So in general, I am a big Waffle House fan. How else are you supposed to cope with those late night waffle cravings? But this Waffle House was a little sketchier than most. It was not particularly clean, I mean, I expect the menus to be sticky but everything else? Also, my friend got the large has brown, loaded, shredded, covered, smothered and peppered (I know, I didn't think it sounded that appetizing either) and it was barely any of those things. It was a minimalist hash brown experience. Also, my sausage patties were burnt, but only on one side. The next time I want a waffle in the middle of the night, I will go to IHOP.
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Anpan W.
This waffle house is more downmarket than others I have visited. The food and service were good and prompt.
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Lance B.
Ok so the food was actually not that bad. I would say just a touch above edible. But the reason for the 1 star review was the waitress's. In particular this gem of a woman Char Char. I walked in and all of the tables were taken but there were a few openings at the counter. Big mistake. I grab a seat and place my order. It turns out they actually wash all of the dishes in this joint right on the other side of the counter. My food arrives and I begin to eat. I look up from my plate to see... Yup you guessed it Char Char. She is washing a skillet 2' from plate. Thats not the bad part. She then proceeds to start to cough all over my food!!! I say to her please cover your mouth if you are going to cough. She doesn't hear me. 2 minutes later she is back. She is drying silverware this time and yup you guessed it again, coughing all over the silverware and my plate again. I ask her a second time if your going to cough please cover your mouth!! This woman is nearly 70 and must not have her hearing anymore because she never acknowledged me. Needless to say I quickly loose my appetite and got up to pay. This will be my first and last waffle house experience.
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Phil A.
You can get an entire breakfast (eggs, bacon, toast, waffles, and hash browns) for, like, $8. Sure, you probably have to sit under a spiderweb and there's probably a hungover guy in the corner sleeping in his palms and drooling on the table, but the staff are friendly and keep your coffee filled the entire time and make sure you have everything within a reasonable time frame. I eat at lightning speed, so getting in and out is not a problem. If Waffle House spent some money actually making their dining room pleasant, this would be a weekend staple. If for some reason you didn't read this incredibly short review: food is good and cheap, building is disgusting, staff are pleasant.
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Ted F.
Waitress was nice. But, this establishment isn't clean. It seemed to be stuck in the 1950s...
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Mark B.
I know I shouldn't expect much, but how in the fuck are you going to get one order wrong, then REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME WRONG ORDER. Holy shit, my friends are alcoholics and have THE WORST taste in drunk food.
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Mindi L.
The best one in town. I drive past two to come to this one. They know what they're doing! Yum!!
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Scott G.
I've always found Waffle Houses to be remarkably consistent no matter which one you go to. A greasy spoon is a greasy spoon. The Covington Waffle House is no different. Generally friendly waitresses take care of you and the food is typically quick to order. Prices are quite low so be sure to tip generously. The restaurant is still smoking as of 1/11 and that's a huge turn off. Sometimes you'll go in and barely notice. Other times it's a fog. Your mileage and tolerance will vary, but the quicker NKY moves to no smoking, the better. Waffle House attracts all walks of life and socio-economic demographics. Always interesting characters are coming in and out, and for me, it's a part of the charm. My favorite is Phil. He's a regular and his standard meal is roughly 5 pounds of bacon. Typically, I do weekend breakfasts, but WH is great for super late dining. Go during "off hours" and you'll practically have the place to your self. You know what you get with a Waffle House. Quick, cheap and smokey. If that's your jam, Covington Waffle House has you covered.
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J K.
Normal Waffle House with great staff, but the manager on duty was a complete a-hole. Proceeded to verbally abuse his employees right in front of us with the most condescending and derogatory language. We were enraged how unprofessional he was. The staff took it well but he was a complete douche. He was a super fat, middle aged man with greeting short hair. If you go and he's there, leave.
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Brian C.
How do you run out of cheese. I love Waffle House. I have been to many. This is the most filthiest one I have ever been to. Hence the picture. The food is fine as all the others.
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Karim K.
The only reason this gets a 2 is because the food was up to par with all other waffle houses. Definitely not the cleanliest place. I witnessed a waitress pick up a container of butter which fell on the filthy floor and placed it back on a plate. No changing of gloves either! There were 4 waitress for what seemed to be 10 tables and they couldn't handle. Lack of leadership on the line they all seemed to hate each other too! One of the worst waffle houses ever!
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Jason B.
This is by far the greasiest, dirtiest waffle house I have ever been to. The food was typical greasy spoon food. Nothing to complain about there. My only real problem was with the cleanliness. The coffee pots had so much grease on them, you could hardly tell if there was coffee in them. I'm not sure I can sum it up better than that.
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Karina M.
It is what it is. A dirty, greasy melting pot of sludge, welcoming every fearless patron to the slather up its delights. I've been to this wretched/regal slice of Americana too many times to count. Nothing ever changes but my opinion. So the last time I was here I was alone. And I was treated like a celebrity. My scattered, smothered, covered, chunked hash browns were brought to me lightening fast. Before I could waft in the cultural delights which surrounded me. Comforted by a stout police officer, I knew that no melt-down would be left unguarded. At this time of night, any meal can turn into a crash course in human behavior, ranging from doe-eyed first dates to sour break-ups. Each tasting better with a smidgen of maple syrup. Back to Awful Waffle. I don't care how much this place is ridiculed; she will always have a soft spot in my clogged arteries.
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Sheila M.
As a child, I LOVED Waffle House. WHY, you ask? How could anyone love such a place?? Oh man...I've been trying to come up with the answer myself. I think I was obsessed with the pecan waffles, and the fact that I lived in NY and Waffle House was only available on family vacations to Disney World made it seem like some kind of rare treat. Now, however, Waffle House is just across the Ohio River and since I moved to Cincy, I've been there a good 4-5 times. Talk about diminishing returns! The first thing I went for with my sister mid-day was the pecan waffle. Bleh, disgusting! Way too many pecans. Childhood dreams were subsequently shattered. And that's about when I realized: what can you expect from this place anyway? Just look at it. And when you see pedestrians armed with guns in the holster attached to their K-mart jeans you know something ain't right. Also, coming here at night SUCKS. You're tired and hungry after a long night of partying and you want some good hot food? Don't come here, you'll wait freaking half an hour at least. I have to admit that I have a taste for their weird Philly steak toast sandwich thing, and smothered capped hash browns, but perhaps I'm too impatient to wait it out at 3 am with a bunch of drunk, creepy weirdos and a filthy bathroom with no TP.
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Kyle H.
I will give this place a fair review. Pro: nice people Nice environment. Comfortable place to eat Cons: not very fast Ok food. Sketchy area. I loved my meal and will go back. But it's Waffle House what do you expect. Anyrate, I think you should eat at least once at Waffle House.
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John B.
I recommend coming here at least no earlier than 2AM. Yeah the menus are sticky, yeah the place is often full of shady characters, but the food is actually great for your post bar, late night cravings. The workers really hustle behind the counter and most are actually friendly, which is better than I would be if I had to deal with tables of half drunk people all night. On weekends there is usually a cop or two to keep the peace, but really, as long as people are being fed, there's nothing to worry about. I love people watching here and overhearing the conversations. Its incredible. Be careful in the parking lot as it can be cramped and (unfortunately) full of buzzed drivers. Tip well here as the food is cheap and the workers bust their butts serving up stomach filling food. I like the pancakes with chocolate chips, but there are many more things on the menu that will satisfy. There is a fancy jukebox that can turn the area near the bathrooms into a dancefloor, so bring your money, cuz the party don't stop!
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Michael R.
I Love Waffles.I love Waffle House. I have visited Waffle Houses that were a little shabby, a little worn, or a little dirty. This location is all three and more. This particular Waffle House location is a bane upon the overall franchise. The floors are filthy. I observed the same rags being used on counter tops and tables over and over without cleaning products or washing. The window sills are covered in a film of dust and dead insects. The "management" seems to value screaming, the food arrived cold, the bacon was soggy, the syrup was cold. The waitstaff were not happy people. I really wish someone would buy the location and put ANYTHING else that serves breakfast food in the same spot.
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Caroline F.
Though the place mat is usually sticky and you will more often than not find a surprise or two on your table, there's something about this Waffle House that keeps us coming back. The food, such as my favorite: a waffle with chocolate chips, is consistently tasty and the toast served with the all-star special is always deliciously gooey. There are a few standout workers that really make you feel welcome. A waitress apologized profusely when our food took a couple minutes longer than usual and even docked some of the bill.
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Jaime S.
To be honest, this place is kinda gross. The whole place just feels dirty. Yet, there is something about a Waffle House that I can't resist. It may be the normal (not belgian) waffles, it may be the greasy everything or it may even be the spotty service. Whatever it is, I'm a fan. I almost always get the waffle, 2 eggs over easy, bacon, hash browns and toast. At only 6 or 7 bucks it is a great breakfast value. I'm not going to say it is the best food, but it fills a gap in my life nothing else seems to fill. Sure, you can do better, but at three in the morning and a bit tipsy, the Waffle House is very hard to beat. Pro Tip: Use the restroom before you arrive. You do not want to go in there!
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Josh C.
Sat at the counter both times I ate here during a recent trip to Cincy. I don't recommend it. You see them cook your food, the lack of hand washing, and how long your food is done before they bring it out to you. Still, better than the White Castle across the street in a pinch at 2AM.
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Jeremia F.
This is a dirtier Waffle House but it is what my gut needs to prove that it has gone to hell and back. No this place is pretty scuzzy but I always come back for breakfast and the staff is more than friendly and the food is fine. I'll keep coming back even though the appearance of sanitation is a little lacking.
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Wilhelm Y.
Another recommendation from my co-worker brought us to the Waffle House for breakfast. Ed L and I ordered the All Star Breakfast Special which includes your choice between the signature waffle or biscuits smothered in gravy, two eggs cooked to order, 3 strips of bacon or 2 sausage patties, grits or hash browns, white toast and jelly and a cup of coffee or a glass of juice for around 6 bucks each. All of the foods were super greasy. The bacon was fried up crispy hard, but the cut of pork had very little meat to eat. The hash browns were brown in color but lacked the golden crispiness I'm used to. My eggs ordered over medium was flavorless but a dash of Senora Jackie's Casa de Waffle Picante Sauce and a dollop of ketchup picked it right up. I did like the waffle which came with a lowfat soybean spread instead of butter. The outside had a light crispiness to eat and the inside was airy and just chewy enough to make it interesting. They'll bring you warm syrup if you request it too. Our server, Ann, was excellent during a busy morning.
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Pat E.
Right across from our hotel, really greasy, but what do you expect at Waffle House?! We do not have them up north! Apparently, Covington is the strip club capitol of the world!
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Rita E.
A Waffle House is a Waffle House is a Waffle House but you are open at 3 AM in a land where there is nothing past 2, and for that I am forever grateful. Late night rush hours waiting to be seated, however: not fun when you're hungry and inebriated, but the waitstaff are remarkably chipper and efficient! The cops guarding the door ready to break up potential fights are a nice touch.
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Becca E.
So in general, I am a big Waffle House fan. How else are you supposed to cope with those late night waffle cravings? But this Waffle House was a little sketchier than most. It was not particularly clean, I mean, I expect the menus to be sticky but everything else? Also, my friend got the large has brown, loaded, shredded, covered, smothered and peppered (I know, I didn't think it sounded that appetizing either) and it was barely any of those things. It was a minimalist hash brown experience. Also, my sausage patties were burnt, but only on one side. The next time I want a waffle in the middle of the night, I will go to IHOP.
(2)Anpan W.
This waffle house is more downmarket than others I have visited. The food and service were good and prompt.
(2)Lance B.
Ok so the food was actually not that bad. I would say just a touch above edible. But the reason for the 1 star review was the waitress's. In particular this gem of a woman Char Char. I walked in and all of the tables were taken but there were a few openings at the counter. Big mistake. I grab a seat and place my order. It turns out they actually wash all of the dishes in this joint right on the other side of the counter. My food arrives and I begin to eat. I look up from my plate to see... Yup you guessed it Char Char. She is washing a skillet 2' from plate. Thats not the bad part. She then proceeds to start to cough all over my food!!! I say to her please cover your mouth if you are going to cough. She doesn't hear me. 2 minutes later she is back. She is drying silverware this time and yup you guessed it again, coughing all over the silverware and my plate again. I ask her a second time if your going to cough please cover your mouth!! This woman is nearly 70 and must not have her hearing anymore because she never acknowledged me. Needless to say I quickly loose my appetite and got up to pay. This will be my first and last waffle house experience.
(1)Phil A.
You can get an entire breakfast (eggs, bacon, toast, waffles, and hash browns) for, like, $8. Sure, you probably have to sit under a spiderweb and there's probably a hungover guy in the corner sleeping in his palms and drooling on the table, but the staff are friendly and keep your coffee filled the entire time and make sure you have everything within a reasonable time frame. I eat at lightning speed, so getting in and out is not a problem. If Waffle House spent some money actually making their dining room pleasant, this would be a weekend staple. If for some reason you didn't read this incredibly short review: food is good and cheap, building is disgusting, staff are pleasant.
(3)Ted F.
Waitress was nice. But, this establishment isn't clean. It seemed to be stuck in the 1950s...
(1)Mark B.
I know I shouldn't expect much, but how in the fuck are you going to get one order wrong, then REPLACE IT WITH THE SAME WRONG ORDER. Holy shit, my friends are alcoholics and have THE WORST taste in drunk food.
(1)Mindi L.
The best one in town. I drive past two to come to this one. They know what they're doing! Yum!!
(5)Scott G.
I've always found Waffle Houses to be remarkably consistent no matter which one you go to. A greasy spoon is a greasy spoon. The Covington Waffle House is no different. Generally friendly waitresses take care of you and the food is typically quick to order. Prices are quite low so be sure to tip generously. The restaurant is still smoking as of 1/11 and that's a huge turn off. Sometimes you'll go in and barely notice. Other times it's a fog. Your mileage and tolerance will vary, but the quicker NKY moves to no smoking, the better. Waffle House attracts all walks of life and socio-economic demographics. Always interesting characters are coming in and out, and for me, it's a part of the charm. My favorite is Phil. He's a regular and his standard meal is roughly 5 pounds of bacon. Typically, I do weekend breakfasts, but WH is great for super late dining. Go during "off hours" and you'll practically have the place to your self. You know what you get with a Waffle House. Quick, cheap and smokey. If that's your jam, Covington Waffle House has you covered.
(3)J K.
Normal Waffle House with great staff, but the manager on duty was a complete a-hole. Proceeded to verbally abuse his employees right in front of us with the most condescending and derogatory language. We were enraged how unprofessional he was. The staff took it well but he was a complete douche. He was a super fat, middle aged man with greeting short hair. If you go and he's there, leave.
(1)Brian C.
How do you run out of cheese. I love Waffle House. I have been to many. This is the most filthiest one I have ever been to. Hence the picture. The food is fine as all the others.
(2)Karim K.
The only reason this gets a 2 is because the food was up to par with all other waffle houses. Definitely not the cleanliest place. I witnessed a waitress pick up a container of butter which fell on the filthy floor and placed it back on a plate. No changing of gloves either! There were 4 waitress for what seemed to be 10 tables and they couldn't handle. Lack of leadership on the line they all seemed to hate each other too! One of the worst waffle houses ever!
(2)Jason B.
This is by far the greasiest, dirtiest waffle house I have ever been to. The food was typical greasy spoon food. Nothing to complain about there. My only real problem was with the cleanliness. The coffee pots had so much grease on them, you could hardly tell if there was coffee in them. I'm not sure I can sum it up better than that.
(2)Karina M.
It is what it is. A dirty, greasy melting pot of sludge, welcoming every fearless patron to the slather up its delights. I've been to this wretched/regal slice of Americana too many times to count. Nothing ever changes but my opinion. So the last time I was here I was alone. And I was treated like a celebrity. My scattered, smothered, covered, chunked hash browns were brought to me lightening fast. Before I could waft in the cultural delights which surrounded me. Comforted by a stout police officer, I knew that no melt-down would be left unguarded. At this time of night, any meal can turn into a crash course in human behavior, ranging from doe-eyed first dates to sour break-ups. Each tasting better with a smidgen of maple syrup. Back to Awful Waffle. I don't care how much this place is ridiculed; she will always have a soft spot in my clogged arteries.
(4)Sheila M.
As a child, I LOVED Waffle House. WHY, you ask? How could anyone love such a place?? Oh man...I've been trying to come up with the answer myself. I think I was obsessed with the pecan waffles, and the fact that I lived in NY and Waffle House was only available on family vacations to Disney World made it seem like some kind of rare treat. Now, however, Waffle House is just across the Ohio River and since I moved to Cincy, I've been there a good 4-5 times. Talk about diminishing returns! The first thing I went for with my sister mid-day was the pecan waffle. Bleh, disgusting! Way too many pecans. Childhood dreams were subsequently shattered. And that's about when I realized: what can you expect from this place anyway? Just look at it. And when you see pedestrians armed with guns in the holster attached to their K-mart jeans you know something ain't right. Also, coming here at night SUCKS. You're tired and hungry after a long night of partying and you want some good hot food? Don't come here, you'll wait freaking half an hour at least. I have to admit that I have a taste for their weird Philly steak toast sandwich thing, and smothered capped hash browns, but perhaps I'm too impatient to wait it out at 3 am with a bunch of drunk, creepy weirdos and a filthy bathroom with no TP.
(2)Kyle H.
I will give this place a fair review. Pro: nice people Nice environment. Comfortable place to eat Cons: not very fast Ok food. Sketchy area. I loved my meal and will go back. But it's Waffle House what do you expect. Anyrate, I think you should eat at least once at Waffle House.
(4)John B.
I recommend coming here at least no earlier than 2AM. Yeah the menus are sticky, yeah the place is often full of shady characters, but the food is actually great for your post bar, late night cravings. The workers really hustle behind the counter and most are actually friendly, which is better than I would be if I had to deal with tables of half drunk people all night. On weekends there is usually a cop or two to keep the peace, but really, as long as people are being fed, there's nothing to worry about. I love people watching here and overhearing the conversations. Its incredible. Be careful in the parking lot as it can be cramped and (unfortunately) full of buzzed drivers. Tip well here as the food is cheap and the workers bust their butts serving up stomach filling food. I like the pancakes with chocolate chips, but there are many more things on the menu that will satisfy. There is a fancy jukebox that can turn the area near the bathrooms into a dancefloor, so bring your money, cuz the party don't stop!
(4)Michael R.
I Love Waffles.I love Waffle House. I have visited Waffle Houses that were a little shabby, a little worn, or a little dirty. This location is all three and more. This particular Waffle House location is a bane upon the overall franchise. The floors are filthy. I observed the same rags being used on counter tops and tables over and over without cleaning products or washing. The window sills are covered in a film of dust and dead insects. The "management" seems to value screaming, the food arrived cold, the bacon was soggy, the syrup was cold. The waitstaff were not happy people. I really wish someone would buy the location and put ANYTHING else that serves breakfast food in the same spot.
(1)Caroline F.
Though the place mat is usually sticky and you will more often than not find a surprise or two on your table, there's something about this Waffle House that keeps us coming back. The food, such as my favorite: a waffle with chocolate chips, is consistently tasty and the toast served with the all-star special is always deliciously gooey. There are a few standout workers that really make you feel welcome. A waitress apologized profusely when our food took a couple minutes longer than usual and even docked some of the bill.
(4)Jaime S.
To be honest, this place is kinda gross. The whole place just feels dirty. Yet, there is something about a Waffle House that I can't resist. It may be the normal (not belgian) waffles, it may be the greasy everything or it may even be the spotty service. Whatever it is, I'm a fan. I almost always get the waffle, 2 eggs over easy, bacon, hash browns and toast. At only 6 or 7 bucks it is a great breakfast value. I'm not going to say it is the best food, but it fills a gap in my life nothing else seems to fill. Sure, you can do better, but at three in the morning and a bit tipsy, the Waffle House is very hard to beat. Pro Tip: Use the restroom before you arrive. You do not want to go in there!
(4)Josh C.
Sat at the counter both times I ate here during a recent trip to Cincy. I don't recommend it. You see them cook your food, the lack of hand washing, and how long your food is done before they bring it out to you. Still, better than the White Castle across the street in a pinch at 2AM.
(2)Jeremia F.
This is a dirtier Waffle House but it is what my gut needs to prove that it has gone to hell and back. No this place is pretty scuzzy but I always come back for breakfast and the staff is more than friendly and the food is fine. I'll keep coming back even though the appearance of sanitation is a little lacking.
(3)Wilhelm Y.
Another recommendation from my co-worker brought us to the Waffle House for breakfast. Ed L and I ordered the All Star Breakfast Special which includes your choice between the signature waffle or biscuits smothered in gravy, two eggs cooked to order, 3 strips of bacon or 2 sausage patties, grits or hash browns, white toast and jelly and a cup of coffee or a glass of juice for around 6 bucks each. All of the foods were super greasy. The bacon was fried up crispy hard, but the cut of pork had very little meat to eat. The hash browns were brown in color but lacked the golden crispiness I'm used to. My eggs ordered over medium was flavorless but a dash of Senora Jackie's Casa de Waffle Picante Sauce and a dollop of ketchup picked it right up. I did like the waffle which came with a lowfat soybean spread instead of butter. The outside had a light crispiness to eat and the inside was airy and just chewy enough to make it interesting. They'll bring you warm syrup if you request it too. Our server, Ann, was excellent during a busy morning.
(3)Pat E.
Right across from our hotel, really greasy, but what do you expect at Waffle House?! We do not have them up north! Apparently, Covington is the strip club capitol of the world!
(3)Rita E.
A Waffle House is a Waffle House is a Waffle House but you are open at 3 AM in a land where there is nothing past 2, and for that I am forever grateful. Late night rush hours waiting to be seated, however: not fun when you're hungry and inebriated, but the waitstaff are remarkably chipper and efficient! The cops guarding the door ready to break up potential fights are a nice touch.
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