Every time we visit my cousin in Social Circle, Georgia, one stop is practically guaranteed: Hot…read moreRod's Diner. We've eaten here enough times that it feels less like a restaurant visit and more like part of the tradition. Tonight I ordered the Blue Plate Special with hamburger steak smothered in grilled onions, collard greens, green beans, cornbread, and a big bowl of Brunswick stew. My unsweet tea stayed filled thanks to Rhonda, who was serving tables while also managing the restaurant. We learned that Hot Rod's started the evening with three servers scheduled. Business was slow, so one server was sent home. Naturally, that's when things picked up. Even so, Rhonda and the remaining server kept everything moving smoothly, and we never felt neglected during our visit. The Brunswick stew was excellent and gave us an unexpected opportunity for comparison. Earlier in the day we had Brunswick stew at Fresh Air Bar-B-Que. Hot Rod's version was chunkier, with larger pieces of meat, more noticeable vegetables, and a slight kick of spice. The Fresh Air version was smoother and more finely blended. Both were excellent, but they were definitely different styles. The hamburger steak was flavorful, the green beans and collard greens tasted like proper Southern vegetables, and when the Texas Pete hit the table there was only one thing to say: "My man, Texas Pete goes on the collards." Then came the surprise ending. We learned that peach cobbler was half price today. Unfortunately, they were out. Or so we thought. A fresh cobbler was still in the oven. For the next several minutes, the suspense reached maximum peach. Finally, the cobbler emerged from the kitchen and was served à la mode. The French gave it a classy name. The South perfected the application. Warm peaches, a buttery cobbler topping, and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream that immediately melted with a purpose made for the perfect ending to the meal. It was absolutely worth the wait. Hot Rod's continues to be one of our favorite stops in Social Circle, and after another great meal, I have no doubt we'll be back again the next time we're in town. Hot Rod's Diner 294 N Cherokee Rd Social Circle, GA 30025

202505231326 Tucked…read moreaway from the main road is this little blast from the past diner. It has the 50's diner look with chairs, booths, bar stools & cornucopia of old time paraphernalia scattered, smothered & covered across the walls & tables. Much of the accouterments are entertaining to read. Golden fries, delicious patty melts & "Hunker Down Dawg"s, burgers & more. Clean bathrooms & friendly hometown service where everybody knows your name (if you're a local). A health score of 89 keeps it from getting a 5 star rating. It's also veteran owned & supporters of police. Check it out in Social Circle. Don't forget yummy homemade desserts.

The atmosphere is cool here and I would swear it was an old saloon back in the day…read more They have a good selection at the bar and they are known for the burgers. We have been here a handful of times and he food is good every time. It's off the beaten path of the city so you may miss it but it's worth a try. Service is good and they know the menu.

We have always been intrigued by Tin Plate in quaint downtown Social Circle because it has great…read morereviews. To be honest, we haven't come in before because it looks small from the outside and always appeared crowded. However, the exterior is deceptively small - the interior is very large with lots of seating. Even though the parking lot was crowded, we were seated immediately and there were plenty of open tables. There is free parking in lots a block away. Hailey M., our server, was welcoming, friendly, and super helpful with gluten free options! Hailey recommended two delicious ciders and great sandwich options. Our compliments to the chef(s) - the roast beef au jus and salmon sandwiches were phenomenal. Can't believe how quickly we were served and how amazing they tasted. My gluten free bun was one of the best I've ever had. We also enjoyed the music and atmosphere. Fun place to hang out, with trivia on Monday nights!

Went for lunch today with my girlfriend. Please spare yourself the nausea and money. From the…read morestart, service is friendly and accommodating. Ordered two waters and a Long Island iced tea. So far so good. I ordered the speedy Gonzalez, which is rice, beans, an enchilada, and a taco. My girlfriend ordered the lunch #8, which was supposed to be burritos and received two tacos with rice and beans instead. We receive our food, and from the start it's not good. It's slopped onto a metal tray as if we were in a third world prison. No care, no thought of presentation in the least. I ate the taco first and could immediately tell the shell came out of a box, and wasn't cooked. The lettuce was slightly brown and room temperature. Beef was okay, seasoned well with decent texture. I finish that and move on to the "Mexican rice". To call this Mexican rice would be insulting to an entire culture. The rice was absolutely from a frozen bag, and came with corn (understandable), Lima beans and green beans, which the latter of are far from what they called "gourmet" Mexican. It was horrendous. I spared myself the cold, crusted over beans and decided to try the enchilada. Again, frozen. The beef was far from relatable to that of the taco, the tortilla was mush, and the sauce was offensive to anything close to a taste bud. Please, do yourself a favor and eat else where.

We love this place! Any time we come through Social Circle we eat here! It's sad the time we come…read morethough to late and they are already closed! Tonight I had the three amigos which is three hardshell tacos. Your choice, beef for chicken. I of course, went for the beef and added tomatoes and sour cream to totally Americanized. My tacos! All three were delicious! Hubby had the birria quesadilla. That's his favorite dish here! We also of course had an order of refried beans because you can't eat in a Mexican restaurant without having refried beans! Cute little restaurant very well decorated lots of TVs with many choices to keep your attention if you don't want to pay attention to who you're eating with lol

This place is really great. The pizza is amazing. Outstanding family friendly atmosphere. Wait…read morestaff is awesome, and quick. Bathroom are clean and easy to get to. Plus they have fire pits that make it nice to sit by and talk. We will be there again.

Six stars! Seriously. We were so lucky to find this pizza joint in quaint Social Circle Ga, only…read moreseven minutes from I-20. Despite the name, there is indoor seating, although not quite as appealing as the outdoor area. Service was quick at 7:30pm with few customers but plenty of takeout orders. We thoroughly enjoyed the homemade gluten free brick oven crust (with quite crisp edges). The 10" was more like 12". We chose "veg out" and "white boy" and both were deliciously garlicky with amazingly fresh ingredients. The pizza was even more decadent with possum sauce - even more garlic with possibly sour cream - really delicious!

I was looking for some BBQ between Atlanta and Augusta and found Cowboys South of Covington. It…read moredoes share a building with a gas station but is separate. The place is decked out in cowboy attire everywhere on the wall. But the place is too quiet. Just the absence of music in the background made something feel missing. I chose the brisket platter with baked potato salad and mac and cheese. The brisket was phenomenal! It was easy to chew, juicy, good flavor, a good rub on the outside, and all 3 sauces tasted wonderful with it. Speaking of sauces, all were mar-vel-ous. There is a spicy red tomato base one that I think I liked the best, a Honey, and a Sweet and Tangy mustard base. The baked potato salad was made with sour cream and chives. I always love that stuff. The mac and cheese was recommended to me by the waitress and she made a good choice. It was very good homemade mac and cheese. Sweet tea was refreshingly sweet! You may ask what is keeping Cowboys from getting a 5 star? Simple....maybe my biggest pet peeve with a BBQ joint...STINGINESS with the meat! My brisket plate was $10.99 and for that, I received 3 strips of meat that I ate in 9 bites and I really had to stretch it to 9 bites. That's over a $1 per bite. I wouldn't mind paying a $1 or $2 more if I would get more meat. That is why I come to a BBQ joint. I don't want to leave not feeling satisfied. And to add to it, both of my sides were premium sides that costed an extra 50 cents a piece. Everything was great about Cowboys especially the way it tasted but if I'm going to leave and feel like I was not given a good size portion for what I pay, I'm likely not to return. I also would have shared this opinion of mine in person in a polite way if someone at the end would have asked me, "How was everything?" But no one asked so I didn't share except on Yelp!

Great food and beyond great service by Elijah. He's a member of the family that owns the place, he…read moreloves food and helping people. I'd have given 5 stars but the chicken wasn't ready by 2pm as it was supposed to have been. It's not a fancy place but they make up for it with food and service. The portions were enough for 3 days depending on your appetite. The taste of the food was awesome and I love their sauces. I look forward to going back again and trying some other items. P. S. The funnel cakes fries are perfection and so much easier to eat than traditional funnel cake yummmmmm.

I got food poisoning from this place. I used to come here all the time I don't know what happened…read more the lady at the counter was rude they have new staff.

Food is good if you can get the staff to slow down and listen, they seem to be in such a hurry to…read moreget you out of there as if you are just a big inconvenience. I usually stop in on my way home from work around 6ish, I dont get a hello just an eye roll. I had to ask for lettuces 3 times before I had enough on there to cover the sandwich.

Dominique and Asia were great. Our Baconzillas and BBs were great. the fries were hot too.read more

It's Checkers. Food is delicious and a gastronomical disaster. Service at the drive through was…read moregreat. (Edited: I meant to give this a 5 star review due to great drivethru service!)

Subway ALWAYS provides a Great SandMich. Along with a soft drink and you are ready to go. Take some…read moreextra footlongs to go for ALL Family and Friends. So you all can watch the Playoffs and Atlanta Braves win the World Series in five games!!

I am writing to report a very disappointing experience at the Subway located at 12752 US-278,…read moreSocial Circle, GA 30025 on today at approximately 1:00 PM. I ordered a 6-inch Onion Chicken Teriyaki sandwich. The employee who took my order asked if I wanted it toasted, and I clearly said yes. When my sandwich was handed to me, the chicken was still frozen. I took it back to the counter and politely asked if they could heat it properly. The employee who had handed me the sandwich told me that I had not asked for it to be toasted. I explained that I absolutely had. Instead of simply correcting the mistake, she walked away from the counter to find the manager. While she was gone, I asked another employee if she could please warm my sandwich because I needed to get back to work. She told me she could not because the other employee had gone to speak with the manager. When I asked why, she said she wasn't sure. The manager eventually returned with the employee, and only then was my sandwich heated. Throughout the interaction, the middle-aged employee repeatedly gave me dirty looks, making an already frustrating situation even more uncomfortable. Mistakes happen, and I understand that. What disappointed me most was not that my sandwich wasn't heated correctly--it was how the situation was handled. A simple apology and a quick correction would have resolved the issue in moments. Instead, I was made to feel as though I had done something wrong, despite politely asking for my order to be fixed. As a customer, I expect to be treated with courtesy and respect. I hope this feedback is shared with the franchise owner and management so they can address both customer service and food preparation practices to prevent other customers from having a similar experience.

Whenever we come visit some friends in Monroe, we will definitely be coming back to this coffee…read moreshop! The shop is spacious and so beautifully decorated. The staff were very friendly and quick with our drinks, that were super delicious btw. The coffee was strong and incredibly flavorful. My partner is a bit of a coffee snob and he really loved his coffee. My fave though, the kimchi biscuit. I'll dream about it forever now. So freaking good.

Place is such a vibe, the service was very lovely and I will definitely come back whenever I am in…read moretown! I had the banana bread and it tasted so sweet. 10/10 everything I definitely recommend coming. They close at 4 pm so be quick!