The Waffle Stop, Sarasota 'Elvis Ate Here' restaurant, to close by end of 2024

The Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger, seen here in December 2020.
The Waffle Stop owner Dolly Hollinger, seen here in December 2020.
Photo by Harry Sayer
  • Manatee-Sarasota
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A Sarasota institution, The Waffle Stop, is closing after 74 years.

A sign in the restaurant, at 660 S. Washington Blvd., just south of Main Street downtown, indicates the last day of business will be Dec. 31. Owner and waitress, Dolly Hollinger, says she will be retiring. 

 

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