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    Derek's Cafe

    4.2 (182 reviews)
    Closed • 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    DEREK'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Zaira F.

    Me encanto buen servicio al cliente My first time here I was tasty I received good customer service, thank you, very good breakfast, thank you. I ordered eggs with toast, turkey bacon, grits, and my coffee was excellent. All thanks to the cooks.

    "Derek's omelet"
    Meredith R.

    My elderly mother -- a weekend guest -- loves corned beef hash. Though I hadn't been to Derek's in years, I remember they touted their homemade hash. Based on Yelp reviews, I was hesitant to return. Since moving to their snazzy new location, did this once great hole-in-a-wall fall to the wayside? NO, they did not! First off, if you want an omelet, skip the Marietta Diner. Derek's has different options; I ordered what I guess is their signature dish, "Derek's Omelet" with sausage, bacon, green bell pepper, onions, tomatoes, & topped with cheese. I don't use the term "perfect" often -- but this really is. Too big to finish, I brought half home. The grits are delicious. Better than Cracker Barrel's, which I always liked. The only negative are Derek's biscuits. They need to be served toasted and hot. Otherwise, they're tasteless and dense. My mother gives the corned beef hash five stars. "I forgot to tell them that I like it crisp," she said. But no need. That's apparently how it's prepared. Yesterday Georgia's governor lifted COVID requirements. Too much too soon, in my opinion. But I was happy to see that servers and cooks behind the scene (I peeked!) wore their masks. Regarding the wait staff -- some Yelpers complained about poor service. Management must have taken comments seriously because they were all staffed up with pleasant and efficient people who frequently checked in on us. If you prefer dining al fresco -- generally my choice -- there are three tables out front. You can seat yourself inside or out. Note that the main portion of the restaurant is divided in half, each with its own television. One side aired MSNBC, the other Fox. Derek's not only serves delicious food -- but they're apparently politically neutral. Smart move!

    Smothered Biscuit
    Mark G.

    We love trying places we have never visited before. Today we tried Derek's cafe. Great diner atmosphere. 60/70's music playing in background. Great vibe! Service was quick and efficient. Breakfast menu is pretty standard fare. I had the smothered biscuit. Eggs were cooked nicely, the biscuit was ok, but the gravy was very tasty. The grits were good. When I asked if they had cheese grits I received the grits with a slice of cheese on top :). However, once mixed in it was good! My son had pancakes. He liked them ok, however he has a very high bar for pancakes. Overall I would return if nearby. Tasty breakfast diner as you would except.

    Dr.'s Omelet
    Kemsey M.

    We were looking for a quick simple breakfast and this was the place! Very simple and classic dishes. Reminded me of eating at home but I didn't have to cook! It's a very diner vibe. Seat yourself and pay at the counter. Our waitress was great even though she was very busy. Not a huge place. We'll go back to try more dishes!

    Irish Eggs Benedict and Smothered Biscuit.
    Elizabeth J.

    The food was fire, ambiance is about what you'd expect from a greasy spoon. Go for the food alone! Yum.

    Jennifer M.

    I would like to thank Derek's Café for consistently providing hearty, fast breakfasts at extremely reasonable prices for #Thankyouthursday! I am a huge fan of their coffee - not sure how they make it so delicious. It is a no-frills diner but always busy when so arrive. Despite the crowd, they serve customers quickly! We need more local breakfast (and lunch) places like Derek's!

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    Laure M.

    My to go place for Breakfast and sometimes lunch . Never get bored of their Irish Egg Benedict and French Toast if i have a sweet tooth . Is Fluffy and not soggy that what i like .

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    We ordered on line and had it delivered, everything was perfect. The food is always great, very easy process and very fast.

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    Great home style food and nice folks. Quick service and just great. Give them a try and you will enjoy.

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    2 years ago

    Been Going here for years, Definitely a Canton road favorite . if you want a good breakfast or lunch, for a good price I'd check out DEREKS

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    Very good food and quick service. Would go again for breakfast when family comes to visit

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    Classic slow-cooked red beans served over fluffy rice, rich in flavor and Southern comfort.

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    A fresh mix of seasonal fruits served with creamy yogurt for a light and refreshing option.

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    3.6 mi
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    I'd been wanting to try this place for a long time, ever since I started a list of Atlanta biscuit…read morespots. The Red Eyed Mule has been consistently recommended as a top-tier place to get a biscuit in the greater Atlanta area, so I figured I'd finally give it a go. I got the spicy chicken biscuit, along with another biscuit on the side with some cheesy scrambled eggs and a side of country sausage to build my own SEC biscuit. First of all, the biscuits are HUGE. They're the ultra-soft, buttery, pull-apart-but-not-in-a-flaky-way type biscuits, which I enjoy. The spicy fried chicken was good on its own, but nothing outstanding. The country sausage was good, too. Don't get me wrong--I liked everything I tried. That being said, I didn't find them to be anything that had a "wow" factor, so I am glad I ended up trying multiple items just in case I was underwhelmed. I overheard a local in line talking about their corned beef hash, which he said was not your typical dish straight out of a can and onto the flat top, which, for the record, I have no problem with. But man am I glad I gave it a go. The corned beef comes in large chunks of shredded pieces, clearly taken from a big corned beef brisket and then mixed in and cooked with small diced potatoes. This was my favorite dish, by far. I'd come back just for that. I also tried their cheese grits, which was better than usual at a diner style restaurant. The customer service was awesome, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere in general. Worth noting it backs up quickly. I got there at 9:02, 2 minutes after they opened, and there was already a line at the door. I'll be back with friends for a dish of corned beef hash and grits, and I'll probably get a biscuit on the side just to enjoy on its own or with butter and jam.

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    The Red Eyed Mule - Corned beef hash grits and two fried eggs.

    Corned beef hash grits and two fried eggs.

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