The food is so good! I'm talking about go for the soul good! Don't let it fool you when you walk in the door, they have pool tables, music, the food is delicious! Service was great also! Go ahead and stop and eat! I just wished I didn't live so far away! But I will be stopping by on my next visit to the area! read more

I finally pulled up to Yummies Cafe on a Thursday afternoon to check a box on my "must-visit" list. Supporting Black-owned spots is always the move, so I was looking forward to seeing how they got down. The space itself is actually a decent size--medium to large with enough seating to where you aren't fighting for real estate against the afternoon rush. It has a good flow to it, which I appreciated. I decided to deviate from the standard soul food lanes and went with the Caribbean Jerk Alfredo Combo, which comes with chicken and shrimp, plus some garlic bread on the side. Now, let's be clear: this is a soul food establishment, not a Caribbean kitchen, and that distinction was definitely present in the flavor profile. Everything was pretty tasty and the portions were solid, but it wasn't the best Jerk I've ever encountered. The sauce had some life to it, but if you're looking for that authentic island heat that makes you see colors, this isn't that. It's a soulful take on a fusion dish, and it does the job well enough for a mid-week craving. Overall, the vibes were straight and the food was good. It's a reliable spot to keep in the rotation when you want a heavy plate and want to keep your dollars in the community. I'll probably stick to the more traditional staples next time I slide through, but I walked out satisfied. read more

Yummies Cafe - Jerk Alfredo - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

I came here on some Random stuff per usual. It's definitely a hole in the wall spot. Everyone was nice and helpful. The food is cooked to order and you get a nice portions. The place could use some upgrades. read more

Good food and good folks seem to own this cafe. The seafood pasta is amazing and drinks are made the way I like them.

Nice size space, high bar and table seating. There are some real surprises inside, a bar, pool tables and wow oh wow.... hookah. Stopped in for breakfast, it may look simple but packed a major punch, everything was delicious. Pancakes with the crispy edges, will always be a win for me. Our server was very nice and high spirited for early in the morning and I loved it! I look forward to going back and trying some other things on the menu. read more

Yummies Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

I went to this place Sunday and it is nasty! The bathroom smells horrible. The floors are sticky I was sitting at the bar and they were in and out the kitchen and it was dirty. I mean dirty. Food all over the floor. The grills were disgusting, the floor had water and food everywhere and the owner was in the kitchen smoking a cigar. The trash was full with gnats flying everywhere. I will never eat here. I didn't order 1 thing. Reminded me of holy moly donut shop. Just nasty. Do better black people. read more

I was passing by Atlanta and visit a friend that wants to go for lunch. I look for near restaurants and choose Yummies, i have to say that it didn't dissapoint!! The place is very simple in terms of decoration but if you are looking for good food ,this is the place for you. Everybody was super nice and the food was super tasty and perfect! The chicken was fully cooked and crunchy, just the way it should be. We where.all very happy for our decision to try a new place. Estaba pasando por Atlanta y visité a un amigo que queria ir a almorzar. Busque restaurantes cercanos y elijo Yummies, ¡tengo que decir que no me decepcionó! El lugar es muy sencillo en cuanto a decoración pero si buscas buena comida, este es el lugar para ti. ¡Todos fueron súper amables y la comida súper sabrosa y perfecta! El pollo estaba completamente cocido y crujiente, tal como debería estar. Estábamos todos muy contentos por nuestra decisión de probar un nuevo lugar. read more

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Crispy non fatty bacon...check Eggs cooked as requested...check Toast not too hard and buttery...check Grits creamy and not bland...check Too full to try the pancake but it past the visual test! I went from breakfast but they know have a full bar and hookah so I'll have to go back a little later in the day! Definitely give it 2 thumbs up! read more

Yummies Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

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Ok Hot'Lanta, there is a new cafe' in town and this one is worth the mention. Let's get into it! We found this place while out car shopping in the area and decided to stop in and check it out. It is in a strip mall like location Riverdale Crossing Shopping Plaza and has a very basic interior with a full bar. What they lack on decor and initial presentation they made up with service and food. This menu is very much traditional ATL flair. Chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, seafood pasta etc. We loved the waffels! So tasty, great texture and for me, perfect consistency with crispy edges and soft center. The chicken wings were seasoned well and not undercooked. If you know you know some places in ATL make under cooking a real problem. The shrimp and grits were awesome! Smooth, creamy grits, the sauce very tasty and the shrimp were not skimpy. Our waitress was very attentive, kept checking in and was helpful making our menu selections. Overall this is a great weekend brunch, weekday lunch or dinner. Two thumbs up and super YUMMIE! read more

Food and service was amazing! This is not the first time we have been here. The service is always good and the owner is always so friendly and welcoming! The place is always very clean. The food is made to order so it's always fresh and hot! read more

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I love this place. It was a whole moment. The line dance class on Wednesday night is a must! The teachers are awesome. The drinks are strong and the food is delicious. Also, the wait staff earned a place in my heart. read more

If you visiting Atlanta and need a breakfast spot that reminds you of your Grandma's cooking, then Yummies Cafe is the spot for you! The restaurant is about 15mins from the airport, which came in handy because My cousin was waiting on her flight to leave so we decided to kill some time eating breakfast there. I ordered the Jaz Breakfast while she got the fish and grits. Literally everything tasted like it was fresh out of my granny kitchen. Whether you're coming into Atlanta or killing some time before you head out, I'll suggest stopping by yummies for a bite Oh also! They do breakfast all day (major plus) and they have a huge dining area, so if you are still a bit hesitate about dining in, they have plenty of space for you and your party to social distance. read more

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I wanted breakfast before I went to get my nails done.. I purchased the chicken and waffles.. It comes with 3 waffles and 3 whole wings. Chicken was seasoned great and it was made to order! Everything was good just a little heavy on the cinnamon on the waffles.. if it's not on the menu make sure no one is allergic to cinnamon before putting it on the waffle.. I don't think I saw it.. but all in all I will be returning.. read more

Thier food is actually good but the wait can be long at times and they he lounge holds a Oder my kids always say it stinks here

Amazing food and owned by probably THEE kindest man in Riverdale. Always has a gift for my autistic son and THE DRINKS!! Lawd the drinks are good the food is good!! Runnn to YUMMIES! I recommend the shrimp and chicken jerk pasta read more

The food here is amazing! If I could give this restaurant 4.5 stars, I definitely would. The only thing keeping this restaurant from receiving 5 stars is the salmon croquette being a little on the dry side. I ordered the fish and grits meal, the Jaz's special with bacon, a side of sausage patties, and a side of beef sausage links. Everything was flavorful and seasoned very well, with the exception of the eggs being unseasoned to provide customers an option to season them to their liking. Let's start with Jaz's special. The eggs are cooked fresh from shelled eggs, which is a huge plus since some restaurants use powered or liquid eggs. The hash browns were cooked nicely with onions and bell peppers; the bacon was thick cut with a nice crisp and a great chew; the pancakes were thick, golden brown, and hearty; and the salmon croquette was enjoyable, although it was slightly on the dry side. The fish and grits platter was just as enjoyable! The fish was tilapia and the breading was crispy and golden brown on the outside with soft, tender, and flaky flesh on the inside. Now I got to tell you all about the grits...oh those grits! I was pleasantly surprised when I noticed that there was a sauce on top of the grits. The sauce had onions and bell peppers in it and had a nice kick. The texture was creamy and definitely not made with instant grits. This was my first time ever experiencing grits paired with a sauce and I look forward to looking up recipes to make it at home. The toast was already buttered nicely and had a light brown toasting on the outside and a soft, fluffy inside. The sausage patties and smoked sausages were nicely cooked and flavorful as well. All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed every bit of my breakfast. The employees were very friendly and professional, the inside of the restaurant was very clean and modernized, and I look forward to trying items on their lunch menu as well. I definitely plan on returning to Yummies Cafe for years to come. read more

Yummies Cafe - Updated menu: 5/3/2022 - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

This is our 3rd day in a row ordering from here! We are hooked on the fish/shrimp and grits! The food is not over seasoned. Portion sizes are definitely sharable and perfect for "save for later". Great customer service from back to front end! The staff is pleasant and efficient with getting group orders together. read more

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Saturday morning ride through Riverdale and my honey decides he would find us a breakfast spot. He find Yummies cafe at the top of his search. A very warm and friendly staff. Clean and spacious cafe. Complimentary coffee!‍‍We ordered the yummies special. Chicken sausage hash browns and blueberry pancakes for me and creamy cheese grits scrambled egg with cheese bacon and sausage links as well pancakes for him. My boo by ghost town djs playing in the background while drinking the Yummies punch brought back memories of my days of growing up in the hood and momma cooking breakfast on a Saturday morning. Jessica was the friendliest server I have had in a while. My Honey says we must come back. Thanks Yummies!! read more

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I'm going to give Yummies a 4.5 star. The only reason for the 4.5 and not 5 star is because the food can be a bit salty. To be fair I am very aware of my salt content in my lifestyle. Though I've never been at this actual location because I usually have it delivered -- it is amazing. The order is usually correct. The portions are pretty large and generous so worth your money. read more

We were disappointed from a previous business that we ended up here at this business and we were pleased with the hospitable environment and people were welcoming into the establishment. We ordered the turkey burger and sweet potato fries meal and wings 10ct w/ sweet potato fries . These fries were so good and with a different twist to it which made it original. Thank you for having a nice place in the community to enjoy. Will be returning. read more

OMGoodness!!! I ordered seafood pasta cause I was starving and I figured this would cure my headache. When I ate my first fork full all I tasted was real crab. It was delicious. I lie to you not. You have got to try this. It was seasoned. I haven't even finished my meal. I had to write this review in the middle of my meal. I will return to try the lobster. read more

Yummies Cafe - Seafood pasta - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

Great food. We'll seasoned and fresh. True southern tasting food. I had the breakfast. Everything was good

First time and very satisfied. Had dee dees special with cheese grits. I'll be back to try Jaz special read more

Yummies Cafe - Deedee's Shrimp and Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

This place is great. Staff is friendly and make you feel at home. The food is great and someone granny back there cooking!!

must check it out!! It was my first time checking out Yummies, the environment is friendly and family oriented. The best restaurant in riverdale by far!! I will be back for more, i ordered the jaz special? it was creat oh and the mac n cheese was delicious. i will be backkkkkk! must go!! read more

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Was happy we got to try this place. Somewhat of a hidden gem. Food and service was very good (grits are wonderful). Knock was that I asked for bacon (shown on receipt) but received sausage. All in all, I would definitely recommend this place. read more

Yummies Cafe - Fish and Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

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I really wanted to love Yummies simply because I used to buy plates from Deedee before she had a brick and mortar. This was the first time I had been to the location and I was super excited. It is a nice space there were 3 people working and just a handful of patrons. I walked up to see what the offerings were on the hot bar but decided to order off the grill, as the hot selections seemed like they had been steaming since lunch and it was now 5:30, I passed and ordered lemon pepper wings and fries to go. After a 10 to 15 minute wait I received my order and headed back to McDonough once I drove the 25 minutes home I was so disappointed. The only reason I gave two stars is because I had eaten most of the fries on the drive home and they were good. Crispy hot fresh so when I got inside and took a bite of the wings I was disgusted. I tried calling to voice my displeasure and give them the opportunity to make it right, but no answer. The chicken was inedible now I have wasted my time, my money and I'm still hungry. read more

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This breakfast was quite a pleasant surprise. Everything was delicious. The pancakes were huge. The potatoes were soft and seasoned. The bacon was crispy. This is a nice gem in Riverdale. The owner came and introduced himself while I was waiting for my food. read more

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Our family ventured to Yummies and had a great experience! There were 6 of us, and everyone ordered a different dish. We were not disappointed. The food was hot and delicious! Our hostess was Jessica, who made us an incredible carafe of peach mimosas, and to add to that, she was an amazing host. The environment is family-friendly, clean, and professional. The owners, Jasmine and her father James, are really nice and greet every table to ensure customer satisfaction. We recommend this restaurant and will be back! ATL to LA and Always ATL!!! Try the French Toast, Fried Whiting and Grits, and Bacon Hot Breakfast. read more

I got the Yummies special and everything was delicious!!!! The grits were creamy and seasoned and the pancakes were delicious! I will definitely be returning... read more

This morning I wanted to a split turkey sausage kielbasa like Mamie's Kitchen used to serve. I drove around after dropping J.R. off and I was headed back home when I turned around in a parking lot. I saw a place that said they served breakfast. I walked in it was extremely clean, you could see them cooking behind the counter, and the cashier was so sweet. It didn't take long to get breakfast and when she showed me my food I was sold. I told her it was my first visit but I would be back. Y'all check them out, they also have a business networking meeting on Thursdays from 8:15-9:30, breakfast served by the establishment. read more

Yummies Cafe - Crispy buttery edges pancake - Soul Food Near Me - Riverdale, Georgia

Favorite breakfast spot in Atlanta. The owner and staff are very kind. Love this place.

I came in and got Jaz's special for my boyfriend and I. The salmon croquette was cooked wonderfully -- it was both our first time ever trying it and we were pleasantly surprised. The meal comes with pancakes, eggs, bacon/sausage and potatoes. Everything was cooked fine but the flavors could honestly use some work. The eggs come with cheese and it seems they just add American cheese, no seasonings or anything special. Same thing for the potatoes, they come with peppers and onions but the potato portion is small in comparison -- and the flavor was pretty bitter and bland. The food would just need a bit more intention to make me a repeat customer. The staff are very sweet and patient, their lively energy and input definitely added to my experience. I love seeing a place open early that has both breakfast and lunch/dinner options, and I'll be back to try some of the lunch options to see if I can get a better experience. read more

Stopped at this place for our first meal of the day at 2pm (DONT JUDGE US , we drove 10 hours from St. Louis the night before! ANYWAY, we were excited to try out some local food from the SOOUUFF. Little 10 minute drive down 85 South and we were in luck to run into this place! Yup, I'm basic so I got lemon pepper wings & fries but guys THE SEASOONNNNING , the meal was made to order and steaming hot, from a self-proclaimed chicken connoisseur like myself 5/5! My girlfriend got the Jaz's Special and l can tell it was bomb because I was able to write this review without her looking up to ask who I was texting. NUFF SAID read more

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An interesting little family owned spot! The decor is amazing! So modern and fresh. Slightly annoying that you have to pay for refills as per the tacky sign on the fountain drink machine. But overall I will be a repeat patron as they are close by and black owned I've only had breakfast so far--average. Pancakes are a bit tough and def a mix not homemade. Grits bacon and eggs are what you'd expect. Salmon croquette is huge! I could do with a little less breading and a little more seasoning but I'd get it again. This is where I'm conflicted--food is a solid 3 stars but the customer service and friendliness of everyone is a solid 4. So 3 stars for now and when I go back for lunch another day I will update accordingly. Update: the $15 Alfredo was not worth it. Saice tastes like jar or like it was made with cheap bottled cheese. The chicken tasted like the pre made ones you get in the freezer section. And I got like 3 leaves of spinach. The customer service is top notch tho. read more

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I drove from Duluth to come get the Caribbean Jerk Pasta. The service I received from Jessica was amazing. She was very accommodating. The restaurant has great music and just an overall great atmosphere. Absolutely recommend checking it out. read more

If this place is reported as having " good food " I guess I went on the WRONG THURSDAY MORNING. This is my 2nd time eating there. The first time I ordered the Croquettes 2 go. Got home, they were HORRIBLE. Salty, generic tasting. The absolute WORSE I have ever tasted. Then I go back 2day after maybe a year and a half, I get a combo plate...Jaz's Special. SMH..AGAIN, the CROQUETTE is salty, bacon like JERKY, grits NOWHERE near creamy. You can taste the little corn husks or whatever. Eggs cold. The damn pancake had some burnt edges.... It was so tough, the plastic cutlery could not cut it. I had 2 pick it up and bite it. SMH..!..I am a BREAKFAST PERSON and they screwed up my entire breakfast...I gave them 2 opportunities, they will NEVER get my money again...If this place is BLACK OWNED, I guess they have NO PRIDE in what they bring 2 the table...REALLY PATHETIC...! read more

It was a pleasure eating at Yummies cafe during a weekday morning! The ambiance was nice, customer service was excellent-Thanks to Jessica who took our order! I ordered the whiting Fish And grits and my fiancé ordered a sampler it was!! A must try if you're in Riverdale!! read more

I got the French toast breakfast. The grits were thick and creamy like they should be. Eggs were scrambled with perfection and the French toast was better than any restaurant I've tried. If you like French toast you will love theirs hands down. I'm happy to see a black owned restaurant not compromising on their cooking. You may have a little wait but it's worth waiting for. I will definitely be back. read more

I had breakfast from Yummies this morning. You can sit in or you can take your food out. I had grits, eggs, chicken sausage, salmon croquet, pancakes, and roasted potatoes. Everything was delicious. The roasted potatoes had the right amount of green peppers, and onions, and they were seasoned just right. The pancakes were fluffy with a light sweet taste to them. The grits were on point. I tasted some of my daughters shrimp and grits and it was awesome! I wanted to switch plates after I tasted her food but I'll get that the next time. I was able to eat most of my food but not all because there was so much which is a great thing. I have some leftover roasted potatoes and pancakes which I will eat tomorrow for breakfast. I would definitely go back to Yummies and I will recommend it to others as well. read more

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