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Waffle House opens Valentine’s Day reservations in Charlotte. How to book a booth

A golden-brown waffle topped with chocolate chips arranged in the shape of a heart sits on a patterned white plate. In the background, a Waffle House coffee mug and colorful roses rest on a red lace tablecloth.
Waffle House’s annual Valentine’s Day dinner event started in 2008 at a restaurant in Johns Creek, Georgia. Waffle House

Waffle House wants you to meet your sweetheart “under the yellow sign” for a special Valentine’s Day dinner.

The 24-hour diner will mark the sweet occasion with reservation-only dinners at 218 participating restaurants — including at eight Charlotte-area locations — on Saturday, Feb. 14.

Reservations officially opened Jan. 21, and spots are already filling up fast. It’s also the first time customers can book a booth online.

A white Waffle House coffee mug holds a bouquet of vibrant red roses on a table covered in a heart-patterned cloth. In the blurred background, a person prepares to eat a slice of pie topped with whipped cream.
Reservations for Waffle House’s annual Valentine’s Day event officially opened Wednesday, Jan. 21. Nadine Gillespie/Waffle House, Inc.

“Many of our locations are already booked, but the high and low counters are available for walk-ins on Valentine’s night,” a Waffle House spokesperson told CharlotteFive.

For one evening, the diner will be transformed into romantic respite with candlelight, table cloths and themed decorations. Waffle House will serve its usual offerings from golden waffles and smothered hash browns, to T-Bones and grits.

This marks the restaurant’s the 18th year of offering guests a special Valentine’s Day dinner. The annual event started in 2008 at a Waffle House in Johns Creek, Georgia, about 30 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta, according to Augusta Today.

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A golden-brown waffle topped with chocolate chips arranged in the shape of a heart sits on a patterned white plate. In the background, a Waffle House coffee mug and colorful roses rest on a red lace tablecloth.
Waffle House’s annual Valentine’s Day dinner event started in 2008 at a restaurant in Johns Creek, Georgia. Waffle House

“A manager watched couples eating on Valentine’s Day and decided to create something memorable,” the outlet reported. “The idea caught fire and spread across the company, growing into what it is today.”

Here’s where to book a booth in the Charlotte area:

Where can I book a table in Charlotte?

Several Charlotte-area Waffle House restaurants will take part in this year’s Valentine’s Day celebration.

Available time slots are between 5 p.m and 9 p.m., though hours may vary by location:

Location: 8635 Hankins Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269

Location: 10910 Woodland Beaver Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

Location: 1010 Vinehaven Dr NE, Concord, NC 28025

Location: 2553 Cherry Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29732

Location: 1049 Anderson Rd S, Rock Hill, SC 29730

Location: 1444 E Main St, Lincolnton, NC 28092

Location: 936 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury, NC 28147

Location: 1808 E Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152

See the full list of participating locations here.

AUSTIN, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 05: The entrance to a Waffle House is seen on February 05, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Waffle House has announced that it will be adding a 50-cent surcharge to all egg products because of soaring egg prices caused by the bird flu. The average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. has increased approximately 50% in the last year. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Waffle House, the Atlanta-based diner chain, will host a special Valentine’s Day dinner at select locations in the Charlotte metro. Brandon Bell Getty Images
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Tanasia Kenney
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Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.
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