Loved this place. Had omelet, grits, and hash browns. Everything was great. I felt like I was back…read morein time. I will visit again.

We had a patty melt and chicken/veggie quesadilla. The quesadilla was seasoned well but the meat…read moreand veggies were minimal. The food was freshly prepared. There is a daily special of 1 meat, 2 sides, a drink for around $12. The restaurant has a rustic charm. We were waited on fairly quick as it was past the peak lunch hour.

In a spur of the moment NYE trip to the ever bustling Lake Oconee area, my partner in crime…read morerecommended this little spot tucked away in a business development. Expecting expensive food with small portions due to the crowd of wine moms and preppy high schoolers seated inside and out, I was greeted with the aromas of fresh coffee, a clean and well organized restaurant and a menu with numerous meals that sounded not only delicious, but affordable too! Still a little skeptical, I ordered the prime rib sandwich with homemade potato chips and my companion had the chicken avocado bacon club or something like that, paired with a nice Samoa coffee. The register worker was patient and nice despite us being there just before close (special NYE hours we thought they'd be open later our bad) and in what felt like mere seconds our sandwiches arrived! For under $10, I'm not sure you could find a fresher, faster, and more delicious meal this side of the Miss'ippi. I'll start with the sandwiches, and furthermore, the bread; not just crispy, but with that great sourdough chew as well! Really an incredible balance between crunchy and chewy. Just the right thickness, and absorbent for my prime rib's Anjou. The meat was well prepared, flavorful, fresh, and tender as could be, and that aforementioned Anjou even tasted like it wasn't made with a mix or packet (though if it was nbd). I can't emphasize enough how fresh it all tasted, truly a delightful meal. The old lady's chicken avocado bacon club (maybe) performed equally well or even better. The bacon was perfectly cooked in my humble opinion, and the chicken was far from dry or tasteless. Even the avocado, not typically a favorite of mine on a sandwich, I thought was a great addition for the bite or two that I stole. Moving on to the sides, which were maybe not as filling as a scoop of mac and cheese or a bowl of chili (which I think we could have ordered had we coughed up a couple more bucks), but were not forgettable either. The salad, like EVERYTHING else, was as fresh as possible, and the vinaigrette was sweet and tangy. My homemade (cool right?) potato chips had a lovely funk almost like an aged cheese along with a great crack and nutty flavor. Not one bite of our lunches made it past 2024, as we spared not one leaf of lettuce or a single chip. Even the coffee (Samoa with some kind of syrup and milk) was delicious, just a tad sweet for my liking but tasting quite legit, not like one you'd get from a gas station cappuccino machine. I would be remiss if I did not mention the people. For 2pm, this place was HOPPING. And every worker there had a smile on their face! Not only this, but they happily brought our food to us outside. I was lucky enough to briefly chat with the owner, Lane, as he casually checked on the tables outside. He came across as authentic, cheerful, and involved, and explained he planned to keep the prices low and the food fresh and fast just as it was in our experience. Genuinely can't recommend this place enough, I will 100% be back if I don't die in a freak accident. Made our day trip to the area worth it. Cafe 44 was the perfect place to have lunch on the beautiful day we were blessed with to finish off the year! Thanks Cafe 44! p.s. I seriously can't emphasize enough how fresh this food was, like they made every portion size one at a time for each meal (though I am fairly certain this is not the case it was that good, think artisan farmers market ingredients). Thinking about eating at Subway now that I've eaten here just about makes me sick!

I really liked the tomato basil soup and the blackened chicken wrap. The avocado was perfect. My bf…read moresad his california club wasn't great because the chicken was a little cold and he didn't like the "canned chicken" texture. Otherwise though very pleasant. Very busy on Saturdays.

Overall, disappointing evening. Appetizer was wagyu toast. It didn't resemble the picture at all. 3…read moretiny balls on basically a Stacy's toast chip. Korean BBQ tacos were without any Korean flavor or BBQ for that matter, slaw on top flavorless as well. Shrimp and grits would have been somewhat redeeming but NOTE they are not red shrimp. Even the server said it was a "lighter" version. Read smaller portion, cheaper ingredients. We had to sit outside because the music inside was very loud. There were unbiased tables everywhere. Our server even forgot to put in our appetizer. Sad I drove 45 minutes there and spent 75 dollars to be honest.

1st seated us at a dirty table, not a big deal except when they cleaned it they sprayed me with the…read moresolution. Drinks, espresso martini was not even close to that. Ordered mozzarella sticks, came out over cooked - got the check and went across the street to The Bistro Only thing going for this place is the view Second try on this place and we won't be back

Saw this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try due to it being off the beaten path, by the…read morelake and has a dog friendly patio. When you walk in, you have to go to the front of the restaurant and place your order. From there it's seat yourselves. We opted for the patio due to our dog. The hostess wasn't very friendly. She offered no help when we told her it was our first time here. She just stared out looking as though we were interrupting her. I ordered a BLT. Nope, out of bacon. I went for the chicken quesadilla with a Shirley Temple and he went for the fish plate with coleslaw and a Cadillac margarita. $73 later, we grabbed our table number and walked outside. After 30 minutes of waiting he went back inside to grab a beer from the bar. Mind you, I'm still waiting on anything to drink. After another 30 minutes (by this point it had been an hour), our food arrived. No drinks. No silverware. He went inside to grab silverware and drinks, bringing the check with him to prove we already paid for the drinks that never came. No one ever came to check on us either. He went inside a second time to ask if they forgot us. No one came to check on us except for once when we were already finishing up. We grabbed ketchup and hot sauce from the other tables. The salsa was definitely store bought. The fries were from frozen but had decent seasoning. None of this was "fresh." At least they gave him a lemon for his fish. Won't be back.

We go a lot when we're at the lake. I want to commend them for their service and food considering…read moreit was July 3 and it was packed. They moved the food out in a timely manner and ours was great. Quesadillas are always a go-to if you're not sure what to order. Good food, service, clean, and good vibe!!

Been going here for the last 2 years. Great food , friendly staff and great service. Recommend…read morehighly. Great prices too

Dinner when well, the food was good and I like the different Barbecue sauces. Are service was fine…read moreand everyone was friendly. The inside is really nice and clean.

This place has been here forever. Staff is awesome and food is always good and deserts are unique.read more

Consistently excellent restaurant experience. Good service. Good food. Down to earth ambience…read more Favorite go-to with out of town guests. They always come through.

Nice little find in the middle of nowhere. If you want a good back road bbq sandwich this is your…read moreplace.

We tried this restaurant on a Friday about 11am. We ordered a BBQ plate, chicken plate, and a…read morebrisket plate. They came with Brunswick stew, slaw, bread, and tea. We don't care for slaw so they gave us double stew instead. I must say the food was delicious. Everything was smoked on-site and I'm glad we arrived early as they got extremely busy. By the time we left there was a line for take out and the restaurant was full. Everyone that worked there was very friendly and we were always checked on to be sure we did not need anything. They also had cake for dessert and it was great as well. We will definitely return soon.

The decor is both familiar and updated. Hostess stand and bathrooms unchanged, floors and walls…read moreappear newly updated while some booths show wear and tear still. Service can be better, sadly. We went on Wednesday night opening week, place was maybe 1/10 full. Our server was MIA most of the wait and it was a very, very long wait. An hour and a half for chargrilled oysters that came out lukewarm the butter had congealed back. Seconds later the entree appeared. We did tell our server the point of ordering apps 15 minutes before mains was to get them first. He did apologize and placed an order for new ones. Those took another 30 plus minutes while the restaurant at this point only had maybe 4 tables left. For the good news, the hot oysters (Rockefeller) were excellent with tasty spinach, cheese and topped with Ritz crackers. Shrimp and grits may be the best ones in Milledgeville, yes and even better than the country club. Rue was on point, ample andouille sausage bites and large juicy shrimp cooked to perfection. Bang bang tacos while tasty with large shrimp could have had warmer tortillas, more slaw as it was very minimal, baked potato was fine too. Overall, we will return once the kitchen gets their timing better. Expect good food but long wait times.

Went for lunch and had shrimp and grits they were very tasty , the beer was cold and the atmosphere…read morewas great really enjoyed it