Donderos is a converted house, so it has several different rooms, as well as a screened in patio. They serve a wide range of breakfast and lunch fare, including a great breakfast burrito and a good falafel sandwich. The servers are super nice. The only downside is they're closed on the weekends. read more

Starting off, the food was very good. I had a breakfast burrito with added sausage and it was killer. The portions were also pretty large which was good. We also had the pumpkin muffin which was also very good. The service was good as well, we had to wait a little bit because she was on the phone but other than that she was very nice and even help us change an order we needed. The overall interior was very cute, a converted house to the restaurant. Had a great experience, only downside was the price. For two people we spent about 40 dollars, which is honestly fine for what we got. read more

Donderos' - Breakfast burrito and tea - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

In Athens for a 2nd day this week and wanted to try another coffee spot so I decided to try Donderos' Kitchen. Donderos' is a lovely old house transformed into a laidback rustic coffee shop. This is a nice place to sit, relax, enjoying a cup of coffee, a meal, or one of their delicious baked goods. Omg their vegan banana bread was SO good. Now I'm sad as I drive home knowing there isn't a Donderos in Atlanta so I can purchase all the time . There coffee was pretty good I had the cafe miel which is espresso with honey, & cinnamon. If I'm ever in Athens again I will be back. read more

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Staff are great, building is nice, but the food isn't great. Parking is very near nonexistent.

Came in today to check out how they were operating during the closures. They are still open for takeout which I was thrilled about! They do have a limited menu, but so worth it. I grabbed their pumpkin bread (to die for) and a lavender iced latte. So delicious! There is a walk up window for easy ordering. The staff was really helpful and respectful. Love donderos! Can't wait until they are open per usual again. Miss the French toast casserole! read more

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Amazing coffee and breakfast with relaxed artistic atmosphere. A must visit. Home made soups quiches pastry and more

Great little restaurant in Athens. I've gone for breakfast twice and it has been consistently good. I had the sausage egg cheese scramble the first time and sausage egg cheese burrito the second time. This is now my go to Athens breakfast spot. read more

Donderos' - Sausage egg cheese burrito - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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Went for the first time today and ordered the fried green tomato sandwich, DELICIOUS!!!!!!!

I have no idea why I've never come here for brunch yet. Any-who, decided to give this a shot, because the crab cakes were speaking to me! When ordering I decided to go with the Bacon, Cheddar & Candied Jalepenos Grit Bowl, sub the bacon for a crab cake, adding Spinach, as well as a fried medium egg on top. Also the French toast casserole, which was a blueberry one. I ordered this like a kid at the candy store..no lie. However, my smile was crushed when the cashier who took my order came back to break the news that the kitchen no longer had crab cakes. Heart, breaking, even as I type this. What I appreciate most is how the situation was handled, we were offered alternatives and a way to compensate give the crab cakes were a pretty penny compared to the meal itself. Even a fruit cup too! I opted for the strawberries. I will definitely be back to try my concoction next time! I will get there more on the earlier side, and call prior to make sure those crab cakes are mine for the consuming! As far as the food, stellar! The Casserole tasted like bread pudding, but not as sweet (bomb), and the Grit Bowl was what I never knew I was missing! Happy dance ensuing as eating and writing this. read more

Donderos' - Fried Green Tomato, Cheddar, & Candied Jalepenos Grit Bowl (left), Blueberry French Toast Casserole with a Fruit Cup (right) - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

It was good! The iced latte portion was huge, and it was a super cute place to grab a quick breakfast. I want to go back and check it out for a study sesh! read more

Donderos' - Breakfast veggie scrambler with (TONS OF) potatoes and toast! - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Food and service were amazing. We loved the dining experience. I had the breakfast sandwich and he had the burrito with bacon. Both were cooked to perfection. read more

Quaint and friendly in a beautiful historic district area. Recommend for brunch or lunch, everything we ordered was delicious! Great laid back inviting atmosphere. read more

What you would expect from a quaint coffee shoppe ! They also offer food both premaid or kitchen - if you go at busy times like weekends be patient - the kids love goin here - I think it makes them feel grown up overall great food , great people read more

Decent cute spot for brunch or coffee! The menu is not huge, but is sure to have something to everyone's liking. Unfortunately they were out of the grits. But I highly recommend the french toast casserole, and the vegan pumpkin bread really is as good as everyone says it is! read more

An interesting, eclectic, unusual place to eat with a 60's lackadaisical style and decor. A mixture of restaurant, pastry shop, and carry-out grocery with frozen entrees in cases. You order at the counter. Location/Decor-2/5. Admire decision to re-use an old building, but don't admire the decision to leave the inside un-remodeled or worse.The walls with partially removed wallpaper show either a lack of interest in preserving the old home, or maybe trying too hard to look like a cantina or 60's dive? One coed restroom. Minimal parking on a busy street, but you can usually find a space. Three rooms (and a screened porch open sometimes) where you can sit down to eat. Noise level is noticeably loud when there is a crowd. Food : mainly lunch-type choices some creative sandwiches , quiches, and other foods, along with usual standards -not "fast food" fries etc. A little pricey ? Now expanding their breakfast choices on Saturday and Sunday. Will arrange an afternoon "Tea" if requested in advance, for groups at $10 per person-pastry w/unlimited tea. Once a month there is a special evening with several small plates/tapas typical of a chosen, pre-announced country, with charming discussions of the cuisine of the country -$25 per person/byob. Tapas are good and the evenings are fun for small groups or couples to learn while dining. Service: 4/5 consistently good in multiple visits We will return occasionally, but it will not be at the top of our list. read more

Cool spot, but they have a sign offering free coffee to police officers. Kinda makes the place less welcoming for anyone living in the real world. read more

We used to love this place. We went back last week or so and got the breakfast burritos with sausage, something we used to love and have trouble finishing. What we got was half the size it used to be, and not nearly as good. It was cold, there were at most three bites of sausage, and all around it just was a huge letdown from what we had come to love from here. Now, all of this would be forgivable if we were talking about a 4-5 dollar burrito. But. It's 7 without the sausage, and 9+ with it. That's crazy. Maybe give this place a shot, and see if things have gotten better or we just came on an off day, because it really was great at one time. read more

Great coffee and food spot in Athens! Stopped by here to get an iced latte and surprised they sold donuts, but only on Friday. I got two one regular and the other the strawberry glaze. The size of the donut is big and the taste is amazing! Also want to go back and try more of the menu. read more

The exterior and sign don't really light up eatery, but it's a pretty stand up cafe and bakery inside. A warm atmosphere and quiet interior of a restored old home worn without the wallpaper and bare with interest. I'd happily return here to try more of the menu. A quick glance over proved to show at least several vegetarian, and maybe vegan, options though I include the contents of a display fridge as well.~ The baked goods looked very tantalizing. Noteworthy props for the French macarons, but without the foot I can't say I was as tempted as I may question the texture over the aesthetics, but we lost half the fun in that. I ended up being lured in with fruity apricot chutney served with the black bean burger and some chips with the raspberry limeade. :) This is a bus yourself kind of place. I'm finding I like these types of places a lot. (Maybe I have't ran into the bad ones yet?) The staff was welcoming and helpful so cheers to that. This place would make a great place to just sit and finish off some papers or work. Large windows with open sunlight and a quiet relaxing sitting area. My only sadness is Donderos' summer hours are til 3 P.M. but nothing to cry over or lose a star for.~ Just means I didn't get to whip out the laptop and finish off some comic pages. Five stars for the stellar eats. read more

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Nice place, great food. Had breakfast with hubby there. Nice staff, excellent latte. We'll go again! They also have frozen meals to go which I hope to try next time. read more

The old building that this restaurant is in is very cool and unique but the food was sooo underwhelming. I got the grits bowl and coffee cake and I swear the cake was stale and grits bowl didn't have much flavor. I really wanted to like it but don't really plan on going back. 2.5/5 stars read more

My husband and I tried this place for brunch. We had come here years ago and weren't sure why we never checked it out again. Well we were reminded of why that was on the second try. First off, staff is incredibly rude and unkept. The girl taking our order seemed annoyed at our presence. The whole ordering process seemed inefficient. With 5 people in line, it tools forever. Beyond the rudeness, we found a hair baked into the stale and bland almond bar. My potatoes were served cold with no salt. The bacon had obviously been cooked earlier that day as the lard had congealed. On top of that the half and half was slightly curdled making our coffee unappetizing. Beyond just the lack of cleanliness and food safety. The croissant was purchased from a chain grocery store and cheese was sourced from a pre shredded bag. Nothing about the brunch was unique or done well. Along with the couldn't be bothered with staff, it was a terrible meal. read more

I heard so many good things about this place and decided to check it out. I ordered the curry dish and and a Thai tea. The waitress brought out the tea quickly but it took me almost an hour to get my food. There were other people who were seated after me and had gotten their food. She brought out food to others and saw me waiting. I went to the counter and asked her about the status on my food. She apologized and told me the order probably got lost. She was able to get the food to me in less than 5 minutes. Very disappointed that I had to wait that long. Only gave it 1 star because the food was okay. I also found a bug in my drink as well. read more

Finder is has won my heart from the first visit. I've post d photos with comments illustrating the delicious environment they've created. Now, I've finished my first breakfast here, their pulled pork hash sandwich of the day--delicious, if a little heavy on the vinegar, and chock full of large pieces of saluted peppers and onions, with large chunks of potato hash, creating an excellent balance of meat and veggies, on while wheat toast, with a separate plate of leftover hash, practically enough for a separate portion. My wife had the fried green tomatoes in grits, beautifully presented and just as tasty as it looks. (See photo of two meals on the table.) This place gets a "five" on all cylinders, food, service, ambiance, comfort...and good parking. Highly recommended!! read more

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This is one of the most underrated places in Athens! They have the best tomato soup I've ever had and their breakfast options have all been incredible. I love their croissant sandwiches and their grit boats are also incredible. This is my favorite brunch spot in athens! read more

Great breakfast spot in Athens. The breakfast croissant sandwich is good but nothing special. However the fried green tomatoes are cooked to perfection. I will return because of the fried green tomatoes! Overall a 4/5 read more

Went with high hopes after reading the reviews. It's quaint and a cute refurbished old historic home serves as the dining area. Food was just ok in presentation and taste. Doubtful I'd go back with so many good other options close by. read more

Was here on a Saturday morning. I want to say everything is slow, from ordering to getting your food. Four people in front of us to order took about 10 minutes. We then waited 35 minutes for our food. We noticed how each order came out in the order placed so the kitchen works one at a time also. When the food arrived there were some hit and misses. The grit bowls were really good. The grits were very creamy and tasty. My eggs were cold and the potatoes were way over cooked. Unique location in old house. read more

Cute spot to stop for lunch or breakfast - I thought it was a cute atmosphere - feels like a small town coffee shop. I ordered a breakfast sandwich that left me wanting more. I thought it was odd how the breakfast items did not include meat - however I added sausage to my sandwich. I did not think this place was anything special or unique as far as breakfast places in Athens go. Just your average, local breakfast joint. A great option if you're looking for something new, but just not my favorite. read more

Donderos is a pretty chill environment! There's a good amount of parking and service is great! This is my second time here and a fun place to come for brunch. read more

Their food is amazing. The sausage is unlike any other. It is in a super cute house with lots of separate rooms to eat in, and a little screened in porch off the back. There are lots of cute desserts to choose from, and drinks as well. Highly recommend, their breakfast is amazing. read more

Sorry to break from the others, but this place is not good. We ordered the French Toast Casserole, DK Scramble x 2 one with added sausage (which is decently flavored, but overcooked), and the eggs. Everything was dry to the bone. Eggs so overcooked they literally crumbled. Toast was dry and again, overcooked. There was not enough butter on the plate to make anything swallowable (new word). No butter, no oil. Dry. Dry. I give the place a 2. The potatoes are a solid 4. The food took a long time to come out and they were not busy. If they'd not overcook everything it would come out faster. read more

Service is abysmal. Barely anyone in the restaurant and it still took them over an hour to get our 2 meals out. Seriously don't come if you're on a time crunch read more

Great brunch spot near UGA campus. Nice rustic grain toast and tasty potatoes. Hubby had the biscuit with his skillet. Biscuit had a good crumb and was nicely seasoned. It wasn't over crowded and the service was on point. Definitely stop by when you're in the area! read more

Donderos' - Egg plate with potatoes, crispy bacon and rustic grain toast. - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

This local favorite is family owned and operated and they are dedicated to serving the community great food at fair pricing. It's so convenient to stop by on the way home from work or after an evening or after school activities and select from any number of freshly prepared, delicious, and easy to serve prepared meals. Donderos' is nothing less than an Athens treasure. read more

Cute lil place for brunch in an old house, creepy floors, doors and all. Very homey and inviting. I has a made to order veggie omelette w side salad. I love places that will substitute the potatoes and toast for side salad at no extra charge. read more

Donderos' - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Donderos is definitely one of the best brunch places in town. They have a creative menu, and I'm amazed at how I'm always able to find a table and a reasonably priced meal. They also sell great frozen entrees for you to prepare at home! Try the grit boats on weekends! read more

Donderos' - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Interesting and cute vibe given that it's located in an old house. Unfortunately, I found that the menu was somewhat limited and the options were a bit bland. I will say it's also on the higher side of the one dollar sign restaurants.... But high quality nonetheless. I ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich and added fried green tomatoes to it which was an excellent choice!! This had eggs, onions, cheese, and spinach but didn't come with a side although I was plenty full enough without one because it was sizable. I will definitely come back and hope that they continue to expand on their menu. read more

Donderos' - Two croissant breakfast sandwiches, a breakfast burrito, and your traditional eggs, potatoes, and toast. - Bakeries Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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I was looking forward to trying this place for brunch. We went on a Sunday at 11. The place is cute but it took a while to get our food. I ordered a grit boat with fried green tomatoes, goat cheese, and red pepper sauce. When the food came out mine was completely cold and the grits were gummy and clumpy. Not good. The tomatoes were alright, but again not warm. Then I noticed their health score is an 80. I will not be coming back. read more

Great place for Sunday brunch. For $6.50 the skillet was filling and tasty. I loved the salsa!! It reminded me of salsa I used to get in California. Casual funky atmosphere. Recommended. read more