Waffle House is the watering hole of the South. People of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds flock to the golden place for sustenance. Walking through the doors, the sound of the clanking plates, sizzling food and chatter offers a welcoming respite for kids, adults, seniors and even the college students who stumble in at 3 a.m. after doing whatever it is 20-something-year-olds do during the late hours.