Stopped in on our way to Auburn for lunch and let me just say WOW!!! It's my birthday and I didn't…read morewant drive thru food so I found this place through reviews and they are ALL LEGIT! Crystal greeted us as soon as we walked through the door, explained the cafeteria style line and what they offered and how it all worked. Food was delicious and GREAT PRICES! #bestbirthdaylunch on a roadtrip to date. We will definitely stop back in anytime we are passing thru.

I was impressed with the food at this location. However, when we arrived, there were no desserts…read moreon the line. We sat down to eat enjoying each bite. The ambiance is jeans and t-shirt. The hostess was great

The service here is a little weird and jarring at first. I hadn't gone more than 10 feet through…read morethe door when I was asked "What'll you have to drink?" You just have to know the procedure, but it wasn't only me, a Northerner whose brain hadn't yet fully recalibrated for the local accent. Locals were confused too. Procedure is this: tell them your drink preference (I had water), pick up a tray, put it on the counter, pick out a main, three sides, a dessert, slide it down to the register, pay, and take it to your table. At that point do you begin eating? No! Remove your items from the tray and they come by and pick it up. Now begin! You may be thinking "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld but I assure you it didn't feel that way. Just the quirky way they run the place. The waitress did warm up after I was there a while, came over to ask where I was from, etc. And to try to convince me to come back for breakfast! This is cafeteria style, with everything prepared ahead of time and kept warm on steam trays. So how do they keep that fried chicken so crunchy and delicious? Perhaps the best I've ever had, the batter so crunchy you could probably hear me eating from another room, assertively peppery, the large leg and thigh pieces perfectly cooked and juicy. (White meat also available.) My sides were lima beans, turnip greens, and yams. The highlight was the yams: super sweet but not in a bad way, balanced by good seasonings. The beans were fine, a bit salty. The only disappointment were the turnip greens, too finely chopped and overcooked. The portion sizes were decent. Also included is corn bread. Two choices: baked or fried. Never heard of fried so I tried that. Interesting but a little chewy and not so much corn flavor; next time I'd get the baked. Finishing this rather large lunch was a challenge for me but I managed, while taking in the local ambience. I saved the dessert for later. Dessert? Yes. I was also asked on ordering what I wanted for dessert. The only one that appealed was the red velvet cake (the others were a cobbler and bread pudding) so I got that. I assumed it was included but when I paid I saw it was not. $4; no big deal. It didn't look that good, a thin 1 inch slice tightly shrink wrapped on a paper plate. Looks were deceiving. The first time I actually liked red velvet cake, a light crumbly texture and cream cheese frosting that tasted of more than sugar. With the amount of frosting this tiny slice was quite filling and I'm glad it wasn't larger. All this for a little over $21. I think this was including tip but I'm not positive. Either way, great deal!

Just go, don't even question it, go. Best little diner, great food, amazing service, and fast!read more

Very good buffet for a reasonable price! Ate fish (fried and blackened), several vegetables, peach…read morecobbler, and drink for around $26 for 2 of us (before tip). We get charged nearly that for burgers and fries any more. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Definitely will be back whenever we are in the area.

Me and a friend were camping at Florence Marina State Park, and this restaurant was recommended to…read moreus by the campsite host. It is about 25 minutes from the park, but most things are. The next day we went for the lunch buffet, and I have to say, it lived up to its hype. Delicious and homey southern food! Buffet for 12 dollars! I'm sold! The Mac and cheese and sweet potato casserole were SO yummy. I mixed them together and bit AND OH MYYYY. so good. It seemed like a lot of people here were regulars and I understand why. The staff is so kind and very attentive. If I were ever back in this area again I would definitely return. Big fan.

food and service are excellent…read more the ambiance is good for a small-town restaurant with excellent food and service. Come to Lumpkin Georgia to eat great food.

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.

"Nothing Fancy" is the totally opposite of the food you'll get here! Everything was amazing!…read more Upon sitting down, you can usually go serve yourself at the little bar for their different pickles. They have bread and butter, spear, and spicy. The spicy ones are my favorite and really aren't too spicy but taste phenomenal. Because of COVID-19, you have to request the pickles and they bring them right to your table for free. Don't forget to get them! They're amazing! We had the Fried Green Tomatoes as an appetizer, and they were great and come with really good sauce. Here, they have all sorts of fried southern foods and seafood. I had the Cold Boiled Shrimp, with fries and cheese grits, it also came with hush puppies. Everything was amazing! The shrimp tasted surprisingly fresh. The only issue is that the food took about an hour, and people that came in after us were served their food before us. I had a party of 6, though, so I have sympathy. I highly recommend Nothing Fancy if you are passing through! It's the perfect restaurant and definitely the best in the area! I will visit again and again.

Food was cooked fresh to order. Fish and shrimp was awesome. The sides we're average. Service was…read moreexcellent.

The food was excellent. We came on a semi busy night but not terribly busy. We were seated right…read moreaway. Maybe two or three tables still available. The food was excellent as I said before the service was a little slow. Young man came over and got our drink order and then disappeared for 1520 minutes which might be the bartenders fault and then he came back and said we're really busy over at the bar. It's gonna be a little bit longer. Would you like to put in your food so from the time we walked into the door until the time order we ordered our food was about 40 minutes. Our drinks came out with our food. And that would be my only recommendation is either higher or more bar assistance. Or tell your weight staff to make more frequent stops to the table.

I was not impressed with the food. I got an omelet that was disgusting. I ordered it with bacon…read morebut there was none to be found. Also, there was so much spinach- I guess that's what it was- in the omelet that it was overpowering. I haven't been back since and don't ever plan on going back.

Hot food bar with several Meat choices and sides, which include vegetables, potatoes or rice,…read moregravy, cornbread. Sweet/unsweet tea or soft drinks. Assorted cakes available today. Betty's son owns the restaurant now and a daughter is a server. All good and Southern courteous servers! Other guests seem to be local and very friendly. Plain building. Clean restrooms. Open for breakfast and lunch.

Love this place for breakfast! Many options to choose from and good customer service. Only caveat…read moreis arrive early as breakfast ends earlier than other places! Biscuits and gravy are very good! Wish they would open on the weekends as this town has almost no breakfast options outside of select fast food places. Location is very clean and organized, food always looks fresh and delicious!

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"

We are from Arizona visiting our son. We stopped in at Gladys Kitchen for lunch on a Sunday. The…read moreline was long filled with locals which means it's a town favorite. The food was so delicious. We all got something different and all of it was tasty. The butter biscuit is a definite must try!

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

Fast and friendly service. Simple menu with great value. Food was served fast. Some of the best…read morefried chicken and Mac and cheese. Everyone in my party said they'd go back.

Stopped by The Log Cabin and it felt like true Southern comfort from the moment we walked in. The…read morestaff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. The onion rings and fried pickles were perfectly crispy, and the sweet tea was exactly how it should be--sweet and refreshing. The fried seafood was cooked just right and full of flavor. A great spot for comforting Southern cooking in Georgia.

Got there at 6:00 sharp and the seats were already complete filled. Waited 45 mins to sit. The…read moreambiance is terrible. My steak was huge but it was really fatty. Everything is blackened and heavily seasoned. I think the thing that threw me off the most was the place is dusty and filthy. Not a little dust but enough to coat absolutely everything in thick dust. When you spend 100 dollars on 2 meals a beer and a sweet tea you have higher expectations than a filthy place. Plus the bathrooms are so small you can barely move in there. It just a really old run down restaurant. Plus they only take cash or check. I wasn't happy. We drove an hour here cause everyone said it was the best. We won't make that trip again.