How To Score Free Hash Browns On Your Next Waffle House Visit

Waffle House is a true institution of the South, and while it's perhaps best known for its chaotic array of clientele, its food is legendary. Anthony Bourdain gave his stamp of approval to Waffle House back in Season 6 of "Parts Unknown," in large part as a result of the delicious hash browns. Luckily, if you share the love for the Georgia-based chain's hash browns, all you need to do to get a free order of the dish is join the Waffle House Regulars Club.

The Regulars Club is a membership program perfect for Waffle House diehards and newcomers alike; each new customer who signs up for the Regulars Club gets a coupon for a free order of hash browns, to use whenever they want. The only catch is that members must physically print out the coupon, as the diner chain doesn't offer digital coupons like some other restaurant rewards programs. Beyond that, the Regulars Club membership is free and simple to join online — meaning there's very little standing between you and a free plate of hash browns.

The Waffle House Regulars Club offers a few other perks beyond your free order of hash browns. As one of the restaurant chains that offer free birthday meals, every member can cash in on this complimentary bonus to celebrate their special day. At Waffle House, the birthday meal comes in the form of a classic waffle — which is devastating for lovers of specialty treats like the chocolate chip or pecan waffle — but it's a worthwhile offer, nonetheless.

Outside of the free hash browns and birthday waffle, the advantages of a Regulars Club membership can vary. Those in the club are sent email updates about the beloved Southern chain alongside the occasional special offers or discounts. While, in the opinion of many, this handful of benefits is more than enough to warrant signing up for the program, some have grown frustrated over the infrequency of exclusive promotions and deals. Still, considering that we live in a world with too many convoluted loyalty programs and apps, the Waffle House Regulars Club's low-maintenance, email-centric membership was likely the ideal strategy for the chain.