Bobby99]

Permits have been pulled for a Waffle House to be built in front of BJ's on 441 - between BJ's parking lot, Lowe's parking lot and United Southern Bank.

Unlike so many negative comments. I can’t wait for the store to open. The food is consistently good. Something you may not know the company will fly a whole team of employees to a location to work that store when there’s bad weather forecasted. This will let the local people that work there to be able to stay home and prepare for the storm. The company takes really good care of their employees. Also if you work for corporate you have to go and actually work in a store every so often. Yes they are open 24/7 and you’re going to get all different kinds of people coming in. If you don’t like like the place don’t go.

[rknee]

Our local Applebee's is much safer.