Waffle House near me: Museum in Avondale Estates to hold open house

By now all Atlantans know Waffle House has a museum in the building where it all began.

Founders Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner built their first restaurant in 1955 in Avondale Estates. They moved when construction of I-285 hindered their business. Waffle House was able to buy back the building, however, turning it into a museum in 2008.

Although you can book tours and private events any time of year, the holiday open house will offer free tours and include waffle decorating.

Be sure to check out the displays of special-edition pins, earlier versions of cutlery and uniforms, and a working jukebox.

Speaking of the jukebox, did you know Waffle House has its own record label?

"Despite its existence since the '80s, Waffle Records is still a surprise to even the most hardened-arteries devotees of the chain," AJC music writer Melissa Ruggieri wrote.

DETAILS

Waffle House Museum Holiday Open House
noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7
2719 E. College Ave., Decatur, GA 30030-3917

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