Waffle House All-Star Special: Price, Calories, and Full Ordering Guide (2026)
By Alex Rivera, Lead Menu Researcher. Updated August 2026.
The Waffle House All-Star Special costs $12.35 to $13.55 depending on location, with about 1,050 calories in the standard build. Some regulars just call it the All-Star breakfast or the All-Star meal, but it’s the same five-part plate: two eggs cooked any style, a serving of hashbrowns, one classic waffle, your choice of bacon, sausage, or city ham, and toast or a grilled biscuit. No other combo on the full Waffle House menu lets you customize every single piece the way this one does.
What’s Included in the All-Star Special
Every plate starts with the same five parts. Two eggs, cooked however you like them, from scrambled to over easy. One classic waffle, golden on the outside and soft in the middle. A serving of hashbrowns, which you can order using the full hashbrown ordering system, including scattered, smothered, or covered. Your choice of bacon, a Jimmy Dean sausage patty, or city ham. Toast or a grilled biscuit rounds it out.
That last detail is what separates this combo from anything on a competitor’s menu. IHOP and Denny’s sell fixed combos with a few swaps allowed. Waffle House lets you rebuild the entire plate from scratch, at any hour, at any of its more than 2,000 locations.
How Much Is the All-Star Special in 2026
This combo runs $12.35 to $13.55 as of 2026, depending on your location. Waffle House doesn’t publish one national price list. Your neighbourhood diner may charge slightly more or less than a location across town. Prices crept up in both 2025 and 2026 as food costs rose across the restaurant industry. The core plate has stayed the same for decades.
For the most current number, ask your server when you sit down. That said, $12.35 to $13.55 is a reliable planning figure for 2026. It holds steady across most of the Southeast and Midwest, where Waffle House has its deepest concentration of stores.
All-Star Special Calories and Nutrition Facts
The standard build comes in around 1,050 calories. That number shifts with your choices. Bacon runs leaner than sausage. A grilled biscuit adds more than plain toast. Hash browns add more than a side of sliced tomatoes.
Here’s the estimated nutrition breakdown for a standard build, based on Waffle House’s published nutrition data:
| Nutrient | Estimated Range |
| Calories | approx. 1,050 |
| Total Fat | approx. 55-90 g |
| Saturated Fat | approx. 20-38 g |
| Cholesterol | approx. 450-475 mg |
| Sodium | approx. 1,890-2,650 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | approx. 100-125 g |
| Dietary Fiber | approx. 5-6 g |
| Sugars | approx. 15-18 g |
| Protein | approx. 35-40 g |
These figures are independent estimates and vary noticeably across sources, including our own past figures, since Waffle House doesn’t publish a single confirmed number for every build of this plate. For the only figure worth treating as authoritative, check Waffle House’s official nutrition PDF directly, or its breakfast nutrition page. For general nutrition benchmarks, the USDA FoodData Central database is a solid independent reference too.
Public Health Notice
Some items on this plate, including eggs, can be prepared to your preference. Consuming eggs, meat, or poultry that is undercooked or raw increases the risk of foodborne illness. Let your server know if you have any concerns about preparation.
Working Off an All-Star Special
If you’re curious how much activity it takes to offset a 1,050-calorie plate, here are rough estimates. These vary a lot by body type, age, and metabolism, so treat this as a fun benchmark, not a plan.
| Activity | Estimated Time |
| Brisk walking | approx. 3.5-4 hours |
| Jogging | approx. 2-2.5 hours |
| Moderate biking | approx. 2 hours |
| Swimming | approx. 2.5-3 hours |
| Aerobic dancing | approx. 3 hours |
| Strength training | approx. 4-4.5 hours |
Customize Your All-Star Special
This is where the name earns its keep. Every component can be swapped. Most swaps carry a small price or calorie change. The figures below are typical menu-board estimates and can vary by location. Treat them as a planning guide rather than an exact receipt total.
| Category | Option | Price Change | Calorie Change |
| Eggs | Scrambled with cheese | +$1.15 | +100 cal |
| Eggs | Over light, over medium, over well, or sunny side up | No charge | No change |
| Bread | No toast | No charge | -230 cal |
| Bread | Raisin toast | No charge | +70 cal |
| Bread | Wheat toast | No charge | -10 cal |
| Bread | Grilled biscuit | Small upcharge | +150 cal |
| Side | Sliced tomatoes | No charge | -90 cal |
| Side | Hashbrowns instead of grits | No charge | +190 cal |
| Side | Grits with cheese | +$0.65 | +50 cal |
| Waffle topping | Pecans | +$0.65 | +150 cal |
| Waffle topping | Chocolate chips | +$0.65 | +110 cal |
| Waffle topping | Peanut butter chips | +$0.65 | +150 cal |
| Meat | City ham | No charge | -30 cal |
| Meat | Sausage | No charge | +120 cal |
Ask your server about substitutions even if you don’t see them listed here. Waffle House cooks make most reasonable swaps without hesitation, since everything is cooked to order on the open grill.
Gluten and Allergen Information
This plate is not gluten free as ordered. The waffle, toast, and grilled biscuit all contain wheat. If you’re avoiding gluten, build your order around the eggs, bacon, sausage, city ham, and hashbrowns. Skip the bread and waffle.
| Component | Allergens |
| Scrambled eggs | Egg, soy |
| Classic waffle | Egg, milk, soy, tree nuts, wheat |
| Toast | Milk, soy, wheat |
| Grilled biscuit | Egg, milk, soy, wheat |
| Grits | Milk, soy, egg, wheat |
| Hashbrowns | Soy |
Tree nut exposure on the waffle comes from shared griddle space with pecan waffles, not an ingredient in the batter itself. For a full breakdown by item, see our gluten-free and allergen guide on the main menu page.
Is the All-Star Special Worth It
Order each piece separately and you’d likely pay $15.00 to $17.00 for the same eggs, waffle, hashbrowns, meat, and toast. Bundled together, you save roughly $2 to $4. For a diner that never closes, that’s one of the strongest breakfast values at any national chain. It’s a big reason this combo has stayed a menu fixture for decades.
How the All-Star Special Compares to Other Breakfast Combos
| Feature | All-Star Special | IHOP Combo | Denny’s Grand Slam |
| Includes a waffle | Yes | No, pancakes instead | No, pancakes instead |
| Hashbrown option | Yes, fully customizable | Limited | Limited |
| Full customization | Every component | A few swaps | A few swaps |
| Available 24/7 | Yes, every location | Varies by location | Varies by location |
Waffle House is the only one of the three that includes a waffle by default. It also lets you rebuild every part of the plate. For a deeper look at how full menus stack up, see our Waffle House versus IHOP and Denny’s comparison on the homepage.
The Waffle House Index and the All-Star Special
FEMA uses an informal measure called the Waffle House Index to gauge disaster severity. It’s based on how much of a local menu is still running after a storm. This combo is usually the first full item to disappear when a location drops to a limited menu. It needs the most ingredients and the most grill space to prepare.
A green rating on the index means you can expect the full plate, cooked to order, just like any normal day. A yellow rating often means a shorter list of items, with this combo less likely to be available. It’s a small but real example of how one menu item reflects the broader health of a location.
Ordering Tips
Ask before you assume a substitution isn’t allowed. Want tomatoes instead of hashbrowns, or an extra egg instead of meat? Most servers will make it work. Waffle House also partners with DoorDash for delivery in many markets. You can get this combo without leaving home, though wait times run a bit longer than eating in.
Weekday mornings before 9 a.m. tend to move fastest if you’re in a hurry. Late-night orders, especially on weekends, can take longer simply because more people are out and hungry.
What to Order With It
If you want to turn this into a bigger meal or you’re ordering for a table with different appetites, a few pairings work well. Add a Texas Melt on the side for the table to share. Kids eating with you can order off the dedicated kids menu instead of a smaller version of this plate. Curious diners sometimes ask about off-menu builds too, which our secret menu guide covers in full.
Vegetarian and Lighter Options
This plate can work for vegetarians if you skip the meat and keep the eggs, waffle, toast, and hashbrowns or grits. It isn’t vegan, since the waffle, eggs, and toast all contain dairy or egg.
If you’re watching calories, a few easy swaps help. Skip the toast to cut about 230 calories. Choose sliced tomatoes instead of hashbrowns for a lighter side. Pick city ham over sausage if you want a leaner protein without giving up meat entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is the All-Star Special at Waffle House?
The All-Star Special costs $12.35 to $13.55 depending on location, as of 2026. It includes two eggs, hashbrowns, a waffle, your choice of meat, and toast or a grilled biscuit.
What is the All-Star Special at Waffle House?
It’s Waffle House’s signature combo plate, sometimes called the All-Star breakfast or All-Star meal. It’s built from two eggs cooked any style, one classic waffle, and a serving of hashbrowns. Add a meat choice of bacon, sausage, or city ham, plus toast or a biscuit.
How many calories are in the All-Star Special?
The standard build runs about 1,050 calories. That number changes based on your meat choice, bread choice, and any hashbrown or waffle add-ons.
Can I customize the All-Star Special?
Yes. Every part of the plate can be changed, from how your eggs are cooked to your bread, side, and meat choice. Most swaps carry a small price or calorie change, and servers are used to handling substitutions.
Is the All-Star Special available all day?
Yes. Waffle House serves its full breakfast menu 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. You can order the All-Star Special at 3 a.m. just as easily as at 8 a.m.
Is the All-Star Special vegetarian?
It can be. Skip the meat and keep the eggs, waffle, toast, and your choice of hashbrowns or grits. It isn’t vegan, since the waffle, eggs, and toast contain dairy or egg.
How much is the All-Star breakfast at Waffle House?
Same plate, different name. The All-Star breakfast and the All-Star meal both refer to the All-Star Special, which runs $12.35 to $13.55 depending on location.
Has the All-Star Special price changed for 2026?
Waffle House made small price adjustments in both 2025 and 2026, tied to rising food costs across the restaurant industry. The $12.35 to $13.55 range reflects current 2026 pricing, though it still varies by location.
Price Disclaimer
All prices listed on WaffleHouseMenuInfo.com are estimates based on available data and vary by state, city, and individual location. Waffle House does not publish a single national price list. Always confirm current pricing at your nearest Waffle House before ordering. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Waffle House Inc.
Written and researched by Alex Rivera, Lead Menu Researcher at WaffleHouseMenuInfo.com. Have a correction or a location-specific price to share? Contact us or read more about our research process.