Waffle House (Lumberton, TX)

Cigarettes and scrambled eggs...not on the menu, but a rarity you can indulge in at this 24-hour breakfast staple.

Given that it was the only option for a sit-down meal in Lumberton, Texas over the holidays, my friends and I stopped by this American favorite for a late night snack after leaving Squeezy's (a dirty little honky tonk on Tram Road).

I contemplated for a while whether or not I should give Squeezy's it's own entry, but after careful deliberation I have decided that it would be best for my reader's to stumble upon the information about this bar only by reading this quick blurb in this post. Squeezy's is the kind of place you run into very infrequently. Upon entering, you know that the only laws that are strictly enforced are the one's that the staff decides are of utmost importance. On this night particularly, I believe that it was required for all patrons to wear shoes and that you should have proof of your marriage if your underage spouse intended to drink with you. I was immediately approached by "Big Sassy", who was sauced and ready for some action. Before the night was over she had professed her love for me, chosen "our song", and inevitably licked my face during our photo op with Ryan. Good Times!

Anyways...back to Waffle House. Considering that the staff is underpaid and the general atmosphere of the town is,...how do I put this kindly...bleak, the staff here is considerably capable despite the late hour and the facility was refreshingly clean. None of your typical grease splatter on the ceiling tiles or anything too compromising.

I had the All-American breakfast or something like that. I can't remember what it was called. As you may have already guessed it came with a waffle. In addition my plate consisted of scrambled eggs, hash browns w/cheese, and "crispy" bacon, per my special request. The butter at Waffle House tastes real good for some reason. It was everything I needed to sop up the 3 Lone Stars I consumed during my sister's rendition of country karaoke at Squeezy's.

Overall, I give Waffle House at 3 out of 5...no matter what time of day.