# Romance-Themed Waffle Diners The Waffle House Valentine's Day Menu Features Candlelight Breakfast By M | Published 2016-01-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waffle-diner References: [eater](http://www.eater.com/2016/1/26/10832744/waffle-house-valentines-day-reservations) & [wafflehouse](http://www.wafflehouse.com/) In honor of the upcoming Valentine's Day season, breakfast eatery [Waffle House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaco-x-waffle-house) is offering a divergent take on the popular couple's dining out experience with breakfast-themed romantic menu. The eatery will offer a romantic version of its traditional comfort food style menu and dining experience that is much more relaxed than a fancy restaurant. This is ideal for consumers looking to have a casual food experience that is much more subtle on the romantic holiday. Dining out is a large part of many couples' Valentine's Day traditions and the Waffle House creatively is offering an exclusive [comfort food-themed evening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-butter-chicken-waffle) filled with menu items such as waffles, eggs, bacon and even T-bone steak. Couples can enjoy attending the low-key experience with the 140 participating locations dressed up for the occasion with candlelight and white table cloths. The romantic spin on breakfast offers a more relaxed and [casual Valentine's Day experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-lineup) for consumers to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Romantic Dining Experiences:** Opportunity for restaurants to offer unique and relaxed dining experiences for couples on special occasions like Valentine's Day. - **Comfort Food Revival:** A trend of revamping traditional comfort foods to create upscale and romantic versions that appeal to couples. - **Casual Valentine's Day Celebrations:** Growing demand for casual and low-key experiences on Valentine's Day as an alternative to fancy and formal celebrations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Restaurant Industry:** Restaurants can introduce innovative and themed menus to capitalize on the rising trend of romantic dining experiences. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Opportunity for food and beverage companies to develop and market upscale comfort food products that appeal to couples and special occasions. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels and resorts can incorporate casual and romantic dining options into their Valentine's Day packages to attract couples looking for a relaxed celebration. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Valentine's Burger Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-castle-love-kit.md) - [Valentine's Day Dining Research](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-dining-research.md) - [Romantic Deli Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcalisters-deli-restaurant.md) - [Romantic Restaurant Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logans-roadhouse-2.md) - [Four-Course Fondue Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-day-at-melting-pot.md) - [Low-Cost Valentine's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krystal-twin-flame-meal.md) - [Valentine’s Day Dinner Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-shack.md) - [Indulgent Diner Waffle Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seasonal-waffle-menu.md) - [Shareable Valentine's Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valentines-meal-for-two.md)