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    The Southern Shack

    4.5 (38 reviews)
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    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    THE SOUTHERN SHACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Good food, friendly serviceI enjoy the casual Atmosphere. It's a lot nicer on the inside. So, don't be filled. .

    Ploki S.

    Out on a random adventure and found this place on yelp. Immediately greeted by a very nice waitress and hit in the face with awesome smells! The place really is a tiny shack, but the smaller the place the better the food. I asked for a suggestion and was recommended the Fashioned Hamburger Steak (while the waitress was telling me someone called in a to-go order for the same thing), took her up on it. Sweet tea to drink, and it was the perfect southern style (often a hit or miss at small places as it goes stale quick - tasted like it was brewed 5 minutes ago). The food was amazing, meat was obviously fresh (not frozen) and gravy made it delicious. Fries were crispy and the coleslaw was undescribable. They also have homemade desserts: coconut, strawberry, and chocolate cake today. No room left but will be back again!

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    Michelle G.

    I was not expecting for it to be a real shack but everyone knows "the hole in the wall" places have the best food! It took me two seconds to figure out what I wanted on the menu. Homemade biscuits like my grandma and country fried ham. I have no idea where to even buy buy county fried ham. I also got the salmon biscuit. The salmon croquette was okay but that biscuit is EVERYTHANG! The biscuits were $2.25 a piece. I do recommend getting more than one biscuit.

    Not Much from the outside but the food and service was stellar.
    Terry V.

    This place popped up on my Apple Maps as a good place for breakfast. It wasn't wrong. Although a hole in the wall, the food and service was excellent. The biscuits were perfect, not too fluffy and perfect for anything you wanted inside. I had the sausage biscuit, grits and two eggs. With tea for a drink, the bill was only $7.50. A great deal for the food. The server was very sweet and the food came out quickly. I would say this is a place I'll return to next time in Griffin.

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    Food was good but it would be better if it was served warm. Pretty much the entire plate was lukewarm or cold.

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    Small cozy place with great breakfast and service. Can't wait to get back there again.

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    2 years ago

    I love chicken tenders and I love pancakes so I recommend both of those choices and fries. I recommend you to get it again.

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    10 years ago

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    5 years ago

    Food is good,but expect a long wait as they are always short staffed.Also,they have changed their name to Southern Shack.

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    7 years ago

    Just don't look around, and you'll be okay lol. Food is good and affordable. Good coleslaw. That's a huge plus.

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    8 years ago

    While food is ok this place is falling apart, floor moves under you feet and just feels dirty...food did not live up to expectations

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    8 years ago

    It's an old school greasy spoon. Take your blood pressure meds and get your gravy on!

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    10 years ago

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    7 years ago

    Awesome place for breakfast! Small place but worth it! Get there early. Everything is good. Doesnt disappoint. Been coming here for years.

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    12 years ago

    Food was great and not to costly. Chili was amazing and so is the chicken salad.GREAT OVERALL!!!!!!!!!

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    10 years ago

    Love the Biscuit Shack. Not much to look at but don't let that scare you. The food is fresh and the service is outstanding.

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    9 years ago

    Best place in Griffin for breakfast. Lunch also very good. Friendly service and priced right. CASH ONLY! We have eaten their man times

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    8 years ago

    This a good place to get homemade biscuits just remember to have cash they don't except cards

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    10 years ago

    What a great breakfast at a great price! If you're near Griffin Georgia you need to try this place you will love it !!

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    10 years ago

    little hole in the wall place with delicious food and very reasonable prices. down home southern breakfast.

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