This local establishment is a must if you are in the College Park/Atlanta Airport area. It's truly a place where the locals go, and they have a menu that is just right. It's not overwhelming, and to be honest there were so many other items on the menu I wanted to try, which is why I will be coming back. Brake Pad has a full bar & they also have a good craft beer selection and of course they have Sweetwater 420 & Hopsecutioner IPA. The items I had from the menu were the Salsa & Queso w/ chips. The salsa was great and the queso was surprisingly good. I did not have it in my bingo card that they would have great queso but they proved me wrong. For my main meal item I had the Truffle Chicken Salad Sandwich. I HIGHLY recommend if you are looking for a flavorful yet healthy option. I was only able to eat half the sandwich and I was full, so if you don't mind having more delicious Brake Pad cuisine To-Go, then I highly recommend. The atmosphere of Brake Pad was fun, vibrant, and the staff were amazing. The bartender was fun, and knowledgeable and is the one who recommended the Truffle Chicken Salad Between the vibe, the outdoor seating, the good food & the local vibe I highly recommend. I went in with low expectations but they over delivered on everything. GREAT JOB BRAKE PAD, I will be back read more

Brake Pad - TRUFFLE CHICKEN SALAD - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

A neighborhood staple since 2002! That says a lot considering what the city has been through over the past 24 years. The atmosphere - it's sort of like a dive bar but more like the local pub where you grab tacos, a cold brew or a burger. Don't skip the tater tots! Also, breakfast and brunch are good options. On this visit, we had the Patty Melt and two Shrimp Tacos. Kept it simple with water since it was lunchtime. But they have a full bar and drink specials. Indoor and outdoor seating is plentiful. Parking on the street is how it's done. A few designated spaces but around the corner is fine. Service is attentive and friendly. Refilling our cups, checking in and making sure we're good to go. Definitely worth the stop when in College Park. read more

Brake Pad - Patty Melt & House Salad - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

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I've been going here for almost a decade now and it remains to be the most important social spot in College Park. Food: The food is solid and overall value for quality is a 4.5 out of five stars. You'd be surprised to know that even though it is not a Mexican restaurant, they do a pretty good job with their quesadillas because the kitchen is percent Mexican guys! Along those same lines, the rest of the fare is well seasoned and they rarely miss. The Burgers are a sure bet also. If you feel like you need something healthy though, I recommend the Goat Cheese salad! Service: The service is good here with few exceptions. I'll give the service a 4.5 out of 5 stars also! Sometimes you catch a server who is more business but the deal is that they tend to always get your order right, and they check on you to see what you need! I tend to err on the side of tipping more here because it's the type of place where they'll take care of you on the drink side of things if you know what I mean. This is not a corporate pour establishment! Atmosphere: It's a neighborhood pub feel! So don't expect fancy because that's not what it is! But it's always a good spot to go meet locals and strike up a conversation! I give the atmosphere for what it aims to be a 4.5 out of 5 Parking: There is not much parking in front of the pub but don't worry, there is plenty of street parking behind it and you won't get ticketed as long as you don't park in front of someone's driveway or something! Billing: There is a fee for using credit cards so I often pay with cash. The fee is small though so it's not a huge deal either way! The overall rating I would give this spot is a 4.5 out of 5 stars, but since it's a neighborhood spot and the staff make a great effort to make you feel welcome, it gets the approval for a 5 star bump! I would definitely recommend giving the Brake Pad a try! read more

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I love dive bars. Brake Pad gives a Dive kind of vibe, but at the same time it seems a tad more elevated. If you're a beer and shot person that wants some good pub grub, this is your spot. They have a nice selection of draft beers and libations. Try the wings and the Smokestack burger. Shoutout to the bartender, Jamie! read more

This is a good local spot in Hapeville if you need a quick meal when you're near the airport. The staff were very friendly and I enjoyed sitting on the patio outside. Unfortunately, my burger was lacking some flavor and my fries were limp. read more

Brake Pad - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

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Service here is always great. They were able to accommodate our group of 6, and all our food came out hot and tasty. The drinks were good. We didn't have any specialty drinks, so I definitely would like to come back and try some of them before the holidays are done. read more

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JAN 2025 Do not come to Monday trivia. The new guy won't stop talking and he's awful. Other than that the food is pretty good. Service is good. Monday night trivia is so bad. read more

Brake Pad - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

I had a blast! Came here for the Ugly Sweater contest and to meet a friend. The vibes were amazing. Christy was our bartender. She was awesome. The drinks were on point. I also got food and it did not disappoint. I will be back. read more

Limited parking in front of restaurant with street parking on street beside restaurant. Indoor and outside seating with indoor being mainly bar seating. Staff are friendly but service started slow and picked up. Tables were kept clean. Food was pretty good. A good place for local Main St. vibe for food and drinks. read more

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I just love this place. Was last there maybe about 15 (?) years ago when I met my brother and his then wife there for dinner. True, I don't live in Georgia, but I enjoy visiting some old haunts (that I used to patronize when I was in Atlanta for a 10-month IT project in 2007), and The Brake Pad was one of those places. So I got there early on Labor Day last September (I just flew in from SLC), and settled in with some appetizers. My brother and his date arrived and we all enjoyed some great pub chow there along the busy College Park Main Street while enjoying a few CSX trains passing through as well. The place was very busy and we had great (and patient) service from our waitress as it took awhile for my brother to pick up his girlfriend at the ATL airport. We all enjoyed our dinner, the many customers all enjoying themselves as well. I'll have to stop by here more often as the food selection and service is always outstanding...and the fact it is a former gas station is also very cool. Motor-heads like me think that is pretty cool. Four Stars for wonderful chow and service. Thanks, and I'll be back! read more

Chris is awesime! Hella cool and he's been here for ages. Quick and efficient service. We self seated and he brought over menus and took our drink order. This is a local spot and they have indoor and patio seating with tvs to watch the games. Food is always good with nice portions. Good selection of salads, sandwiches burgers and quick bites. read more

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Brake Pad has been a community staple for decades, and for good reason. I've consistently had great service and good food. The atmosphere is always friendly, and everything is made fresh to order. Corey, Heather, and Regina are amazing. They make every visit feel special. read more

Brake Pad - Chicken Salad Sandwich - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

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Tasty tacos, cool outside deck, attentive servers that didn't over do it. It was fun and relaxed and I will return. Parking isn't awesome, but is easily overcome - shouldn't be a deterrent. read more

Food was tasty. Service was friendly but painfully slow. Stopped here for a bite before a flight out. We had plenty of time to kill, so it wasn't an issue. If we had been in a hurry, though, we likely would have had to leave with empty stomachs because it just took too long. Too long to get menus, too long to order, too long to get the food, and too long before the server came around again to find out we wanted the check. We were there more than two hours and didn't even order appetizers, dessert, or drinks. I ordered the steak tacos, which had good flavor. My daughter ordered the mac and cheese with fries and had no complaints. My friend ordered a hummus wrap with tater tots. She specifically asked for no onions and the wrap came with onions, so she sent it back and got a new one without onions. The food was all pretty good. Aside from the mixup, everyone enjoyed their food. If you aren't in a hurry, this can be a good experience, but if slow service is a deal breaker for you, then you may want to look elsewhere. read more

Brake Pad - Steak tacos - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

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We stopped in for dinner before the Atlanta Dream game and it was truly a dream! It's like a neighborhood bar. Everyone was friendly and seemed to be regulars. It was great! We started with the lemon pepper wings. They were so good that I forgot to take a picture before we started eating! The champarita was a pleasant surprise. I ordered the truffle chicken salad sandwich with fries. In a word - yum! My friend ordered the brisket sandwich with onion rings. She loved it! We'll be back for sure! read more

Fun friendly neighborhood restaurant with outside seating. Food delicious and nice full bar. Service was very attentive. read more

Love love brake pad never a bad burger taco salad drink But you will wait for a minute the staff hit or miss you might a nice one then the next time they will be MIA FOR A MINUTE LOL hey it's the neighborhood hangout beer and loud music yeah read more

College Park was a nice spot for a lunch stop before returning my hire car and flying home. With a couple popular restaurants, parking took some time as the front car park was full as well as the neighbourhood streets. Service was friendly and prompt. I chose the Cali BLT (as a wrap) with tots and iced tea. read more

Brake Pad - cali blt - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

My family and I are in Atlanta every other year for the Peachtree Road Race. We always stay in College Park since it's convenient to the airport and MARTA train. We've passed Brake Pad many times, but we finally stopped in this summer. There was a little bit of a line, but we were seated pretty quickly. The room in the front can take advantage of the nice weather since it's surrounded by glass garage doors. It started raining while we were there, so thankfully they are also easy to close. The chicken egg rolls are not to be overlooked. The burger and patty melt were great. We will definitely be back next time we're in town. read more

Brake Pad - Patty Melt - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

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Stopped by today for lunch. It's in a great location in the College Park area. I can say parking situation is kinda crap but if you luck up with front or side street park it's the best. The food options are good options. We tried the chicken buffalo egg rolls and they were definitely spicy but good. I tried the Cuban and it was great. Their take on the Cuban but a good one. I liked the sauce they served with it. The tots were fried to perfection. Also tried the burger and it was cooked perfectly to the temp asked. Drink was good as well. I would stop here again when in the area. The server we had was awesome as well! read more

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Sunday afternoon around 12 ish. The restaurant was busy and i was able to get a table inside for party of 1. I ordered 6 Lemon pepper wings with Fries. The food was delicious. Everything came out hot, crispy and fresh. Today was my first time eating at Brake Pad. I'm new to the area. I was not disappointed. read more

Brake Pad - Lemon pepper wings, fries, celery and carrots - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

The Brake Pad is always a great option for meeting friends, or grabbing a bite just because i don't want to cook. The vibe is, local and friendly! Depending on the night, and what's going on in the area, there can be a wait. As a Woodward Academy family, it's a great for pregame, post concert, or whatever kind of meet up spot. Parking is awful, just know. read more

Brake Pad - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

Very noisy active energetic atmosphere. Good service Good music. I got the burger with brisket on top. The flavor was good but the burger was hard packed burger. read more

The food was so good! Best burger and sandwich ever!! Our waiter Regina was so amazing and nice! Would very much recommend

Great spot w/ laid back vibe. Stopped in for lunch with a friend on a Monday. Service was quick and food was great! I got the goat cheese salad with shrimp. It was a big salad with plenty of shrimp and goat cheese. I'd come back! read more

Brake Pad - Shrimp goat cheese salad - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

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Brake Pad was a garage converted into a cool restaurant. The place way busy but that did not affect the amazing service. I had the Cuban sandwich and it was 100% delicious. It came with fries which were just as good. I would recommend the Brake Pad all day long read more

Table for 2 for Lunch Approaching the restaurant, I noticed limited parking, only a few spaces in front. Arriving during a busy lunchtime, no spots were available. I drove up Main Street and found a paid parking lot which used the Park Mobile app. The area wasn't huge, but a nearby person was guiding people to available spots.  After securing parking, I walked a block to the restaurant, where I met my friend. We opted for the covered outside seating and our friendly server quickly took our drink orders.  We reviewed the menu as we were talking. I chose the Cuban sandwich with Tater Tots, and my friend ordered the Grilled Shrimp Taco meal with tortilla chips. The food arrived promptly, and we dug right in. I thoroughly enjoyed my Cuban sandwich; the meat was tender and seasoned nicely. My friend enjoyed his Taco meal, but mentioned it would have been better and more filling with 3 tacos, instead of just the 2. We continued catching up, eating, and enjoying the weather on the covered patio. I noticed BrakePad had a couple of smaller indoor dining areas, in addition to the outside covered patio where we were eating which had roll up garage doors that let in the sun and occasional breeze.  The garage doors, I am guessing, are inline with the Brake Pad/Mechanic theme.  Overall, it was a very good experience and I would return if I am in the area. read more

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While visiting Atlanta, a family member recommended we try a place called Brake Pad. I was not sure what to expect, but I can tell you this: It was a pretty solid recommendation. Brake Pad looks like an old style garage from the outside, with outdoor seating. There was a decent amount of seating on the inside, but we were getting food to go, so a nice server directed us to the Bar. The friendly bartender took our order: a Smokestack (burger with BBQ brisket), plus tots for me, and a Patty Melt with tots for the wife. However, they have a pretty extensive menu, with salads, tacos and wings. We waited about 15 minutes, received our food and left. Back at our place, we started eating, and I can say my food was very tasty. My burger was fresh, flavorful and the tots were cooked to crispy perfection. My wife, however, was not quite pleased with what she got. The Patty Melt had flavor, and was all right. She asked for tots, but French fries were put with her order instead. She didn't like the bland taste of the fries. I would recommend Brake Pad as a decent solid choice for variety and if you would like drinks with your order. (We don't drink, so I say that in observation). There are 2 things for me, which stopped it from being 5 star to me: 1. The Parking - Parking is very tight and we had to park on a residential street, further away. 2. The Fries - I had tried the fries for myself, and had to agree, they did not have any flavor. I would recommend going early if you want to find decent parking, and ordering the tots. read more

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First time here. Chose this place cause it was pet friendly. We were looking for a spot to eat close by airport because daughter's flight was delayed. Spot was ok. We didn't know that you had to be seated in the outside seating part, there was a gate and no sign. Waitress handed our menus and we ordered. After we ordered another server asked who sat us and we just pointed to our server. Then we noticed people going around to the side and waited to be seated. If there were signs we would have done that. Place looked like an old gas station and the ambiance was great! All walks of life and the color of the rainbow! Everyone was friendly and enjoyed each others company. Food was ok. Ordered the brisket nachos. It was more jalapeños and red onions than brisket. Wife ordered the turkey club and her fries were way overcooked! Waitress was great! Overall place needs some work. read more

The most overrated burger spot I've been to in Atlanta, the burgers are mid at best, nothing to write home about but nothing to say anything bad about just an averted joint with average food! read more

Sustain: The food is good. Needs improvement: 1.) When you call to order, and they can't hear you clearly , they assume you're on Bluetooth and hang up, this has happened 3x to me. (most likely because it's loud in their environment with a bar in the background. 2.) No online order ahead option on their webpage. 3.) No delivery options via (restaurant, Uber Eats, Grubhub) etc. Assessment: If you're going to sit in and eat, this is a relatively good option & the service is par with the local restaurants. But if you do any form of takeout, there are much better options in the area. read more

A cool, hidden gem in the College Park area. I came to ATL for work travel and needed to grab a bite after my flight - a coworker local to College Park met me here and it hit the spot! There's a sign when walking in that details whether you can seat yourself or if you'll need to wait. We were able to find a place inside next to the bar. Service was classic and it didn't take long for us to place an order after siting down; I went with their BP burger and it did not disappoint. Part of it may have been the fact that I was super hungry but the burger itself was great - juicy, medium-rare, and not too many toppings (I hate then the burger is overloaded and becomes a mess). Worth a visit and I would definitely come back. read more

Brake Pad - BP Burger (no cheese) - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

Don't come here looking for what they don't serve...this is a bar and grill; burgers are good, tacos are good (brisket!), and they have sandwiches and appetizers. It's all good, in my experience. Service is friendly, and it feels like a patio, whether you're inside or out, which is nice. read more

The food is pretty good. Parking can be difficult, but once you are in you will be satisfied.

Had a dinner meeting with a colleague and we decided to meet at Brake Pad. I love the small town feel of the restaurant with its rustic look and inside/outside seating. Upon being seated the waitress was at the table within moments. Image was able to provide some good insight on the menu and make some great suggestions. I decided on the Egg Rolls for an Appetizer, Sweet Tea to drink, and a Burger for my main meal. The Sweet Tea was a true down home experience. Each sip provides a down home feel with homemade flavor. An absolute thirst quenching pleasure. The Egg Rolls are super meaty with an abundance of flavor and provide a great eats experience. Perfectly fried, these bites are pleasing to the soul. LoL! But serious, they give you the crisp of a chip with the perfect crunch and abundance of meat! A Must Try! The Burger was another great eat. Perfectly crafted, super meaty, a great grade of meat, and a blend of seasonings that make each bite a hidden pleasure of enjoyment. No matter if you want a quick bite or a full meal, Brake Pad has something to offer. Great Food. Good Service. Awesome Experience. read more

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Man I loved the set up! It's literally like an old car shop. Nice outdoor eating and bar to get some fresh air. Staff was friendly and my burger was great read more

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Low end five-star review for me. Burger absolutely excellent and probably a top 20 burger that I've ever had anywhere. Fries good but could have been cooked just a little more. Still generally a fan. Seems like a really, really fun place. Reminds me a little bit of vagabond in Atlantic City in terms of the overall vibe. Although this is much smaller. Service is pretty good but not incredible. Friendly but a little bit on the slow side. Would definitely come back and kind of surprised. I never ended up here because it was open when I lived in Atlanta previously. read more

Brake Pad - Burger and fries - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

Went to Brake Pad on 5-29-21 Cute restaurant on Main Street in college park. Street parking. Not a long wait to be seated. Went around 5pm ish. I had a Turkey burger with onions and mushrooms. So delicious The French fries were sooo good. Thick and delicious with the right amount of salt. The brisket nachos - Yummy! Wings were good. Cute restaurant with indoor and outdoor door seating. Perfect for date night night. Service was great. read more

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Food was great, service amazing and the ambiance was peaceful. We ate outside and it was quiet and quaint. read more

Brake Pad - Humus Plater it was great. - American Near Me - College Park, Georgia

So here goes the first review of 2021. I know things are different so I have to change my expectations and adjust my reviews based on all of the restrictions placed on restaurants and bars. With that being said, this place is one of my favorites but I haven't been since the pandemic started. I will say things are truly different but even with that they do a phenomenal job. When I arrived there was a line to wait for a table for obvious reasons. Due to it being cold the outdoor seating was not available and the bar was full. When I finally got a table, Karina took care of me. She was awesome. Between her and an occasional visit by the bar tender, Karina manage all of the tables by herself and didn't miss a beat. Now on to the food! I went with two appetizers.... the spicy chicken egg roll and the brisket tacos! The egg rolls were amazing and had just enough heat to them to make them enjoyable. Seasoned very well and enough to start to fill my belly ( which by the way has grown since I've been stuck inside eating everything... don't judge me) Now those brisket tacos. LAWD HAB MERCY! Now these tacos made my week. The only thing is I wish there were three instead of two. Heck who am I kidding I could've probably eaten about five of them as good as they were. I supposed I could have asked for another one so maybe I'll do that next time. I highly suggest you check them out. Ask for Karina and if you go there. Tell em Drew sent ya! Y'all be easy! Drew read more

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