Waffle House Staff’s Heartfelt Welcome For Beloved Regular Melts Hearts Online

August 8, 2025

At a Waffle House in Madison, Georgia, a simple greeting turned into a moment that’s touching hearts everywhere.

Cara Bowers was visiting the restaurant when she noticed staff rushing out to greet an elderly customer arriving in the parking lot. Their faces lit up as they met him at his car, holding his hands and showering him with joy. She pulled out her phone and caught the whole exchange on video.

“Caught the purest interaction on video EVER! @Waffle House in Madison, GA you guys are the sweetest,” Cara wrote. “After talking to some of the waitresses, this was one of their regulars who they haven’t seen in a while.”

@1111cara Caught the purest interaction on video EVER! @Waffle House in Madison, GA you guys are the sweetest. After talking to some of the waitresses this was one of their regulars who they haven’t seen in a while. 🥹🥹🥹 I literally teared up. #kindness #waho #spreadlove ♬ The Winner Is... Version - DeVotchKa

The internet quickly learned more about the man through the comments. One touching reply came from his granddaughter: “This is my sweet grandpa 🤍🤍 He & my grandmother always frequented here! She’s moved into a home now but I’m glad to see he’s back & feeling all the love.”

Another viewer summed up what so many felt watching the video: “Sobbing at the way they’re all holding hands.”

It was a beautiful reminder that sometimes the simplest acts — a smile, a hand to hold, a warm welcome — can mean the world.

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