$10.30 | 625 Calories
The Waffle House Lunch Melt Hashbrown Bowl takes the concept of their classic breakfast bowls and applies it to their lunch and dinner protein options, creating a filling, layered meal. The most common version of this is the Chicken Melt Hashbrown Bowl or the Cheesesteak Melt Hashbrown Bowl.
This bowl combines Waffle House’s signature crispy hashbrowns with a grilled chicken melt’s savory ingredients.1 It is a hearty, all-in-one dish.
The Chicken Melt Hashbrown Bowl includes:
- Large Hashbrowns: A large, generous serving of crispy, grilled, shredded potatoes.2
- Grilled Chicken: Cubes or chunks of Springer Mountain Farms® Grilled Chicken.3
- Grilled Onions: Sautéed/Grilled Onions (Smothered style).
- American Cheese: Two slices of melted American cheese (Covered style).4
This is essentially a Large Hashbrowns, Smothered and Covered meal with added premium protein (Chicken).
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💰 Estimated Price
- Average Starting Price: $9.95 to $11.50 (Varies by location).
🍽️ Nutrition Table (Estimated for Chicken Melt Bowl)
The nutritional information is based on the Chicken Melt Hashbrown Bowl (Large Hashbrowns, Chicken, Onions, and Cheese).5
| Nutrient | Approximate Value | % Daily Value (DV)* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | ~635–640 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~25 g | ~32% |
| Saturated Fat | ~11 g | ~55% |
| Cholesterol | ~115 mg | ~38% |
| Sodium | ~1920–1930 mg | ~84% |
| Total Carbohydrate | ~64 g | ~23% |
| Dietary Fiber | ~6 g | ~21% |
| Protein | ~39–40 g | ~78% |
🥕 Ingredients & Components
| Component | Key Ingredients (General) |
| Hashbrowns | Shredded potatoes, vegetable oil (soybean/blend) |
| Chicken | Springer Mountain Farms® Grilled Chicken (breast meat, seasoning) |
| Cheese | American Cheese (pasteurized prepared cheese product) |
| Onions | Fresh diced onions |
⚠️ Allergens List
The Lunch Melt Hashbrown Bowls generally contain the following major food allergens:
- 🥛 Milk (in the American Cheese)
- 🥜 Soy (in the cooking oil and cheese)
- 🌾 Wheat / Gluten (in the seasoning for the chicken/steak or if any sauces/gravy are added).
❓Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the difference between the Lunch Melt Bowl and a Breakfast Hashbrown Bowl?
Answer: The primary difference is the protein. The Breakfast Hashbrown Bowl uses standard breakfast meats (bacon, sausage, or ham) and includes eggs. The Lunch Melt Hashbrown Bowl uses lunch/dinner proteins like Grilled Chicken or Shaved Steak/Cheesesteak and does not typically include eggs.
2. Can I get extra toppings, or is it only Smothered and Covered?
Answer: You can add any of Waffle House’s hashbrown toppings for an extra charge per topping. Popular additions include Diced (tomatoes) or Peppered (jalapeños) for extra flavor, or you can even ask for it All the Way.
3. Can I substitute the chicken for another meat?
Answer: Yes, the Lunch Melt category often includes the Cheesesteak Melt Hashbrown Bowl (using thin-sliced chuck steak) or sometimes a Patty Melt version (with a hamburger patty) in the same bowl structure. You can ask for substitution options.
4. Is the Lunch Melt Hashbrown Bowl a low-sodium option?
Answer: No, it is very high in sodium.7 The combination of the cheese, the seasoning on the grilled meat, and the hashbrown preparation typically results in a sodium content exceeding 1900 mg, which is close to the recommended daily limit for many adults.
5. Are the hashbrowns in the bowl cooked differently than a side order?
Answer: No. The hashbrowns are cooked using the same method—”Scattered” on the flat-top grill—to ensure they are thin and crispy. The only difference is that the bowl uses a Large portion size.