Once again our neighbors told us about this breakfast and lunch restaurant. And again very close to our house. Of course we wanted to visit and support a fellow Californian. It is located in the shopping center across from Hobby Lobby where Stars & Strikes plus No Longer Bound is located so ample parking. Papas closes at 3 pm and is not open on Sundays. The restaurant is bright, airy and spacious. It gives a vintage vibe. And within the restaurant is Moody Brews coffee shop. You can pop in for coffee and/or homemade baked items (made daily by the owner's wife) to-go or perhaps to sit inside and enjoy. The owners are from California but have been in GA for 30 years. We loved supporting this family owned and operated business in our county. The food was very good, compared to Village Burgers grilled chicken sandwich, it was a bit smaller. We shared but for us who share every meal in a restaurant, we did feel full afterwards. However the fries were hand cut like In 'nOut. Also maybe because lots of the bad oils etcetera are eliminated, the chicken was a little unseasoned and unfortunately a little dry. Our fries were cooked perfectly and very tasty. My husband had their homemade lemonade and we both loved it, not too sour or sweet. I enjoyed their ice tea (they offer Stevia). Of course we had to try the cinnamon roll, warmed up. We split it and it was scrumptious!! I couldn't help think of the chocolate cake after we left so we went back before closing and purchased it. WOW simply delicious!! Very chocolaty with chocolate chips inside as well. Great with red wine or a'la mode. We met the owner and his wife which were very friendly and kind! One of his daughter's was helping the owner with the cooking, very cool! We definitely will be back for another meal or two. read more

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The atmosphere is nostalgic with booths, tables and bar seating to eat. It was clean. The servers were friendly while greeting us as soon as we walked in the door. The food was homemade, hardy and delicious. Overall it was a good experience that I didn't know was in my backyard. I'll be back. read more

We so love the ambiance and the warm welcome we feel at Papa's! The owner, his wife and staff are always so welcoming, and quite a delight! Such a unique experience. We have become regulars for Friday lunch before we head out for the day. The birthday coffee was to die for, such a smooth and tasty coffee, will definitely have again. It's a diner, where it is not fast food, and so worth the wait. Again, the food and atmosphere are amazing! read more

We had such a great breakfast at Papa's Kitchen in Cumming! The Southern Comforts Grits Bowl was packed with flavor, and the pancakes were fluffy and delicious. One of the things we really appreciated is their commitment to using quality ingredients. They don't use seed oils, artificial dyes, high fructose corn syrup, or other unnecessary additives, which is a huge plus for our family. The staff were so friendly and came over to introduce themselves to us too! A huge bonus is that Moody Brews is right inside, making it the perfect one-stop breakfast spot. I grabbed an iced latte with toasted marshmallow cold foam, and it was absolutely amazing! If you're looking for a cozy local breakfast spot with delicious food, incredible coffee, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients, I'd definitely recommend checking out Papa's Kitchen! read more

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This restaurant was such a great surprise on how good it was! Everything is fresh and they use beef tallow and no seed oils! Moody Brews has the best Carmel latte hands down! This is a must try! You will not be disappointed!! Don't forget to order the French fries!! read more

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In Papa's kitchen and Moody brews Cafe, you can't go wrong by trying everything at least once. The experience of one dish is like checking things off of a bucket list. I didn't think that I would find the best biscuit of my life here but that's just what ended up happening. Their coffee and bakery goods are delicious as well. I've tried their chocolate chip cookies and their lemon loaf as well as my favorite white chocolate lavender latte. I am excited to try their fall flavors as soon as it gets a bit colder outside. Their service has always been good. Know that this is a genuine Mom and Pop shop. I love to sit in there, coffee shop area, and read before I go to work. Eat a biscuit, and get myself a cookie to-go for my moral support of the day. Set yourself up for a nice day with breakfast or lunch and a delicious latte! read more

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Previous review was at the soft opening and had high hopes for this venture, as Cumming truly needs a good go to breakfast place. To the good, it is very clean and a free open space so as to not feel crowded even when a number of people are in the dining area. Could accommodate a larger party if needed. Plenty of light, an airy feel to the room, parking is free, the staff is friendly and welcomes you in. The food is fresh and they are open to make your food to order and have gluten free bread. My husband had a cappuccino from Moody's and said it was good. Had to move from a half booth to the counter to be waited on as their seems to be no orderly provision of service in place. Although a folksy "seat yourself" environment, not terribly efficient and as the staff is wandering through the dining area without any uniformity of dress it's hard to locate them. The house coffee was watered down, and the food if eaten individually by its elements could be tasted; however, the overall dish was bland. Glad we tried it again, and appreciate their efforts. Hoping with the passing of time they can make adjustments to create a total dining experience. read more

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This is our second time here and the food has been excellent both times. I got a cold chai tea latte with oat milk since I am very sensitive, and it was delicious. They have a coffeehouse ditch in the corner. It's a pretty cool place. Oddly, the first review I left was being hidden by Yelp. Maybe they'll put this one on. read more

Papa's Kitchen - Dining room with coffee niche to the right. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

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It doesn't get better than this, from the made from scratch many comfort food offerings to the nicest people, to the atmosphere. These folks take a lot of pride in what they do. Been there several times and it's always spot on. Great prices too. See ya'll again soon! Keep up the good work! Yummm! read more

Beautiful and clean diner-style restaurant! The food is excellent. Owners are right there, and they care about your experience. I will be back. [Try the Banana Pudding!] read more

We thought we'd try this new place brunch and were pleasantly surprised. The chairs were comfortable and the tables were well spaced. They could comfortably fit more, when needed. The food was delicious, the sweet tea was just how I like it and the service was prompt and friendly. Would recommend this family business! read more

loved the diner vibe, great service , and delicious food!! The French toast bake was so yummy, the coffee shop has incredible baked goods. Papa is one cool dude. read more

Comfortable and casual low key restaurant. Fun mixed feeling space from diner feel, coffee shop lounging area, and seated dining. Friendly people, healthy food without the preservatives and such. Would recommend giving them a try. read more

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Awesome breakfast and lunch selections with daily specials, service, and vibes. Also cool Moody Brews coffee shop!

What an incredible little diner! Fresh food that you can really hits the spot! Brand new spot here in Cumming. read more

Papa's Kitchen - Soup of the day, made my day! Wonderful - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cumming, Georgia

From the food, service, and atmosphere.. Everything was top notch. Definitely will be coming back!

The food here was excellent. My mom and I ordered the southern comfort grits and they were amazing! We will be back. :)

food was delicious and service was fast! portions were also much larger than I expected, which is far from a complaint. 10/10 would recommend read more

We were excited to try this new local restaurant. We got there about 10:30 with mouths watering for the biscuits and smoky gravy. It took our server a while to get to even take our drink order. I get it. You're new, many tables full and one large group seated after we arrived and another one coming. When our waitress arrived, she asked if this was our first time in and we told her it was. There was a large menu posted outside (same as the one we saw online) but were handed a one sheet, very limited menu, of which biscuits and smoky gravy were not on that list. The waitress told us immediately that they were out of biscuits. Wait. You're a breakfast/brunch place and you ran out of biscuits? Okay. Maybe you need to plan for a larger crowd on Saturday. So I got grits, bacon and a side of potatoes. My daughter got the French toast and sausage. Meanwhile these larger groups are placing their orders, etc. We waited about 15 minutes for our food. That's okay. I know you're having growing pains. But when we finally got our food, it was cold. All of it. I think it was served up but the waitress got so engrossed in all the other things happening she forgot to get out order. Was there no one there to run the food while hot? No one reminded her that her order was up? And we didn't even have silverware!! I got a knife and fork with no spoon for grits. No offer of butter or anything else. We had finished eating before we were even asked how we were doing. Should I have requested my food to be reheated? How long would that have taken. And who wants microwaved food when I came for fresh? I had to ask for the check. Our waitress asked if she could take the dirty plates away but not 'how was everything?' Maybe she didn't want to know and suspected it wasn't the best service she could have provided on first time guests. I gave her a 10% tip because I tip for service and normally give 20% or more! The place was clean and homey, tastefully decorated. It has potential but I'm not going to recommend to anyone or go back for maybe 6 'months to see if they can get it together. Touting 'no seed oils, no fructose, no GMO's' mean nothing if your service is poor and your food is cold. I would have told this to your face if you had asked, despite humiliating my daughter. I want you to succeed but you'll have to do a lot better to earn my repeat business. read more

Wonderfully friendly staff with a small town diner feel! Love the vibe! Coffee was fab and food was tasty! I was also so excited to see their all natural claims of no seed oils, etc. The owners are so sweet! Go check it out and support local small biz! read more