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    Sum' Thing Simple Cafe

    3.9 (26 reviews)
    InexpensiveNew American, Soul Food
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Garrett O.

    Respectfully I was not a fan. The owner, (I guess, he was behind the counter and had a sense of pride about him) was very nice and welcoming which is why I am giving 3, but the food and the price for the food just were not there. I cannot really say it was over priced, two people for $24, it was more so the portions and the taste or lack there of of the food. Someone else wrote a review and I have to agree, the food is simple. Bland, like bland bland had to use all the syrup on my French toast and wish I had more simple, all the salt, pepper, and ketchup I could for my eggs and grits, and the bacon that I got was even bland and was not anything different then what you could have bought at Kroger. My friend was never very ecstatic about her meal either. We left hungry and my pocket a little sore. The owner/cashier did not ask if it was here or to go and just put everything in a to go box, we ate there. He is really nice and will put anything on the tv that you would like, even has a fire stick if you want to watch a movie (nice tv screens, 3 of them in total that I saw). Just couldn't get over the food which really saddened me because he has a great menu and it could just be that I got the wrong thing, but I am not one to rush back to a place to try something else that, in my opinion, is overpriced, just to see if it is better then what I had the first time. Maybe it is better for you! I would definitely go, but from my first experience I just was not feeling it.

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    Really nice wings. Is not expensive at all. Haven't actually be in the place, i have always ordered trough Uber eats.

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    Food is good. It's a DTE hood spot(just bc it's Z1.) Good customer service and the food is good.

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    I had a great experience at The Original Big Daddy's Dish, and I want to give a special shout-out…read moreto Sydney. When I walked in, the restaurant was busy, and it was obvious they had a lot of orders to handle. Even with all that was going on, Sydney greeted me with a warm smile, made eye contact, asked how my day was going, and made me feel like a valued customer. She was friendly, engaging, and never seemed overwhelmed despite leading the team and keeping everything running smoothly. That's the kind of customer service that leaves a lasting impression. The food was excellent, the atmosphere was welcoming, and I can definitely see why this place stays busy. Great food is one thing, but outstanding employees like Sydney are what keep people coming back. Keep up the great work!

    I usually have a phenomenal experience at big daddy's but not this time, yesterday, May 24, 2026…read more First of all, I placed a to go order so I didn't have to stand in line with the 50+ people for 45 minutes to an hour. However, when I arrived, past the order completion time, I had to wait another 20 minutes for my order. Secondly, the lima beans were way overcooked and mushy. Extremely disappointing considering I love lima beans and ordered an extra 8 oz serving. Complete waste of money and not up to par at all.. In addition, the delicious cornbread dressing had a ton of small chicken bones in it. Definitely not something that I was expect or look forward to in dressing. Very disappointing. Furthermore, I will never understand why they allow homeless people to sit at each door entry and back. One page from told them that they needed to remove them from the front doors because it was not a good look for their business and that big daddy would not be happy about it, nothing was done. On the positive side, the collard greens, broccoli rice casserole, cabbage, squash medley and baked chicken were good. Overall, this was not a great experience and I will think twice before coming back to this location. However, if you ever want to try it out, I strongly recommend ordering online and setting your pick up time for 15 minutes earlier than when you plan to arrive. That way, your order will be ready or close to ready when you arrive. And do not order the overcooked, mushy lima beans and pray that the cornbread dressing does not have a ton of small chicken bones in it, even though it is really good - you might crack a tooth o

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    2 piece 2pc Fried Whiting, Collard Greens, Macaroni & Cheese and Cornbread Muffin
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    Its honestly insane that I've been coming here since the beginning and have never taken the time to…read morewrite a review. I remember the first time I walked in with my bestie. RC had approached her with a flier at a gas station, informing her that his restaurant had just opened up. Anyway, I'm ordering my meal, the same meal I always get each time I go. Fried fish (whiting), collards and the baked beans (unmatched). And he goes, "What would you like to drink?".... I'm like, "What do you have?" (Assuming the usual. Sweet tea. Lemonade... I was probably gonna go with sweet tea. ) He lists sweet tea of course, and then hes like, "Kool-Aid, coke, sprite" - IM LIKE WAIT. DID YOU SAID KOOL-AID?......... He's like, "Yeah??..." Im like, "what flavor???.... "Purple?...." I had never heard of that at a restaurant, and quiet frankly, that's all I needed to know. At this point, I literally go nowhere else for soul food. Also, RC is amazing. Really good guy, and his team offer the best service as well. A job well done, always.

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    A friend recommended I checked this place out. The ambiance…read morewas welcoming and fun. And we all enjoyed the food and the regional selections. They even had a band playing which was fun and unexpected. We also loved our moonshine drinks and the specialty margarita. The service was outstanding and the bathrooms were clean, which is always important. Would love to visit this place again!

    Pro tip: Sort the reviews by newest. There's a pattern... and it exists for a reason…read more I was really jonesing for some Southern food, and this was the only place close to my downtown hotel that was still open at 9pm. I sat down at the bar at 9:04pm, and placed my order for the seafood gumbo, highly recommended by the hostess (who had the personality of a bumper sticker). I looked around the place. The live band was decent. Not terrible, but definitely not good enough for me to watch. Then I waited. And waited. Thankfully, I was able to doom scroll TikTok, because my food didn't arrive till 9:52pm- the place closes at 10pm! There were 4 customers at the bar (which seats 10), and one of the other patrons sitting near me clearly was annoyed that his take-out order was taking just as long. Do yourself a favor. Do NOT come here. The food itself tasted like microwaved leftovers, and was less than luke warm..... like my son's diaper 12 minutes after he pee'd in it. The bartender was nice, but even she apologized for the long wait. Yeah.... don't do it. Stay in your hotel with Lunchables and root beer.

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    Signature Seafood Gumbo- woulda been waaay better if it was warm!
    Signature Seafood Gumbo- woulda been waaay better if it was warm!
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    3.0
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    12.2 mi
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    Oh was this food fresh and delicious! I went to visit my long time friend of 26 years for her…read morebirthday. We decided to eat here as we had a great experience before. When I tell you from the customer service walking into the Restaraunt being greeted and letting us know what was in the menu was great! The young man told us they fry the fish cook to order. My friend came wanting seafood and seafood we both got. They had Catfish, whiting and shrimp. I ordered the 2 pc fried catfish, cabbage, collard greens and hush puppies and a peach drink. My friend ordered fried whiting 3 pc, dressing, Mac & cheese and cornbread and lemonade. Then she ordered an extra side of cabbage. We were so ready to go take a nap after this scrumptious lunch!! Be sure to come eat here. They have 3 locations and a brunch Restaraunt which I have eaten at as well called Just Brunch! Delicious too!!!

    It's been a minute since I been to this location. I came here first awhile back and then I been to…read morethe Duluth or Lawrenceville location that is in a strip of stores. The food was delicious at that location also. The cashier customer service here at this location is wonderful. Very thorough taking care of the customer order. I was asked did I want the gravy definitely on the dressing and the turkey wings.. The turkey wings come on a bed of rice with the choice of 2 sides dressing and Mac and cheese also the cashier asked did I want the cranberry sauce of course. I I also got the lemonade mixed with the peach punch.. Delicious food from a great place easy to get in and out the parking lot. I went here on 5/20/2025

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