Waffle House

An outstanding Waffle House and as my wife would tell you (while shaking her head sadly) I am a Waffle House aficionado so when I say this one is great then you’ll like it too.
The food was good, cooked fresh and right there in front of you. Good coffee, good service in a nice clean place. Well done Waffle House-​Newport!

Delicious! Well run, clean and friendly. My egg n’ cheese was the best ever, and my husband’s egg sandwich was cooked perfectly. The hash browns were browned on the outside and soft on the inside. Thanks for a great breakfast!

This was a great little diner to have breakfast/​brunch! This was one of our first meals in Tennessee and we definitely experience some southern hospitality. Our waitress seemed to know everyone who came in after us and said hello to them by name! She was very friendly and gave us some great recommendations on what to order. The tables are all set up on the left side of the room and there’s a divider where the waitress stands and the short order cooks do their cooking. You can watch everything that’s happening and interact with them, which was great!
My mom had the fluffiest ham and cheese omelette. My dad had a Philly cheesesteak omelette and a pecan waffle. I had a plain waffle and a side of bacon. My sister had a blueberry waffle and sausage patties. We all had delicious food and the price was right. They had an electronic jukebox (playing country music, of course), which was a nice touch.

What is it about Waffle Houses in the South? I’m from the Midwest, but I have family outside of Newport. Here in the Midwest, Waffle House is someplace you go as a place of last resort. There’s a line somewhere around Kentucky, however, where they go from «well, I guess there’s the Waffle House» to «hey, let’s stop at the Waffle House!» The Newport location is a good example of this: the staff is very friendly and welcoming, the food is basic but excellent, and the atmosphere is very friendly. I’m not saying you should base your entire trip through eastern Tennessee around the place, but it’s a good place for breakfast if you find yourself there.