Where do I start with GDC, the atmosphere, the attentive staff, the decor? Let's start with service, food then go into overall experience. Upon entering GDC, we were warmly greeted by the staff on such a chilly night so well received. One thing a restaurant can do is not warmly greet a customer and especially when it's their first time there. This sets the tone of the visit so I appreciated the warm welcome for me and my Mom as first timers. We were sat at a nearby table with a gentlemen who just so happen to be a long time customer who drives pretty far for the food call myself intrigued. Now the bar has been set high. Our waitress asked if we'd visited before and of course we hadn't so she spoke on the menu and the Chef specials. Mom and myself ended up getting the Chef specials. We also ordered the appetizers. Needless to say the food was beyond goodness beyond amazing, it bad to be one of the best dining experiences I've had. I like to consider myself well traveled and coming from NYC I've been to Michelin star restaurants. GDC is definitely up their in the top tier to be in such a small town. Next time I'm in town visiting, GDC is a must visit. Oh yeah, how could I forget. The owner came by our table checked on us a few times and held some small talk. Told us about the photos on the wall that my mom was admiring. The best part is, when my lambchops came out and I was one bone in, he told me to slow down he has something that would blow my mind. He made this freaking amazing maple bacon and pecan sauce (I could have screwed up the ingredients) that I could literally have poured over my entire meal and maybe my own fingers it was so good. Appetizers: Wonton (new item) Sesame Seared Tuna Chef Special: Mahi Dinner with Brussels sprouts and Jasmine rice Lamb Chops with Green Beans and Mashed Potatoes read more

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The appetizers we ordered (stuffed mushrooms & French onion soup) were really good but did take longer than usually expected for appetizers. We also ordered a Long Island which was strong but lacked flavor so all you could taste was the liquor which is not what I want from a cocktail. Our entrees took 50 minutes to arrive and during that time the server McKenzie did not bother to check on us. Once our food was finished we watched it get set out under the heat lamp but it was not collected by our server until at least 10 minutes after it was set out. We expressed our concerns to the server and were met with disdain and attitude rather than empathy and an apology, the server quite literally had nothing to say when we expressed our displeasure. The food seems great but I doubt I will ever come back to sit down, I watched tables come after us and get served before we did. read more

Good Day Cafe - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

I would love to give Good Day Cafe 5 stars. The food was exceptional and the restaurant very quaint. However, I almost left as soon as I entered. No one greeted my party of 2 when we entered. We felt like eyes were staring at us. We had to find our own table and ask for instructions. It was very uncomfortable. However, we decided to stay and give them a chance. I don't know what occurred or why the change of heart, but once a server came everything else went very smoothly. The server was amazing. The food was dynamic and the drinks were tasteful. I would definitely go back and give my first impression another try. Hopefully, it was just an off night and they make all people feel welcome. I highly recommend this restaurant and if I go back and get a great first impression I will up my score to 5 stars read more

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Love their food, everything is amazing and great service , staff is welcoming the ambiance is pretty awesome as well. I will continue to enjoy this restaurant. read more

Good Day Cafe - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

We've been hearing a lot about the café, so wanted to try it out we had quite a long drive to get there. The side was cute and the inside was quite kind of an old building with established brick inside. When you walk in, it's kind of unclear what the next step is. We ordered the mushrooms appetizer as suggested by the waitress. It was a bit of a disappointment. Six tiny white mushrooms with cream cheese. I prefer portobellos waitress suggested ordering the fillet medallions. I expected filet mignon. It was actually not filet mignon but some other cut of meat sliced thinly on a bed of potatoes and asparagus. I thought the potatoes and asparagus were very good. My husband ordered the lemon garlic salmon. It was so salty he could hardly eat it. And there was no real garlic on it. And perhaps a squeeze of lemon I would say it was a decent restaurant, but I would not be driving the long distance again to go there. read more

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What a great surprise! Good Day Cafe has the BEST food! The waitress is so friendly and the chef came to the table to check on our dish. I had beef medallions, grilled asparagas and smashed butter potatoes.......WOW. Both my husband and I highly recommend Good Day. read more

My mother-in-law recommend that we try this place and my rating mainly reflects our personal experience there. We waited around 20 minutes for our food and heard a waitress say later to some in-coming guests "our kitchen was backed up, but your food should be out soon." I ordered the Groupie Po-Boy and was disappointed with the meat-to-bread ratio. I was dissatisfied with the amount of space left in the hoagie. I will say that my wife enjoyed her food and the sweet potato fries were good. Beware of the lunch rush and the Po-Boys and you should be fine. Enjoy the great sweet potato fries. read more

Good Day Cafe - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

Not impressed. Maybe it was a bad night, but it was a first impression for us and my wife and I will not be back. No bread was served as we were instructed that they were out. The wait for our meal was entirely too long and the waitress repeatedly came to the table to apologize for the delay, which was strange because we were the only table they had aside from a larger party, but the place was far from capacity and half of the staff was just hovering around the bar. When our food finally came, mine was cold, sparsely seasoned and sitting in a puddle of liquid, my wife ordered the veal and it was utterly flavorless, she wouldn't even eat it. Portions were also small. Would not recommend. read more

It is so refreshing to come across a chef that knows how to cook a blue rare steak! My mother and I were absolutely thrilled. Both steaks had a perfect crust with a delectable center. BRAVO! read more

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I liked it. It's a cute little cafe. It's super busy, because it's in a small town, so there aren't too many options. It's pretty good. I got the fried shrimp basket with sweet potato fries. Our food took a really long time, but they were kinda swamped, I guess. I liked the sweet potato fries a lot. If you like sweet potatoes, get the fries because they're good. The fried shrimp was ordinary--good but nothing special. I'd try something different next time. The server was nice, and she was pretty attentive, even considering how busy they were. Good experience! read more

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First time eating here. The service was good & the ladies were very pleasant. I ordered the French onion soup & the fried pork belly & a rebuen, my mom ordered the grouper po boy. Everything was great. The French onion has a tang to it that tastes amazing & the pork was great. My one & only complaint would be that the fries for both my mom & I were cold HOWEVER, they cooked up another batch on the spot. Otherwise no issues whatsoever. It's a nice little spot on Liberty St in downtown Waynesboro. Definitely interested in eating the dinner menu. Thur fri & sat nights. Everyday they have a new special for lunch. Definitely worth trying. read more

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Just passing through and found this little gem on Yelp just a few blocks off the main road. Loved the location, the hip ambiance, and the food and service were wonderful. We walked in and were seated right way and our orders were taken and served up fast. The sweet tea was amazing, it honestly does not get any better than this. I ordered the soup and grilled cheese sandwich. The French onion soup was perfect on a chilly day and it is hard to go wrong with a multi cheese grilled sandwich. My husband had the reuben and sweet potato fries. I have to say the sweet potato fries stole the top bite honors at our lunch. There were hot and crispy delicious morsels of sweet and salty bites. His reuben was good, but thought the meat was more like a processed lunch meat than fresh carved corned beef he had hoped for. Either way, we would not hesitate a moment to have lunch here again. They did show off the dinner menu and I have to say I really wish I was in this area at dinner time since the evening entrees sound top notch. Plenty of homemade desserts too and classy ones like crème brulee. Prices were very reasonable and servers were very attentive. I would be a regular here if this were in my town. read more

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Everyone at the Good Day is very nice and helpful to say the least! Always enjoy the atmosphere, visiting with everyone and the food and drinks! read more

I am very grateful that we no longer have to drive 35 miles into Augusta to have a filet, burger, or a great salad. The creme brule' is delicious and the overall meal was very satisfying. The restaurant is beautiful and very clean, the staff friendly, and there is an outside screened area that is very quaint. Dinner hours on thu, fri, and sat are very much appreciated. read more

Heading home from Asheville, NC & happened through Waynesboro, GA. Stopped at Good Day Cafe after seeing the great rating! This place did not disappoint! The food was right on point. I had the chicken Caesar wrap with sweet potato fries. The sandwich was moist & full of flavor. My husband had a cheeseburger with potato salad. The burger was juicy like a burger should be, juicy enough that it dribbles down your chin. They make their potato salad in house & it's the really deal! Our server Liza suggested the Key Lime pie as it's what they are known for! It came out in a Mason jar with a lime & graham cracker on top. The bottom of the jar had a nice little crust topped off with key lime goodness. Our server Liza was efficient, knowledgeable & courteous. I also loved the feel of a small downtown diner. I also loved the fact that everyone knew everyone, stopping to visit or chat for a few minutes. read more

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Great service, generous portions reasonably priced. Absolutely better than anything Waynesboro deserves. Gourmet food with a hometown price tag, cant be beat. I'd have given 5 stars except they have the oddest hours of any restaurant I've ever seen. read more

Good Day Cafe - Breaded chicken with capers and lemon sauce, garlic mashed potatoes and asparagus - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

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The customer service here is so bad, it is beyond belief. And, when you call to speak with someone about it, they ARGUE with you (Chelsea). I have been here three times. They were rude the first time. The second time was fairly pleasant except for the teenage child playing a noisy game on his phone, he was the son of one the staff out of school for the day. This last time, Chelsea mistakenly assumed that I was with the party coming in the door behind me, even though I stated that I was a party of one (even held up my finger indicating one, she didn't listen or observe), she completely ignored me, and greeted and addressed the party behind me, not saying one word of greeting to me. I left, when I called to explain why I left, ignored and all, Chelsea actually argued with me. Patronizing me with, "I'm sorry that you feel that way". I feel the way you treated me, Chelsea, BADLY. It doesn't matter if the food is good or bad, when you're ignored and argued with, it's just BAD service. read more

Passed through the area for work. Came from Charleston. I ordered a Grouper wrap and it was amazing. I would put it up with any grouper sandwich I've had in Charleston, which is saying a lot. Great service and cool atmosphere. I highly recommend. read more

This is such a gem. I got to talk to Liza. She told us all about the town and the food. It is a charming little place. Right in historic downtown Waynesboro Georgia. Their lamb burger was unexpectedly delicious and flavorful. Being from Los Angeles and having some what of a high standard in food, we were so impressed by the quality of food and freshness. Perfect serving. Not too much not to little. Who knew? Besides the locals. If driving by this town...you must stop and eat here. read more

Good Day Cafe - Key lime pie!! Made everyday! - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

We were staying at Magnolia Springs State Park and made reservations for dinner Friday night. It is about 15-20 minutes away. Our table was ready when we arrived and the waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. We are newly on keto and she guided us through the menu asking the chef questions about ingredients when necessary. We started with blackened shrimp, stuffed baked mushrooms and then ordered the delicious pork chop. It comes with green beans and mashed potatoes so we subbed mixed vegetables for the potatoes. Dinner is served with a fresh salad. The bonus is they make all their dressings in-house. Huge extra points for that! If we had not been on keto we would have definitely ordered one of their desserts. Even the owner and other waitresses kept their eye in us and checked to make sure everything was going well. We liked it so much that we made reservations for Saturday night too. Again, our table was ready and service was excellent. We has the cajun crawfish dip and the chef subbed bacon for the bread. So yummy! He brought some pepper sauce to the table to give it more of a kick. We also had blackened shrimp again. The filet medallions were so tender and the sauce is edible perfection. It is a reduction sauce that takes hours of slow cooking vegetables to make it. Total food orgasm. We were so pleased to find this hidden gem. An upscale foodie restaurant in a small town. We highly recommend it and will return when in the area. read more

Good Day Cafe - Pork chop, mixed vegetables and green beans. - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

I came here for lunch as I was traveling through for work. I ended up ordering a salad based on the reviews. I ordered the spinach salad which came with dried apricots, nuts, cheese, and bacon. It also came with a side of vinaigrette. The salad was great and the perfect portion. You can add protein for an additional fee as well. The restaurant is a cute little cafe that seems to be busier at dinner. Additionally, the service is great. The waitress was very attentive and spent a lot of time talking with us since we weren't from the area. read more

I'm always stunned that a restaurant like this exists in Waynesboro. Food is delicious and the service is good as well! I had the shrimp and grits. I scraped the last grit from my bowl! Outstanding! read more

Wonderful dining in a friendly, casual small-town restaurant. We had dinner there on a Friday evening and it is a busy place so be sure and make a reservation. The service was wonderful - she was attentive, knowledgeable and asked questions to make sure we were getting what we wanted. I had the ribeye and my wife had the beef medallions. My steak was so tender I could cut it with a fork and she raved about her meal. They also feature a full bar. We will definitely be back! read more

Always excellent service and food. I highly recommend Good Day Cafe to everyone I know.

My favorite place to eat when I'm visiting Waynesboro! Great food. Excellent service. Good ambiance.

First visit today and I promise it won't be the last. The food was delicious! I had the rib eye and it was cooked to perfection just as ordered and hubby had the pork chops. They were juicy and tender and the sauce was amazing. We also had cajun crawfish dip for an appetizer, OMG it was out of this world. I thought it would be too spicy but it wasn't. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!! read more

Great small town restaurant with excellent food and good old southern hospitality. If you are driving through Waynesboro you have to eat here. They have odd hours so call them first to see if they're open. Reservations for dinner are recommended. read more

Good Day Cafe - This is a very quaint little place. Great atmosphere. - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

Good Day is our go to Date Night place! The food is always great! It's a place we go to have a leisurely dinner and enjoy time together or with friends. We've tried every appetizer on the menu and we have a hard time picking our favorite! The salads are amazing! We've almost had every entree as well. All so good! The overall favorite... the filet, The chef knows how to cook a steak! Hands down the best steak we've ever eaten, and we've gotten it plenty of times, always consistently great! Top it off with crème brûlée or his strawberry mango dessert! The best!! Thanks Kevin for making our date night dinner amazing! read more

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Ordered a philly cheese more bread that meat. Look if you cant afford to place more meat on it charge another dollar or two. Ten dollars for 4 ounzes not a bargain well not for the customer!!!! read more

Who knew? In downtown historic Waynesboro, GA hides a fabulous place. Homemade paintings on the bathroom walls welcomed this tired traveler. The WiFi code Eclectic Chef gave me an added hint that we were in the best place. Never had anything so delicious as the daily special Shrimp and Grits. I saved one mouthful to photograph! It didn't get any better than this true taste of the South. Were there bits of sausage in the faintly peppery grits? The gravy was delicious and every mouthful was flavorful! Yum! Wonderful staff in there too. I'm sure Waynesboro cherishes this special eatery. It's a gem. read more

The most incredibly delicious pan seared ahi tuna that I have ever eaten. The filet mignon was absolutely delicious as well. Perfect taste and incredibly tender. The potato mash and asparagus were delightful as well. Worth the trip. I would eat here every day if I could! read more

Good Day Cafe - Pan seared ahi tuna appetizer!!! - American Near Me - Waynesboro, Georgia

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We stopped here on our way to savannah at around 9pm. Yelp says they're open until 10pm, but they don't actually have an official closing time- they go by traffic. We asked if they were still serving, and they kindly sat us even though the other tables were finishing up. The food was excellent (we had the salmon and shrimp scampi), but the best part was the service. The owner and waitress are extremely hospitable and personable. We will make a point of coming back here every time we come through this area. read more

Working down here in Waynesboro for over a month you learn quickly the restaurants that make your "A" list and the restaurants you probably wouldn't think about going back to. Not only does the good day cafe leave you with a feeling of there's never a bad day at the good day cafe, every meal is the best that it can be. Trust me, our group from California has tried every possible item on the menu and each one has left us talking about it for days. The good day creates an atmosphere of being in the south that makes you want to move down here. From the amazing food, to the great talks with Kevin, the owner, and the staff that greets you with smiles, laughs, and that wam southern feeling. Ashton, Susie, and Taylor thank you for your southern hospitality. read more

The boss took us here for a little work get together. I was so surprised! Totally kicked ass as far as expectations in Waynesboro. I had the seared ahi salad and the guys all wished they would have ventured out and order the same. There was a mix if burgers and lunch specials ordered and all looked great. Everyone enjoyed the food and the staff was friendly. I would have to say it's the best in Waynesboro and about the only professional chef food around... Great place. It gets a 5 because it really is the only thing going... read more

The food is great, you need a reservation for inside seating on most evenings. My only complain is that they have had the same menu for many years now, wish they would mix it up a bit. read more

Nice small town restaurant with good food. Nothing fancy but perfect for what we were looking for. Sweet potato fries are awesome and the grilled chicken sandwich special was simple but had great flavor! read more

Yelp site said they were open from 11:00-3:00 on Saturday. We stopped to eat lunch there and were disappointed to find that they were closed. They need to update the site. read more

Not only the most outstanding restaurant in Waynesboro, GA - It's the best in Augusta! Great service and reasonable prices for this chef owned establishment. Wine selection is ample and establishment is cozy and adorable! Consistantly good and never have trouble getting a reservation. After being rather spoiled on the selection and quality of South Florida restaurants, this gem in the country is so refreshing. Thanks guys and keep up the good work. We'll keep coming back as long as you'll have us!!! read more

A little shocked by a place like this in Waynesboro. This place wants to be a 5 star restaurant in a 3 star town. Not much of a wait and the decor is nice. Very small layout and the seating can be tight. The food is good but can be so much more for the cost. For a small town its nice quality but far from the great. For the cost of the what one pays I would expect much more. shockingly many locals are willing to pay the high prices for par food. Restrooms are clean and service was nice. I feel like its "the right thing in the wrong location" type of place. read more

Awesome place!! Headed here on lunch and was very please with service and food. I would suggest this to anyone who wants a relaxed environment and good food. read more