Hamburger did taste great and very reasonably priced. Simple menu. Very friendly staff.read more

Stepping back into Dovie's after all these years felt like walking straight into a warm, delicious…read morememory. The little white building on 4th Street still wears its vintage RC Cola sign like a badge of honor, and the moment you push open the door, that familiar sizzle of burgers hitting the oil hits you like a hug from your childhood. We slid onto the stools at the old horseshoe counter, the same one I remember from when I was a kid, and watched the magic happen right in front of us. Patties kissed with bread for that impossibly soft center, fried in the shallow oil until the edges turned perfectly crisp and golden. My cheeseburger arrived "unsquoze," glistening and glorious, layered with that signature tangy sauce, crisp pickles, and onions that somehow make everything sing. One bite and I was twelve years old again--only this time I got to share it with my own family. The new owners have kept every bit of what made Dovie's legendary. Same perfect burgers. Same simple, soulful menu. Same feeling that you're exactly where you're supposed to be. My kids devoured theirs with the same wide-eyed joy I used to have, and we left with full hearts and fingers still a little greasy in the best possible way. Dovie's isn't just a burger joint. It's a living piece of Tompkinsville history that still tastes like home. If you've never been, go. If you grew up on these burgers, go back. It's every bit as wonderful as you remember.

Local hotspot for good down home cooking! Fun personable staff. Specials change daily for the hot…read morebar but always something good! Check the Facebook page for a listing of specials each day. The burgers are the best in town, my favorite is the pimento cheese bacon jam burger with tater tots or curly-q'sA perfect blend of sweet and spicy!

Out of state traveler stop for a burger! Glad it was this place! Great food, fresh ingredients,…read moregood prices!! Loved it! Mom said it was the best onion rings she has ever had!!

First time coming here and it's easy to find with lots of parking. You walk right in and it's very…read moreclean and modern, then you walk up to the counter and put in your order in the tablet. It prints out your number and they hand you your drink cups to self serve. The food itself was AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS! Their Parmesan fries and burgers are made fresh and one of the best ones I've eaten. I'm coming back here to try more of their menu.

Friendly folks here at the City Grill. Great tasting food. She had a BLT and I had a double…read morecheeseburger. Hot and fresh. We will be back.

Great food. I recommend the Juggalo Burger. Ask for it "stacked high".read more

So very good! BUSY Place but they move the food. Lots of tables (but limited parking). We ate off…read morethe menu but the breakfast bar looked very good! Pancakes were fluffy and delicious.

Great quick service Food was good nostalgic home cookin…read morePinto beeans was like Ma Peg made! Clean restaurant

Listen. What a wild place. We were in town on a mini vacation and this place BLEW ME AWAY... for…read moresome reasons you could expect. And others you wouldn't. Let's start with the expected: chicken fried chicken was amazing. The loaded fry appetizer also amazing. Sides were great. Mac and cheese and green beans both well above average to me. The waitresses were all so helpful and sweet. But let's talk about the other amazing part. This place feels right out of a post apocalyptic movie! If you've ever wanted to feel "out of this world" or in a community fenced off from the zombie apocalypse and struggling to make you feel some normalcy in your life... THIS IS THE PLACE. My goodness I loved it. An old couple in the corner was playing some Garth Brooks covers to set the mood. A "straight from the 80s arcade room" in the back had some flashing lights shine through the doorway into the main dining room. Also... this place was packed. The dusty parking lot did not have a single spot for us open and we had to wait on a parking spot. No wait when we got inside luckily. But back to the post apocalyptic vibe... I really can't explain it much better. The 80s arcade... the wood paneling on the walls. The old toy heavy machinery and trains lining the walls. The smell of the food thickening the air. Even the staff... all unique as can be!!! Don't forget the overstock Christmas plates they pulled out for us to use!!! Highly recommend this place for the food... but if you've ever wanted to experience what a restaurant would be like after the zombies take over... Give yourself a treat and come here!!!

Never served my food and served customers that came in well after me. The waitress was on meth and…read morenot freindly or helpful...Avoid this establishment at all costs.

disrespectful lady at window she is kinda old grey hair lots of wrinkles(looks like she could use…read moresome botox) a little issue came up at the window and she just could not handle it i definitely think she needs to work on her customer service i wish i got her name i would definitely go to the manager.I have never in my life experienced such bad customer service and care there is no way a worker(especially that old) should treat anyone such ways the food was perfectly fine and the lady who gave me the food (cassie) such a sweet heart everytime i see her she puts a smile on my face and makes sure to tell me to have a great day and she always is super nice.next time i visit the mcdonald's in edmonton kentucky if i have that rude old lady i will go see the manager and get that taken care of btw mangers it was the lady working the 1st window at 1030 pm monday march 4th 2024.Thank you

They are slow..it's fast food why can't they speed it up..but it's really the only fast food in…read moretown.. But they are very slow and sometimes you don't get all your food.

The burgers here are fantastic along with the Philly Cheese Steak. I had the fries and mushrooms…read more If you like chicken you have to try the Philly Cheese Chicken, a different twist. The service is amazing and they were very attentive but not hovering. They really make you feel like you are home, very welcoming and inviting environment that allows you to enjoy every bit.Everything is cooked fresh and made to order.

I grew up in a pool hall. My dad owned one when I was young. So I have a high affinity for pool…read morehalls. And this one was almost just likedad's. And, the food was every bit as good as I remember it great fries great burgers, great service. great ladies to talk to, even shot a round of pool. So if you're in Columbia, stop by and have some real good home cooking. I hear they've got great catfish on Fridays, but you better get there early.

Had order to go Patty Melt order of fries and OG combo. Got home, 12 miles away, was very…read moredisappointed with fries. We just wanted regular fries and got seasoned fries and the amount of fries was a handful they didn't taste very good either. I felt that 4.50 for a handful of fries a little expensive not mention that we ended throwing them away. I have been here several times and this was by far the worst. Don't know if I will be back.

The best burger in Columbia, KY! A variety of options for every burger enthusiast. If you want…read moresomething different from regular fast food meat substitute burgers, this place is for you; the toppings are fresh. Also, try their hotdogs, also with a wide variety of toppings. The service is on point and fast. The order was correct, and the staff went the extra mile and were friendly. I have tried the original burger it was great. However, the Burnout sauce is the BOMB! I recently tried the Hot Maui thinking it would be spicy of some sort, but it wasn't :( However, it was still good. The relish is . The Philly steak is my overall fav first two times was Amazingly delicious but the last time, it was bland, and the cheese wasn't melted also seemed like a smaller portion. I will eat here many more times and recommend it to many. Like every restaurant, it'll have its ups and downs! The atmosphere is quiet and accommodating.