This place is the best! I order from them as much as I can...either their delicious hotdogs or a build your own salad. BUT on St Patrick's Day I discovered a brand new special sandwich. It is my new favorite thing. I cannot recommend Em's Kitchen enough. Emily and her staff are so kind. My Dad has had some health issues lately and every single time I go in they ask how my Dad is doing. We need more businesses like Em's Kitchen!! Thank you, Emily and team!! read more

Em's Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I had a pimento cheese BLT - all my fave flavors - with pepper jelly! It was messy but so good! Husband had Reuben and remarked all afternoon about how happy his tummy was. :) It's a cute little breakfast/lunch spot. Very reasonably priced. You order at the counter and they bring it out to you quickly. (We were there before noon so not sure if it's always that quick). Not fancy but tasty and fun and not pricey. read more

Fast service, friendly staff, and a great overall experience. I really enjoyed my Cuban sub--it was fresh, flavorful, and made just right. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm craving a great sandwich! read more

Great sandwiches and very sweet servers. Very nostalgic place to eat a good meal and relax.

What a great place for a hardy breakfast and a truly tasty lunch. The service is friendly and fast. The environment is casual and relaxed. You must not leave without trying their melt-in-your mouth pastries and cookies. Only stop here for a great selection of delicious food. read more

Everything we have tried is fresh and good. Large selection of gluten free options. The staff is pleasant and attentive. We will visit again

I both hate and love the color scheme of this restaurant. It reminds me of the Miami Seaquarium when I was a lad in the sixties. The colors of deep blue and weird green demand a barnacle look and seafood on the menu. However, this is a breakfast nook and they do an admirable job for a decent price. At just above twenty dollars, we had two breakfasts and two drinks. For some reason the Yankee lady that accompanied me thought that I should order grits, instead I ordered a scramble and was delighted with it. One of those things I miss about breakfast restaurants is a good glass of tea. They brew it up right here. on the cold morning that I was there they had it good and strong. There is no service at the table, so you have to order at the counter and they'll bring the food to you. I thought the potatoes were a bit salty, but I enjoyed the meal without the worry of an impending bankruptcy. If you desire a good hearty breakfast, that will not leave you impoverished try out Em's. read more

This place is amazing, I always order either the quadruple grilled cheese or the turkey bacon sandwich. They accommodate and heat up the meat due to my pregnancy, lovely workers! 10/10 recommend this place. read more

I love this place. Food is good. Ambiance is of a small diner...but very warm and "homey." Enough room to walk around and not run into folks. They make an above average Reuben sandwich and the chicken salad is good. read more

Longtime customer of Em's. 10/10 local-Athens business with stellar food, service, management, and team members. It is a wonderful group of people with fantastic business practices! I have hired them for catering/delivery multiple times, and they are always on time, helpful, friendly, and gracious. Their Ah-Mazing food menu options are tasty, healthy, and able to accommodate many dietary restrictions. I love their Fruit and Nut Chicken Salad, Italian Panini, and cookies! read more

Been here a couple of times for breakfast, and it's wonderfully reminiscent of having breakfast at grandma's. Carefully prepared classic Southern American staples with a great at-home atmosphere. Quiet, family-friendly, and has a menu that allows you to customize so you know you can find something for even the pickiest of eaters. read more

I used to love Em's kitchen and I can't deny their food has always been one of my favorite but Im so disappointed right now! I'm over here enjoying my ooey gooey bar and a pecan that didn't seem like a pecan when I bit into it was on it. You know what comes next I spit it out and it's an Effin worm that was cooked into it! Ugh I'm sick to my stomach right now! I can see how it blended since it kind of looks like a pecan because it's brown now that it's been cooked but clearly the texture of the worm sets it apart. Worst part is I really wanted to eat my gooey bar! Smh! sick! read more

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Really great bbq and Brunswick stew. Don't pass it up, looks are deceiving... Hubby tried the buffalo wing tacos and he said they were FANTASTIC. read more

It is such a gem in athens, ga!! We are very lucky to have such a place!! Everything tastes fresh and full off flavor!! read more

Em's Kitchen - Brunswick Stew is just the way I like it, chunky and full of flavor! The staff are very friendly and the restaurant is very cozy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Great place to grab a sandwich to go during lunch. They do have a small dining area with a couple tables but it usually pretty full. No matter how long the line is it usually only takes a few minutes to get your order. So far my two favorites are the Reuben and the the chicken mull they have occasionally, if you are really in a hurry they have a cooler in the pharmacy with some pre-made sandwich's like Chicken Salad or Turkey. You can also call ahead or use there website. I try to get by as often as possible and try different things but the Reuben is by far my favorite in town! read more

We have eaten here over the years and have had their breakfast and lunch. I get the classic breakfast plate which is two eggs, a meat, toast, and sweet tea. You can add grits or potatoes. Eggs are always cooked perfectly. My wife likes their omelettes. For lunch I love their pimento cheese BLT or their Ruben. Located in the Hawthorne Drug Store so you get that old time drug store vibe. Good place to eat. read more

Simple food made fresh and a wonderful staff that are kind and friendly. Me and my wife get breakfast often and they serve Jittery Joe's coffee. read more

I want to love this place. It is female owned. It is a cottage industry. It is in my neighborhood. But... My spinach mushroom omlet was sitting in grease on my plate today. I had to blot it with my napkin to even eat a bit of it. My husband's grits reminded me why I never order them. It was early so I thought the thick grits were due to us coming later in the morning before... But they were too thick. I have eaten here at least a dozen times over the last two years. I keep trying. Today may have caused me to not return. But I did have a nice slice of quiche once a couple of minutes ago. But I want it to be consistently great. It has failed me in being such. read more

Em's Kitchen has great service, yummy food, and a friendly smile for everyone that comes in the door. The pimento cheese BLT is so delish!

I love to stop and eat lunch here. My go to is the pimento cheese sandwich-delicious! Variety of sandwiches, soups, & salads!! Affordable, quick, & wonderful atmosphere!! Definitely recommend! read more

Em's Kitchen - Pimento cheese sandwich! Delicious...I already ate the other half - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Very cute and intimate atmosphere! Food was delicious, especially the pimento cheese grits. I will be back to try more items!

We arrived at 12:15 for brunch. The staff acted like we had inconvenienced them since they were closing at 1. There was no regular coffee ready and we had to wait 20 mins for them to make more coffee. Someone in our party ordered the quiche which appeared to be out of a box. She had a side called fruit medley which was mostly apples, 2 strawberry bits, and 1 grape. I had the breakfast tacos which were delicious but looked like something i could have made at home. However, the side of potatoes were dry and lacking seasoning. My husband got the eggs Benedict which were overcooked, the English muffin was not toasted, and the hollandaise was runny. Additionally, they charge for coffee refills which is something i rarey see. At 12:45, the staff began sweeping the floor beside us, cleaning tables, banging pots and pans, and grabbing dirty plates off the rack as soon as we placed them down. We felt rushed and like an inconvenience. read more

Em's grilled pimento cheese with pepper jelly sandwiches and their ooey gooey bar sustained me through two pregnancies. Holy cow, so good.

Friendly staff and excellent food. Tried chicken salad and Brunswick stew. Yum! They know their cornbread too. Small eat in area but quick with take out. Very kind to the elderly crowd. Will be back. Support local business!! read more

BEST mom and pop brunch place in town! LOVE their food and service. Also quick and friendly. They have the BEST ham and cheese biscuits and their food never disappoints. We went there recently for the first time in awhile because we were in town and it made me miss the West Side big time. read more

The food at Em's is always very good. If I were starring on today's BLT, I might give only a 3 because they were skimpy on the tomato, but this happened just once in many, many meals. Today's black bean soup was great and their side of fruit is fresh, delicious, and generous. read more

We love getting breakfast from them. They have the most amazing French toast and the bacon is cooked to perfection. It's not too crunchy, but not chewy either. I'm also a big fan of their made from scratch biscuits. I think I just love food read more

Everything that I have ordered there is fantastic. I especially love the chicken mull there (not always in the menu). My personal favorites include the pimento cheese sandwich and the chicken salad sandwich. It is a very kid-friendly place with great employees. read more

We catered lunch for 120 and everything arrived on time, beautifully presented, and delicious! people couldn't stop raving about the food. We had an evening function that was catered elsewhere and it was a disaster so this really made me appreciate how great my lunch experience with em's had been. Emily was always prompt to respond to my many changes prior to the event, and they arrived right on time and set up quickly. I'm so happy to know that that teeny-tiny kitchen can whip up a great meal for 100+. Highly, highly recommended! read more

I have only been here for breakfast, so I cannot speak for lunch. This is a nice place to enjoy a very quiet breakfast unmolested. Food and service can vary a bit. Sometimes they have their A game, other times not so much. Their B game is still pretty decent though. Give this place a try. read more

Wow this place is FANTASTIC! Fast and Friendly sevice!!!! Amazing sandwiches great salads a diamond in the rough! I've had the egg salad the roast beef the ruben and the four cheese grilled cheese. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Their pimento BBQ sandwich sounds strange but its life changing! Ive never had anything bad here! Staff is always friendly! read more

I won't be back, at least not for breakfast. The food was alright (quite good actually), but -- importantly -- for the same price (about $15 with tip), I can go somewhere else and get the same meal WITH full table service, and not have to get up to refill my own coffee and bus my own table when I'm through. What a joke. read more

This place is so cute I love it. I go here all the time for breakfast or lunch. They have a great egg salad sandwich! A little pricey but totally worth it. And it's a very nice atmosphere. Def try out the milkshakes! read more

The Cuban Is excellent, the staff is always friendly, and it's fairly cheap for a great sandwich.

This place is small but the atmosphere is really nice and comfortable. Their Brunswick Stew is to die for and is a must! I loved their pasta salad, too. Though it can get busy during the lunchtime rush, the staff is always friendly and the food comes out really fast. read more