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    Ross's Diner

    4.3 (93 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Veggie Omelete
    Elizabeth W.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's something super comforting about a no frills diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Served on beige plastic and boasting extremely reasonable prices, what you order at Ross' Diner is exactly what you get - and that's a good thing. My omelet was hard cooked perfectly, the hash browns were nice and crispy and the tea nice and cold. The service was prompt despite the counter being full and I appreciated the friendly banter. Regret not trying a fried pie, but the list of flavored was impressive.

    Chili dog and Chili Burger plate (way more than my better half could eat for lunch)
    Richard N.

    My better half and I completed business at a warehouse in Cartersville and finished in the early afternoon. I had seen reviews about Ross's Diner on Yelp so I suggested we try this diner for lunch. The diner is located in an older building a few blocks off Main St. there is ample parking in front of the restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Upon entry into the diner you are propelled back in time to a classic diner from the '50s.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have only counter seating in a U shaped countertop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The wait staff quickly greeted us and asked for our drink orders. We were presented with menus and gazed at all the breakfast and lunch offerings. My better half ordered the chili dog and chili burger plate. I ordered the Steak & Gravy plate with pinto beans and turnip greens. It includes a homemade biscuit. Both of our meals were delicious diner food. While sitting at the counter, we observed that the wait staff knew the orders for most of the guests who came in after us. The majority of the diners were frequent restaurant guests and likely Cartersville locals. This was an amazing experience to behold because it is rarely encountered in today's world. The great thing was that the staff was friendly and very attentive to us. I returned a few days later and had an early breakfast that was equally good food and service. I highly recommend Ross's Diner anytime you find yourself in Cartersville!

    Breakfast orders, shot of interior, some fun magazines, and my glasses. I hope I don't forget them.
    Gary J.

    This place is everything that I hope for when I think of going to a diner. People are wonderful, food is great, and the menu selections are awesome. Definitely worth the short detour off the interstate. We had breakfast and everything came out exactly as ordered. Coffee was hot, strong, and the cup magically refills itself.

    Biscuits and gravy
    Tasha B.

    Great little place with Southern charm! The customer service was excellent. The grits and eggs over easy were amazing. The biscuit was a little dry, but overall, it was a great experience. I definitely would come back.

    Black coffee
    Jay T.

    Great breakfast. The food and service was very good. A black coffee, two eggs scrambled, country steak, grits and biscuits with gravy for under $10.00. I wish I lived closer, I would be a regular.

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    Tn S.

    If you want to eat a piece of History this is the place. Went on a Saturday afternoon the Diner was extremely busy the service was exceptional and the staff great attitudes. Had the 1 and 1 there iconic dish, may not be pretty but it's flavorful and and delicious. And you certainly get get bang-for-your-buck here it's worth a try.

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    3 months ago

    Excellent service. My sister and I got to go back in time 60 years by having the sloppy joes. Thanks for a great experience.

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    3 months ago

    Fantastic food and very charming! We stop every time we are in town. Recommend folks to stop in.

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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Step back in time to a classic diner.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is nothing fancy, but hits all the right notes.

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    Old town hole in the wall diner. Food is good. Service was a little slow but to be expected based on how busy it was.

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    2 years ago

    Best food in town always good and clean love the pancakes omelets good wraps and also great lunch menu!!!

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    Good food and great service! It felt like we stepped back in time a few decades. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and kind staff.

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    Great food. Gives you the home cooked grandmas house vibe. Best cubed steak I've ever eaten in my life, so tender you don't need a knife.

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    I can't say enough good things about this place. Very comfy inside and smells amazing as soon as…read moreyou pull in the parking lot. I'm a bbq guy and got the ribs. They're exactly my style, great smoke flavor, great rub, and while tender they have a bit of a bite to them. Just the way I like it. The Mac and cheese was just like mom makes it, amazing. I got the spicy green beans and they were also tasty. The collards, what can I say, my wife could NOT stop talking about how good the collards greens were they were the first thing gone from her plate. The BBQ sauce was a bit sweet which normally isn't my thing but there is some secret ingredient in there I couldn't put my finger on that made me not be able to resist it. Lastly Michelle is high energy and fun. What a friendly person. Also loved her "Boss Lady" sign, I totally believe it. Great people, great food. If you're ever in town you've gotta swing by. Looking forward to our next trip that way because I really want to try the fried chicken too.

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    Table 20

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    The chef here is trying to get gold stars. That is all you need to know…read more I recommend everything, but especially the Brussels sprouts, deviled eggs, and the burger. Each thing on the menu is a bold take on a traditional dish that generally is excellent. If you just got through watching some cooking shows and have to find something that is not your usual fare, this is where you want to go.

    Our first visit to Table 20 was fantastic. We had a Thai-inspired dish that absolutely knocked it…read moreout of the park. It was so good that we made a point to come back just two weeks later while we were in Cartersville, hoping to order it again. Unfortunately, the second visit was a completely different experience. We arrived around 5:15 p.m. and were immediately asked if we had a reservation. There were plenty of empty tables, yet the hostess made us feel like showing up without a reservation was somehow an inconvenience. We were eventually seated, but it wasn't exactly a welcoming start. Then came what was easily one of the most obnoxious servers I've ever had. He spent more time delivering awkward, canned one-liners than providing good service. He constantly interrupted our meal with quirky comments that weren't funny or entertaining--they were just distracting. To make matters worse, when we asked about the amazing Thai dish we'd had only two weeks earlier, he told us it had already been removed from the menu. Apparently, rotating menu items this quickly is common here. We ordered two different entrées. One was decent. Mine was terrible. It was another Thai-inspired noodle dish made with sweet potato noodles (if I remember correctly). The presentation looked like dog food, and the noodles were so overcooked they had turned into mush. Between the disappointing food and the overbearing server, it made for a long evening. Our food also took more than 50 minutes to arrive after we were seated. After three visits--only one of which had been genuinely enjoyable--we decided to take a break from Table 20. Then we saw a Facebook post featuring catfish over Gouda grits with what looked like a corn and cabbage topping. It looked incredible, so we decided to give the restaurant one more chance this past Saturday. This time I played it safe and made a reservation. We were seated immediately, and thankfully we had a pleasant, professional server. We ordered the catfish and the Pad Thai with spicy mushrooms. The catfish was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it was underwhelming. A good remoulade or complementary sauce would have gone a long way. The Pad Thai, however, was one of the worst restaurant dishes I've been served in a long time. The mushrooms were burned completely black--crunchy, bitter, and tasting like burnt popcorn. That burnt flavor had spread throughout the entire dish, making it completely inedible. I asked our server if it was supposed to be prepared that way, even though I already knew the answer. She said it didn't look like that when she had tried it previously. She took a few of the mushrooms back to the kitchen to ask the chef. She returned with a small mason jar of freshly cooked mushrooms that were soft and perfectly prepared--but completely unseasoned. Unfortunately, replacing the mushrooms didn't solve the problem because the noodles themselves had already absorbed the overwhelming burnt flavor. I tried eating a few bites but simply couldn't finish it. When I explained that the dish was inedible because of the burned mushrooms, our server handled the situation professionally. She offered a complimentary dessert, a free cocktail, or another entrée to go. I appreciated the effort, but at that point I just wanted an entrée that was cooked correctly the first time. To their credit, they removed the Pad Thai from the bill. I still tipped based on what the full total would have been because none of this was our server's fault. She did everything she could to make things right. What disappointed me most was that neither a manager nor the chef ever came to our table to apologize or even acknowledge what had happened. A dish in that condition should never have left the kitchen in the first place. The lack of quality control--and the lack of management involvement afterward--was honestly more disappointing than the bad meal itself. At this point, we've given Table 20 multiple chances. When the food is good, it's very good. But when it's bad, it's really bad. The inconsistency makes it feel like you're rolling the dice every time you eat there, especially considering the prices. For us, that's enough. We won't be returning anytime soon.

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