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    Athens Lunchroom

    4.5 (19 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Fried bologna sandwich with house made chips.

    Go to this place!!! Hard to find, but so worth it! It's in an old school, in the basement. There are signs, but... I almost missed out. Elevated comfort food, like fried bologna sandwich, burgers, hot chicken. Done perfectly and also a good selection of healthier options. House made chips seasoned to perfection, house made desserts, pasta salad and potato salad. Super friendly and accommodating staff. This place is a gem in a sea of fast food garbage! Note that they are closed the month of June and first half of July to travel, selling food at music festivals.

    Tiffany W.

    This is such a neat little place - a hidden gem you could say. They're inside of an old elementary basement/ old cafeteria. They offer menu items, weekday buffets, and tasty sweet treats. Prices are reasonable and worth it. Their social media lets you know what their rotating items are. The staff are amazing and so nice - true southern charm! The food is delicious but the Fridays buffets are really a treat! All items are made in house and so fresh. Definitely a place I would recommend checking out!

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    Janet G.

    What a unique place! The original place we wanted to try during our travels from Ohio to Tennessee was closed due to a family emergency so we came here instead. It's actually in the basement of an old elementary school. It appears that the school is still operational but it's not. They do antique sales in the school on some frequency. The "lunch room " is at the back of the building. There's plenty of signage. When you walk in there's a counter that has premade food- like slices of cake and containers of pimento cheese, ham salad, etc. The board on the wall has the vast menu. There wasn't a special listed on this day and the lady behind the counter (who was very nice) said they also had fresh green beans that weren't listed on the board. You placed your order there at the counter and then they bring it to you. My husband ordered a grilled chicken wrap with the green beans. I ordered a grilled pimento cheese sandwich on wheat with the green beans. Both sandwiches were cut in half so we both ate 1/2 of each. Both were delicious! The green beans were delicious and probably the best we ever had. They were roasted and then finished on a griddle. They were very moist but not greasy. We highly recommend them. The food came out quickly and hot. Frank, who brought the food to us, was very nice, too. The place was very cute with nice decor. We are so very happy we were able to find it. The service was great and the place was very pleasant. We left there saying "What a great find!"

    Best Rueben in Lex!

    Athens Lunchroom combines nostalgia, delicious food prepared with love, and the perfect peaceful place for a meal or small gathering. The staff are professional and make going out a delight! If you love antiques and are a foodie you won't want to leave.

    Picadillo over rice.  Delicious!!
    Drew G.

    They have the best Country Ham Salad that I have ever had! I can't wait to pick up a pint to bring home again. The ham is grown and cured locally. It is a real treat! As much as I like this little place, it is very expensive for lunch.

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    Delicious food, great atmosphere! Cannot recommend this little spot enough! Just off I75, Lunch 11-2 Monday through Friday. Lunch Buffets on Wednesdays, Dinner Specials on Mondays, and another Buffet on Friday nights. Full bar and full service catering!

    Pimento cheese burger with fries. Evans Mill hamburger.

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    This place is adorable. Used to be a school cafeteria the food is fresh and delicious.

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    What a great little place. Off the beaten path but not very far. Great food and grade at service.

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