🥩 Sirloin & Eggs Breakfast?
The Sirloin & Eggs Breakfast features:
- USDA Choice sirloin steak (5 oz, grilled to order)
- Two scrambled eggs
- Toast with jelly
- One side: your choice of grits, hashbrowns, or sliced tomatoes
🧾 Ingredients & Their Benefits
1. Sirloin Steak (5 oz)
- Calories: ~190 kcal
- Protein: ~29 g
- Fat: ~30 g (11.5 g saturated) (wafflehouse.com, waffle-house-menu-with-prices.com)
- Benefits: Excellent source of complete protein, iron, zinc, B‑vitamins (B12/B6) for muscle and blood health.
2. Eggs (2 scrambled)
- Calories: ~180 kcal
- Protein: ~12 g
- Fat: ~14 g
- Benefits: High-quality protein, choline for brain and liver health; lutein/zeaxanthin for eye support.
3. Toast & Jelly
- Calories: 200–300 kcal depending on type:
- White: ~230 kcal
- Wheat: ~220 kcal
- Raisin: ~300 kcal
- Benefits: Carbohydrate for energy; whole‑wheat toast adds fiber and B‑vitamins. Jelly adds simple sugars.
4. Side Options
- Grits: ~90 kcal; easy‑digest carb, low‑fat
- Hashbrowns: ~190 kcal; starchy carbs, some fiber, though higher in fat
- Sliced tomatoes: ~10 kcal; low‑calorie, rich in vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants
🍽️ Customization Options & Their Impacts
Waffle House offers flexible customization to tailor calories, taste, and textures:
Steak Doneness
- Medium (default), Medium‑Well, Well Done — no calorie change
Egg Options
- +1 egg: +$0.65, +90 kcal
- +2 eggs: +$1.15, +180 kcal
Side Swaps
- Grits (90 kcal) – lighter
- Hashbrowns (190 kcal) – richer
- Tomatoes (10 kcal) – lightest
- You can personalize hashbrowns “scattered, smothered, covered, chunked, topped”
Toast Types (affects calories):
- White: 230 kcal
- Wheat: 220 kcal
- Raisin: 300 kcal
💲 Price and Calorie Breakdown
Based on recent sources:
- Base price: $12.60–$13.85 (varies by region)
- Egg surcharge: Waffle House added a $0.50 per egg surge due to bird flu egg shortages (as of Feb 2025)
- Two‑egg breakfast was priced at $7.75 with surcharge
- Base calories (2 eggs + steak + toast + basic side):
- 660–690 kcal depending on side
📊 Nutrition Summary
Here’s a nutritional breakdown for a standard meal (two eggs, sirloin, wheat toast, hashbrowns):
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 690 kcal | — |
| Total Fat | ~46 g | 60 % |
| Saturated Fat | ~16 g | 80 % |
| Trans Fat | ~1 g | — |
| Cholesterol | ~845 mg | 282 % |
| Sodium | ~615 mg | 26 % |
| Carbohydrates | ~34 g | 11 % |
| – Dietary Fiber | ~4 g | 14 % |
| Sugars | ~5 g | — |
| Protein | ~59 g | 118 % |
* Based on a 2,000 kcal daily diet
🔥 Calorie Burn Estimates
To burn ~690 kcal:
- Walking: ~3.5 hours at 3 mph
- Jogging: ~1 hour at 5 mph
- Cycling: ~1 hour moderate
- Swimming: ~1 hour moderate
This approximates common values; gender, weight, and effort vary actual burn.
⚙️ Custom Combo Examples
- Base combo:
- 5 oz steak + 2 eggs + wheat toast + grits
- ~600 kcal, ~$13.00
- Protein‑packed:
- +1 egg (3 eggs), hashbrowns
- ~780 kcal, ~$13.65
- Low‑calorie:
- Skip toast/jelly, choose tomatoes
- ~500 kcal, ~$12.10
- Indulgent:
- +2 eggs (4 total), hashbrowns with cheese (“covered”)
- ~1,000 kcal, ~$14.75
✅ Health Considerations
- 👍 High-protein: supports muscle repair and satiety
- ⚠️ High in saturated fat & cholesterol: one serving covers daily limits; not ideal for heart-concerned individuals
- ⚠️ High sodium: watch if on sodium-restricted diet
- ⚖️ Balancing tip: Pair with veggies (tomatoes) or choose low‑fat sides to lighten meal
💬 FAQs
Q: Can I get the steak cooked differently?
A: Yes, available in medium, medium‑well, or well‑done
Q: What are calorie counts for sides?
- Grits: ~90 kcal
- Hashbrowns: ~190 kcal
- Tomatoes: ~10 kcal
Q: Does adding an extra egg add cost?
Yes—+ $0.65 for third egg (+90 kcal), +$1.15 for fourth (+180 kcal)
Q: Why the extra egg charge?
Due to bird flu–related egg shortages and costs, Waffle House added a $0.50 surcharge per egg
Q: Does the bread contain allergens?
Yes—toast contains wheat, milk, soy; eggs contain soy; cross-contact may happen with milk/soy
Q: Is this offered all day?
Yes—Waffle House is 24/7; steak & eggs is available day and night.
💡 Tips for Customization
- Choose tomatoes for a lighter, veggie-rich side
- Load up hashbrowns (“smothered,” “covered”) for richer flavors
- Swap raisin toast to increase fiber and natural sweetness
- Add extra eggs to boost protein and satiety
- Hydrate & exercise post-meal to balance caloric intake
✅ Summary
The Sirloin & Eggs Breakfast is a hearty, protein-rich meal, perfect for those needing energy and muscle support. Customization lets you tailor calories, flavor, and nutrition. However, it’s also high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium—so for daily fare, consider lighter sides or reduced eggs. For occasional indulgence, it’s a flavorful, satisfying classic.