Downtown Griffin have limited dining options so me and a friend stopped into Bank Street cafe. Service was pretty good. Menu selection a decent variety. They served a glass of Chardonnay in a champagne flute that was odd. Salad seemed to just be mixed lettuce out of a bag. The bacon blue burger was very good along with a large portion of Brussels sprouts. My friend had steak bruschetta. Live music was a nice touch and you can sit at tables on the sidewalk. read more

I had such a great time having lunch at this one-of-a-kind place. It's by far the most gorgeous place in downtown Griffin. I was so impressed walking inside and seeing the murals and artwork. The colors were so vibrant that the murals looked like they were coming to life. I asked the hostess if I could go upstairs to look around, and she said, "Of course." She also told me they have live music nights on the second floor, too. I finally came back down and ordered the Black and Blue Burger, which has the best crumbled blue cheese on top as well as onion rings on top with a side of Brussels sprouts. We also ordered the Turkey Wrap, which was a spinach wrap filled with oven-roasted turkey, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and Cajun aioli. Now who thought of that! It was so good, as was my juicy burger and Brussels sprouts. So, we decided to split our lunch in half, sharing half with each other. Plus, the portions are so huge that it's easy to share. We took our time eating because each bite had so much flavor. I must say that this place is truly one of a kind, offering the best food, service, and atmosphere. read more

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Food okay, service worse. We were one of a few tables inside, not busy, and the service was just super slow. Spent approx 2.5 hours here not by choice. Portions were oddly sized. Lunch menu $14 chicken nuggets came slightly burnt and with only 8 fries. They were nice enough to add extra fries at no cost. Really wanted to like it, unfortunate experience. read more

Cute place with good food and nice servers! I got traditional Eggs Benedict and my friend had Pimento Eggs Benedict. The other 2 folks got a burger and fries, and a salad with extra bacon! Everything was good. I think next time I'll try the Pimento Benedict! read more

Super cute restaurant with friendly wait staff, yummy food, and vegan options! The chicken & Brie panini was so delicious, and my sister enjoyed a verified vegan burger. Would definitely return! read more

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Good food and friendly servers just need a few more of them. It is quaint but when it's full it is very loud. They also host musicians in a small space so do not expect to come and have a quiet dinner convo. read more

We stopped here while visiting Griffin. It's one of the few dog-friendly places in Griffin. It's located downtown Griffin. We sat outside w/ our dogs. My wife had the grilled chicken Brie sandwich...I had the pimento cheese chicken panini. We both had pasta salad as a side. The food was great...that was one of the best paninis I've ever had. And the service was fantastic. Great experience all around. read more

The food and service was great was sad they were out of the pasta. The staff was very friendly but the place felt small.

I ate at Bank Street Cafe a second time for an early dinner. I was just before dinner and I was extremely happy with both the excellent appetizer and a very good meal. The server was very friendly and her service was excellent. I will definitely return. Much much better experience although the first was also very good. Excellent atmosphere. read more

Fun and homey feel to Bank Street. Prices are very reasonable. Shrimp and grits are delicious.

Food and service is a joke now. Servers are usually drunk and/or "forget" you were sitting outside. Best to go around lunch before they start hitting the bottle. read more

Cheeseburger, Pimento Cheese Egg Rolls & sweet potato tots! You must stop in this cute little historic two story cafe. Well worth it! read more

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We were really excited to try Bank Street Cafe on a Saturday evening due to its yelp rating and a recommendation from a local. Unfortunately our experience was not great. It took 55 minutes for our food to arrive from the time we ordered. The manager eventually came over and talked to us after 45 minutes but only after we addressed the wait with our server. The manager apologized and gave us a discount. We ordered three burgers medium well and the veggie pasta. The burgers came out well done without the remoulade sauce described in the menu, although the flavor of the burgers was tasty. The veggie pasta tasted like it was literally olive oil, pasta, spinach and tomatoes and my husband remarked he could have made a better pasta. We came in with two children under 2 and had to hold them in our laps for the first 30 minutes because they did not have enough highchairs. Somewhere along the way our server changed and although our second server and hostess were very friendly it was not enough to ever want to return to Bank Street Cafe. read more

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The blackened chicken Alfredo is great. It's spicy and very filling. You will definitely have left overs. I've tried the salad, burger, and chicken sandwich, but they weren't nearly as good as the pasta. read more

Very popular place, good food. They even have live music sometimes! Definitely recommended!

This place has Great music, Food and environment, not to mention, the owner Tracey, is a great guy !

It was a busy Friday night so a wait time was understandable. We waited about 20-30 minutes but then sat at our table for another 20 before a waitress came up to us. It wasn't her fault as they seemed pretty understaffed for the amount of customers. We had some appetizers and the buffalo chicken dip was good. The pimento cheese eggs rolls were just ok. It took quite a while to get our entrees but again, they were busy. I have never been so disappointed in a steak. I understand that a rib-eye is a more fatty cut but the picture shows how much was left on the plate. It also should have been medium and it was almost well done. I was also served a plain baked potato. Who eats a plain baked potato without even butter? I pointed it out to the waitress and she said she could bring me toppings. She brought them back but said they were out of sour cream. My daughter was served a stale wrap with her turkey wrap and my husbands chicken was so dry in his pasta he didn't finish 1/2 of it. All of these things individually aren't that big of a deal but all together it made for an extremely poor dining experience. First and last time coming here. read more

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we were the only customers. The kitchen staff were playing loud aggressive head banging music. i asked if they could lower the volume and play dinner music. they did neither after 3 requests. I was told they were out of my beer order upon delivery of my fiancee bee. I ordered a different beer. upon delivery of beer I asked again about the music. they said they changed the channel. I listened to violent words I have a gun cock it and pull it. I went to the three available staff and said we're leaving because of the aggressive head banging music. one of the staff said they didn't agree to it being head banging music and it was fine with her. she insis. I paid 13.00 for the two beers one of whic wi hadnt even drank. rather than change to dinner music appropri for a nice cafe the staff preferred to play their own music as loud as they pleased. I hope the owner reads this and becomes aware his staff is running customers off. I did ask if the owner was in and they said no. I'm sure they wouldn't approv. read more

Excellent. Bank Street is a very laid back little place in downtown Griffin. My daughter and I enjoyed our evening starting with a bottle (don't judge - it was mommy and Mimi's night out!) of Entwine Pinot Grigio (mellow and easy on the palate) and the pimento cheese egg rolls. No worries if you don't like pimento cheese (me)...they taste nothing like it. Chicken and spicy melty-cheese fried goodness is what you get. (We ate them too fast to get a pic). The main courses consisted of the turkey wrap, which was just okay, and a side of pasta salad, which was made perfectly and very tasty. My daughter had the cheeseburger, cooked as ordered and enjoyed with fries. The perfect ending to the evening was the out-of-this-world amaretto cheesecake, which we took to-go, but couldn't resist a bite or two at the table with a dollop of whipped cream. All of this for a very easy on the wallet $60. Service was helpful and observant, with friendly chatter and refilling of our wine glasses and water when needed. A very nice evening and one I'll be willing to repeat when I return. read more

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Selected this place based on yelp reviews. I was not misled. This is an above average restaurant, in the small downtown of small Griffin. In a larger city, it'd be a 3 star place. Very casual and very friendly staff and management. However, the food was just average. A starter of panko battered stuffed peppers was too bready, and slightly overdone. Hot sauce went well. Trout was good. Food can be rich here, though the prices are very fair and reasonable. Total for 2 including wine was $60. read more

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Eat at Bank Street Cafe tonight worst food and waitress ever. I would not eat there again. Just FYI

Great cafe - food with a twist! We were in town on Sunday and was happy to find brunch options here. Even my 7 year old selected the breakfast burrito and ate the whole thing! If you like pimento cheese, there are several options on the menu to satisfy you. The grits were made perfectly! read more

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Food was good, an interesting menu, and service was solid if a bit slow (which I prefer to being rushed). We'll be regulars here!

Five stars no doubt. Did usual Yelp search and found the cafe. It's an old building that has been beautifully remodeled. Very high, beautiful vaulted ceilings and murals on the walls. Ordered chili; which was excellent. Seasoned perfectly and tasted like scratch made. Waitress was very genuine and had sweet disposition. Restaurant was busy, not packed- which is more enjoyable than overly crowded. Worth returning too for the varied menu. !!! read more

Downtown Griffin is the place to be on Friday night! Hanging out with friends and happened upon this little gem. Let me apologize for not taking any pictures. But I will tell you that the food was presented in a very appetizing manner. We consider ourselves lucky to go on a Friday night so that we could enjoy some live music. It was a little loud... But we were sitting very close to the musician. If that's not your preference you could certainly sit in a different location. The food was nice the vibe was nice. It was just a really pleasant evening. I ordered the pecan crusted trout. The serving size was very generous and the fish perfectly prepared. Fish can be very tricky, and this fish was not overdone or underdone. It was truly perfect. The seasoning was nice too. I also have to strongly recommend the sweet potato tater tots. I might would order those for dessert they were so delicious. After dinner we strolled around downtown Griffin... A surprisingly pleasant experience. Griffin has a better night life than you would expect. Can't wait to go back! read more

Wow! What a great place! The service was great and the food was fantastic! You MUST order the pimento cheese egg rolls! I've never had anything like them. They are delicious. Also the turkey wrap is excellent! I've been here a few times while in the Griffin area and I have never been disappointed! read more

Phenomenal service! Bar staff is better than phenomenal! Top tier, Top Shelf! Morgan, Kayleigh, and Sydney are all amazing and the kitchen staff always delivers the BEST food. read more

Definitely not my first time here and won't be my last because every time I come I can honestly say I enjoy the food and the servers have been really friendly. Now on to the review... Food: spinach wrap with handcut fries...it was fresh, hot and filling...if ur a bacon lover u may want to ask for more bacon(I only had one piece) in the wrap...the wrap was filling and i could not eat it all, although I wanted to. Fries are some of the best in my opinion, each time they are fresh and they are handcut....who beats that. Server: Fast, friendly and efficient. I didn't get offered ketchup, but who cares I wouldn't have used it on those yummy fries anyway. Pretty good service As for the red head(manager/supervisor maybe) in the restaurant...its ok to smile, or just look welcoming... smile and the world smiles with you...maybe...can't tell nowadays lol... Keep up the good work! read more

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Came during one of the music nights and it was not very crowded. My full party didn't arrive until like 5 minutes after me, but when the waitress asked she rolled her eyes at me. She brought the waters before the other two got there and never returned. 30 minutes later, someone else came by to replace her. After we ordered food it took another 45 minutes for the food to come. Someone at my table got $12 chicken nuggets and it came with all of five pieces with fries and the chicken was dry, which I can vouch for since I also ordered something with chicken. read more

We had a great lunch at the cafe. Small sign, kind of hard to find but worth it. Loved the building, food and service.

Was very disappointed with my meal. I am sorry to say but I would have had better food if I had got it out of a vending machine. Ate most of my fish because I was starving after 45 minute wait. Only was able to eat part of my potato because it was under cooked. read more

Our food was excellent and the service was the same! We came for brunch and I couldn't believe the selection they offered! We will definitely be back! If you're in Griffin, you have to eat at this restaurant that is part of this small town's history. You won't be disappointed! read more

The best place to eat in Griffin hands down! I haven't been disappointed by anything on their menu. When in doubt, their pastas are amazing. Cajun chicken or tortellini. Spinach artichoke dip is awesome and jacked Mac and cheese bites are addicting. 10/10. read more

This review is well overdue! Every time I visit Bank Street I am awash with nostalgia... So many fantastic memories with great friends happened on this balcony. Memories are still made today... The draft beer selection is fabulous and ever changing. Tonight I enjoyed the White Rascal from a small Colorado brewery. It was a crisp whit with slight floral notes. The bottled selection is expansive as well as great wines and full bar. My Caesar salad was crisp, fresh and the dressing perfect with homemade croutons. Clarence loved the chili and upgraded to a bowl. He said "Wow" several times and expressed the heat was perfect and seasoned to perfection. As I await my entree I will share that they have a great menu. We love the Peppers Stuffed with Goat Cheese on the starters but haven't honestly ever had a bad thing here. Nice variety and no fear if vegetarian as the selections are varied including a delicious ravioli stuffed with butternut squash with a browned safe butter. There are steak, seafood, sand which and burger selections as well. Not an overwhelming menu just well played! My "go-to" is the Cajun Bow Tie Pasta with Tiger Shrimp. The rich, slightly spicy sauce is so tantalizing that I crave it! I have tried to copy it but it is never as perfect resulting in a trip to Griffin to enjoy the masters. Thank you God, it just arrived and is spectacular as always so I leave you to make plans for your own visit soon as I enjoy! read more

Bank Street tries to meet the needs of a diverse clientele and does a very good job with this difficult task. The food is good, but the relaxed ambiance is what so many people like about the cafe. read more

Good but a tad overpriced for what it is. 10 dollars for 3 pimento cheese egg rolls is outrageous. Service wasn't the best and I've been told it never is. read more

The atmosphere is excellent and the food is outstanding. I'd love to go back there again when this all blows over. There were lots of things on the menu that I want to try. read more

Great food. Great atmosphere great service. And great bar! Will be back! So many good places in downtown Griffin. Let's get the word out and support our local businesses read more

I wish I could give a separate review for service vs food. The service was great. I don't know our server's name but she was not overbearing or inattentive. 5 stars for her. I've been to Bank Street a few times for work lunches and it's never amazing. Today was the worst though. I ordered a turkey wrap without cheese and it was such a disappointment. I would be willing to venture that it had one slice of deli turkey. The rest was a sprinkling of spinach, some Mayo, and an enormous spinach wrap. Why such an enormous wrap if you only put 1 slice of turkey? Were they out of turkey? Nope. Other people ordered the same terrible item. My companion had the same item and didn't touch hers. Even a Subway sandwich would have more turkey. 3x the amount for 1/3 of the price. Go to Subway. I officially give up on this place. read more

Very cool building and great menu. Griffin is a hidden gem of a town. Brunch and lunch menu available on Saturday. Great pimento cheese! read more

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