Price – 5

You simply cannot beat two waffles for $4, especially when they are warm, dense, and covered in sweet maple syrup. Everything on their menu is under $11, which for the quality that you are getting, is a steal.

Variety – 4

Not only do they serve breakfast all day, but they also serve lunch with a menu full of everyone’s favorite comfort foods. They serve a variety of breakfast foods and also offer T-Bone steaks, Texas melts, and cheeseburgers on the lunch and dinner menu. They really have it all.

Cleanliness – 2.5

Waffle House may not be the cleanest restaurant, but its flaws add character to the authentic diner feel. Customers don’t go there for a five-course meal or to propose to their significant other. They go for a cheap, all-American meal, even if its cleanliness may be a little questionable.

Quality – 4.5

What more could you ask for in breakfast food than crispy bacon, pillow-soft waffles, and a piping-hot cup of strong coffee? Waffle House achieves these standards without any gimmicks. The crunch of bacon mixed with waffles provides a delicious combination. They keep it simple and stay true to what they do best: classic American cuisine.

Atmosphere – 3

There is nothing better than a Waffle House run at 2 a.m. with your best friends. Since it’s open for 24 hours, it attracts interesting people and supplies a light-hearted atmosphere that makes your meal eventful. Waffle House is a judgement-free zone, and no matter what you’re wearing or what state you may be in, nobody will even blink.

Elizabeth Harmison is a News Editor for The Patriot and jcpatriot.com.