$3.15 – $4.95 | 590 – 642 Calories
The Waffle House Grilled Biscuit & Gravy is a cornerstone of Southern comfort food and one of
This is a classic Southern dish composed of a tender, buttermilk-rich biscuit and a savory, peppery sausage gravy.2
- Grilled Biscuit: A single, split buttermilk biscuit that is briefly seared on the flat-top grill until it achieves a slight crispness and a golden, buttery edge.3
- Sausage Gravy: A ladleful of thick, Southern-style gravy made from a white milk base, flour, pepper, and chunks of crumbled pork sausage.4 The gravy is served hot, generously covering the biscuit halves.
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price: $3.75 to $4.75 (Price varies by location).
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Single Serving)
The nutrition data below is based on One Grilled Biscuit with Sausage Gravy. This meal is notable for its high fat and sodium content.6
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~470–480 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~30–32 g | ~38%–41% |
| Saturated Fat | ~16 g | ~80% |
| Cholesterol | ~5–10 mg | ~2%–3% |
| Sodium | ~1380–1810 mg | ~60%–79% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~43–44 g | ~16% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~1–2 g | ~4%–7% |
| Total Sugars | ~2–3 g | — |
| Protein | ~6–7 g | ~12%–14% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) |
| Grilled Biscuit | Flour blend, buttermilk, baking powder, salt, fats (butter/shortening), trace egg. |
| Sausage Gravy | Ground pork sausage, flour (for thickening), milk base, black pepper, proprietary seasonings, salt. |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Grilled Biscuit & Gravy contains the following major food allergens:
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the biscuit and the flour used to thicken the gravy)8
- 🥛 Milk (in the buttermilk biscuit and the milk base of the gravy)9
- 🥚 Egg (in the biscuit dough)10
- 🥜 Soy (in the cooking fats/shortening used for the biscuit)11
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is the Waffle House Biscuit & Gravy available all day?
Answer: Yes! Waffle House is famous for being open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and they serve their entire breakfast menu, including the Biscuit & Gravy, all day and all night.13
2. Can I get a plain biscuit without gravy?
Answer: Yes. You can order a single Grilled Biscuit a la carte, and it will be served grilled and buttered. This is a common request for those who want a lower-fat or lower-sodium option (The plain biscuit has about $\sim 380$ kcal and $\sim 900$ mg sodium before gravy).
3. Can the gravy be made without sausage for a vegetarian option?
Answer: No, the standard gravy at Waffle House is Sausage Gravy, meaning it is made using pork fat and contains pieces of sausage. Some Waffle House locations may carry a Peppered Milk Gravy (made with butter/oil instead of sausage fat), but this is not standard and is not vegetarian, as it contains dairy.
4. What is the difference between a biscuit at Waffle House and one from a fast-food chain?
Answer: The primary difference is the preparation. Waffle House biscuits are baked and then split and grilled (seared) on the flat-top griddle with butter/margarine just before serving, giving them a distinct buttery, crispy crust that most fast-food chains do not offer.
5. How can I reduce the sodium content of this meal?
Answer: The high sodium content comes from both the biscuit and the gravy. The best way to reduce it is to ask for “Light Gravy” (Waffle House slang for half the usual ladle) or to simply order a Plain Grilled Biscuit and skip the gravy entirely.14