Why couples are flocking to White Castle and Waffle House for Valentine’s Day
- Posted on February 14, 2026
- By The Independent
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Why couples are flocking to White Castle and Waffle House for Valentine’s Day

Every February 14, these two beloved — but also widely mocked — budget fast food chains lay out the tablecloths and take reservations. Io Dodds meets the married parents, wild young lovers and small-town retirees who take the leap