$2.40 | 380 Calories
The Grilled Biscuit is a buttermilk biscuit that is split open and finished on the flat-top grill, rather than just being served straight from the oven.2 Grilling the biscuit gives it a signature warm, buttery flavor, a fluffy interior, and distinct, crispy, golden-brown edges.3 It is often ordered as a side, served with jelly, or topped with sausage gravy for the full Biscuits & Gravy experience.4
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price (Plain Grilled Biscuit): $2.00 to $2.65 (Varies by location).
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Single Grilled Biscuit)
The nutrition below is for a single Grilled Biscuit without any added jelly, butter, gravy, or meat/egg fillings.
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~380 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~25 g | ~32% |
| Saturated Fat | ~14 g | ~70% |
| Trans Fat | ~0 g | — |
| Cholesterol | ~0 mg | ~0% |
| Sodium | ~900 mg | ~39% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~34 g | ~12% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~1 g | ~4% |
| Total Sugars | ~1 g | — |
| Protein | ~5 g | ~10% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) |
| Biscuit | Enriched wheat flour, buttermilk, butter/shortening, baking powder, sugar, salt. |
| Grill Prep | Butter or cooking oil/margarine |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Waffle House Grilled Biscuit contains the following major food allergens:
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the flour)6
- 🥛 Milk (in the buttermilk and butter/margarine)7
- 🥜 Soy (in the shortening/cooking oil used for grilling)8
- 🥚 Egg (Biscuits in general sometimes contain egg in the dough; Waffle House’s official chart sometimes lists egg for the biscuit, indicating a possible ingredient in the dough or a cross-contact warning.)9
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What does “Grilled” mean for the biscuit?
Answer: “Grilled” means the buttermilk biscuit is sliced open and placed flat-side down on the hot, buttery flat-top grill.10 This process toasts the cut surfaces, making the edges crispy and giving the biscuit a much more pronounced buttery flavor than simply warming it in a toaster or oven.
2. Is the Grilled Biscuit served with any toppings by default?
Answer: The biscuit is typically served plain and split unless you specifically ask for a topping. Most customers immediately add butter/margarine and jelly (grape or strawberry), or order it “Smothered” with Sausage Gravy for the full Biscuits & Gravy experience.
3. Can I make the Grilled Biscuit into a sandwich?
Answer: Yes. Waffle House offers the biscuits as a vehicle for sandwiches.11 You can order a Chicken Biscuit or a Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit (or bacon/ham) where the grilled biscuit serves as the bun.
4. Are the biscuits baked fresh at Waffle House?
Answer: Waffle House uses high-quality ingredients and strives for a fresh taste. While the preparation is quick on the grill, the biscuits are generally pre-made and refrigerated/frozen before being cooked to order (grilled) to ensure consistency across their 24/7 operations.
5. How does the Grilled Biscuit compare nutritionally to the Waffle?
Answer: A single Grilled Biscuit ($\sim 380$ kcal) is significantly higher in fat and sodium than a classic Waffle ($\sim 410$ kcal). Although the calorie counts are similar, the biscuit gets a higher percentage of its calories from fat due to the butter/buttermilk content, while the waffle is higher in sugar and carbohydrates.