There are few places as well known and prominent in Atlanta than Waffle House. The yellow-trimmed eatery worked its way to popularity by first serving customers in a greasy house-setup in Avondale Estates in Decatur’s shadow.

Now it is one of the greatest American breakfast institutions ever created. And as much as we think we know and appreciate the place, there are tons of insights we can learn about the House from other people.

Waffle House TripAdvisor reviews in Atlanta

Here are some of the greatest reviews ever of Atlanta Waffle Houses as posted on TripAdvisor.

Location: 135 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30303

On TripAdvisor reviewer said this: “I’ve heard of and seen numerous Waffle House’s while travelling. It seems to be primarily a Southeastern US chain; there are none in California. I suppose it is similar to the Denny’s or IHOP brands in California, although this Waffle House I visited was smaller and skankier than any Denny’s or IHOP’s I’ve been to. Still, if famed Southern chef Sean Brock takes Anthony Bourdain to Waffle House on the latter’s eponymous TV show, I figure it’s worth a try.

“There were 2 Waffle Houses within walking distance to my downtown hotel. This was the closer one. It’s gritty. There are a few tables and booths, plus 2 small counters (one high, one low) facing the open kitchen. All surfaces are hard and hopefully disinfectable. While I was there, the cement-floored kitchen was literally being hosed down with a garden hose (there is a floor drain). The restrooms, which I did not use, seem to be frequented by folks who aren’t eating here and perhaps don’t have a place to call home. If Atlanta had health inspection letter grades posted on restaurant windows (as is customary and required in Los Angeles), this Waffle House grade surely would NOT be an “A”. I opted to order my food to go.”

2. 1701 Northside Dr NW, Ste A, Atlanta, GA 30318-2674

One TripAdvisor reviewer says: “I used to travel to Georgia a lot to visit a friend and that is where I was introduced to Waffle House, that staple of the south. My friend indoctrinated me to Waffle House early on. As a New Yorker, its like walking on to an alien space ship…. Hard to imagine eating there. But eat I have. Many times. Other than the harsh lighting, cockroaches on the counter, greasy incredibly-unhealthy food, and the local “atmosphere”…. it’s a cheap meal. That’s the best I can say and I will leave it at that. — So cheap that when we once left a $5 tip, the waitress ran out to the parking lot to thank us as we were leaving. I guess she never got a $5 tip before?

I’ve brought other New Yorkers in to Waffle Houses in other places and they refused to eat in there. Clearly, expansion in to New York will not be happening any time soon.”

3. 300 Marietta St NW, Suite 104, Atlanta, GA 30313

The food was good and reasonably priced. The pecan waffles were amazing!!!! The service was just ok, we had to ask for drinks and refills several times.

It’s only about a block from the Georgia Aquarium / World of Coca-Cola.

Note: Do NOT try to order pancakes at a Waffle House. They do NOT appreciate it.  I would go there again.”

4. 1700 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318-3114

One TripAdvisor reviewer said: “This was my first time eating at Waffle House and i am a fan now. The hype is true and my only complaint is that i took so long to dine there. The staff was great, service was great. Only issue i had was that the dinning area was not as clean as it should be.

5. 3735 Roswell Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342-4414

One TripAdvisor commenter said this: “This is the best thing you can get… the Fiesta Omelet, add mushrooms, the has browns scattered smothered diced peppered and capped, wheat toast and a large chocolate milk! You won’t be disappointed!”

Are you a Waffle House fan? Let us know in the comments.

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For millions of Americans are going to be traveling this Thanksgiving, be it by plane, train or automobile. If it’s by car, you my want to know what to expect along with the turkey, parades and all the trimmings.

Google Maps is a great resource for travelers to see trends about traveling around the holidays, including insights on when to hit the road, and the best times to stay off the highways.

Most popular places visited during the Thanksgiving holiday:

Compiling data about the number of times users requested directions to a location using Google Maps, the tool was able to show when Georgia’s holiday rush will hit, determined by the state’s most popularly searched place categories:

• Top overall search during Thanksgiving week: School
• Top search on Wednesday: Beer Store
• Top search on Thanksgiving: School
• Top search on Friday: Garden Center’

Nationally, the most uniquely searched place categories in Google Maps during the Thanksgiving holiday period are: outlet mall, tree farm, scenic overlook, video game store and place of worship.

Thanksgiving travel traffic trends:

Because the holidays skew everything, the travel trends are all different for the city when it comes to rush hours. For Atlanta, here are the best and worst times to leave for and return from that Thanksgiving road trip:

• Best day to leave: Thanksgiving day, 6 a.m.
• Worst day to leave:  Wednesday, 3 p.m.
• Best day to return: Sunday, 6 a.m.
• Worst day to return:  Sunday, 4 p.m.

Thanksgiving in ATL: Best time to visit your favorite businesses and places

So Atlantans can properly plan and avoid long lines and crazy foot traffic, here’s a look at when some of the most popular places searched for in Google Maps tend to be the most crowded:

• Bakery: Visits peak midday Wednesday as people prep for Thanksgiving dinner. Can’t forget to bring the dessert!
• Grocery Store: Last-minute shoppers storm grocery stores on Wednesday afternoon.
• Liquor Store: Visits peak on Wednesday afternoon as people start stocking up for the festivities.
• Movie Theater: Friday evening is a popular time to head to the movies.
• Shopping Center: Unsurprisingly, Black Friday afternoon is when stores are most crowded.