When it comes to diners, things are a bit different in the South, and that's okay. (via EaterAtlanta)
“I received a lot of emails from people who told me my photos picked up on this sort of equality aspect of Waffle House for them, where everyone is treated the same,” Cash says. “For some people coming from hard childhoods, Waffle House became a safe space, where they could sit for 30 minutes, eat an affordable meal with hot coffee, and think about their next move. No judgement.
For those of us living in the South, these same sentiments ring true for our favorite Southern cafe, meat and three, or Waffle House You might get a hug from the owner, or a “How y’all doin’” with a wave when you walk in as a regular at a Southern diner. “Even in a big city like Atlanta, we know our regulars by name and worry when we don’t see them for a while,” says Horwitz. “It’s great when they finally return. We know their orders even before they tell us. I’ve had people say to me they were having a bad week and came here to have a quiet breakfast and left recharged. That’s what comfortable places like Java Jive offer communities in South. It goes beyond food.
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