Thelma's Kitchen is that stop you MUST take!…read more The food was excellent and our hostess - Krystal was amazing! Can't find hospitality like hers- rare gem!

Great food and service! Highly recommended to sample southern cuisine. Great ambiance to enjoy your…read moremeal.

A HIDDEN GEM The baked chicken/ greens/ slaw over the top…read moreLunch mate had Fried Chicken /greens/ squash medley We both commented should have come here sooner. I'll be venturing that menu DELOYSH!!! By Kroger on Glenn/Dean

In Auburn Alabama you have to break from the college circle to find a Southern Soul food spot…read more Southern & Savory is a local hit. I went on a Sunday just before the church let out. The line was long and moving. The service is of southern kitchen, expect someone screaming "next" at the cash register. The menu is at the front by the register, in chalk, so it gets updates throughout the day. While ordering you are informed which items are sold out. Seating is sparse and 1st Come 1st Serve. I ordered the chicken plate. The chicken was crispy, seasoned and juicy - Perfectly fried. All of the sides were good except the cornbread. Just skip tasting the cornbread it will ruin the meal. Overall, it's Southern Soul food; however seating and dynamic menu presents the most challenge in making it an enjoyable experience.

As good as Soul Food can be. We use to stop here about 6 times a year when traveling through now it…read moreis about once a year...and oh, how we miss it. We ordered two Meat & 2's and both consisted of A Big Fat Fried Chicken Breast, Black-Eyed Peas and Mac n Cheese. As always the chicken was cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside with that perfect fried chicken skin and totally moist meat. The mac n cheese was very moist, not really runny and the texture was the perfect chew. No mushiness and no hard noodles. The black-eyed peas were out of this world good. They had a bit of spice in them and cooked good ole' Southern Style...cooked! We ate and ate until there was not more room. We gladly took our left overs for another wonderful meal. As we were leaving I said, oh, no "I forgot to take pictures. So I went and broke in line and took a couple of the cafeteria style food that everyone was so patiently waiting to be served. The staff works extremely hard. The restaurant is very clean. And the food is absolutely delicious. They do take togo orders and sometimes the line is out the door. They are closed on Saturdays. Highly recommend one try if in the area. Prices have remained relatively low while other places have increased their prices drastically. Our two meals which included drinks and tax was about $21. You can still buy a whole fried wing for under $2...it is $1.95.

How I love being at an event with a hot lunch! I was at Auburn U for an event and lunch was from…read morethis restaurant. I had the fried chicken plate with 2 sides and a roll. Also came with a huge wedge of cake. The chicken was very flavorful and fried well. The green beans were tasty as well. I wasn't a fan of the cake..a bit dry. And who doesn't love a creamy Mac n cheese. I had heard great things about the food here so I was glad I was finally able to try it. They lived up to their reputation.

Five Stars for Gladys' Kitchen in Americus!If you want authentic, locally owned and operated soul…read morefood, this mom-and-pop gem is a must-visit.Just a heads up on timing: they officially open at 11 AM, but today (Sunday) the doors opened at 11:55 AM once the kitchen had all the scratch-made food ready to go. There was already a crowd waiting out front, which is always the best sign of a great local restaurant! It is a cafeteria-style setup with an amazing Sunday lineup. They had both fried and baked chicken, fried pork chops, turnips, rice, black-eyed peas, mac & cheese, fried green tomatoes, steamed okra, and dressing. I had the fried chicken along with the turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and fried green tomatoes. Every single bite was fresh and delicious. The greens and black-eyed peas completely stole the show--easily some of the best I've ever tasted. The friendly staff keeps the line moving smoothly. Don't let a slight opening delay deter you; the food here is absolutely worth the wait!

Gladys' Kitchen is a staple in the community, synonymous with Southern hospitality and comfort…read morefood--and they did not miss! From the moment we walked in, it felt like visiting your favorite aunt's house on a Sunday after church. The food was hot and fresh, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Everything was well-seasoned, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The dressing was a tad dry but still flavorful. The collard greens may have been cooked with pork, which I don't eat, so I didn't have them--but I did taste them. They were finely cut, well-seasoned, and definitely not from a can. As I was leaving, I was asked about my experience, and I later realized I was speaking with Ms. Gladys herself. She was sitting in the lobby, observing and ensuring that everyone had a great dining experience. I highly recommend this place for both the food and the hospitality. This feels like "down home"

Delicious Southern Soul Food & the best Cakes in the area! The Customer Service is always on point!read more

This place right here!!!!! Have you ever had something so good you literally​ wanted to slap yo…read moremomma??? well,​ thank GOD my momma wasn't with me that day! lol This place is definitely​ a hidden gem, I've​ passed​ by it so many times and I'm​ kicking myself for it. The restaurant​ is really small and has limited parking, most people park across the street. Now before I get started I'm​ just gonna tell you, get there early! I mean as soon as they open because they sell out quick...​ I mean with food that good its quite understandable​. Also,​ food is cooked fresh, so prepare to wait a little bit but trust me its worth it... and the portions they give you are so generous​. When I go I normally get baked chicken, stuffing, mac and cheese, and collard greens. The baked​ chicken is beyondddddd moist, juicy and flavorful​. The mac and cheese made me wanna go back to the kitchen and see if my grandma was working there... the collard greens were cooked just right! and the stuffing​ made me feel like I was having Thanksgiving​ dinner. This is by far is some of the best soul food I've​ ever had. Now if you'll excuse I'm​ on my way there​ now before they sell out​.

Absolutely Delicious Southern Comfort Food!…read more Buckner's Restaurant is a true gem! The fried chicken was absolutely delicious--crispy, golden, perfectly seasoned on the outside, and tender and juicy on the inside. Every side dish was just as impressive. The coleslaw was fresh and flavorful, the potato salad was creamy and delicious, and the stewed tomatoes had that wonderful homemade Southern taste. The green beans were seasoned perfectly, and the cornbread was warm, buttery, and the perfect complement to the meal. And then there was the blueberry cobbler--absolutely amazing! Sweet, warm, and full of blueberries, it was the perfect way to finish an already outstanding meal. Everything tasted homemade, fresh, and full of Southern hospitality. If you're looking for delicious comfort food and generous portions, Buckner's Restaurant is definitely worth a visit!

We are local so we visit Buckners every chance we get. It is and always has been a treat going to…read moreBuckners. Almost 40 years ago when we started taking our young family there was a treat and now all these years later it's a treat taking our grandkids. Same polite service with great home style cooking today as it was then. Try it and I promise you will look forward to going back :)

Went here after attending service at Marantha Baptist Church. This seemed to be a popular go-to…read moreafter service at the church, as I saw a lot of familar faces from the congregation and many of them had recommended the restaurant to us as well (or I guess not much is opened in the small town). The Silo is a small, meat and three, cafeteria-style restaurant, with a small, humble range of choices obviously cooked fresh. There really was only a plate option available with your choice of entree (fried chicken/meatloaf), 2 sides, cornbread, dessert (only pie that day), and sweet tea. The chicken was piping hot when we got it, tender and juicy but could've had a little more seasoning. The mac and mashed potatoes were decent, as well as the cornbread which had a nice bit of crust. I really liked the peanut butter pie I got, not too sweet and light enough to finish after a pretty heavy meal.

Honestly, it was just okay for me. We went on 10/14/18 after attending a Marantha Baptist Church…read moreservice. They were doing buffet style, they may do that all the time, not sure. For $9.95 you got, an entree (Fried Chicken Quarter or Baked Spaghetti), 2 veggies (MacCheese, Green Beans, Rutabaga, couple of others), Peach Cobbler, biscuit/cornbread, and tea. For a bakery, a DEEP south one at that, you would expect the cobbler to be really good...not so much. It was all edible, but something was off, perhaps it just wasn't seasoned enough. Like there wasn't any sugar or salt in anything. Everybody was super friendly, and these folks were FAST! The restaurant was clean and comfortable. It's one of the only food options in town, and the only thing available on this Sunday.

Steam table fare. Go early before the heat dries everything out and mushes up the veggies. Crunchy…read morerice and soupy mashed. You're in a food desert (!) and boy, does it show here.

We got there right before they closed. Food was homemade, hot and fresh. Service was instant and…read moreeveryone super friendly. Portions were generous. Great little hometown restaurant

We ended up here as part of our stay at the Quality Inn. Service was quick and pleasant. We were…read morehaving breakfast, but they were setting up for their lunch buffet and that looked good too. Coffee was hot and fresh.

From the owner: Hillside Cafe is open for breakfast (7 days a week) and lunch (Sunday - Friday). It has a wonderful…read moresouthern lunch buffet at a reasonable price. Call to see what we have on the menu today!

Alabama Fried Chicken & Fish is a cute little family-owned spot in a strip mall with a drive-thru…read morewindow, steady takeout business, and a small dining room. This is not meant to be gourmet food, just simple home cooking. It's a good stop for tasty southern food with very friendly employees. The fried catfish is a bit mushy inside, but the batter is excellent and the filets are huge! The mac and cheese is pretty good and it's made fresh daily with stretchy cheddar. The fries are the soft, skinny variety, not crispy or crinkle cut. If you enjoy spicy fries but don't like ranch dressing, skip the Cajun ranch fries and just sprinkle Cajun spices on them yourself (they have a shaker at the counter). I think the real highlight here is the fried corn on the cob, the only place I've ever seen this dish. It's marvelous if you like corn, and I do! The complimentary bread is also quite delicious!

Stopped in for lunch and the food was good. Coleslaw was very good…read more First place I've eaten that served canned pop.