Awful, awful, awful. I can respect a greasy spoon counter experience, but this was not it. This old building sits in the downtown area and has all the makings for a charming experience. While the staff was friendly, their concern for safe food handling practices were nonexistent. There were no gloves, no handwashing and no concern for hygiene as they dug their bare hands into a Sara Lee burger bun bag and plated up a burger patty that'd been sitting in lukewarm water and slapped a piece of American cheese on top of it. It was like getting served by a toddler putting together play food in their make believe kitchen. I was truly astonished. Like I said, service was kind and country friendly, but that alone can't be the reason to keep this counter service spot in business. The food quality and safety was questionable and the food itself tasted worse than I'd expect prison food to taste like. At the end of the meal, I glanced and saw the health score and if I recall, their score was in the 70s. I've since looked at their health score history and see they have no intent in changing behaviors of cleanliness, as they've been repeat offenders of improper holding food temperature, cross contamination, and use of open container beverages among food prep areas. What can you say? You get what you pay for, I guess. read more

Quick, fresh, simple lunch. Only has counter seating but it seems like part of the experience. The steak sandwich is hot, messy and delicious! Folksy staff. read more

4 Way Lunch - Steak sandwich with gravy - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

Im not like a huge fan of chili, but this place really surprised me. The food was fantastic, and the interior is really unique, a lot of history behind this place. And don't even start with the service, honestly, probably the nicest/funniest service I've ever experienced. I will definitely we coming back here and I suggest you visit as well read more

4 Way Lunch - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

What kind of night did you have last night? Depending on how long you have been awake at 7:30 a.m. you might want breakfast. Maybe you want lunch? Well you can order either one at this cool historic restaurant in downtown Cartersville! I truly loved stepping back in time at this awesome diner called, 4 Way Lunch! The staff was friendly fast to serve a meal and sitting at the counter of the restaurant is entertaining and oh so cool! Prices are reasonable and it was a terrific visit, back in time! The town is charming and you could spend the day here and enjoy breakfast and lunch! Burgers are a nice thick, juicy patty! read more

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Wow!!!! Is all I can say. Cool old building but I think they cooked my food the day the building opened 50 years ago and kept it in a warming pan. The "chili" was a watery, oily, soupy mess with a couple bland beans and god knows if it was ground beef or roadkill in it too. The burger was unseasoned and cold, and the hot dog was died an amazing neon pink and stained the bun with this otherworldly color. Place is dirty as sin to include sticky menus, and staff was nonexistent unless you are a local who sits and drinks coffee all day. The fact I did not get food poisoning is the only reason I gave it 1 star. What a gnarly place and how it has not been shut down by the health department is beyond me. read more

4 Way is the best place for burgers, dogs and fries! Their breakfasts are great, too! Having grown up in Bartow County, I know how good the food has always been over many years‼ read more

1st time back here in about 30 years - Ernie Garrison cooked my meal back then. Nothing has changed - wonderful meal and sweet and friendly people! This is truly a landmark - an icon. read more

4 Way Lunch - Hamburger & Hot Dog All The Way! - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

I was suggesting this restaurant as a part of a surprise road trip that I was going on. It was one of the suggested places to stop, so I wanted to check it out. The restaurant is very small inside. It only holds up the out 14 seats. Upon walking in the staff spoke, but seemed a little shocked at us coming in. Everything was fine until we ordered our food. Once we order food and watch them start to prepare it, no one wash their hands and they touched everything with their bare hands. A lot of the food was already pre-cooked and sitting over to the side. I watch the girl pick up my sausage patties with her hand to bring over to the cook to make my omelette. I also watched the same young lady walk outside after she had grabbed my sausage and went into the freezer right outside the back door and grab a hash brown with her bare hand. One of my other friends had ordered tomatoes in her omelette, and it was the same thing she picked up the tomato with her bare hand and just started cutting it, never washing her hands in between. There were no gloves, it was so unsanitary. Nobody was also wearing a hairnet, so I found that odd as well. I regret not saying hey never mind we're gonna leave. Also, when a group of guys came in that clearly, the staff knew they were no longer really paying attention to us and we're over talking to them. At one point the Cook even walked over on his phone and had I guess his child on FaceTime talking to the guy in the restaurant. There was another guy that came in and got chili dogs at almost 10 AM. Nobody refilled his drink, so he took it upon himself to grab his cup and refill his drink since he was sitting right next to the drink dispenser. All in all I could tell that this is a neighborhood staple, and everybody knows each other. But this does not seem like an actual business And I would not recommend going to this place. They even charged for water... Crazy. This family came in at about 9:55 AM and they were told that breakfast was over. After the family walked out, you could hear the girls say I wasn't gonna cook any more food. Very unprofessional. And the food was not good. read more

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Really love the old school counter and the stools. Great environment and has enormous potential to be a legendary place. Really cool vibe. As far as the food, I have eaten hundreds of chili dogs all over and every where. This is one of my favorite foods. Was so excited from the picture that this could meet the taste test. Unfortunately, this chili dogs was in the bottom 10% lowest I have ever had. The chili has basically no flavor and is essentially colored water. You can't even find a way to sip up the amount of "chili" liquid on the plate - way too much liquid vs the bun. Maybe today the regular cook wasn't there? Don't know but really odd and strange "chili". Was I supposed to ask for crackers to add to the chili on the place? Not sure.... The people working there are nice. Bottom line - not somewhere I will go again. read more

I hadn't been in here for years, and after visiting today (Thursday May 20, 2022 around 1pm) I had forgotten what a great place it is. 1. Prices are extremely reasonable. W 2. Location is great 3. Plenty of parking in area 4. Service is fast and professional 5. Food is very good and quantity is ample. I had the chili burger "all the way" which is burger with chili, onions and mustard. Absolutely delicious. My wife had the hot dog "all the way", hot sog.witj chili, onions and mustard. Based on these 5 factors, it's a 5 star place for us. Definitely recommend. read more

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4 Way Lunch in Cartersville is an absolute local gem. The food tastes homemade, fresh, and full of flavor, with classic Southern comfort dishes done right. Everything from the meat-and-three options to the sides is cooked perfectly and seasoned well. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and you always leave full. The staff is friendly and makes you feel welcome every time. read more

Great burgers and fries. Kids love the Coca Cola cake. We love the lunch counter. Going today.

if this is a local diner, then the locals don't know what they're eating. I ordered a hamburger and fries and I did not hear anything cooking on the grill, but it was delivered within two minutes and when I looked at the burger and the fries, they were cold when I asked if they were fresh they told me yes they're cooked fresh every morning, but this was at lunchtime! The burger looked homemade on a store-bought bun and the fries look frozen. I was repulsed and could not eat it. On the plus side the Diet Coke from the fountain was good and was an alternative to paying $.75 for a water from the fountain not even a bottle. I can't imagine how this place stays in business. read more

Tiny little diner with hard working friendly ladies serving up good food at low prices. Enjoyed a Biscuit w/ Brown Gravy, Egg and Grits. A delightful 1940's throw back. Recommend =) read more

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This place is an institution that has been around since the early 1930's I believe. 4 way is nothing fancy at all. They have a good breakfast, hotdogs and burgers for lunch that most people get brown gravy or chili on them. Do not expect to get seated as all they have are bar stools and you just wait your turn for one to open up so if you go with a group planning on sitting together the chances are slim. I Love going there a few times per year, it's like going back in time. The prices are reasonable but it is just a small diner. If you are a local and never tried it please put it on your bucket list. If you are traveling thru. I also suggest giving it a try. You will also be close to the local shops that you can visit while downtown. Break up your travels and enjoy our little town of cartersville. Give it a try. You have had better, you have had worse food. You have not had this experience. read more

4 Way Lunch - Parody of 4 way corporate office! - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

Tried to go to this little place in August and it was so packed we couldn't get in. Remembered it again this trip and so very glad we stopped by. I must admit that I looked at the pictures on Yelp of the "All The Way" hamburger and hot dog I just couldn't wrap my head around them. Normally we would not get chili with beans...but we did. Ordered the hotdog and hamburger with a small fry and two sodas. Total cost $13. Both the dog and burger were great. The fries were really good and hot. Loved the crushed ice in the drinks. Now for that chili with beans, it was totally addictive. I did ask about the salt level and was told that they use very little salt. All said, that is good because there are a lot of non tolerant salt people and those of us who love it can add it! Next visit will be a large bowl of that chili WITH beans. Highly recommend. Staff was over the top helpful and friendly. read more

This restaurant was recommended by neighbor and she was right...great food, service and owners were very helpful! We found out this little stop in the road has been a family owned business I think she said since 1931, they still get fresh ground meat from a locale farm ground daily. Everything is made right in front of you! We took their suggestion and went with burger, slaw & chili all of it homemade except the bun! Excellent choice...good taste and very filling we had thought we might have room to try the hotdogs but not that time! Will be back! The place is very small so I am sure there are times you would need to order carry out! We went at 1:30pm on a Saturday and no wait! It would bd worth a wait! read more

Drop in for breakfast or lunch. Great chili burgers and biscuits and gravy is my go to.

I've seen this place for years but it's rarely been open at hose times, so was glad to finally try it. We only waited about 5 minutes for the limited seats along the counter to open up. The friendly ladies quickly took out order & prepped our lunch. Young grandson who we have to prod to finish smaller burgers, talke about how good this thick burger was & almost finished the whole thing. The burgers seem hand-patted & definitely thicker than a typical fast food burger, but very reasonably priced. We split an order of fries (steak fries - they were ok), & drinks. I forget now, but am sure we were out for less than $15. Give it a try if passing by at breakfast or lunch. read more

It's a small place, but a great Breakfast, we get biscuits and gravy (white or brown) and an egg! Very good and inexpensive! They could use some more seating, but it's a historic location! read more

This place is a definite while in the wall. We happened to stumble upon while trying to eat some lunch. All restaurants downtown had over a 45 minute wait and my fiancé and I were genuinely looking for something a little more local. We walked in to this place - definitely a good ole while in the wall!! The waitress immediately asked what we would like to drink. They (as all waitresses behind the bar all help ya) asked if we'd ever been and we said no. She immediately said "we give you the forks up front for a reason, you have to try the burger or hot dog all the way". So that's what we ordered. You are more than welcome to order it whatever way you'd like but we wanted it the way it's been done since 1931 - when the cafe opened. What does all the way mean - slathered up with chili, mustard and onions. We also ordered a large fry, some drinks and peach cobbler. Now listen - if you are not used to small countertop cafe you may not enjoy it but it was perfect for us. The menu is small but SUPER CHEAP!!! Our total was $14 for all of it . Also service was super fast Worth a try - will be back again for breakfast and with the kids as this menu is perfect for them :) read more

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This is a gem. Go. Go now. Stand behind the people eating, figure your place in line, and take your stool when available. Order the Chili cheeseburger "all the way" - you can ask to go light on the chili. Get the fries. Places like this go away, and they don't make any more. Go. Hurry. Eat, keep your ears open, and you might hear 1959 whispering to you. read more

The food and service are always great here. You may want to take a Prevacid before you eat but it's delicious going down. If I'm in Cartersville when they're open, I always stop and eat. read more

I was so excited to try this place but I left disappointed. My burger was cold, the bun was cold and the burger was just not very good. The fries were fresh . It's very reasonably priced so that's good. read more

I love this place. The people are down home good people and the food is delicious. I look forward to eating here every time I'm in the area.

Can't get any better than 4 Way for lunch on a Beautiful Saturday afternoon! It's a SMALL TOWN THANG read more

4 Way Lunch - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

Welcome locals. All others tolerated with an indifferent glare. Worth it to experience the excellent food and they aren't stingy refilling your soda either which was nice. The prices are amazing for what you get. Loved the seasoned fries read more

4 Way Lunch - The menu - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

Great service incredible customer service sooo nice great food thought I wasn't going to be able to eat the hotdog and burger but I made myself because it was great my co workers and I definitely enjoyed our food great lunch read more

It may be an institution, but you need to be in an institution to enjoy the food. First visit, read it was a landmark. Tried a chili dog all the way. One of the most disgusting items I've ever bitten into. Bun right out of the Sara Lee bag (maybe try steaming them), a hot dog that was literally mush, and flavorless chili. read more

This little hole-in-the-wall restaurant has been a staple in downtown Cartersville longer than my 40 years of life. Even though I grew up here and passed this restaurant all my life, I never came here until today. If you like a simple menu with a classic small town counter service, this is for you. The food is inexpensive and good. The atmosphere is close-quartered and familiar. read more

4 Way Lunch - A really good friend chicken patty. - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

Burnt slap to the ground ten year ago after 50 years. True to form they rebuilt an exact replica. 9 stool at a lunch counter facing the grill. Come in one screen door go out the other. Only every once n a while so you walk in and grab a stool and eat. Rest of the time you gave to wait on a slit to open up. They don't dawdle much and service is swift. A party of 4 wouldn't stand a chance. Great chili dogs, hamburgers and steak n gravy. If you order a burger all the way you are in for a surprise. Here all the way means with a ladle of chili over the top. Same with gravy and a burger with a ladle of rich brown gravy is like Dizzy Dean used to call it, " slid into the second sacker safe". Good spot for lunch a bit of local color. Clean with friend service. read more

Came in got food to go and it's nasty. The food is soggy. If you want hotdogs that are soggy greasy and a red weinie than this is your place. read more

Unique and unforgettable lunch experience. I'm new to Cartersville and I work on main street; so I knew nothing about 4-way but see the shack every day. My first visit was totally an adventure. I opened the door and was really surprised to find how small it is- like you were right in your aunt's kitchen. My waitress- and-chef-and-cashier-and-"aunt", ran errands in a very organized way. I ordered cobbler+ice cream to go because I had lunch, total $2.50 including 50 cents surcharge for take-away. Oh BTW, all the items are around 2 or 3 bucks. How was the cobbler? Heavenly good! Next time I'll definitely try their signature hot dogs and burgers. Be sure to check it out if you're around. I don't think they can handle groups but it will be fun to come with a couple of friends. read more

Charmer of a tiny trackside restaurant that has been open for decades. Delicious hot breakfast, friendly service and real people. read more

4 Way Lunch - Open at 5:30 AM! - Diners Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

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If you like small town restaurants this is the place to go. The restaurant only has about 9 or 10 seats so if you want to be able to sit down and eat you have to beat the locals to the seats. The menu is small and easy, and if you do not get chili on your burger, you are doing it wrong. read more

I went in sat down and placed my order. It was fixed by a lady and served. The other cook proceeded to fix himself and burger and started eating behind the counter in front of the customers. The lady soon joined him in eating. I never saw either one of them wash their hands! The guy even fixed orders between bites of his burger! NEVER will I grace their door again!!! NASTY!!! read more

The Four Way is a Cartersville tradition. Enjoy a country breakfast complete with sawmill gravy. For lunch its your choice of a hotdog, hamburger or chili slaw dog. They typically have cobbler too. Just don't plan to stay long as the restaurant only seats about 12 at the counter and there is ALWAYS a line. read more

Of you like the atmosphere of a 1950's counter eatery and hamburgers covered with chili you will love this place. Very friendly staff and faster than any fast food place you can go. They always get your order right the first time too. read more

If you're looking for the nostalgic experience of a time when food temps where not a concern then come on down! They served me a burger that had been pre-cooked and wasn't even sitting under a light. I will admit that they were kind enough to give it a couple of flips on the flat grill to warm it up. There's a much better diner experience just around the block. read more

I just can't get myself to enjoy a hotdog that's food-coloring pink before it goes on the grill. However, as far as greasy spoons go, this is a classic place for counter-top dining where you sit elbow-to-elbow with mayors and garbagemen alike. The town loves this little place! Definitely get the onion rings! read more