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Late-Night Coffee, Sweet Tea & the 24/7 Diner Experience

Published 2026-02-18 Updated 2026-08-06 4 min read
Late-Night Coffee, Sweet Tea & the 24/7 Diner Experience
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Quick Answer / Key Takeaway

Waffle House serves 100% Arabica diner coffee for $2.40 with unlimited free refills. Other top cold drinks include Alice's Sweet Tea ($2.65) and Simply Orange Juice ($3.10).

The Story of the Bottomless Mug

Since 1955, Waffle House has brewed signature Arabica coffee served in heavy ceramic mugs. The diner rule is simple: if your mug is half empty, a friendly server will top it off without asking.

Complete Beverage Price & Calorie List

Here is a quick look at top beverages on the menu:

BeveragePriceCaloriesRefills
Classic Blend Coffee$2.405 kcalFree Unlimited
Dark Roast Coffee$2.405 kcalFree Unlimited
Alice's Sweet Iced Tea$2.6570 kcalFree Unlimited
Simply Orange Juice$3.10160 kcalSingle Serve
Large Chocolate Milk$3.50440 kcalSingle Serve
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No! Coffee refills are 100% free and unlimited when you dine in.

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