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    Em's Kitchen

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    Ooey gooey bar!
    Barbara B.

    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!

    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.
    Katherine H.

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

    Pimento cheese sandwich! Delicious...I already ate the other half

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

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    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!

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

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    8 years ago

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

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    8 years ago

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

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