We are new to the area and have been wanting to try this place for a while after one of our friends at church have been recommending it! We finally made it in this evening. The atmosphere is incredible! It's like an old country store with some good old-fashioned barbecue! Reminds me of a fun family reunion. The server was awesome, she was very kind, a young girl, maybe college age. I like to see all of the young employees working there serving tables! On our way to the restroom we met who I believe to be the owner. He was a very kind older gentleman and was a pleasure to speak with. Our food was quite delicious, no complaints. Next time we come in, I am definitely going to try the burger! read more

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One of the best BBQ spots I've had. Their hot sauce is very good and very spicy. It's on the table so you don't have to ask for it. The chili cheese burger is very good the fries are always a bit soggy but always enjoyable with some ranch dressing. The service is very nice and fast. You get to seat yourself and a waitress/waiter will be right with you. I like the decorations like the coke signs license plates and antique car parts and more. read more

Nasty restaurant this is rental space and not maintained, have had grease fires in the vent multiple times,roaches and dusty stay away..

Ambiance takes you to a small town, home cooked food. The service is nice, and food came at a nice speed. BBQ Sandwich was great, especially for $5. Onion rings were thickly battered, and the ranch was good. Overall, I'd go again. read more

Black Friday visit, about 4pm, three tables filled in the wholl restaurant. Waitress took the order of four of our five and walked away. We reminded her that she forgot to take the last order and she said, "he'll eat what I bring him". The manager approached and apologized for the teenage waitress, offered a free meal, but we turned it down. You can't speak to consumers any way you want for the price of a cold pork player of food. Manager was nice enough, but he seemed to think his waitress and her attitude was ok by him. Hard pass! read more

Food is horrible. Fried pickles are cooked in a bed of soggy heavy breading which is more like funnel cake batter and not in a good way. Pull chicken has zero flavor. Burger might as well be a bubba burger. Chicken fingers are frozen. How hard is it to bread your own chicken fingers...guess I should have know by the pickles. Coleslaw came from a can. Ribs were the only edible item and they were a 5/10. How has this place been around for as long as it has??? read more

Johnny's Barbeque - Fried crap - Barbeque Near Me - Powder Springs, Georgia

Tried this place on a Saturday night, we ordered hickory potato sweet potato fries and a rib plate. Every piece of food is cooked earlier in the day and reheated so my roast in my potato was extremely dry. I asked if I could send it back and was told no take home for later. I was trying to be nice, because not only was the meat overcooked and warmed up, but there were no seasonings involved in the cooking process at all. The place was very dirty very greasy floors. I see why this place tries to sell so much stuff. I can't imagine people come for the food. The management is super rude, and could care less if you come back they don't care if the food doesn't taste good they'll still make you pay even if you haven't eaten it!!! read more

I may be a bit bougie when it comes to bbq so please take my review with a grain of salt. If you're looking for a place with quick and affordable bbq this place is for you. I am not sure where else you will fine a slab of ribs for $13.99. Similar to a Sonny's BBQ if your local. If your looking for that low key spot with quality smoked meats and amazing bbq this place is not for you. The good news: affordable prices, friendly waitresses, and quite a few options. Bonus: you can also pickup a pair of cowboy boots, knives, overalls and bird seed during your visit. Bad news: low quality meats that are a bit on the dry side and covered with sauce. No brisket, and not many vegetable options. Overall I would recommend Jim and Nicks, never thought those words would leave my mouth but I am a quality over quantity kind of guy. Seems like a family owned spot that had success over the years but has failed to adapt over time. read more

After reading a outstanding review we gave this place a try. We invited guest to join us and I was so embarrassed. I have only two thing good to say about our experience. 1. The gentleman working the floor was so nice and outgoing. 2. The waitress was so efficient and sweet personality. The food was the most disappointing warmed up left overs we have ever had to pay for. Also the cleanliness of this restaurant would be enough to not go back. If you do choose to go to this establishment be very careful of the tile floor it is so greasy someone is bound to fall. I truly took a week before I left a review this poor it is the last think I wish to do. read more

Great BBQ and people. It's tough to compete in BBQ in this area because there are a number of very good places to eat. This is the best!

The food was ok but it came out super fast, fresh, and everything was correct. Our waitress, Sydney, was supper attentive and did a great job at making sure our drinks were always full. The next time we return we will definitely be asking for Sydney. read more

This place was disgusting we ordered the ribs and they were dry and chewy like they were old and sitting under a heat lamp the fries were stale and cold the baked potatoes were hard and cold would not even melt the butter the floors were greasy and had food all over them do not waste your time or money. Also the owner is rude and yells at the waitress he does not care if you come back or not said that himself this place needs to close it's the worst BBQ I have ever even tried to eat. read more

First time we had great service and food. The second time we went service was horrible and inattentive while the food was mildly mediocre. The Brunswick stew was very watery read more

Johnny's has improved the flavor of their onion rings, their hickory fries with pulled pork, and their ribs. Their quantity of food combined with their low prices makes them unbeatable. A great value and a throwback to bygone times. read more

Convenient location. Happy waitresses. Food was hot. Service was quick. Just an unusual bbq restaurant that sells hunting stuff like pocket knives, gun boxes, boots and such. Barbecue was more vinegary than sweet, but good. Just the right amount to go with my baked sweet potato. Had to take off a star because waitress went to her next task and forgot to get me a fresh ice tea to go. When I got up to the register to ask for her, she came to apologize and got me the tea. But that was waiting for about 5 mins. Oh well, life goes on. read more

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Good traditional middle ga bbq. Nice vinegar based sauce. This is a very comforting place for me like walking into a restaurant from 30 years ago. The meat and sauce are good and you don't need much more. If they had homemade desserts I would have gone 5 stars. read more

I used to eat at Johnny's a lot. We tried it again recently with friends. While some elements were still good (hamd cut fries, homemade dressing, hamburger steak) the bbq sandwich was not that good. It was clear the bun and meat were microwaved. Meat was dry and had no sauce at all. I'd try it again because of their strong history but I hope the owners see this and take it as feedback to not "phone it in" on the que. read more

The country folks here are sweet as pie. The decor is awesome and there's even a train going around the whole top border of the restaurant. The food is good too! I give their sweet tea a 7/10 Bc it could've been stronger and sweeter it was a tad watery for my taste. The prices are also very reasonable. We will be back weekly I'm sure! read more

Johnny's Barbeque - Pork hickory fries with ranch - Barbeque Near Me - Powder Springs, Georgia

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Food was just okay, not much really to say, positive or negative. Tonight was my first time trying Johnny's and I was skeptical as the recent reviews have been mostly negative, but I didn't have an outstandingly bad experience. I ordered the chicken tenders with fries and coleslaw. Everything was relatively tasteless. While I enjoyed the texture and softness of the fries, they were a little too greasy and had next to no salt or seasoning whatsoever on them. The same seasoning issue is present with the chicken. Speaking of the chicken, the breading wasn't really crispy at all, it just seemed mundane in comparison to other chicken tenders I've had (although this is a barbeque joint, not a chicken joint, so I'll give them a slight pass on that). The coleslaw was, again, lacking in any depth and was just okay. My whole meal can be summed up with "okay". I got honey mustard with my order and ended up using quite a bit of it to add flavor to the fries and tenders, but I'm a firm believer you should be able to eat a meal with or without dips/condiments and it should still have some degree of flavor. This meal didn't. I can't really comment on the service or ambiance of the location itself as my meal was delivered to me, but from what I've heard it's a homey place, and I was a little disappointed that my meal didn't really stand out like I thought it would. Maybe next time I'll order barbeque, but as for this meal it's a solid 3/5. read more

Ya'll need to check out this place for atmosphere and food! Damn good pork but the ribs were cooked a little too long read more

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Dry, cold and unflavored meats. Terrible experience. Worst restaurant of my life. Hospital food is better, but excellent service.

I've always loved this place. Good staff, good food, doesn't have that "chain" feel like Jim n Nick's. Oh, speaking of which, Jim n nicks is STILL on their limited "covid menu". Ie, it has nothing to do with covid, they just found a way to save a few bucks. Johnny's is definitely the better choice. My inlaws always ask to go there when they're in town. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESS read more

This place reminded me of the BBQ places back home in Texas. I had the ribs and chopped beef sandwich. The ribs were really good. Did not need no bbq sauce!! Awesome ribs!! But, the chopped beef sandwich had a strong vinegar taste. I am not a big fan of vinegar bbq. Next time I go there, I will get TWO racks of ribs! The reason I gave it a 4 instead of the 3 was due to the awesome ribs, and due to I did not sample there sausage, and I do not think it would be fair to really penalize them on the vinegar based bbq due to that is an individual taste preference on style of bbq. read more

I ordered for the first time and I was very disappointed. I got the Sheriff's plate. The ribs were so hard and dried out they were not edible. I did order before they closed and I guess they just gave me some ribs that had been sitting around all day. The hickory fries would have been great but I had to re-cook them. read more

The food is ok, the bbq chicken and Brunswick stew are good, everything else is so so to blah, the fries are always greasy and limp, won't do takeout anymore, orders are often wrong and the people are not very friendly, they've never been rude just not friendly, seems to me they have too many kids working there who don't really care, So against my better judgement I ordered takeout, it was wrong, again, I wouldn't write except the girl wanted to argue that I didn't order a potato ... I hate the fries at Johnny's, there's no way I "forgot" to order a potato, but whatever, read more

Johnny's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Powder Springs, Georgia

Such great food. We love coming here. The barbeque is terrific and the sides are wonderful. I love their home cut french fries. Their brunswick stew is so good. The staff is so very friendly. Its usually crowded and during the pandemic that's made us leary about coming more often but we enjoy coming here very much. read more

The place is crammed and there is a lot to look it. The salad was good but that's about as good as it gets. Flavorless food and below average meat. Waste of money and will definitely not be returning. read more

The meal was great and the dining room was well spaced so that we could eat and have distance. Delicious meal!! read more

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By far the worst ribs, BBQ sauce, coleslaw & fries I have ever tasted. You know it's bad when you don't even want your money back. I Just want to be as far away from the place as possible. Unfortunately, it will be my first and last time dinning here. Ribs- dry as hell. Extremely Smoky to the point it was burnt/ over cooked and very bland. BBQ sauce. Watery and bland. It was like an oily soup with no flavor. Coleslaw- yuck!!! Bland and tasteless. It lacked everything that makes coleslaw. Fries- the greasiest and extremely soggy. Unfortunately everything I order was not edible and thrown away. Pros about this place is the cashier was friendly and the owner is understanding and compassionate so that goes a long way. It's just unfortunate the food did not match the customer service. read more

During the virus crisis, this restaurant is doing a strong business with carry out orders. The decor is rustic and food is delicious. Every bbq item is smoked onsite, and servings are generous. read more

I have been eating bar b que and Stew for 45 years and this by far is the worst I have ever had. Could not finish the plate. Pork bland, sauce terrible and this isn't Stew its tomato soup. Will never stop here again. Score is really a minus 4 read more

Johnny's Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Powder Springs, Georgia

I found this place online, and it was really close. I recently had ribs and a baked potato and it was amazing (not from this restaurant) so I wanted it again. The ribs were actually smoked which I thought was a good sign but they were missing lots of flavor, and to make matters a little worse they were cold. :( The sauce in the plate had potential but it was very watery. The staff was very nice so I think next time I'll try to go inside and dine. I may have a much better experience with the food. read more

I love this place. This is definitely in my top 5 favorite barbeque restaurants. Great tea as well was great brunswick stew. The atmosphere is rustic country. The waitresses are as sweet as molasses. The bathroom is in need of an overhaul, but it is kept clean. read more

This place not only sucks, but puts the "UCKS" in sucks! Mediocre food AT BEST, but waited nearly 40 minutes for our food and the owner was hardly apologetic... read more

My family eats Johnny's 2-3 times a month. It's not the best bbq I've ever had, but it's good and it's consistent. I've never really had a bad experience. I've only ever had the bbq pork so I can't comment on any other entree, however, the salads and slaw are always tasty and fresh. You also can't beat their prices for what you get. read more

Hit or miss restaurant. Never enough servers. The place is years overdue an extensive cleaning. Windows filthy,napkin dispensers disgusting, condiment lids nasty. read more

This place is still amazing! I Had the hickory fries these are a staple here, my favorite, how can you beat fries topped with cheese and pulled pork! The onion rings are always fresh and not a lot of batter on them. They are perfect! Finally we had the ribs, they have a great smoke flavor with a light sauce on them, they were fantastic!!! read more

My family and I have dined here several times in the past but as of Friday, Feb. 5, that will no longer be the case. In the past I had always ordered the 8 oz ribeye and it was always decent. Friday night I ordered the Ribeye and I made sure that I asked the waitress how they were. Did they have a lot of fat or grizzle, etc. to wish she replied no they were very good. When she sit the steak in front of me I just couldn't believe it. First of all you would have to had a magnifying glass to see it. I don't believe it was 8 oz. more like 6 and it was paper thin with a LOT of fat and grizzle. My son was with me and I didn't want to make a scene by sending it back so I kept my mouth shut and tried to eat it. I maybe got 2 or 3 bites of steak off of it. I left the grizzle and fat. Well when we got to the register the lady rings it up as 16.50 instead of 14.50 as was stated on the menu and I ask her why and she said that there was a up charge on beef. Hello, don't you think you need to change it on your menu? She said it would cost a fortunate to do that and the waitress should have told us but she didn't. Wasn't worth 14.50 much less 16.50. I asked to speak to the owner and he was very nasty acting like he didn't believe anything I said. Like I was trying to get out of paying for the steak. Even went as far as asking me to show him where I was sitting, which I did and he saw it and still acted like I was lying. Ended up that I had to make a scene anyway so I should have sent it back in the first place. So much for doing the right thing and in case you are wondering I did pay 14.50 for the steak that I couldn't eat. I guess the owner thought he was really doing something taking 2 dollars off and trying to make ME look like the idiot. He just lost my family's business and several more. You don't try to make your customers look like idiots and get away with it. I would stay away from them. Their food is certainly not that great and I should have taken pictures but was upset and just didn't think about it at the time. read more

Johnny's Barbecue in Powder Springs has been around a good number of years, though it's changed hands several times during that time. The atmosphere is typical "Old West Cobb". Very rustic and basic inside, with a wait staff that is a cross between the crusty, and girls who Hooters would not hire for whatever reason. Patrons can vary from "city folk" who have moved further into the burbs to avoid the city issues, to entire families dressed in hunting camouflage, fresh back from killing things dead (yeehaw). Sometimes it's fun to put up with the food just to people watch. The food is typical BBQ fare - grilled chicken, BBQ sandwiches, beef, etc. While the meats are ok, the fries may times come out dripping with grease - enough to cause any cardiologist to have a panic attack. I mean.. GREASE. Several people I know locally joke that when they're having problems um, "being regular", they just go to Johnny's and eat the fries and poof - problem solved! I choose not to. Service from the hooters... er.. waitresses, is ok. When it gets busy they get kind of scatterbrained. I've seen worse. When eating in, it's considered by some to be one of those, "well, there's nothing else close by", types of places. The biggest problem is ordering takeout from this place. Of the last several times we've ordered things to-go, there have been mistakes on every single order. Sometimes it may be something as minor as asking for extra sour cream and they actually put less than normal in the bag. Sometimes you order a baked potato (which they seem to run out of regularly) and you get fries instead. A few times you get an item that is entirely different than what you ordered. They also put takeout potatoes (again, when they have them) in your box still wrapped in aluminum foil, and then cut them open from the top - these leaves small aluminum shavings inside the potato... YUM! Just what your digestive track ordered... metal in your intestines! Um... no. Ok, so, the place is cheap, the food won't KILL you (other than metal in your takeout potatoes, that is), and it's not the worst stuff in the world. I just can't rate them any better than this. There are far too many issues with takeout and grease in some of the items to give them more. I give it a "eat at your own risk and I told you so" kind of place. read more

Visited Johnny's on a rainy day for lunch. The place was packed. Their prices are amazing! I had a hamburger ($2.25) and fries ($1.95). To my surprise, the fries are homemade and they tasted very good. My husband had the pork platter which included a pork sandwich (very tasty pulled pork), fries and coleslaw ($5.65). Our server was Shelley and she was very prompt and courteous. Thank you Shelley! We will definitely be back. The country store recalled me of old times. I loved the choo choo train model that goes around the whole restaurant space. read more