SOLID no-frills Meat and Three style Cafeteria. Was greeted by a friendly smiling staff who were eager to help. Short line where you grab your tray and utensils, then you are served as you order. Pay in the cafe line, then sit where you like. Tender and crispy fried chicken and the beans and cole slaw were hitting. Plenty of Tea on hand to wash it down!!!! Thanks and God Bless! read more

Strickland's Restaurant & Catering - Fried Chicken Breast, Okra, Green Beans, Cole slaw, cornbread, & Tea!! Happy tummy!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Good country cooking for breakfast and lunch. Exceptionally friendly staff and owner. Casual, relaxed and welcoming environment. Linger as long as you want. You won't wear out your welcome. read more

If you're looking for a locals favorite place for breakfast, this is it. Plentiful breakfast choices from tenderloin , bacon sausage , grits, gravy , biscuits, eggs ,toast , just to name a few. All of it is fresh and fantastic. Service is friendly and fast as you order at the counter and receive it at the cashier down the line . Lots of good hot coffee as well as other fine beverage options. The restaurant is clean , well lit with plenty of seating. This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in Athens and should be yours . read more

The food is good country cooking and it's a reasonable place for breakfast or lunch. Clean and friendly. The potato salad is delicious and banana pudding too. The big biscuits are great. Parking is adequate and close. They all act like they appreciate your business Cafeteria style but line moves fast. Several entrees daily and take out available Lots of workers and seniors go there and the tables aren't all filled with people there for the Wi-Fi as in some nearby eateries. And if it's stuffed chicken day, it's a winner but the whole catfish is my favorite. Not fancy but good eating. Good place to feed the family on a budget Yum Yum Yum Yum And CC a great Health department rating read more

My favorite breakfast spot in Georgia! The sausage is awesome! I love their biscuits and gravy too. Cafeteria style so it is never too long until you get your food. Great spot! read more

My daughter and I were taking a trip to visit UGA and I found this amazing restaurant. We figured we could stop in on our way to campus and grab a bite of breakfast. When we arrived it must have been pretty obvious we were first time visitors, we were greeted and warmly welcomed. There were quite of few regulars sitting around eating and drinking coffee. The team behind the serving line were so nice, but the food was the star of the show. Especially the homemade sausage patty. I don't think I have ever had a sausage patty that was so tasty. Everything was very good except one thing. I got a cup of coffee and when I got to the table I quickly learned the coffee was ice cold. When I went back up to the counter the gentleman on the register apologized and said if I did not mind waiting 2 1/2 minutes he would brew a fresh pot. And he did. Please look up this gem of a restaurant. read more

I stopped in here on a whim and let me tell ya. It blew my socks of. I order a steak, egg and cheese biscuit and a tenderloin breakfast plate with potatoes and threw on a piece of sausage since the owner said it was just ground that morning. The biscuit was soft, buttery and didnt crumble up. The staff were super nice as well. i can imagine how busy they are on the weekend. read more

I've been wanting to go out for fish dinner for several weeks now but it seems every time I remember it it's too late. The two places I like to go both close at 2 PM. Well guess what! Today I finally remembered in time to actually get off my butt and put on some pants and go get me a catfish dinner. I decided to go to Strickland's because their fish is better than the other place even though the other place is all you can eat. It's also pretty crowded in there and Strickland is more open because they have their tables set up for better social distancing. I really appreciate that these days and that will sell me on the restaurant as much as good food will. Anyway I got to Strickland's and went in and ordered my dinner. Everything on the Buffet looks great. Everything on the serving line really looks really good but I finally decided that I would have turnip greens and some kind of peas and of course, catfish! They serve both filet and on the bone so of course I ordered two of each! I guess you could tell I was hungry. it's true I was kind of hungry but the main thing is I really really wanted some catfish. The filets were pretty good very crispy but they weren't very hot. It wasn't really a problem because they really tasted excellent. It was also close to closing time. But they didn't hold a candle to the catfish on the bone. They were exceptional and worth fighting all the little bones in your mouth. So if you're ever hanging out in Athens GA and you have a hankering for some good fried catfish and it's Friday, I hope you remember where to go. It really is worth the trip. read more

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Asked for 2 philly cheese steaks with extra cheese and grilled onions, and oregano. When i got home, the wrapping was wet; i was given to hoagies, with tomatoes', pickles, lettuce. The sub was absolutely WET. Lesson learned and we ALL knoe this...CHECK THE DAM ORDER B4 YOU LEAVE THE RESTAURANT! This was my 3rd hiccup within a week (Weeyums, Longhorn and Dunkin Donuts) 1. Take 30 seconds to check your order B4 you...LEAVE the restuarant 2. if not, you wasted $$, time, gas (if you choose to go back) and your are absolutely 'FRUSTRATED. Out of fairness the blame is on the young boy who took the order! but again, Weeyum hired him. read more

Overpriced cold powdered eggs with fake cheese served on a chinet type plate and mediocre coffee. $9. Staff couldn't care less about me or my food. read more

Their food taste could improve. They're steak and gravy would have not been fit to eat if I wasn't just starving. It was overcooked way too much and too tough to cut with a fork. Had to use a knife. Charge for a drink whether I wanted it or not it came with their meal. I normally bring my own water in with me so it was not a good value. read more

Wow! I love this place! True Southern breakfast and true Southern cooks! They are all so very friendly!!!! Love it all

Good homemade food. Food like mother and grandmother used to cook. Portions are generous at a fair price.

The grouper was excellent. And for dessert I Had the best key lime pie I have had in a long time! The kiwi sauce just added more flavor.

Amazing food and service. Biscuits are so good. Been around for years and have always enjoyed breakfast here!

My go to game day breakfast. Best biscuits.tendwrloin is excellent. Staff always very helpful.

Best biscuits in Athens. They got red links, which if you don't know means you moved down here from wherever, welcome! Grits, gravy, bacon, eggs, cheese eggs...everything...mmmmm...have a cardiologist, but don't cheat yourself. read more

Great place to meet friends for breakfast at a fair price. Will be returning there in the near future.

The sausage has plenty of flavor.... The biscuit is ok.... The Gravy is mediocre, The country fried steak at breakfast time has to be a frozen product.... It was like eating fried gruel. The bacon is mediocre too....grits were fine. read more

Very good food!! And local owner/operator. They are friendly, and it's clean. Southern food, love their chicken, meat loaf, steak and gravy, awesome greens, and vegetables. The owner is almost always onsite. This says a lot about the business that they run. They truly demand excellence, and it shows. read more

Sometimes a big, buttery biscuit with a prodigious piece of meat on it is just what the doctor ordered, you know? Strickland's does not disappoint. I was recently looking for a place to get a few minutes of quiet respite from the rain, and a kind gas-station cashier recommended this place. I'm glad she did. Strickland's is one of those fine, old, family-run, Athens traditions. This is pure Southern goodness: home-made eggs, meat, biscuits, gravy, lunchtime-sandwiches and other daily-made entrees with veggies. (The lunch menu changes daily.) The food will definitely stick to your ribs. And it is delicious in all it's Southern glory. And there's really not much else I can add, except to say: Holler if you want some company. read more

The breakfast is basic, simple, and excellent. Bacon is not over cooked, eggs are succulent and coffee is wonderful. The ladies taking your order are warm and friendly... Just don't get the "Streak O Lean"if you don't know what it is, lol. read more

Always good country food. Biscuits like they've been making since they were downtown Athens.

Great Breakfast. Fast service. The food is Southern Incredible. The staff is friendly. This is a locals place which is what I look for in a restaurant. You will see the same people eating there if you go often. I love the choice of meats and eggs. Scrambled comes with or without cheese. The biscuits are proper. Coffee is good about what you would expect. Not gourmet but very drinkable. Wish they were open later on Saturday. read more

I found it quite confusing. The first time I went here I did not know it was a breakfast bar. And everything was ala carte. For what you got it seemed pricey. Maybe I was expecting something more down home. They had been recommended by a couple of different folks. I doubt I'll be going back. read more

It might not be a fancy building, but these people know how to cook some good southern food!!! The breakfast is so good, and you can pop right in and out faster than a drive thru. It's definitely worth it, incredibly good, and it is real food! read more

Good old fashion southern cafeteria that serves a good breakfast. You go through line and make breakfast choices. Grits, bacon, and gravy and biscuit hit the spot on a rainy Saturday morning. Look forward to trying the lunch specials. read more

I had breakfast here based on some of the other recommendations I read here on Yelp and wasn't disappointed, but I do not see anything special about this place. I like to support local businesses and avoid chain restaurants, and this fit the bill in that regard. This place serves food cafeteria style and I didn't have any problems with the food. The scrambled eggs were prepared well, a little moist and not too well cooked. The sausage and potatoes were also very good, though I didn't see anything special about the biscuit and have had better elsewhere. The coffee, though, was on the extremely weak side, so don't plan on a strong cup of coffee if you go here. I like their hours and the fact that they open at 6 AM for those who are making an early start. I would recommend this place for breakfast and would definitely go again if I'm in the area, but I just don't see enough here to give more than 3 stars. read more

Tasty but I would have liked to have meat with the whole biscuit. Not special,like generic Jimmy Dean. read more

Strickland's Restaurant & Catering - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Not as well run as it was when other family members were here. Today they were out of everything I traveled 20 miles for. Will have to rethink future visits. read more

Delicious comfort food for breakfast. The best tenderloin anywhere. The eggs were a bit runny. Also they use margarine instead of butter but overall yummy! read more

I went by Stricklands several months ago to pick up breakfast. It had always been great until that time. I've biscuits I ordered were so fatty I didn't eat them. I figured I'd give them another try so I stopped by Stricklands for lunch today. There was only one other person in front of me. The lady at the counter was pretty rude to him and not very friendly with me. I was very disappointed with my food. I ended up throwing most of it away. I was hoping they had improved. This place was great at one time. We would be breakfast from there most Saturdays. I'm very disappointed it has really gone down hill. read more

Help support a family owned local business! I have yet to have a breakfast or lunch here that I have not enjoyed. Southern cooking at it's best with nice, friendly smiles and conversations. Great selections and prices that can't be beat. Biscuits, desserts and sweet tea made the way we remember. Go and enjoy!! read more

Get in here and get some of this! Country cooking done right. Cheap, clean, courteous & amazing! Enuff said!

Wow! I use to eat at this place once a week and the food use to be so good! Boy have things changed! What happened?!?! The green beans were unseasoned and disgusting! My meal consisted of stuffed chicken, sweet potatoes, and green beans. And banana puddin. The only thing worth eating was the banana pudding. Bring back your old cook!! read more

Mom and pop lunch place that's great.....food is amazing and staff is even better ....save some room for some cake this is southern food at its best.... read more

Sadly the quality her has declined. The atmosphere and people are unchanged and great...but the breakfast food is well... sub par. Perhaps things can improve. I hope they do. read more

Amazing breakfast. Crowded on game days. Pork tenderloin and gravy biscuit for the win. Homemade sausage is great too.

Hands down the best breakfast I had in Athens and may be the best breakfast I have ever had. If you want a traditional breakfast and aren't worried about calories or cholesterol this is the place to be. Will definitely be back on my next trip to Athens. read more

Good food, friendly staff, good prices. This is one of my go to places for breakfast on my way to work. Huge biscuits with pretty much any meat to go in them. My two favorites are the bacon egg and cheese (scrambled) and the tenderloin biscuit. You'll get plenty to eat and have no reason to leave hungry. You can get breakfast plates as well with 1-2 eggs, meat, side, grits or potatoes, choice of bread (biscuit or toast). You can add as much as you like to any plate, just be careful, it's a ton of food and it adds up in $. Lunch is also good, although I prefer the breakfast. Open at 6:00am if you need some place to stop early in the morning. read more