If you want a tasty, filling breakfast that’s easy to customize and affordable, the Waffle House All-Star Special is a great choice. For under $13, you get a full meal with eggs, toast, waffles, and your choice of meat and sides. In this guide, we’ll show you what’s included, the calories and nutrition info, how to make it fit your taste or diet, and some tips to get the most out of your breakfast.
Prices and Calories
The All-Star Special typically costs $12.10 to $13.10, depending on location and custom add-ons. This complete breakfast meal packs a punch at around 1,050 calories, though it can vary slightly based on choices like waffle toppings or your preferred meat option.
Price: $12.1
Calories: 1050
What’s Inside the Waffle House All-Star Special?
Customization Options
Here’s what you get in a standard All-Star Special:
➥ Two Eggs (any style: Scrambled, Sunny Side Up, Over Medium, etc.)
➥ Toast with Jelly (white, wheat, or raisin)
➥ Your Choice of Side: Grits, Hash Browns, or Sliced Tomatoes. Many guests love pairing the All-Star with the Breakfast Hashbrown Bowl for an even heartier food.
➥ One Plain Golden Waffle
➥ Your Choice of Meat: 3 slices of Smithfield® Bacon, 2 Jimmy Dean® Sausage Patties, or Hickory-Smoked Ham
This mix gives you sweet, savory, and filling components in a single, classic southern-style breakfast. For waffle lovers, the Classic Waffles at Waffle House are also available as a standalone option if you want to keep it simple
One of the best things about the All-Star Special is that it’s highly customizable. Whether you’re watching your calories, cutting gluten, or simply picky with your eggs, you can make this meal your own with small tweaks.
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Category
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Options
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Additional Info
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Eggs
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Scrambled, Sunny Side Up, Over Light, Over Medium, Over Well
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Add cheese for +100 calories (+$1.15)
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Bread
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White Toast, Wheat Toast, Raisin Toast, Grilled Biscuit, No Bread
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Wheat toast has fewer calories; no bread saves ~230 calories
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Side
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Grits, Hash Browns, Sliced Tomatoes
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Hash browns +190 cal; Tomatoes are lightest; Add cheese to grits for +50 cal
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Waffle Toppings
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Pecans, Chocolate Chips, Peanut Butter Chips, Blueberry Nougat
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Each adds 110–150 calories and flavor variety
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Meat
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Smithfield® Bacon, Jimmy Dean® Sausage, Hickory-Smoked Ham
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Sausage adds most calories; Ham is the leaner option
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Add-ons
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Extra Eggs, Extra Waffles, Extra Bacon, or Sausage
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Ideal for big eaters; price and calories increase accordingly
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Vegetarian/Vegan
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Veggie-style Hash Browns, Tofu Scramble (on request)
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Not standard but may be available at select locations
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Nutritional Overview
The All-Star Special isn’t shy on flavor—or calories. At about 1,050 calories, it offers a solid balance of protein, carbs, and fats. It’s ideal for active individuals or those needing a big breakfast to power through the day. If you’re looking for something slightly lighter but still satisfying, the Two Egg Breakfast is a great alternative.
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Nutrient
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Amount
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Calories
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1050
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Total Fat
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88 g
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Saturated Fat
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37 g
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Trans Fat
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1g
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Cholesterol
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470 mg
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Sodium
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2650 mg
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Total Carbohydrates
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121 g
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Dietary Fiber
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6 g
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Sugars
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17 g
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Protein
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38 g
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Gluten & Allergen Information
The All-Star Special does contain common allergens and gluten. Items like the toast, grilled biscuits, and waffles use wheat flour, which is not suitable for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivities. Eggs, milk, and soy are also prevalent throughout the meal, especially in grits, cheese, and meat products. If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, it’s best to inform your server or ask for allergen-friendly alternatives.
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Gluten-Containing Items
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Other Common Allergens
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Toast (White, Wheat, Raisin)
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Eggs (in multiple items including waffles)
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Waffles (wheat-based)
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Milk (in cheese, waffle batter, grits)
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Grilled Biscuit
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Soy (common in sausage, waffle batter)
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Wheat-Based Breads & Biscuits
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Tree Nuts (e.g., pecans in waffle toppings) Peanuts (in peanut butter chips)
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Time to Burn Off Those 1050 Calories
Feeling full? Here’s roughly how long you’d need to burn off the standard All-Star Special:
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Activity
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Approx. Time to Burn 1050 cal
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Brisk Walking
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165 minutes
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Jogging
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124 minutes
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Biking
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124 minutes
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Swimming
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136 minutes
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Dancing
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136 minutes
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Jumping Rope
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110 minutes
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Strength Training
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165 minutes
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Hiking
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165 minutes
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Rowing Machine
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110 minutes
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Elliptical
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75 minutes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Can I order the All-Star Special without eggs or meat?
Yes! You can skip eggs or meat entirely and double up on sides or veggies. Just let your server know your preferences.
Q2: Is the Waffle House All-Star Special gluten-free?
No, several components contain gluten, including toast and waffles. Gluten-free modifications are limited.
Q3: What’s the healthiest way to customize the All-Star Special?
Go for egg whites, skip cheese, choose tomatoes over hash browns, and opt for grilled chicken or ham for a leaner protein.
Q4: Is this meal served all day?
Absolutely. Waffle House serves the All-Star Special 24/7, making it perfect for breakfast, brunch, or midnight cravings.
