Restaurants that serve waffles
First Bite counts 44,800+ US restaurant locations with waffles on the menu. 69% are at multi-unit chains and 31% at independents, led by Breakfast & Brunch restaurants. Data as of October 2026.
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What a menu search for “waffles” returns
| Operator | Segment | Locations | Matching menu item | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waffle House | Breakfast & Brunch | 2,100+ | Waffle Double | Buyer contacts |
| Jack in the Box | Fast Food | 2,100+ | 3PC Waffle Sticks | Buyer contacts |
| IHOP | Breakfast & Brunch | 1,700+ | Jr. Waffle | Buyer contacts |
| Denny's Restaurant | Diner | 1,200+ | Waffle | Buyer contacts |
| First Watch | Breakfast & Brunch | 730+ | Belgian Waffle | Buyer contacts |
See every operator serving waffles, with verified buyer contacts.
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Where waffles show up on menus
Breakfast & Brunch leads, with 21% of the 44,800+ locations serving waffles. American and Fast Food follow, so they reach well beyond one restaurant type.
| Segment | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast & Brunch | 9,400+ | 21% |
| American | 8,200+ | 18% |
| Fast Food | 3,000+ | 7% |
| Diner | 2,700+ | 6% |
| Coffee & Tea | 2,500+ | 6% |
| Bar & Grill | 1,600+ | 4% |
Top chains serving waffles
Waffle House has the largest footprint, with 2,100+ locations listing waffles. Multi-unit chains account for 69% of all locations, so a few chain accounts cover most of the locations.
| Chain | Segment | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Waffle House | Breakfast & Brunch | 2,100+ |
| Jack in the Box | Fast Food | 2,100+ |
| IHOP | Breakfast & Brunch | 1,700+ |
| Denny's Restaurant | Diner | 1,200+ |
| First Watch | Breakfast & Brunch | 730+ |
| Jamba | Juice | 730+ |
| Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | American | 700+ |
| Caribou Coffee | Coffee & Tea | 530+ |
| Paris Baguette | Bakery | 360+ |
| White Castle | Fast Food | 340+ |
Top states for waffles
California has the most locations serving waffles, followed by Texas and New York. Together the top three hold 33% of US locations.
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| California | 6,900+ |
| Texas | 4,100+ |
| New York | 3,500+ |
| Florida | 3,200+ |
| Georgia | 1,800+ |
| Illinois | 1,800+ |
| New Jersey | 1,600+ |
| Pennsylvania | 1,500+ |
How restaurants put waffles on the menu
These are real menu items matched by First Bite's menu search:
- Belgian Waffle
- Chicken & Waffles
- Waffle
- Chicken And Waffles
- Waffles
- Chicken & Waffle
- Chicken And Waffle
- Plain Waffle
- Waffle Combo
- Belgium Waffle
Selling into restaurants that serve waffles
Brands selling ingredients, sauces or packaging for waffles can start with operators that already list them. In First Bite you can filter restaurant operator data by menu item, segment, state and unit count, then reach the buyer with prospecting tools and verified contacts.
How sales teams turn menu data into new accounts
Search the menu item
Run a menu search for any dish, flavor or ingredient and see every operator that lists it, with location counts and segment.
Build your target list
Filter by segment, state, unit count and distributor so you only keep the accounts that fit your product.
Reach the decision maker
Request verified emails and phone numbers for the owner, chef or purchasing lead who owns the menu. No info@ addresses.
Win and track new doors
Run email sequences, send samples and track deals by account and rep in First Bite's CRM.
Frequently asked questions
First Bite counts 44,800+ US restaurant locations with waffles on the menu, as of October 2026.
The largest are Waffle House, Jack in the Box and IHOP. 69% of locations serving waffles belong to multi-unit chains.
Run a menu search for "waffles" in First Bite, then filter by segment, state and unit count to build a target list with verified buyer contacts.
