Waffle House is coming to Emporia

EMPORIA, Va. (WRIC) -- Waffle House is coming to Emporia in a marked expansion of the 24-hour service breakfast destination's reach in Virginia. The new location will become the first and only Waffle House between the Tri-Cities and the North Carolina border.

On Wednesday, May 28, Emporia officials announced that Waffle House, Inc. will be opening a new location within city limits.

"The addition of Waffle House not only brings a beloved brand to the Emporia community, but also represents a boost to the local economy through new job creation, increased commercial activity and enhanced visibility along the city's high-traffic corridors," the city said.

Officials may especially have a point when it comes to visibility, according to Waffle House's website. Right now, if you don't stop at a Waffle House in the Tri-Cities before continuing south on Interstate 95, you won't see another one until you cross into North Carolina.

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"Emporia is open for business and this announcement proves it," said Mayor Carolyn Carey. "Waffle House is more than just a restaurant, it's a destination."

The city did not provide an estimated opening date.