Lived up the street for years and bummed we're just now discovering this place before we move away!! Great food (buffalo chicken tenders), nice staff, and great atmosphere! read more

Appreciated their amazing service on Trivia Night Wednesday!!! We were a party of 6, and made sure to make space for us - (thankfully a party that big was leaving soon after we came in). Our server was super nice, got us our drinks very promptly, and took note of our orders, making sure we were good, had water, etc. When it came time to pay for the food, she had one bill for us but let us write our initials on all the items for her to split the bill between all of us (by order) which I thought was considerate. I thought the Trivia Night was super fun! I had such a great time with friends. I had the Albert Burger and to be honest it wasn't anything special or crazy about the dish (it was yummy!) but it was more the experience that made it worthwhile to check out the Albert! Also enjoyed my drink - which was the grapefruit based cocktail (it had a hella long name, but it was one of the cocktails listed as their special drinks on the table). My friend got the Raspberry Beret however, and it seemed diluted as well as a bit sour so I wouldn't recommend that one. read more

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3 stars means I'd only return if someone else enthusiastically suggested it. That being said, I've been here multiple times before. The experience was always good. Today I brought some friends for their first time and it was a terrible visit. We noticed 4 people wearing filthy t shirts- they turned out to be servers. All of our orders were all screwed up colossally. Took maybe 20 minutes between the first set of food coming out until we all had our food. Maybe it was an off day but it was not a good look. read more

Tucked away in Inman Park is this gem. Not a cookie cutter bar in any way shape or form. Haven't been in years but who wouldn't love to sit next to a retailer and his dachshund for his grilled cheese? Highly recommend the mango mule. Great vibe and great bartenders. Good for day drinking, date, or just a catch up with friends. read more

Great little place to enjoy yummy food with friends. Our server was very nice and made great suggestions. We were visiting from out of town and glad we tried The Albert. read more

Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon. So many people but we were able to get a booth right away. The wait was excessive for a server, but apparently there was a switch up and when the host noticed, after that things went smoothly. There was a triple cheeseburger on the menu, i believe it's a special. It wasn't what i went there for, but i just could resist. It was around 5pm and i hadn't eaten yet that day. Started off with the wings, pretty good. The burger was delicious. Lots of cheese and bacon. A bit on the salty side, but with all those ingredients, that's to be expected. Worth multiple visits. read more

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Unfortunately, our experience at Albert's was pretty pathetic. We seated ourselves and apparently chose a table near an infestation of flying ants. We personally killed four during our meal, including one that crawled across my boyfriend's burger. Besides that unforgivable mess, the service was practically nonexistent. We ordered two beers that must have been poured down the street, since they took several minutes to be delivered to our table. The inattention to us was especially frustrating since we were one of about three tables who were dining on a Tuesday night and the other waiters and kitchen staff spent their time wandering around and eating food in the back. One cook in particular was engaged in a personal phone call the whole time we were seated and went outside no less than ten times to chit chat...all while wearing his apron. I'm sure he washed his hands before returning to food prep, though. If not, the other cook who was observed scratching his crotch before pouring some ketchup in a soufflé cup could surely lend a hand. Bottom line: If you are looking for a burger and beer, I'd recommend any of the other hundreds of restaurants in Atlanta who can, at minimum, bring silverware to your table and serve food in a timely manner without creepy crawlers. After dining at The Albert, we left the restaurant in utter disbelief of the accolades this place has received as we checked our hair for ants. read more

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Fast service, cold beer, great burger, clean bathroom. This place is exactly what you would hope for.

Great burgers and consistently friendly service! Love this place. We go here when we don't feel like experimenting or dealing with attitudes at other restaurants nearby. read more

This is hands-down the best bar food I've ever had in Atlanta! The Albert and the Diner burgers were both delicious! I ordered the side of kale salad. It was just okay. It was a bit too vinegary and became soggy very quickly when I took it to go. But the mashed potatoes and gravy were to die for! It tasted very much like something your grandmother would cook.I must say they have a good handle on their seasoning. The baked beans were also good, but a bit spicy.The patrons at the bar were very friendly. I would love to come back and try different items, particularly their side dishes. read more

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Food is great! Nick our server was Ahhhmazing and Travis the Bartender deflated the entire experience. I've been here on multiple occasions and he is just not cordial. I could have expected his unpolite behavior based off an ever flow of business, but no this seems to be his charm. I would question my return even though the food was good. Just be warned....always a sour apple. read more

Ordered a hot dog with chili, cheese and onions. it came served on a soggy piece of white bread instead of a bun which is utterly ridiculous. It had no cheese or onions and about a teaspoon of chili. the hot dog itself was completely inedible. It tasted like a package of salt. We also ordered the smoked wings which were dry as sawdust, they were terrible. We also got a burger that tasted like a pack of salt too. Nothing we got was edible at all. It's sad to see a once good restaurant sink to this level. One star is too high to rate this place. read more

The Albert is a solid neighborhood bar. If you're in Inman Park and are struggling to find a spot on a weekend night, The Albert is a great option if you're looking for a lowkey, cozy hangout spot. They have a lot of beer on tap and have great deals on their wine, though that may not be what brings you to the bar. Their food is solid. The restaurant has a smoker in the back, and their barbecue is SO GOOD. I had the BLT and the bacon was perfectly smoked. My boyfriend had a chicken sandwich, and the chicken was incredibly flavorful. Their Mac and cheese is super creamy. Highly recommend. Service was quick and friendly. Don't expect to be blown away by this place, but it's a solid neighborhood spot with consistent food. read more

This is located in the Inman Park area just opposite to North Highland Ave. There is a small parking area in the back of the complex shared with other places and a few street parking areas after 4pm. The interior has a very old time, pub look to it with beautifully decorated arches with silver lion heads (pictured below). The bar has a absolutely gorgeous white marble top finish throughout and is quite possibly my favorite aspect of the place. The food was very good. I had the brisket melt and smoked chipotle wings which happened to be only offered that particular day. The brisket was tender and paired well with the jus. The chipotle wings were very tangy. Delicious in texture, but I wasn't huge on the bbq sauce used. The server was super helpful and accommodating. read more

The Albert - Brisket melt and fries with jus - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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The food was delicious and the service was excellent l will be returning. I ate lunch had a turkey burger it was cooked perfectly juicy not dry!! read more

The Albert is a neighborhood restaurant-bar located in Inman Park behind Fritti and Sotto Sotto. While its storefront faces Austin Avenue, there are actually two entrances: (1) in the front via Austin Avenue and (2) in the back where there's a small, free parking lot. More often than not, you'll have to park on the street. Be sure to read the signs as some stretches of road are permit parking only during certain periods. This is a popular local hangout with many loyal followers. The casual, laid back atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The staff is nice. I like that there are plenty of TVs here, perfect for watching sports. It's a solid alternative to chain sports bars such as Hudson Grille and Taco Mac. They've even hosted Walking Dead watch parties. The interior is divided into two rooms. One room features a long bar that seats just over a dozen. It's got a few booths (with coat hooks) and a high six-top. The other room is more like a dining room, sporting a mixture of regular and high-top tables as well as counter seating that faces the open kitchen with flat-top griddle and prep station. Food-wise, The Albert is known for its Diner Burger which consists of two beef patties, two slices of cheese, mayo, mustard, pickle, and onion. Then there's the Albert Burger which comes with pimento cheese and bacon. You can also customize your own burger. Overall, the fare is pub grub and includes items such as deviled eggs, salads, sandwiches, wings, chili, chicken tenders, ribs, and hot dogs. Prices are reasonable as most plates are each $10-12 or less. Here's a rundown of items I've tried: Burgers and sandwiches: * The Albert Burger - two thin patties, pimento cheese, bacon, pickled red onion * Chicken breast "burger" with bacon (custom order) * Patty Melt - two thin patties, grilled onions, American cheese, house sauce * Brisket Melt - braised brisket, Swiss, veggies, mayo, au jus. Appetizers, sides, and salads: * Smoked Wings * Chili - 3rd place Chomp and Stomp chili * Fried Pickles - battered pickle chips with ranch * Kale Salad - goat cheese, cranberries, pecans, house vinaigrette * Bacon Creamed Corn * Mac and Cheese * Baked Beans The Albert Burger is OK. I like that it's a meaty burger, but the patties are cooked to a pre-defined temperature which tastes almost like a dried-out well done to me. I prefer my burgers cooked medium rare or medium. The bacon is deliciously thick and gratifying. I can't comment on the pimento cheese because there's barely any on the burger. The chicken breast used in the burgers is alright. It's satisfactorily tender and tasty, but also tastes like a generic, previously frozen piece of chicken. The Patty Melt and Brisket Melt fare better. I'm a fan of the lightly toasted and buttered, appetizing and chewy bread used for the melts. The Patty Melt utilizes the same beef patties as the burgers. The Brisket Melt has a decent amount of brisket, but some of the chunks are unpleasantly fatty. The "veggies" included with the Brisket Melt are carrots (and there are barely any to speak of). The au jus sauce is excessively salty and therefore not needed. The Smoked Wings aren't bad. The wings come with celery and a couple different sauces. The wings are moderately meaty and the skin has a firm texture. The kale salad is quite good with fresh crisp kale tossed with just the right amount of delectable vinaigrette. The goat cheese is a perfect topping to the greens. The other apps and sides are unfortunately disappointing. The Chili is way too salty. Because the meat is so finely ground, the chili has a consistency akin to sambal paste. Perhaps I just tried a poorly prepared batch. The Fried Pickles have a lot of hard, crunchy batter. Some good-sized pieces seem to contain nothing but batter. I hate to say it, but the Creamed Corn and Mac and Cheese taste out of a can or instant. The watery and bland Mac and Cheese reminds me of Easy Mac. Though there's plenty of smoky flavor, the Baked Beans fall flat because they are overly salty, pasty, and somewhat dry. In summary, stick with the burgers, melts, and wings (and kale salad if you're feeling healthy). Service is good. To-go orders and leftovers are placed in environmentally-friendly biodegradable boxes. read more

Burger fresh mac and cheese good just need to soften the bread tho everything was perfect read more

The Albert - Diner burger with tots - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I really enjoyed this neighborhood bar. The atmosphere had relaxing music as well as exiting sports games playing. Something for everyone. I had the Albert burger with tots. Nick our server was excellent and his recommendations were spot on! Nice friendly place. read more

The Albert - Wine in a can, who knew? It was actually pretty good. - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Our food was absolutely delicious! I had a cheddar burger with side Mac n cheese. Hubby had the smoked chicken sandwich with a side of brussel sprouts. Thankfully, he shared those sprouts, which were out of this world! I, too, shared my Macs, which was a good ole comfort food choice. My burger was slamming, as was the chicken sandwich. Really cool ambiance. read more

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I've been to this bar a couple of times - most recently last night with a friend who loves it. We sat at the bar, and I have to say... When I saw the bartender I did have a brief flash of hope that he'd yank me across the bar and ravish me in a historical-romance-type-fashion. Alas, all he did was ask me what I wanted to drink. I ordered the chicken egg rolls and my friend ordered the pulled pork sandwich with french fries. The chicken egg rolls were good and the orange sauce that came with them was a good offset to the slight spice of the egg rolls. I ate one of my friend's french fries, and they were yummy. (I forgot to ask my friend if he liked his sandwich. My bad. But he did eat it all.) When I first arrived, I liked the music in the bar. It reminded me of what I think you'd hear in an after-hours spot in the 1950s. But as the evening grew late, it got louder and there was more rock music which made it hard to talk and hear. There are two rooms in The Albert. The room on the right has a couple of pool tables, and the room on the left has booths along the side of the wall. There are a couple of high-top tables as well. I wouldn't bring a big group here unless you're in the pool area. I did notice that this place does have a few regulars who all seemed to know each other. I don't go to any bars enough to have "reg status" and always wonder at such establishment stalwarts. The only downside to The Albert is the smoke. I'm not a smoker and when someone lit up at the bar, I couldn't breathe. Thankfully, the smoker could see how choked up I was because he moved the cigarette so that the smoke didn't waft into my face, and I was grateful. But I left smelling like an ashtray, and I wasn't too geeked about that. But all in all, it was a good experience, and smoker smell washes out. (Thank goodness!) read more

Great food, service, and vibe. Played a game called incoherent when waiting for our food, and the waiter even started playing with us. Hopefully I can come back to try other entrees! read more

The Albert - What a great meal! Chicken tenders that were tossed in Buffalo and lemon pepper and a side of fries. - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Unlike virtually every other pub in the local area, The Albert has a relatively weak draft beer selection. Four rotating beers to go along with a few regulars. The four did include choices I like, such as Brooklyn Brown and Lonerider Pale Ale. Diner burger is good, but not call home immediately good. Well-cooked but didn't have that meaty fresh-off-the-grill thing going on that many gourmet burgers around town have. Judging by inspection and opinion of others at the table, I may have preferred the Albert burger. It has bacon. Excellent service for a large group. On a return visit, we sat in the bar area - but not at the bar itself, which appears to be the place to be. Comfortable booth; music not too loud; TVs not too distracting. While I didn't much care for their signature and acclaimed Diner burger (see above), the deviled eggs, BLT, baked beans, collards, and green beans all were great and show that this kitchen can put out good food. Deviled eggs: topped with sriracha, which works well. I recall a time many years ago when my foodie friends mocked me for putting sriracha on deviled eggs. Well, I'm not the only one who does it! BLT: great sourdough bread, all the ingredients nice. Baked beans: these actually taste like they have bacon in them. They don't - they're just bacon-good. Collards: well-cooked and spicy! Green beans: also well-cooked, and still have a crunch. Lots of garlic bits put this one over the top. Excellent service again. I still think they could expand their beer list, but I guess they don't need to. We came in for an early Saturday dinner, just after 5 PM, and the bar was packed. read more

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Our last restaurant of Inman Park Restaurant Week took us to the Albert, with their $15 tasting menu. What was interesting to us was the fact that NONE of the items as a whole were on the Restaurant Week menu were on their regular menu. Parking is alright. There is a private lot reserved for restaurants or shops in the small plaza, but the amount of spots is limited. We were lucky enough to snag one. Since it was the end of the week, a lot of their items had run out. So we ended up compiling our three meal orders together to end up with all the remaining menu items: Fried Brussels Sprouts - So good. I love when my fried Brussels sprouts get drenched in sauce. And that's what this was. Fried Pork Cake - I believe that was the name... This was surprisingly tasty. I didn't know what to expect by it but the pulled pork inside the deep fried casing was pleasantly good. The slaw on top completed the BBQ flavors. Halfway through our meal, I decided to order a beer. There is something for everyone on tap, and after hailing someone who looked like they could work at the Albert, I was able to put in an order of the local Red Brick Hibiscuwit. It took a while getting to me, but it was worth the wait! Pork Belly - AMAZING. I was, once again, surprised. The pork belly was tender and not SUPER flavorful but very rich and I wish I could have had more. BBQ Platter - not bad. By now I was super full, but the sampler style platter gave us a taste of what they currently offer on their menu. The wings were tasty, brisket was tender, and that pulled pork though. While it definitely didn't look super appetizing, it tasted much better than it looked. Buttermilk pie - we thought this was all they had left, and I was super worried we were basically going to end up with just straight up pancakes or cornbread or something. Instead, we got this cake that was just like a cheesecake. Delicious! NY Cheesecake - the server managed to score us the last piece of cheesecake. It was just ok, but a nice change from the two slices of buttermilk cake that we were already splitting. The clock struck 9 and the whole bar atmosphere changed. 9 PM is apparently the Fear of the Walking Dead night. What began as a rambunctious sports bar turned into a silent movie theater. It's real serious. They literally turned down ALL the lights and turned up the sound on all the TV's. Everyone was Dead silent. Pun intended. I couldn't see my food and I had a hard time not paying attention to the TV (I can't watch post-apocalyptic shows like the Walking Dead). We quickly asked for our checks while finishing our dessert in the dark and got the hell out of there. I wanted to be able to sleep peacefully tonight. Overall, I'm convinced. The BBQ was legit and the next time I'm back, I'm going for the wings and the burger. And of course, another Hibiscuwit. read more

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First time eating at The Albert. We were hanging out in the Inman Park area and decided to eat at this hidden little place. Great atmosphere with many TV screens to watch sports. Burgers were really good with excellent service. They have crispy tator tots!! Great beer and spirits selection. The bar is also very comfortable to sit as it's extra long and spacious. Highly recommend this low key great food establishment. read more

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Nice spot. Good service. This is what we had. Turkey burger- good and flavorful Ribs- tender and a bit on the tangy side but still good Creamed corn--BANGIN!!!! collard greens-- surprisingly spicy...a little too spicy Pretzel and cheese- on point since we were twisted at the time..very good All and all a good pub type restaurant. Parking in the parking deck for $3 read more

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Ive been sick the last few days and I found that high powered grease gets the acidic environment together in my stomach so what better to get than a burger and fries. With it being after 10 I had to find a place open late and this was the recommendation of choice. The albert is located on a small street so it's pretty much on street parking. I had the opportunity to arrive around 11pm so there was ample parking. I heard this was a good go to place that was low key and provided pretty good food (especially burgers). I had high hopes for this place but I received poor customer service the moment I walked in and decided to place my order to go. I had called before hand and the woman over the phone seemed great but unfortunately that was not the case when I arrived. I mean no one spoke and even when I was about to sit at the bar the bar tender wouldn't part her lips to say anything to me. I thought maybe she was "racist" and could well be but then I also noticed she didn't say much to anyone around the bar are. I find that quite odd when you're a bartender/waitress why not be bubbly or at least at minimum "what can I get for you?" Because the system won't allow me to rate 0 stars they are getting the minimum of 1. The food was good but I will Not be coming here ever again. Really kinda upset after hearing it was a great chill spot but I can not tolerate poor customer service. I'm starting to think society should start sending their staff to customer service training because it's getting worse and worse for the industry. read more

Came here for the first time on New Years Eve. It's a great place for casual food and drinking. I really liked the Wild Heaven seasonal tap. My lemon pepper wings were good too. read more

Absolutely disgusting establishment. A female bartender followed me into the bathroom (after I waited in the extensive line) and told me that I had to let her use the restroom first or I would be "kicked out". Mind you, I was already inside of the bathroom (after waiting!!!) and she barged in and essentially forced me out because "she works there and she goes first". I can't help but think about if the roles were reversed and if a male bartender barged in on a female bartender. I will never be returning to this establishment and would advise extreme caution when deciding whether or not to go here going forward. read more

The Albert is a nice little bar in Inman Park. Slightly divey feel with pretty good bar food. Great drink selections as well. I visited specifically for the burgers, as I was told that they make great burgers. Which they do. I had the Diner Burger (no bacon) and it was delicious! Perfect size and perfectly done. The Brussel sprouts were another story. They're prepared with bacon and blue cheese. Basically we got blue cheese and bacon with a side of Brussel sprouts. It was very heavy and saturated. Could only have a few before calling it quits on them. Otherwise, great little neighbourhood bar! read more

Yummy! Love the grilled cheese on rye bread with my most favorite salad in the world the kale salad! Go to dinner spot!

Ok so this is a great spot with consistent and yummy food. Some highlights on the menu are the diner burger and smoked wings ... they're smoked!! sooooo yummy! My only issue with this place is one of the bartenders is a jerk and acts like anything you do is annoying. Like, how dare you order a drink that he doesn't like. WHAT?!?! One Sunday afternoon I ordered a bloody mary and it came without garnish so I asked about it and he said he had put the garnishes back in the fridge. Hmmmmmmm ok I don't really know why he felt the need to tell me that, I just need a garnish LOL! There's usually a nice crowd in here, and they have games and matches on the TVs. read more

The Albert is one of the original bars in Inman Park. It is not pretentious, and is one of the few places in Inman where you can run up a nice tab at a reasonable rate. the Albert Burger is blissful and is what most bars should strive for in terms of bar food. I really like how many drafts they have on tap. The variety is awesome. I really enjoy popping by here to catch a United match on TV or coming here to start a night of drinking. They have ample bar seats and the service is good and knowledgeable. read more

Best burger in Atlanta, hands down. First time here and will definitely come back. The Classic Burger is just that, classic. Cheese, lettuce and tomato, yummy bun. Perfectly salted fries, no ketchup necessary. Enough said. read more

The Albert - Bars Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

A good friend recommended The Albert after we moved to Old Fourth Ward last May. I had read reviews of the burgers they offer - I rarely order a hamburger anywhere- Woo Hoo! this fun bar and restaurant does the best burgers- my preference is the diner burger or the patty melt. Lots of other nice offerings- my friend loved the side of kale salad- We normally visit this fun place for lunch on Saturdays- Travis, the bartender is just a gem!!! We sit at the bar and he is top notch even if it is crowded. We so enjoy chatting with him. Lots of yummy food there and the atmosphere is spot on! read more

The diner burger with bacon is amazing. Highly recommended. It melts in your mouth. Definitely order the boiled peanuts as an appetizer. As a lifelong Georgian enjoying roadside boiled peanuts, these were awesome, hot and delicious. Brussel sprouts with feta cheese is yummy Great atmosphere and drink selection Located in quaint Inman Park neighborhood. read more

Came here for lunch during a brief visit to the Atlanta area. My party had just finished hiking Kennesaw Mountain, so we were all pretty famished when we got here. We started off with some ciders and beers (Terrapin on tap is always a plus), and took some time to peruse the menu. The food was a kind of typical bar fare with things you'd expect like burgers, wings, fries, baked mac & cheese... then a few things more Southern like boiled peanuts and fried pickles. We ordered some appetizers which came out pretty quick, and most of it was pretty good. I especially liked their fried pickles! When time came to order, we all ended up getting burgers, as we were told that they made a good one. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with swiss, and it was definitely a solid burger. No complaints. The wings we were sharing weren't very good... the meat was kinda flavorless, and they had a lot of gristly parts on them. I liked the atmosphere of the bar, despite the place having a somewhat strange layout. The inside was sort of shaped like a trapezoid split in half with the bar/kitchen separating the 2 sides. Also, our server was incredibly prompt and very accommodating with all of our requests. If I lived in this area, I'd probably frequent the Albert regularly. Seems like a really nice place to chill, have a beer or two, and enjoy a nice burger. read more

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Fun atmosphere and decent bar food- love the kale salad and the lemon pepper wings. Aline and Travis are always attentive and pleasant.

In the cutest little town in the city. The Albert was a great place to dine in and have a perfect drink. The parking lot was small but had multiple spots open. When I went in someone greeted me and I sat at the bar. It's small but cozy. Have a warming vibe. Really enjoyed everything read more

I went there on a Thursday night, it wasn't too busy but if felt like a very depressing Applebees. The bartender had a horrible attitude. Took awhile to help. The lights were so bright. The music was elevator music. It was just a different expirience than I had expirienced on other days I've been. Usually the staff is pretty cool and the music vibe is way more enjoyable. Idk whats happened to this place, but it isn't it anymore. I felt like I was in a torture chamber surrounded by a bunch of divorcees with unresolved trauma. Needless to say, I left after 10 minutes. read more

BURGER UYE (Unofficial Yelp Event) If you don't know, let me fill you in: I live and breathe burgers!!! I'm almost certain if I ever required surgery on my stomach, Ronald McDonald just might pop right out! Doctors would also discover while living in my stomach he and Wendy gave birth to Five Guys and built a lovely White Castle for their family. That is until Burger King and his fiancé Krystal bought it on a foreclosure sale after I slowed down eating at all of them (single-handedly sending the burger economy into recession). So when Lindy F said she was having a burger UYE featuring #6 from Atlanta Magazine's top 20 burger list, well, I just couldn't pass that up. That's right folks, the Diner Burger ranked #6 overall in the city of Atlanta: http://www.atlantamagazine.com/20-best-burgers/ THE SCENE It was a dark dreary night on the streets of Atlanta. This part residential, part commercial neighborhood seemed like a scene out of a mystery novel; dimly lit streets with barely any traffic. Small business shops lining the corner of this street, but seemed that only the Albert's lights shined in the darkness. I walked in the door to see a table set up for our UYE party of 16. A few familiar faces waving at me as I entered (mainly my buddy William G). Greetings and salutations commence with my yelp family after I made a round taking pics with my new LG3. I hadn't been here before you see, so it's customary to get a few shots in before I'm seated, else I'll forget. The talk of the night was this Diner Burger, but I had my eye on the Patty Melt. So, as it always is with William and I, we ordered different burgers and split them to share. Bill is my bromance you see. Hair and eyebrows like Encino Man, but kind-hearted and unfiltered (also like Encino Man). Since I don't get to the city much, I let my food freak flag fly and ordered a round of the smoked wings I read about in other reviews. Poor wings. They were practically swallowed whole by everyone within arms reach of my seat :-) Here are the accounts of the food from my best recollection. I tend to enjoy the company at UYE's so much that the food becomes secondary. ---------- THE DINER BURGER $10 | 4.5 Stars I've already peeked at a few of the other yelpers reviews that I shared this dining experience with this evening. That's usually something I don't do because I don't want to be influenced into "going with the group", but it wouldn't matter in this case. Unlike some of the others, I thought this burger was well worthy of being mentioned in the * Best Of * burger category for Atlanta. I will further say that although I've only had 6 of the top 10 burgers recommended in Atlanta Magazine (and 10 of the top 20), so far this would rank in my top five behind Holeman & Finch, Bocado and a few others. That may change as I try the other burgers, but I really found the Diner burger to be pretty outstanding in flavor. I also found the burger to be "beefy" but unlike some other burgers around town, the accompanying toppings share much of the taste stage with the beef. It doesn't take away the beef flavor, but instead adds another layer to the taste. Not at all disappointed with this burger. Matter of fact, I hope to go back again soon for another. ---------- OTHER ITEMS - Smoked Wings $6 | 5 Stars (upgraded from 4 stars on 3/3/15) Yep, they are as good as the other reviewers say and I found them to be pretty meaty as well. - The Patty Melt $10 | 2.5 Stars It is worth noting that Patty Melts are my FAVORITE style of burgers. My affection for them runs deep into the fabric of my being and ties in heavily with my most cherished childhood memories. I wanted for this burger to be amazing, using my mind to will my taste buds into submission. But it was just too much wrong to make it right. Hard bread, dry patties, no rye flavor, just plain bad. Honestly, my dislike for this burger may have increased my love for the Diner burger just by default. - Cream Corn w/bacon $4 | 4 Stars Unlike any creamed corn I've ever had in the past, but that worked in it's favor. I like new discoveries and this was indeed something I found delightfully creative. - Fried Pickles $7 | 3 Stars They tasted as they should, but with a bit too much breading. - French Fries $3 | 3.5 Stars They appeared to be home cut. I enjoyed them, but the creamed corn and burger worked surprisingly well. I barely touched the fries. ---------- FINAL THOUGHTS I like this place. I like this place a lot! Makes me wish I lived in one of the nearby residential flats where I could pop in for a burger or beer anytime I wanted. This could be a regular hang out, like Cheers, but with burgers added to your beer order. I highly recommend The Diner burger, the smoked wings and that dang creamed corn w/bacon. Unusual flavor, but from time to time I like unusual. I think you will too. read more

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