Popular Athens Waffle House near UGA closes after 50 years
Athens is now one Waffle House short after closing the doors at its Five Points area location.
The popular late-night waffle spot, at 1255 Milledge Avenue, just off the University of Georgia’s campus, closed June 25. A spokesperson for the restaurant chain explained that the landlord did not renew the lease and is looking to do something else with the property.
“We’ve developed a lot of memories there,” said Pat Warner, a Waffle House spokesperson. “It’s unfortunate that we won’t be able to continue at that location.”
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This particular location opened in December 1968. It’s been a key part of the Athens community, according to Warner.
“We saw a lot of folks come out over the last few weeks,” he said. “It was pretty humbling how much that location meant to a lot of folks.”
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Athens residents and students took to social media to mourn the closure:
I'm a little sad, because I got here a day too late. The first Waffle House I ever went to closed today. The one at 5 Points in Athens. R.I.P. 5 Points Waffle House. I may go tomorrow and pour out a coffee in its honor
— C. Trent Rosecrans (@ctrent) June 26, 2018
First of all, closing a Waffle House is unprecedented. (If the health code couldn't do it, nothing should be able to.) Secondly, why is there no GoFundMe yet to stop this madness? Thirdly, what even is Athens after this?
— Mike Brooks (@MikeBrooks) June 21, 2018
Signed,
Miles Away and Disheartened https://t.co/fh8rGVc0UJ
Sad to hear about 5 points Waffle House. As a former Pinecrest (Stucco) resident, that breakfast (foodtype) location holds many memories (of all kinds). #FivePoints #Wafflehouse
— Alston Burger (@alstonburger) June 21, 2018
I cannot believe...here I am with my All Star Special celebrating one last time in the 5 Points Waffle House, and my Lord and Savior KIRBY SMART just walks into the building. I am flattened.
— Jaq (@jacquelyn_faye) June 23, 2018
But there are still other nearby Athens locations of the iconic chain for them to dine, including the Barnett Shoals and downtown locations.
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