Everything you think a southern cafeteria buffet would be, this is it. S&S Cafeteria has been around for over 90 years! So they know how to turn out fantastic Southern Cuisine including scratch made pies. More food than you can process and all deliciously home made. The line moves fast so if you get there during the peak time and the line is long don't worry you'll be through it very quickly. S&S Cafeteria has a huge amount of seating and the servers are fast, friendly and very efficient. Very reasonable prices and a great value. I'm so bummed. I somehow lost my photos for this review so I guess I'll just have to go back and enjoy it again. lol But some of my choices were the Turnip greens, black-eyed peas baked chicken, southern slaw and a yummy slice of sweet potato pie. I was born and raised up north but I must have some southern blood because I couldn't get enough of everything. Lol. read more

Great place to enjoy southern home cooking. Cafeteria style. Great service from the wait staff. Place is always crowded every time we go. read more

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This location recently reopened after being closed several months due to fire damage. This is a cafeteria style restaurant where you go through the serving line with a tray to select your meal. They have employees available to assist carrying trays for those who need assistance. The decor is more comfortable and modern. The food is also better than I last remember. I had a vegetable plate, Mac & cheese, fried okra, cabbage and rice. They definitely changed their recipe for the macaroni and cheese because it was delicious 10/10. Quick Service and a Great value. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Service was outstanding: those friendly folks serving food, those helping my elderly dining partner to a table (I think her name was Chi), to the cashier. Very good! Food was adequate. Fried chicken was fresh but a bit dry. Pie was good. Cornbread overcooked. Flies were visible in dining area and food service area. Close parking. Convenient location near interstate. I'll likely return next time I'm in the area during mealtime. read more

S&S Cafeterias - Riverside Dr - Fried chicken, black-eyed peas, Mac 'n cheese, coconut pie, and cornbread - Cafeteria Near Me - Macon, Georgia

I went to s and s cafeteria yesterday with my parents and the food was great. The people were nice. The atmosphere was good. The service was good The customer courtesy was good. I had the roast, beef and potatoes and coleslaw, I'm oreo cheesecake, corn muffins in okra and water. It was really good, so you guys should stop by there for lunch with there and bring your family or go there after church. I'm just really good place to eat read more

Yummy in my tummy! It's hard to believe that everything on my plate was so doggone delicious. My friends got different items and we had no complaints between the three of us. Our server was friendly and attentive and the price was well worth it! We left very full and happy as heck! read more

The food was pretty good and the price ok but the service after I sat down made my whole dining experience. I must have gotten 4 refills on sweet tea while eating and she brought me a tea to go. I was so content in the warm southern atmosphere of the restaurant that I decided to get me a piece of custard pie and cup of coffee which she also brought me a to go cup of. I was worried I'd be sitting there with such a small empty glass. By the way my custard pie is Devine. I had liver and onions with butter beans, cabbage and a side salad. I totally ate all of it but the veggies could have been cooked more for my liking and needed salt on all veggies. All in all it was a good meal in a relaxing atmosphere. Price for all was $16.50. read more

S&S Cafeterias - Riverside Dr - Liver and onions with butter beans, cabbage and a salad. - Cafeteria Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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Liver amazingggg !!! Macaroni salty & mushy Cabbage ehh pretty okay the texture was weird as if they used the potato scooper to scoop cabbage as well it was mushy. read more

Recommend you just go inside and eat, it was much better on portion and quality on my last visit read more

S&S Cafeterias - Riverside Dr - GAF Country Style Steak and rice with greens - Cafeteria Near Me - Macon, Georgia

It is what it is, a traditional cafeteria style restaurant. A bit antiquated but clean. Service is always jovial, helpful, and efficient. The baked spaghetti is good, fried chicken of course, haven't had a bad side, desserts you can't pass up. I was so delighted to have broiled chicken livers available on Saturday lunch menu a couple of weeks ago washed down by delicious sweet tea. Selections change should you be the type to call about a specific dish or favorite, I'd recommend doing so (Like me and chicken livers). A little out of the way and a bit unattractive outside, but family friendly + yummy comfort food on the inside! read more

What a pleasant surprise. We enjoyed our late lunch and the price for three of us was fair. The restuarant was clean and the servers on the line were intentative. We made our selections and we received everything we wanted. The food was fresh and tasted very good. I ordered liver and onions, Hunny ordered fried chicken, and mama ordered chicken and dumplings. We were all pleased with just about everything. The ice tea was refreshing, smooth, and delicious as well. There's an early bird 10% off special going on and my mom is clearly old enough for any discounts, but the cashier did not mention it, and we didn't either. We had to ask the restaurant attendant for refills of iced tea and not one dish was removed from the table as we finished eating. A few tweeks and five stars is all there is for this restaurant. read more

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Always a treat to eat here! I was pressed for time so I ordered in Take Out Shoppe. It was busy considering it was at lunch time. I ordered a veggie plate and a side order of Pear salad. Delicious! The Pear Salad is my favorite salad here. Always freshly prepared The veggies were tasty as usual . 4 veggies $5.79.... The parking lot was full for the dining hall and as I drove around to the take out it was full. There are maybe 5 designated spaces for take out. This parking lot is shared with Waffle House and an Attorneys office. The only issue I have is the location and getting into the parking lot. The way the entrance is designed you have to cut across traffic to get here which is a dangerous intersection. Nonetheless I got in safely and I was satisfied with my food. The next time I'm in the area I'd be sure to stop by! read more

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This was an experimental stop for my family and I. We were very disappointed. The chicken was okay but the rest was so very "meh" and bread was downright cold and hard ( we had three types). I would not recommend it. The staff was very nice. read more

I love the mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables. My daughter was with me and got the same thing along with a slice of pound cake. Very yummy! read more

You would never guess how nice this place is from the ​outside or the surroundings​. The layout is terrific, food is served sort of Table d'hote on one side of the huge seating area. You can choose from a ​few combinations of dishes for a fixed price. I like it, but it took three people to explain me the menu and I still wasn't​ fully sure after all! The seating​ area is lovely, offering​ many well-spaced comfortable tables. The ambiance​ is very relaxing. The food itself can be a good hit or a miss. Some dishes are delicious​ some are overly salty and kind of not that good. The desserts are good. Courtesy, hospitality, ​and professionality of the wait staff were​ stellar! We were welcomed and served​ like we were in a 5-star hotel. Impressive! Super recommended​ for a quick but comfortable meal while on the road. read more

I love S&S and so does my grandson. Who would've thought that you could get a child to eat liver.. This is my go to spot for a home cooked meal read more

S&S Cafeterias - Riverside Dr - Great American Favorite Sweet Potato Pie Cornbread Muffin - Cafeteria Near Me - Macon, Georgia

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I have loved S and S since I was child growing up in Augusta, and just realized that I never had the pleasure to reviewing them on YELP. Their spots ooze with Southern charm, hospitality, and remarkable deliciousness of food items from days gone by with heart turkey in dressing, cracklin' bread, various greens, salads, and that amazing friend chicken. A lot of folks in my hometown, when they don't feel like cooking, head to S and S after church on Sunday to grab lunch at their Take Out Shoppe or dine in. It is still a favorite spot of my family's, and I sometimes head their to grab lunch when I'm visiting in my old stomping ground, Macon. I went yesterday while in the area visiting and had to get the Turkey and Dressing, Turnip Greens, Mac and Cheese (which is my absolute favorite), and the cracklin' bread. They are famous for that cracklin' bread which is simply delicious and is always perfectly cooked. I finished off with a decadent slice of sweet potato pie. I love their sweet potato pie and I adore their peach cobbler. They are must for family dinners, solo lunch, and for visitors to Georgia who love some good old, stick-to-your-bones kind of cooking. They have fed my family for generations, in good times and in bad, and am please to continue to patronize their restaurants. Bravo! read more

S&S Cafeterias - Riverside Dr - a variety of food items - Cafeteria Near Me - Macon, Georgia

Everytime in here which isnot often only when I'm passing through. it's the same meal. I love their liver and onions! Today they had strawberry shortcake and she made me one fresh because I don't like strawberries just the glaze and whipped cream. read more

S&S Cafeterias - Riverside Dr - Liver an onions, whipped potatoes with mac and cheese strawberry shortcake finisher - Cafeteria Near Me - Macon, Georgia

This place was never great, but it has managed to decline from its less than stellar atmosphere. After waiting an incredibly long time to obtain my meal, I discovered how poor the quality of food is. I received an undercooked rubbery oven backed chicken, dry dressing and extra dry crackling bread. This place isn't worth your time or money! read more

Good home cooked meals like your grandmother made. The pies and cakes are delicious. It's cafeteria style so you can see what you're getting. The wait staff is very helpful and they refill your glass as many times as you need. You can even get a go cup. Reasonable prices for this time. read more

If you are not from Macon, pls keep your opinion to yourself. S&S slaps. It is nostalgia. It is Grandma's house vibes. It is perfection. I dare you to find a better mac & cheese - best vegetable there is. read more

I rushed in for a veggie plate this evening. The line was long. The cashier and 1 other person prepared food to reduce the line. Both were in good spirits and smiling. The cashier did not remove her gloves as she went back and forth from the cash register to the food service line. I usually turn around when I see this, but I had to grab food quickly. The cashier prepared my food, then grabbed 2 pieces of bread with her hands still wearing the dirty gloves. I did not want to make a scene so I leaned towards her as she placed my food on the counter. I whispered to ask if she could keep the bread and grab 2 pieces with tongs because she was wearing the same gloves she took money with. She yelled to the manager "she don't want the bread cause I touched it so you fix it". I told the manager that I was not going to accept nasty food, so I'll take a refund. He asked that I give him a minute to wash his hands. He searched for gloves, but it took him a few minutes to find them. Then he placed my bread in the bag. What he did after that was despicable and demonstrated his vile temper. Any woman, man, or manager that has the galls to gesture physical violence towards a customer or anyone, especially a WOMAN who was non threatening in front of others is a problem and that is not okay. He had lost his ability to act reasonably and rationally in this situation. Demonstrating an act of physical violence towards a customer while at work simply because they did not want bread out of someone's nasty hands could have ended differently. There was no reason to escalate this situation or to behave inappropriately or disrespectfully. This person represents the culture of this business. I will NEVER EVER patronize S&S again. read more

This store doesn't even deserve a rating. They wouldn't answer their phone when I tried calling them three days in a row, day and night. Nothing. I visited their other location at it was fantastic. Avoid Riverside and go to the Eisenhower location. read more

I love S and S! Their food is amazing! The kids meals are a great deal! Only $1.39 for 1 main course, 2 sides, desert, bread, and drink. I recommend the Dressing, Macaroni Salad, Fried Okra. The workers are very friendly. Overall, I highly recommend S and S read more

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It seems that when it comes to cafeterias, you either "get it," or you don't. On vacation Northwards from Florida, we stopped in Macon for the night, tired and hungry. Wow... What a blessing it was to find "S and S" by accident! Sadly, places like this don't exist where I live. We used to have the "Driftwood" and "Morrison's," but they are long gone. It's sort of sad the 30-and-younger FL crowd will never know what they missed out on! So for me, just entering the place was sort of a time-warp back to happy dining memories of my youth. Expect excellent Southern cooking, affordable prices, and generous portions. I had the fried fish, mac 'n cheese, green beans, and garlic toast. For dessert? An apple dumpling to share. All were top-notch! So was their polished and friendly service! I chuckle when I see reviews about the salt and fat? You do realize these Southern recipes came from days when people got up before dawn, mostly did back-breaking, sweaty manual labor all day, right? The fare at S and S is meant as a TREAT, sort of like Sunday supper, not daily dining for our modern, mostly sedentary folk! And WOW, what a treat it is! (Even I know better than to eat like this every day, silly!) There are plenty of other choices out there for the culinary-Puritanical "food police." I mourn the loss of this sort of dining place from where I live. A true glorious, gastronomical snapshot of decades past. I fell in love with S and S on my first visit! So if the word "quinoa" is part of your regular vocabulary, you should eat elsewhere. But for me? I will make sure my next road trip to points North will be passing by at least one S and S Cafeteria location! Many thanks! I WILL be back!! read more

A great Cafeteria to eat at when your in the Macon, Georgia area. Plenty of seating, you pick what you want to eat on the serving line then sit down and the waitresses or waiter will refill your drinks and take plates away. When you pay your bill you have to wait till the transaction before you and the family can leave but here's the catch the door is locked while your paying but why though? I guess to keep people from coming in the wrong way and there is also a government official on site. Yes, This place is hard to get to and also this location does get busy when it opens up so come early ahead of time. read more

I feel like my review is mostly for people from the North that don't understand this kind of restaurant concept, lol. There just aren't a lot of cafeteria style places where I'm from in NJ! I was a little bit hesitant but it was actually pretty good. You walk down the line with a tray and ask for whatever items you want... all the people serving were very nice and welcoming. They had a lot more food options than I expected. There is a menu board posted at the front that lists the major entrees and I assume this changes from day to day.. A bunch of them come with 2 sides and a piece of bread, all for so cheap..$8.69! Some of the entrees they had when I was there during lunch were fried flounder, country fried steak, chopped steak, baked spaghetti, fried chicken, broiled fish.. classic, home cooked items. Lots of sides to pick from that they serve in small dishes. They even had a choice of bread; texas toast, cornbread, spicy cornbread, etc. This was definitely a lot of food. But they also had a salad section and desserts (mostly pies) which would be an add-on. Despite sitting out on the line, the food we had was fresh. Their homemade tartar sauce was literally the best I've ever had! Sooo you seat yourself, servers bring soda refills and you could go back to get more food.. you pay as you leave. One thing I didn't understand is why they had the salads first, then desserts.. before all the entrees. Perhaps its some marketing trick. Definitely check this place out if you want a good, big meal. It might not be the best food you've ever had, but its an experience; its kind of fun to see what they have and build your meal. I'm sure there's something for everyone. Its certainly a place to go if you want something quick.. everything is cooked and ready! read more

Food is always well prepared. Chopped steak with a potato augratin is my most often choice. Having to use a cane it is great to have help getting to the table. Service is always good and friendly especially Linda read more

The food is too salty! Older people have high blood pressure and too much salt is not good!

This is my bad. Traveling through Macon and was reminded of the Piccadilly's and thought this was a good idea. This place is so dated it's not funny. Food was at best ok. Go for it if you crave liver, gravy and roast beef freshly carved read more

Great service and outstanding selection of southern style foods. The interior of the restaurant is unique.

Had the curbside service. They were polite, efficient and so nice! The food was exceptional too.

Do not waste your time bothering this place. Two years in a row on holidays my family has called in orders a day ahead of time and was disappointed to find out that my order info was either not taken down or was lost because at the time of my arrival my food was not ready, prepared or even available to order. Had to wait in two different lines in 10 or 15 minute intervals to find out this information and eventually just walked out empty handed due to the frustration of my order not being ready or even available to order. Employees have an attitude toward customers, are rude and did nothing to make it right. read more

S And S has been around a long time in Macon. I remember eating at an S AndS as a little boy .Good traditional southern food. Good value. It is cafeteria style so you have to walk by and pick. It is easy to pick up way more than you can eat. My wife and I Had turnips, corn, pinto beans, slaw , creamed potatoes, corn bread, beef liver and fried chicken. read more

You would think arriving with a few hours of opening the food would be fresh. I brought 6 orders for my family and none of the orders was fresh! In this time, you won't to support local businesses but this is sad to be sold food that's not fresh on a daily basis. DO BETTER!! For the sake of the next person read more

Funny how things change, isn't it? Used to love this place growing up, came here with my parents a lot, and later when I was grown I came back here, brought my folks here, and even met friends here. There was never a time you could come in and not see someone you knew. Never was fancy, it was just an old Macon staple for a good meat & three. Things definitely aren't what they used to be - not sure if S&S quality is diminished these days or my tastes have changed, but either way they still get the crackling bread and sweet tea exactly right...stop by for that, if nothing else. read more

I have eaten at this restaurant location numerous times over the past 15 years and can genuinely say that the food is excellent and reasonably priced. I will say, however, that the cashiers in the takeout shop are abrupt and have little patience when taking your order. There is no welcoming attitude except to take the order and hurry you through the line, often resulting in orders getting messed up with food items missing. Otherwise I would have given a 5 star rating. Customer service could be improved. read more

Southern Cooking that my friend said tasted just like their grandmas!!! Super friendly staff, very clean! read more

S&S Cafeterias - Riverside Dr - Lots of different treats! - Cafeteria Near Me - Macon, Georgia

e lived in Macon all of my life and have eaten at S & S Cafeteria  on Riverside Drive many times.  Yesterday we decided to try the online ordering.  My husband went to pick up the order.  He was told to go thru the restaurant down the line just as if he were ordering and when he got to the employee who rang up the meals she could tell him where to pick up our order.  When he got there she was too busy with her cell phone to assist him, without even looking up pointed and said just go over there and get it.  I usually pick up online orders anywhere we order from so he had no clue what to do.  Is it too much to ask for an employee to put away a cell phone and do the job she's paid to do? As there was only ONE BAG there he picked it up and came home.  Much to our disappointment it was not our order.  I immediately began calling the restaurant and have been calling off and on since then only to find out they never answer the phone.  Guess I have to show up and show out in person.  I don't mind, I'll be stopping by tonight.  I will also say the food we did get was so disgusting we couldn't even eat it.  How can you mess up fried chicken, mashed potatos and green beans???  Seriously, where is management?  Who owns this place?  Why is there no contact phone number that is actually answered? read more

Delicious every time! Always fresh and tasty. The tilapia is especially good with either a biscuit or the jalapeño cornbread. Egg custard is a favorite too. read more