I'm honestly a little upset it took me this long to try this cafe! It was pretty full when we arrived, but we were still seated quickly and the food came out fast. I ordered the chicken pot pie and it was AMAZING -- flavorful, comforting, and perfectly cooked. Definitely one of the better ones I've had. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was welcoming, and the service was friendly from start to finish.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, a great experience and I'll definitely be back. read more

Just awful. We only waited under five minutes to be seated, which was perfectly fine, given the crowded busy restaurant. We were shown to our table and given menus. No water, no silver. And there we sat, completely unattended, no servers, no curious staff ... no nothing ... for 24 minutes. We left. What a sorry way to treat customers. read more

Best Mac & Cheese ever. I like to consider myself a mac & cheese connoisseur of sorts. Most mac & cheese is typically gooey and cheesy but not anything truly exemplary. However, this mac & cheese is truly phenomenal. I have had a lot of mac & cheese in my life and genuinely, nothing compares to Ok Cafe's mac & cheese. Incredible cheesy perfection. When dining in I'll usually get their thanksgiving plate with turkey/sweet potato. I like that their turkey isn't dry... I also love how they consider mac & cheese a "vegetable" on their menu. Their cornbread is also good (your classic crumbly cornbread). Grilled cheese is also solid. Honestly, haven't had anything here that I wouldn't mind ordering again. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a homey spot and always consistent food and good service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I cannot stress how delicious their mac & cheese is. One of my favorite meals ever. read more

OK Cafe - To-go container mac and cheese - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

My wife and I dined at OK Cafe on Sat. (06/27/26). We come here for breakfast about once every other month. The food was delicious and the waitress (Cashier #111: Shayla) was exceptional. She made sure that our dining experience was excellent and through her kind smile, demeanor, and thoughtful skills as a waitress, it certainly was. Please give this woman a RAISE! I'm a retired Professor of Law and History, so please give her the link to my critical thinking website: www.EllisWashingtonReport.com. It has over 27 million views and is noted both nationally and internationally to help children and students (ages 8-108) to learn to problem solve and to better understand Politics, Literature, History, Law, Economics, Science and Philosophy by thinking outside the box. Feel free to share this link with all interested workers at OK Cafe with my regards! read more

Just tried OK Cafe. It was Okay I like the location. Easy access after church. Mac and cheese is good and corn bread. I will come back again for breakfast. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the old school Ambiance[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We came here on a Sunday afternoon and it was crowded but we managed to get seated right away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place remained me of an old school diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our waitress was awesome and gave us recommendations and kept our drinks full. From the time we ordered to the time our food showed up was less than ten minutes. The food was great and the portion size was large. Overall it was a good experience but next time I'll order from the takeaway side. The takeaway side has items I like that's not on the menu. For example, fried okra. read more

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We had breakfast on a Sunday. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. We went early, so no wait time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The dining area was clean and orderly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the croissant sandwich and home fries, husband had the french toast breakfast. Food came out timely and was good. I will note, the prices are a bit steep, I wanted the burrito, but couldn't justify the $17 cost. It's a tourist town, so it's expected that it's a bit costly, but not really justified for some of the options. I meant to grab a photo of the newer menu & prices, but now realize I forgot. read more

Admittedly I don't get the hype. Old cafe with simple food. Stopped in briefly and tried tenders, fries, jalapeños fried cheese, and more. Lots of unrecognizable sauces etc. Didn't try them but they do serve mimosas at least. Three stars for lovely server and clean bathroom. read more

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Mary Mac's Tea Room, Bones, the Varsity, OK Cafe. If you are from Atlanta you know these icons. OK Cafe is one of those Atlanta institutions that, when you hear the name, you know EXACTLY where you are. In the heart of the ritzy West Paces Ferry area of Atlanta/ Buckhead, just off I-75 South. I have been coming here for 39 years since the beginning when visiting my Aunt and Uncle off of West Paces Ferry. This is the quintessential diner/family spot with lots of comfort food options. My go to for dinner is usually pot roast or a burger. But we came for breakfast and they do breakfast RIGHT! Come hungry whenever you come! I had an omelette with potatoes and a biscuit and a short stack of griddle cakes. The griddle cakes were bigger than I've seen in most places. Fluffy and perfect! Our service has always been excellent, quick and efficient. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is spotless![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] (Most recent score 100!) [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of table sizes and great for large parties from what I could see.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]You will find some beautiful folk art and other pieces all over the walls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My favorite is the one I snapped below. Really cool textured painting of Atlanta showing the most identifiable spots in Atlanta. I cannot express enough how much I enjoy this place every time we come here. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food is always perfect and the service and decor are memorable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You must add this place if you ever visit Atlanta! It IS Atlanta. read more

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Best diner I've ever been too. The service was gracious and everything I tasted was delicious

Think of this place as an upscale local diner. Even though it seemed there were many people waiting to be seated, my fiancé and I did not wait more than 5 minutes to be seated. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They gave us a big table, but we suggested sitting at the bar since that table could be reserved for others with more people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had a regular scrambled egg breakfast, and it was good. I also really liked the OJ since it was all natural. The only thing I didn't like was the potatoes. They were too condimented for my taste. read more

Finally made it to Ok Cafe which was amazing!! We came here after seeing a movie on a Saturday night and it was PACKED. We had to wait about 20-30 minutes for a table for 3. Once seated I got the house made cherry cola and omg it was stunning. You could tell it was homemade with the red tint and it was crisp and refreshing. For my meal I got the fried chicken with Mac and cheese and green beans it was so yummy. Delicious southern cooking in a charming restaurant. My only complaint was I wished the green beans were seasoned more. We split the strawberry shortcake for dessert and it was light and delicious. Yummy! read more

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My luncheon companion and I went to OK CAFE, a place I havent been to in a long time. It had a massive fire a few years back and had been rebuilt. WOWZA!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is now way larger than before but still has ample parking.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We entered through the backdoor through their newly added cafeteria style to go room[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. There in addition to refrigerated cases, they had almost the whole lunch menu laid out. I saw what I ultimately ordered and it all looked fresh and yummy. The wait staff hustled with purpose and efficiency. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a new room whose central theme is a huge tree coming up from the floor with money attached to all branches like leaves. They clearly wanted a dramatic focal point and they hit the mark.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Their expanded curving lunch bar accommodates a lot of folks comfortably. The prices were mid range and the portions more than ample. Anytime of day oe night, OK is the OK place to get a fix for superb southern style home cooking. read more

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Went to OK Cafe for the first time in years (since before the fire) and got the crab/crawfish cake special. I'm always leery, having lived in Maryland for several years and love a real crab cake. I asked if it was lump crab meat and not all filler, and was told yes. They were ok, but no lump crab. The squash soufflé was really good and the sweet potato was delicious. I should have known better, hence the 4 stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was as I remember, and very busy for 2:30![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was quick, server was nice and might stop back one day. read more

We had an OK time here! Arrived when there was almost no wait, but the process of putting yourself on their seating list was a little odd, since there were tons of people crowding around the sign in sheet to pay their bill. Once seated, the service was pretty good and the food was nicely prepared and offered in large portions. I would go back! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is always busy!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great food and service each and every time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did realize this time that there is a bathroom in the back as well as the front.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

OK Cafe - Mixed dark and white meat turkey and dressing, collards and squash casserole $22 - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food is good every time I go the staff is always friendly and has good service and [[HIGHLIGHT]]keeps the place looking clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place has been open for years and the food still delicious. Great place for comfort southern food . I had the meatloaf this time and it was juicy and full of flavor . Highly recommend for comfort southern food! read more

OK Cafe - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

A cool find with delicious food! This spot is right off of I-75 and we were seated right away around 2:30 on a Saturday. The restaurant has two sides- one is a take away bar and has some different options than the restaurant menu and about $12/lb. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant is cutely themed with a retro diner vibe, including the servers and cooks in old school uniforms.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu is southern fare and let me tell you, is some of the more flavorful southern food you'll find in any restaurant! We loved the flavors of everything we ordered- the pork chop, the Mac and cheese, the collards, the squash casserole, the black-eyed peas, and and the country-fried steak. All delicious! We will definitely back during our next adventures through Atlanta! read more

Ok cafe is a misnomer to me. It's not just OK , it never is . It's easy to access right off I75 but the food is far better than OK. Yes it's a cafe but I had a burger here and it was amazing . Also the meatloaf sandwiches are delicious!! It's almost worth a drive here even if you are farther away . read more

The chicken pot pie not has shredded chicken! Harder to eat and to much gravy Bring back the old recipe read more

OK Cafe is so cute! The interior is in a retro 50's style with cute booths and servers in old timey waitress and waiter clothes. The food is classic southern cooking. I had the country fried steak with Mac and cheese and collard greens. All were very tasty. The cornbread was very moist and delicious too. There is ample space inside and they have in big letters on the wall that you'll never have more than a 10 minute wait to be seated, which I found to be true even though I was there on a weekend. Next time in the Atlanta area, I'll definitely stop by again. read more

OK Cafe - Country Fried Steak. Triple Cheese Macaroni. Collard Greens. - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Love the great food at OK Cafe! Always excellent service! Always a pleasant experience with good staff and patrons. Have enjoyed coming here for years! read more

1- seated quickly by friendly hostess 2-order taken quickly by friendly waitress in a cute uniform. 3-coffee is good , served with real cream. 4 - ordered ham and eggs, food came out in a normal amount of time. 5- diner themed diner. Lots of professional people dining here on a Wednesday morning. Weekend crowd is probably different. This is a diner restaurant in an upscale neighborhood so prices and quality reflect that. 6- eggs were cooked exactly as I ordered them and the city ham, no country ham in the menu, was good and served hot. The grits are phenomenal. Creamy , without a gritty texture. Not watery and just the right amount of butter. The grits are cooked by someone who understands grits. The only complaint was the store bought biscuit. I have no problem with store bought biscuits as it is expedient for the restaurant. The issue was mine was served cool and not hot. Otherwise 5-star breakfast experience. I only ate half so not worth complaining. This is a nice clean fast service highly quality food experience. Definitely worth a visit for breakfast if you are near the neighborhood. I will be back. read more

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great burger and a great lunch. wish I had taken pictures and totally forgot. the service was quick, place your order at the counter and they will send you a text when ready. burger was tasty. french fries were generous. staff was nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]next time I wanna play pool.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]overall dinner atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This place is UNREAL. Being new to ATL I stumbled upon this place only for it to become my all time favorite restaurant. Food is fantastic! I feel like I'm eating my grandmother's scratch recipes with everything. Everything is super fresh and you can tell too! Staff is always amazing- helpful, bubbly, southern hospitality. I was pleasantly surprised that a place like this still exists- novelty and all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great throwback, nostalgic vibes for sure![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] As for the food, you truly can't go wrong. I always get their fried chicken with mac and cheese and squash soufflé or lady peas. All desserts are fantastic but my favorite might be the chocolate icebox pie! Love that they have a takeaway option, however I didn't need to know that because I will frequent far too often! LOVE Ok Cafe and wish it had as much hype as all the trendy spots. read more

Food was great! Was craving a pot roast and it itched the spot. So many options and things to choose from on the menu. Service was positive, uniforms were cute. read more

OK Cafe - Pot Roast Triple Cheese Macaroni Corn Muffin Collard Greens - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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First it reminds of a old country diner the decor is so old school the staff friendly I had the meatloaf sandwich ( see old school ) with fries very good tasty nice and crunchy my daughter had the grouper fish Sandwhich also good The place fills up fast the food hot fast also tasty I'm Going back to try other items on the menu (pot licker) what is that read more

First time here and the food was really good! We got the lunch special with fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and green beans. It also came with cornbread and white gravy. The chicken was really good, crunchy and juicy but not too salty! The mashed potatoes were buttery and the green beans were also good but not special. The cornbread wasn't dry compared to many other places and was also pretty good. Overall really loved the food! The service as fast and our waitress was very friendly! The inside has kind of an older diner feel to it, which is comfortable. The only thing was the price, the portions were quite large but it was still $18 for one portion which is a bit on the higher end. The food was really good though, will be back! read more

OK Cafe - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Love this restaurant with a classic diner atmosphere, fun decor, friendly & helpful service and always delicious eats! Today was no exception. As always, there was a wait but not for long. My order came quickly! I opted for the 4 vegetable plate, and added the cucumber salad, too. The cucumbers were crisp and fresh - so good. The Brussel sprouts were boiled and lightly seasoned and thoroughly enjoyed. Mashed potatoes, black eyed peas and squash casserole were spot on! Vegetable plates are served with a yummy corn muffin. Can't wait to return! read more

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Some of the best comfort food you can have in life. Pot Pie. Macaroni to die for. Breakfast/brunch. Oh my goodness. Come check them out!

Our family went off to the Kristmarket in Buckhead and wanted to stop off at a different place to eat. originally Houston's was on the list but the wait is infamously long. I know OK Cafe would deliver a great meal at a reasonable price. I was also hoping to run into an old friend I had not seen in quite some time. The food was great, service even better, but no luck this time on seeing my buddy. Started out with a great appetizer of Fried Cheese Grits with a Jalapeno Cheese sauce then the orders came out shortly. i opted for the half rack of the BBQ ribs. the meat was tender and saucy. my SO ordered the chicken Pot Pie which remains true to its homage. carrots celery onions and peas with a topping of puff pastry, our two other guests ordered the same thing...When will kids learn... sigh... a cheeseburger with fries. i have always appreciated coming here for what its meant to be. an upscale diner that is not a greasy spoon but with all the greasy foods that has the proper attention and cooking techniques drawn into it. Thanks Carlos for a great late lunch. read more

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A great place to get traditional Southern Cooking! I've been dining at the OK Cafe since the 90's and it's better than ever. Great food and great southern hospitality. read more

I used to eat there regularly. I can't afford it anymore. The food and service is excellent, but the owner has gone overboard with the prices. Now that the USA is an oligarchy over democracy everything is sky high. Sadly, this business has been affected by that. [[HIGHLIGHT]]That is unfortunate, because it was a nice place to eat, but is off the table today.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I am retired. People get greedy. read more

OK Cafe is an Atlanta institution. They are always packed for breakfast on the weekends and busy the rest of the time. Pancakes are fluffy and delicious and the grandkids love them. Burgers are also delicious but we often come here for the meat and two or three. I love the salmon patties and my husband loves the meatloaf. Sides are good (don't miss the squash casserole) and they offer a nice selection. Service is friendly and prompt, and the restaurant itself is so cute. We always enjoy our meals here and so does our entire family! read more

The eggs, grits, bacon, sausage patties and biscuits are wonderful! The coffee was hot and stayed full. I ordered the French toast and it was awful. It's deep fried and so greasy, tasted burnt and the egg mixture inside was like wet scrambled eggs the waitress was kind enough to remove it from our ticket. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere was fun we enjoyed the art![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would have loved to try the take away dinner everything looked so good! read more

I love griddle cakes! Therefore, I knew I had to have their delicious griddle cake with Granny Smith Apples and Pecans. Our waitress was lovely and helpful as she suggested one griddle cake was a meal all on it's own! She was right! BTW you can order 1, 2, or 3 when you order them. I was thrilled and satisfied with one! I ate 98% of it because it's big! The place was buzzing with locals and the decor is quirky and cute. If you ever visit Atlanta put this on your foodie to do list!! read more

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While for some OK Cafe may be a long established tradition, for others it can be an oddity. An oddity in the sense that it blends into a run of the mill strip mall and despite the substantial signage, it can get overlooked for years while a local is heading down to Canoe or going to grab groceries at Whole Foods. Such is the fate of places that are sitting there, ready to be discovered. Having been opened since 1987 and only having recently removed a confederate flag, OK Cafe is a special place that is undoubtedly a step into a moment from the past. The waitresses are dressed in classic diner attire. Chefs are equipped with white hats and traditional outfits. The attitude of the people is homey and without doubt, loaded with southern hospitality. It's in many ways a quintessential Atlanta place and really, cannot be missed. When it comes to a perfectly prepared country fried steak, this is perhaps the place that gets it as perfect as it can be. Batter that is just crispy enough, not soggy and loaded up with a mixture of flavors that transform this dish into pure magic. The house made biscuit will impress even those who do not like biscuits. And eggs, well, they are cooked as eggs should be without being overcooked or burned. Thus, for any self respecting Atlanta resident, OK Cafe is an absolute must to enjoy a higher quality take on diner classics and observe that what has long passed. read more

Always top notch dining!! The onion rings may be the best you'll ever taste. The blue plate specials are my usual go to. Also always really tasty! read more

OK Cafe - The blue plate options. - Diners Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This place is super good. Going to actually have it again tomorrow morning after my doctors appointment. Definitely go into the diner and order, don't do the take-out. It's by the weight and that's what kills you unless you eat like a baby and only want a small small scoop of 2 things. Service is good on the diner side, can sit at counter and watch them make your order Togo. Loved it. It's ambiance is that of an east coast diner so if you are into it then you will love this place. Food is also amazing, come for the pecan pie and other baked goods. read more