Warm informative reception by staff upon entrance and list of daily specials- the fried chicken, meatloaf , beet salad, sweet potatoes purée, collard greens and Mac and cheese were spot on- comfy casual setting made for a great dinner- excellent choice for a tasty upscale meat and three with the home made chef prepared quality - will definitely be back !! read more

The food and service was wonderful!! Very casual, laid back atmosphere!! The sweet potato purée was outstanding!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

Preacher Green’s - Fried chicken okra, sweet potato purée and biscuit!! Yummy! - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

I'm telling all my friends about this place! Great modern take on a meat and 3. What happened to all the meat and 3s? They are hard to find these days but this one is great ! Fried chicken -great! Fried catfish -great ! Smash burger - better than the other burger places ! Sides are all great as well. Collards are some of the best I've had in a restaurant setting. Salads are great too. ( Side and entree ) Service is good and fast as you order and pay at counter and then sit and wait for them to bring your food to the table. Then they continue to wait on you. Filling drinks and bringing you what you need. I feel like the owners are always in there working- making sure the place runs well. Talking to people, running food out. I always feel taken care of. This place is on our regular rotation. read more

I enjoyed my meal here. The price is a little more expensive than your average meat & 3. But the veggies are above the average place. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and made to feel welcome. I personally appreciate that they use compostable take out containers. We sat inside and were comfortable. I hope to come again sooner than later. read more

Preacher Green’s - Pineapple Upside Down Cake, yum yum!!! - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

My wife and I ate here with my son, his wife, and our 1-1/2 y/o grandson. I had the meatloaf. My wife had the fried chicken. Both were fantastic as were the sides. A great family experience. read more

Great food! Eat here for lunch all the time. The service is awesome as well. Haven't had a bad meal here yet. read more

Excellent food, great service. They do southern food, but not too heavy or greasy. Excellent.

We tried Preacher Greens and it was delicious. It is located across the street from the new Kroger. They have indoor and outdoor seating . It's a casual southern style restaurant where you order at the counter and it is served to you at your table. Meals include one or two sides with either a biscuit or cornbread . Portion sizes could be a little bigger . Owner is local and was available to assist his staff and talk to the customers which is nice to see these days. Wish you continued success. read more

Tried Preacher Green's for the first time after church and had a wonderful experience. Great Food! Amazing Service! Very Clean and Organized. read more

How can you get a lukewarm piece of overly fried chicken unless they cook it ahead of time and throw it under a heat lamp upon order? The sides are a slight bit better than canned. Ridiculous prices for uninspired food. Want authentic soul food and delicious fried chicken? Try Food for the Soul. read more

Counter service with awesome restaurant-style service. Our food came out in no time and it was really easy to order off the menu. The chicken was crispy and the biscuit was super soft. They also provide glass service for alcoholic beverages! Will train and the manager was very caring about every guests' experience when I was there. Very generous servings as well! Will definitely go again. read more

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The Food here is awesome. The staff is magnificent and I'm most definitely gonna return.

The food wasn't freshly cooked , needs cornbread if cooking soul southern food . The chicken was cold . Don't spend ur money there no worth 25.00 a person. read more

Located in the east side of Athens, Preacher Green's serves up an outstanding rendition of traditional Southern food. The menu at Preacher Green's boasts a delightful array of Southern classics, each dish crafted with a meticulous attention to authenticity and flavor. The country fried steak is a masterpiece of simplicity and flavor. Accompanying the steak is a generous ladle of creamy white gravy, a classic Southern touch that enhances both texture and taste. The gravy's velvety smoothness and savory notes complement the hearty steak, creating a harmonious marriage of flavors that leaves you longing for more. Beyond the exceptional cuisine, the ambiance at Preacher Green's is warm and welcoming, reflecting the genuine Southern hospitality that accompanies every dish. I was very well planning my next visit before I had even finished my meal. read more

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Our second visit to Preacher Greens is just as great as our first. The staff are polite and the service is excellent. This food is homemade good Southern food just like grandma made. The collards are fresh and seasoned well, the vegetables are fresh and tasty. And you can't beat the price. Great place for dinner. read more

Great food great menu. I ordered a beet salad and chicken salad sandwich. Both were very fresh and delicious. Service was also exemplary. As I am disabled, I was offered a menu and table service immediately upon entering the establishment. My only qualm is the plastic To-Go containers. But, I was told that I can bring my own containers in the future. Preacher Greens is a very Athens/independent type of restaurant. Was bustling with a diverse group of customers. Cannot wait to go back and order from the dinner menu. read more

Great little southern kitchen, in the old Turtle's Records space. I had the fried chicken sandwich and fries, with tea. Homemade potatoes were great, and the chicken was crispy but tender, the best combination! read more

Preacher Green’s - Fried chicken sandwich with fries and tea. - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

Truly, a great value and five star dining experience. I have not been to a restaurant with such kind and attentive staff. I ordered my food to go was ready within 10 minutes. When I got to the restaurant, there was an employee standing towards the front greeting and opening the door for every customer that entered/exited. When I went to the togo counter one of the employees took every go box out of the bag and insured everything item was correct. I have never experienced such diligence in ensuring quality service. I ordered the barbecue sandwich- very high-quality meat and the vinegar sauce pairing was AMAZING. I wish I had taken a picture before- but it looked so good I forgot. The best part about this meal was how good it made me feel after even though it wasn't the most healthy option. For the price this place is an absolute winner! Please give it a try!! read more

Preacher Green’s - Southern Near Me - Athens, Georgia

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late lunchers need hot fresh food also. I went in around 2 pm. I ordered the fried chicken sandwich and fries. Both were lukewarm at best and not fresh. The sandwich is huge though and quite crispy and would have been fabulous fresh out of the fryer. read more

Decided to try this place again after the recent reviews about the bigger portions sizes. I was greeted at the door which was nice and all of the staff was friendly. I will say the sizes of the sides have increased since my last review. As you can see though, the cat fish was incredibly small portion considering the $21 price. I will say there was a good amount of sweet potato chips and mashed potatoes though. The catfish was not crispy but tasted okay. The mashed potatoes were average comparable to kfc. My boyfriend got the fried chicken, Mac and cheese, and collard greens, none of which were any better than kfc (actually extremely similar in taste and texture). The toast tab website said that the fried chicken was 1/2 chicken but he only got a thigh. The biscuit is fluffy and nice. Wish it came with jelly or butter though. I also got a carrot cake cupcake which was $3 and was incredibly delicious with toasted walnuts on top. If I were to return, I would only get the sweet potato chips (super thin, crispy, and flavorful!) and the cupcake and get the rest of the meal at a much cheaper price from kfc down the road. I haven't tried their other meat options or their sides but they do have some unique selections which I would be down to try in the future if I get a craving for pot roast or meatloaf. Overall would avoid the fried chicken and catfish as they are very overpriced for what you get but maybe explore their other options and definitely try out the sweet potato chips. read more

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The coldest and worst food I have ever had in this town, and some of the most expensive also $26. For one breast two sides amd biscuits and small sweet tea. Negative 5 stars. Virgo painting read more

What an amazing find on the east side. I walked in and was immediately greeted with a smile. This place makes you feel like family as soon as you enter. I had the salmon, collard greens and a goat cheese salad. I felt great after finishing everything and will definitely return on my next visit. read more

Had a great lunch after tennis. We sat outside and really enjoyed the food. I had the meatloaf sandwich which was a very generous serving size. All the food is homemade and it taste like it! Others had salmon blt,chicken salad on a croissant, and a huge smash burger plus sweet potato chips. They are closed on Mondays. Lunch is from 11-3 dinner 5-9. Give them a try you will be very happy you did. Sorry no photos we ate it all!!!! read more

Impressively mediocre. Wouldn't go back as I don't think the food was bad but certainly didn't reflect the price. I could go somewhere half as expensive and get food twice as good. read more

The food was great. I had the best fried chicken, bristle sprouts and beat goat cheese salad. The portions were large so I had another meal for dinner. The owner was so personable and gave us the history of preacher green name. I hope to take my whole family back to enjoy this gem. read more

My husband saw on Nextdoor a recommendation for Preacher Green's. We decided to try it and it was well worth it! The food was delicious. A main 2 sides and a biscuit! I got the pot roast and my husband got meatloaf. We don't live in Athens full time but we will definitely be back! Paul, one of the co owners, was very friendly. Service was excellent. read more

Food was fresh and very tasteful staff was very polite and good customer service atmosphere is excellent, I had the double smashed burger it was prepared well and juicy and tasted delicious read more

Just visited Preacher Green's for the first time and it certainly won't be the last. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The food was excellent! Meatloaf, Mac & Cheese, and collards were very good. Customer service was outstanding. May become one of my "go to spots" read more

Best meat and 3 my wife and I have ever eaten, and we're both old as dirt. That's sayin' sumthin'

I inadvertently crashed their pre-opening dinner for friends and family and, instead of embarrassing me, they fed me! And they fed me WELL. Helpful and friendly staff, with hands-on owners. They have a variety of meats and fish, with an exceptional list of side veggies. My husband and I enjoyed salmon (perfection), meat loaf (could have used a tad more mushroom gravy), beet salad, asparagus (thin and tender stalks), broccoli and fried okra (just-right crispy coating). Servings were generous and hot. Delicate seasonings; not over-salted. Special shout out to the biscuits! Please help me keep these guys in business. I live nearby and I'm planning to eat there frequently. They are a little difficult to spot from the street. They are the far right business in a strip mall behind Taco Bell. read more

Food and service were both great! Everything tasted fresh and the portion sizes were generous. Will be returning.

First time to Preacher Green's tonight and I have to say it was very good Southern food. We went late but they welcomed us in and made conversation a couple times while we ate. It's open with tables and booths. A little echoy, I'm sure it can get loud when the place is packed but with the food as good as it is, that would not deter us. Service was great as well. We had the Country fried steak with a couple veggies (the green beans and chicken mull were fantastic) and southern fried chicken with mashed potatoes and collard greens. Again, if you like Southern food/comfort food, this is a great choice! read more

Everything was perfect. The meatloaf was the best I had ever eaten and the beat salad was outstanding. Service was excellent. My only complaint was the servings were huge and because of other errands we were unable to take with us. We will definitely return. read more

Great food in a nice casual atmosphere. Friendly staff who opened up for us even though we arrived a few minutes before opening time. I had the fried trout and my husband had the meatloaf. Both were amazing, I should have taken a picture but it was so good the food was gone by the time I left. Chocolate pudding was also delicious, would love to see a banana pudding option! read more