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    Collegiate Grill

    4.2 (105 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    COLLEGIATE GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Touristy
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Monday special bacon cheeseburger with fries
    Debra S.

    Great classic smash burger. You order at the counter and our food came out fast and everything was fresh. The fries were amazing I could tell they were fresh cut and cooked to order. They have a very cute diner decorated restaurant.

    Double cheeseburger fries and chili dog.
    Frank C.

    One of the best burgers in Gainesville Ga. This 50's style diner is impressive. Burgers, fries and shakes are crazy good and fresh. Clean and memorable experience that we will make one of our regular weekly stops.

    Argentina C.

    Good service. Waiting on my food. Clean and friendly atmosphere. Parking is kind of tricky.

    French Fries plenty to share
    Kevin G.

    Good food everything is a la carte from their menu. Burgers were very good, prices were reasonable for a double smashed burger. Nice set up order at the counter then the food is delivered to your table. Wait staff stay busy making sure the restaurant is clean and table are ready to go at all times. Definitely looks and feels like a burger joint by a college campus

    Two chili slaw dogs and half order of hand cut fries.
    Steve C.

    First visit to this classic spot that has been open since 1947. I arrived for lunch apx 11:30 am on a Tuesday and the place was already near capacity. I took one of two remaining seats at the counter instead of waiting for a table. Seems very popular with locals as well as the folks that are working downtown. Collegiate has a relaxed, 50s feel to it with its decor and music. I ordered two chili slaw dogs and a 1/2 order of fries, and both hit the spot! Part of the magic of the hotdogs I felt was that the buns were very fresh, buttered and slightly toasted! The toppings were wonderful. The fries are hand cut, which makes all the difference. One thing I didn't like was the barstools, even though they looked cushioned, were super hard. Time to reupholster these and get some cushion underneath them.

    Cheeseburger
    Ashley A.

    This diner has history. You walk in and you can feel it. Sitting on the covered deck, I was able to listen to the sounds of the city and the musical birds in the nearby trees, with an occasional light breeze. Very comfortable. I had a chocolate shake, hand-spun, perfectly blended. A cheese burger with grilled onions, which had just the right amount of grease, and chili cheese fries, which had a ton of cheese and chili. The waitress, Rachel, was cordial and full of southern hospitality, just a pleasure to be around, had great energy. I will definitely be returning anytime I have a hankering for a burger and shake.

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    Candice B.

    This place was super clean and staff was very nice. The prices were very reasonable and the food was amazing. Will be back for sure!

    Mmmm tea
    David W.

    These folks do a Great flat top burger. I really enjoy coming here to the friendly staff and fast service. My "go to" is a bacon cheeseburger with slaw onions and pickles.. And a side of fries...its making me hungry! They also make sinful shakes!

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    Place was so good, had me thanking the Lord with every bite. Service was excellent and environment was so spacious and inviting

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    Amazing! Best burgers and shakes anywhere. I love the lady from Long Island at the register. Such great people and food!

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    Food hotdog no taste and no longer fresh meat. Frozen beef patties. Not good. Not what business advertise.

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    Amazing food and service... Best hotdogs you can find in North Georgia!!!! A lot of history so you must dine in

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    Yummy! Great little local spot. Food and service are 5 stars! Very nostalgic look and feel, but the food delivers.

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    Great hamburgers & fries. Really enjoyed our late Saturday lunch. Iconic Gainesville restaurant lived up to it's reputation.

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