Whataburger

Clocked is great! Love coming here when I'm in Athens. I love the option to turn the burger into a…read moresalad, too!

Great burgers but the fries!!!!! The fries are awesome!! The fries came to the table perfectly…read morecooked and fresh. The outside was crisp and the inside was soft. We had the ones with Cajun seasoning which were really good but the garlic fries are seriously over the top. When we return (yes, of course we will return) I think I just want garlic fries. Forget the burger I just want to eat those amazing fries. It's a good burger. Juicy, well cooked. Not overdone. The bread was not my favorite. Why does everyone insist on brioche buns? They don't really work for a cheeseburger. It is still a damned good burger. The only real problem is that it will occupy too much room in my stomach that could otherwise be filled with garlic fries. The dining room is a bit small. Let's call it intimate. The staff are wonderful. Go. Eat fries. Life is good.

Cajun tots and sweet potato fries

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Grindhouse Killer Burgers

3.5(205 reviews)

3.8 mi

I liked our first stop in. The menu is pretty deep with different burger toppings and protein…read moreselections. I opted for their regular Grindhouse burger that had caramelized onions mixed in with the double patties and cheese. It was sloppy, but delicious. Their crinkle fries come out crispy as well, no soggies! Got a side of cheese sauce for dipping and it had a little kick that I liked. The interior is small so seating is limited.

We got the frings (o-rings and sweet potato fries), cheesy puffs (fried pimento cheese), impossible…read moreburger Dixie style, mocha milkshake, brussel sprouts, and turkey burger with American cheese lettuce wrapped. Great service even for takeout. Lady was upset sweet and gave us suggestions also didn't rush us. Cute and casual vibe. Mocha milkshake - 8/10 a little too sweet for me and wished it was more coffee flavor but solid Frings- I wish they gave us more it was just a couple of each but sweet potato fries were 10/10 AMAZING. O-rings were a lil under seasoned but 7/10 Cheesy puffs- very interesting texture. Wish it was a bit spicier but have t had something like this. Would have also appreciated more crunch. Great with chipotle ranch. LOVE 9/10 Turkey burger lettuce wrapped - this was so funny! I go pretty much a whole half head of lettuce. Great flavor even without the cheese. 8/10 Brussel sprouts - good flavor but a little burnt. Love the glaze a bit greasy tho 8/10

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Turkey burger with grilled onions

Farm Burger - Athens

4.1(68 reviews)

4.2 mi

While visiting Athens we found Farm Burger thanks to Yelp... highly recommended too. The burgers…read morewere fresh and the fries and onion rings hot and fresh. The service and atmosphere is like going to a five fellas but more inviting and welcoming. Plus the fries are not as greasy... it's tucked away so use may want to map it. The only inconvenience is parking due to it being on the street. Definitely worth itif you're in town.

cold soggy fries...yuck! chicken sandwich had no condiments…read more:-( maybe just stick to burgers?

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Baddies Burgers

4.4(76 reviews)

3.7 mi

They really nail the smashburger deal and even cut their own fries. Fast service but each burger…read morecooked to order. Love the fact they use beef tallow to make the fries much better than the usual fast food nasty vegetable oil blends. You gotta try the pudding as well. They have a flavor of the month that is a nice addition.

My family and I ate here today. The hamburger was really good, and so were the fries. The banana…read morepudding was good also. I think I could've eaten some more fries

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House made banana pudding

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The Place

4.4(554 reviews)

4.5 mi

Super awesome chicken sandwich and fried okra!!!!! Excellent…read moreservice!!!! What PLACE am I at? Ohhhh The PLACE is the excellent!

Probably the best meal I had in Athens on a recent visit…read more Laid back but nice overall vibe, super helpful and friendly service, and fair prices for the quality you receive. The chicken sandwich was incredibly tasty as were the onion rings and collared greens. Good drink selection to boot.

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Groove Burgers

4.1(189 reviews)

1.4 mi

Casual, friendly place for a variety of burgers and chicken sandwiches…read more Food : Food is good. We tried the traditional groove burger and a lamb burger. Both were very good with fresh lettuce and tomatoes. The fried okra is whole -not sliced like most recipes, and it was done in a tasty batter that was not too heavy . There is a bar but we didn't try the drinks, so I can't comment on them. Service : Service is excellent. Our waitress, Sawyer, was very helpful, pleasant, and attentive. The manager checks on customers and makes sure everything is working well. Location : Very convenient location among other restaurants and a variety of stores in the busiest shopping area in Athens-near the exits from highways and the perimeter loops. Facility: Clean, cheerful, and tables are not crowded together. Multiple TVs for a variety of interests. There is lots of free parking in this strip mall. There are outdoor tables for good weather days. There was not loud music like we have endured in several other burger locations. We could have a conversation easily on this restaurant. We will be happy to return in the future. .

Small, clean place in the shopping area off Epps Bridge. In town for an appointment and looking for…read moresomething local. We ordered the jalapeno fries, a steak sandwich with fries and a Groove burger. The jalapeno fries were good. A different take on a"popper" but tasty. The steak sandwich was very flavorful and full or sirloin. Hogie roll was as perfect. The groove burger was good. The bacon and cheddar had the most flavor profile so everything else took a backseat to it. I expected more from the name sake burger. Overall, it was a good stop. We'd order the steak sandwich again for sure but try others things for the remainder.

Strawberry Margarita

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Street Corn

The Royal Peasant

4.3(306 reviews)

3.7 mi

Nice little place with friendly bartenders to grab a pint and nice selection of seasonal cocktails…read more Plenty of outdoor seating but the Georgia summers can make that a little dicey.

Very cool, authentic seeming British pub. Small, (appropriately) noisy, great overall…read moredecor/atmosphere. Terrific service and super-fair prices. A ton of British (and other) beers on tap, fair drink prices. The menu is concise but varied--fish and chips, bangers and mash, royale burger, lamb burger. We REALLY enjoyed the pork belly in Korean BBQ starter, absolutely fantastic. I had a double fish and chips, my wife the Royale burger. Loved the meal, wish we'd had room to try the sticky toffee pudding to see if it's as good as Ramsey's at Hell's Kitchen. Parking is limited, as is seating.

Saturday special, corned beef Philly cheese. With provolone cheese, pickled cabbage and a horseradish sauce.

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Emmy Squared Pizza - Athens

Excellent pizza great salads Full bar they take…read morereservations. I recommend a reservation on the weekend.

Some important details…read more The food is really great, and if you're coming for the food, I highly recommend this place. The service, however, isn't great. It seems like a lot of college students working their first service jobs, so they're inexperienced and pretty disorganized. They were also out of so many drinks. Every time we ordered a drink, our waiter would come back and tell us they were out of it. The restaurant is also very loud. Everything echoes off the walls, and we were practically yelling across the table just to understand each other. Overall, if you want good food, definitely try it out! But considering the service, drink availability, and noise level, there's definitely room for improvement.

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The Farmcart

4.4(162 reviews)

3.1 mi

definitely worth a visit, just expect a line and a bit of a wait when ordering. The food was…read morefantastic overall--the grits in particular were delicious and really stood out. We placed a to-go order, but unfortunately discovered we were missing the bacon after we had already left. We had to go back, but the staff was very apologetic and quickly made it right, which we appreciated. Despite the small hiccup, the quality of the food and the customer service will definitely bring us back again.

On the way to a chain spot for breakfast we passed by Farmcart and turned around to check it out…read more We found a great breakfast spot with well composed made from scratch dishes. My chicken and sausage gravy dish was excellent and filling. Wife's egg sandwich was large with a great biscuit bun. You order from the counter, take a number and a seat. Outside seating was comfortable They also have a variety of eclectic herbal drinks. All was very good.

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Cafe Racer

4.2(43 reviews)

2.2 mi

Cafe Racer is clearly a breakfast institution in Athens, especially among University of Georgia…read morestudents. From the moment we arrived, it was obvious this place has built a loyal following. The setup is simple: place your order, grab a seat, and enjoy. What made me laugh was that many of the "tables" are surrounded by lawn chairs. It's not what I expected, but somehow it fits the laid-back personality of the place perfectly. There are a few traditional tables available, but the lawn-chair seating adds to the charm. I ordered the "My Pleasure" biscuit, which comes with fried chicken, egg, and cheese. The chicken was flavorful, and the sandwich was very tasty overall. The chicken was a little dry when combined with the biscuit, but not enough to keep me from enjoying it. It was still a satisfying breakfast and easy to see why it's a popular menu item. If you're looking for a quick, casual, and uniquely Athens breakfast experience, Cafe Racer is worth a stop. Good food, reasonable prices, and enough personality to make the meal memorable.

A cute little drive thru shop with limited seating outdoors with plenty of parking around it! I…read moreparked and walked up to the window to order, and was greeted nicely, especially considering it was 7:30 in the morning. The go-nuts (donut holes) were so delicious!! About $5 per order, comes with an assortment of flavors. The texture was spongy with a little bounce in every bite. Not too sweet, but perfectly sweet enough. I also ordered a tater boi biscuit sandwich, which I was a little hesitant about because I don't like when biscuits are dry and stick to the roof of my mouth. This was definitely not that!! The biscuit had a good crunch on the outside and was moist on the inside. The jalapeño cream cheese added a nice contrasting texture and flavor. Stacked with the breakfast essentials of hash brown, egg, and cheese. What more could you ask for?

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SillyBilly G.

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4

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2 years ago

Worst restaurant experience of my life. I got wrong ingredients on my burger. I asked 5 times about my coffee order and ultimately waited 30 minutes to be told they are just starting to make it. When I finally got it, it was the wrong size and I paid extra for it to be sweet, and it was bitter. I wasn't the only customer dealing with receiving the wrong order too. When I was asking employees for help they were very disrespectful and said they couldn't help me and went back to their phone. The lady at the register was unnecessary talking to customers and told young children to steal their parents phone to download the Whataburger app then to bring the phone to her when the parents denied wanting to download the app. Overall horrible customer service, food, and wait time. read more

Hamilton H.

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22

43

1 year ago

During a recent visit to a drive-through establishment, I reviewed the menu and selected the #5 option, which is a bacon cheeseburger meal. Upon receiving my order, I noted that the onion rings were served at an optimal temperature; they were hot and presumably freshly cooked. However, the bacon cheeseburger was disappointingly cold, with the cheese not properly melted, indicating inadequate heating or a prolonged wait time post-cooking. The total cost for the meal was approximately $13, yet the subpar temperature of the burger compromised the overall quality of the dining experience. read more

Marguerite B.

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11

0

2 years ago

It's a weird vibe when you come inside like they don't want you to eat inside the restaurant. The cashier was awesome but the food was not up to the standards I received with prior visit. We have 5 soggy burgers with toppings people don't eat. What a waste of time! read more

Steve W.

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8

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2 years ago

Friends from out west raved about it It's like BK on a bad day Venture capitalists bought it and then Hindenburg I've been once and won't be back read more

Steven F.

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1

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2 months ago

if you go look on google reviews of this place that I put a 1 star review you will see what I said

Peyton L.

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1

0

2 years ago

food was absolutely tingly good, cannot control my weight after discovering this coin in the dirt

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Small, clean place in the shopping area off Epps Bridge. In town for an appointment and looking for…read moresomething local. We ordered the jalapeno fries, a steak sandwich with fries and a Groove burger. The jalapeno fries were good. A different take on a"popper" but tasty. The steak sandwich was very flavorful and full or sirloin. Hogie roll was as perfect. The groove burger was good. The bacon and cheddar had the most flavor profile so everything else took a backseat to it. I expected more from the name sake burger. Overall, it was a good stop. We'd order the steak sandwich again for sure but try others things for the remainder.

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