Never in my life did I think I would rate a restaurant at the airport but here we are. It's in the middle of Terminal B which is pretty busy but it's worth it. I ordered a salmon, egg and cheese sandwich. My GOODNESS!! It was amazing. The salmon wasn't dry, they weren't stingy with it. It was seasoned to perfection. The avocado was fresh, the eggs didn't taste like they were powdered they were good. This sandwich was AMAZING: they give you a side of fresh potatoes and they had the perfect amount of sea salt. To say I was pleasantly surprised would be an understatement. This sandwich was amazing. I hope my flight back gives me enough time to visit again. read more

For several years we avoided this counter cafe with NO seating - mistake.... So the ambience is a negative; the bright friendly service is a Plus Southern Cooking, soul food, comfort food Better than average airport food, and sometimes the community dining area works ior not.... Yes - IF we do not have time for Plane Train and a more formal experience read more

This is the best airport food I have ever had in my entire life: copious, delicious, and reasonably priced. I am a frequent domestic and international traveler and this is above and beyond from flavor and speed to service. When I fly through ATL in the future I will add extra time to stop at this terminal! read more

When I fly through ATL, I usually don't have enough connection time for a big meal. On 14AUG2024, I had a longer connection time and got fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, and black eyed peas. It was all delicious. The service was very fast and the prices were very reasonable! I will definitely consider Pascal's on my next trip through ATL. read more

One of the best options for a traditional southern food taste. Menu has been reduced but continues to offer the staples of fried chicken, macaroni and cheese, etc. Good location close to downtown away from major traffic, unless a home Falcons game. Easy valet parking, difficult parking otherwise. Rooms to rent for large parties. Onsite DJ on certain days. Whether visiting the city or a resident, a good choice for consistent southern food. However, I advise against the green beans which are more like skinny string beans (catered style) that reminded me of asparagus, unless that is your preference. Online ordering for pick-up is also a great option. read more

This was my order today. I always stop and grab a plate here while traveling. Today I waited fifteen minutes for them to change over from breakfast to lunch. I ordered collard greens, mac n cheese and yams. I was told that it was going to take another fifteen minutes on the cornbread. I said never mind on the cornbread. This was ordered at Terminal B. When I got to my terminal which was Terminal C. I sat down to enjoy so I thought enjoy my veggies plate. Only to find out that the yams were not done and the mac n cheese was cold as ice. I thought bringing out food to setup for lunch the food would be completely done and HOT not so. I guess I'll have to try something else when traveling through the airport in Atlanta. read more

Paschal's - Cold mac n cheese and yams not done. - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Unusually short line on a Wednesday morning for breakfast. ATL Food court terminal B. Usually there's room to sit, unless the bar in the food court is hopping. Inexpensive for an airport location. Biscuits are not too greasy, which is often my problem with southern biscuits. Consistent fare. The servers don't take no guff--make sure you know your choices or meat and side when you order. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I've just had the perfect fried chicken! My book club met at Paschal's because it is mentioned so often in the book we read, "The Love Songs of W.E.B. DuBois". After reading up a bit I also loved the rich history of the restaurant. My expectations were high. But seriously, their 1947 fried chicken is perfection. It honestly may only be seasoned with salt. The crispy batter is not too thick which I liked and the meat (breast) was so juicy and tender... I picked at it until there was nothing left. Our server Tomeka F. was so genuine and kind. She recommended the Brussel sprouts as a side and they are delicious. The mac and cheese is a traditional baked, very good. The restaurant is huge. Valet parking is super convenient. I am in love with this place and can't wait to bring my husband. read more

Although I was looking forward to trying the food at Paschal's for dinner, unfortunately the food I had was not good, and not tasty. A lot of it seemed bland and overcooked. Fried okra was dry. read more

Omg this food is delicious o got the chicken. Greens. Black eyed peas. And yams The service is so friendly and warm I loved it read more

With southern cuisine, Paschal's is going to be a local hit in the Atlanta Airport. I frequent them for breakfast. The hot service line keeps moving so the eggs don't get stale. I have had a hard biscuit or two. Their meats are my least favority. This is one of the few places you can get grits, even better theirs are smooth and creamy. (I sweeten mine with honey, not a cheese person.) There is almost always a friendly face behind the counter but occassionaly someone is not very responsive to converstation. With the pandemic, don't forget to ask for jelly/honey/hot sauce before leaving the line. read more

Paschal's - Egg breakfast - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Damn good sweet potato pie Great service Fast too Next time I'm changing planes in ATL I will stop again! read more

Great service with a smile. We saw fried okra on the menu and I knew he was sold! Got the 3 piece fried chicken meal (2 sides collard greens and fried okra, comes with cornbread not sweet style), and I got a side of the baked mac and cheese (more homestyle, a little on the creamy vs cheesy side). He loved the fried chicken, a little salty but flavorful breading and moist. read more

Paschal's - fried chicken, collard greens, fried okra, cornbread, mac n cheese - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Paschal's is my go to in B terminal. I get the fried fish, collards, and either yams or mac n cheese. The corn muffin comes with it. For only $15 this is a great deal. Ask for the hot sauce behind the register for your greens and fish. The ladies working the counter are always really nice and handle the line quickly. I usually mount up to the Sam Adams bar with a bev like a nice wine to go with the fish. Pretty great local experience. read more

Not the pillar of healthy food at ATL, however if you would like some Southern fixings it is a place where you can get your fill. On my quick stop I had baked chicken, collards w mash potatoes and some gravy + cornbread. It was delicious but the chicken was a bit anorexic Looking. Flavour was good and there are Lots of unhealthier options just the portion size for the price was a bit to be desired. read more

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On business travel with a layover in ATL, I searched online for "Best ATL Airport Restaurants": Paschal's was on multiple lists. And, if you're going to be in the South, why not eat Southern cuisine? Enter: The fish (baked catfish) meal, with candied yams, macaroni & cheese, and corn muffins. I assumed that I'd get fried catfish...but it was baked, and though I ate it, i was a little disappointed. The sides were very tasty, especially the candied yams! The corn muffins were a tad bit dry: wish I had some honey butter or jelly to give them some moisture. Of course, I topped it all off with a sweet tea, which was sweet enough to give you diabetes...and that's a good thing in this case because it was just that good! The employees weren't as friendly as I'd like. They weren't disrespectful or rude, but also didn't appear to be engaged. I mean, you're working in the busiest airport in the world and encounter many travelers: It'll be nice to extend some "Southern hospitality" to these weary travelers. read more

Paschal's - Paschal's: A Southern Tradition - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Layover in Atlanta (where I lived at one time) I was thrilled to find soul food/southern comfort food, what ever you call it, it was incredible. The surprise was the Southern hospitality that seemed to burst out of this little place and fill their corner of the airport. The service was excellent and a charming airport employee found us a nice table and entertained us. I had the side dish plate and could not have been more pleased. read more

The first thing I hit into was the Mac and cheese.. I was impressed... next I but into the yams and I was simply blown away... I was so ready to give this place 5 stars.. but then I bit into the little cornbread and the excitement left.. there wasn't a lot there.. just bread.. next I tried the chicken and I feel like maybe I could've been better if it was hot or at least warm... They display the food behind a window and it is mouthwatering to look at.. the person dishing the food could've been a lot nicer but I understand they were busy.. she was mean lol But all in all I would probably come back.. especially for the yams.. maybe just for the yams read more

Paschal's - Chicken combo - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Everything was okay. Decent value considering you're at the airport. Not a terrible choice if you want something in between fast food and a restaurant. The chicken meal comes with 2 sides (which strangely isn't posted anywhere and you just have to ask). read more

I stopped by here on my trip from LA to Hartford. I grew up in Houston, so I know good southern food. I have to say that my meal here definitely hit the spot. I got the fried chicken (dark meat, of course) with macaroni and cheese and greens. The chicken was tender and juicy, with the right amount of batter to make the skin nice and crispy. The sides weren't as good as the chicken, but they were still very decent, especially as far as airport food is concerned. I would definitely recommend it. read more

Very promising sounding menu, with your favorite southern dishes available with a meal or as a side. Collard greens, Mac and cheese, black eyed peas, cornbread, sweet potato pie and fried chicken. This certainly caught my attention, even at such a high price point. $15 and up is quite a bit, even at an airport. Well, unfortunately the food was over cooked, tasted old, a bit bland and skimpy on the portions. Had high hopes, but I would say avoid this place, for with all its promise, it does not deliver. read more

I have yet to experience truly top-tier airport cuisine, but Paschal's is better than most I've been to. The pulled pork, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese were all above airport average, but the portions were the real issue. Paying $17 for a relatively small plate of pulled pork with a side of mashed potatoes feels pretty bad, but it is the airport. Looking past the size, the quality of the food wasn't bad. read more

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If I'm on an early flight out of Atlanta flying out of concourse B, I always stop in at Paschal's for breakfast. Depending upon how much time I have will determine what I'll order. If I have a little bit of time I'll just get a breakfast sandwich like the sausage and egg biscuit with no cheese. If I have more time I'll get the Sunrise Special which is eggs, biscuit, sausage, and morning potatoes or grits. There are some substitutions in there that you can get but that's about what I normally get. Everyone at Paschal's is very friendly and they try their best to get your own your way quickly. read more

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I was actually heading to Popeye's when I came across this place. So I decided to give them a try. Considering how busy this place was the customer service was still top notch. I ordered the chicken plate with coleslaw and corn with a catfish fillet on the side. Everything was pretty good. The baked chicken breast was flavorful and moist. The coleslaw and corn were really good also. I'd come here again on a return trip. read more

Paschal's - Baked chicken breast,fried wing,catfish,corn and coleslaw. - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Amazing food. Fantastic service. I'm gluten free and they immediately knew what that was and what I could and couldn't eat. The collard greens reminded me of my time in Alabama. It was a lovely experience. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Wonderful southern food at the airport. You know this is the place to go when airport and airline staff line up. Unfortunately there are not many breakfast and coffee offerings in the airport when I went in July. So the line for Paschals was long. It did move, but it could have been faster. They seemed to struggle with keeping up with the demand for food. The servers were friendly and went above and beyond. The food was outstanding. Fresh biscuits, crispy bacon, and delicious sausage for breakfast. I'll be back when I'm in the airport. read more

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Food was ok. Mashed potatoes and black eyed peas were the best things we ordered. Green beans w and chicken tenders we're just ok. It was 9pm, but staff seemed a bit tired and not wager to serve. Cashier was extremely kind and pleasant. She even fixed a to go cup of pepper sauce for me. Wish they had still had okra but they had run out and weren't making anymore. Meal was $40 for 2 meals and 2 drinks. I was also charged extra for corn bread because I only ordered a veggie plate. ‍ read more

Paschal's - Found a quiet seat by the window to enjoy our meal before heading home. - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

The food is soooo good and the service was friendly, felt like I was talking to my auntie and cousin in the kitchen! I ordered the 3 piece chicken with Mac and cheese, candied yams and green beans and peach cobbler as dessert. Tried a little of everything before boarding my flight. I can't wait to land to really dig in. If you are in concourse B in the Atlanta airport or have a long layover, make this your stop! read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I had a layover in Atlanta and I need to grab some breakfast. I order the catfish, eggs, and grits. I loaded up my fried catfish with hot sauce. It was pretty good for Airport breakfast. read more

Amazing food that will have your mouth savoring for more and more. A must place to eat and being a host of friends with large appetites.

Stopped here after my flight, the line was super long so I assumed it must be good. Boy was I wrong. I will say, the black eyed peas were actually really good, hence the two star rating instead of one. And the cornbread muffins were...acceptable. Pretty much any cornbread item should be delicious, though, and these were just decent. Anyways, the positives stop there. My order was a chicken tender meal with macaroni and cheese and black eyed peas as my side (it came with the two cornbread muffins; they were out of biscuits). The seasoning on those chicken tenders was just...weirdly inconsistent. I got one tender that was on the bland side, another overdid it on the salt and the third was just seasoned *weird*. The chicken wasn't dry, which is all the positive I can say about it but it was actually so moist that upon my first bite, water came out of the chicken tender, which was...unappetizing, to say the least. Barbecue sauce and ranch are the only two options for sauce with the tenders, and the ranch they serve is buttermilk that is really strong in the buttermilk flavor. This is a matter of personal taste but buttermilk ranch always just tastes to me like someone let the ranch expire, so when I got it thinking it was regular ranch it was not a good surprise. But the macaroni and cheese...the macaroni and cheese. Eighteen years ago, I was at a friends house, and I was served macaroni and cheese that is burned into my memory as the worst macaroni cheese I'd ever had in my entire life. Macaroni and cheese can be okay rather than excellent, but it can't be gross, right? No, that day I learned it truly can be. That day was once the day I had the worst macaroni I'd ever eaten. Once. It is no longer. I can barely describe this macaroni and cheese, it is almost traumatic. The texture wasn't even the bad part, even though it was bad. I *don't* like my noodles al dente for the most part but these were so overcooked they were falling apart. But the sheer horror of the flavor...what the heck is in it? Old socks? Mold? Motor oil? Whatever it was, it was the most bizarre and unappealing taste, I had to chug water right after this, or I could have been sick. Overall: don't do it. Love yourself, walk away. read more

Paschal's - Black eyed peas, chicken tenders, corn muffins, macaroni and cheese :( - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Between Paschal's in Concourse B and One Flew South in Concourse E, the ATL airport is a great place to eat! The original Paschal's was opened in downtown Atlanta in 1947 and became a prominent gathering place for celebrities, movers, and shakers during the civil rights movement. You can (and should!) read all about its history online. The portions are large. The pulled pork is great. Wonderfully juicy. The fried chicken is good. The green beans are some of the best I've had in 2020. The collards are nice and they have pepper vinegar at the counter that you can drizzle on top. Next time, I'll try the candied yams. read more

I almost went to Bojangles, being from the west coast where good southern food is few and far between. I saw Paschals, saw what people were ordering, noticed the staff were chill, and took a chance. So glad I did. I have no room for more food. I ordered the chicken tenders meal and got Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes, and a cornbread that came with the meal. Very tasty and glad I hit them up. It was probably the same price, maybe cheaper than bojanges or Popeyes with better food. read more

Surprisingly delicious for airport food! I got the fried chicken (dark meat) with corn, mac n cheese, and a biscuit. I wouldn't recommend getting the corn. It didn't have any taste and reminded me of leftovers. But everything else was great! Chicken was crispy and moist, well seasoned. Biscuit wasn't too dry, especially when I drizzled honey on it. Mac n cheese wasn't bland, pretty cheesy. I wanted one last taste of southern fried food before I left and this hit the spot! read more

Paschal's - Fried chicken with corn and Mac n cheese - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

It's hard to rate food since I have been to the original Paschal's many times. I guess for Southern food at the airport, It's pretty good. I get it every time I fly in to the Atlanta airport the service is always fast since the food is readily available read more

Love this place, Good Fried chicken and some of the best greens, not to mention the absolute best Candied yams I've ever had, ever. Went there for lunch last time I had a connection here, most of the line were people that worked at the airport. Always a good sign. read more

True Southern Food-Airport style Have to get the grits and the biscuits and gravy -somehow the grits here are always the perfect consistency. Perfect seasoning with cold cheese sprinkled on top, and the grits not warm enough to melt the cheese (that's the airport style). Drinks are not cold or chilled, more stores in the cold box-but good. Food was honeyed and buttered bettered than expected. Made for a great travel break. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Hi, I decided to give it another try , this time I'm very glad I did The Food was FRESH THE WHOLE ENTIRE LINE, I would like to Thank the Staff for there hard work as a team the line was long but fast, never seen a team works so efficiently, very pleasant and Suggestive Selling they are very good at it ,My family was Very HAPPY the food was WELL SEASON My Husband couldn't believe the food was delightful even My kids was happy THANK YOU GWEN,SHANTA ,MARQUETTA,LASOYA AND we can't forget about the Cooks Awsome Awsome ,I DO RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO TRY THERE BREAKFAST AWSOME read more

After reading reviews, I tried this place while on a layover in ATL airport. Idk if the food is pose to be homemade???? I ordered the baked chicken, greens, Mac n cheese and black eye peas. Whole plate went in the trash. Maybe I caught them on a bad day. No need for break dwn as everything didn't taste good. Oooo the sweet tea was good. read more

Paschal's - Southern Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I'm a researcher. Before our flight out of Savannah and into Atlanta, I scoped out all the food establishments within the Concourses (A and B) of our flights. Boom! Paschal's. Paschal's was easy to find, had a minimal line, and their staff was friendly and efficient. Our flight got into ATL around four in the afternoon, so I'm pretty sure they were about to shut it down for the day. It looked that way, anyway, with the near empty steam trays. Fortunately, they had everything my southern upbringing heart desired. I was set on the four vegetable plate and an ala cart chicken leg before I was redirected by the lovely lady fixing the plates when she asked if I was sure because one leg was $5. Oh. Dang.... Okay. Plan B: "May I get a 2 piece fried, dark meat, with mac and cheese and fried okra." then I got greedy and diverted. Plan C: "Oh! An extra side of collard greens, please." Yes. At the register, they had all the necessary add-ins for folks who enjoy a very well-seasoned meal. (For example, I like my greens with plain white vinegar AND a couple shakes of pepper vinegar.) Collard Greens: Perfect. There was enough bite to the tender greens to keep them from being slimy and were seasoned well. Fried Okra: Corn meal coated and crunchy. I wish I had added some dashes of pepper vinegar on top. Macaroni and Cheese: Baked with a cheese top. Kinda shiesty on the scoop. Good flavor. One of the better I've had in a while. None of that fancy Gruyere or Gouda cheese my kids don't go for yet. Cornbread: some butter would've been nice to slather all over it. They were dry. Don't expect "yankee cornbread" as my dad called it; these aren't sweet. Have a drink on hand, just sayin'. Fried Chicken: Dark meat and dark batter, it wasn't light and golden like the pictures online. It looked over cooked and tasted that way, too. I thought it was dry and only ate half the thigh, reserving the rest of the thigh and drumstick to bring home for my husband. He loved it as is, but wasn't biased by the pictures. It should be noted that we took our meals with us on the plane and didn't get to enjoy it hot. It was about two hours after takeoff when we tore into them. [I'm not keen on reviewing/eating take out because the meal isn't served as it was intended and often times there is carry over cooking, condensation, and other things that aren't accounted for, and alter the experience, once the meals are consumed. Having said allllllll of that, I was at the airport with less than forty-five minutes between flights... I'll jump off my soapbox now.] Side story: So, while on the plane, enjoying our food, my friend says, "The chicken was good. It wasn't too spicy." I wish I had a picture of my face. I sincerely thought there was a third option outside of baked and fried that I wasn't privy to and felt all the way jipped. "Spicy? There was a spicy option?" Then I wish I had a picture of her face. "Yeah, it was a little spicy, but still good. It wasn't too much." that's when I cackled because she went on about how she doesn't do condiments and serves everything dry and unseasoned. I love her, my dry as a Triscuit friend. We talked about Atlanta being a fun trip to eat our way through. When that happens, I will definitely make my way into the restaurant and eat their offerings, served up hot and fresh, the way the Paschal brothers intended. If you find yourself in Concourse B, or have a long layover that leaves room for wandering, give this regional treasure a try. If you have the time, read the brothers' backstory, too. read more