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    The Varsity

    3.3 (160 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, American
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    THE VARSITY ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    The Varsity in Kennesaw, Georgia. Slawdog, Chili Cheese Slawdog, Onion Rings, and a nice cold unsweet tea.
    Randy G.

    Walked into The Varsity in Kennesaw, Georgia, it was a Saturday afternoon and the place was busy but ordering went fast. The restaurant was really clean and accommodating. There were plenty of clean tables to eat at. The girl welcomed us with the Varsity saying "What'll Ya Have?". I ordered the #7 combo meal with two Slawdogs, onion rings, and an unsweet iced tea. My wife ordered just the Chili Cheese Slawdog. The Slawdog was great! Nice cool crunchy slaw on the hotdog, it was really good. The onion rings were hot and crunchy. Very good. My wife loved her Chili Cheese Slawdog. The chili on this dog was very flavorful. Not too spicy, and the slaw again like my Slawdog was cool and crunchy and was a nice compliment to the chili cheese dog. After we ate, we ordered one of each of the pies they offer. They have an apple, peach, and sweet potato pies. We brought them home for later. They were fresh cooked and smells great. Whenever we come to town, we'll be stopping at The Varsity.

    Single cheeseburger
    Denise C.

    This was my first time visiting any location of The Varsity. I was really excited because it's a Georgia staple. The dining room is bright, light and spacious. It was also very clean. The lady at the counter was super joyful, kind and helpful. Two of us had the #4 , double cheeseburger with bacon. We split the fries and onion rings. They were the best part of the entire meal. The burgers are kind of nasty and taste freezer burnt. The Varsity orange cream shake is delicious. We won't be back for the burgers but will be for the service and sides.

    Jimmy T.

    We were on vacation from Florida and while traveling around the area we stopped by The Varsity for dinner. We've eaten here before many years ago when our kids were young. I remember the hamburgers being super tasty back then and always sparked a memory to want to come back. Today I honestly have to say the hamburger was disappointing. It wasn't bad but it also wasn't very good if you know what I mean... It was just OK and just had very little flavor. My wife and I both got the Glorified Hamburger with onion rings. The onion rings were VERY greasy!!! The fried Apple Pie really didn't have much taste to it other than greasy pie.... The Peach Pie was ok and had good flavor. My wife and I both liked the Fried Peach Pie the best. Our son-in-law said we should have gotten the Hotdog. He said he liked it. If we ever come back we will definitely get the hotdog for sure. The restaurant was clean. Everyone was friendly! The food came out very fast.

    Double Cheese Burger
    Nicholas A.

    Eh. The burger was dry. I understand it's a staple in town so by all means go for it but you can def find a better burger at any of the fast food chains. Go for the experience and then don't go back lol.

    Greg K.

    The Varsity always fills me with memories of good days. Having spent time at the North Avenue Trade School (ME '89) I spend many days of my youth at the downtown location. The Kennesaw location is familiar when you walk in. The furniture and menu are the same, but the staff are a bit more relaxed, and a little slower. You don't have to worry about being yelled at if you step to the counter without your money out and your order ready. You can still hear a "Whatta ya have?" but overall the atmosphere is much more laid back. The prices seem a lot higher than I remember, but then the price of everything does. The food remains the same. One bite into those chili dogs or onion rings and my mind takes me back 35 years. Of course with the food being the same, I also know I am going to need some tums later this afternoon. I couldn't eat like this every day, but it is an occasional treat well worth it. I have to go 4 stars instead of 5 because of the price and the gastronomical distress I know will follow, but for pure enjoyment and memories it would be a 5.

    Glorified Hamburger with Onion Rings
    Gimel C.

    I was here simply because I was chaperoning a field trip. I usually would not come to the Varsity. I will say that this location is better than the one in Atlanta. The burger was okay and so were the onion rings. The service was good, the cashier was patient as each chaperone had to order for their group of children.

    Earl S.

    Just good ol' American fare! I thought all of the Varsity locations had ceased operation years ago and to see this one while out shopping for Christmas was a welcome surprise. I had the number one and a regular cheese burger. Everything was hot and delicious. They have a drive-thru window, outdoor dining, and a large parking lot. I recommend them for a quick lunch after shopping in the area.

    Not the best ingredients. Not sure why Kent uses the phrase "Quality Foods"

    Occasionally, I do find myself at the varsity. Whata you have, My standard order is two chili cheese dogs using pimento cheese, onion rings, a peach pie and varsity orange drink. After seeing what's in the hotdogs, I don't think I'll be ordering those anymore. Still love the varsity orange drink, and peach pie.

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    Don't waste your time your money or an upset stomach! The worst food I've ever eaten! My dog eats better food than that!

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    The Varsity is always Great!!!! Excellent place to take visitors from out of state. Hot and Fresh Fries.

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    My favorites are the chili burger and chili dog with onion rings. I moved away and just can't find anything near as good anywhere.

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    Brandi's World Famous Hot Dogs - Tasty chili slaw dog and side of onion rings.  Amazing

    Brandi's World Famous Hot Dogs

    4.4(274 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $

    Oh my oh my oh my... I have been thinking about that, I mean, those hot dogs all day. Let me…read moreexplain my confusion in sharing my thoughts... I originally ordered one chili slaw dog and after inhaling it, I mean eating it, I ordered a second. (I had will power to leave after the 2nd one or I would closed the place down). The place is quaint and full of localness and charm. Be warned, there isn't a cloth napkin within 20 miles of the place. There are several rolls of paper towels and tear off what you need. My fellow Yelpers tipped me off to the kick the chili has. And kick it is. It is a slow burn that sneaks up on you. Fortunately, I had a smear of chilled slaw on top of it. The dog is a remarkable color red and the bun is steamed and it is wonderful! I ordered a side of onion rings- they were fried to order and while tasty, not the star of the show. My beverage was served in a bucket, 32 oz styrofoam cup with crunchy ice cubes. Again, wonderful. There was a steady pace of person ordering at the counter and the phone rang for pick up orders. And, as the sign says- Cash Only. The prices will not break your bank.

    I'm conflicted. I love a good, well run, hospitable, affordable mainstay that is beloved by the…read morecommunity. Brandi's checks that box squarely, and without exception. However, I also love great food prepared well, this is where Brandi and I diverge a bit. Located just north of Marietta square, it can be easy to miss, just watch for the railroad tracks that cross Church St. Parking as mentioned by others can be very tight, and you enter the lot from the right of the restaurant and circle around. My visit was at the beginning of the lunch rush, so parking was tight, but I could still find a space. Inside, Brandi's drips with history - the real kind that tells you that not much has changed in 20, 30, maybe 40 years. But it's not in that clapped out way, well worn like that favorite pair of shoes you've resoled three times and refuse to get rid of because they fit right and are so comfortable. Seat yourself at one of the handful of 4 top tables, or, at the 15 or so lunch counter stools. No menu is provided other than the one over the register - and remember, it's cash only. The menu is simple - hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, onion rings, soda, and sweet or unsweet tea. Grabbed my seat at the bar, and Brandi herself helped me. She, along with every single person working there were as kind and helpful as could be - a lost art for what Brandi's is, a quick serve place to grab an unpretentious and inexpensive lunch. Everything comes with white onions, mustard, and their chili - you can add cheese, or, ask for any of those items to be left off if you prefer. My move is to always try things the way the chef intended first, then modify next time around, so I went for the dressed up dog, and also a cheeseburger with the onions, mustard, and chili. Food was served quickly, maybe within five minutes of ordering with the four folks behind the counter working in that way where you know they've been doing this for a hot minute - everything and everyone in their place. Lots of regulars known by the staff - it's say the average age during this weekday lunch was pushing 60. This is where things start to slip a little at least for me. Brandi has kept things the same, including what ingredients they use. As such the hot dog is a red variety (hello red dye #3), and is a standard size dog (not a jumbo or foot long). White onions were crisp, the cole slaw a bit creamier that I'd personally prefer (but I found it worked really well like that on the dog), and then the chili. I was warned, as everyone is, that it is "very spicy". For my palette, I didn't find it to be particularly spicy although it had some zip that snuck up on you. I'm sure the cole slaw kept a little of that heat at bay. The hot dog itself, to me, just didn't have a lot of flavor which I guess is ok if the point is the toppings. It also was essentially room temperature which I found quite surprising given it was lunch rush, not sure if that was an anomaly or normal. But hey, for a couple of bucks, literally, I wasn't expecting a gourmet Snake River Farms Wagyu monster hot dog. This is where the price vs. quality index comes in to play. Now, the burger on the other hand, honestly, it was a mistake. I'd somehow expected them to have been griddle cooked and therefore have that well seasoned griddle char that so many old school flat tops in the hands of pros can deliver. This was a grey, not crusty, small patty that almost seemed steamed to me - if that's your jam, awesome, just isn't mine. As with the dog, almost none of the flavor of the ground beef came through - it was really overwhelmed by the chili. The hamburger bun was also kinda hard which I don't know if that's by design, or an indicator of buns that have been sitting around a while. Last up - fries. Reviews I'd read talked about them being crispy and well seasoned. Mine came out lukewarm and kinda flabby, and no hint of crispness anywhere. I might have ordered wrong as the onion rings others had looked good. Not much on the seasoning side either. So - all in, it had that very old school locals place with a lot of history to it vibe, and was nearly packed during lunch which is great to see these days with food and labor costs what they are for restaurants. On the food side, I'd say for the (very low) price, I'd go back and I know now what I'm in for. My tip off should have been the regulars sitting around me downing 2, 3, and even 4 dogs - no burgers I could see. And the staff - just honest, really friendly folks, working their tail off to serve up a piece of Marietta history. Had the dog come out hot, the fries been crispy vs. soggy, that would definitely bump them up a star. The burger, I'll chalk that up to my not reading the room....

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    Seat at the counter- paper towels as you need them

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    Chili slaw dog- perfect

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    Fatty's of Atlanta

    Fatty's of Atlanta

    4.5(15 reviews)
    5.7 mi
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    Knish me, I'm Jewish! Well half, anyway. But I know true dogs and Jewish snack foods when I get…read more'em. Take me to Fatty's - wherever they might be around town, please. My only complaint is they aren't always so easy to find (btw, not worth docking them a star for this). Fatty (and wife) are like the Rogers and Hammerstein of food trucks. Their food is like a 3-act play and it's full of wonderful tunes along the way. Let's start with the opener: Act 1 - Potato Knish: This can best be described as a mashed potato turnover. They can be large, small, round, square...the ultimate Jewish snack food. You can get it with spinach and cheese or pepperoni for extra, but why mess with a classic. I like mine with a little salt and sauce (mustard works for me, but there is also Fatty's special spicy sauce). Yummmmmm. You cannot go wrong here. Fried taters. Yes please. Act 2 - The Dogs: Okay, I could go on and on here and they all have names and things that come on them, but I will tell you what I have had and I loved them both (and please don't ask me for names). A dog with peppers and onions (OMG, to die for) and a dog with mustard and slaw on top. Their slaw is creamy and crunchy - two things slaw should always be. Their dogs are all-beef Sabrett hot dogs and juicy and delicious. And Act 3 - Cannolis: Traditional cannolis with the chocolate chips dipped on the ends. Fabulous crunchy shell, not too sweet, but sweet enough to let you know this is the final act to your kick ass food truck indulgence. As they say - go big or go home. Fatty's doesn't skimp, so you definitely get your money's worth. Look for they around town and get yourself a full 3-act meal and you will not be sorry...but you might be full.

    Eyyy, Fatty's! This…read moreis a husband-and-wife run food truck that serves up authentic New York style hot dogs and sausages along with other NYC favorites like cannolis, knishes, jumbo pretzels and Italian ices. The proprietor John is the real deal--he's been slinging out dirty water dogs since he was a young man in New York. He definitely knows how to dress up a delicious dog. I've had several of the menu items over two separate visits and highly recommend all of the dogs and sides that I've sampled. Fatty's Tex-Mex ($6): Quarter pound Sabrett all-beef dog with lettuce, onions, cheddar, black bean & corn salsa, chipotle cream. This one definitely has a southwestern flare that really compliments the beef hot dog's distinctive flavor. It's not really very spicy at all. "Da Bronx" ($6): Two all-beef Sabrett hot dogs with spicy mustard and Sabrett onion sauce. This one sound simple but it actually packs a wallop. The onion sauce has a nice zing that compliments the mustard. Potato Knishes ($4): Potato pancakes. Before Fatty's I had never tried a knish, so I can't speak to their authenticity; but they sure are tasty! You can add either pepperoni & cheese or spinach & cheese for $2. Cannoli ($4): Traditional cannolis with chocolate chips. These things taste way better than any other dessert I've tried from a food truck. Fantastic crunchy shell, decadent but not overly sweet. Get one with your meal. It's worthwhile, trust me. It seems like Fatty's spends many Saturdays at a Petsmart, and otherwise travels around to various office parks during the week and local festivals on the weekends. Try checking out their FB page or Twitter account to see where they'll be next. And be sure to come hungry--they don't skimp on the portion sizes!

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    Fatty's of Atlanta - (clockwise from top) Cannoli, Potato Knish, Fatty's Tex-Mex

    (clockwise from top) Cannoli, Potato Knish, Fatty's Tex-Mex

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    Marietta Burger Bar - Breakfast burger with sautéed onions was delicious! These sweet potato tots might be the best I've ever had.

    Marietta Burger Bar

    4.2(182 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    $$

    Don't let the outside fool you! From the street, it looks like it might be a little dive in an…read moreolder part of town, but step inside and you'll find a spot that's clean, modern, minimalist, and very well put together. It's on the smaller side, which gives it a cozy feel. The service was absolutely exceptional, and our server, Erin, was fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. Now for the food...the hamburger was, without question, the best burger I've ever had in my entire life. Every bite was incredible, and it's the kind of meal you'll be thinking about long after you leave. The entire menu looked absolutely scrumptious, and there were so many things I wanted to try. I honestly can't wait to come back and work my way through it. This place is a hidden gem that's worth seeking out!

    When everything is closed in Roswell after 10 pm and you want a late night delicious meal where can…read moreyou go? You take yourself to Marietta and you find yourself at Marietta Burger Bar. The burger was made perfect to the temperature that I wanted because it's hard to get a medium pink burger near ATL and this place did it right. Our server I want to say her name was Erin was so warm so welcoming. The inside is not large, but the right size could probably fit around 40 or so people. clean floors. Stacked bar and large TVs to watch your sports. I ordered what they would call their American Burger, but I added a fried egg which was made perfectly with delicious bacon and caramelized onions. OMG it was even better the next day. And their fries were served hot and crispy and their garlic aïoli was perfection. I will definitely revisit this place again. @KayFallonExplores Weekly & Daily PromotionsBurger of the Week: They rotate creative, limited-time creations (such as a Chili Mac 'n Cheese Burger). Tuesday Drinks: Enjoy $6 Margaritas during your mid-week lunch or dinner. Wednesday Drinks: Unwind with $5 House Wines.

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    Marietta Burger Bar - They're amazing delicious burger

    They're amazing delicious burger

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    Village Burger - Woodstock - Chicken Tenders

    Village Burger - Woodstock

    4.1(125 reviews)
    5.2 mi

    Visited Village for the first time & I was very surprised. I ordered the Village Burger & added…read moreextra fixings, my husband created his own burger& we got our little one a kids burger. I enjoyed the burger for the most part, the meat could use a little more seasoning, but it wasn't a deal breaker. The kids burger was so cute, on a little slider bun & perfect for my 2 year old! She tore the burger & fries UPPPP! Haha The employees were very kind & very helpful with suggestions! Inside was nice, not too crowded and outside seating was available as well. I will definitely be back for more!!

    OH MY GOSH!!!! Gluten free fries, buns, onion rings, chicken…read moretenders, tots, fried pickles...and probably more I can't remember. The staff was very helpful in trying to find us something safe to eat because we have multiple medical dietary restrictions. Everything was HOT and delicious! We tried 3 burgers, 1 chicken sandwich, fries and tots all were good. Now this is greasy diner food so don't go in with unrealistic expectations. But this is a family place and a great option for the GF community. We will definitely be back! Just so you know...the chicken tenders, fried pickles and onion rings can be GF but are NOT dairy free. The fries and buns are GF and DF. MY only note we went on a Saturday and the bathroom floors were sticky and the booths needed a better wipe down. I know it's hard to get everything done but a little cleaner would have kicked it up to a 5 Star for me.

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    I ordered the patty melt added egg and mushrooms.

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    BurgerFi - Veggie burger and fries

    BurgerFi

    3.5(387 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$

    I really enjoy this place. After a long week I decided to drive to the place and have a burger …read more I had their newer burger that I forgot to take a picture and the name of with a side of onion rings and fries . The food was very tasty, freshly made and the staff were very pleasant. I love coming here because they have veggie burgers and my vegetarian sister swears by them. The fries are tasty and you can tell that are freshly cut and hot. The onion tings are crunchy and just full of flavor. What I love it was that the restaurant was clean, the staff were pleasant and the food was delicious! (I'll try to remember to take pictures before I eat)

    The meat/veggie were fantastic. Fresh, full of flavor…read more The rest of the experience had stumbling blocks. When you walk in you are bombarded with photos of the perfect burger. The buns are tall and branded. No. I didn't expect the buns to be branded. Hoped. But didn't expect. The buns, as you can see, were steamed to an inch from being soggy. Somehow the toasted interior still had a crunch. The fries. I will pay premium money for good fries. These were obviously fresh cut and had potential. What we got was a mix of the perfect cook with a few under done and a sprinkling of soggy fries. The truffle aioli was ok. Tasted more like warm cream than anything with flavor. Beverage station / condiment / napkin station is so tucked into the corner that only 1-2 people can is it at a time. Often, someone would get there drink and stand there, unknowingly blocking anyone ele se, waiting for their food. Again. Tasty burger. Kids loved there custard shakes. I need to go back to try the quinoa veggie patty on its own. If they fix their buns and up the fry quality, easy 5. Service is good but not memorable.

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