I've been a customer since they opened. I love this place and its people. Yes I order ahead - why…read morewouldn't you knowing how the shop's clearly explained service priority works? And unlike a lot of places I have zero worry from Mitch's about the meats and fish being anything but top notch and super fresh. Plus - by ordering ahead Mitch always has what I want - butchered the way I want it. Lots of the businesses I support have "rules" I don't love (like breakfast starting at 8 am vs its real starting time of 6 am) :). But I just work around 'em. One of the great things about owning your own business is you get to figure out how to run it your own way. Mitch definitely has a way of running his -- but I'm a raving fan and I love being able to order ahead and just run in and pick it up. Swim with the current! Go Mitch - we appreciate y'all!

This place is expensive. Really expensive. Like, if you have a budgetary choice to go to a…read moretop-end steakhouse or buy your meat from Mitch, the steakhouse will be your cheaper option. And the rules can be a hassle if you are not planning ahead. It's all entirely true. BUT... Good lord is the meat good. The man knows his trade. His sourcing is top notch, and once you make it inside the store, he is attentive, helpful, and knowledgeable about how to store, prepare, and cook every product he sells. I can only afford it every once in a while, but if I need an absolute slam-dunk for a special occasion, I always hit up Mitch. His manager lady (I'm sorry I don't recall your name!) is incredibly nice and helpful, making suggestions and giving tips. The business has its quirks, and if you don't like the rules or the prices, it's best you go somewhere else. But if you're in need of one of the best pieces of meat you've ever had, suck it up and go see Mitch. Call ahead and you're golden.

I ordered a simple burger. It's $20 for a burger here. Is it worth it? Yep!!! It's one of the best…read moreI've ever had. I have it 5 , but it could be even better than it was. If they decided on a better bun I think this could be the best burger I've ever had, and I've had a lot. The bun taste great. I love brioche, but for this burger it fell apart from all the juices running out of it. My mouth is watering thinking about another one! The fries were a little under cooked. They were done, but not crispy. Otherwise it was an absolutely stunning lunch experience! The service was a little slow, but that was fine. There were only 4 other tables seated when I was there. I'd say if you're in a hurry this isn't the right spot. This is an excellent spot for a business lunch. The ambiance was great. Relaxed, casual, clean and modern all done with some style and flair. I'll be back.

I came here on a business trip with two of my colleagues. We tried the Monday smokehouse platter…read more The burnt ends were a little too far gone and the brisket was tough. The ribs fell off the bone and were delicious. The pork was pretty standard but good. The Applewood smoked bacon was fantastic as were the candied Wagyu meatballs. I had an old fashioned that was very strong. It has a nice atmosphere, I guess you'd call it shabby chic. We sat outside with a nice view of the tree line.

For Valentines Day this year I wanted to cook a steak at home. We got a bone in ribeye for a…read morefraction of the cost from what you'd see at a restaurant and was a great cut! They have so many other items in the store like spices, butters, etc. Definitely worth checking out!

Absolutely the best butcher shop in the area, if not the entire region. Patton's has real butchers…read morewho are trained to trim and prepare meats as you need them. We had an amazing bone in rib roast for Christmas that was perfectly trimmed and tied. Ground beef is the best anywhere. The weekly sale prices are incredible for the quality. Chicken is from local farmers and not pumped full of hormones. They usually have a wonderful selection of seafood and fish as well. We live 25 minutes away but drive to Patton's once or twice a month for all of our meat and seafood (we vacuum seal and freeze the haul). So worth it. Nice people , too, and very knowledgeable.

Food was amazing--some of the best birria tacos I've had. Flan was a heaping size. A star is loss…read morebecause I wasn't able to get the pastor tacos, even though I ordered them probably due to miscommunication. Service was alright, I wasn't coming to here for spectacular service. It is a casual venue that was lively with the customers within the restaurant.

If you're interested in supporting a small business that supports migrants and our community…read moredefinitely give this place a try. I went on a Monday for lunch, the wait was fair since it was lunch time. I did notice that they were having a bit of difficulty with their card machine, so just in case bring some cash. I ordered a steak huarache, which is a thick corn flour "tortilla" that is covered with bean, steak. lettuce and grated cheese. I was disappointed that the huarache was a bit tough on the sides, making it hard to cut with a knife but once you got around it, it became more manageable. They don't skimp out on their meat, which as a foodie I love. The huarache was covered with steak and I also noticed that my sisters cocktail was filled with shrimp. One thing that can improve is making their aquas frescas taste more natural.

Had a great experience here. The staff was excellent, from the hostess to our server. It is a very…read morecool space, lots of things to look at while waiting for your meal. The food was excellent. We started with the sticky ribs, they slid right off the bone. They had great flavor with a nice sweetness to them. My wife got the Caesar with grilled chicken. It is basically a full head of romaine and she said she could tell that the dressing was house made. I got the Jack Pot and a side of Brussels. The seafood was well cooked and the lemongrass broth that it came in was fantastic! The Brussels were perfectly cooked and the little Thai spice was a great addition!

This is one of our go tos but our last experience wasn't as good. The inside was extremely cold!…read moreThey need to turn the air down. But usually that's the kitchen because they are hot the restaurant suffers. Ordered a wedge salad to split and a margarita. The wedge was so huge so literally could feed a table for 4. Order the ribeye, brussel sprouts and corn gasm. The ribeye was very fatty and had a pile of fat that was 1/2 of the steak. My husband likes the coffee rub but it was too much. The sides are considerably smaller than the many times we come before. We came for my husband's birthday and they gave us the brownie with ice cream gratis but we took the coconut cream pie home. Excellent pie! I hope they read this and make a few changes.

I've been coming here for 15 years! Back then Ball Ground was just a pass-through on the way to…read morethe mountains for most now it's flourishing. It's been so special watching this local family business grow into a true community staple, bringing authentic German delicacies to North Georgia over the years. We don't live here anymore, but whenever I'm in town to dog/house sit & attend Doctor appointments I stop in for lunch and bring sausage and wieners back to South Georgia. The Life-Changing Sandwich is my favorite--though everything is delicious! Until next time! *Bonus Dog Friendly

These guys are great. Not many seats inside but there is an open seating area on the side of the…read morebuilding next to the Burger Bus. If you're up for an easy going Saturday meal, this is great. The Döner here is tasty and hits all the notes.