We visited the Collegiate Grill on four or five occasions when visiting Gainesville. They have a variety of burgers and hotdogs, but no Chicago Dog (my favorite). The food is always good and the service is quick. The restaurant is across the street from a city parking deck where you can park for free. The city square is a short walk down the street if you want to roam around. read more

Collegiate Grill - Rear of dining area - American Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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79 years of keeping it real and doing it right! It's been awhile for me, but shared with the Captain whose "taste buds are refined". The Collegiate did not let me down. We shared a Double Hamburger $9.99 and a half order of hand cut fries $3.99 which was a decent size serving. Our food was cooked to order and delivered to our table hot and fresh. Love the original decor and photo memorabilia! A gem of a place in the town square of Gainesville. read more

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This place is such a vibe and takes you back in time. Hands down the best burger place on gainesville. The Custer service is always friendly. Delicious melt in your mouth burgers and shakes. Wish they had longer hours. read more

Great classic smash burger. You order at the counter and our food came out fast and everything was fresh. The fries were amazing I could tell they were fresh cut and cooked to order. They have a very cute diner decorated restaurant. read more

Collegiate Grill - Monday special bacon cheeseburger with fries - American Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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One of the best burgers in Gainesville Ga. This 50's style diner is impressive. Burgers, fries and shakes are crazy good and fresh. Clean and memorable experience that we will make one of our regular weekly stops. read more

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Good service. Waiting on my food. Clean and friendly atmosphere. Parking is kind of tricky. read more

Collegiate Grill - American Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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Jobs and careers cause us to adjust our living schedule and location. Came to the Collegiate Grill for lunch while working at NEGMC in the 80's. Then the career required moving. Any of you locals would remember our waitress who always took our order (for 6-7) of us, never wrote anything down, no pad, no pencil, all from memory. Didn't realize the place was still open. Next time we are in Gainesville, we WILL be stopping in. And oh yes, the chocolate shake with the burger is the best combo ever!! read more

Good food everything is a la carte from their menu. Burgers were very good, prices were reasonable for a double smashed burger. Nice set up order at the counter then the food is delivered to your table. Wait staff stay busy making sure the restaurant is clean and table are ready to go at all times. Definitely looks and feels like a burger joint by a college campus read more

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First visit to this classic spot that has been open since 1947. I arrived for lunch apx 11:30 am on a Tuesday and the place was already near capacity. I took one of two remaining seats at the counter instead of waiting for a table. Seems very popular with locals as well as the folks that are working downtown. Collegiate has a relaxed, 50s feel to it with its decor and music. I ordered two chili slaw dogs and a 1/2 order of fries, and both hit the spot! Part of the magic of the hotdogs I felt was that the buns were very fresh, buttered and slightly toasted! The toppings were wonderful. The fries are hand cut, which makes all the difference. One thing I didn't like was the barstools, even though they looked cushioned, were super hard. Time to reupholster these and get some cushion underneath them. read more

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I have been coming here when in town for 40 years and I always get a burger and fries because this is the best of the best! Diner, atmosphere, great service, just a classic diner that has the best ambience great service and food that has been perfected for over 50 years. I love the fries and will often sit here generally with a client but break all my rules and eat a cheeseburger with the fries and a sweet tea and you can't get any better. So many standby's here for everybody else but it's a must try went in town. Highly recommend. ! read more

This diner has history. You walk in and you can feel it. Sitting on the covered deck, I was able to listen to the sounds of the city and the musical birds in the nearby trees, with an occasional light breeze. Very comfortable. I had a chocolate shake, hand-spun, perfectly blended. A cheese burger with grilled onions, which had just the right amount of grease, and chili cheese fries, which had a ton of cheese and chili. The waitress, Rachel, was cordial and full of southern hospitality, just a pleasure to be around, had great energy. I will definitely be returning anytime I have a hankering for a burger and shake. read more

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This place has been one of my favorite places since I was in highschool. If you are in the mood for a good burger or hotdog, then this is your go to place don't forget to top it off with a good milkshake. My favorite is the chocolate. read more

This joint has good reviews but it wasn't my jam. My family said they could grab me some grub when they visited so I can't speak on the environment. Looks like they do burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes. I ordered a cheeseburger and hotdog, very specific with my toppings. I was in the phone when the person was ordering in person so I know it was passed on correctly. However, my order wasn't quite what I asked for. Cheeseburger - missing the, mustard, mayo and slaw that was requested. The patties itself were in the thin side and didn't have flavor, which is unfortunately a miss quite often with burgers. I love a variety of toppings but the patties needs attention!! My mom said how years ago when she orders from there that the patties were bigger. Hotdog with chili, slaw mustard and raw onions. First bite, I love that they toasted the bun!! Had a buttery taste and slight crunch that stood out. Greatness! Unfortunately it was the best part. The hotdog could have been cooked longer for my liking. It also didn't taste like it was all beef. I could be wrong here. It it was all beef, it wasn't a very quality brand. Sorry, no pix. I do got to take them as it was the middle of my work day. Can't say that I would visit again. Too many other options. read more

This place was super clean and staff was very nice. The prices were very reasonable and the food was amazing. Will be back for sure! read more

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Amazing food fresh cut fries hamburgers and dogs are off the chain highly recommend been eating there for many many years one of the best restaurants in Gainesville ga read more

These folks do a Great flat top burger. I really enjoy coming here to the friendly staff and fast service. My "go to" is a bacon cheeseburger with slaw onions and pickles.. And a side of fries...its making me hungry! They also make sinful shakes! read more

Collegiate Grill - Mmmm tea - American Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

There's something about that classic "maltshop" type burger that if done right can change your days perspective. Don't get me wrong I love a gourmet w/ a chef inspired sauce and an ingredient that blows my mind but a classic done right is timeless and will always have a place on your Pallet and this place hits that mark. Stop in and take up a booth, you won't be sorry. read more

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Place was so good, had me thanking the Lord with every bite. Service was excellent and environment was so spacious and inviting

What used to be my go to place for a burger in Gainesville, was bought out recently by a neighboring restaurant. Ever since there's just something off about it. It used to feel like a 40s diner but now so much has changed it feels inauthentic. You order at the register now, which isn't so bad, but there's no waiters or waitresses anymore because the new owners fired all of them, and I mean ALL of them in favor of a different system. The cooks are also different and the food is always overcooked now. Very unfortunate, not a bad place to go, but it's nowhere near as good as it used to be. read more

Amazing! Best burgers and shakes anywhere. I love the lady from Long Island at the register. Such great people and food!

Their shakes are awesome. My husband and I would try to go there but found it difficult since they are only open a couple hours a day. (Not being able to eat burgers and shakes for dinner how weird) they are only open for lunch so we stopped trying to go there. But their shakes are good. They had staffing issues for years and said they had to cut hours. They recently got new owners. The hours didn't improve and their prices increased. If you find yourself downtown during lunch hours grab a shake but it's not a regular spot for us bc of how inconvenient it is. read more

I eat there when I'm up in G-Ville. The food is great and the staff is very friendly. The only time I was disappointed was when I went there and it was closed due to staffing issues. Hopefully, that issue will be cleared up when I'm up in G-ville again. Their Hamburgers and Hotdogs are fantastic. read more

I'm so glad I found Collegiate Grill after moving to Gainesville! I love their slaw dogs; husband likes the cheeseburgers. Employees are nice and efficient and the place is very clean. We love the old photos and memorabilia on the walls. read more

Historic burgers here! You can share an order of fries because it's a ton! Great milkshakes!! Friendly service!! Get slaw on your burger or hotdog and thank me later! Love the Collegiate!!!! read more

Food hotdog no taste and no longer fresh meat. Frozen beef patties. Not good. Not what business advertise.

1st time visit. Very slow service cooks not trained waited 30 min for just a burger. Fries were not cooked properly. Disappointed to say the least not coming back. read more

Amazing food and service... Best hotdogs you can find in North Georgia!!!! A lot of history so you must dine in

Yummy! Great little local spot. Food and service are 5 stars! Very nostalgic look and feel, but the food delivers.

A Classic Hamburger done right! You won't be disappointed! No wonder they have won best Burgers in Hall County for a few years now! read more

Collegiate Grill - American Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

Raised in Atlanta, I believe the best hot dogs in the south are Varsity all the way dogs. But moving to Gainesville I discovered my close second in Collegiate Grill. And the hamburgers are WAY better than Varsity. Now if they just served onion rings they would be perfect! This is a simple place with a simple menu done right. read more

A throwback to a 50s diner, this place has everything but the jukebox ( hint hint) and a decent menu for a fair price too. Stop by and get your grub on! read more

Hamburgers, hot dogs, fries & shakes... thats about it. It has a 1950's vibe, kinda going for the old soda shop feel. Everything is cooked fresh, and the portions are decent. Its good, nothing earth shattering but good. The waitress was nice and the joint was clean. Thats about it. read more

Collegiate Grill - Hamburger Steak - American Near Me - Gainesville, Georgia

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The food was great. I got a single large, and fries. I enjoy watching the cooks, listening to them talk to one another, I learned about a new comedian. After he regaled bits of a joke to the other cook, I looked him up on my phone. read more

I was out running errands and decided to stop for a j but it's to eat. Since I was near the square, I decided to eat somewhere there. I chose Collegiate Grill. If you haven't tried this one yet, then do. The atmosphere is 1950's diner, complete with 1950's music. The staff are polite and friendly without being invasive. I decided to try the hamburger steak plate. And since I don't care for coleslaw, I had double fries. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. The hamburger was flavorful and the home fries were great. I liked that I was able enjoy my meal and my book while still receiving great service that was in no way obtrusive. I highly recommend Collegiate Grill, and I WILL be back again. read more

Always the tastiest burgers! Fries are delicious- hot and salted just right! Have always enjoyed the friendly atmosphere a d the quick service. read more

Great hamburgers & fries. Really enjoyed our late Saturday lunch. Iconic Gainesville restaurant lived up to it's reputation.

This is as about as classic American as you can get. I love the speed of the service and you can not beat the locations proximity to the town square. read more

The BEST burger in town!!! No doubt in my mind. This is a Gainesville staple that everyone needs to visit. Always a deverse mix of white/blue collar patrons during lunch. Owner is a great guy. Make sure you order a shake! read more

You can find a hot dog any which way here, and I chose the slaw dog. I had to go southern! The slaw was good and juicy, but the quality of the hot dog left something to be desired. Since it says in their window that they were voted "Best Burger" and mentioned in USA TODAY, I would go that route next time. But the cheese fries were good and my co-gory devoured his chocolate shake. Grilled cheese was weak... Still, long lines and hard to get a table! read more

Finally came here after living in Gainesville for years. The burgers are absolutely amazing, way better than somewhere like Steak and Shake. The hotdogs are underwhelming for the price, but I don't come here for those. I haven't had a chance to try a shake yet, but I definitely will soon! read more