Some of the worst food I have ever had, old grease used for the onion rings. The burger was so dry and cheese wasn't even melted. read more

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I'm sorry but i don't get it. Why does this place an ATL institution? This was not a good burger. It was flat, the meat was tan to grey and bland. My wife asked me what their burgers compare to. My response was "similar to a high school cafeteria burger". I really wanted to like it, but I just am not fan of this burger or this place. read more

The varsity is such a nostalgic place and I remember going there once or twice as a kid! It still looks like what I think I remember it looking like as a kid! I got a chilly dog with onion rings and sprite! It was delicious and I highly recommend the onion rings! The guy who served me at the cashier was super sweet and got me my food super fast! My only complaint is.... it's hard to tell where a line started and instead of other customers asking if you were in line people would just cut in front of you when you were clearly in some form of a line. Other people seemed to love it there too! read more

Good Food. Classic. Simple. Prices have went up. Kinda a must do; if classic burgers & fries is your jam. Fun hats for the kids. Good ice cream. Did I say prices went up..? It is good.. read more

The Varsity - Kids Burger, Onion Rings, & Fries - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Keierra was amazing! Polite, approachable. Smiled at all the guests and told the couple behind us- "What will you have pretty lady?" Been coming here since before she was born- you need -100 more like her. We picked the right line today!! Thank you Keierra! Fantabulous!! read more

Eh. Crossed off my bucket list, but that's about it. Went with a chili cheese dog, some onion rings, and a Frosted Orange. Total was just over $11.00. Here is how they were.......... Chili Cheese Dog- Eh. Pretty cheap hot dog, lukewarm, cheese wasn't melted at all. You can clearly see dogs and fries and rings sitting on the counter behind where you order. While fast, you can tell they aren't the freshest/warmest. The chili was tasty, reminded me of Tommy's in LA. Onion Rings- Tasty, but incredibly greasy. The paper tray they came in was just soaked with grease, and once again, lukewarm. Frosted Orange- Way too "frosted", not enough orange. The concoction was way too frozen and dense, and you couldn't even drink it with a straw. I tried to swirl it around, mix it up and soften it up, but even after a drive in the car to Truist Field, it was still too "thick". Threw it out. Overall, glad I went. Its old school, the setup inside was cool, and I can appreciate the history. The food was just meh though. Probably wouldn't come back. read more

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Typical fast food - nothing more, nothing less. Unusual to have a hotdog joint as fast food so we wanted to test it out. Ordered the chilidog. It was edible, but nothing special. The dog itself is tiny, poor quality (not all beef), and boiled/steamed (not grilled). Of course, at $3 what do you expect. :) The chili was the right portion so it wasn't messy to eat. The bun is a typical white bread split bun. read more

The Varsity - Chilidog - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food is good and inexpensive! Today wasn't a game day for GA Tech and it was packed! Everything here is good. Definitely gotta get the orange drink it is so yummy. Thankfully there was plenty of seating and relatively quiet for as busy it was. read more

It's alright. I know it's an ATL staple but I really could've made this at home. Too greasy for me. read more

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It's always crowded even if they really manage to move the lines. I feel like the food is not the same quality as in years past. When we first went to this place it was pretty tasty and the prices were good too. Nowadays I don't feel the same way because it's like the quality of the food feels like it has gone down. Maybe it's a change in the food providers they use now. Who knows... I'll probably give them another chance on my next trip to Atlanta. read more

OMG! YES! YES! YES! I'm sorry; I was having what she had. Yes, it might be a touristy thing to go to one of the locations that the Varsity has, but there cannot be that many tourists there everyday. Every time I've had the opportunity to eat here it was like waiting in line to go on an amusement ride. Every cashier at the long counter had a long line of customers waiting to sink their teeth into delicious inexpensive food that they serve quickly as possible everyday. This is NOT McDonsld's where the cashier wants to be someplace else and saunters about getting your order maybe today. There is a cashier to take your money, there is a person that only fills drinks, and there is a person that gets the rest. You order and before you can say 'this is the fastest food ever!' your order is ready. I highly suggest you get onion rings, there is no other rings that tastes as good for the same price. If you don't like them, I'll eat 'em. read more

Good food, ok service, and good vibes make the varsity a worthwhile visit. Got combo #2 which includes a chili dog, a chili burger, onion rings, and a refreshing coke. Nice. 3 solid stars for the Varsity! read more

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What"ll ya have? How about more meat for the money. Long awaited visit on my list of places to try. Very busy in the late afternoon. Ordered two chili dogs, one with slaw. The hotdog itself was very small but had good flavor. Also it is boiled, I preferred mine griddled. The chili topping tasted very good and brought it all together. Fresh cut fries were good. Overall good, not great and a bit pricey for the size of hotdogs they give you. read more

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Always have a good experience here. Its not my preferred choice of meal because of the type of food, I don't quite like the taste, but it's an atlanta landmark if you like the area and are looking for the vibe read more

"What'll ya have? What'll ya have?" So yelled out the employees at the long order counter. We were at The Varsity to grab a quick bite to eat late in October on a Saturday afternoon before we went to go see a Georgia Tech home football game two blocks away. We had waited in one of the more than 10 lines, all of them each having more than 8 people in line. Our line moved quickly, and within 10 minutes we were at the front of the line at the order counter. That's when the employee walked away from the counter after looking at us, and didn't say anything. She just walked away. Well THAT was rude! R and I stood there ... waiting, with others waiting in line behind us. A couple minutes later, another employee further down the order counter waved her hand and yelled, "I can help the next customer here!" We quickly went to her line, and ordered: 2 chili dogs, onion rings and a Sprite for R, and a chili dog, a burger, fries and a Sprite for me. We waited at the counter while the employee got all items together and put them on a tray. I went to get a table for us to sit at while R continued waiting. I picked a table away from everyone, in the big dining area closest to The Varsity's parking garage. Since it was close to the football game start time, no one was sitting at any of the adjacent tables. R brought the tray of food to the table. The food presentation was just awful. The food was almost as bad. The flavors of the chili dogs were not good, plus the buns were firm, like they'd been sitting out for a while. My hamburger was just ok, but definitely nothing to rave about. The onion rings were greasy and limp. The fries got cold fast and were soft. I'm definitely not a fan of the food! The Sprites were good! Various dining areas to eat in, some of them tucked away. Employees try to clean up tables as soon as customers leave them. The Varsity was surprisingly clean while we were there, and the employees were quick to empty the large trash cans spread throughout the restaurant. This is a bucket list place. To me, the draw is the legend of coming to eat at The Varsity with its legacy of being in business for over 100 years. The draw was certainly not the food, nor was it the rude initial customer service. read more

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This restaurant is right off of 75, you can't miss it! There's tons of parking, plenty of tables inside, and I would say the only place I've seen post-COVID that's well staffed. I was surprised how big it was inside and it was very clean! Service was very fast, although we didn't get the 3 "what'll ya have" and our chili dogs didn't come "all the way". The chili was good and the buns were very soft. The coleslaw lacked flavor and would suggest a chili slaw dog with mustard and onions. Prices weren't bad so if you're in the area and want to try it, go for it. I would make a special trip out of the way though. read more

The Varsity - Chili dog - chili was good and bun was very soft - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Decent for something somewhat quick. Different than the other fast food places. Definitely not the best though.

Great experience! First time here and will definitely go back. They have some original and old signage and fixtures from the 1920's which was cool to see! Yes there is a long wait like others said, but there was plenty of parking and plenty of seating so that is not something you need to worry about. We went around 2:00 pm on a Sunday and waited in line for about 25 minutes. Get the onion rings! They are the best I've ever had. The fries were also delicious. They are known for their orange drink. It tasted like a creamsicle, and I'm sure the frozen one would really taste just like you're eating a creamsicle. I don't like hamburgers so I got a hot dog, it was nothing special for a hot dog, but others in my group said the burger was amazing and definitely the way to go. read more

The Varsity - 2 slaw dogs and delicious onion rings!!! - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The Varsity was surprisingly good. Good ol' American stop your heart burgers and fries. Just the kind I like. A good burger if you're in the downtown area. read more

I could have sworn I read a couple of years ago, that the Atlanta institution that is The Varsity was closing! So I was excited to find out that it hadn't! I'm not sure when I first heard of the Varsity but I know it's been decades. I'm sure I've seen it on the food network etc at some point which really gets you stirred up for places like this. Of course, before I showed up here I did a little research on Yelp to prepare myself. Uh Oh! maybe I shouldn't have looked at the reviews. The reviews look like a roller coaster. Up and Down and Up and way down....! Ok, let me check the local rock star Richards review. Uh Oh. I'm going anyway and I'm prepared to just check it off my list. Well, I'm sorry to say that's all I can say. Just go to check it off your list because if the food ever was good, it was lacking on this day. I'm an onion ring guy so if all else failed I had the famous onion rings right? Greasy and I didn't finish them. So I'm going to stop here because I really have nothing to say except, I can understand the sentimental aspects of generations coming here. However, I have to go to the decades-old hole in the walls I frequent that still dish out "good" junk food. These guys fail on that front. Sorry Varsity No Go! read more

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Is this place touristy? Oh hell yes, but if you're simply passing through downtown Atlanta set aside some time to devour dem' dogs! The lines here are long, but move very fast and the security team helps you shuffle to faster moving lines. The fam and I ordered a bunch of stuff, but I stuffed my face with a slaw dog and a chili dog. They were both delish, but if I'm here again those chili dogs are as good as eaten. This is also a certified cheap eats destination! The parking lot is huge and there are plenty of places to sit, even with a portion of the dining room closed off due to covid. Touristy? Yes! Delicious? Oh hell yes!!! read more

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Worst place i've ever been to. It was terrifying, dark, gloomy and hard to navigate. The lighting was of a hospital. The employees were a little rude but i wouldn't be happy in that place either. I've never had a worse hot dog in my entire life. It was disgusting. The milk shake was also not good and the fries were mushy, bland and cold. I do not understand why this had been recommended to me. Do not come here it is not worth it. read more

OK, I saw The Varsity Drive-In on a Triple D episode years ago. Always thought it would be a fun place to visit if we were ever in Atlanta. My son and I drove thru on our way to Augusta for The Masters, so we had to stop. We chose this location since it was the original. Had the "#2" - chili cheeseburger and chili cheese dog with onion rings, along with the Varsity orange drink. Peach fried pie for dessert. He had the same. We also split 1 slaw dog. (We're from Texas, so the slaw dog was a novelty.) Turns out, the slaw dog was pretty tasty! The other items were good, drive-in comfort food at its best. Onion rings were a little greasy, but freshly prepared / hand-battered. Just what you'd expect here. The bell-of-the-ball was that fried pie. Just wish I could have put some Bluebell vanilla bean ice cream on it! I read several of the other reviewers. Yes, The Varsity is a bit of a tourist trap and maybe not the burger snob joint some are seeking. After 95 years, they know their lane at The Varsity and they stay in it REALLY WELL. I applaud them for doing what they do and doing it consistently. If you want a gourmet dog or burger, go pay your $15-20 some- where else. Let this place be itself and appreciate it for what it is!! Here's to another 95 years!! read more

The Varsity - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It is my absolute favorite absolutely gotta stop when I'm in town visiting. It's burgers and dawgs and it's done right. I freakin' love this place. read more

An upgraded sonic!!! Beautiful restaurant and it really gave old timey vibes which was what I was looking for. I loved the idea of them giving you hats as a little treat. However I don't think I'll be a returning customer just not my type of good eatting. However that peach pie was almost better then any peach cobbler I've ever had. read more

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Nostalgic!!!! Their staple is their burgers. Family friendly restaurant that has been serving the area for many years.

As a kid this was the place to come. Returned as an adult and this long time staple has slipped. They had a full staff when we arrived, so no excuse for cold food after waiting in a long line. The customer service was subpar as well. No greeting and no professionally at all. If it wasn't for the greet memories this would get one star. The inside was decent but in the bathroom ran into a creepy guy. Thought I might have to deck the leering pervert. So go at your own risk for both food and your fellow man. I will not return and keep my favorable memories intact. read more

I went there yesterday and the food was terrible the only thing good was the sweet potato pie. The food was so greasy and salty. I use to like going to the Varsity but nothing tase the same anymore. read more

The Varsity is an Atlanta landmark and my hubby must stop here every time we go to or through Atlanta. He loves their chili cheese dog combo with fries. I typically don't eat here when we stop, as I don't eat meat, but did learn they offer a grilled cheese sandwich so tried that. It was actually good. We did to go but you can dine in. Their curbside dining is not available right now. It is famous for their signature greeting, " what'll ya have, what'll ya have"? Chili dogs, burgers, fries, orange drinks. Check it out if you have never had the experience. Greasy diner food but worth a stop. read more

The Varsity - Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The Varsity is a local icon and has been in business for 95 years as it opened in 1928. They lay claim to being the largest drive-in restaurant in the world and they can handle 600 cars for their drive-in and seat 800 people inside. They have seven locations around Georgia and this is the original and two locations are also in the Atlanta airport. Some say this is the largest fast food restaurant in the world as it covers two blocks. The Varsity was opened to target GA Tech students and it is still very popular in the university area. If you find yourself in Atlanta you should try out the original location at least once to experience the great historic fast food ambiance and great onion rings. My video review of The Varsity is here: https://youtu.be/qta2icK1SGE read more

I was staying in Atlanta for a little with my family and we stopped at this place because we heard it was a good burger joint. I ordered a cheeseburger with some fries and onion rings. The servers were surprisingly fast and got us our food quick. I found the 1900s diner vibe of the place pretty cool. I thought the cheeseburger, onions rings and fries were very good and overall I really like this place and will probably come back next time I'm in Georgia . read more

The Varsity - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Ok it's a historical diner and all the celebs on the photo wall can't be wrong. Service was super fast and efficient. But we got there about 2:00 on a Friday- we were served the most limp, sad, barely warm fries and burgers that just squeaked by for the health dept required temperature. The onion rings were fresher and tasted fine. My husband said the hotdogs were very cheap and were lukewarm also. So if you really want to go- make sure you go at a busy time that they are making food left and right or ask for your stuff to be made again. read more

Nice place for groups. Good dogs and burgers. Fried peach pies - yumm. Milkshakes and orange drinks are great, too.

Hmm, I wanted to experience the true Georgia college experience and have always wanted to check this place out. First of all, I didn't expect it to be so busy. As I pulled up I saw a van full of around 20 people walking up together all excited. Seems like a cult-classic sort of restaurant. I got the double bacon cheeseburger, rings, and a diet coke. The burger looks underwhelming, and just as plain as the pictures I've seen online. I started with the rings that were pretty good, nice and greasy and I'm just not good for my cholesterol levels. Still, I finished those. Now on to the burger. I don't know if it's the worst burger I've had in some time (I've eaten Burger King recently), but it was definitely the driest. There was absolutely no juice and I had to drink diet coke just to moisten my mouth. I added mustard which was super needed. That made it a lot better, but still super dry. I was actually debating whether to take half of it home and heat if up to get some juices, but decided I probably wouldn't eat it since it didn't look good now. I finished it, almost. Well, I experienced it. I won't give a poor rating for a GA classic, but I definitely won't come back again (sober). read more

When in Atlanta, the Varsity is a must! I am not sure how I haven't reviewed them before yet but I have been here several times on my previous visits. Truth, the hot dogs are not mind blowing but they are good. I grew up in Michigan, right between the Detroit Coney Dog and the Chicago dog, I know a thing or two about great hot dogs. You still just have to come here. A standard chili dog with extra onions and fries or onion rings is always how I roll when at the Varsity and I am a happy camper. For me, this is like a snack or appetizer to all the other amazing food spots that Atlanta has to offer. The attitude here is part of its charm. I love the direct, to the point "what'll ya have?" angle they have. read more

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WHAT'LL YA HAVE? WHAT'LL YA HAVE? WHAT'LL YA HAVE? When visiting Atlanta, if you are not a vegetarian...and I cannot figure out why anyone ever would be one...you have to visit the Varsity. It is not going to be the greatest dining experience of your life. It is a fast food place. People that knock it on reviews for not being the greatest burger/hotdog experience of their life are like those annoying people that like to complain that their toenails are not symmetrical. They just annoy you. The staff will yell at you. Yes. Get over it. They will try and expedite your order because they have 3,000 people behind you. Get over it. They are not rude. They are BUSY!!!!! Also get one of the hats on the register. The Chili Cheese burger and Chili dog combo is a must. As are the onion rings. And the fries. And the Slaw Dog. And OMG just order everything!!!!! This place is an institution in ATL. Not stopping here would be like not stopping at the Louvre to see the Mona Lisa. That is a terrible analogy...but I hope it gets the point across. Oh. And the sweet tea is very sweet. Rock solid 4 stars. read more

The Varsity - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I just moved to Atlanta , always have seen this place in passing but today I decided to stop by and try it. I initially came specifically for the fried peach pie , but I saw they had chili dogs and how could I pass that up? I ordered a #1 combo which was the chili cheese dogs , and that came with fries. The man behind the counter asked if I wanted fresh diced onions for the dogs , which of course I did. Lol. My beverage of choice was the Varsity orange , which was an orange drink. Little did they know I'm an "orange drink" connoisseur. It was very refreshing and the slivered ice they use was a plus. The chili cheese dogs were ok , small but efficient. I'm glad I had those onions to add some texture and zing to them. The fries really carried the combo , because they were super fresh and crispy. Like I couldn't stop eating them , but I had to leave some room for peach pie , right? The pie filling was great , but I thought it could have been a bit sweeter. Maybe a glaze of something would have did it but it wasn't bad. I also thought it would have a fried texture but it seemed more like a baked texture. All in all , it was a cool little experience. It got me to where I needed to be. read more

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Stopped by the famous "The Varsity" on a trip to Florida with the wife in kids in 2017. The view of the Olympic torches from there may be the best I've seen in the city. The food was amazing I got a #1 classic and the kids got hot dogs. We all loved it. The line was insanely long. Craziest line over ever seen for a fast food type setup. Me my buddy and my cousin are coming to Atalanta in September 2021. I'll defiantly recommend this place read more

The Varsity - 2017 - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Food was good, just became cold too quick. I wish it was piping hot. Overall clean atmosphere. read more

The Varsity - Chili Cheese Dog Chili Cheese Slaw Dog chili cheese French Frie - Burgers Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It didnt live up to the hype for me. We were next in line and still waited a good minute to place our orders. There was a mix up w the 2 orders before ours. When we went to sit down the staff that was "cleaning" was barely cleaning. She was just gently slapping the cloth across the table. Then used the same rag to wipe down the condiments. We sat down and my fries weren't hot. The onion rings & burger were good for fast food. The orange frosty or whatever its called was meh. Overall i wasnt impressed after hearing so much about Varsity. Id come again if the were open 24/7 and I was out late night drinking and needed to fill my belly. read more