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Johnboy's Home Cooking

4.0 (125 reviews)
Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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JOHNBOY'S HOME COOKING ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for kids

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Fried Chicken,  Mac n Cheese and Turkey with Dressing
Andy W.

Hadn't been here in years, so decided to give it a try since we were nearby. The positives are the fast, friendly service, cleanliness, and food variety from soup, salad, appetizers, entree selections, and desserts. The food was plentiful and fresh with a good deal of vegetable choices as well. However, JBs is more about quantity than quality. Though the fried chicken was good and not at all salty, the turkey and dressing had me asking, "Do I really want to eat this it's not wasted?" I decided not to force myself to eat the dressing as it was not at all good. My wife enjoyed the vegetables and salad bar which kept her satisfied. Desserts choices were plentiful including ice cream, cobbler, cake, cookies, and banana pudding. I chose ice cream and banana pudding I had been looking forward to try. It was a HUGE disappointment as it tasted nasty like no other banana pudding I've ever tasted. This one gave me no second thoughts on not eating it because it was so bad. Overall, worth trying if you prefer quantity over quality plus they are nice, efficient, and clean. But make your food selections wisely as I'm sure you'll find something to your liking.

Sean C.

Johnboy's is everything you want and need a southern soul food, all you can eat restaurant. The wait staff were super friendly and the Hostess Mei was totally awesome how she took care of us. The restaurant was quite clean as well and not loud at all. It was nice to find a spot where my family could have great food and still hear each other. The fried chicken was super crispy and tender with the breading not overly salted. The baked chicken was super flavorful as well. The collard greens were tender and melt in your mouth good. The meatloaf was perfectly done and not too much filler. The fried rice was nicely cooked and not overly done. The Salisbury steak was also super tender. Really loved everything. My compliments to the chef for making my favorite dishes very well. We will definitely come back again.

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9 days ago

This is my "go to" for my southern home cooking fix. The staff are always sweet and helpful, and the fried chicken delicious.

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2 months ago

good food, clean, nice staff. a good buffet around Atl for a good price! easy parking

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1 year ago

Very pleased with the variety of food and great service. Food was prepared well, appetizing and delicious.

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2 years ago

Great! OMG, it's so fresh, local and laid back atmosphere if you like it simple and southern.

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2 years ago

It's an all you can eat. Food was great. It seemed sanitary enough. But again open self serving

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2 years ago

Food was excellent!! Definitely tastes home cooked! Friendly, attentive wait staff. Price was right, too. Would eat here again, for sure!

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2 years ago

Good ole country cooking buffet. Everything I tried was delicious. I had to waddle back to my truck after eating here

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Good old comfort food The customer service is always good and friendly The buffet is always nice and warm

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3 years ago

It is a cute local place, but the food was not that good. I enjoyed the homey feel. That's it

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I Love eating here ever one is really nice and friendly. The food is really good.From Kenny Nelson show (KN)

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