(Photo courtesy of Waffle House) Discover the history of Waffle House, learn the menu lingo and order like a regular at Atlanta’s most iconic diner. By Muriel Vega Published June 24, 2026 Add Discover ATL as a preferred source on Google At a Glance: Founded near Atlanta in 1955, Waffle House now operates more than 2,000 locations across the U.S. The original restaurant in Avondale Estates is now a museum. Must try the iconic All-Star Special and customizable hash browns.