About this dish
The Patty Melt sits in the Burgers & Sandwiches section of the Waffle House menu. Beef patty with grilled onions and Swiss on toasted rye, served with fries.
At $11.49, this dish lands right around the burgers & sandwiches average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
Waffle House is a diner / breakfast chain founded in 1955 and currently operates more than 1,900 across the southern united states. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 24 hours, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at Waffle House, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full Waffle House menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Burgers & Sandwiches category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at Waffle House
- Cheeseburger Platter — $11.99, 980 cal