Waffle & Pancake House

Best southern breakfast I’ve ever had, hands down… The hash browns are not quite like Waffle House, only disappointment… However, biscuits: light and fluffy, gravy: just the right amount of pepper, grits: perfect consistency — I’d definitely come back again!!! Awesome friendly staff, too.

I live within a couple miles of this restaurant and had passed it weekly on my trips to the grocery store. On New Year’s Day, we decided to give it a try.
When we walked in, we were surprised to find this place was a re-​named Waffle House. Yes, think small booths, greasy food and full kitchen experience. Don’t get me wrong, I love Waffle House. Hashbrowns smothered and covered? Yes, please.
But Waffle & Pancake House was different. Their waffle iron was the standard flip iron you might find in a hotel lobby. This resulted in much dryer (and thicker) waffles than those at WaHo. I will say, however, that the sausage patties and eggs were fine. My meal did not, however, make up for the dirtiness I felt eating in this restaurant. To top it off, my breakfast was over $ 10. I certainly won’t be coming back anytime soon.

In honor of Waffle Week (it’s true, Google it), I bring to you a review of the Waffle & Pancake House in Raleigh, NC.
HOLD UP!
There is a guy who reviewed this place that thinks it is THE Waffle House of Waffle House Index fame. (
) Look at the photo, bro! Is the name displayed in big black letters in their own separate yellow boxes like a Wheel of Fortune answer being guessed? Nope.
Long story short, this is A (lower case) waffle house, that also serves pancakes, hence the name «Waffle & Pancake House.»
My wife and I slithered into a booth on a Saturday morning and were greeted by a diner waitress that fit the stereotypical southern diner waitress in age, dress, and accent. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I had a most delicious pecan waffle, with bits of pecan throughout a crunchy and fluffy at the same time waffle and some praline syrup — a clear highlight. We also ate some crispy, perfectly greasy hash browns, and some biscuits and gravy which was better than most diners, I’d say.
All that, sweet waitresses, and a constant supply of coffee get this place 4 stars. BECAUSE THEY DO WHAT THEY DO WELL!!! Comforting and filling.

Even for a 24 hour, all-​night spot, this place is horrible! Stopped in around 3am after picking a friend up from the bus station in Raleigh. Not only were the tables, counters etc filthy, but a worker had been sweeping the floor & left the swept trash in the middle of the floor near the front door! The pancakes had no flavor, the salt pork /​streak-​o-​lean was EXTREMELY salty & not fresh! One worker waited tables & the one who’d been sweeping & mopping left the floor & went directly to the stove to cook! Need to close it down!

I am writing a review of the Waffle and Pancake House. Yes, this is happening. First, the food: typical greasy diner fare. Waffles. Pancakes. Lots of pork in various incarnations (sausage, chops, bacon…). Watery coffee. Flavorless tea.
But seriously, don’t go for the food. Go there because you are looking for an *experience*. Behold the Waffle and Pancake House in all its grubby glory! Enjoy puzzling over the strange multi-​page narrative of the menu. Take a few minutes/​hours to play some video poker. Chat with the staff, who, I’m guessing, spend A LOT of time here even when their shift is over. Relax and enjoy the view in that strange no man’s land betwixt Raleigh and Garner.
When I went, Let’s Make a Deal was on the large TV tucked into a corner of the diner, giving the place an even greater early 1970’s vibe than it already had. Enjoy this portal to another time and place, when you could eat all the waffles and pancakes you wanted without catching any grief from the health police.
Perhaps, like my dining companion and I, you will be approached by a kindly older gentleman on your way out the door and given a handwritten invitation to attend a Pentecostal church and Bible college — who knows?! Okay, that part was weird but again, an experience!
All in all, I had a fine time at the Waffle and Pancake House. In all seriousness, the food is meh for sure, but the staff is friendly and welcoming. You could certainly do worse.

I am making a habit of eating here on Sunday mornings. It’s a comfortable little place to have breakfast and read the paper. I usually have the «Simple Enough» which is 2 eggs, choice of bacon or sausage, hash browns or grits, toast or biscuits. With coffee, the cost is about $ 6.50 + tip. The service here is very good. My coffee cup is never empty. It’s probably a safe bet that most of the ladies working here are grandmothers. They refer to a lot of their clientele by «honey» or «shug».
This is NOT the Waffle House. It actually states on the menu that they are not affiliated with Waffle House.

This is not a Waffle House.
I have a friend who is petrified of the Waffle House. She won’t go in unless my friend brings his gun in with him. True story. I have no idea why she’s afraid of the Waffle House.
Unless, of course, she’s got it confused with The Waffle and Pancake House. I’m not sure what it is about this place that brings the Triangle’s sketchiest diners, but I have not once eaten there and not heard someone’s life threatened. That’s three trips and three threats.
In defense of The Waffle and Pancake House, I never saw any of those threats acted upon. Also, their waffles and pancakes are both pretty good for the late night cheapness that they are. I’d avoid the sausages and bacon altogether here, because they’re more like greasy cardboard than food.
Also, just so the person who thinks this is a Waffle House knows, the only real way to get your hash browns is chunked, diced, and peppered. And those options aren’t available at The Waffle and Pancake House.

Waffle house is sooooo good. I am from California. i wish they had it here.
Triple hash browns, scattered, smothered and covered. try it out.
I have now been to the waffle house in NC, MO, and AZ.