What is the single highest-protein dish at Waffle House?

The Meat Lover's Chicken & Eggs Platter is the highest-protein meal at Waffle House, delivering an incredible 76 grams of protein (850 calories) when ordered with two chicken breasts, two eggs, hashbrowns, and toast. Ordering the plate only (just the 2 grilled chicken breasts and 2 eggs) yields 70 grams of pure protein for only 440 calories.

Can you order a high-protein, low-calorie meal at Waffle House?

Yes! The single 4 oz grilled chicken breast provides 29g protein for just 130 calories (2g fat, 0g carbs). Pairing two grilled chicken breasts with two scrambled eggs gives 70g protein for 440 calories, making it one of the cleanest high-protein keto meals in casual dining.

What is the best high-calorie bulking meal at Waffle House?

For bodybuilders and strength athletes in a caloric surplus, the Texas Melt & Large Hashbrowns Combo packs 1,290 calories, 51g protein, and 119g carbs. Alternatively, the Triple Angus Cheeseburger Platter delivers 1,210 calories and 68g protein.

How much protein is in the Waffle House All-Star Special™?

The standard All-Star Special™ combo plate delivers 34 grams of protein, 1,050 calories, and 114g carbs with 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, waffle, hashbrowns or grits, and toast.

Ranked Highest-Protein First

Waffle House Dishes with High Protein (20g–76g)

By Editorial Staff · Last updated November 2026 · Verified Corporate Nutrition Tables

This page filters the official Waffle House menu to dishes delivering substantial, high-quality protein per serving (up to 76 grams). Ranked highest protein first, fitness enthusiasts, bodybuilders, and keto diners can instantly compare protein density against calories, sodium, and fat across breakfast platters, sirloin steaks, grilled chicken, and loaded hashbrown bowls.

Qualifying Dishes 45

Avg. Calories 681

Avg. Protein 43 g

Avg. Sodium 1528 mg

What to watch for on the high-protein menu

High-protein diner entrees frequently come accompanied by high-sodium cured meats and carb-heavy sides (buttered Texas toast, hashbrowns, or grits).

The table below lets you compare protein alongside calorie and sodium counts. To keep meals lean, you can ask for eggs cooked in a pan with cooking spray or swap regular sides for sliced tomatoes (10 cal, 0mg sodium).

How this list is built

A dish qualifies with 20 grams of protein or more per serving. Every single data point is derived directly from Waffle House's official published nutrition disclosure.

Combinations include both the full signature platter (with sides) and the "Plate Only" ordering option so gym-goers can accurately count macros.

At a glance

45 qualifying dishes across 5 menu sections
Lowest calorie on this list: 130 cal (Grilled Chicken Fillet)
Highest protein on this list: 76 g
Price range: $4.25 – $15.95

Where these dishes live on the menu

By category breakdown

Breakfast Classics: 12 Burgers & Sandwiches: 12 Steaks & Dinners: 10 Hashbrown Bowls: 6 Omelets & Eggs: 5

Top of the list, by protein

Protein leaders

The 8 highest protein dishes at Waffle House

#1 · Breakfast Classics 76g protein

Meat Lover's Chicken & Eggs Platter (2 Breasts, 2 Eggs, Hashbrowns & Toast)

850 cal 2390mg sod $13.95

#2 · Breakfast Classics 70g protein

Meat Lover's Chicken & Eggs (2 Breasts + 2 Eggs - Plate Only)

440 cal 2036mg sod $11.45

#3 · Burgers & Sandwiches 68g protein

Triple Angus Cheeseburger Platter (3 Patties, Triple Cheese, Double Hashbrowns)

1210 cal 2780mg sod $12.25

#4 · Breakfast Classics 66g protein

Two Center Cut Pork Chops & Eggs Platter (Chops, 2 Eggs, Hashbrowns & Toast)

930 cal 1720mg sod $12.95

#5 · Breakfast Classics 64g protein

Two Center Cut Pork Chops & 2 Eggs (Plate Only)

520 cal 1216mg sod $10.45

#6 · Steaks & Dinners 61g protein

10 oz USDA Choice T-Bone Steak & Eggs Platter

1010 cal 1040mg sod $15.95

#7 · Steaks & Dinners 60g protein

Pork Chop Dinner (3 Center-Cut Chops, Double Hashbrowns & Texas Toast)

990 cal 1840mg sod $13.45

#8 · Steaks & Dinners 59g protein

Delmonico Ribeye Steak & Eggs Platter

890 cal 1140mg sod $14.25

The complete list

All 45 high-protein dishes ranked from highest protein to lowest

Showing 45 of 45 dishes Click headers to view exact official amounts

Dish Name & Description	Category	Protein	Calories	Sodium	Price
#1 · Meat Lover's Chicken & Eggs Platter (2 Breasts, 2 Eggs, Hashbrowns & Toast) Two marinated grilled chicken breasts paired with two farm eggs, regular hashbrowns, and buttered toast.	Breakfast Classics	76 g	850 cal	2,390 mg	$13.95
#2 · Meat Lover's Chicken & Eggs (2 Breasts + 2 Eggs - Plate Only) The leanest high-protein power plate on the entire menu. 70g protein for only 440 calories.	Breakfast Classics	70 g	440 cal	2,036 mg	$11.45
#3 · Triple Angus Cheeseburger Platter (3 Patties, Triple Cheese, Double Hashbrowns) Three 100% pure Angus beef patties grilled on the flat-top with melted American cheese.	Burgers & Sandwiches	68 g	1210 cal	2,780 mg	$12.25
#4 · Two Center Cut Pork Chops & Eggs Platter (Chops, 2 Eggs, Hashbrowns & Toast) Two seasoned bone-in pork chops served with two eggs any style, crispy hashbrowns, and toast.	Breakfast Classics	66 g	930 cal	1,720 mg	$12.95
#5 · Two Center Cut Pork Chops & 2 Eggs (Plate Only) Pure protein diner combo with zero carbs, delivering 64 grams of sustained protein.	Breakfast Classics	64 g	520 cal	1,216 mg	$10.45
#6 · 10 oz USDA Choice T-Bone Steak & Eggs Platter Full 10 oz USDA Choice T-Bone steak, two eggs, regular hashbrowns, and buttered toast.	Steaks & Dinners	61 g	1010 cal	1,040 mg	$15.95
#7 · Pork Chop Dinner (3 Center-Cut Chops, Double Hashbrowns & Texas Toast) Southern diner dinner plate featuring three center-cut chops seared to perfection.	Steaks & Dinners	60 g	990 cal	1,840 mg	$13.45
#8 · Delmonico Ribeye Steak & Eggs Platter Tender Delmonico Ribeye steak paired with farm fresh eggs and golden crispy hashbrowns.	Steaks & Dinners	59 g	890 cal	1,140 mg	$14.25
#9 · 10 oz USDA Choice T-Bone Steak (Steak Only) 10-ounce custom-trimmed T-Bone, seasoned and seared directly on the grill.	Steaks & Dinners	53 g	480 cal	260 mg	$12.50
#10 · Delmonico Ribeye Steak & 2 Eggs (Plate Only) High-protein, low-carb favorite delivering 53g protein and zero grain carbs.	Steaks & Dinners	53 g	480 cal	636 mg	$11.95
#11 · Two Grilled Pork Chops (Center Cut Plain) Two lean center-cut chops with only 14g fat, no breading, and 52g protein.	Steaks & Dinners	52 g	340 cal	1,040 mg	$8.95
#12 · Fiesta Protein Bowl (Grilled Chicken, 3 Eggs, Melted Cheese, Jalapeños) Custom diner bowl loaded with diced grilled chicken breast, 3 scrambled eggs, and American cheese.	Hashbrown Bowls	52 g	530 cal	2,084 mg	$9.95
#13 · Texas Melt & Large Hashbrowns Combo Texas Cheesesteak on thick-cut Texas toast served alongside a double portion of hashbrowns.	Burgers & Sandwiches	51 g	1290 cal	2,840 mg	$11.45
#14 · Country Ham & Eggs Platter (Thick-Cut Ham, 2 Eggs, Hashbrowns & Toast) Cured salt-aged Southern country ham slice served sizzling hot with 2 fresh eggs.	Breakfast Classics	50 g	830 cal	2,680 mg	$11.95
#15 · USDA Choice T-Bone Steak & 2 Eggs (Plate Only) Sizzling T-Bone with 2 farm eggs cooked over-medium or scrambled.	Steaks & Dinners	49 g	600 cal	436 mg	$14.95
#16 · Grilled Chicken & Cheese Large Omelet Three fluffy eggs folded around diced marinated chicken breast and double American cheese.	Omelets & Eggs	49 g	480 cal	1,200 mg	$9.45
#17 · Double Angus Cheeseburger Platter with Hashbrowns Two juicy Angus patties with melted cheese, grilled bun, and crispy hashbrowns.	Burgers & Sandwiches	48 g	970 cal	2,190 mg	$9.95
#18 · Texas Bacon Cheesesteak Melt Platter Thin-sliced sirloin cheesesteak with Smithfield® bacon and melted cheese on grilled Texas toast.	Burgers & Sandwiches	47 g	1100 cal	2,580 mg	$10.85
#19 · Ham & Cheese Omelet Platter (Omelet, Hashbrowns & Toast) Classic Southern breakfast featuring city ham, double melted cheese, hashbrowns, and toast.	Omelets & Eggs	45 g	860 cal	2,140 mg	$9.65
#20 · Texas Bacon Cheesesteak Melt (Sandwich Only) Thinly sliced steak, melted cheese, and crisp hickory-smoked bacon on grilled Texas toast.	Burgers & Sandwiches	43 g	910 cal	2,130 mg	$8.85
#21 · Texas Bacon Patty Melt Angus beef patty topped with grilled onions, bacon, and American cheese on Texas toast.	Burgers & Sandwiches	42 g	830 cal	1,980 mg	$8.45
#22 · Sausage & Cheese Omelet Platter (Omelet, Hashbrowns & Toast) Savory Jimmy Dean® country sausage crumbles folded into a 3-egg cheese omelet.	Omelets & Eggs	42 g	940 cal	1,960 mg	$9.65
#23 · USDA Choice Sirloin Steak (4 oz portion) Lean 4 oz sirloin steak cooked to order with minimal fat and high protein density.	Steaks & Dinners	41 g	300 cal	260 mg	$7.95
#24 · Grilled Chicken & 2 Eggs Breakfast (Plate Only) One whole grilled chicken breast plus 2 whole farm eggs for a compact 41g protein meal.	Breakfast Classics	41 g	310 cal	1,106 mg	$10.95
#25 · Texas Angus Burger Melt Quarter-pound pure Angus patty grilled with onions and American cheese on buttered Texas toast.	Burgers & Sandwiches	40 g	780 cal	1,720 mg	$7.95
#26 · Texas Grilled Chicken Melt Tender grilled chicken breast fillet with melted cheese on toasted Texas toast.	Burgers & Sandwiches	40 g	445 cal	1,810 mg	$8.45
#27 · Fiesta Omelet Platter (Ham, Cheese, Jalapeños, Hashbrowns & Toast) Spicy diner omelet packed with diced city ham, melted cheese, spicy jalapeños, and sides.	Omelets & Eggs	40 g	890 cal	2,260 mg	$9.95
#28 · 8 oz USDA Choice Sirloin Steak Dinner 8 oz sirloin steak grilled on the flat-top with hashbrowns and grilled Texas toast.	Steaks & Dinners	39 g	780 cal	980 mg	$13.95
#29 · Texas Cheesesteak Melt (Sandwich Only) Savory grilled sirloin steak ribbons smothered in melted cheese and grilled sweet onions.	Burgers & Sandwiches	38 g	760 cal	1,840 mg	$7.95
#30 · 8 oz USDA Choice Sirloin Steak (Steak Only) Lean 8 oz cut seasoned with Waffle House grill salt and seared medium-rare to well-done.	Steaks & Dinners	37 g	370 cal	320 mg	$10.50
#31 · Chicken Melt Hashbrown Bowl (Large) Crispy double hashbrowns topped with melted cheese, 2 eggs, and tender grilled chicken breast.	Hashbrown Bowls	36 g	780 cal	1,680 mg	$9.95
#32 · Chicken Melt Hashbrown Bowl (Regular) Golden hashbrowns topped with diced grilled chicken, melted American cheese, and a fried egg.	Hashbrown Bowls	35 g	635 cal	1,420 mg	$8.95
#33 · The All-Star Special™ Combo Plate The legendary 5-item platter: 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, waffle, hashbrowns or grits, and toast.	Breakfast Classics	34 g	1050 cal	1,890 mg	$12.35
#34 · Cheesesteak Melt Hashbrown Bowl (Regular) Thin-sliced cheesesteak steak strips, grilled onions, melted cheese over crispy hashbrowns.	Hashbrown Bowls	33 g	625 cal	1,390 mg	$8.95
#35 · Texas Sausage Melt Country sausage patties with melted cheese and grilled onions on toasted Texas toast.	Burgers & Sandwiches	32 g	820 cal	1,820 mg	$7.45
#36 · Sausage Egg & Cheese Hashbrown Bowl Hashbrowns base topped with 2 slices of melted cheese, 2 scrambled eggs, and 2 sausage patties.	Hashbrown Bowls	31 g	780 cal	1,540 mg	$8.75
#37 · Country Ham (Thick Center Slice Only) Authentic Southern salt-cured country ham delivering 30 grams of protein in a single cut.	Breakfast Classics	30 g	230 cal	2,110 mg	$4.95
#38 · Grilled Chicken Breast (Single 4 oz Fillet) 100% whole muscle chicken breast, tenderized and grilled with only 2g fat and 130 cal.	Breakfast Classics	29 g	130 cal	470 mg	$4.25
#39 · Cheese 'N Eggs Breakfast (2 Eggs with Melted Cheese, Grits & Toast) Two farm eggs scrambled with two slices of melted American cheese, served with toast and grits.	Breakfast Classics	29 g	620 cal	980 mg	$8.45
#40 · Bacon Egg & Cheese Hashbrown Bowl Crispy hashbrowns layered with melted American cheese, two eggs, and 3 strips of crumbled bacon.	Hashbrown Bowls	27 g	670 cal	1,460 mg	$8.75
#41 · Quarter-Pound Angus Cheeseburger Fresh 100% Angus patty seared on the grill, topped with melted American cheese on a toasted bun.	Burgers & Sandwiches	27 g	560 cal	1,220 mg	$5.75
#42 · City Ham & Cheese Omelet (Omelet Only) Three fluffy whipped eggs loaded with diced sweet city ham and melted cheese.	Omelets & Eggs	26 g	410 cal	1,480 mg	$7.25
#43 · Two Eggs with Jimmy Dean® Country Sausage (Plate Only) Two fresh eggs cooked to order with two seasoned pork sausage patties.	Breakfast Classics	26 g	460 cal	1,040 mg	$7.45
#44 · Two Eggs with Smithfield® Bacon (Plate Only) Two farm eggs served with three crispy hickory-smoked bacon strips.	Breakfast Classics	22 g	320 cal	680 mg	$7.45
#45 · Quarter-Pound Angus Hamburger Single pure beef Angus patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and grilled bun.	Burgers & Sandwiches	22 g	460 cal	980 mg	$5.25

Bulking & Calorie Surplus Guide

Looking for High-Calorie Meals for Weight Gain & Hard Training?

Waffle House is famous in the bodybuilding and powerlifting community for clean calorie density. When you need 1,000 to 1,500+ clean calories in a single sitting, pair a Texas Bacon Cheesesteak Melt (910 cal) with Large Hashbrowns Triple 'All The Way' (580 cal) for over 1,490 calories and 50g+ protein, or order the classic All-Star Special™ with Double Hashbrowns (1,240 cal).

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FAQ

Common Questions About High-Protein Diner Meals

What is the highest-protein dish at Waffle House?

The Meat Lover's Chicken & Eggs Platter delivers an astonishing 76 grams of protein (850 calories) when ordered with two marinated grilled chicken breasts, two eggs, regular hashbrowns, and toast. If ordered "Plate Only" (without toast and potatoes), you get 70 grams of pure protein for only 440 calories!

Can you eat low-carb or keto high-protein at Waffle House?

Absolutely. You can order any breakfast combo "Plate Only" (holding the hashbrowns and toast) and replace them with sliced tomatoes or extra eggs. Two grilled pork chops and two eggs deliver 64g of protein with only 2g net carbs.

How much protein is in the signature All-Star Special™?

The full 5-item All-Star Special™ combo provides 34 grams of protein alongside 1,050 calories. You can increase the protein to 44g by requesting an extra egg and adding a side of bacon or city ham.

Why are some high-protein diner meals also high in sodium?

Cured meats like country ham (2,110 mg sodium) and pre-seasoned sausage contain salt cures for preservation and flavor. To minimize sodium while maintaining 40g+ protein, order fresh USDA Choice Sirloin Steaks (260 mg sodium) or fresh eggs (176 mg sodium).