J Christopher's

Took my girlfriend here for breakfast this morning and it was delicious. We each got biscuit…read moresandwiches - one fried chicken w/ egg and one country ham w/ egg. The biscuits are quite a bit larger than a typical biscuit, and also tasted quite a bit better than a typical biscuit! Great flavor and a great value. We also split the famous cinnamon roll that was just as great. We WILL be back again! Highly recommend this place!

Famous Mike's is famous for a reason! Their biscuit was so delicious and I couldn't get enough of…read morethat gravy. I loved the taste of the country fried steak but would've enjoyed having it battered more prior to frying. Food was a smidge too salty but everything tasted so good that I didn't mind so much. DH for the breakfast burrywhich I thought was really pricey for such a small burrito. The regular entree wasn't on the menu but it came with two sides. As I was leaving, I caught a sign showing a different version of it too.

Love the burgers here

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Oliver's Corner Bistro

4.5(208 reviews)

8.6 mi

The food was excellent, Price is reasonable. I would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone…read morevisiting Macon. The only down side was the parking. I think it may have been something going on downtown, cause parking was very limited. I do not recommend taking kiddos to this restaurant. Great place for date night

Best food we had while in Macon for three days for a live music sojourn. Highly recommend---service…read morewas impeccable and the quality of the food on point. Cool vibes.

Bar area

Reuben

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Bar

H&H Soul Food Restaurant

4.0(264 reviews)

8.4 mi

Where does one began when you visit a legend, that has retained what made it great . Well, Im from…read moreFlorida. So on our way back from visiting friends at Lake Lanier, I as the passenger + navigator said..hmmm...we need a break but let's find soul food. I said. Who goes thru Macon and dont eat good. Not me. So, I hit Yelp. Then I asked AI. Claude. Claude gave me a list and there was the H! So we drove 20 minutes out the way. Best detour ever! Go early. Buy an extra meal for home. I gladly dropped my cash. ..salmon cakes made me cry....everything was off the chain. Well, I had my good juju on, I sat on a bench with a 30 year veteran of this place. She talked my ear off, what a delight. So the place is decked out in Allman brothers memorbilia. It was their early haunt as they rose to fame. Well the founder, older blk lady is dead. Her family smartly sold out to corporate. But it was worth it. They maintained all thats good. Even the tiny old bathrooms. Need an update for sure. But. .Definitely worth the visit. Parking was horrible! So go early! Now, you need to go by Macon cemetery. See Allman burial, civil war places. I want to explore Macon more now! Well, as we drove home, around Jacksonville, I reached in the back seat. No fork. Just a smile. Yes i fed my driver. Salmon cakes hit on all cylinders. Sadly the two meat plate left off my meat, turkey. But forgiven. I should have checked my to go order. Never trust. Always verify. Broke my own rules! Stop by. Soak up history, flavors in this quaint cafeteria style. Nothing fancy. Just pure delight!

We visited again!!! And it's still just as memorable as the first time…read more We arrived on Sunday around noon and had 9 people. Our wait was minimal and once seated the magic happened! Our server was attentive and prompt! The food was oh so good! Loooooved the "white" gravy with biscuits. Made me feel like I was sitting at my Maw Maws table. So damn good! Fried chicken was still a hit! And the fried okra was perfect! Look forward to returning again and again!

The kitchen

Oxtail with collard greens, red beans and rice,

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Mother's Breakfast & BBQ

4.4(8 reviews)

8.4 mi

Went for Soulful Sunday when they feature a soul food menu. I wasn't able to find an actual website…read morefor them but their daily menus are posted on their Facebook page. I went inside so that I could actually check out the spot , seems to be a pretty nice. The line to place your order is so the left when you walk in. There were a few people dining in but I couldn't really tell if they had table service or if you still had to go through the line. They also have a drive thru option. The food was standard. The dressing was a bit dry. They offered a choice of gravy that likely would have helped but I don't like gravy on my dressing. The cabbage were a bit overcooked but all was still edible. My mother had turnips on her plate, she advised they were tough also I sampled her yams and they were really good. 7.5 out of 10, would try again.

They good but sometimes they be closed for a week or two weeks and you don't know what the hell…read morehappened. Don't put the noise up then gonna be open. They get their funds right you gotta save that money.

Food bar

Chicken and Waffle

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Food bar

Dovetail

4.6(335 reviews)

8.6 mi

•$$$

My son took us there to celebrate his dad's birthday. He…read morehad already experienced Dovetail and was impressed with the fine dining vibe and relaxed atmosphere, presentation and taste of the food and the crafted cocktails. I must say we weren't disappointed. Everything from start to finish, our waiter, appetizers, entrees, cocktails and desserts were spot on. We had a reservation and were seated promptly. I recommend a reservation because the restaurant is smaller, but the food and service are phenomenal!!! The meal was what you would expect in a fine dining restaurant, not hurried. It's pricey but we'll worth the experience. .

This restaurant was so far above expectations! Talk about super modern southern hospitality and…read morefood. They were so creative and innovative, we tried the entire menu lol. The cocktails were amazing and innovative. Ribeye was juicy and tender and super flavorful. I would skip the arugula next time (that's just me hating arugula), but everything was outstanding!

Cheese plate

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Whiskey sour with a Rosemary twist. Amazing. Could taste every flavor. So good

Tommy's

4.2(107 reviews)

6.9 mi

Food was So TASTY and freshly prepared! Definitely will be going back! Folks are friendly and…read morecleared the table for us! Place was clean and well-managed! Jodi's to the staff

Food was good and fast. Only thing is if you don't place your order inside and call in you have to…read moreprovide your card number over the phone. The Oreo vanilla donut was really good!

Like eating at home

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Heath bar donut

Yollah Social Kitchen & Garden

4.2(131 reviews)

8.2 mi

Great spot with indoor & outdoor seating options with good southern vibes. We ordered quite a bit…read moreand found everything fresh & flavorful. Best spiked peach tea lemonade! Prices were pricey for Macon especially visiting from DC. Service was great.

We went on a Friday night and it was super busy. We had to wait for about 30 mins to be seated. We…read moreended up sitting out back and it was really buggy. It would have been nice if they'd had some fans or something else to keep the bugs off. The food was good, but I will say that the Cuban cigar portion was incredibly small. I have a low appetite and it still didn't fill be up. The best part was the cheesecake empanada for dessert. It was divine. Maybe one of the best desserts I've ever tasted.

Kitchen

Chicken Empanadas

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Out front

Macon Bagels

4.7(66 reviews)

8.7 mi

Pro bagel Super fan of Macon bagels. I had stopped here…read moreabout a year ago for a post hike brekkie sandwich and was wowed by their offerings. Since then I've stopped a few more times and wish I'd make it more. Their weekend specials are always super creative and delish. Way cute spot and the staff is always friendly with fast service. If you're in the area, this is a great breakfast or lunch spot!

Everything was excellent! Service was so great and so was the food. The bagels were fresh! The…read morebacon was perfectly crispy and my kids loved the blueberry muffin. Super cute and chill interior that's perfect for families. Will definitely be back if we're in the area.

Inside

The Champ add egg

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Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails

Fantastic food. We have steak and eggs. Everything was cooked perfectly. Service grow Jay was right…read moreon point, attentive but not hovering.

It's a hotel restaurant. Has a very small menu with overpriced and basic food items. The only big…read moresurprise were the swim biscuits which were impressively good. It was very quiet with barely anyone eating there. The servers were strange and didn't seem like they wanted to be working.

Loom Comfort Kitchen & Cocktails

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Reckon Coffee Bar

4.0(5 reviews)

8.5 mi

A charming coffee shop located within Hotel Forty Five, featuring outdoor seating and cozy spots…read moreinside, ideal for meeting friends or working remotely. On my first visit, I enjoyed a delicious macchiato (add caramel). On the morning of my checkout, I stopped by for an iced latte and coffee cake, both of which were delish.

Ordered a quiche and burrito to-go. When I tried to eat it in the car, it was still cold. And it…read morewasn't tasty at all. Wouldn't recommend, they have it in the freezer and just heat it up a little bit. Definitely not worth the price.

Reckon Coffee Bar - Reckon Coffee Bar at Hotel Forty Five is the downtown spot for coffee, sandwiches, smoothies, and treats for grab-n-go or taking time to din

Reckon Coffee Bar at Hotel Forty Five is the downtown spot for coffee, sandwiches, smoothies, and treats for grab-n-go or taking time to din

Enjoy a flaky pastry, toasted breakfast sandwich, & hot cappuccino at Reckon Coffee & Wine Bar

Reckon Coffee Bar - Elixir: Blueberry Lavender Lemonade - house-made blueberry & lavender syrup, coconut water, and lemon juice at Reckon Coffee Bar in Macon

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Elixir: Blueberry Lavender Lemonade - house-made blueberry & lavender syrup, coconut water, and lemon juice at Reckon Coffee Bar in Macon

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D S.

11 years ago

Very friendly staff in a nice atmosphere. Food is good and the prices are great for what you get. Great breakfast!

Stephen G.

5 years ago

Great food, just always busy but that's a good thing. Shows how good the place is just need more seating honestly

Garrett L.

4 years ago

Not good food it was cold cold, 4/10 food, and would not recommend to a friend. Would not give as a gift.

Curtis G.

3 years ago

Never again, can't find the words to express the disappointment. How it says open is beyond me. read more

Tori W.

14 years ago

Excellent service. Best breakfast! Kind of hard to find at first

Ann L.

Elite 16

143

556

14 years ago

Cheese is supposed to go inside an omelet. Not on top of it.

Allen H.

15 years ago

Very good breakfast but can be expensive.

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