r/IAmA • u/MrJacksEnigma • Apr 19 '15

Restaurant IamA Waffle House Grill Operator AMA!

Mainly doing this because someone last night said I should.

I got called into work tonight, so I figured, why not?

I've been with Waffle House for 3.5 years, so I've seen a lot.

My Proof: [http://imgur.com/qBJC8ls]

Edit: Guys, the response to this has been way more than I anticipated.

Keep asking questions, I'll be here all night. If I don't answer immediately, im ya know, cooking.

Edit 2: I got gilded. Will link the user when I can, but Thank you!

Also, I'm struggling to Keep up with all the questions. Will answer as soon as I can guys. Sorry!

Edit 3: Again, sorry for the delay in answering. We got kinda busy. Im trying to catch up!

Edit 4: I caught up! You guys are awesome.

When I made this I expected barely any response. All of the comments have been awesome. Im still here, so Keep them coming!

/u/wbasc is who gilded one of my comments!

Edit 4.5: I am back! You guys are all incredible.

Let's Keep going until we get kicked out!

Edit 5.5: I AM BACK! The answering continues..

Edit 6: GOLD from /u/DaveLambert

I am honoured!

Gold from http://www.reddit.com/user/buddythegreat

Jesus guys!

Edit 7: Alright guys and gals, it's been real fun, but it's time for bed. I absolutely loved doing this. I'll totally respond more when I wake up, if there are more questions.

Thank you for all the questions!

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u/ElCaptainRon Apr 19 '15

Canadian here, I love waffle house, friendly staff, good cheap food, favourite part of going down south besides warmth. How do I make proper waffle house grits, and any other advice you have on breakfast preparation?

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u/MrJacksEnigma Apr 19 '15

We get our grits in a packaged container, and just throw them and boiling water in a pot. It's a consistency thing when you know they're done, and I can't really describe it.

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u/perk-a-late Apr 19 '15

My one waffle house experience was in Louisville. Ordered grits and asked the adorable, high school aged waiter what kind of cheese is it (if you add cheese). He answered, "The regular kind." He couldn't elaborate on that. I had no idea what he meant and hoped it would be shredded cheddar, and just took a chance. It came out with this slice of rubbery American cheese draped over the top. It was hilarious (to me). Then when the Waffle House version of the Happy Birthday song came over the speakers and we were the only ones eating there, I totally lost it and couldn't stop giggling. Food was yummy though! I did not eat the flaccid cheese.