Cody J's is a fantastic choice for Breakfast. Lots of meat options! Eggs were fresh, so was the…read morecoffee. Our server knew when to come back and fill our coffee and when to let us eat.

Staff when out of their way to be rude. Any question I had was an inconvenience. This place had…read moreless adequacy than a prison.

7am is usually a gamble. Most places that early, the staff is about as awake as you are and…read moreeveryone's just getting through it. Doug's Place was the opposite. I walked in and got greeted by people who actually seemed happy to be there, which caught me off guard in a good way. Got seated and served almost immediately. My waitress was on top of everything without hovering once. Ambiance was old school country diner. I really love those! Black coffee first, which for me is the real test of a breakfast place. It was excellent. Hot, bold, and clearly fresh, not something that had been sitting on a burner since five. I went with the Western omelet with hashbrowns and toast. The omelet was packed and cooked right, and the hashbrowns had that golden crunch you're hoping for and don't always get. You can tell they're not cutting corners on ingredients. Good food that early is one thing. Good food and a staff with actual energy at 7am is a different thing. I'll be back.

Coffee was weak. Cinnamon roll was not very good and the icing was gritty. The biscuits were good…read more Pretty small, basic menu. A lot of seating. Nothing special. Won't be back

Excellent service. My sister and I got to go back in time 60 years by having the sloppy joes…read more Thanks for a great experience.

I used to get down to Georgia quite a bit, but my name's not Johnny and I did not meet the devil…read more Okay, maybe that was a stretch. If you look at my profile, finding a small town diner is one of my tihngs. I love getting a meal at a local spot. Don't do chain restaurants much. This one is a small diner. It fits the old 40s style, where the staff is in the middle, seats on the outside, counter service only. It is difficult getting around if someone is seated. That is how small it is. And, oh, by the way, they have been here since 1945, so most likely most of the stuff here is original. Almost everything is adorned with local ads. The menu has them on both covers, as well as along side the menu items. The coffee cup has them as well. As the staff is behind the counter and unencumbered, I think it would be hard to have really bad service here. Place was about half full, but the staff was on top of things. Food? It is basic diner food. I disagree with the negative reviews, but right down the middle makes sense. Everything is cooked to order. Biscuits and gravy were made with sausage gravy. The eggs were cooked a bit harder than I like, but not way overdone. Sausage nicely browned. Grits were done soft, but with just a bit of a bite. All in all, a no frills breakfast. While this was nothing to write home about, there is something nostalgic about grabbing a bite in a place that has been opened since 1945 and still has that historic vibe. We are losign this in America, as chains are taking over every place. Eat local y'all.

Every time i go the food is amazing ! And the staff is so sweet and welcoming! Great food…read moreselection!!!

Met a friend for lunch here. I'd eaten earlier, so I just ordered a glass of tea. He ate the…read morechicken and typical vegetables and bread. We had even gotten to our cars and he got sick as a dog, throwing up sick. I got him home and he kept throwing up until nothing was left. It wasn't good. Fortunately his daughter is a nurse and was over to check on him. He was sick with food poisoning for a week and she stayed with him, nursing him back to health. She said the most probable cause was the chicken he ate. I'm no expert, but the Health Department would do well to do a thorough inspection of this place, and if they did, I'd suspect they would find enough violations to shut this place down. Stay Away From Johnboy's!

One of the most delicious restaraunts I've ever been to!…read more I'd never heard of this place until I saw it on Google while looking for a place for me and my fiancé's 5 year anniversary because it's so tucked away, which is a shame because it's amazing and more people need to know about it! We both got the same thing; Peppered Brown Butter Pan Seared Flounder with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. Every single part of this meal was amazing! At most places, I feel like the mashed potatoes aren't buttery enough, but they were delicious! I usually hate mashed potatoes with skin/chunks but this was so good that I didn't even care. The flounder was amazing. I'm a picky eater so I was nervous about the garnishes on it, but it was half the best part! I love putting lemon on my fish as well and the server brought me some no problem. I will DEFINITELY be coming here again!

Great food, friendly and very competent servers, good variety of food choices!…read more I love the in-town location and both inside & outside dining. Moores Market is one of my favorite places ‼

We were going to spend longer than planned at the nearby Booth Museum, so we took a break around…read morenoon for lunch. Had I known how close this place was and had it not been 95 degrees out, I'd have just walked. As it was, I drove past the correct street and it took another 5 minutes to circle the block in traffic. The restaurant was actually within 300 yards of the museum. If you are heading south on Museum Drive towards downtown, Church Street will be the first cross street you come to after the museum. Downtown Cartersville has a large road overpass that spans the train tracks. Under this bridge is a series of shops forming one block of several that make up the whole of the business district. The Appalachian Grill is located on the row of shops under the bridge. An added bonus for us was that there is street parking out front and it was well shaded due to the bridge! There appeared to be one or more public lots within half a block also. The restaurant opened within a minute of when we exited the car. There was a small crowd already waiting, and at noon they opened the doors. I think there was a small fenced patio space along the sidewalk but no one was initially interested in that due to the heat. The interior has a sort of lodge-meets-Frank Lloyd Wright feel in terms of the decor. It is also a bit dim / cozy. I worried that the servers would be overwhelmed by the opening crowd, but they handled it quite well. Our server returned relatively frequently to get our drink orders and later our food requests. There was a slight wait after that, but given the influx of customers, it wasn't as long as I might have guessed. The menu was quite varied, and ranged from salads and burgers up to steaks. This is probably fine dining adjacent in the evenings for dinner. I got a BLT and my wife got a Portobello mushroom sandwich. Both of us opted for the 'steak fries'. The amount of food was surprisingly large! We managed to finish our sandwiches and a few of the fries, but had a take-out box of fries for later too. We both liked our sandwiches. While I tend to like steak fries, these were like the big brother of your average type. They were more like potato wedges than large-body fries. Maybe they are new, as the server asked me at the end what I thought of them. My honest opinion, which I shared, was that they were good, but would be better if the potatoes were peeled and if the size of each fry was halved. We did end up finishing them a few days later. Prices were not cheap but were not out of line for the type of establishment and the quality (and quantity) of food. I might try this place for dinner as opposed to lunch if I came back to Cartersville. I'd certainly recommend it for a meal.

Was going to come here, but saw some of the posted pictures. Sad…read more Ambience needs to be improved and more inclusive.

I can't say enough good things about this place. Very comfy inside and smells amazing as soon as…read moreyou pull in the parking lot. I'm a bbq guy and got the ribs. They're exactly my style, great smoke flavor, great rub, and while tender they have a bit of a bite to them. Just the way I like it. The Mac and cheese was just like mom makes it, amazing. I got the spicy green beans and they were also tasty. The collards, what can I say, my wife could NOT stop talking about how good the collards greens were they were the first thing gone from her plate. The BBQ sauce was a bit sweet which normally isn't my thing but there is some secret ingredient in there I couldn't put my finger on that made me not be able to resist it. Lastly Michelle is high energy and fun. What a friendly person. Also loved her "Boss Lady" sign, I totally believe it. Great people, great food. If you're ever in town you've gotta swing by. Looking forward to our next trip that way because I really want to try the fried chicken too.

The food is good. This place is for take out really . 4 high top tables in a cramped space, no…read moretable service, is the dine in option. small patio tables out front but place sits just a few feet from the highway and traffic is constant and loud. If I rate it for the food it's 4 stars. If rate it as a restaurant it's 2 stars or a 3 overall. It's good food. I had the sampler plate of pulled pork, brisket and chicken with baked beans and coleslaw. Baked Beans were "ok " but I did not care at all for the slaw. Personal taste leans more towards creamy slaw and this is all about the vinegar, which many prefer. My dinner companion had fried chicken and said it was very good.

I have visited here before and always enjoy the food. While I would love to see more vegan options…read moreadded to the menu, I appreciate that they are continually evolving and making improvements. One thing that stands out is the owner's pride in the establishment and their willingness to personally check in with guests, which adds a welcoming touch to the dining experience. My guest thoroughly enjoyed the shrimp and grits and had nothing but positive things to say. I value businesses that care about their customers, and this is definitely a place I will continue to support and return to.

We have always enjoyed coming here. From the food and atmosphere and also friendly staff it drew…read moreus back in every weekend husband is home. Today, we saw a decline. Not in the staff but there are some minor interior issues which could be addressed. As the dining area and service areas are open plan you can easily see the duct tape doors to the dishwashers area is in dire need of repair versus patching. Also it is rather filthy along the edges. The wall a/c unit also needs to be completely cleaned as it appears to have some grime building up. Now for the biggest disappointment ... our food. Coffee - yummy Country fried steak biscuit..... yea nope not again. It's just like it says just a huge very thin slice of commercial packaged frozen patty of country fried steak laid across an open faced biscuit. I had a side of fresh fruit. But it was mostly out of season fruit so not sweet and still underripe. Biscuit was light and fluffy but I had to order a piece of cheese and some gravy to hide the flavor of the meat and coating. Chicken and waffles - husband's favorite here but today it wasn't the same at all. Chicken was super dry inside. Waffles he described as no different than ones he makes at the hotel lobby. All in all we will wait some before returning to try again at some point. Thank you to the wait staff for always having smiles and helping each other to keep us happy.

Thank you for your tasty food, it was amazingly delicious we really enjoyed it. Sincerly Your…read morefriends here in the ICU

The chef here is trying to get gold stars. That is all you need to know…read more I recommend everything, but especially the Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and the burger. Each thing on the menu is a bold take on a traditional dish that generally is excellent. If you just got through watching some cooking shows and have to find something that is not your usual fare, this is where you want to go.

I've been here numerous times and every time it does not disappoint the food. Here is delicious…read more Service is great and the seller is a very cool place with history behind it.

We got the Jalapeno Peach Salmon (4/5) and Okra Tomato Shrimp Gumbo (4.25/5). The salmon was good…read morebut nothing too special. The gumbo had a good flavor and was very filling; it had more shrimp and sausage than I expected. The service was good (4/5); our waiter was friendly and attentive. The ambiance is nice (4/5); it wasn't too loud or crowded for a Friday night.