A cheap, tasty breakfast 24 hours a day at an Atlanta-based iconic chain

Word to the wise: Order your eggs the way the locals do, using terms like 'scattered', 'smothered', and 'covered', of which you can find descriptions on the menu.

It isn't fancy and it isn't pretty, but it has satisfied a certain craving on a late night - or a day after a late night - since 1955. This Atlanta-based chain has earned cult status for being open and busy in even the wee hours of the night, serving up eggs, grits (a Southern version of polenta), pancakes, and waffles to an eclectic crowd.

Since there is a Waffle House around practically every corner in the Southeast, the crowd varies greatly based on the neighborhood. The information listed here is for the location on Piedmont Road in Buckhead.

What won't vary is the food. It's lowbrow but decent and prepared on a greasy griddle right in front of the counter where you'll sit. You'll recognize a WaHo by its telltale canary yellow sign and trim.