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Collegiate Grill

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

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COLLEGIATE GRILL ATMOSPHERE

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Moderate noise
Casual
Touristy
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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Food was less than adequate burgers are a little to greasy, fries had nothing special about them the atmosphere was pretty cool and retro.

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This is a good place to go after a game. The food is average to me in terms of burgers and fries, but their milkshakes are so great!

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Best burgers, fries, and milkshakes you can get anywhere! the prices are very reasonable and the service is great. We love this place!!

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One of my family's favorites for four generations. Same great burgers, hotdogs, hand cut fries, and awesome service for 69 years.

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