The food that I ordered: spinach and mac/cheese were good. I was a bit disappointed that there was no collard or turnip greens, there were no potatoes of any kind or form, there was no banana pudding. The staff was kind, but not very friendly. The mood was was not welcoming, just transactional. I may return at a later date and blame today on Monday. read more

Food use to be really good. Quality has steadily declined over the time. Man, I remember they use to really take their time with greens and you really couldn't go wrong with main. I guess that was the good ole days. Service is sucky at best. Ambiance is about the cleanest and best you can get in a counter situation. I guess that alone should bump it up to a two. But between the bad service and now consistently crappy food. It is what it is. read more

The place is cozy, greenery and nice. The smell of the food was delicious. They got a lots of choices. The tastes was okay. Maybe a little bland for me. Service was great, helpful for which one the food that contains pork. read more

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Collard Green Cafe is definitely worth a visit! The food is fresh, flavorful, and has that Southern taste that keeps you coming back. Portions are generous, service is friendly, and the atmosphere is welcoming. read more

I ordered a fried chicken dinner from Collard Green Cafe today 8/30/2026 and was very disappointed with the look and taste of the chicken. It looked like it had been fried to the point of being burnt. The skin was awful. What happened y'all? I have ordered fried chicken dinners from this cafe twice before, so i just assumed that the chicken would be delicious as before. Even my family was disappointed in the way it looked and tasted. The black eye peas and greens and mc were good, but not the overly fried meat! wont be ordering their fried chicken anymore! Someone else picked up the order for me. I didnt see the food until it was brought to me......so disappointed! Whoever was doing the cooking should really stick with the way you used to fry chicken...golden brown and not overly fried! read more

Ok so I've been to this place twice. Both times after church on a Sunday, and a church event on a Saturday. The first time we went, it was on a Sunday and we dined in. It was PACKED!!! The line was super long inside and at the drive-thru. That's expected because most people, especially southerners, want a "Sunday meal" after service. This place is right up the street from my church so majority of the patrons were from there. It was around 2:30ish since I go to the late service and it speaks volumes that this place was still packed at that time! The line is cafeteria style but there's nice seating in the restaurant. Not like other Soul Food spots in the Atlanta area that don't serve mimosas and brunch with their Sunday Soul Food. My mother got the Turkey Wing over white rice with sweet potato soufflé and steamed broccoli. It comes with a choice of light or dark gravy, however, my mom got the light gravy instead of the brown. My mother is very critical and for her to like the food it speaks volumes! The turkey wing was tender, fall off the bone, tender! The rice was cooked well, and the steamed broccoli was cooked to perfection, meaning not too firm, and not too soft. She loved her sweet potato soufflé, and so did I and my toddler! Lol I ordered the 4pc baked chicken which was pretty much half a hen so to speak, and it was just as tender as the turkey wing! Meaning it was good, hot, and fall off the bone tenda! Yes, I said tenda! The mac & cheese was cooked how mac & cheese is supposed to be cooked versus other places I've had around here since living here which has been really disappointing, and my green beans were seasoned well and cooked just how I like them! I could tell they were more fresh than canned green beans. The cornbread was good, it was kind of hard, but not too hard. They have a hint of sweetness, which wasn't too bad because I like my cornbread, a little sweet compared to some others. My daughter loved the food. The ambience is really nice, and can get a little crowded if there's a long line. And nonetheless, the atmosphere was great. The service was a little hectic, considering there were so many people in there and they were serving the people inside as well as the people at the drive-thru. I feel like some workers who aren't managers should just play their role at whatever station that they're at and not try to do too much and get other people's way especially if there's a system because there was starting to be breakdown in communication once we got up to the line to order/get our food as well as pay. Which, by the way was the only downfall during our visit at this time. Second visit... it was about a month later on a Saturday afternoon around 2 PM. I went through the drive-thru. Easy and straight to the point. The menu at the drive-thru is different than the one inside the restaurant which threw me off, because the menu inside has more options than the one outside. I ordered the turkey wing over rice with macaroni and cheese and sweet potato soufflé. My food was delicious with only one downfall of the rice being a little undercooked. There were some hard pieces lingering within the rice. Overall, a good experience nonetheless. I will definitely be going back, especially since this is the one decent Soulfood restaurant I have found in the Atlanta area without it being a Jamaican restaurant. read more

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Wonderful variety of food. Kind and friendly staff. If a particular item is not out, ask if they have it. I will be back! read more

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food looks old ,taste is not,vegetables are not ,cabbage is hard no taste l mean i could go on & on .the cake cornbread is falling all over the place coming apart. as for service ,slow as hell.no concern for your time everyone acts like its their first day on the job.for a soul food place ...you need to do better.matter of fact just close & regroup to one restaurant.food is terrible, service is terrible. prices are too high. . read more

The turkey legs are delicious! They are cooked tender and full of flavor. The food is set out buffet style so you are able to see it and choose what options you would like. For my sides i got my turkey legs over rice with extra gravy, Mac and cheese and collard greens. The Mac and cheese is just ok nothing to rave about. The greens are however very disappointing they have a sweet taste to them that i was absolutely not a fan of. For collards to be their name sake it was definitely a let down read more

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I've been meaning to try this place for a while. I was sitting in traffic and decided to stop in. They do have a drive thru which I was pleasantly surprised about. I love restaurants that offer the convenience of a drive thru! I didn't go through the drive thru and went inside instead. I was immediately greeted when I walked through the door and despite the inside being fairly packed, there was no wait to order food and I was able to walk up to the counter and place my order. I wanted the oxtail plate but the young lady checked and said there weren't anymore oxtails, only bones. I settled on turkey wings and it comes with two sides. I was going to get the greens and Mac and cheese because the greens must be a staple, right? But when I saw that cabbage oozing with season, I had to try it and I had NO regrets. I wanted to order a peach cobbler but they were out of that as well. The food and service were great and plentiful. I got my plate to go and had enough for leftovers the next day. It can be pricey, almost $30 for the plate including a tip but I will definitely be back. read more

Collard Green Cafe - Turkey wing plate with cabbage and Mac and cheese - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

Okay so BOOM! I am hosting Thanksgiving this year and needed a restaurant that could accommodate an order of collard greens. Ok. I called Collard Green Cafe and placed an order for a full sized pan of greens for $100. Cool. I then said well before I make the commitment of spending $100, let me visit and actually try them because not everyone's taste in collard greens is the same. So I go and I politely ask is it possible for me to get a sample (like a fork or a condiment size portion.) The young lady assisting me asked the owner and he immediately told me no. I explained that I had just placed an order for a whole pan and wanted to make sure it was going to be something everyone would enjoy flavor wise. He said "No, if I give you a sample then they'll be giving samples to everyone. You see the name in the restaurant, that's how you know it's good. Check the google reviews" Me being me I'm thinking he's joking until I realized he was Dead Ass! He then proceeded to say you can buy a side and I'll even just charge you $5 instead of the $5.99 and slides over their catering menu and walks away. At that point I'm like I get it you're well established and clearly people like your collard greens since you named the restaurant after it. But hell Burger King makes burgers and people don't like it, just like Subway makes subs and ppl don't like it. Butttttt...me being me I'm like okay I get the ego, he thinks his greens is top sh*t so I paid for the side of greens and left. Needless to say, I'm saying all of this because the greens are good. But I will not be supporting or recommending this business. And lord knows I love me a good black owned business. The owner's demeanor was off putting, body language and tone as if I was just in there trying to sample the whole menu. I placed an order for $100 (which I will be cancelling), because as a business owner there's a way to do things and if someone wants to sample your product after already committing to buying something what are you losing. Again, the collard greens are good but the treatment and response to a sample request was not it. read more

Collard Green Cafe - Collard Greens - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

Great food out of town from florida, we'll try again The turkey wings collar greens was awesome read more

Went here for the first time the other day, it's been on my list forever and I'm so glad I finally went! I ordered two smothered turkey leg dinner plates with sweet potato souffle, cabbage, banana pudding, and cornbread. 10/10, so good! The staff was friendly and welcoming, and I loved all the indoor plants. It wasn't exactly what I expected, but I'm still really pleased with the restaurant. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. I thought I'd have to order ahead, but nope, the food is already ready. I placed an order through Uber Eats so it'd be ready when I picked it up (it wasn't ready). Also noticed they have a drive-thru (not sure if they use it), but that's a nice bonus. read more

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I've been meaning to try this restaurant for months. Finally Sunday where I didn't have to cook so I went to try it out. Upon walking in the line was long however it took little to no time to get to the counter to place an order. I ordered the meatloaf meal and the smothered chicken meal with Mac-cheese, candied yams and cabbage. After I paid and was walking out the door I noticed the health score said 77 and I was upset that I didn't see it before. My man said let's just give it a try. The sweet potatoes with pecans lord they are amazing. Everything else was just ok. The meatloaf was flavorful but heavy so I little to none and saved it for lunch dinner today. I'll be checking for a better health score so I can go back..lol Ambiance was ok as it gives old but comfortable. read more

Collard Green Cafe - Smothered chicken with Cabbage Mac and Cheese comes with cornbread - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

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I came across this restaurant on accident....made a wrong turn in the parking lot and there it was. Since it was lunchtime and we were in Atlanta I had to try it. I wasn't sure what to expect but you only live once. The decor is really cute. They really went with the greens as the theme. It was set up cafeteria style so you can see the food before you make your choice. They plated the food right there. I felt a little rushed in the line but it was lunchtime and everyone else knew the system. I went with mac & cheese, collard greens, and cornbread. Hubby was all in he got Ox tails and pigs feet. Both a no go for me. He was very happy with it and shared it with his brother. The collard greens were sweet--- like sugar had been added. I didn't like it. I didn't know sugar greens were a thing. It is an interesting ingredient but not one that I would repeat. They were busy with happy customers so I am not sure if this is their signature recipe or an Atlanta cooking style. If you are in the ATL and want to try a different type/style of collard greens check them out. They also sold cake by the slice.....hubby ate all of his cake before I could get a picture or ask for a bite. Go check it out and see what you think. read more

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Drove 23 miles one way and was not disappointed. The selections, the staff and the food is always worth the drive. And the cleanliness of the restaurant cannot be beat, from the food display, dining area and even the restroom. Going back today!!!! read more

The food here is sooooo good. Stopped in on a whim as it's just outside the Hampton Inn where I was staying. Everything is really super flavorful. Even something as simple as the green beans taste like some treasured family recipe. Meatloaf, Mac and cheese and cornbread all were top notch. This isn't fast food - it's homemade food served fast. Check it out! read more

I hate to give a Black-owned restaurant a bad review, but to come here on Mother's Day and have THIS experience: I have no choice. The wait = long. The service = quick and dry. The floor = sticky (unclean) and slippery (rain) The meatloaf = dry as a bone and pink in the middle The ambiance = fast food restaurant The prices = high as giraffe cooter ($23 for meatloaf and two sides!) Don't even think about an oxtail unless you have $40 to waste. No napkins on the tables (all dispensers empty) Served everybody in to go boxes, even to eat HERE. No servers. Stand up and wait on your order like Wendy's. Yall don't have to worr bout me, yall don't have to WORR BOUT ME! read more

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I was craving turkey wings and this was the closest location to my job. Despite having a 77 score, I went against my rule of not patronizing anywhere with less than a B. Well, I won't make that mistake again. The turkey wings were stale and not day old stale, but longer. Being that I cook myself and I'm Caribbean I know how food taste when it has been reheated several times and it's not fresh. Definitely not worth the $18.35 excluding tax. I will never support this business again!! Think twice before eating here, the score says it all!! read more

Collard Green Cafe - Turkey wings, collard greens, yams and cornbread - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

I know this restaurant has moved to a new spot, but I went to the old spot and I really didn't like the food. It did not taste like soul food. I had to smother pork chop. The pork chops was greasy in the gravy. Mac & cheese tasted spoiled to me. I really didn't eat the food because it wasn't good. I actually threw it away and it was money that was wasted. They used to be on the same side of the street that Sam's Club was on now. They are across the street so I will definitely give them another try and I will update my review as soon as I visit the establishment. read more

Service: I had an extremely uncomfortable experience at Collard Green Cafe's drive-thru. While attempting to order at the drive-thru, an older male employee bombarded me with invasive personal questions instead of taking my order. I placed my to-go order inside. When I later exited the restaurant, he continued the questioning, making me feel scrutinized and uneasy. This behavior is completely unprofessional and unacceptable!!! No customer should have to endure interrogation just to get a meal!!! Food: Was ok. Ambiance: They really should consider removing the degrading Gone With The Wind movie photo. read more

Food-Amazing. Mega portions. Fresh and seasoned to perfection. Excellent health score. Restaurant was clean and was being serviced frequently. Service was fast, friendly and professional. Sad they were out of desserts which would have rounded out the visit. Will visit again when in Mountain Industrial read more

Collard Green Cafe - Hot Bar - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

The food is really good and the service could be better if some of the workers stop trying to have full conversation with everyone in line. The ambiance is friendly. The price is too high. I will not be spending any more money in these pricey establishments. read more

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The newest version of Collard Green Cafe continues the tradition of southern soul food with modern twists. Their motto, "You won't find a can opener in our kitchen," shows their focus on using fresh, high-quality ingredients and ensuring authentic seasoning. Industry veteran and owner James Paige has been feeding Atlantans since 1998, from Toco Hills to Shallowford Road to Hugh Howell Road (Tucker). Collard Green Cafe moved to Mountain Industrial Blvd. in 2024. The restaurant is located in the complex with Stars and Strikes and the DeKalb County School District administrative offices and is convenient to Highway 78. There is ample seating, and the restaurant has always been clean when I have visited. Customer service is solid for a cafeteria/fast casual eatery. Food is served cafeteria style, with fish and certain proteins cooked to order. Pasta dishes & seafood platters come with 1 side. All the other entrees come with 2 sides. Lunch is available daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is a very good value, as lunch entrees include a fountain beverage, and the main difference is the portion size of the protein. I love their dark meat-baked chicken. The jus is incredibly flavorful, and the meat is so soft that it falls off the bone. To fully appreciate the jus, I want to have mashed potatoes one day. I can't stop ordering the cabbage and green beans as entree sides because both are well-prepared and seasoned. However, I keep eyeing the sweet potato souffle as a future side option. Meals come with cornbread, which tends towards the softer, sweeter side. The ribs and oxtails are solid; however, I did not care for the smothered turkey wing. The pound cake was also solid, and I'm constantly eyeing their peach cobbler and sweet potato pie. read more

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I came here with my 87 year old dear aunt since she loves this genre of food. The service was friendly and fast . Ambiance is nice with clean tables and plants everywhere .Also, great soul music plays while you chomp down on your "soul food". The fried chicken was the proverbial bomb! My sides were very good fresh green beans cooked in fatback and the best steamed cabbage I've had in some time.Also the cornbread was sweet and delicious. I highly recommend this place if you get a hankering for country aka soul food. read more

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We always enjoy our meals at this location when we are in town. My brother and I were in town to celebrate my cousin's birthday. We come down twice a year to visit from Missouri. Everything is cooked like our mom did when we were growing up. Thank you for the memories of our childhood. Thank you Mrs. Williams for your friendly service and wonderful smile. Eric read more

Ok !!! I used to live very close to this place and stopped in frequently - kinda just taking it for granted. Well I was in the area this week and had a taste for the "down home" love this food provides. 1 its perfectly seasoned 2. Great portions - 3 it's just plain good ya'll - like a hug from Granny. I ordered the Turkey wing dinner - with Cabbage, Mac n Cheese and a corn muffin. Now since I was here last they have moved just across the bridge to an old Hardee's - gives them so much more room and it feels easy to get in and out and I noticed they have a drive up window too - a very nice new look and feel. I was planning to drive home and enjoy my food - but literally sat in my car and "tasted" .... Until it was almost gone. Turkey so tender, and that cabbage with sautéed peppers and onions - and the creamy Mac n cheese with the right amount of "crusty top" I can't say enough - the staff is really cool and they make sure you know what comes with your food and make good suggestions too - a great group of folks - oh yeah also the Fried pork chops that was my old favorite. Highly recommended- stop in and get yo-self a plate. Delicious read more

Collard Green Cafe - Tender seasoned turkey wings, cabbage Mac and Cheese - I was just gonna taste before driving off - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

The soul food is just okay. The service is good and the ambiance is good. I did not like the peach cobbler

Shared lunch with my Daughter on Thursday, trying to find a place we might enjoy some good soul food, checked out the web and there it was Collard Green cafe. I had visited their old location, so was familiar with how great their food was. New location, AWESOME, food, AWESOME!!! I will definitely be back because the service AWESOME!!! kudos to Collard Greens Cafe!!! read more

Collard Green Cafe - Me and my Daughter after a Great Lunch Yummy - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

This new location is gorgeous! Upon walking in the restaurant, you are immediately greeted and the decor looks green...airy and full of plants. They play really catchy music from the 60's/70's. Food is displayed cafeteria style and have a few different sides to choose from. There is a variety of veggies and meats and a few starches. Everyone who worked there was friendly and accommodating. The young lady behind the counter checked on my food twice and the cashier apologized for the delay which was appreciated. I ordered a whiting fish dinner at 1:15 and I didn't get my food until 1:40pm. I don't mind waiting at all, but it would have been nice to have been told that because I would have ordered something else. Sadly to say, I waited all that time for fish that looked great but had absolutely NO FLAVOR on it at all. No amount of hot sauce or tartar sauce helped. The macaroni and cheese was just okay and my cabbage was spectacular. I wish I had a just ordered a plate full of cabbage. I will go back again just for veggie and if I get anything else, I will get whatever meat is already prepared especially if it's during the weekday around lunch. read more

Collard Green Cafe - Fried Whiting Mac and Cheese Cabbage - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

Everything was so good. The service wasn't that great, but the taste of the food made up for it.

Really liked this place. The food is delicious and well seasoned. The service was friendly and i like that old school music that's always playing. read more

I love some good customer service and they have it!!! I came in the middle of the week so it was not crowded at all. I was enthusiastically greeted when I walked through the door. The food was good. I got collard greens, sweet potato soufflé , and green beans. The soufflé was a little different than what I'm used to. All in all I would return. There's a little indoor seating. read more

Great Day!!! Just had to let you know the porkchops were below expectations today. Very tough...batter rolled off...Very disappointed!! Purchased two dinners... read more

Collard Green Cafe - Tough Porkchop - Cafes Near Me - Stone Mountain, Georgia

I stumbled upon this bundle of love while attempting to get Chinese food next door *shhh*. I was LITERALLY LURED from the parking by overwhelming smell of COLLARD GREENS! I was curious, so I walked in and was greeted by the manager with a lovely "welcome!" (it took everything in me not to reach for a hug). I'd explained how getting quality Soul food in the area has been tough, especially for a person who doesn't eat pork. I asked everyone sitting at the tables if they'd eaten here before and if they liked it, I was told to forget about my original plans and I did just that! HUGE PRO: None of their veggie sides are made with pork products. I can never get greens bc everyone cooks them in pork. Not here! Only items made with pork ARE the pork entree items/sides (explicitly stated). I got the meatloaf, Mac and cheese, collard greens, cornbread, mini sweet potato pie and the blueberry lemonade. My partner got pork chop, I'd assume it was great bc I looked over and it was there, turned back and it was GONE! The food was phenomenal and in itself has secured another visit. But the staff, the STAFF is what will keep me coming back!!! read more

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I went today and the food is different and it seems like the ownership has changed. I won't be returning.

Hello Peoples Say that this place is Good but I don't know what they call Good cause I had the worst experience with this place.. Let me start with saying That I order the Oxtails with one side Terrible Terrible Experience Ever the Oxtails was so hard gravy bland rice over cooked Mac and cheese loaded with garlic and onion powder made with cheap cheese that does melt my Husband work hard for his money and 41.00 dollars down the drain cause it went straight to the Trash... So I can say that I paid 41.00 for a slice of Red Velvet Cake cause it was the best thing came out of the Collard Green Cafe Stay Away Stay Away!!! Angela Love Guarantee You That She Won't Go Back..... read more

We came in for lunch and apparently right before the rush because the line after us was pretty long. The server was nice but it was only her working the food so things got a bit backed up. I ordered the seafood platter with a side of mac and cheese, while my bf ordered the tilapia platter. While I appreciate the amount of seafood, the price is already higher so why not come with two sides. All the other dishes come with two sides. The fish was made to order so fresh and hot. I liked all I had, the shrimp, tilapia and catfish. As I said in another post, I am hard to please with mac and cheese and again no difference. It was ok. Edible. The collard greens on the other hand were cooked very well, tasted my bf's. He wanted the meatloaf but it wasn't done yet. If it isn't going to be ready for lunch, they should take it off the menu. Overall I would go again and try something else. Inside the restaurant is what you would expect of a kind of fast food-ish type of restaurant. Clean and had things on the tabletops to add to your meal if wanted. Would recommend. read more

The food was delicious, the customer service was excellent, and the price point for the amount of food you receive is amazing. I'm a first-time customer, and I'll definitely be back when I'm in town again. read more

I have been a customer of Collard Green Cafe for several years and have consistently enjoyed their delicious, reasonably priced food. My company has also used their catering services for luncheons and holiday dinners, and the owner is always friendly and accommodating. During my recent visit on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, I had the Salisbury steak, collards, and sweet potatoes, which met my expectations. I look forward to returning with my family this weekend. read more