A restaurant which has held a special place in many city folk's hearts for 45 years, will launch a throwback menu to celebrate its momentous anniversary.

When the Waffle House opened in 1978 in St Giles Street, James Callaghan was prime minister, flower power was booming, and the sound of Abba was coming through our radios.

One of four restaurants in Norwich at the time, alongside Captain Americas, Pedros and the Zak's food van, the Waffle House was the first place in the city to make a cappuccino.

Norwich Evening News: Sweet waffle at The Waffle HouseSweet waffle at The Waffle House (Image: The Waffle House)

Norwich Evening News: The Waffle HouseThe Waffle House (Image: Denise Bradley)

On July 12, the restaurant will be launching a throwback menu with a modern twist, based on visitors' suggestions.

Norwich Waffle House is headed up by Ben Rogers. Emily Blakemore, 39, who has been serving waffles at the house for 19 years, alongside fellow manager Chris Cooper said "We are like a big family, and our customers mean so much to us.

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"The Waffle House has been part of Norwich for three generations. We have seen grandparents who bought their children are now bringing grandkids.

"It is all about consistency and people say it tastes exactly the same and looks the same as it always has. People say it is like coming home and stepping into the house.

"It is still unique and unusual, but imagine what it was like in the 1970s - it was unheard of."

Norwich Evening News: Grilled halloumi, courgette and beetroot salad, mixed leaves, olives & sun-blushed tomatoes, toasted seeds and pomegranate dressingGrilled halloumi, courgette and beetroot salad, mixed leaves, olives & sun-blushed tomatoes, toasted seeds and pomegranate dressing (Image: The Waffle House)

With waffles ranging from £7 to £15, these prices have not risen with the cost of living. Ms Blakemore adds: "It is more important to us to make the restaurant more accessible than put prices up, so families can still come along."

Head to the Waffle House Instagram to make your suggestions for sweet and savoury options the special menu and to share your memories over the years.