Being a former southern resident, and now frequent return traveler, I've enjoyed many places…read moresimilar to Res Eyed Mule. But few that were comprehensively excellent! Our food on both days of our visit to Marietta were very good. If the southern eggs Benedict are available on their specials board, have at it! The eggs and gravy were perfect, and the cheese grits were among the best I've had. As good as the food is, the people are outstanding. As friendly as people can be, and attentive without being any disturbance. The restaurant is spotless, and the parking is expansive. I come into town around every year or two, and this is now on my list of those places I will visit on every trip.

I'd been wanting to try this place for a long time, ever since I started a list of Atlanta biscuit…read morespots. The Red Eyed Mule has been consistently recommended as a top-tier place to get a biscuit in the greater Atlanta area, so I figured I'd finally give it a go. I got the spicy chicken biscuit, along with another biscuit on the side with some cheesy scrambled eggs and a side of country sausage to build my own SEC biscuit. First of all, the biscuits are HUGE. They're the ultra-soft, buttery, pull-apart-but-not-in-a-flaky-way type biscuits, which I enjoy. The spicy fried chicken was good on its own, but nothing outstanding. The country sausage was good, too. Don't get me wrong--I liked everything I tried. That being said, I didn't find them to be anything that had a "wow" factor, so I am glad I ended up trying multiple items just in case I was underwhelmed. I overheard a local in line talking about their corned beef hash, which he said was not your typical dish straight out of a can and onto the flat top, which, for the record, I have no problem with. But man am I glad I gave it a go. The corned beef comes in large chunks of shredded pieces, clearly taken from a big corned beef brisket and then mixed in and cooked with small diced potatoes. This was my favorite dish, by far. I'd come back just for that. I also tried their cheese grits, which was better than usual at a diner style restaurant. The customer service was awesome, and I really enjoyed the atmosphere in general. Worth noting it backs up quickly. I got there at 9:02, 2 minutes after they opened, and there was already a line at the door. I'll be back with friends for a dish of corned beef hash and grits, and I'll probably get a biscuit on the side just to enjoy on its own or with butter and jam.

The food was outstanding. I am 54 and had never had shrimp and grits. I am completely obsessed…read morewith shrimp and grits. I will definitely be back for more.

FINALLY a brunch restaurant that understands the "crispy edges" pancake. This was probably the best…read morepancake I've had in the Atlanta area. Literally cooked to perfection. My son and I shared the breakfast tasting which is basically a combination of all their breakfast staples. I would definitely recommend for first-timers as a way to try a little bit of everything. It came with a choice of a pancake or French toast. My son wanted the French toast so I added a pancake on the side. After tasting both, pancakes were definitely better than the french toast. Trust me. The restaurant is very small so we had to sit outside on their community patio seating. It was a HOT day in September so thankfully they provided fans to sit at the tables which made it more comfortable. I would highly encourage making a reservation for your visit. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough and I cannot wait to come back.

The food. The food. What's that you said? Oh yea, it's the food. I keep coming back. It really is…read morea great local spot. Run by women. Fast, efficient, consistent. You know what you're getting. It's a tight space so don't bring alps of stuff and don't linger too long, you'll see the line growing but some days if you get there early you can hang a while and chat. Highly recommend. No choice is a bad choice but the fried chicken is a star

Was headed to another breakfast spot one morning last week but the wait was waaay too long , so I…read morefound this spot instead and I'm glad I did. You order at the register, then grab a seat inside or outside. I got the award-winning fried chicken and French toast with bacon and grits (yes, I was doing the most ). I'm not really a stone-ground grit girly, so these weren't my fav but everything else was tasty! Definitely a spot I'd come back to. Oh and there is street parking, and I had no issue finding a spot, but I could see it getting a little tricky on a busy weekend.

This place was amazing! Everything we ordered was delicious - fried green tomatoes, french toast,…read morechicken and waffles, goat breakfast bowl, beignets, peach mimosas, and peach iced drink with alcohol (don't remember the name). I also had a chance to meet the owner!!!!! OMG!!!!! Can't believe this was my first time. I'm bringing the family back!

The near-perfect reviews are pretty accurate. The French toast is absolutely stellar here, as the…read morename would imply. The cinnamon brioche is immersed in the most exquisite batter and generously sprinkled with powdered sugar. While the beignets won't outdo the best version I've had in New Orleans, they're incredibly flaky and very tasty! All the recipes and the food quality here is stupendous. But best of all, the restaurant is well staffed so they effortlessly accommodate heavy volume at this highly popular brunch spot. The employees are wonderfully trained, welcoming, pleasant, and highly efficient. It's a very well-run operation with amazing food!

Solid 5 stars all around: ambiance, service, and food…read more They have a small parking lot behind the store, I drove past it and had to come back around but found it and easily found parking in the middle of the day. Inside is lovely and clean with earthy decor and some toys for children by the restrooms. They also have a portable changing table available on request. I sat outside on the patio and they put a fan on me since it was warm. Lovely seats on the lawn shaded by a large tree as well as some deck seating. They have a large menu loaded with goodies. I found about 5-6 things I actually wanted at once but settled not he Veggie bowl and added chicken sausage. My bowl had sweet potato hash, cheese, kale, red peppers, red onion and mushrooms sautéed, topped with two eggs and my added chicken. It was a huge portion and it was really delicious. Perfectly cooked and healthy and loaded - the hash was phenomenal. My waitress was the sweetest and I really just enjoyed a lovely quiet lunch with the patio entirely to myself on a lovely summer afternoon. Couldn't have been better.

I went for my first time Saturday came back Sunday. They have absolutely the best gluten-free…read morepancakes. And I don't normally eat foods like that, but it was very clean and it didn't make me feel heavy Saturday. We absolutely loved everything we had. It was divine and the pumpkin latte is not too sweet and such a treat. I had the doodles with steak two times. lol

goat cheese ball's, short rib and brussels. yummm drink was good as well( the fall guy) its cute in…read morehere too!

What a fantastic first visit! Located in Marietta Square, this hidden gem has a cool speakeasy vibe…read moreand a varied selection of small plates. They're transitioning their entire menu to a small-plate concept, which is perfect for sampling several dishes. The salad was incredibly fresh, and the meatballs were chef's kiss! I sat at the bar and had the pleasure of meeting Ariel, the downstairs speakeasy bartender and creative mind behind their craft cocktails. I truly enjoyed our conversation and learning more about his creations. I will definitely be back!

The Highs: The sweet potato pancakes were the reason we came here based on an IG review. They were…read moreactually really good. The grits were flavored nicely. The chicken sausage was pretty good as well. The Lows: I ordered on their website at 11:25 and requested the order for 12 pm. It wasn't ready until about 12:15. The Mac and Cheese wasn't very good. I expected more from a place that is supposed to have that southern comfort food vibe. If you like creamy Mac and cheese with the cheese pull... This ain't it. The In-between: we ordered food to go. The place is located in a shopping center next to the tropical smoothie place. Parking wasn't hard at all. It wasn't that busy when we went on Sunday morning. As noted, I had to wait about 15 minutes passed the original pick up time. They invited me to sit at the bar but no one offered me a water or anything while I waited. When I did finally receive the food, there was no apology for the delay either. Little service recovery attempts like that can go a long way.

Good was fresh & hot I had the biscuits n turkey gravy with…read morefresh eggs Now listen I make my own bread, pizza dough & biscuits. These biscuits tell me I need to "level up". Haha! The gravy was a tad bit salty for my liking. I'll be back to try a few other menu items They need more advertising, maybe social media post or. Bigger sign

They have changed somewhat from our previous visit. You order at the front and take a number to…read moreyour table. The food is good especially if you get a biscuit. The other food I had didn't impress me. The inside of the place is open and bright. Has seating outside as well. I will return until I can find my go to breakfast/bruncn

Great service! Great breakfast. Good space for indoor and outdoor dining! Have gone here twice to…read moretake out of state family. They loved it.

Today, Thursday, 9/24, I had breakfast at Crooked Cafe. The place is beautiful inside. Ally was my…read morewaitress and is outstanding. She is friendly, fast, professional and great. I love pancakes so I had the pancake breakfast with 3 eggs over hard. I substituted an extra egg instead of meat. The place is clean and beautiful inside with music playing and the TV on the food channel. I will definitely be back!!

I came here to try the viral fried chicken biscuit and it did not disappoint! The fried chicken…read moreitself was super special! Fantastic, and homemade... super crispy, and a big/thick filet of chicken! The biscuit was buttery and tasty, but not as flaky as I would have hoped. It was good, and it didn't mess anything up for me, but the chicken was definitely much better than the biscuit part of it. One of my favorite parts of this meal were the completely fresh and homemade jams! They bring out prune and pineapple jam with the meal, and they were very sweet and nice! The cheese grits were some of the best I've ever had! They definitely will remind you of your mom's homemade grits on a Saturday morning! Nice and runny- but still thick enough to have a good bite to it! The service was true southern hospitality and very comforting and friendly! The ambiance was the same... super cute rustic and retro decor! I would definitely return! This might be a new favorite breakfast/brunch spot! They do breakfast all day and they also have a lunch/dinner menu :)

The was great. But I will be specific on my next order so not to get such a large portion…read more My order was to-go. I was told " You may check you order before leaving, to ensure it's correct. We wouldn't want to come back because it was incorrect." Never have I been told such a thing. I loved that and will return in about 15 minutes. The service and ambiance were both wonderful. Clean and great staff ready when you are. AA++

Walked in and was greeted at the door by the nicest man! I didn't catch his name, but he was so…read morewelcoming and friendly. Even though this isn't a traditional sit-down restaurant with waiters, he was constantly checking in and making sure we were good! You order at the counter and then find a seat, which I honestly loved because everything was super quick!! One of my favorite things was how many options they had. There were SO many gluten-free and vegan options -- even a vegan egg, which I rarely see anywhere! The place itself was super cute and actually pretty big. We came with a group of 8 and found a table pretty easily, although it definitely started getting busy around 11 on a Sunday. The food was great!! I got the gluten-free pancake, and while the pancake itself was good, the yogurt on top made it SO much better. The Brussels sprouts were also amazing! I think all 8 of us were really happy with what we ordered, and we all agreed that this is one of those places where there really is something for everyone -- which is always such a win when you're eating with a bigger group!