Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Auto Spa Bistro

    3.1 (168 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Order Auto Spa Bistro Takeout or Delivery

    Services - Auto Spa Bistro

    Car wash

    Auto Spa Bistro Photos

    Business Info

    AUTO SPA BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Auto Spa Bistro

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    John did a great job on my 2001 VW Passat with 304,883 miles on 6/21/2025. Hand wash and wax for $100 plus $25 tip. Read my review.
    Daniel B.

    Short version: I took my car for a hand wash and wax at Auto Spa Bistro for the first time today, Saturday, June 21, 2025. I left a happy customer. Therefore, I plan to return for my next wash and wax. Will I have the same experience next time? I hope so. Long version: Based on today's experience, I give Auto Spa Bistro a solid four stars. I researched this place before bringing my car here. On both Yelp and Google, reviews are all over the place. On Yelp for example, Auto Spa Bistro currently has a 3.2-star average rating with 162 reviews. Reviews are polarized with mostly 5-star and 1-star reviews. So, I knew I was taking a roll of the dice. Today, I got lucky. This place has been around for a while. The first Yelp review was posted in March 2012. The business has stood the test of time. I've lived in the neighborhood since 2001. This place is often busy on the weekends when the weather is nice. Knowing this, I showed up around 9:15 AM, shortly after they opened (9:00 AM). I pulled my car into the lot and was seen immediately by John and manager Mike. Mike told me that a hand wash and wax (outside only) for my car, a mid-size sedan, was $100. That was consistent with what I saw on Auto Spa Bistro's website for 2025 prices. I agreed to the $100 wash and wax. John worked on my car. The payment process was interesting and consistent (at least, partially) with what I read in reviews. First, John wrote "$50" on one of those paper restaurant "guest checks" and told me to pay inside. Then, he said I could tip when I paid inside or tip later via Apple Pay or Cash App. I asked if he had Google Pay or Venmo and he said no. I agreed to Cash App since I wanted to see the finished product before tipping. Inside is a small bar and lounge. I wouldn't really call it a restaurant, though they do provide sit-down service. You're either at the bar, high-tops, or sitting in lounge seating. They have a lot of TVs. There was only one person working inside at the time of my visit: Nia. She was the bartender/server and took everyone's initial payment at the bar. Kind of funny paying for a car wash at a bar. She printed out two receipts: one went back to her and the other, stamped "paid," went to John. Nia was very nice. I read in some reviews that you're not allowed to sit inside unless you order food or drink. That wasn't the case this morning. Other customers and I sat inside without ordering anything. However, this may have had to do with the time of day and how busy they were. Maybe they restrict inside seating during peak times. I also spent time waiting outside on the patio. You can watch them wash cars from both inside and outside. However, if they're doing more detailed work like waxing, they'll pull your car to the side where it may be out of view. John finished my car in just under an hour. He did a great job. I was impressed with his combination of speed and thoroughness. I'm very particular about my car. I used to detail it myself for many years. I've also had many different detailers work on my car over the years, so I know the commonly-missed and difficult spots. John is up there with the best to have worked on my car. The only spots he missed were certain corners on my wheels. All the other detailers have missed these spots as well. Not a big deal. It's a nitpicky thing. Overall, my car looks fantastic. I want to mention two things I really appreciated about John: 1. He used "black shine" on the bottom molding/trim of my car without me asking. This is something that I used to do myself, but got tired of asking detailers to do (cumbersome). When I walked up to my car and saw that he had done that, I was so happy and taken aback a bit. It showed he has an eye for detail and he's considerate. 2. I had the oldest, crappiest car on the lot: a 2001 Volkswagen with about 305,000 miles on it. If you've driven by this place, you know they wash a lot of fancy cars. Not mine. Other cars during the time of my visit included two Porsches, a Lexus SUV, one of those giant, nice-looking pickup trucks, and a recent-model Corvette. Yeah, my old car was outclassed and stood out like a sore thumb. I say this because John still treated it like the other cars on the lot, with care and priority. I really appreciated it. Another thing I appreciated was after John was done washing my car, he pulled it into the shade to do the wax job. Cars shouldn't be waxed in direct sunlight because the heat causes the wax to dry too quickly. They used carnauba wax, same as me. I was curious how they were going to handle the wax portion and they "passed." Again, as someone who used to do this myself, I appreciated all of this. When it came time to pay the outstanding balance and tip, I was confused. I ended up paying one of the other workers $75 via Cash App (he and John agreed to settle up). So, $50 went to the business inside via credit card and $75 "to John" outside via Cash App (remaining $50 for the service plus $25 tip from me).

    Karen G.

    I wanted to get my car cleaned for the upcoming holiday and decided to swing by to this place near my office. It was my first visit, and I was very pleased and also disappointed at myself that I did not know about this place sooner. Great Customer Service Despite it being only 30 minutes closing time, as soon as I pulled up the gentleman who seems like the car wash superintendent inquired us to what I needed done and informed me of the price and that, even though it was later in the evening, he would make sure he accommodated my vehicle. He informed me of how long it would take and then gave me a ticket to go inside the bistro to pay . That's when I got even more surprised! Inside this little bistro was a really nice lounge type area with a full bar and dining options! They even had options for vegans ! Unfortunately, because of the late hour, the kitchen had already closed, but the lady who was managing the Barr was kind enough to go and ask if they could whip me up some thing anyway, but it was too late. However, I greatly appreciated her kind gesture. My car was immaculate. It was a great job and I will be going there more often. I also will probably stop by just to try out the food because as you can see by the photos, it's kind of a nice little lounge experience in the middle of Midtown . Note the hours are not late. They close early evenings.

    The rip
    Sarah S.

    I would give this place 0 stars if I could the service was horrible the woman who checked us out was sooo rude. they broke my cars charger,and ripped the leather and when I spoke to the manager about the rip he blew me off

    Small Chicken Wings-lemon pepper  Top shelf Long Island- not bad just expected stronger.
    Rhonda G.

    I love how ATL is always thinking outside the box. You're going to have fun no matter what you plan to do for your day. I arrived right after work to get my Baby cleaned w zero expectations. The wash and vacuum package was $44. I went inside the lounge to wait and they had music, a full bar and food. I ordered lemon pepper wings and a Long Island. The wings were ok but pretty tiny for the price and the drink wasn't strong at all ( I hate that). But.....the ambience alone was great. The music was good, the servers were very nice and it beats sitting outside waiting on your ride lol. Only 2 issues: First-There needs to be a better signage on where to go when you pull up. It's very confusing until someone notices you and gives you the hand signal. Second-Do Not, I repeat, Do Jot be in a rush. I came 1pm on a Thursday and still waited for 2 hours. A BIG issue if you have anywhere to go soon.

    a plate of food and a drink
    Tahnita C.

    Two weeks ago, I tried this place out & had a good experience. Upon pulling up I asked for a outside only wash seeing that the inside wasn't dirty and I was only charged $29 which I thought was great & they were nice enough to to vacuum the drivers side. It was neat to be able to grab a bite to eat, a lemon drop martini & a shot of Coconut Ciroc while I waited for my car wash to be completed. They didn't take long so, it was perfect errand. However, I drove from Southside to this location this past Sunday after church and asked for the exact same thing and when I was charged...this time I was charged $44 which I was not happy about but, it was really to late because, I did but notice that I was being charged this until AFTER...I was given my receipt to sign the receipt. I went ti talk to the guy who was in charge (I forgot his name) but, he said I could of been charged $22 So as I searched & was looking for my receipt...he told me their prices had went up. I'm like well how much did they go up ! He said $5. Finally I found a picture of my receipt I had uploaded to Fetch and I was charged $29. I let it ride since I had already slide my card but, $44 for a car wash was not my cup of tea so, unfortunately I probably won't be returning . I'm like what do they charge for an SUV...? I was t even in my ride so, I thought I found a cool spot to bring ny sons car to but, dangggg not any more. Gesh!

    1st time at this car wash
    Rachel W.

    This place is decently priced and super efficient with good results. I came in with a car that was ridiculously dirttyyyy as a result of dirt from an upper parking deck falling onto my vehicle. The dirt was so thick I could barely see through my windshield! The auto spa took me in as soon as I arrived and I was in and out pretty quickly with a sparkling fresh car. The only reason I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because as a 1st time visitor it's kind of confusing to know where to go. I just had to roll down my window and ask where to pull in and where to go to pay and stuff.

    Michele C.

    So, I'm not from 'round these parts and I thought it was a joke that food was actually served at a car wash. Boy was I wrong. So, the outside of this building is a typical pull up hand wash car wash (like legit guy standing outside with hose and car washing equipment and materials). When you walk inside to pay for said care wash there is a full service restaurant with bar. The music was on point (R&B, trap, and soul). Televisions adorn the walls which were turned to ESPN. There are not many tables inside but instead, a "club-like" lounge area with super comfy couches with small side tables, a few high-tops, and a bar area. The menu seemed to feature a huge selection of breakfast/brunch items. Or maybe that's what drew my attention and I failed to see much of anything else. I opted for the fried green tomatoes. They were served on a healthy portion of salad greens and dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. The tomatoes were good and tangy. The breading on the tomatoes left me underwhelmed. This would easily be a five star dish/experience if the breading were seasoned and thicker. I would definitely recommend this spot if you are on the fence. I can easily see why people would stop in if getting their car washed or simply to have a bite to eat because they were in the neighborhood.

    Wax and detail in progress!
    Tan P.

    This was my first visit to this detail shop. Location: It's on the corner in midtown and very easy to navigate to. Price: I got my car waxed and they did a great job. He missed some spots on the inside though. $127 Food: Yes I said food...you can get food and cocktails at this location! I had a waffle it was just ok...but the vibe and music was amazing! Summary: It is a nice place with a lot of celebrity clientele. I would advise going early because as I was leaving the people started rolling in at 10:00 am. I plan to visit again.

    See all

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    4 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    8 months ago

    The customer service was good however the job was horrible for the price! $48 dollars and left trash in my door is ridiculous

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    The food was overpriced and my car wasn't washed it almost looked exactly the same as when I drove it in

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Took my keys and took forever to clean my car. Meanwhile nobody was in the restaurant and that took long as well.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Dee G.
    204
    69
    126

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    7 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 5
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Daija M.
    123
    24
    8

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 7
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Sade G.
    493
    71
    58

    5 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 5

    Ask the Community - Auto Spa Bistro

    Review Highlights - Auto Spa Bistro

    This is now my come to spot to get my truck washed.

    Mentioned in 2 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for New American 34,406 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    South City Kitchen Midtown - Group dining in our loft

    South City Kitchen Midtown

    4.4(3.6k reviews)
    0.8 miMidtown
    $$

    Was here on a business trip and wanted some southern food and this did not disappoint. Sat at the…read morebar and service was amazing!!! I had to taste it all: she crab soup was a 10/10 Fried green tomatoes 4/10 (but I dont really like fried things just had to try them so maybe don't go off of my recommendation) Shrimp n grits 8/10 Biscuits 12/10 Cornbread 9/10 I wish I had more time, I'd come back for the soup and biscuits and to try more of the menu! Amazing service and cute ambiance

    Such a lovely and flavorful meal! I was in a rush and only got food through pick-up. Hence, I can't…read morespeak about the dining experience here. I got the Shrimp & Grits to-go. It came with a cornbread, a buttery biscuit, and banana pudding. I was pleasantly surprised by the other items since the ordering site only listed the entree. Best Shrimp & Grits I've had to date. The shrimp was fresh and not overcooked or rubbery. The grits were smooth. The gravy was well seasoned, but not overly salty or rich. The cornbread and bread or biscuit was good, but not extraordinary. Those were quite dense and heavy paired with the other food. I loved the banana pudding. This meal jumpstarted my banana pudding hyper fixation. Very fragrant and not too thick yet still nice and creamy. It wasn't overly sweet or heavy either. It was a good dessert to round out the meal. I hope to come here again and have an actual sit down experience. Curious to see the ambiance!

    Photos
    South City Kitchen Midtown - Hot homemade biscuits

    Hot homemade biscuits

    South City Kitchen Midtown - Group dining space in the main dining room

    Group dining space in the main dining room

    South City Kitchen Midtown - Our loft space, perfect for your next event

    See all

    Our loft space, perfect for your next event

    Social Capitol - bar

    Social Capitol

    4.1(19 reviews)
    2.5 miDowntown
    Private events
    Full bar

    The restaurant is brand new and has great vibes. Service was exceptional with zero wait for my…read moreparty. The food was so good and unique, I recommend the ceasar wedge with housemate bagel chips and the biscuit battered chicken sandwich, yum. The Chef even made time to come and check on us during our lunch. Kiddos to Chef Chris and his staff. This is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown

    A breath of fresh air for the neighborhood Walked into The…read moreEmber Room* expecting the usual gastropub vibe and left actually excited about where American food is heading. The space is clean but not sterile: exposed brick, warm wood, and a bar that glows like it wants you to linger. *The food* skips the tired "burgers and mac" checklist. Think short rib agnolotti with smoked corn puree, charred broccolini with miso-garlic butter, and a fried chicken sandwich that somehow stays crisp under a jalapeño honey glaze. Portions are generous without being wasteful, and everything tastes intentional like the kitchen tested it 10 times before it hit the menu. *The cocktails are the real flex.* The menu changes seasonally, but the bar team leans into flavor over gimmicks. I tried the *Oaxacan Old Fashioned* with mezcal, mole bitters, and orange peel that's torched tableside. Smoky, slightly sweet, zero gimmick. My friend went for the *Cucumber Basil Gimlet* and said it tasted like summer in a glass. No sugary syrup bombs here. Bartenders actually explain what's in your drink if you ask, and they're good at steering you if you're unsure. Service hit the sweet spot between attentive and relaxed. Water refills showed up without hovering, and the server knew the menu well enough to call out what's spicy, what's rich, and what's worth splitting. It feels like a place locals will become regulars at, but it's good enough to bring out-of-town friends to. Creative without being precious, tasty without being safe. Sorry I didn't take pictures,

    Photos
    Social Capitol
    Social Capitol
    Social Capitol

    See all

    Auto Spa Bistro - newamerican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...