WAFFLE HOUSE DAIRY
Farm Freshness At Its Best
In 1925, Samuel E. Dean purchased a small evaporated milk processing facility in Northern Illinois. By 1927, he turned his attention to providing the freshest dairy products in the Midwest by acquiring local dairies in the area and later, across the country like Mayfield and Land o’ Lakes.
Today, Dean Foods is a leading food and beverage company and the largest processor and direct-to-store distributor of fresh milk and other dairy products in the United Sates. Dean Foods provides Waffle House with half-n-half, Dairy Pure and TruMoo® chocolate milk.
Half-n-half is the essential ingredient in our sweet cream waffle. Each year, Waffle House locations combine 2.5 million gallons of rich and creamy half-n-half, farm fresh eggs and proprietary waffle mix to create our signature waffle batter. The Dean Foods brand milk served at Waffle House includes Dairy Pure®, the country’s first and largest fresh, white milk national brand, and TruMoo®, the leading national chocolate milk brand.
The Dean Foods network of farmers stretches across the country. Most likely, the milk you enjoy at Waffle House came from a farm within 2 hours of where you sit today. Waffle House restaurants receive dairy deliveries multiple times a week to ensure that you are receiving the freshest Dean Foods milk and half-n-half available outside of the farm.
Some menu items at Waffle House that contain dairy include:
| Menu Item | Contains |
|---|---|
| Grilled biscuit | Egg, milk, soy, wheat |
| Raisin toast | Milk, soy, wheat |
| Wheat toast | Milk, soy, wheat |
| White toast | Milk, soy, wheat |
| Waffles | Dairy, eggs (not vegan) |
Do Waffle House waffles contain dairy?
Yes, Waffle House waffles do contain dairy. Here’s why:
- Confirmation from Waffle House: Their website explicitly states that they use milk in their waffle batter, specifically mentioning half-n-half for their sweet cream waffles.
- Standard Waffle Ingredients: Traditionally, waffles are made with a batter containing flour, sugar, water, eggs, and milk. While some variations might exist, Waffle House likely follows this standard recipe.
- External Sources: Several sources, including articles and discussions about vegan options at Waffle House, confirm the presence of dairy in their waffles.
Therefore, it’s safe to conclude that Waffle House waffles contain dairy and are not suitable for vegans or individuals with dairy allergies.