We arrived on today (Saturday) at 11:30am to meet some friends for brunch. The party of 8 was told…read morethat the wait was 45 minutes. Expecting a wait at what appeared to be a very busy local spot, we spent the time stretching our legs after the drive in, catching up and taking pictures, so the wait was no biggie. Finally, we were ushered to our table. The servicer had tables all over the restaurant and seemed like she was run ragged. After waiting so long outside, I believe that the delay to be served our drinks was far too long. No one ordered a specialty drink, unless you consider my bestie's bottled grapefruit juice that was served after the otherdrinks for some odd reason "specialty". My son's kids meal, 2 scrawny chicken tenders and a very small mixed fruit arrived and he had devoured it before anyone else's food arrived, and he was asking fir the rest. Of note, there was also another child in our party. She was served with the adults. Once the rest of our meals arrived to our table, we were in a much less crowded restaurant, and pretty hungry. The portions were quite large, and everyone's meal arrived as ordered. We left satisfied, but we just could not understand the delays once we were seated! I wasn't blown away by the experience overall, but I would call in an order or two of those gouda grits for pickup if I lived nearby.

I love coming here for an amazing breakfast/brunch. Today was no different and expected the same…read moreamazing food we've always been served. Today though, Dexter, you really knocked it out of the park. With your personalized greeting, your unapologetically you flare, you made us feel like we were at YOUR establishment and getting a specialized meal just for us from you. Dexter you put a smile on everyone's faces and just lit up the room. Thank you!

Food was great, service was fantastic and friendly. Mimosas were great. I liked all the art on the…read morewalls.

We regularly visit here and recommend to all. Cute place, great staff and always good…read more Today I tried something new to me; the cinnamon roll French toast. I love the French toast so figured why not. I will say, wow and yikes at the same time. Big portion and very tasty. The yikes, because it's sweet as a cinnamon roll should be. The closer to the center the sweeter, so if you have a serious sweet tooth this is perfect for you. Not recommended for diabetics ! Next time I'll start in the center and work my way out to minimal delicious sugar coated edges. Overall, a great breakfast!

Great food and great value. Enjoyed the ambiance and there desserts look delicious! Their location…read moreis close to a music venue we were going to and their dinner menu was a great start to our evening out.

I found this place on trip advisor and don't live to far from it, so I thought I would give it a…read moretry..Seems like a good location, the outside is welcoming and the upon walking in the staff was attentive and friendly and seated us quickly. The inside was warm and inviting not crowded for Thursday afternoon so that was good. Our server was very informative when I asked about the popular dishes and made recommendations and was offered the specials on a little piece of paper which I thought was a good Idea. We decided on the meatloaf special and Ruban sandwich and beef tortellini soup. We were told they had big portions so we were expecting great things. Soup came first it was excellent so off to a good start, then came our food the portions were normal size in my opinion, the meatloaf was average kinda bland and dry no wow factor but just okay. The Ruban sandwich was good size but mostly sauerkraut not enough meat. The rye bead was delicious and the dressing was good but still no wow factor. The ice tea was great not cloudy. Overall the food was average but for the price I'd say a good value. On to the desserts which I took to go and were outstanding, that was the star of the show for me I guess but I'm willing to try some different things next time. It's a good little place and the Staff was excellent, but I feel like the food was average.

The food is so good! I'm talking about go for the soul good!…read moreDon't let it fool you when you walk in the door, they have pool tables, music, the food is delicious! Service was great also! Go ahead and stop and eat! I just wished I didn't live so far away! But I will be stopping by on my next visit to the area!

I finally pulled up to Yummies Cafe on a Thursday afternoon to check a box on my "must-visit" list…read more Supporting Black-owned spots is always the move, so I was looking forward to seeing how they got down. The space itself is actually a decent size--medium to large with enough seating to where you aren't fighting for real estate against the afternoon rush. It has a good flow to it, which I appreciated. I decided to deviate from the standard soul food lanes and went with the Caribbean Jerk Alfredo Combo, which comes with chicken and shrimp, plus some garlic bread on the side. Now, let's be clear: this is a soul food establishment, not a Caribbean kitchen, and that distinction was definitely present in the flavor profile. Everything was pretty tasty and the portions were solid, but it wasn't the best Jerk I've ever encountered. The sauce had some life to it, but if you're looking for that authentic island heat that makes you see colors, this isn't that. It's a soulful take on a fusion dish, and it does the job well enough for a mid-week craving. Overall, the vibes were straight and the food was good. It's a reliable spot to keep in the rotation when you want a heavy plate and want to keep your dollars in the community. I'll probably stick to the more traditional staples next time I slide through, but I walked out satisfied.

Good solid food, a little pricey. We haven't tried the buffet but it always seems to have customers…read morepicking out their meats and veggies. The Mahi Mahi is one of the best fish sandwiches in the lake area. Hand cut fries are always a nice treat. This time I tried the pecan crusted chicken salad dressing on side. Chicken was heavily crusted and good for deep fried chicken. They need to be so much MORE generous with the apple and other toppings at that price point. Tables are clean, you do your own pick up. No options to tip. Hours are limited and I do wish they were open on Sunday but, welcome to the South. A market is attached, items vary and have many local choices. Meat prices are high, like real high. Overall, a fun place to stop.

Some of my adoptive family (hubby and wife) and I came here for lunch and, a bit of shopping…read more For lunch, I had, Country Fried Steak, with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Black eyed Peas and Cornbread. While it was good, nothing was truly hot. Both the CFS and MPs were warm, with the gravy being barely as warm. Though, the BePs, were warmest. However, I found, the CFS to be on the dry side. While the Cornbread was firm, it was good. Unfortunately, they charged me for 3 sides, instead of just 2. So, because of this, I didn't give a voluntary tip. Fortunately, Chris had gotten some Kenyan Hot Sauce, which I tried on the CFS. And, it really helped with the taste. Sadly, they only 1, 10 oz bottle, which I let them have. And, I bought a 5 oz bottle. The HS has a unique texture, but isn't "hot" in the traditional sense.

Couldn't stop in Covington without stopping at THE mystic grill. Stopped in during lunch time after…read moreour Vampire stalkers tour, no wait and quickly sat. Our waitress was lovely, I had heard about the souvenir glasses you could buy so I got a shot glass with the Damon pancake shot and the vampire Barbie drink. They had a few options for the big souvenir glass - I chose the "it's okay to love them both, I did" Katherine glass. For the meal we tried the fried chicken sandwich and the sweet tea fried chicken. Everything was so good, my favorite meal in Covington! I wish we had room for dessert because everything sounded good. We checked out upstairs and saw the hallway with all the signed menus- so cool!! Also be sure to keep your receipt to get 10% off of purchases down stairs at the alley gift shop.

We haven't been to the Mystic Grill in forever but oh it was so cozy for the holidays! We love…read morecoming here when in Covington Square as it holds so much nostalgia. We sat on the roof which was nice and quiet. The service was quick and the waitress was super nice. The first time the food came out it was cold, but she was super quick to get it warm for us. We got the blackened shrimp Alfredo and it was pretty flavorful, I would totally get again! The fries were also delicious. We did get two drinks and they were just alright. Would not recommend their cocktails. Overall Mystic Grill holds a special place in our hearts and we love visiting during the holidays!

A small place in an out of the way location in Juliette, Georgia where the movie Fried Green…read moreTomatoes was made, so a tourist stop for sure, but man was the food and service good when we recently went there. The service by our friendly and funny waitress Beth was top notch. We went early , getting there 15 minutes before they opened at 11. There were already a dozen folks waiting on the porch already! They had a sign in sheet by the door so there was no rush or guessing when to go in as they called parties from the list. The dining rooms is not big and there are lots of antiques and movie posters on the walls. You really felt you were back in a restaurant decades ago. The train tracks are right beside The Whistle Stop so the name is appropriate. We started with the fried green tomatoes which were great with the somewhat spicy remoulade sauce they came with. I then had the pork chops and my wife had the chopped steak. Both were good. The veggies we saw all looked good. The Brussels sprouts were roasted with sugar I think as they were sweet. The mashed potatoes were good the turnip greens were just OK as was the cornbread. Our total bill, for two lunches and 2 teas was about $55. After lunch the small Main Street in Juliette offered several shops to browse through and shop making for a fun lunch outing.

If you're a fan of the movie "Fried Green Tomatoes," you'll definitely want to visit here. The…read moreinterior is slightly different than in the movie, but the exterior is spot-on. We even found Smoky Lonesome's cabin! The food is VERY good with TONS of choices. The list of available side dishes fills a giant blackboard over the counter. Portions were generous. Side note: try the Brussels sprouts. Even if you're not usually a fan you won't be sorry. The service was fantastic. Our server (self-identified as "another Yankee") was a riot. She kept the whole family in stitches. The restaurant is pretty popular, so there is a bit of a wait, but there are several shops along the street displaying an eclectic mixture of items, including FGT souvenirs (think "Towanda!") We can't wait to visit Georgia again so that we can have another meal here.

I've never had worse service or food. First, we sat at the…read morefront with no greeting us for over 5 minutes, then they sat us down ,and no one came for another 10 min, then someone came and said I'll be your server, but I'll be right back and then another five minutes. We got our food, but not all at the same time we had to ask for silverware they seemed annoyed. We asked for an extra plate and they didn't bring the extra plate for the food we had at the table until we got our other food that was already ordered at the same time. we asked for an extra plate three times . Then nobody came to check on us the whole time we sat there for 30 minutes. Then we had a flagged someone down for the check. No one came so we got up and went over to the counter. The lemon blueberry pancakes were hideous, like an eight-year-old made them and looks absolutely nothing like the picture, and tasted just as bad. We got the crabcake Benedict, which the crab seemed like it had been not the freshest and that didn't taste great either and the grits and eggs were cold.. The ambience is very pretty inside. However, everyone was wearing jackets because the thermostat said 66 degrees, and it's 30° outside. A couple people left after being seated around us and we saw another couple leave that stood by the front door waiting to be seated after 10 minutes. And it wasn't busy. It was a Monday morning. After such a horrible experience, I looked up some reviews and a picture of the pancakes were on a review page and that's exactly what our pancakes look like or worse, and she even said that she complained to management and they didn't care so we just paid and left . Typical Atlanta costumer service

This isn't my favorite Another Broken Egg Café location, but it's also not the worst…read more Parking: Let's start here--it's very limited. When I say limited, I mean I almost got hit just trying to leave the parking lot. Not the best setup. Service: Our server was friendly, but she disappeared a few times and didn't seem very knowledgeable about the menu. She even admitted she wasn't new, which made it a little surprising. Food: Once we finally got our food, everything was pretty good overall. ABE Bloody Mary Omelette - Perfect way to start the day. Seasonal Lemon Blueberry Goat Cheese Pancakes - I was hoping for more goat cheese, but the flavors still worked well. Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuit Sandwich with a side of City Grits - The sandwich was solid, but I probably won't order the grits again. Chicken & Waffles with a side of Louisiana Gumbo - The gumbo was more like jambalaya. As someone with Louisiana roots, I'm skeptical when something is called "gumbo" but doesn't present itself as such. Spiked Caramel Cold Brew (seasonal) - Had to get an extra shot of Kahlua in it, and no regrets there! The kids' menu seemed pricier than I expected, but the total bill came to around $70, which wasn't terrible considering everything we ordered. Overall: This is one of those locations I'd probably visit more often if I lived in one of the nearby high-rises or was meeting friends and planned to Uber. As it stands, it's a decent spot but not one I'd go out of my way for.

The Food is great! Service ok. Weekend brunch is a must. A bit pricey but Highly recommended !!read more

This is a small and quaint spot, it has a small bar with a few seats. The bar looked to have a nice…read moreselection. The windows brought in so much natural light. They have a upstairs eating area also. This place is simple but cute. It was lunchtime and service was top tier. I was greeted once walking in and immediately seated. I must do better with remember names...smh because my server deserves all the recognition, I can say he was a Caucasian, older gentleman. He was amazing!!! He was so nice, knew the menu, made recommendations, and kept a check on me. I found that all the staff helped each other, if water got low, another staffer filled it, plates got empty, someone different may take them away. Everyone was really nice. Now let's get into the drinks and food.... Mimosa(peach) perfectly mixed. The gumbo was recommended and it was good, it had nice size shrimp. The calamari was really good also. For my entree, I had the Shrimp cescer salad, it was delicious... even after finishing it up later that evening because I was so full. I could and would recommend checking them out for sure.

Was chaperoning for high school band event and found myself in downtown GSU area. Upon entering…read morethis place, I recalled buying from food here many years ago but I forgot to leave review. Gumbo was solid. Large chunks of rotisserie chicken, andouille sausage and crawfish. To comes with a piece of garlic bread. The soup was seasons well. I can taste the spices but not too overwhelming. Friendly service from the people that work there.

This restaurant had some of the best jambalaya! This small, mom and pop shop was so incredibly…read moretasty. I was visiting from out of town and was craving some soul food and boy did this live up to the standards. I got the jambalaya, red beans with sausage & rice, and the voodoo chicken & Mac. Everything was so incredibly affordable with portion sizes that exceeded my expectations. I had left overs for days and I got the small sizes of everything! My favorite dish was definitely the jambalaya. The jambalaya was great for tasting all the meats. The Mac n cheese was so cheesy and fresh. My favorite meat however was definitely the sausage, however all the plates had some version with sausage. The employees were so kind and helpful and had great southern hospitality. The food was made fresh and took less than 10 minutes to make. If I'm ever back in the Atlanta area, I will be coming here again. Also great location in terms of downtown. Best food, best prices, and best portions!