Weird History Food · SEASON 1
How the Waffle House Was Built
Episode 38 · 2022-12-18
Episode overview
Weird History Food is gonna pull over and get a bite at the Waffle House. In 1955, two neighbors in Georgia opened up a restaurant. Since opening, The Waffle House has created its own culture, with its own unique language and customs, and has been the popular destination after the bars close and for anyone on a road trip.
12 minutes
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