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    Philly Connection

    2.3 (89 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Almost raw bread.
    Ryan T.

    Strong Warning: This place is nasty! Someone from the food safety organization should come visit. The bread was barely cooked and tasted of raw flower. The bathroom looked like someone had diarrhea in the corner. Please do not order food from this place if you like food.

    packed with tastiness
    Staci T.

    How dare you. How dare you give the Philly Connection anything but 5 stars. You're critiquing the Subway of Philly sandwiches. It should be treated as such. This is a chain that makes tasty sandwiches. What else are you comparing it to? Rising roll? Jersey Mike's? American Deli? Smokes them all. So. Five Stars. My husband and I realized recently that we both looooved Philly Connection in high school. Was it as good as we remembered? Only an adventure to one of the last remaining Philly Connections near the city of Atlanta could answer this burning question. And answered it was. Yes. Philly Connection (if you were a patron in the past do go visit and I promise you won't be disappointed) is just as good as you remember. Why is it good? Melty probably processed permanently in oozy form cheese (check). Tons of meat on your sandwich with onions and mushrooms grilled to maximum hot and toasty perfection (check). This bread that shouldn't exist as it does and is almost like pretzel bread? It's somewhat thump-tastic (you get it - like how you can pat the top of a hard roll and get some thud/resistance), has a bit of a maybe egg wash on it for bageliscious sheen effect, and the inside is fluffy and wonderful not unlike a yeast dinner roll. It's important you put some hot sauce on it. You're welcome. We live downtown near Woody's cheesesteaks, and I'm sorry Woody. You are delicious, lovely, tasty, one of a kind, so special, and we will be patrons for years to come. But we both agree: Philly Connection for it's bread, cheesiness, fluffiness, size and crushable-ness (you need 2) would be the winner of the cheesesteak competition. It has a grungey food stall soul that shines through and delivers. For the record - Yes we have eaten Philly cheesesteaks in Philadelphia, and they were very tasty. Different and maybe a little greasier - neither of these places could be called identical to those - but highly tasty in their own interpreted right.

    Hair literally wedge inside bread and is able to hold piece up
    Joyce N.

    Food was was below average and I found i hair in my sub . Gyro had no sauce on it or even on the side. Horrible experience

    Literally, 2 pieces of deli-thin turkey and a hunk of deli meat that doesn't even resemble Turkey. #Regurgitated #EatAtYourOwnRisk

    Turkey Sub?? Purchased (9/18@ 8:45PM) Literally, 2 deli-thin slices of Turkey and a chunk size of something I didn't recognize. After the 1st bite from the 2-piece meat side, I regurgitated. My gut was upset the entire next day!! I should have read the reviews first!! #EatAtYourOwnRisk

    Filthy. Literally a cigarette on the ground in front of the register.

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    Love the cheesesteaks here!! The owners are super nice as well. Long time customer and will be coming here for a long time.

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    My sandwich was horrible no fresh cooked meat re-cooked me place was dirty... I will never be back there

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    Food is really good, they know what they make is really good quality and I personally enjoyed the Philly cheesesteak

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    Great food and immaculate service and it has that old school feel to very nostalgic thank you to aymam the store owner great guy !!!

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    Great customer service, cheesesteak was excellent, clean restaurant, plenty of parking out front

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    Very clean, kind service, and great quality food. Nice music playing also. Great experience

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    The place was super clean. The food is always hot and amazing so much flavor very friendly staff will definitely be back.!!!!

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    I like the service and i got a lot of fries. the owner was really nice to me and all of my friends.

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    Server was nice and gave free fries place could be a little cleaner tho the food was good and fresh and cooked exactly how I like.

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    Stopped by for New Year's lunch. Hubby and I have been to 1920 a couple times before but it had…read morebeen a while and we were in the mood for something different than our usual haunts. We started with the pimento cheese dip and were both surprised to find that it was served hot along with several pieces of soft, warm bread. It was SO good and a nice change from the way that most other restaurants serve their pimento cheese. Even hubby loved it and he is usually not a fan of cheese. For my main, I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with tomato soup. I am not exaggerating when I tell you that this is THE BEST MEAL I have had in a really long time. Total comfort food that hit all the right spots on this chilly afternoon. The cheese on the sandwich was just the right amount of ooey gooey and the tomato soup was perfection. I was tempted to lick the bowl when I got to the bottom, but that wouldn't be very dignified while dining out, so I did the next best thing by sopping up the residue with what was left of my sandwich. It was delicious and I will be back for more soon. Hubby ordered the grilled chicken sandwich and said it was the best chicken sandwich he has had. He is hard to please, so between the pimento and sandwich, 1920 achieved the improbable in impressing hubby. Service was impeccable. The main reason we had not come back in a while is because it is a small space and can feel pretty congested when it fills up, which is not the most comfortable. We don't like feeling crowded, but after today's visit, we decided that the limited space is a small price to pay for amazing food and service, so we will undoubtedly return soon. Perhaps we will try sitting outside instead when the weather cooperates. Big thanks to 1920 for starting our new year off on the right foot!

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    Table & Main continues to be one of the most consistently excellent restaurants in Roswell. After…read moremany visits over the years, it's still a top place I recommend first to anyone asking for a great meal on Canton Street. Their signature fried chicken remains unbeatable--crispy, juicy, and seasoned perfectly--but the menu overall shows the same level of care. The kitchen keeps things seasonal, and you can tell. Every dish feels thoughtful and well-executed. The dishes have all been fantastic on different visits, and the sides are just as impressive (the okra is still a standout). If there's a nightly special, order it--you won't regret it. The she-crab soup, hogs & quilts, and the meatballs are still must-order favorites. And for dessert, the bourbon ice cream continues to be one of the best endings to any meal--especially if you're already enjoying their great bourbon selection. Service here deserves its own shout-out. The bartenders and servers are always knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely passionate about what they're serving. It elevates the whole experience. Lately, we've been sitting on the patio more, and it's one of the best outdoor dining setups in the area--warm lighting, beautiful landscaping, and a relaxed atmosphere that makes every visit feel special. In short: Table & Main remains one of the top restaurants in Roswell. Whether you're a first-timer or a longtime regular, you'll walk away impressed every time. Highly recommend!

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    Lucky's Burger & Brew- Roswell - That burger though...

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    1.6 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
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    This place is unique and wonderful. The food is all American and reasonably priced. The wait…read morestaff could not be nicer. I have been to Lucky's several times for lunch and have had wonderful service each time. The thing that makes Lucky's stand out is that it really is both dog AND child friendly. You can eat and not worry about your kids having a great time. There is a large outside area for kids to play while you eat near by. It's wonderful. I love dogs, kids, and good food, so Lucky's is my kind of place.

    Not usually this hard on restaurants, but this had to be the worst experience I've had in a…read morerestaurant in a while. Understandably the place was busy all over the restaurant. There was live music outside and the patio areas were packed. Where we sat inside though had a few tables open and we were sat right away at 7pm on a Friday night. No complaints there. This is a great place for families and it's super loud inside and out so bring the kids and let them go nuts. I think the let down for me was the food. They are known for their burgers but for some reason I ordered the "Nashville Hot" chicken sandwich. I LOVE this sandwich and if I see it on the menu I tend to order it. I put the name in quotes because this was NOTHING like a Nashville Hot chicken sandwich. This was a fried chicken sandwich with a squeeze of hot sauce and honey. Absolutely horrible. The breading fell off immediately and it was just gross, greasy and slippery. No flavor, no heat. The second disappointment were the onion rings. Greasy, Soggy, mushy, and again, the breading immediately fell off. They were like eating fried spaghetti. The final letdown was the service. Our server was nice when she greeted us, but we saw her maybe once during our meal. Never filled our drinks and she checked on us once during our meal. The food took 45 minutes to come to our table. I am not sure if she was new. Tonight in general was just a bust. On the bright side, my wife said that her meal was good. Lesson learned. Stick to the burgers and fries.

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    4.1(371 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Overall experience was good. Went on a Friday evening with a friend, there was a wait but they had…read moresitting inside and out to wait. We ended up finding seats at the bar which were cool. They have a place u can put your feet on.. love that. We were promptly greeted and took our drink orders and recommendations for food. Drinks were good. Definitely a good balance. We had the sliders for an appetizer and the risotto balls. The sliders were on the special menu and they were so good. They came out very fresh and hot whereas our entrées took a little bit to come out and this was a little like lukewarm. Overall, the food was good I would just recommend more sauce on the sandwiches. I did feel like after the appetizers came out that the service did go down a little, but the manager did come out and talk to us to see things were. He was very friendly easy to talk to and open to our recommendations. One thing to note is there is very limited parking around here, but they do offer valet that is included if you eat there.

    What a cute and homey restaurant located right in the heart of downtown Roswell. We booked…read morereservations to attend after Alive and Roswell and so glad that we did. They had beautiful music playing on the patio. Great customer service as soon as you walked in. For appetizer my sister had the muscles which was delicious and perfectly seasoned with this amazing curry sauce. So good we literally had to ask for bread to soap it up because it was so delicious. We both had the main burger which is two patties smashed style and it was perfection. I even had half the next day from the microwave and it was still delicious. The fries OMG so amazing. We both had this bourbon special old-fashioned drink with peach infused, so amazing and ended the night with a delicious Cabernet . Amazing restaurant amazing service and will definitely come back. It's definitely family friendly however, I would recommend a nice date night for the couple couples after 8 o'clock.

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    Moxie Burger - Build your own salad with a burger patty on top

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    4.1(313 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    I've loved every Moxie Burger location I've been to, and this Roswell spot is no exception. It's…read moretucked into a really charming little enclave and is cute both inside and out. The interior has a great view that almost feels like you're overlooking the woods. Ordering is simple. You order, pay, grab a seat, and they bring the food out. We stick to what we know and always get The Moxie and The Bleu Ribbon, plus a side of sweet potato fries. As usual, everything was delicious, though the buns were a little less fresh than they normally are. The pimento on The Moxie is excellent, and the sweet potato fries are literally some of the best anywhere, especially with the chipotle mayo. Service is friendly and efficient. The lemonade is fine, nothing special, but that's not really why I come here. Moxie is consistent, reliable, and one of those places that rarely disappoints.

    We decided to try out the Roswell location this time…read more Shame on me. Forgot to take a photo, but I always order the same thing.... Rise n shine (turkey) burger. This time on a lettuce bed either some fries to share with the table. The location is very cute. There's a little more indoor seating than the Paper Mill location too. The inside has a nice line of windows too (it was cold outside when we went, so I didn't check out the patio). When we arrived, it was on the early side for dinner (5pm-ish). We had our pick of tables in the restaurant. When we left, it was hopping busy. Final take - on a nice day - I like the paper mill location. It' has a smaller footprint and plenty of parking. If I'm crazing their burgers on a blustery day - I'd probably come back to the Roswell one.

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