Paschal's Restaurant is a historic Atlanta soul food landmark famous for its 1947 fried chicken recipe and its pivotal role as a safe meeting place for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and civil rights leaders in the 1960s. So excited to come here! I got the peach cobbler ~$7 and the grilled chicken plate ~$16 and it was delicious. The chicken was a bit salty and the mac and cheese was delicious. Favorite was the corn bread and collard greens by far. The peach cobbler was very juicy and the flavors were amazing. Brought it back to California, couldn't be happier. Service was okay! Very busy. Found Paschals as I was looking for the best peach dessert. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I hate to write this but I feel like others should be aware. I had a terrible experience here and would strongly advise others to avoid it. I ordered the fried catfish, and it was immediately clear something was off, it tasted stale, like it had been sitting out under a warmer for far too long. Within hours of eating, I became extremely sick with what felt like food poisoning. Severe stomach pain, cramping, and overall discomfort completely ruined the rest of my day/night. Food safety should be the bare minimum at any establishment, especially in a busy airport where travelers rely on quick, reliable meals. This was unacceptable. I will never eat here again. read more

Every time I pass through the Atlanta airport, Paschal's is an absolute must-stop for me. The food is consistently outstanding--full of flavor, comforting, and truly satisfying every single time. On this visit, I enjoyed baked chicken, mac and cheese, and greens, all perfectly seasoned and delicious. I even placed a second order to take home--baked chicken with rice, green beans, and a piece of catfish à la carte--because it's just that good! What made the experience even more special was the exceptional service. Tasha went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect, and her warm, attentive attitude truly stood out. A fantastic experience all around--great food, great service, and a guaranteed stop every time I travel through Atlanta. Happy customer--thanks again, Tasha! read more

Paschal's - Bake chicken, rice and gravy, green beans, greens, 1 PC. of cat fish and leftover Mac and cheese from my previous meal - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Chicken was ahhhmazing! I'd get a bucket of it. Seasoned perfectly and fried just right. Sides: Top choice - sweet potatoes Just okay - Mac & cheese was decent but the cheese on top was a bit dark for my liking. Greens could have been better flavor wise and could use a little more cooking time as they still had a bit of bite to them. Cornbread was good but could be a bit softer and sweeter, but that's my personal preference. Looking forward to trying their actual restaurant in the city next time. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Really really enjoyed my meal at Paschal's, from the quick and sweet service (complete with an "is that all, sweetheart?") to the delicious fried chicken. I am not a fried chicken kind of gal, but I am a foodie and had googled good places to eat in the Atlanta airport during a long layover, and Paschal's came up as a must-have! It was conveniently in the concourse we were departing from, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered a two-piece fried chicken meal (dark meat) with the baked Mac and cheese and candied yams as my sides and I have no regrets. It was all delicious, and I would absolutely get it again. The one item I had any sort of complaint about was the cornbread which was just too dry, but hey, it was included/free! It feels tucked away but there are lots of tables around. When I went there was no line. If you're thinking about it, try it! read more

Paschal's - 1947 Fried Chicken 2 Pieces (dark meat) with baked Mac and cheese and candied yams sides, with corn muffin (included) - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I used to look forward to being in the B concourse at ATL because I could eat here. A true southern meat and three where it felt like everything was made fresh and the service was friendly. It has been a few years and I was excited to be there last night. I walked up and said hi and a cold response and practically an eye roll. I ordered a small mac & cheese to go. She filled the container about a 1/4 full and handed it over. I said thanks, did my payment go thru and got a uh huh. The mac and cheese was meh, the service was not hospitable and I have not been missing out. Plenty of other options. Such a shame ... read more

Paschal's - My1/4 filled mac & cheese for $5+ - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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3.5 out of 4 overall What keep this from being a 4 or 5 really is $.89 for a teaspoon of cheese for my grits. The cheese didn't melt because the grits were warm . 5/5 for the biscuits checks them out read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Chicken was seasoned nicely greens were a little bland. Cornbread was nothing special. Service was quick and courteous. There is open seating in a food court type atmosphere. $20 ish dollars with a lemonade read more

Paschal's - Two piece - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Some of the most divisive Yelp reviews I've ever read are about airport restaurants (others include nail salons and hotels). I honestly have never had any super awful experiences with airport food *knock on wood* and was happy with my experience at Paschal's, which I found while searching for spots to eat at ATL on a recent layover. It's located in a food court area with other options. I got the chicken tender plate with two sides - collard greens and mac and cheese. The price was decent for the amount of food I got. The employees were friendly and it was a super quick transaction which I appreciated. The chicken tenders were hot and fresh, tasty and not dry - a win in my book. The collard greens were very good, seasoned well and tender. The mac and cheese was just okay, not super flavorful. Overall a decent option for food and I'd eat here again. read more

Paschal's - Chicken tender plate - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

three piece fried chicken dinner for 1550, decent price for airport food. Includes two sides and cornbread. Collards were excellent, Black Eyed Peas so so, cornbread very pale with a lot of flour. Chicken was quite good but salty. There is Tabasco next to the checkout, if you need to Dr your food. read more

You can smell Paschal's great southern food across the food court. We enjoyed bacon and eggs, and even though it was breakfast, we also enjoyed a side of collard greens - we confirm that makes for a good breakfast! Thank you, Paschal's in Terminal B! read more

Our cross country travel took us from Portland, Oregon, and through Atlanta, before flying home to North Carolina. We had a 2-hour layover in Atlanta. After the normal bathroom stops, we began our walk to our next gate which was in the same terminal. We came to the center of Terminal B which included a directory of the food options available throughout the various terminals. My wife did a quick Google search as I scrolled through the airport directory. She checked the overall scores since eating at the airport is so hit or miss and usually not a great experience. Ultimately, she suggested Paschal's. We found it easy and it was located in the same terminal where we were. Since it was after 7pm, it was not very busy. We stood back and looked over the menu board behind the counter before approaching to order. My wife chose the three piece baked chicken meal with candied yams and green beans as her sides. I decided on the three fried tenders meal with green beans and mac and cheese for sides. Both meals came with a corn muffin. The young man behind the counter filled our to go containers and we paid. The total was approximately $33 with free fountain water. The green beans were the highlight for me, they were very tasty. The mac and cheese was baked with little flavor. My chicken tenders were crunchy on the outside but very dry on the inside. Thankfully, they gave me two packs of BBQ sauce for dipping. My wife enjoyed her meal more than I did and thought for "airport food " it was better than normal and it hit the spot. Although it satisfied our immediate needs, with so many other options we'll probably try something else next time. read more

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On yet another layover in Atlanta, I found myself here looking for something a little different. I ordered the fish meal with green and rice however they were out of the rice. They substituted Mac and cheese batter recommendation so I went with it. The fish was hot and not dried and out cooked well. Surprisingly well for a buffet style serving a style and the mass amounts they push out. The greens were nice and crisp but the Mac and cheese wasn't the best. For airport food on the go Paschal's has to be one of the best in the airport. read more

Paschal's - Fish dinner - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

One hour connection home from Orlando, I was at the Atlanta airport during dinner time. I first stopped at the sushi restaurant and no one greeted or helped me. So I went to Terminal B and stumbled upon Paschal's. Located in the corner of a row of restaurants, I was greeted by two friendly ladies. I ordered the 3 dark thigh and 2 drum sticks. The two sides I picked were green beans and collated greens. Everything for $16! The fried chicken was lightly battered, perfectly seasoned, crispy and juicy. I literally inhaled all 3 pieces. I think the lady next to me, eating a salad, thought I was having a seizure because I ate so quickly. The green beans were warm, light and perfectly seasoned. The new batch of collard greens brought out were also perfectly prepared. I really enjoyed my meal and now will be fully happy for the next 4 hours home. Definitely come here and enjoy their fried chicken. It's that delicious! read more

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Everything was really good I didn't know airport food could hit so hard! The greens were my favorite- perfectly cooked & amazing flavor read more

Paschal's - Pulled Pork Meal Paschal's Leafy Greens White Rice Corn Muffin - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is my 2nd time in Georgia for a limited time, and unfortunately I haven't had a chance to eat Southern food the way I wanted! This was a recommendation by a very close friend (hehe) who is from the South, esp since I didn't have time to go to a restaurant. First and foremost, easy to find and close to my gate! Score! Once arrived, menu was easy to order from. I ordered a 3 piece chicken (they didn't have breast so got a thigh) and my sides were collard greens and Mac and cheese. I also got a side of mashed potatoes and gravy. My mom got the St Louis ribs with sauce on the side with corn and Mac and cheese. Both plates had a cornbread muffin. YUM! Let me say-it was all gone! Either we were really hungry or the food was delicious! Well, it was BOTH and I am a believer of this establishment. I hope to try its stand-alone restaurant in Atlanta. The people were friendly and although this was in the airport, it was very convenient and easy esp. if you are craving Southern food! I can't really explain ambience because it is the airport but I'm sure the ambiance in the Atlanta restaurant is cool. The only hard part was the cost. The total was close to $50 for two people but for airport food- this is to be expected. I am able to go to the airport lounges, including the new Centurion lounge and Delta, and we actually did after for free. However, I still am so glad we went to Paschal's which says a lot!!! Can't wait to go again! stop by here when you get a chance! read more

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Always a staple in terminal B. Sometimes skip the sky club just to eat here. Friendly folks, hometown food, setting is ATL terminal so no frills just food that fills. read more

This was some of the best food I have ever eaten in an airport. Service was very efficient, which is very much appreciated in an airport, of course. There were a lot of meats and sides to choose from, and I liked that there were several vegetable options. I got the baked catfish with collard greens and candied yams; a corn muffin is included. I would probably not choose the candied yams next time, they were so sweet that maybe they could be called "yammed candy". They were delicious, actually, but something more savory would have been more satisfying. I know they are supposed to be sweet but...my expectations were exceeded in that regard. The fish and collard greens were excellent. The meal cost $14.49, which is a great value for an airport meal, or even for a meal elsewhere. There is a dining area nearby, a lovely woman there made sure we had napkins and she took our empty containers away. Honestly this was much better service than most restaurants seem to provide. All 4 of us loved our meals and would be happy to eat here again. read more

Paschal's - Baked fish meal with collards and sweet potatoes - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

For a quick and tasty Atlanta meal while in Hartfield-Jackson Airport, PLEASE stop by Paschal's, A Southern Tradition on Terminal B. Baked Chicken, Hamburger Steaks, mash and gravy, mac & cheese, peach cobbler, sweet tea, read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Price point is a little expensive but I didn't knock off stars because it's the airport so what do you expect? I ordered the half rack spare ribs with mashed potatos, gravy and collard greens. I also got the fried chicken with Mac and cheese and beans. This was my first time in Atlanta and I wanted to try real southern soul food. If that's what you're looking for Paschal's hits the spot! The chicken leg was extremely juicy and tender. The breast was kind of dry so next time I'd opt for the drumstick and thighs. The spare ribs were just okay but when mixed with their bbq sauce it's a game changer!! I loved the Mac and cheese too. Didn't think the other sides were particularly a standout. I think biggest standout items are the drumstick fried chicken and spare ribs with bbq sauce. I wanted to try a peach cobbler but it was over $6 so I passed. Overall, I would dine at Paschals again but prob the real restaurant and not at the airport for the full experience. read more

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While I enjoyed my meal, I was somewhat disappointed. Pascal is renowned for its soul food roots. The fried chicken was a bit dry and too salty for my taste. I've eaten at this Pascal's in the airport before and had a good experience. The line staff is always pleasant and inviting. It might have been just an off day for them, so if you're in the airport and need a decent meal, I recommend giving them a try. read more

Airport soulfood?! Yasssss and it was fresh and actually good! We ordered 2 meals, fried chicken and yams, greens, mac, & fried okra. Everything was pretty good. Hot and tasty. Seevice was fast and pleasant. Their prices aren't sky high surprisingly! My chicken needed some salt, but it's the airport they can't cater to me personally. I would definitely stop back in and I'll refer. read more

Paschal's - 3pc fried chicken dinner - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The service was kind and informative as I asked them if there was any meat in the collard greens and they answered (no- for all those vegetarians, pescatarians and the halal eaters-eat the fish lol). They also greeted me warmly. I got the fried cat fish with fried okra and collard greens comes with a corn muffin (drool can't wait to try) Happy that I got some soul food on my way home. Good airport choice for halal food seekers, pescatarians, and vegetarians, vegans alike as you can also have a selection of yummy vegetarian or vegan sides. read more

Passing through ATL from Miami. So I am on a bit of a food high. I look around the airport. There's usual airport stuff.... TGI Fridays... A coffee shop... An Asian restaurant... A Mexican place... Then I see this place There are a number of people in line so I'm figuring they know what they're doing. I decided to jump in too. I ordered fried chicken with two sides... One being macaroni and cheese... And the other mashed potatoes and gravy It's pretty easy to call yourself a soul food restaurant and not know what you're doing. The service was great, and the people were very friendly. I decided to try sides first because they often tell the real story. I took a bite of a mac & cheese, and it was some of the best restaurant mac & cheese I've ever had. Wow!!!! My thought..."the potatoes have to be bland because it would be impossible to match that flavor burst." Wrong. The potatoes were the best potatoes I have had at a quick serve spot. Now, on to the chicken. Would it wilt under the pressure of following the great sides? Nope. Three punch knockout. The chicken was perfectly cooked, juicy on the inside, crunchy on the outside and bursting with flavor. Now I need a nap. Thankful that my next flight is almost ready to board. If you are in ATL and want a very good meal....hit this place up! And sorry I didn't take a pic....I didn't expect them to be on yelp since it's the airport. And I crushed the meal before I realized that I needed to share how awesome this place is... Make sure you say hello to Tasha and Marcia....they are incredible! read more

T and I have eaten at Paschal's in Atlanta many times. Besides the civil rights significance of the restaurant, the food is really good. My husband made a beeline to Paschal's when he spotted it in Hartsfield Airport's food court . I conversely went to the yechy place in the neighboring stall. But enough about me. "How many stars?" I asked T. A whopping five for Paschal's. I piddled along with my 1.5 star meal. (All right! Enough about me.) He compared Paschal's mac and cheese to that which his southern mother made. (My mother's equivalent was lucshen kugel!) His icy cold sweet tea was apparently as good as his grandmother's. (I washed my meal down with tepid water leftover from the flight.). The fried chicken he said, was as good as Paschal's in town. (The vegetables constituting my meal were as good as um ..... Swanson's TV dinner.) So that's a recap of our respective meals. Can't wait till I'm home! read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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My go-to breakfast stop between early flights. Excellent fish and grits with a really good biscuit too. Hard to beat for an airport meal. Friendly people too, good southern hospitality. Way better than the chain places people lineup for... read more

Paschal's - Fish and grits - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Pros: Service was quick and efficient. Ambiance was an airport cafeteria, but I always love the Atlanta airport. Food was amazing. Just what I needed after a week in Japan. Good Southern food. Cons: No cons. They were out of a certain piece of chicken, but you can negotiate to get a good outcome on your plate. Tips: Get anything. It was all good. But whatever you get, get an addition side board of sides. Sides are always the best. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I landed in the familiar Atlanta Airport after over a week overseas, and the first thing I wanted was delicious Southern cuisine in the way only Atlanta can make it. So I did some digging on the best food in the airport, and I found Pascal's. The menu was exactly what I was looking for. Ambiance was normal for a counter service airport, service was also normal, let's get to the food. We got an order of the 1947 Fried Chicken 3 Pieces and a 4 Choice Vegetable Plate, because at places like this, the sides are the true star of the show. Chicken was bomb, of course. Fried crispy crispy and moist and juicy inside. Perfection. The cornbread muffins we got were crumby, but just moist enough to hold together. Good stuff. As for the sides, no complaints. The mac 'n' cheese was ooey gooey, with a nice crisp cheese crust mixed in throughout. Okra was fried just about as well as the chicken was. Very nice mash, green beans, and literally the perfect cole slaw. Chopped nice and fine, just the right amount of sweetness. Overall, I'm so glad I found this place. It's absolutely what I needed after 10 days of Japanese food. Thank you, Pascal. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Okay, so I get it, it's airport dining and you're kinda restricted to the options and hostage to the price of airport food. I walked past a few establishments serving breakfast operating under the assumption that a crowd typically equates to good food. At least better than a Wendy's breakfast or more of the such. Sadly I was mistaken. For $22.00 I got a scoop of marginally warm grits, two crispy but flavorless pcs of chicken, a biscuit so swimming it butter (as served) it was wet and a cool greasy pc of smoked sausage. I was disappointed.... Came to find out the line was not because of the quality of food, but the lag in service. Not a fan. read more

Probably the best food court option in ATL Concourse B. I came here because the other options are too common and I wanted some solid food at a good price. When you come here, expect a line because it is pretty popular during rush hour at the airport. But, the wait is worth it. Lots of southern food menu options. I opted for the chicken tender meal to make it easier to eat while sitting outside the gate. The food is hot and the sides are fresh. Highly recommended option if in this terminal. read more

Paschal's - Chicken Tenders, Black Eyed Peas, Mac N Cheese, Cornbread - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Pretty decent food for an airport. Waitstaff was efficient and personable. Breakfast time offers eggs, breakfast meats, biscuits, fried chciken and fish. The grits and biscuits were on point . Very reasonably priced. read more

I had an early morning layover in ATL. The ladies working here were so nice and attentive. I had the Southern breakfast and it was pretty good! I would come again. The price is right for an airport and service was fast! read more

The meal was good, the fried fish was very good. I had the fried fish meal with collard greens and black eyed peas. Both tasty, more salt than I like, but I prefer less salt in the food than 95% of restaurants typically us. Got the peach cobbler for desert. It was devastating. CANNED peaches in Georgia! The peach capital of the United States. Come on! At least use frozen peaches that were picked at peak ripeness. In spite of the canned peaches, I did enjoy the cobbler. The strong nutmeg and the slight saltiness of the crust go well together. Even if you have to raise the price, get fresh tasting peaches. Please! read more

If you have time and are near Terminal B, their fried catfish is worth the cook time, in my humble opinion :) My flight had a 1.5 hour layover in ATL so I stopped to get food before my next flight. The particular time of day, there wasn't a crowd of folks getting food so luckily my wait time wasn't that bad at all. The friendly employee took my order and she double checked that I didn't have to run to catch my next flight. I was very politely told that it would take 8 minutes for my fried catfish. As I waited, the cashier also assured me that my connecting flight is only one stop away from Terminal B, on the short train ride. I made a quick phone call and before i knew it, my fried catfish was ready!! Yes, this is in a Food Court. Yes, airport prices are high. But don't get it twisted, their fried catfish is tasty! Their collard greens were fresh and the black eyed peas were good too. This wasn't my first time getting catfish here, and it won't be my last. Their desserts are good too!! read more

Paschal's - Fried catfish, collard greens, black eyes peas, and cornbread - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Such a great option for airport food at ATL! Right away, I was impressed by the Southern hospitality exuded by the helpful staff. The fried chicken was so flavorful and crispy. The only disappointment was that they were out of a lot of types of chicken, like drumsticks. But it was all delicious. The slaw is also the opposite of bland, and the yams had an interesting spice profile- tasted like cloves or similar- very good. My husband thoroughly enjoyed the mac and mashed potatoes. Cornbread was a bit dry, maybe because it was an odd mid-afternoon time. I couldn't believe some people were getting Wendy's when this delicious place was right across the way! Would definitely return. read more

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Pachal was pretty good. The food is pre-cooked and on kept under heat lamps for fast service due to it being in the airport. I got the baked chicken which was fall off the bone good. It was tender, seasoned well, and baked to perfection. It came with 2 sides in which I got Mac & cheese which was good - a tad bit salty but edible, and I also got the greens which were bland, no seasoning at all. The greens were cooked without meat so I assume it to be vegetarian friendly. Service was fast and friendly. I'd come back. No pictures, sorry. read more

Gone way down. A simple bacon egg cheese biscuit just "dumped " into the box. Just not what it used to be read more

Paschal's - Bacon egg Biscuit poorly made - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This was probably the best airport food I've had ... the chicken was seasoned and fried to perfection. The greens and yams were pretty good as well. The price ($15) was extremely reasonable! read more

Paschal's - Fried chicken, greens, candied yams and cornbread. - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

By the low bar of airport food, Paschal's stands out by actually caring about the quality of their product and maintaining their reputation as an Atlanta institution. Fried chicken (earlier visit) was great, and the biscuits in the morning are flaky and buttery. Subtracting a star because it appears their food boxes are coated with PFAS read more

Paschal's - Bacon egg cheese biscuit sandwich - Excellent - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Very good soul food for "fast food", mac n cheese didn't "look" spectacular but boy was that a pleasant surprise! It was delicious! If I had time to go back for that, I would have! The greens & cornbread were a match made to marry LOL! THE chicken ( I did one fried & 1 baked) was perfectly seasoned & cooked! The cashier spoke so fast I had to ask for repeat, the server seemed slightly annoyed at my delay in choosing but maybe thats just airport "life"...hurry up and go! Either way, don't miss this spot in the corner! Definitely Southern comfort food! read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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