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    Chibugan Cafe

    4.7 (18 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Pork BBQ Skewers Combo
    Shivi P.

    Honestly would give this place a 5/5 alike with service and ambiance. Beautiful hidden gem! Love their plant wall. Also the service is fast, personal, and super friendly. We got the Combo with skewers. Everything was super fresh and I have never tried Filipino food so I will say some of the stuff may be a bit of an acquired taste but very good nonetheless. We also got the halo halo with one ice cream. Very unique dessert. If you take anything from this post please try the ube ice cream!! They make it fresh and it is amazing. On Saturdays they also make different and off-menu dishes. Will have to come back for that.

    BBQ-Adobo MAX Combo
    Katherine W.

    Loved everything about this place. The food, the service, the decor. 10/10! The bbq skewers were my fave along with the lumpia.

    Chicken Adobo plate with Pancit and Lumpia Shanghai!
    Junior C.

    I was fortunate enough to have the Chibugan Cafe recommended to me while working in the Athens area and boy did it NOT disappoint!! I was thankful they had a little market area where I could pick up a few of my favorite Filipino snacks! The food was very authentic and delicious! I had the adobo plate and it took me back to my time in the Philippines which says a lot about the quality of the food! Playing a Filipino radio station was a nice touch too as some other Filipino places are scared that it will turn off non-Filipino customers. And the Ambiance is very laid back and simple which I liked a lot! I agree that if this restaurant was in a more populated setting it would be packed! The team working there were so kind and very personable in our conversations and overall I just wish they were closer to where I lived as I would probably frequent them weekly! If you're curious about Filipino cuisine, or miss your Filipino home cooking, this is the spot! As another review states they do specials on Saturdays , going to make that trip myself as I was too stuffed to get the Halo Halo but saved that for my next visit!

    Chibugan Combo Max
    Clyde H.

    Its a really nice looking shop on the inside, with plenty of options. The menu was smaller than expected for "entrees" however the options for food in general is vast. The pastries looked good I wanted to indulge, however Id have to save my sweettooth for another time. I came in specifically for an entree, I got the Chibugan Combo Max plate. It was really good my only complaint is it isn't enough lumpia . Other than that it was very filling, flavorful and affordable.

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    Very friendly service. The food was delicious & fresh. I had a chicken pesto sandwich which I highly recommend! I cannot wait to go back & try the lumpia.

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    Sandwich bread was dry and hard. Some of the meat tasted sour. Not worth getting food poisoning. Would not recommend.

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    Delicious food and friendly staff! I got the pork skewers which were great. I liked the decorations as well

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    Great portions, good food, I just wish they had more Fillipino offerings on the menu.

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    2 years ago

    Delicious Boba tea and grilled cheese. Super friendly local family that owns it. Cozy ambiance!

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    2 years ago

    Best chicken pesto sandwich from the nicest people ever, in cute lil winterville I mean come on

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    Athens Cooks - Expertly made Charcuterie.  Enjoy with a glass of wine or pick it up to go.

    Athens Cooks

    4.4(12 reviews)
    5.4 mi
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    (This is not a sandwich review as I have not tried the sandwiches lol)…read more OMG!!! We have never been in here and boy was it shocking and overwhelming......in a good way. I got to see a beautiful soul that I haven't seen in a while (go check out anything beautiful and sweet and she probably made it. Her name is Megan and she is amazing!!!) Back to Athens Cooks. lol We loved looking at all the stuff. There is literally every gourmet cooking device you can imagine in this tiny lil shop. We didn't eat! We will definitely be back to eat and buy stuff! Just stopped in for a coffee and check it out. I had salted caramel "special" and the hubs had the Mexican Mocha. Mine was good but his was unbelievably delicious!!!! Spicy, cinnamony, dark and cozy. We will definitely be back for the coffee, as well as to try everything else, especially the desserts!!! Go see my friend and enjoy some heavenly sweets and the super comforting coffees and teas!!!!

    The food was good. I got the chicken Caesar wrap. It's a good option for Athens but i definitely…read moreknow there are better out in the world. It's not chopped on the inside and skimpy on lettuce. No croutons in it either. Overall, food was good but the workers were so odd. I stood at the counter and three workers were standing back there but not taking the initiative to take my order. They were being so awkward too. It was so odd and something I've never really experienced lol. Probably won't be back due to unhelpful staff.

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    Athens Cooks - Panzanella Salad with local, organic produce and house-made pickled green tomatoes

    Panzanella Salad with local, organic produce and house-made pickled green tomatoes

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    Lindsey's Culinary Market - Chicken Salad

    Lindsey's Culinary Market

    4.6(20 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Cute and quiet inside with outdoor seating available. Very relaxing space and the employees are all…read moreso kind and helpful. The food was amazing and flavorful. I don't visit Athens often but will definitely keep this place on my must visit list.

    I was staying in the Hyatt Place and wanted a quick and healthy bite to eat for lunch since it was…read moreraining out. I actually attended UGA but I had never heard of this place before - perhaps because the prices aren't super college student-friendly, but I thought it was a nice local restaurant. They have several different kinds of chicken salad prepared, and I got the grape chicken salad in a sandwich. I don't think the bread is freshly-made but it was really good toasted. I selected a side of noodles which were also really tasty, which you can add peanuts to if you'd like but I opted not to. I also heard them talking about all sorts of desserts that they had made fresh that day. The entrance is really small so it might be easy to miss. They have tons of seating available so I'm sure you'd be fine if you brought a large group. They do also have internet but you have to ask them for the password. Note that I don't think this would be a good place to eat right now if you're trying to be cautious about COVID - no one's wearing masks and the food is out in the open.

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    Bruxie - The Original. Fried Chicken Breast, sweet Chili Honey glaze, Homemade Slaw

    Bruxie

    4.5(88 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    I stopped by this spot in Athens because the chicken and waffle were intriguing! This sandwich did…read moreappear daunting at first, but has great flavor! I really enjoyed the coleslaw and the chicken was very crispy! The service was very friendly and accommodating. It can get a little busy, but there is a good amount of seating inside, so should not have any problem unless it is a busy time like Sunday brunch! The ambiance is cool also and sits at a good listen in downtown Athens! I would give the place a try on your next stop!

    Idk why but I was expecting a sit down restaurant. I'd had it saved in my list of places to check…read moreout but didn't really read through the reviews before going. I wanted a raw experience, not influenced by others. So I was a bit deflated when we walked in and it was counter-order setup but that's okay. There seemed to be only one person working. She was really nice and helpful but surely busy, which was fine, but as we were leaving the crowd started hitting and I wondered how well she could manage that solo. I could be wrong though, someone may have been in back and I just couldn't see. I ordered the Overhard Egg, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Melted Cheddar, Mayo Waffle with Spiced Tots (nice). Hubby ordered the Super Cluck with Maple Glazed Chicken, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Cheddar, Sriracha Mayo, Sunny-Side Up Egg. Mine was good, his was super yummy, just the right amount of heat and sweetness. Oh! I also gotta mention the REAL Vermont Maple Syrup. That's very much appreciated over corn syrup garbage. Nice touch! We both had regular coffees. I would've liked a decaf option, since I'm a bit intolerant to caffeine but I can drink it. The coffee had good flavor. I think maybe having the creamers in disposable individual ramekins is probably just extra work if not for to-go orders but that's whatever. It's a cool place and I can see why it's popular. The food hits and if I lived closer we'd probably frequent this spot. Worth checking out if you haven't been.

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    Clocked - Cajun Tater Tots & blueberry milk shake

    Clocked

    3.8(491 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Great burgers but the fries!!!!! The fries are awesome!! The fries came to the table perfectly…read morecooked and fresh. The outside was crisp and the inside was soft. We had the ones with Cajun seasoning which were really good but the garlic fries are seriously over the top. When we return (yes, of course we will return) I think I just want garlic fries. Forget the burger I just want to eat those amazing fries. It's a good burger. Juicy, well cooked. Not overdone. The bread was not my favorite. Why does everyone insist on brioche buns? They don't really work for a cheeseburger. It is still a damned good burger. The only real problem is that it will occupy too much room in my stomach that could otherwise be filled with garlic fries. The dining room is a bit small. Let's call it intimate. The staff are wonderful. Go. Eat fries. Life is good.

    I was in town to see a show at the 40 Watt. Downtown Athens always has a good meal to be found…read moresomewhere. Today I wanted to have a burger. Some of the more well known places down here I don't like so much for one reason or another. I have been walking past Clocked for years an never tried it. Well, today was going to be the day! I was seated quickly by a friendly staffer. The vibe here is Athens collage restaurant. Which I like. Rather than a burger today I chose the Chicago dog with some cheese fries. This is not a Chicago dog, the bun was toasted and not soft with poppy seeds. Bit it was good. The fries were freshly cooked, crispy, and hot. Cheese sauce was excellent. I go to a 40 Watt or Foundry show about once a month. I will be back to Clocked again to try a burger. I like this place.

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    Clocked - Cajun tots and sweet potato fries

    Cajun tots and sweet potato fries

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