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    3.8 (97 reviews)

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Omelet
    Chris L.

    This was my first time at the Trilith location. We went on a weekday so it was not too busy. I very much enjoyed it. It is a smaller place so I imagine there can be a long wait on the weekends. They also seem to have special events for holidays where they have a different menu and various seafood options bbq etc.

    Rhonda M.

    An absolute MUST visit!! The greeter (Miss Honey) was so sweet and personable I loved that and our server (Mr. Pablo) was awesome as well. Our food came out HOT (just like I like it, don't bring me room temperature food ), and everything we ordered was delicious EXCEPT the grits! They didn't taste like anything (I'm side eyeing yall) but everything else was great and I took a to go box so I could savor the rest later! I normally go to East Point but I think Fayetteville has stolen me away!! Chef's kiss!!

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    The whole atmosphere at this place is very welcoming and unique. The food was great and even had vegetarian options. Also, the customer service was outstanding aswell. I will definitely be coming back!

    Menu 9/2025
    EJ B.

    Oooook so been to this location several times. Today was my birthday and I decided to try something different which I have had years ago but at another location. I had waffle n 3 smoke chicken wings. The waffle was delicious, the wings had no flavor although they were smoked. My husband had salmon croquettes, grits, eggs and toast. He said the salmon croquettes had no seasoning for the filling, grits were good. I also had the Louie coffee which they have downsized the cup size as you see in the photo. The service and environment were good. We normally sit outside but this time we sat inside. I'm have to give them a break and check back in 2025. Don't know since this area is building up they are overwhelmed but this was mid morning.

    Catfish plate
    Keena M.

    The catfish was fried and seasoned to perfection. The place is clean and service was great.

    Skillet heap with sausage
    Mykel R.

    The food, and the atmosphere was was good in my opinion It took a little bit of moment for seating, but overall a good experience.

    Alicia L.

    Omg!!! It's the simple things for me. Don't laugh when I say that this place blew my socks off!! Yes, I have been to other Thumbs Up Diners but this location got it all tdisappointed. The ambience, the service and the food are all noteworthy! I sat at the bar, which actually serves alcohol, at this location. Parker's attitude and service were stellar. His vibe was all the up & I appreciate the great menu suggestions he offered!! The fried catfish is spectacular! The look. The taste. Everything about it was perfection. I met the owner Joni (sp). She was super sweet & knee deep in plating orders at the window but still took time to greet guests. I love it!!! This place is poppin'! Whether you live nearby or are visiting from out of town you have to eat here. You will not be disappointed.

    outdoor seating
    Chris W.

    Amazing experience, beautiful setting with seating outdoors. Food came quickly was very fresh, with home made Multigrain biscuits. Friendly staff with great cooks.

    Ultimate Seaside Breakfast

    This was my first time at this location, it's a pretty small location but doable. The food was amazing, especially the Fried Catfish. The service started off strange but eventually got much better. The encounter at the door was not welcoming which is why I made the previous statement. When we walked in the hostess was not very welcoming and seemed bothered but we asked to sit at the bar and he became our server and for some reason his attitude completely changed. Needless to say, we will definitely go back for the amazing tasting catfish but not so much the shrimp and grits because they were not flavorful at all which was shocking.

    Skillet heap with chicken sausage
    Tracy H.

    Service was outstanding! The biscuits are delicious with the homemade strawberry jam. The potatoes were a bit larger than I expected for the skillet heap. Overall, it was very filling and tasty with the chicken sausage. This was a cool breakfast spot.

    Stopped by for breakfast before leaving the area. The customer service was excellent, there wasn't a long wait time, and the food was amazing. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely be stopping by.

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    Tammy V.

    Very nice vibe and delicious food. We enjoyed breakfast. The portions are large. The staff and friendly and we received great service.

    Belgium waffle and side of two scrambled eggs -- yum!
    Caitlin S.

    This place is really good! Somehow I did not expect to like it, but it was delicious and had a good vibe. Inside seating is pretty limited and it was cold and rainy when we went, so the outside seating was not an option. Expect to wait if you don't get there before 10 am. Service was friendly and quick. I got the Belgium waffle and side of two scrambled eggs. The eggs were moist and wet and the waffle was SO good. Loved the waffle. The coffee was good too! My bf got the omelette with a side of a biscuit and grits and his dish was good as well. I definitely recommend this place!

    Piece of the pecan waffle showing how the butter didn't melt

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    Yummy breakfast! Good service. Enjoyed our visit to Trillith. Would recommend when in the area

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    4.6
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    0.1 mi

    Friends were meeting here and I was intrigued. Interesting reviews and pictures…read more So decided to get there early and was not disappointed, except for one thing and it was kind of understandable. What I loved... The cute and engaging decor, very bright and colorful. I found a new favorite donut with their gluten-free red velvet. Moist and delicious Their signature dish of the egg on top of the hash browns was yum. Yum. The chunks of potatoes are crispy and the eggs were cooked just right. There was enough hash browns there that I saved some and cooked more eggs the next day at home Although my husband didn't like his scrambled eggs because he says they were as flat and not fluffy. And they were not very busy when we arrived and had additional staff come in as their peak hour approached around 9:00. The gal that was doing it all had to stop and make coffee and I think she rushed it a little bit because it wasn't hot and it was bitter... She gladly warmed it up for me and when she topped it off it wasn't as bitter

    Parking: Free Located @ Trillith in Fayettville…read more This meal was really delicious, seasoned well, I was expecting whole a Hashbrowns but I got some cube potatoes that were slightly crispy on the outside & warm & tender on the inside, a half of a friend egg was on top, ai was definitely shocked to see half of an fried egg. It had peppers, onions, jalapeños & some crack sauce. All the flavors, spices & crack sauce just mixed all well together. The crack sauce is mato based. Customer service was good as the cashier answered most of my questions. I would definitely visit HERO again 4

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    If I could give this place 10 stars, I would…read more My fiancée found a December promotion on Instagram -- half off their buffet -- and after a little persistence getting someone on the phone to verify it, we were on our way. Let me be very clear: the drive was 100% worth it. From the moment we arrived, the entire experience felt elevated. The seating, the staff, the food, the live pianist, the atmosphere, even the other guests -- everything worked together to create one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. And the food... I absolutely gorged myself on that buffet, with zero regrets. From the main selections to the dessert station -- which featured authentic bananas foster -- every single bite was incredible. The quality, the presentation, the flavor -- all of it was just out of this world. Honestly, part of me doesn't even want to write this review because I want to make sure I get a seat again next Christmas. But it would be a crime not to share how special this place is. I can't speak on anything outside of their dinner service, but if you go just for that, I promise you -- you will not, you cannot, leave disappointed. I would put money on that.

    Went for Sunday Brunch and was delighted with the service. Food was excellent, and the guy behind…read morethe omelette bar was a gem. The mimosas were delicious! If you leave The Studio Cafe hungry, it's definitely your own fault!

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    Macaroni & cheese is bomb dot com! Crab legs, shrimp, seafood casserole.
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    Kiss My Gritz

    Kiss My Gritz

    3.8
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    I was in Fairburn yesterday, looking for some breakfast food and was on my way to Cracker Barrel…read morewhen I saw this restaurant at the intersection while sitting at a red light. I was curious so I decided to look it up on Google Maps and saw that they had some good reviews and the type of breakfast/brunch food I was looking for. When I walked in, they were very busy and the wait would've been about 30 minutes so I decided to order my food to go. I was told they take reservations during the week. While I was waiting, I got a chance to meet the owners and they were so nice and told me they were moving to a larger space this Summer. I decided to try the flavored lemonade and I got the mango flavor. It was so delicious and refreshing. My order didn't take too long to be prepared. I ordered the beignets. I also ordered shrimp and salmon grits and I got my salmon blackened and I got the peach cobbler bread pudding. My key takeaways are the salmon and shrimp grits dish was very flavorful. It was hot and fresh, and it was the perfect portion. My beignets were hot and fresh and I loved the taste and texture but it was missing the powdered sugar and I would've liked to have had a dipping sauce, maybe chocolate caramel or strawberry with it, not sure if I should've asked for it or if it should've came as an addition. I personally did not care for the peach bread pudding. It was too sweet and for some reason didn't actually remind me of bread pudding so I would probably try a different dessert like the red velvet cake next time. Overall, my experience was great and I definitely can't wait to return.

    I've visited this establishment twice. The waitress was pleasant and friendly both times, but…read moreunfortunately the issues came from the cooks and management. The first time, I dined in with my son and also ordered fish and grits to go. About 10 minutes after receiving my meal, I got the to-go order, but the cooks refused to separate the fish from the grits. As a result, I had to cut my meal short and leave so the fish wouldn't become soggy. The second visit was with my husband. I ordered the grit bowl exactly as listed on the menu. I was told the onions and peppers came on the potatoes instead of the grits, which was fine because I mainly wanted the spinach anyway. When the meal arrived, there was no spinach. The waitress checked with the cooks, and they claimed the spinach did not come with the meal, even though it was clearly listed on the menu. They then attempted to charge extra for it, despite it being included in the advertised price. I also asked to speak with a manager, but no manager ever came out. Unfortunately, the poor communication and lack of customer service from the kitchen staff and management overshadowed what could have been a much better experience.

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    The Curious Pig

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    4.3
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    The service and food were fantastic. Make sure to try the cabbage and the Brussels sprouts…read moreappetizers. Several in our large party said they were the best they ever had. The pork chops and country fried steak were also big hits. The corn bread was not exceptional but still very good. Not everything stood out as great but certainly nothing we had stood out as bad. It was all a decent value as well. We had a couple folks in our party who are very thrifty, always looking for a deal, and vocal when they don't feel like they are getting a value. This time there were no complaints. Great place.

    I ate dinner here with a friend yesterday. The food tasted great but sadly the Curious Pig messed…read moreup just about everything else that goes into one's dining experience. It's always sad to me when this happens, because in my opinion having great food is the hard part. Seeing them excel in that but fail the easy stuff is hard :( What they struck out on: - host and hostess chatting when we walked up, they seemed to be complaining about something. We didn't receive any smiles. Didn't feel like they wanted to be there. Yes I understand it's a job, but warm welcomes are important and they are the first impression for a customer when they walk in. - It was 80 degrees and dreadfully humid outside since it had been raining. They had the doors open and I didn't see or feel any fans or air conditioning running. I saw a patron using a hand fan while we ate. - Since there was no air conditioning running, all the steam from the dishwashing and cooking in the kitchen came out to the dining area and lingered in the air the entire time we ate. We thought it was smoke at first but it didn't have a smell, when we walked out to leave I felt the steam leaving the kitchen area - Unbearably loud. I'm not sure why the acoustics are so bad but there is just nothing absorbing any noise. All the ruckus just echoes. Pretty sure this was mainly due to the tables being somewhat close together and the chairs having no sound buffers. It was suuuper loud when people got up to leave and when bussers were cleaning the tables. - Out of the fried green tomatoes which we were excited to order. - I ran out of water while eating. My drink didn't get filled until maybe 10-15 mins later. - Our waitress was running around, very busy. We didn't get checked on that much. It wasn't her fault. She was very courteous and was working hard. They seemed to not have enough staff on hand. - The napkins shed everywhere? When I opened my napkin a cloud of lint came up from it. It was all over my black shorts when we left. - Ends of the tables were all scratched up. - Decor is a bit of a hodgepodge. Having fake candles at each table for a place that gives southern farmhouse is an interesting choice. - The pimento cheese plate came with only 5 mini pieces of toast. We had to ask for more which was an upcharge. There's no way all the pimento cheese could be eaten on 5 pieces. Their home runs: - The food was amazing. I really liked the steak frites. I ordered the steak medium. It was nice and tender. The fries were seasoned and crispy. The chimichurri sauce was great. My friend and I both liked the pimento cheese and the bread that it came with. We weren't crazy about the house pickles. My friend loved her caesar salad. - The prices are great. Super affordable for high quality food. - Menu is expansive. - We had no wait to be seated. - No trouble parking. Location is convenient. As you can see, the list of cons is very very long. It was truly an odd thing to experience, since the place had such great food. I'm thinking the Curious Pig needs a restaurant management consultant or something? We might try this place again sometime later. We'll see.

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    $12 TROPIC LIKE ITS HOT (with ALCOHOL): this was SO GOOD!!! My absolute favorite. ORDER IT! 100/10

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