The log cabin atmosphere with a hint of hickory smoke give the place a warm and welcoming ambiance. I visited about 9:30AM on a Friday in early February. About a third of the tables had patrons, and I was able to be seated right away. They have a combination of booths and tables with the back room able to seat some larger parties. I ordered the Country Steak & Sausage Gravy 2 Egg Platter. It came with a cat head biscuit and the country fried steak was small and about the same diameter as the biscuit (see photo). But since it came with a muffin, and I added a side of 2 sausage patties, the meal was still filling. All items seemed to be good quality, properly cooked, and had decent flavors. The square blueberry "muffin" was very moist and a great flavor. They use big tumblers for soft drinks. The only item that wasn't great was the lemon slices in my drink: the rind was spotty and tinged with brown and the fruit texture and color showed too much age. My server was very inattentive and spent too much time watching the big screen TV. It took her a long time to take my order, she provided no refills, did not check in during my meal for any needs (the jelly caddy had two empty sections and my table had no strawberry jelly), it took a long time to get my check, and a long time to process payment. read more

J.R.'s Log House Restaurant - Country Steak and Sausage Gravy 2 Egg Platter with side of 2 sausage patties added - Barbeque Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

We came in for lunch on Friday. Alyssa was nice and on point. Ambiance is rustic, with that old South charm like Hickory House. The BBQ is as good as ever and the cucumber salad was incredibly good! I'm trying to be healthy so I can only come here periodically. The daily veggies are the way to go if on a healthy diet but ask how they are prepared first. read more

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Atypical BBQ with a chunky saucy sauce. It was so different and I had to scratch my head a bit and figure out if I liked it or loved it. I think I'm still scratching my head. I like this place and would totally come back! Ribs are fall off the bone and more moist than dry. It was a good experience for me. Service was no nonsense, get you in and out and I'm ok with that also. Parking was easy in their private lot. read more

J.R.'s Log House Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Norcross, Georgia

The outside has an ambiance of its own. It's a big log cabin with red letters and yellow awnings. It stands out, in a good way. The service is friendly and fast. I ordered the special which was brisket with collard greens and field peas. The brisket wasn't cooked long enough. It was too rubbery and didn't just fall apart with your fork. You had to get at it hard with your knife. It was bland unfortunately. The greens weren't much better. They really needed seasoning. The field peas were the shining star here. I did try the cornbread, but it was too dry, like the brisket. It's like they precook everything and let it sit out and dry. People would rather wait longer for a better product. read more

Food was Mid Service was great! Ambiance was sufficient I had driven past many times and finally gave it a try....Doubt there will be a second time. B A S I C read more

This was good! Not my favorite ever but definitely tasted good. Going to try the breakfast next.

As we walked in the age of the place is very apparent, it could use a refreshing. I had a bbq pork sandwich, my wife the bbq pork platter. It was okay, was surprised to see my sandwich was wrapped, probably assembled earlier in the day. The sides were lacking seasoning, the greens needed some pork or something. The Brunswick stew was like it had been blended smooth destroying the vegetables and pulverizing the meat. It's a style I've had before but don't care for. The waitress had a gruff attitude but was efficient. We won't be back. read more

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Service was terrible. Beef brisket was like shoeleather. My wife's chicken was overcooked and small portion. Took forever to get food.

Used to be my go to place for breakfast. Last 2 times it has been horrible! Cold food and tasteless. Coffee is just hot brown water.. No taste. Seems as though they are trying to run all their old regulars off with bad quality fare. Services still good with pleasant waitresses who are always ready to refill water or coffee. Not going back! I will drive the extra miles to Cracker Barrel. read more

Ok guys this place here... where do I start. On yesterday sept 17 2023 I arrived at restaurant for dinner and wasn't impressed. I started with the onion rings and they were delicious. I ordered the 2 meat plate brisket and ribs with sides of baked beans and potato salad. Brisket was very dry and paper thinly sliced. Ribs and sliced brisket lacked a smoky flavor leading me to believe the bbq is cooked in an oven. The baked beans were just ok, and the potato salad was just flat out not good! The service is also slow. Parking is good and place is clean... Will I be making a return visit.? Methinks not... read more

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I love their barbecue and their sauces as well as their fresh vegetables and their Brunswick's too. I don't much care for the peach cobbler, but it's better than no cobbler. read more

Parking: large lot, easy to park. Service: sat us immediately. Good job staying on top of refills, taking our order. Prompt for sure. Drinks: fountain. All good Barbecue: not the best. I would not order the brisket again. Dry and tough. The bottom was black, so I'm guessing they reheated it on a frying pan or something. No real flavor. Pork. Ok, average. Not great, but I'd order it again. Sides: greens were pretty good. The stew was good as well. Service is good, prices are good, but there's nothing outstanding about the pork or brisket. read more

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Just classic home cooking and quality service. Nothing fancy in a great way!! Decor is same as I remember as at 7 years old - I'm 44 now. Competition BBQ folks, go easy. There are many other great places if that's what you seek. Love this place for what it is. read more

Best bbq and Brunswick stew in the world! Have been eating there since it opened and before that Old Huvkory where JR started out in the 60's have been to lots off other bbq restaurants but they are the very best ! Nobody can make that kitchen nd of Brunswick stew! read more

I haven't had barbecue this good since I lived in Dallas! The chicken was absolutely delicious and juicy and right at the perfect smoke

Drove 2 hrs to Atl, found out my favorite restaurant growing up was still in business and came directly here...FAIL- closed at 4pm ON A SATURDAY during the peak shopping season (day after black Friday) and college football. WTH kind of restaurant closes on a Saturday evening during the peak of dining out days of the week? read more

My best friend, Phillip Miller and I go to this restaurant every Tuesday morning for Bible study and breakfast with the men's group at North Atlanta Church Of Christ and really love it!!!!!!! We were recommend this place!!!!!!! It's great for groups and for meetings!!!!!!! read more

A great old fashioned breakfast and brunch establishment, that serves it up to order. read more

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For the decades that we have been going to JR's log House restaurant on Peachtree Corners our family has experience, consistent quality, food, and service. The barbecue was outstanding the breakfast items always satisfy. My favorite go to is the barbecue omelette.. you can't beat Howard's special for value. Whenever my kids come home to visit from school, they want to go to JR's ! Thank you for always being there for us read more

I was so happy to find this place a few months back. My fiancé and I rarely go out to eat anymore, because of COVID obviously, but we were out running errands one day and decided we would try to find a place to grab a bite if we could pull it off safely. We were originally going to try to do Sunday brunch at The Flying Biscuit nearby, but boy, was that a mistake! That place was packed, COVID or not, and there was a line out the door with a 45-minute wait. We were already hungry and didn't want to risk the potential exposure from the crowd, so we decided to see what else was nearby that we haven't really tried. This place popped up on our suggestions, so we thought we'd give it a shot. We never knew this place was tucked away in the corner that it's at - a hidden gem really. It was not nearly as crowded as the other restaurant, as we could see from the outside lot, so we decided to go for it - agreeing again to leave at any point if we felt unsafe in terms of potential exposure. When we got inside we were thankful there was plenty of room to spread out and everyone was abiding by CDC guidelines. We ended up ordering the onion rings to share, soup and side salad for my starters, the country fried steak with green beans and macaroni for me, and the bacon burger with macaroni on the side for my love. The meal came with cornbread and we ordered apple cobbler a la mode for dessert. Everything was great! I don't think there's one thing we didn't like. I love the style of onion rings that they make - perfectly crispy in a tower. My country fried steak and mac were especially good - you can taste the difference when it's homemade and less processed for sure. The portions are huge here, so expect leftovers like we had. There were no real issues at any point of the meal. Our waitress was sweet and attentive the whole time. I found part of an apple stem and seeds in the cobbler, but the waitress was nice enough to comp us for it. At least we knew that meant they were using fresh apples! Overall, it was a great experience - comfort food in a cozy setting, like a Cracker Barrel vibe, but with even more down-home vibes and cooking. Can't wait to try other items from here. Maybe, we'll try the drive-thru out front next time - a nice touch for safety and convenience in these times. I highly recommend this spot for an affordable, no frills, good value, comfort food brunch if you're ever at a loss. read more

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Just moved to the area and stumbled upon this place! So glad I found them. The sausage biscuit was delicious and really had that southern flavor to it. The cheese grits were also really tasty. There was no wait and was helped as soon as I walked in. I will be back! read more

Great breakfast , Awesome fast and friendly service in a country place interior. Highly recommended for breakfast and the BBQ is great too... read more

A true example of what America can do with guts and determination: a business, reliably delivering top-quality product and top-quality service, built from the ground up by an entrepreneur who never compromised on excellence. This is my preferred breakfast place. Come to think of it, it's also my preferred lunch and dinner place, too, when I'm looking for American fare. The vibe is always "Come on in!" with a smile. It's like Chick-Fil-A's famous level of service with a good bit more individual personality. And they're reliable. I don't know a single time when they were ever "in the weeds," even during rushes. Oh, and one of only **TWO PLACES IN GEORGIA** that consistently turns out perfect Over-Medium eggs with the whites cooked through and the yolk thick and flowing. Waffle House could learn quite a few things from J.R.'s. So come on in and treat yourself to some great American fare that's reasonably priced when everything else isn't. Thanks to everyone at J.R.'s who work so very hard to consistently turn out quality at a time when everyone else is shrinking their offerings, lowering the quality of their ingredients, and raising their prices above what the Supply Tree (it's not a chain) demands. read more

The food was inedible. Dry meat and the flavor of the sides was horrendous. The only thing that was good was their banana pudding.

Stew is really good. Ribs are good and meaty. Food was ready quick. Server are very nice and remember you. Been in Norcross since the 80's. Have eaten there for years and never had a bad meal. Will eat there again. read more

I hate even giving this office 2 stars as I feel it is too high of a score. I took my team here for lunch. I asked the waitress multiple times if the country fried steak came in chicken. She assured me it was chicken. When the meal arrive it was beef and not chicken. When I pointed out to the waitress that it was not chicken her reply was "steak is chicken" wow. I sent the meal back and addressed my complaint to the manager. After speaking with the manager it was obvious that he really didn't care. After all is said and done I was still charged for a meal I sent back. Buyer beware you have been warned. read more

Used to be so good. Service has gotten worse every time I come in. The bbq has gotten expensive. It is not in the same league as City BBQ, Fox Brothers, Loyal Q, Cue BBQ or even Sonnys BBQ. Their breakfast has gotten worse, used to give you a nice thick cut of bacon, now it is paper thin and taste like it was made 2 days ago. I am done. read more

In all honesty, not my favorite BBQ restaurant but it is not horrible. The place inside looks like an outdated log cabin and bit dark and dreary. When we first arrived, the place was empty so I was not expecting much but the staff was very welcoming and our waitress Jessica was the sweetest. All of us in my group chose the the pick 2 meats and 2 sides combo and they were just ok. Part of my food was somewhat cold/lukewarm and the other was burning hot. Portions were large, presentation ok and flavor... a bit lacking but not the worst, just decent. As we were there, more dinners began to fill the restaurant, all were mostly an older crowd but many seemed to be loyal and regulars to the place so that must mean they must be doing something right. I don't know if I'd go back on my own but if someone I know wants to eat there, I am not opposed either. read more

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Maybe once upon a time this place was great. Maybe once upon a time there wasn't much else around. Regardless, I don't know how they've remained open as long as they have if what should have been a can't miss staple of any decent BBQ joint--the classic pulled pork plate--was as mediocre as mine was...which included the weird chunky BBQ sauce. When I moved to California, I often missed how I could find excellent BBQ everywhere in Atlanta...even the less beloved spots in Atlanta still were superior to what was considered "the best" in California. The sad pile of mush I received at J.R.'s more resembled soggy cereal, and again, the unusual chunky "sauce" lacked all of the zing and excitement of the sauces one usually finds at a legit Q spot. read more

I always drive by here and see so many cars, so I wanted to try it! I suppose their barbecue is really good, but I tried their breakfast and it was just okay. I got the "Everything" omelette but it seemed it was just piled full of ham, onions, and a ton of green peppers. It didn't feel very balanced and it definitely didn't feel like it had everything. All in all I had a good meal, but if and when I come back, I would try their lunch and barbecue. read more

It's one of our favorite breakfast places!!! Tender cat head biscuits with scrumptious sausage gravy. The real star is always the eggs-anywhich way you want them fixed! Faves are over easy with cheese on top or lightly scrambled. Service is always fast, attentive, and welcoming. JR's is literally a log cabin with mixed lanterns hung throughout!. Wooden benches and tables, lots of tvs, and a bar round out the decor. read more

JR's is always so yummy and the employees are so attentive which is why we love to eat here. I plan breakfasts and lunch monthly visits for our club here because of the service and the attention they give to customers. Wonderful! read more

They have great breakfast, and that's about the only thing they have. They need to serve it all day, I came around 11 to get some biscuits and gravy and the lady tells me it's past breakfast.. please... you can pull that shit out the back I'd pay extra , I drove off with the lady persistent that I buy something in the lunch menu.. yeah no read more

This weak restaurant gets no stars but yelp required something so I'll put 1. The service was horrible and the staff didn't understand the true meaning of CUSTOMER SERVICE. My husband and I were treated quite unfairly and will never patronize that place again. I could go on but I'll stop there b/c I doubt it makes a difference. read more

We ended up here due to a mix up in the Pappadeaux location. We were meeting friends for birthday brunch and confirmed they were at the Alpharetta location. That's a bit far so we cancelled and came here. We haven't eaten here in 6 or 7yrs but nothing has changed. I ordered veggie omelette with hash browns and my husband ordered the Leonard's Favorite which consist of 1 pancake (huge) meat of choice, 2 eggs. Total for both meals $15. Parking is tight but worth the wait. Our waitress Philesa was awesome! We hadn't been seated for 5 min and she was there taking our drink order. Food was out within 10 min. read more

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Breakfast, cat head biscuits, blueberry muffins! Breakfast is wonderful. Never had bbq but it smells really good. Dining room used in movies. Go guess which series's. read more

Highlights: Good food and nice staff We got: Hot cake, really big! Tasty :) Hectors everything omelette with ham, cheese, onions, green peppers. A lot of ham. Big portion. Biscuits were a bit dry and stale. Blueberry muffins were more like blueberry cakes? Loaf cakes? I don't know if they're muffins. Nonetheless, pretty good but not enough blueberries. Overall, pretty good food/place for breakfast/brunch and really nice staff. It's not the best nor is it terrible. Just a pretty average solid spot. I'd say 5.5 Gryffindor points out of 10. read more

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Food was overpriced for what we had for breakfast. Tons of seating and pleasant staff. Not many options in the location.

Overall meh. Always suspicious of BBQ place where the sauce is already mixed in. Another flag, the menu and our waiter both recommend ordering your meat chopped rather than sliced. I had the brisket sandwich and it was OK, but doesn't compare to Heirloom or Socks Love. Side-note, every TV there was tuned to FOX news. read more

I'm not one to usually leave a review but let me tell you The picture I uploaded was my entire meal it is a breakfast bowl They got three stars because it tasted okay. Not great but okay. But this little cup and little square of a muffin for $11 is outrageous. Someone needs to do something about bigger portions. I am now going down the road to get something else to eat because I'm still hungry I can go to waffle House and get at least twice what I just got for the same price read more

J.R.'s Log House Restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Norcross, Georgia