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Waffle House Museum, Decatur, GA

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Waffle House Museum

Museum in a recreated version of the first Waffle House, with exhibits on the brand's history and today's operations.

2719 E College Ave, Decatur, GA 30030 · Decatur, GA

About Waffle House Museum

The museum occupies the site of the very first Waffle House, which opened in 1955 in Avondale Estates, Georgia. Its interior has been rebuilt to resemble the original restaurant. Visitors walk through that space to hear about the founders, then move to an exhibit floor covering the menu and uniform history, a jukebox, and the company's well-known Waffle House Index. Access is mainly through guided tours booked in advance, and a few self-guided open houses are held during the year.

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