Personnel are constantly shouting, arguing and dropping equipment loudly. One particular comment went like this: "your Waffle House people are your enemy" to another coworker. Restroom smelled of cigarette smoke. Food was as expected. read more

Just as sticky and greasy as ever and as crazy as it sounds... I would'nt have it any other way. On our trips down south we make it a tradition to have breakfast on the road at a Waffle House and this one was the first for my wife many years ago so along with a true southern breakfast a bit of nostalgia. Bustling with locals and road warriors we sat at the bar and had the grits with extra whipped butter and a dash of hot sauce, Pancakes,white toast,hash browns,over easy eggs,sausage patties,bacon, coffee and a large orange juice.....so basically a light breakfast in the south. Everthing was as remembered and so comforting, service was friendly and I even got called Hon in true Waffle house fashion and all was right with the world. I love this place. read more

I have lived in Dumfries , my whole life. And I have overlooked a lot of stuff at this place for years. The uncleanliness The bad service, most of the time All because the food was OK But tonight I arrived at 9:30 PM - coming from the Chick-fil-A across the street. Hoping for a better experience. But this place does not take dine - in Guests after 9 PM Which is crazy because it's a 24 Hour Place ! I've literally never been to a waffle house that doesn't seat you. So I stood outside of this place until 10:20 PM It took almost an hour to get 2 waffles & 5 Scrambled eggs. I will never be returning to this place, and it was the worst experience I've ever had at a restaurant so far read more

Drove 45 mins to Dumfries,VA location just for them to only do to go orders from 9PM-6AM. Okay thats fine but what's not okay is I got here at 5:30 AM...waited til 6AM just for them to say we don't open till 6:30-7AM...like what?! They turned down 6 customers. I tried to call before walking up to the door to ask this question because its cold and I'm pregnant. I see the girl look at the phone ring and put it down to proceed to hug the other male employee in there with here. Maybe its a good idea I didn't eat here because I did see him smoking inside while cooking to go orders which is disgusting af. Waffle House should be ashamed! read more

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Waffle House is what it is - a place to get good food fast. Nothing fancy. But good. The staff are friendly and the service is pretty quick. The place could use a good cleaning- maybe shut down for a few hours a week and actually clean it. But overall, we had fun and got what we paid for. read more

Waffle House locations are all pretty much the same as far as food goes. What sets them all apart is the service. There are some servers who have worked there forever and some who are rather new. The long time servers are fast and efficient but it is clear that this job takes a toll on them. I truly wish a smile was a mandatory part of the uniform! Our server was not very attentive. We had to ask for refills and the food did not come out at the same time. It was frustrating since I could see her as she walked past our table without checking in. As for the food, the waffles were good. The hash browns were cooked perfectly! I always ask for them well done so they are crispy. As a side note, the day we visited the server informed us that they had no running water. Hmmmmm..... She told us we could have milk or juice to drink. Considered leaving because I really wanted coffee! She essentially said that was fine but it would be a really long way to another WH. We stayed. Other people were getting coffee so I asked and she said she had some. Well that would have been nice to know! Ended up sending the coffee back because it was strong enough to put hair on the most hardened sailor. Will I go back? Probably. It is the only one close to home. (it is over 30 minutes away!) Will I still wish the employees were consistently happy, welcoming, and attentive. Maybe a present manager would have helped to keep the pace. read more

Just good waffles! Good food, good service! Every time we go to visit our son in VA this a must go for us!

I love Waffle House, been to so many, I can't remember them all. I've been to this Waffle House location 5 or so times. EVERYTIME I leave this location (Dumphries/Woodbridge) I vowel to NEVER return to this location and to drive a few more exits to find another Waffle... from food to employee attitude... it's simply POORLY managed and a horrible representation of Waffle House.. I guess I never learn so I wrote this review to remind me to Hit the gas pedal when I see this Waffle House and not he break.. read more

This has to be one of the worst waffle houses out there. This is my second time here and both times the service was atrocious! I had to ask to order and the ladies response was give me a second while she was texting on her phone! Not to mention the entire time I was there, she was playing on the phone with her toddler. There were 2 other employees just sitting across from Her in the tables that clearly heard me ask for service and just sat there. I will make sure that I never stop here again in my life and warn ever human being to do the same!! read more

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Has to be my favorite Waffle House to date. They were super friendly and very nice. You can tell the crew enjoyed each other's company. I had my normal hash brown and it was amazing. read more

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Otherworldly atmosphere, clean interior, and respectful staff. Rolled in at late evening, obviously my order was taken quickly and prepared quickly, those were some damn good waffles. read more

Place is dirty, poorly kept, service is mediocre and the food is terrible. Been here once and never again. Stay away

This is exactly what you would expect from a Waffle House. Great, cheap, and quick food, okay wait staff and a homey environment. They have the best food after a long night out, nothing beats a $7 colossal breakfast. $3 waffles like nothing beats this place. The last time I came with my friends after a long night out there were people filming a rap video, and that is exactly what you would see at a Waffle House, it is more like a waffle home. read more

If I could I will give -5 food is ok but the people in this shift was horrible an older lady that looked like she was the manager was super nasty I as for ketchup and she screamed to the other lady that they have none I keep telling them little ice on the soda and they put tons and before I left I ask for napkins and she told me they are in the bag now get out of here I thought that was is it I have a big truck and trailer and it was no parking and I park just to eat next to the garbage can and they come out to scream at us and said bad things to us and telling us they were goin to call the police actually there was 4 employees and they were all outside I wonder who was helping the other costumers So I hope you never get treated like that they are nasty inside and out Also it was around 5:30 read more

This location is closed for remodel. There are no notifications anywhere on the internet regarding the closure. Hopefully folks read this and/or call before driving a long distance to get there only to learn they are shuttered. Such a waste of time and gas. read more

I know Waffle House is a chain, but there was nothing my table and I noticed that warrants anything less than a 4-star rating for this branch. Three of us were close to making a last-second ditch to Cracker Barrel a few yards away, but we gave this place a chance since we just wanted something quick to eat after a long trip. FOOD: Cheesesteak Melt Hash Brown Bowl: Good and filling! On top of a large mound of cheesy hash browns is a generous serving of grilled chopped steak and onions. No salt was needed, but I added some Tabasco for a spicy kick. Texas Angus Patty Melt: A bit on the small side, but pretty good! It's flavorful, the patty was tasty albeit a bit too "done" for our preference, the bacon was crispy, and the hash browns were just as good as my order. Texas Cheesesteak Melt: The comments are similar to the patty melt, but the obvious difference is the chopped steak--which was plentiful and tender. It also came with crispy bacon. For the price and quality, this does the job! The drinks were good too, particularly the Lemonade and the Iced Tea-Monade. SERVICE: Maybe I went on a good day, but the service was great. We were warmly welcomed when we walked in. The lady who cooked our table's entire order was really friendly, as was the waitress for our table. Our food was served hot and fresh from the griddle next to us within 20 minutes. Yes, there are at least a dozen other options in Dumfries, but this place is a solid and reliable option for a simple but good and reasonably priced meal. read more

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They do not post their restaurant hours properly. They close fine in after 8 and the employees are rude.

Doesn't get any better than Waffle House for late night eats. I stopped in with a friend. I had the pecan waffle and he had the patty melt. I'm never disappointed when I go there. Great service. Great food! read more

The Waffle House is the best breakfast around It's simple! Eggs, Bacon, Toast & Waffles. What more can anyone want?? We need more of them in NOVA. Please one to Fairfax!! read more

D is for Dumfries, VA! Continuing with my letter series of cities, the exclamation point for Dumfries is because there isn't much there, but I thought of one, and it was noteworthy and could be tied with my dating series of reviews. Very late like around 3 AM on Sunday morning in January 2014, my wonderful date was continuing! We had met on New Year's, and this was our second date. I met this chick online, and she lived nearby in the Montclair neighborhood (Dumfries mailing address). We had gone to dinner in south Fairfax County, Irish bar in Arlington, then wine bar walking distance from there staying until closing time at 2 AM, and then, I drove her back to Dumfries. She was cautious because she didn't want to give me her exact address since we had met online. So, she was parked at the nearby elementary school. I drove her back, and we were just about to kiss/make out (for the first time; remember this was only our second date), and a security guard snuck up with the flashlight asking what we were doing and get out of the parking lot. We agreed to continue the date at the nearby Waffle House. We each drove there, and I remember I got the waffle. The waffle was excellent! The syrup was dripping off the plate. I'm not even sure I had a better waffle in my life until once more recently! Coincidentally, my date got a waffle too. The server was nice and recognized as an excellent couple (even though it was only our second date). Perhaps, the Waffle House doesn't get the best clientele; I don't know, but we must've really impressed that server! Now, just past 4 AM, I was exhausted from this marathon date lasting like 9 hours, and way past my bedtime, we walked to the car, and we finally made out, and it was wonderful! In summary, great waffle, great service, and excellent memory! read more

Great Food and very personal Staff. Love the place good food and good people to serve you only wish they delivered

Nice service but the food isn't great at all. I enjoyed the WHs in Atlanta but this one is lack luster. Eggs were hard, syrup canister was dirty and covered in the sticky stuff. The bacon was the star of the show. The waffle was half cooked and the grits were runny. The minute maid orange juice is the same stuff you get in a cafeteria, bleh! Dirt and hair in the corners of the shop as well. Looks as if no one swept or used a vacuum in months. Not sure why people are giving this place more than 2 stars. But hey, the lady that waited on me was a sweetheart. ‍ read more

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Wonderful Waffle House food when you go there during the day. The night time crew is quite frankly disgusting... they turn off the phones at night so they don't have to make takeout orders. My guess is because they don't get tipped as much/at all for takeout. If you go inside and wait for the food they roll their eyes and slap it together, getting the order wrong. Once again, WONDERFUL DAY STAFF. AWFUL NIGHT CREW! read more

Let me start first by saying I Love Waffle House! But this one is different. I mean you expect the vintage greasy look. However as I entered this one the outside was trashy in the parking lot, I was greeted by a cashier that had a cigarette behind her ear with her hood on barely wanted to open her mouth to take my order.... I was wondering if Anyone was going to wash their hands at any point from the time I was there. Not even.... could go on.... The staff period had no sense of restaurant etiquette or the hospitality industry. Not a good look for The Waffle House franchise. read more

Exactly what you'd expect from Waffle House. No BS, great food, anytime you need it. Love this place and its staff.

I like Waffle House but listen, they had two roaches around the cashiers counter. You can tell this place isn't cleaned daily after each shift. We had already eaten and I started to notice things as I watched all these staffer crowd around the grills to cook different things. I personally would skip this location and keep going to another read more

I grew up on Waffle House being that I from the Deep South. (There are often two locations across the street from each other.) This location is the closest one to the BIG city, so I drove 30 miles for a chicken melt and hash browns.‍ They were a little busy, so we sat at the counter. During the course of 5 mins, I killed at least 8 baby cockroaches. We should have left immediately-- but instead, moved to a table...‍‍‍‍ (not very bright).... I tried to point out to several employees WHY we moved and was ignored. We both got sick later on that day. Not violently ill, but sick none the less. I reported them to the health department this morning. So until they get that BUG problem under control, I would pick a different diner. read more

The worst ever !!! The service was terrible... Tammy the waitress , omg!!!! A 45 minute wait once we were seated. I think she forgot to put our ticket in. The food was just ok!!! . One and done for me... Thanks but no Thanks. read more

We have eaten here three times and are always impressed with the food, service and efficiency. We never have to wait long, the food is to order and they all have the most positive energy. We make sure to stop in any time we are in the area for shopping or hiking. read more

I have to say, I was excited to move back east after ten years , and enjoy waffle house again. However, after a forty minute drive, forty minute wait for a table and thirty minute wait for eggs, bacon and under cooked hash brownwns without coffee or water. I was convinced I would never come back. The food, when served was terrible. They also insisted they had no silverware. So, I was forced to use a plastic fork and knife. Absolutely abominable. read more

Food was good. Too bad the 6 people working have no concept of customer service. For one, SPEAK to the customers walking in or when they sit down. Acknowledge me when I have come into your establishment to give you MY money. Then I have to sit and wait for over 5 min before I'm the one reaching out to ask, "Is someone going to speak to me and take my order?!" So anyway, I drove almost 30 min to eat here simply because I had a taste for Waffle House...again too bad the service made the experience not worth my drive. On the way out, Security apologized to me for having waited so long. I made no fuss, didn't yell, or anything so I'm not sure how he even knew. All I could do is smile at him and shake my head. He apologized even though he had nothing to do with the situation, but the very ones doing the "serving" had no clue in 1) What it means to be "of service" and 2) How/what to do to try and fix the situation in the customer's eyes. I mean, you do realize tips usually directly tie back to the service you gave , and more importantly whether you keep or lose a customer. You lost me as a customer, at least at this location. You have great food, it's a shame people that work for you and their actions give the appearance that they don't care. I am in retail management and personally I would not put up with anyone remotely making my business look bad nor affect my profit. read more

This spot is really cute, but I ordered a water and I was given a water with chunks in it. Like there was food in my water. The food was okay. Not great! But a nice place for a quick easy meal! read more

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The food was good however my server was terrible. As soon as we sat down we were asked immediately if we knew what we wanted. It was 3 of us and we only had 2 menus and a dirty table. She came with a spray bottle and paper towels, sprayed then walked away. I figured I'd gave to do it myself so as I began she completed it for me. I asked that our table to be wiped down first, ordered our drinks, and asked for a few minutes. 10 minutes go by as out waitress sat at the other end of the restaurant. My childrens loudness attracted another waitress and asked our waitress to come take our order. The cook was nice as he brought us our food quickly. The waitress never checked on us. Just gave us the check. We came an hour away to come to waffle house because my son was excited about waffle house ever since our trip out of town and it was a birthday request for me. I was very disappointed. read more

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A Yankee's Guide to the Waffle House (just in case they let your kind in): 1. Order a waffle. This may seem obvious, but don't come in here looking for an omelette, a steak, or a burger. While all of these items are listed on the menu, they're only there for fluff and show. Order a waffle, some hashbrowns, maybe grits or bacon. Don't stray from the basics, folks. It's just silly, especially on your first visit. 2. Said hashbrowns can be prepared in 3,538,944 ways. And no, I'm not kidding. I'd recommend scattered and smothered (on the grill with onions) but feel free to experiment. Only go "all the way" if you're fully prepared for that kind of commitment. 3. You can still smoke in Waffle House. In fact, I'm pretty sure the cook can smoke while preparing your order. The place is usually "separated" nonsmoking/smoking, but it's one big room so there's not much difference. Just cowboy up and prepare yourself for it. Same goes for the negligible cleanliness of the place. Your meal is going to be $5, don't expect the Four Seasons. 4. $1 will get you 6 plays on the jukebox. And no, these aren't fancy digital jukeboxes with an unlimited array of choices. Hell, these don't even light up: they play 45s. Most have been "upgraded" to play the latest hits but don't bother with those. It's a WaHo rule to play Freebird as part of your selection, so you've got 5 others to play around with. I'd recommend the oldest stuff on the machine: Patsy Cline, Conway Twitty, and the like. Playing one of the Waffle House themed songs will stamp you as a first-timer, but if you're going to go there, I'd recommend "Grill Operator," sung to the same tune as the classic "Smooth Operator." It's a winner all around. 5. Bring cash, pay at the register. The wonderful folks who work here don't have the time, patience, or courtesy to deal with 12 credit cards. Just bring a couple of bucks, especially to leave as tip. Sure, they'll call you "sugar" and "darling" as they ring you up, but there's no reason to make their lives more difficult, now is there? 6. If you've got a group, it's easiest to split up. The booths are meant for 4 and 5 is do-able, but any more than that and things get messy. Oh, and if you're dining any way other than solo, don't dare sit at the bar. That's reserved for the crusty old men (ie, the regulars). 7. Most importantly, enjoy it. WaHo holds a special place in many people's hearts (mine included, obviously) so just sit back, relax, and enjoy the experience. 'Cause it can't be replicated anywhere else (well, anywhere other than the 1500+ locations around the country). read more

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My very first Waffle House experience went well. It's ridiculous how much food we had for a total of $35! Something for everyone who enjoys a hardy breakfast. I loved how casual and no frills it was. Sometimes in the DMV we do brunch way bigger than it has to be done! So this basic approach to breakfast food was a wonderful relieve to having to get all dolled up for the traditional dmv brunch. Our waitress helped us to properly order from the menu in order to maximize savings and food portions for our group of 4. Curious to know what the other dishes are like but I will likely keep it simple when I return to WF, b/c if ain't broke don't fix it - order your waffles and keep it moving. read more

It is not 24 hours they were closed at 0600 am, the personnel were courteous enough to let us know, however they should change their hours of operations on their websites cause i drove a long way to wait, what was supposed to be "open 24 hours" restaurant. read more

The customer service here sucks!!! Everyone knows you come to Waffle House for a late night quick meal. Well this one is "open" 24 hrs but a hassle to order. They don't answer the phone and the inside isn't open to dine. You have to order from a window but the waitress barely comes to it. Sat here for awhile expecting her to walk over after we made eye contact...nope she doesn't. This continues for about five minutes then I watch someone knock on the window to get her attention and she still doesn't come. After about 10 minutes she comes over saying she thought the line of people standing at the window had ordered...if they had ordered why are they standing outside waiting at the window?! read more

Got great service at this place. The food was awesome and we got a show while it was being made. The two cooks just started going at it and it was the funniest thing to watch. The were fighting for who got to make our food order. This restaurant has it all a funny atmosphere inside and you know you will have a great time watching the UFC fights that happens while your food is being cooked. Great time all around and I would 100% go back read more

If you come here expecting healthy food you're in the wrong place. You can only really understand Waffle House by checking it out. Try the pecan waffle, hash browns (scattered, smothered, and capped) with a coffee and you'll enjoy it. Eat here more than once a month and it might take 10 years off your life (but might just be worth it). Friendly service, no frills, and even a juke box. You can't go wrong here. I think this also might be the closest location to DC. read more

It's a greasy spoon. A typical diner breakfast and artery-clogging hamburgers for lunch. I like coming to these places every once in a while because they are a dying breed. Even though the Waffle House is a franchise it retains a family-owned feel. I fear that one day these little breakfast spots will be all gone swallowed-up by the likes of Bob Evans, IHOP and Denny's which are all pre-fabricated breakfasts for lemmings. Three stars because of the so-so cleanliness, run-down appearance and smaller portions. If this WH was further South, you would have some angry customers after giving out the size of meals they do here. read more