New Waffle House

[Michael G.]

Anyone try the new Waffle House by BJ's Yet?

[Stu from NYC]

Went by it last Sunday seemed rather crowded

[Battlebasset]

Anyone try the new Waffle House by BJ's Yet?

I like Waffle House, but no way am I driving all the way up from the south Villages to go there

[Stu from NYC]

I like Waffle House, but no way am I driving all the way up from the south Villages to go there

Well if you wanted to go to BJ or Sams that would be a reason

[justjim]

Waffle House unfortunately is not in the growth area of TV. I like Waffle House a lot. Just wish they built along 44. The future is south but the commercial business is presently limited and still 3 to 5 years away. My next visit to Sam’s will include breakfast at WH.

[I'm Popeye!]

"Waffle House", "Waffle House", even the guys I play golf with are talking about the "Waffle House".
Is this what is known as an "Old People" candy store? :ohdear:

[asianthree]

Went by it last Sunday seemed rather crowded

It’s a tiny building to always make it look busy:icon_hungry:
Yesterday in Ocala passed a new slider fast food. The building is made from a shipping container

[jimkerr]

No, I go to the one in Wildwood.

[Veracity]

Waffle House unfortunately is not in the growth area of TV. I like Waffle House a lot. Just wish they built along 44. The future is south but the commercial business is presently limited and still 3 to 5 years away. My next visit to Sam’s will include breakfast at WH.

There are Waffle Houses in Wildwood, Leesburg, and Clermont. I think we're good on the south side.

[Mrmean58]

I like Waffle House, but no way am I driving all the way up from the south Villages to go there

So your reply should have been, no you haven't tried it. Since that was the question.

[Bealman]

Anyone try the new Waffle House by BJ's Yet?

No, no likey WH.

[kayak]

I'm glad to know it's open. Thanks for posting. I will be going soon. I love Waffle House.

[Cuervo]

Maybe it is me I've been to a few Waffle Houses over the years, I look at them as a quick noisy food fuel stops.
I don't understand if I want to have a relaxing breakfast where I might want to have a conversation with someone this would be the last place I would go to.

[GSheer]

Tried to but they have limited hours and we got there after 2. Apparently not enough workers at this point.

[hosegooseman]

Anyone try the new Waffle House by BJ's Yet?

Yes. Busy but understandable due to been a new thing around here.

Super friendly staff. We enjoyed our visit.

[Stu from NYC]

It’s a tiny building to always make it look busy:icon_hungry:
Yesterday in Ocala passed a new slider fast food. The building is made from a shipping container

But there were a lot of cars in their parking lot

[Rocksnap]

Did I hear another WH is being built in Deaton Plaza? Where the new Hooters is going in? There IS a second building under construction there. WH size.

[Normal]

Well if you wanted to go to BJ or Sams that would be a reason

Not really applicable when driving to Costco is a shorter trip. Now if you were driving to Bonefish for Friday, maybe.

[asianthree]

But there were a lot of cars in their parking lot

Last time I was up that way was December for yearly appointment. Took me a minute to figure out what business in such a Tiny building with maybe 15 parking spaces, could be.

My family lives in KY. Growing up WH was a truck stop or 3am after bar experience, for us.

WaWa’s is around the corner, I will be getting a Vanilla Carmel latte, with grilled chabbata with egg cheese and veggies.

[JimmyDebbie]

Tried to but they have limited hours and we got there after 2. Apparently not enough workers at this point.
We are fans of Waffle House and ate there when we lived in Ga. We currently live in the Spanish Springs area so it is close to us. We were thrilled to find out that a Waffle House was opening near us. We have already been twice.

As far as the hours——They have had employees from other stores working to help the new employees and the District Manager has been present and overseeing operations. We had an opportunity to chat with him on our first visit (which was on the second day it was open). We asked about the hours of 7am to 2pm. He told us that they slow open each shift and would be adding more shifts and eventually be open 24/7. We went to eat there yesterday morning around 9:15 and it was crowded with a wait but we were still seated within 15 minutes. The current hours have it closing at 9pm. I would imagine it will be open 24/7 by sometime next week.

[midiwiz]

I like Waffle House, but no way am I driving all the way up from the south Villages to go there

why would you need to with one at 301 & 75

[midiwiz]

Did I hear another WH is being built in Deaton Plaza? Where the new Hooters is going in? There IS a second building under construction there. WH size.

looks nothing like a WH

[Michael 61]

What is the “wow factor” about WH? Finally visited the one near me here in Wildwood on I-75. Greasy spoon. Would only be my last resort if I was traveling and it was the only place around for miles for breakfast.

[Stu from NYC]

Last time I was up that way was December for yearly appointment. Took me a minute to figure out what business in such a Tiny building with maybe 15 parking spaces, could be.

My family lives in KY. Growing up WH was a truck stop or 3am after bar experience, for us.

WaWa’s is around the corner, I will be getting a Vanilla Carmel latte, with grilled chabbata with egg cheese and veggies.

Years ago we would stop overnight when traveling to Florida and go to a Waffle house for breakfast. Now that most hotels and motels offer free breakfast very rare to go to one.

[roscoguy]

Anyone try the new Waffle House by BJ's Yet?

Yep, went there Sunday & wasn't very impressed. Much of the staff is pretty obviously young & inexperienced but they got 3/3 food prep orders wrong. The prices were only okay - especially with the $.50/egg surcharge - and the food was about average.

The place is pretty small but there was plenty of parking. For some reason though, they put the golf cart parking spaces in the furthest part of the parking lot. We're not in any hurry to go back.

[Normal]

“especially with the $.50/egg surcharge.

That is fairly constant anywhere anymore.

[Ecuadog]

So your reply should have been, no you haven't tried it. Since that was the question.

Let me guess. Mrmean58 comes from Mister Mean, born in 1958.

[shut the front door]

Went last week at about 4:30pm. The one pleasant surprise was that I didn't need to put on my parka! I was prepared, cuz we all know how WH is, but it wasn't that cold!
Food was good, restaurant was spotless. They are really training these new hires well!

[Rodneysblue]

"Waffle House", "Waffle House", even the guys I play golf with are talking about the "Waffle House".
Is this what is known as an "Old People" candy store? :ohdear:
No, my children when they were in high school would go there after a sporting event.

[Rodneysblue]

Tried to but they have limited hours and we got there after 2. Apparently not enough workers at this point.

Now open till 9. Gradually adding hours while increasing shifts.

[richdell]

Anyone try the new Waffle House by BJ's Yet?

Not yet.

[judylovesflamingos]

I love Waffle House and will be happy not to drive to Leesburg to go! We just got back to TV this week, so will probably go next week or sometime soon

[JMintzer]

Did I hear another WH is being built in Deaton Plaza? Where the new Hooters is going in? There IS a second building under construction there. WH size.

looks nothing like a WH

It's a Dunkin Donuts...

[tophcfa]

We are one and done at waffle houses. About 9 years ago we stopped at a Waffle House for breakfast off 95 around the Richmond, VA area on our drive south to our Villages home. When we walked in we quickly realized we were the only people in the place without dark skin. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated, while watching others that walked in behind us get promptly seated. We decided to find our own seats and then waited about another 20 minutes to get a menu, while several other folks that came in behind us were already getting service. After wasting about 35 minutes, we came to the obvious conclusion that we were most definitely never going to get served in that establishment. We walked out hungry, disappointed, and disillusioned. Needless to say, we’ll never set foot in a Waffle House again.

[Eg_cruz]

Waffle House unfortunately is not in the growth area of TV. I like Waffle House a lot. Just wish they built along 44. The future is south but the commercial business is presently limited and still 3 to 5 years away. My next visit to Sam’s will include breakfast at WH.
Not everything has to go south
I super happy they are in the north

[asianthree]

Not everything has to go south
I super happy they are in the north

South already has 3 WH, there’s hope for just one great restaurant will find its way south. Mediocre food it’s covered

[Chandra10100]

Did I hear another WH is being built in Deaton Plaza? Where the new Hooters is going in? There IS a second building under construction there. WH size.




Waffle House has halted construction temporarily because of the egg crisis. I work for the company.

[Bill14564]

...We walked out hungry, disappointed, and disillusioned. Needless to say, we’ll never set foot in a Waffle House again.

Don't give up on it because of one bad experience. We had a similar experience at one WH (in GA I believe).... we don't go to that one WH anymore. The next one we found, about five miles down the road, provided the good service we expected. We've eaten at a dozen over the years and that is the only one we wouldn't go back to.

[polirudb]

My wife and I went there the other night for the steak and lobster tail combo. The place was packed, so we left, went to BJs next door, and ate a hot dog. All is well.

[TVTVTV]

It's a Dunkin Donuts...

Hopefully they actually have donuts during open hours. The newer one on Warm Springs barely had any whenever I stopped in, so I go elsewhere. Maybe that is why they no longer use 'Donut' in their name. Want to focus on drinks.

[mraines]

[QUOTE=tophcfa;2419331]We are one and done at waffle houses. About 9 years ago we stopped at a Waffle House for breakfast off 95 around the Richmond, VA area on our drive south to our Villages home. When we walked in we quickly realized we were the only people in the place without dark skin. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated, while watching others that walked in behind us get promptly seated. We decided to find our own seats and then waited about another 20 minutes to get a menu, while several other folks that came in behind us were already getting service. After wasting about 35 minutes, we came to the obvious conclusion that we were most definitely never going to get served in that establishment. We walked out hungry, disappointed, and disillusioned. Needless to say, we’ll never set foot in a Waffle House again.[/

[Stu from NYC]

[QUOTE=tophcfa;2419331]We are one and done at waffle houses. About 9 years ago we stopped at a Waffle House for breakfast off 95 around the Richmond, VA area on our drive south to our Villages home. When we walked in we quickly realized we were the only people in the place without dark skin. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated, while watching others that walked in behind us get promptly seated. We decided to find our own seats and then waited about another 20 minutes to get a menu, while several other folks that came in behind us were already getting service. After wasting about 35 minutes, we came to the obvious conclusion that we were most definitely never going to get served in that establishment. We walked out hungry, disappointed, and disillusioned. Needless to say, we’ll never set foot in a Waffle House again.[/

Sorry you had to experience that but that we have never of this happening at their other restaurants

[Danube]

Waffle House has halted construction temporarily because of the egg crisis. I work for the company.

Let me guess: Waitress trainee that overheard the new cashier's brother's friend who used to know someone who's cousin had inside info?

[DebMil]

I like Waffle House, but no way am I driving all the way up from the south Villages to go there

There's one in South Leesburg on 441

[Brynnie]

Waffle House unfortunately is not in the growth area of TV. I like Waffle House a lot. Just wish they built along 44. The future is south but the commercial business is presently limited and still 3 to 5 years away. My next visit to Sam’s will include breakfast at WH.

Believe it or not, there are still people living “up here in the north Villages,” and we appreciate having the Waffle House located here.

[asianthree]

Hopefully they actually have donuts during open hours. The newer one on Warm Springs barely had any whenever I stopped in, so I go elsewhere. Maybe that is why they no longer use 'Donut' in their name. Want to focus on drinks.

Dunkin hasn’t made donuts on property for years. If they are out just ask them to grab couple frozen to thaw at home:D

[Stu from NYC]

Dunkin hasn’t made donuts on property for years. If they are out just ask them to grab couple frozen to thaw at home:D

They decided to make them in central locations and ship to stores. As a result of not making them in house quality is nowhere near what it used to be and of course much less to choose from in a store.

Textbook example of destruction of a great business.

[Danube]

They decided to make them in central locations and ship to stores. As a result of not making them in house quality is nowhere near what it used to be and of course much less to choose from in a store.

Textbook example of destruction of a great business.


Might as well buy donuts at a gas station.

I never understood Northeasterner's passion for Dunkin donuts & coffee. Or worse, Tim Hortons.

[Stu from NYC]

Might as well buy donuts at a gas station.

I never understood Northeasterner's passion for Dunkin donuts & coffee. Or worse, Tim Hortons.

Just go to Donut King

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

I can now give my opinion on the WH. Although we only got breakfast for lunch, I have to say I thought it was pretty good. Certainly a lot better than Darrell’s. We got fresh eggs, delicious grits, crispy bacon, and a waffle. All very good. The reason I said it was pretty good was the coffee, which was brown water. I give it an 8.

What he said on Donut King, worth every mile of the drive.

[Risuli]

Might as well buy donuts at a gas station.

I never understood Northeasterner's passion for Dunkin donuts & coffee. Or worse, Tim Hortons.

Agree about Dunkin'. They changed their name from "Dunkin Donuts" to just "Dunkin" and their quality of donuts became about as good as buying a box of cheap industrial made baked goods. We NEVER go there.

Now, as far as Tim Horton's, we are of the opinion that they have the BEST franchise coffee. I wouldn't give you a nickel for their baked goods, but coffee is superior to Dunkin.

Finally, as mentioned by others, Donut King is terrific!

[asianthree]

Might as well buy donuts at a gas station.

I never understood Northeasterner's passion for Dunkin donuts & coffee. Or worse, Tim Hortons.

Waffle House should stop calling the brown water coffee. I don’t know how they do it, open packet, push start. .

We spent close to 25 years traveling in Canada, for hockey, plus visiting family.
Tim Hortons coffee is freshly ground and brewed. The choice of up to 5 coffee blends was always appreciated. When they sold, things changed slightly but at 3am, Tim’s is a lifesaver. KK was our donut of choice, when traveling.
Someone brought Dunkin gallon jug once. Nobody drank it.

[PilotAlan]

Might as well buy donuts at a gas station.

Thankfully Krispy Kreme still exists.

[coffeebean]

Waffle House unfortunately is not in the growth area of TV. I like Waffle House a lot. Just wish they built along 44. The future is south but the commercial business is presently limited and still 3 to 5 years away. My next visit to Sam’s will include breakfast at WH.

You say "the future is south". Well, the present is right here in the northern part of The Villages. There is more commercial retail and restaurants than you could ever want. The area around Lake Sumter Landing has got to me the most perfect location in all of The Villages. Of course I'm going to say that because that is where I live. But.....seriously, this location is right smack dab in the middle of everything. Even our new Costco is going to be close.

[asianthree]

You say "the future is south". Well, the present is right here in the northern part of The Villages. There is more commercial retail and restaurants than you could ever want. The area around Lake Sumter Landing has got to me the most perfect location in all of The Villages. Of course I'm going to say that because that is where I live. But.....seriously, this location is right smack dab in the middle of everything. Even our new Costco is going to be close.

I am very happy to drive every 6-8 weeks, to all your commercial retail, that some covet. Just this morning I went from Fresh market, to Sprouts, to pinch a penny.

43 minutes of in car drive time from point A to point C. Stop go traffic, sitting at multi light changes. My car keeps travel track in miles and minutes, on a mission to get home for Costco and Kroger deliveries. Have unexpected company coming.

So glad to drive south where hopefully commercial retail stays Way up north, for those who just can’t live without. I actually looked up the last time I went to a retail shop. It’s been 6 years. I don’t need the expensive clothes, or Jimmy C shoes, or anything for the house. Have always been the person who could walk in a store and out in 15 minutes or less. Thankfully My personal shopper passion was spending time in a retail store

[Stu from NYC]

You say "the future is south". Well, the present is right here in the northern part of The Villages. There is more commercial retail and restaurants than you could ever want. The area around Lake Sumter Landing has got to me the most perfect location in all of The Villages. Of course I'm going to say that because that is where I live. But.....seriously, this location is right smack dab in the middle of everything. Even our new Costco is going to be close.

When we moved here wanted to be in the middle so we are just off 466a.

Realized that it is taking longer than before in order for infrastructure to come and do not have enough years to wait.

However that is just us and understand why others will live down south and nothing wrong with it.

[Michael 61]

You say "the future is south". Well, the present is right here in the northern part of The Villages. There is more commercial retail and restaurants than you could ever want. The area around Lake Sumter Landing has got to me the most perfect location in all of The Villages. Of course I'm going to say that because that is where I live. But.....seriously, this location is right smack dab in the middle of everything. Even our new Costco is going to be close.

There are many of us newer retirees that don’t want to be anywhere near a lot of retail, franchised restaurants and fast food places, and all the congestion that brings. Even with Costco coming, I will probably stick with deliveries. Shopping for many is a chore, and not an activity to fill time with in retirement. Clothing and household goods can easily be delivered. All I really need to be close to is a grocery store, pharmacy and a gas station. Like Asianthree said, I am hoping that most of the retail development stays north, but I expect to see 44 developed in the coming decade, along with 470.

[Kelevision]

Waffle House is one of those places I’ve only been at around 2:30 am after the bars closed, when I was in my 20’s. Also, it should be called Hash Brown House! I’ve never actually had a waffled from there in the nearly 50 times I’ve been but scattered, smothered and covered is a must!

[DonnaNi4os]

Actually I tried it yesterday. There was a line of people and I waited 15 minutes. I ended up at the counter which is close to the cooking area and very cramped. I watched so many fellow seniors attempting to sit at the stools. They should learn their demographics and provide better seating. Having said that, I ordered a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit and a waffle plus a cup of tea. My bill was over $18 without a tip! Go to First Watch and spend the same for a quality meal. To me it is nothing but a greasy spoon diner. I will not be going back.

[DonnaNi4os]

We are one and done at waffle houses. About 9 years ago we stopped at a Waffle House for breakfast off 95 around the Richmond, VA area on our drive south to our Villages home. When we walked in we quickly realized we were the only people in the place without dark skin. We waited about 15 minutes to be seated, while watching others that walked in behind us get promptly seated. We decided to find our own seats and then waited about another 20 minutes to get a menu, while several other folks that came in behind us were already getting service. After wasting about 35 minutes, we came to the obvious conclusion that we were most definitely never going to get served in that establishment. We walked out hungry, disappointed, and disillusioned. Needless to say, we’ll never set foot in a Waffle House again.

That is terrible. Hopefully nine years later people have learned not to judge people by the color of their skin. But after my visit to Waffle House I would not recommend it.

[Bill14564]

Actually I tried it yesterday. There was a line of people and I waited 15 minutes. I ended up at the counter which is close to the cooking area and very cramped. I watched so many fellow seniors attempting to sit at the stools. They should learn their demographics and provide better seating. Having said that, I ordered a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit and a waffle plus a cup of tea. My bill was over $18 without a tip! Go to First Watch and spend the same for a quality meal. To me it is nothing but a greasy spoon diner. I will not be going back.

At First Watch a sandwich, waffle, and coffee would be $32 before tip!

[jimkerr]

The Ham and Cheese omelette is amazing! Nice and fluffy. So good!

[Risuli]

At First Watch a sandwich, waffle, and coffee would be $32 before tip!

Read a recent article (sometime in the last two weeks) that looked at what chain restaurants had the highest increase in prices in the last couple of years. Waffle House was #1 in price increases.

Having move here in the last 3 years from "up North", I wasn't familiar with Waffle House at all, and was very surprised at the cost of breakfast at all the restaurants "down here". Looking at recent Waffle House costs for a typical breakfast (2 eggs, meat, hash browns & toast) it was something like $14.50 and I don't think that included the new 50 cent surcharge per egg. By way of comparison, same type of breakfast "up North" when I visited last year was $9.00 including coffee.

[Bill14564]

Read a recent article (sometime in the last two weeks) that looked at what chain restaurants had the highest increase in prices in the last couple of years. Waffle House was #1 in price increases.

Having move here in the last 3 years from "up North", I wasn't familiar with Waffle House at all, and was very surprised at the cost of breakfast at all the restaurants "down here". Looking at recent Waffle House costs for a typical breakfast (2 eggs, meat, hash browns & toast) it was something like $14.50 and I don't think that included the new 50 cent surcharge per egg. By way of comparison, same type of breakfast "up North" when I visited last year was $9.00 including coffee.

There was an update to that article that moved Waffle House to sixth lowest.

It seems like I need to do some research. I don’t trust what I’m seeing online for prices from Waffle House or Darrell’s. Plus, I wonder if there is a surcharge for being close to the Villages. I do know that $12 is a pretty typical entree price for the breakfasts I’ve had recently.

[justjim]

South already has 3 WH, there’s hope for just one great restaurant will find its way south. Mediocre food it’s covered

One WH is on 441across from
The college and past the airport. One in Clermont and one out west by I75. None of these three WH is very close to The Villages being developed in the south. The new WH is just off 441 near the new BJ’S close to The Villages and accessible by golf cart but several miles from new villages in the south.

[justjim]

They decided to make them in central locations and ship to stores. As a result of not making them in house quality is nowhere near what it used to be and of course much less to choose from in a store.

Textbook example of destruction of a great business.

I would rather go to McDonald’s for a sausage biscuit and a 1.00 cup of good coffee. Dunkin is close to bankruptcy.

[Stu from NYC]

I would rather go to McDonald’s for a sausage biscuit and a 1.00 cup of good coffee. Dunkin is close to bankruptcy.

No idea if close to bankruptcy but these days avoid them. Notice that at rest areas along turnpike can take a half hour to get what you purchase. How hard is it to dispense a cup of coffee and take a donut off a tray?