On point for Lunch; great food and environment! The service was welcoming and pleasant. Definitely coming back. read more

my husband and i came to this establishment craving good southern cooking ..wrong ..so wrong....when we entered the building we weren't greeted...the cooks serving the food..rude..every single one wven the person in the back...its like eveyone has bad attitudes...never going back country road buffet on airport is waaaaay better read more

People are very friendly. I went there because I wanted to try to pigs feet, but they did not have it that day. read more

Ed's Southern Cooking - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

What a soulful delight to eat at this tasty restaurant! This is our second time eating here and it was even better than the first time. The service was great and the Sunday after church crowd kept filling the line up. Good thing we got there when we did are we may had to get it to go. Clean establishment and talking with the owner made it even better! A must go to when you are in the area. read more

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This place is AMAZING!! We came to Columbus from California for an Army graduation. Being from California we have never tried authentic southern cooking. We found Ed's while driving around exploring the city. Being that we have never tried anything, we tried EVERYTHING. Let me tell you the FLAVOR, omg. I ordered the baked chicken, the sides on got was mashed potatoes with chicken gravy, Mac n cheese and candied yams. There was not one thing on there I didn't enjoy. The juiciest chicken I've ever tasted. My husband couldn't decide so he ordered ribs, smothered pork chop, pigs feet, fried chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, cabbage, and zucchini. He ate almost everything!! It was all delicious. My sister got the chicken, collard greens, dressing with gravy and cranberry sauce (I tried that and it was amazing) From everything we ordered there was not one thing that we didn't enjoy. If you're looking for some authentic down home southern cooking, this place is it!! Oh and I didn't even mention the customer service! Every one was so kind and friendly. Made us feel right at home. read more

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I highly recommend Ed's Southern cooking.The food is hot flavorful and they pile your plate with food read more

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l went Ed's Country Kitchen for Dinner Saturday.. I ordered roast beef, mashed potatoes, lima beans and cabbage.. paid for my meal and went to sit down to eat . started to eat the mashed potatoes were cold. The roast beef wasn't warm, but the vegetables were hot. I went to the cashier to let them know that my mashed potatoes were cold and my roast beef had a lot of fat in it. The cashier was nice and friendly, but the person serving the food on the line was not. She said roast beef have fried it I said, but this has more fat than me. There's nothing we can do about it so I said you selling it? Something you can do about it I didn't want to get an argument with her so I walked away. so if I had to write a country kitchen from that experience, it would be a five read more

Ed's Southern Cooking - Ed's Country Kitchen, this is the Fat of the roast beef I ordered.. more fat than meat! - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Great option for southern food in Columbus, cafeteria restaurant style, very tasty. Food is served on a first come first sense basis, once items are complete for day that's it's so get there early. read more

Unfortunately I have to lower my review rating of Ed's to reflect several topics that should be taken into account as well as Ed's local competition in the area. Since writing my previous review I have not visited Ed's and do not foresee any visits in my future either. Now, I still like Ed's and their food is fine and I have no problem visiting again in the future, but I've since started going to another southern cooking restaraunt and like it enough that I will always choose them over Ed's. The biggest problem/issue/concern of mine with Ed's is the price. They aren't outrageously priced or even highly overpriced, but when considering the portions and options the total on my bill always seems high to me. If I start to add on a sweet tea (which costs literally nothing to a restaurant), a slice of cake (again, costs nearly nothing), or an extra roll (again, almost no cost), the bill goes up by too much in my opinion. I don't have any major complaints, but Ed's health and safety score has bothered me since I saw it. I won't bring up specifics here in this review and just say that I pay attention to those types of things and the score plays a major factor in whether or not I enjoy the food or if I ever go back. I compare it to Ed's competition as well when considering where to go eat and it's not hard to find a higher ranking establishment. I considering not even mentioning this last part because I wonder if it's all in my head, but thinking about my experience with the restaurant I currently frequent makes it hard to ignore. The restaurant I currently go to has employees who seem genuinely happy to see us, the cooks/servers (who are performing the same function/task as those at Ed's) know who we are and ask about whatever it was that we spoke about before, wish us well and use their mouths to speak some form of "goodbye" to us, and that is just not what I ever received at Ed's. I'm not sure why but we did not get spoken to unless required. Not even greetings, farewells, or pleasantries were provided in REPLY to ours. And i never forgot my "please" or "thank you" and I'm positive I never received more than maybe one "you're welcome" in return. Makes me kind of sad. read more

My wife and I were looking for a place to eat for lunch and decided to give Ed's a try. The food was delicious with a great selection, the employees are super friendly and kind, and the atmosphere was fantastic! A great place to take the family and enjoy an awesome meal! I highly recommend Ed's Southern Cooking! read more

The first location is better. I feel like some short cuts are made on the side dishes that are served everyday. I the mac and cheese look good but trust me it is not. I been eating at Eds for over two years the last year the mac is not good. They do give you plenty of food and the deserts are nice. read more

From walking in, and seeing people seating in front of restaurant to walking in, it was dark, not very good lighting. The food wasn't the best being served buffet style. We were the only ones there no one asked us how we were doing. read more

I called to make a To-Go order and the lady answered saying they don't do to-go orders that we have to come in to make a to-go order. Just to drive up and see this sign. So either take the sign down or stop being lazy and take to-go orders as advertised. read more

Ed's Southern Cooking - Sign advertising to-go orders but called and they said they don't take to-go orders. - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Food was edible, just not too tasty. It was at night. The prices were nowhere to be seen. The cost for the meal I could have gotten a steak at Long Horns cheaper. The service was ok, but they served our eat in plates in to go trays. Ambience was OK read more

I just picked up the Roast, mashed potatoes, black eye peas, collards and a roll. I have to say it was the best meal I have had in a long time! If you haven't tried it you really need too! You are missing out on some good food! read more

Food was cold and dry , customer service was bad. 5 workers sitting at the front who looked like they didn't want to be there much less bothered getting up to serve us. Had to wait for someone to come out the kitchen to tell one of the girls to serve us. Not worth it , won't be back read more

Absolutely the best can't find a better place to eat friendly people good food, good pricing and I love the Kool-Aid

Hamburger steak w/ mashed and gravy loaded with flavor. Cabbage was seasoned and perfect consistency. These sweet potatoes are AMAZING the juice was sweet and flavored just right. The sweet tea was the best I'v EVER had! No lie. read more

Food was great.. I'm visiting from Atlanta so of course I'm going to compare home town to other places but.. This place def made me feel like home with this delicious southern comfort. Stomach full and I'm super satisfied. Turkey wing, collard greens, heavenly delicious Mac and cheese and cornbread. Can't ask for anything better. Now time for a nap to top it off highly recommended. read more

Food is DELICIOUS and the service is friendly and welcoming! The location stay busy but the wait time is short!

Called to put in a call in order and the woman who answered told me to hang on. She then turned around to a co worker and said in a very nasty was "it's a call in order". Then they hung up on me. I called back and someone answered and then hung up on me again. I called back again and they didn't even answer. Our company just moved into this area and we order food on a regular basis. However this company will not be getting any of our hard earned money. RUDE!!!!!!!!! read more

This was my first time at this establishment The server were very pleasant I got the ox tails (for the price a little too much fat on them ) The mac& cheese was good the cake was just moist read more

Ed's Southern Cooking - The service was great but the food a little bit over priced and a little on the salty side - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

OMG the food was amazing. My son took us there after his promotion ceremony and the food was so good. My husband had the smothered pork chops and they were tender and the seasoning was excellent. I had turkey wings and mashed potatoes. The vegetables were seasoned to perfection. The clerks, food staff, and waitress had great attitudes Very upbeat and positive. I want to go back for dinner!!! Oh pecan pie to die for!!! read more

The food is served cold and old. In addition to that, the items were burnt. The food from the gas station taste better. Gloves are not worn when preparing the plates. Customer service is horrible. You will receive better treatment going through a low quality fast food restaurant. The employees seemed more interested in carrying on their insignificant conversations rather than providing quality service. Hence I do not recommend that you support or visit this establishment. If you choose to, I wish you the best of luck. read more

Delicious simple southern cooking. The staff was friendly and personable. My grandmother has spoke of them often... I'm glad I was able to experience and experience with her read more

Look..There's no need to go through a long drawn out discussion of decor, ambiance or location..The food is GOOD ASF! I haven't eaten this good since before I moved out my mommas house. I had the Turkey wings with rice mac and cheese and the BLACK EYED PEAS. OMGAWD. This place is a GO! read more

Ed's Southern Cooking - Turkey Wing, rice, black eyed peas,mac and cheese. And of course the RVC - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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We used them for catering our office Christmas party. The staff was extremely helpful in choosing the menu and also in their delivery. The food was exceptional and our entire team loved it. Thank you guys!! read more

I have been looking for a great southern style Meat and Three restaurant since moving here. Ed's is ok. I did not have any one thing that made me want to go back again. Cafeteria style food tends to dry out and some of the side items fell victim to that. Of the two meat items chosen, the hamburger steak was better. The pork chop was over cooked. The collards were very good. I was also not crazy about the tea, but I don't like lemons and it has a strong lemon flavor to it. read more

Awesome southern style meal! The Ox tails were awesome! The services and atmosphere was excellent. read more

Ed's Southern Cooking - Awesome southern style meal! - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

The fried chicken is really good. It can be greasy at times but it's good flavor every time I've gone. The sides are what's lacking . I've tried the rice and gravy and it has no flavor whatsoever and no salt! I've tried the Mac and cheese and dressing and they aren't good. Most of the sides are unseasoned. read more

This restaurant is ok in a crunch. I was told if you can't say something nice, you know the rest... But I think it has to be said that the menu selections are tired . The same thing day after day, it's like going to your grandma's in the country for the same greasy food, it gets OLD. They need a menu change and to update it weekly and cut out some of the fat people are trying to eat healthier. read more

Stopped here on the way home to Georgia. The staff was friendly and the food was delicious! It was all well seasoned and had great flavor! I got the turkey wings with and cranberry sauce (included) with mac and cheese and collards. Now I consider myself a collard green connoisseur and these collards were perfect. The dressing was delish and mac and cheese was good. I got a side of sweet potatoes and they were fine for me but on the extra sweet side. My husband enjoyed the ox tails and my son the fried chicken. I would defiantly recommend Ed's and will stop in the next time I'm in the area! read more

Ed's Southern Cooking - Front of the restaurant - Southern Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Stopped here for dinner tonight. Seriously good food. Second time I've had the turkey wings and I think it's the best in the area. The mac & cheese is fantastic. We also had the grilled chicken, the rutabagas and the collard greens. I don't really think you can go wrong with the majority of the sides, the dressing was excellent. The ladies behind the counter were very nice and so was our waitress.definitely will be back! I really want to try the fried chicken read more

I went to Ed's Southern Cooking today, the location in the Publix Shopping center on Milgen and Woodruff Farm Road

Overpriced cafeteria quality food with very small meat portions and no menu before you order from the buffet line. We ended up with a $44 lunch for two and we both left still hungry. The only sauces they have are home-made disgusting, heavily re-used jars of spiced vinegar and Louisiana hot sauce. You can't even see the food through the glass counter. For locals only, who know how to ask for exactly what they want. For a visitor, search for steak houses in town where you can get FAR superior food for reasonable prices. Not cool for me Ed! read more

Stopped in on a Sunday, ordered fried chicken white meat, the wings was so tiny. The food costs too much for the little food they give you. When they was bringing the food out, the kitchen floors were, covered with flour. The pecan pie tasted like it was store brought, not made fresh at all. Will not be returning. read more

Soooooooooooooo good! Saturday they got the chicken and turkey. I went with chicken, mash, rutabaga and collard greens. This is the real deal. So glad I tried it! Now I'm tryna get that chicken recipe they didn't wanna tell me but my tastebuds gave me a good idea read more

I ordered a peach cobbler from here about two days ago. It was supposed to be ready by 5:30pm. I am currently still waiting and it is 6:15. I am highly upset, this is for my fathers birthday and I will now be late. When we got here they stated there were people in front of us and we would have to wait 15 minutes, which is reasonable. NOT 45 minutes!! read more

I ordered a vegetable plate- mac and cheese, greens, dressing, and yams-- the mac and cheese initially tasted a little off...it taste watery, if that makes sense. I added some salt, and that made it a little better. The cornbread dressing- it taste OK; but the gravy they put on top of it (from the baked chicken) was not very gravy like... and also gave dressing a funny twang- the yams and greens were good ... and the key lime cake was very good- and moist! This is a place I will definitely frequent- although not as good as a home cooked meal (in my kitchen), about as close as you will get in Columbus, GA read more

My friend and I ate at the Phenix City location and the staff was extremely welcoming. Their service was outstanding and the food! OMG! The food was hands down the best BBQ I have ever had. I will be back. Thank you! read more