For this Friday's out and about exploring of new restaurants, we tried Chili Chop. I'd found the…read morelocation on FB Reels or TikTok and it looked good. I'd sent it to my better half and he said, "let's go." OK... it's a hole in the wall in a strip center. But you know that sometimes those places are absolutely wonderful. And this was one of those times. From the time we walked in, we were welcomed. The lady working the front went through the menu... explained the options and even told us about options that weren't listed. I decided on the Heat Combo... the hubby decided on the Regular Combo. You're going to find that everything is made to order. So nothing just sitting around. The sandwiches are what I'd call burritos in a bun. Wrapped in foil and then paper. We were warned to keep the foil on... And with good reason! These are not sit in the car and eat sandwiches. They're moist... they're juicy and DELICIOUS! Now, I got the one called the Heat. It was not overly spicy but had a good level of heat. I was told if you like it spicy, just ask for hot sauce. I'm kinda torn by that because the general flavor of the sandwich is really good and wouldn't want to cover that up. The Combo comes with thick potato wedges. They were good and neither of us were able to finish all of them. They have some side dipping sauces I want to try next time. We opted to dine in. The dining room is a bit small and standard. There are only about 4 or 5 tables. But, it's clean (spotless clean) and does the trick. I imagine if it's busy it can get quite full. Honestly... this style of food is pretty unique to the Metro. It's not quite a Philly Restaurant... it's not quite a traditional Chili Shop... It's more of what you'd see with a "loose meat" restaurant from the Midwest. But whatever you think it is, it works. And we'll be back!

I was supposed to be headed to Monterey's a few doors down until I noticed the "Grand Opening" sign…read moreand ventured over for a closer view. A 98 "Health Score" in this day and age or ANY day and age is a pretty good start and the customer service was beyond stellar!! Chef Angie was helpful and attentive. Granted, I was the only customer there at the time, but that's NOT something to be taken for granted...I've been the only person in line somewhere before and STILL got terrible service!! The price may have been a bit on the high end for the fare offerings, but it was fresh and made to order and it tasted out-expletive-standing (The toasted bun and the Chipotle Ranch Sauce on the Chop Veggie was "Umm Umm GOOD!!)...I will definitely be returning!! =)

Best bbq in Mableton, hands down. You know it good when its tasty without sauce…read more Best sides also. Amazing to get both in one spot. Love this place

Winning numbers and winning Barbecue! What better combination!…read moreI love coming to this barbecue place. It's a nice change from the commercial restaurants that have skinny not meaty barbecues like TDT.! I had never bought a full slab before, but I'm glad I did! I got to take it and share it with my friends who are now going to TDT as as frequent customers! It's a bit far from my home, but it's well worth the drive! It's always a special treat to get the ribs or barbecue and their peach cobbler is to die for! I got a vegetable platter so that I could share that as well! Now I'm set for a couple days to eat leftovers for a couple of friends to share the most wonderful Barbecue great way to make friends lol I will definitely be returning whenever I can!

Mg sister in law loves the wings so I grabbed an order. The service was quick however the customer…read moreservice from the young lady taking the order could be better. The guy showed me the wings and I mean they looked okay to me however when I got home to eat them, ain't NO WAY these were mild. They were HOT to the point where I couldn't eat more than one and was done. So either she didn't get the order right or someone didn't grab the right sauce but this unfortunately was a waste for me.

I didn't like those wet lemon pepper wings had a funny taste…read moreI think most do these places do the same thing with a different name I'll stick with the Bando & AD... Guy was nice You could dine in for a quick bite

Ok, this place was something special…read more I was out playing golf and got recommended this spot by a local. From what I was told, it's the last standing restaurant from the 60s around there and family owned by a woman named Joy. I read on the menu that if the owner hugs you, you're officially family. Sure enough, Joy came over and gave me the biggest hug. In a time where places like this are disappearing, this felt truly special. She knew people by name, talked to everyone, and made the whole restaurant feel like a community. Honestly felt honored just being there. Now the food. Absolutely incredible. They have a real smoker in the kitchen and you can smell it the second you walk in. The barbecue, the sauce, the sides, and especially the chocolate cobbler were some of the best I've ever had in my life. I'll absolutely be back anytime I'm over near Smyrna. These are the kinds of gems that are getting harder and harder to find. 5/5. Absolutely incredible.

There's a level of hospitality you receive at this restaurant from Joy and Paul that is pretty much…read moreunheard of in today's society. Getting a meal at old South feels like your at family's house for dinner, she's extremely kind and you probably won't leave without a hug, the food is always great it's priced extremely well for the portion you get this is just one of those businesses we must protect at all cost so go out and support them and see exactly what I'm talking about for yourself.

Spotless restaurant! We came by on a Saturday night and it wasn't too busy. We ordered at their…read moreself-service kiosk which was easy to navigate. They offer an almond milk option for boba tea and chocolate pearls! Never tried them before but they were good. The banana boba tea tastes like a banana laffy taffy. Their corn dogs are delicious and HUGE. Service was great and we can't wait to come back to try more things on their menu!!!

After a 6.5-hour drive from Lexington, we reached the hotel tired, mildly cranky, and staring at a…read morelogistical puzzle: I still wanted to squeeze in yoga and had a client appointment... but also needed food. Preferably soon, and without leaving the room. Enter Meet Bowl, discovered on Yelp. Korean, decent ratings, and most importantly... delivery. Ordering through their website was easy and the food arrived surprisingly fast, which immediately lowered my blood pressure. We ordered a teriyaki chicken bowl and the beef MeatBowl. Portions were generous, especially the protein. One came over steamed-fried rice, the other over noodles, and both were flavorful and satisfying without feeling heavy. Thanks to them I managed to practice yoga, eat a proper meal, and still show up to my client session as a functioning human being instead of a travel zombie. Good food, efficient service, and exactly what we needed at that moment. Sometimes a restaurant doesn't just feed you, it rescues your evening.

Oh my oh my oh my... I have been thinking about that, I mean, those hot dogs all day. Let me…read moreexplain my confusion in sharing my thoughts... I originally ordered one chili slaw dog and after inhaling it, I mean eating it, I ordered a second. (I had will power to leave after the 2nd one or I would closed the place down). The place is quaint and full of localness and charm. Be warned, there isn't a cloth napkin within 20 miles of the place. There are several rolls of paper towels and tear off what you need. My fellow Yelpers tipped me off to the kick the chili has. And kick it is. It is a slow burn that sneaks up on you. Fortunately, I had a smear of chilled slaw on top of it. The dog is a remarkable color red and the bun is steamed and it is wonderful! I ordered a side of onion rings- they were fried to order and while tasty, not the star of the show. My beverage was served in a bucket, 32 oz styrofoam cup with crunchy ice cubes. Again, wonderful. There was a steady pace of person ordering at the counter and the phone rang for pick up orders. And, as the sign says- Cash Only. The prices will not break your bank.

I'm conflicted. I love a good, well run, hospitable, affordable mainstay that is beloved by the…read morecommunity. Brandi's checks that box squarely, and without exception. However, I also love great food prepared well, this is where Brandi and I diverge a bit. Located just north of Marietta square, it can be easy to miss, just watch for the railroad tracks that cross Church St. Parking as mentioned by others can be very tight, and you enter the lot from the right of the restaurant and circle around. My visit was at the beginning of the lunch rush, so parking was tight, but I could still find a space. Inside, Brandi's drips with history - the real kind that tells you that not much has changed in 20, 30, maybe 40 years. But it's not in that clapped out way, well worn like that favorite pair of shoes you've resoled three times and refuse to get rid of because they fit right and are so comfortable. Seat yourself at one of the handful of 4 top tables, or, at the 15 or so lunch counter stools. No menu is provided other than the one over the register - and remember, it's cash only. The menu is simple - hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, onion rings, soda, and sweet or unsweet tea. Grabbed my seat at the bar, and Brandi herself helped me. She, along with every single person working there were as kind and helpful as could be - a lost art for what Brandi's is, a quick serve place to grab an unpretentious and inexpensive lunch. Everything comes with white onions, mustard, and their chili - you can add cheese, or, ask for any of those items to be left off if you prefer. My move is to always try things the way the chef intended first, then modify next time around, so I went for the dressed up dog, and also a cheeseburger with the onions, mustard, and chili. Food was served quickly, maybe within five minutes of ordering with the four folks behind the counter working in that way where you know they've been doing this for a hot minute - everything and everyone in their place. Lots of regulars known by the staff - it's say the average age during this weekday lunch was pushing 60. This is where things start to slip a little at least for me. Brandi has kept things the same, including what ingredients they use. As such the hot dog is a red variety (hello red dye #3), and is a standard size dog (not a jumbo or foot long). White onions were crisp, the cole slaw a bit creamier that I'd personally prefer (but I found it worked really well like that on the dog), and then the chili. I was warned, as everyone is, that it is "very spicy". For my palette, I didn't find it to be particularly spicy although it had some zip that snuck up on you. I'm sure the cole slaw kept a little of that heat at bay. The hot dog itself, to me, just didn't have a lot of flavor which I guess is ok if the point is the toppings. It also was essentially room temperature which I found quite surprising given it was lunch rush, not sure if that was an anomaly or normal. But hey, for a couple of bucks, literally, I wasn't expecting a gourmet Snake River Farms Wagyu monster hot dog. This is where the price vs. quality index comes in to play. Now, the burger on the other hand, honestly, it was a mistake. I'd somehow expected them to have been griddle cooked and therefore have that well seasoned griddle char that so many old school flat tops in the hands of pros can deliver. This was a grey, not crusty, small patty that almost seemed steamed to me - if that's your jam, awesome, just isn't mine. As with the dog, almost none of the flavor of the ground beef came through - it was really overwhelmed by the chili. The hamburger bun was also kinda hard which I don't know if that's by design, or an indicator of buns that have been sitting around a while. Last up - fries. Reviews I'd read talked about them being crispy and well seasoned. Mine came out lukewarm and kinda flabby, and no hint of crispness anywhere. I might have ordered wrong as the onion rings others had looked good. Not much on the seasoning side either. So - all in, it had that very old school locals place with a lot of history to it vibe, and was nearly packed during lunch which is great to see these days with food and labor costs what they are for restaurants. On the food side, I'd say for the (very low) price, I'd go back and I know now what I'm in for. My tip off should have been the regulars sitting around me downing 2, 3, and even 4 dogs - no burgers I could see. And the staff - just honest, really friendly folks, working their tail off to serve up a piece of Marietta history. Had the dog come out hot, the fries been crispy vs. soggy, that would definitely bump them up a star. The burger, I'll chalk that up to my not reading the room....

Found this gem near my house!! The food and wings were delicious, also the cheesesteak eggroll was…read morepretty solid. I would rate 8.5/10! Very solid in my opinion

Kick Off Wings is a great addition to the Smyrna area. My husband and I decided to give them a try…read more When we walked in, we were greeted by the cashier. There are about four tables for dining in, but it operates more as a to-go restaurant. The restaurant was very clean, and the menu is extensive. They are currently running a grand opening special for $12.99. It's a 10-piece wing combo with French fries and a drink. We both chose the special. Our wing flavors were honey lemon pepper and honey hot, and we ordered the mango strawberry and peach lemonade. For $3, you can upgrade to shrimp fried rice instead of French fries, which I decided to do. They make your food fresh to order, so there was a 15-minute wait. We waited inside until our food was ready. Once it was, it came out piping hot. There is also a complimentary condiment station, which we stopped by to get some before leaving. We thoroughly enjoyed our food--both flavors were great. The fries were crispy, and the shrimp fried rice was flavorful. Overall, the food, portion sizes, and prices were great. Our meal exceeded our expectations and we look forward to visiting again!

I went to this restaurant and it was pretty good. I had heard a lot about it, and it lived up to…read morethe hype. There was an ample amount of parking, the customer service was great, and everything was very neat and clean. I went right when they opened, and the food tasted really good no complaints there. I ordered the collard greens with turkey, but I didn't really get a smoked turkey flavor. The macaroni and cheese was okay definitely creamy. The potato salad was great, more on the sweeter side. I'll definitely be back to my local barbecue spot. They also have some really good desserts that I want to try next time. You can dine inside, and overall it feels like a bit of a hidden gem. Great customer service, clean environment I'll be back.

Really good customer service but not the best food. The macaroni was pretty good but everything…read moreelse was mediocre. The sausage had no snap to it and just tasted like a hot dog. The brisket was really tough and had no bark. I was also not a fan of whatever seasoning they put on the chopped pork and bologna. 2 stars for the food but nice workers.