My favorite spot in Darien to grab a bite to eat! The restaurant is located in a beautiful old home in Downtown Darien. They did a wonderful job with the decor. The ambiance is fantastic! Service was above and beyond. Food is AMAZING! Highly recommend!! read more

Beautiful restaurant in an old southern mansion. Food was excellent. Fresh and genuine. A real little gem.

We had a wonderful dinner with friends here tonight. The ambiance was wonderful, the server, Autumn, friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. We met the chef and sous chef. The food was creative and delicious. The food could have been hotter but that was the only negative . read more

This was the nicest place to go for a delicious meal in beautiful surroundings. We went for breakfast in this old house with views of hanging moss off magnolia trees and manicured back yard. I ordered a unique dish of southern grits topped with peaches, pecans, and honey while my husband created his own breakfast sandwich which he said was delicious. The young lady serving us was willing to make the changes for him and was so generous and kind. She was willing to talk with us about the area and recommended some things for us to do during our stay. I would highly recommend eating here. read more

We really enjoy The Canopy, particularly for breakfast and lunch. Love that it is in a historic home. We enjoyed our lunch on the porch when we were last there. Give it a try! read more

This place was amazing! Classic, low-key, chill vibe. The food was really great, and the service, too. 10/10 read more

The Canopy - Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Darien, Georgia

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I took my time and thought about for a bit before writing this review. I wanted to give a fair, balanced, honest account. So here goes: Exterior Lovely historical home that's been converted into a restaurant. With the pillars and front porch, it definitely gives off a Gone With the Wind / Tara vibe and most visitors will love this. As an AA woman, I admit I often feel a bit conflicted about visiting plantations and restaurants that make it part of their 'theme' as though slavery was a fun time had by all. The Canopy isn't doing that - they just happen to be located in a historical home so I didn't feel odd about spending my money here. Interior Again - lovely exteriors - hardwood floors, bright white walls & lots of the original architecture - like the big grand staircase as you enter. Food Initially, I ventured in for breakfast but didn't see anything that jumped out at me (more on that later). I had the Grilled Cheese on one visit and the Canopy Club on another visit. The Canopy club comes on Wheatberry toast. I thought the sandwich was tasty but I gotta admit I was disappointed because I'd looked at their social media photos and I was expecting a big chunk of ham and a big chunk of turkey (the kind that looks like your granny sliced off a hunk and slapped it on your plate for Thanksgiving). See photos. The bread was good but the strong flavor profile overwhelmed the sandwich. The bread made it hard to taste the meat and cheese. It's genuinely the first time I've experienced this with a sandwich. The Grilled Cheese has apples, turkey and gouda cheese. Gotta love these quirky names when you encounter 'em. Don't even get me started on the 'hand punched' fries. Which I'd never heard of and asked about. Turns out they're hand cut fries, but since they're using a fry cutter and not a knife, they call them hand punched. Um. ok. I don't know any restauranter using a knife to cut 'handcut' fries. Your hand is still using the cutter so I don't think the villagers will get out the pitchforks if you just call 'em handcut. Back to the sandwich. This sandwich was delicious. My only complaint is that it was dripping with butter - which most will love but I like just enough butter to produce the Maillard effect - anything else is just overkill. Price / Value I'd had a few locals warn me that the food was good but expensive. Frankly, I didn't think the food was expensive. Everything is ala carte - but even with that - if I'd ordered the club ($12) with fries ($2) - that would still have been $14 for a sandwich with fries and it's hard to get a hot lunch for under $15 these days. Customer Service Ok. Here's the bad part. It was awful. Just insanely bad. First visit. Server was sitting on the porch. Sat there & watched me park and approach the steps. Jumped up as I hit the top stop, dashed in ahead of me & let the door fall closed in my face. On the same visit, Cheyenne took my order. When I didn't see any breakfast items I liked, she suggested the lunch menu. We discussed sides (she's the one I had the french fry discussion with), asked about beverages (I declined both a side and a beverage). I told her the type of cheese I wanted, asked for extra tomatoes. Asked that they put the bacon on the side. She. Took. My. Order. Told me she couldn't ring me up because the system wouldn't allow it until 11am. Told me 15 minutes to ready. I left to go to post office then returned. When she saw me come back, she ran to the kitchen and had this surreal conversation with another server (the one that let the door close on me earlier). Told other server that she needed her to go 'out there' and take my order because I was asking about a sandwich earlier, but I didn't order it and she didn't think I was coming back. I was standing less than a foot away, separated only by a thin black curtain and she was speaking in this sotto voice / stage whisper - as though the curtain had magical sound- blocking properties. When the other server came out & asked to take my order, I declined and told her I'd already placed my order and that it was a clear that Cheyenne didn't put the order in and I'd try them another day. She just stood there looking at me with a pained expression. No apology. No best wishes on your search for food. Nothing. I think Cheyenne made a decision based on my appearance & my decision not to order a side or beverage & thought I wasn't coming back / couldn't afford the food and deliberately didn't put my order in. I struggled with my decision to go back at all, but I decided one bad apple shouldn't spoil the whole bunch. On my second & third visit (where I actually managed to get food), I called my order in & picked it up so my interaction with the staff, in person, was blessedly limited. Overall Overall, I think they'll do fine but I sincerely hope they manage to find & hire better, more welcoming support staff that can appreciate a diverse clientele of customers. It's 2023 - not 1953. read more

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Delicious breakfast in a really cool, picturesque area! Tin roof southern mansion with porch, surrounded by Live oaks with Spanish moss.

Food & service were wonderful. Plan to visit again soon. House was intriguing. This place has a lot of character!

We we happy to grab brunch at The Canopy a Folk Victorian house in quaint Darien, Georgia. We were welcomed in warmly and it felt cozy eating in the beautifully restored dining room of this charmingly restored home. Delicious southern cuisine, reasonably priced meals and locally sourced it was a hit for us as hungry travelers. I ordered the tasty veggie skillet which was made to order with fried eggs over medium with breakfast potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, spring mix and feta cheese. Veggie skillet came out quickly and I felt a lot of intention was care was in the dish. The kids ordered the chefs breakfast sandwich which was a fluffy homemade biscuit with hash browns, eggs to order, bacon, cheese and sriracha! They certainly dot not skim on their portions as there were packed with yummy layers of goodness. All fresh from the kitchen with care. Great spot, do make a visit if you are in the area as The Canopy is truly a unique experience! read more

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This restaurant is in a lovely old building with great wait staff. Our waitress was attentive and gave good service. The food however, was very bad. We ordered the artisan bread. Which was anything but. It was simply white bread and an old biscuit served with tiny containers of Smuckers jam as well as a strange liquid that was described as " garlic butter". We ordered the Brussels sprouts which were very spicy but with no salt or other flavors. We then ordered both the lamb and the beef tenderloin. Again, none of the sides were salted at all. The rice was bland and tasteless, the tenderloin was charred on the outside and very chewy, the squash had no seasoning at all. The lamb was tender but had had no seasoning. I am really rooting for this restaurant and hopefully they can improve their food. They are in a great location and have wait staff that are committed to giving diners a good experience, but that cannot overcome the shortcomings of the food. read more

My wife and I are staying in the area and were looking for a local restaurant for breakfast on Yelp and this place came up. It's located in an old house that is charming and nicely decorated. The wait staff was attentive but not hovering and very friendly. I enjoyed the chorizo breakfast bowl and my wife had the ham bowl, both were delicious and a nice portion. Nice find in a little town. Well done. read more

There was no way to eat the club sandwich and maintain good table manners. The stringy fat from the ham made it impossible for the sandwich to stay together. It was a choking hazard. They could have trimmed it off in the kitchen. Was my first time; I was expecting a chef in the kitchen but I don't think they were there. And the mustard came in little plastic packets - low class, and it was so old it was hard. read more

Had Breakfast here. It was very good. Love the old house that it occupies. Service was tiptop.

THIS IS WHERE YOU WANT TO EAT LUNCH!!!!! This house from the 1800's is home to a fantastic chef, amazing staff, and the best sandwich I've eaten in YEARS!!!! The Sassy Patty is a country fried steak with caramelized onions, pepper Jack cheese, and a chipotle aioli, but it is so much more. One bite into this was the most amazing flavor. It was a little bit sweet, and the steak was so tender it chewed like ground beef. I wasn't sure where the sweet came from, so I asked for a side of the aioli. Nope. Only hear there. The perfect pairing. I would put it on everything. The sweet came for the caramelized onions, which were perfectly done and bountiful. I also ordered fried pickles, which were very good. I am so amazed at the perfect blending of flavors in the sandwich. If you live within an hour, you have got to come here. You can thank me later!!! :) read more

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Ordered the Pasta Putanesca with braised pork and there was NO pork. I would appreciate beforehand to be informed that they don't have one of the ingredients as this has happened more than once. The ceviche was stale and unseasoned like it had been sitting out for a while. The Oreo cheese cake and the chocolate cake both tasted like they were uncovered in the fridge and had been sitting there for some time as it had a waxy fridge taste. For $12 a dessert I would expect it to at least be fresh. I was also shocked at how small the potato croquettes were as they were served with corn and about the same size as the kernels. read more

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Great brunch. All our food was on point and very tasty. Service was fast and friendly with frequent drink refills. Ambiance was very nice. Portions are sized so you can enjoy your appetizer and main. We had the brown butter shrimp, fry bread, steak skillet, and French toast sandwich. Mimosas are $6. read more

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Food was delicious! Service was excellent! The ambiance was different as it is an old home that has been changed into a restaurant.

What a delightful lunch we had! Our server, Bri, was great....she told us she had just had the Korean fried chicken sandwich herself for lunch and that it was yummy....she was right!!!!!! It was awesome, and so were the homemade potato chips!!!!!! read more

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Food and service was terrible. Megan, the chef has major issues. Cannot handle constructive criticism at all- totally passive aggressive attitude and I will not ever be back- place was so dead I wasn't sure they were open- now I see why it's dead- change chef or your business will be out of business in no time. She does not have a clue how to speak to people respectfully. Extremely rude and confrontational! read more

Excellent traditional breakfast spot. Beautiful historic house conversion. Delicious plates. Good coffee. Good service.

Sunday brunch for the 70-something Birthday "Boy". Hit the spot with interesting menu choices and excellent service. Everything we ordered came exactly as requested: fried bread appetizer(s) - hard to stop with just one - shrimp and eggs skillet and steak and eggs skillet. After 11:30AM we ordered a mimosa and a sparkling wine. The setting was a sparkling clean aesthetic with social distancing between wooden tables. The home has been beautifully restored with ample, adjacent parking. There is an option of a scan & pay and frequent diner awards program. We will definitely return. read more

We were fortunate enough to find a reservation for Mother's Day on the first week of their soft open. This place is absolutely lovely and offers a couple separate dining areas on the lower level and has a small bar and seating area on the second level, as well the cutest restroom I've seen in a while...(first bathroom review for me!). This Victorian style home-renovated restaurant has comforting decor and pretty good food. Portions are pretty small but the price is still reasonable and food was really pretty tasty. A friend ordered the chicken and waffle. Fried chicken was small breast piece, well seasoned and not greasy. Waffle was plain and maple syrup served on the side may have been seasoned with a little heat, but not enough to really tell. If it was intended to have a little heat, it would be better if it got turned up. Also ordered the sharing portion of browned butter shrimp. Browned butter could have been better executed but shrimp was cooked, tail-on, perfect. Last item we ordered was the farmer "skillet", not served in a skillet, but on a plate. Hash browns and meat at the bottom was so crispy and delicious, a little oily, but it was super flavorful. I ordered over medium eggs but they broke both yolks and cooked it completely, so there was no hint of runny yolk which would have really been great. That was a perfect size, light and tasty but not heavy. We got a few white chocolate mint medallions when we got our checks. Really enjoyed the brunch as a whole and they said they were all working through some opening kinks... and the staff was so sweet and respectful throughout, fielding several diners comments, including ours. This place was charming and the back patio also looks like a nice place to dine outside. Highly recommend food, service and ambience. read more

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Oh my goodness!!! what a beautiful, quant "front porch" to have an absolutely delicious (fresh, healthy) breakfast or lunch. If I could give it 10 stars I would. The folks here make you feel so welcome - like you're at a friends home sitting on the porch having delicious food and company! Even our Riley got his own water bowl and a biscuit. This place is worth the 7 min off 95!!! Can't wait to go back again. read more

Internet Menu said Smashburger. Order taker said no such thing. Regular burger only. Burger was fantastic, coming with everything I asked for, except the extra pickles. Burger was still huge and very tasty. Saved half for supper!!! If you like good burgers, this is one!!!!! Fries were cooked in old grease. Onion rings left us with a regrettable aftertaste. Certainly they ordered them frozen and did not cook in good grease. Bleh bleh bleh. Just do not go for onion rings or fries. This was my first try. Not sold on them so far. Literally left a very bad taste in mouth. read more

Very nice quaint place. My brother came for lunch and loved it . I came for brunch and it is awesome

Very charming restaurant, great service, the food is amazing , tucked away in Darien Georgia you would do well I'm bringing a date or an anniversary or just a meet up with friends, kind service and amazing rooms. You can eat him in this big house. read more

Great food, great service. The historic home provides a quaint setting. We'll be back.

Unfortunately I have been disappointed more times than I was pleased.. Breakfast is just nothing to be excited about. Many times I have been there food was cold. I hate having to give a bad review because we want this place to succeed! read more

What an incredible find. The meal was perfect, as was the attentive service. The location is an historic home beautifully restored, with an amazing patio area under the stars and oaks, and a balcony area straight out of a novel for dining as well. I had the tenderloin, which was perfectly cooked, and every bite was delicious. The espresso at the end of the meal was a bonus. Wish I could give 10 stars. Magical night. read more

Had lunch for our 17th Anniversary here today and it was delicious! The house is beautiful, it was quiet and quaint. The staff was kind and courteous we will definitely be back! If the lemon blueberry cheesecake is on the dessert menu I highly recommend it! read more

Buckle up! This reviews has some twists and turns. The building itself is really pretty! I made a reservation for the balcony and it is honestly pretty sketchy. The balcony is sagging pretty badly. It felt relatively stable though. The waitress was extremely nice and attentive. She checked in regularly and had a great attitude. On to the food.... Started out with the chips and dip. Very misleading as its goat cheese at the bottom not visible at first, chips covered in honey Sriracha, followed by the pork on top. More like nachos but nonetheless tasted amazing. I ordered the pasta and again the flavor was great. Unfortunately the pork was nowhere to be found on my plate. The other entree we had was the tenderloin. It did not appear to be an 8oz cut of meat. Tasted great but the menu says it comes with potatoes which it was missing. For the price I was expecting to at least receive the item from the menu but I will gladly come back and give them another chance. read more

Ordered the club today and it was fantastic!! I've been here numerous times and it's always good.

After charging 35 bucks because it's Father's Day....they are off my list of eligible restaurants. Food wasn't that good. They have special over priced menus for special dates. read more

Visiting Darien for a few days and found The Canopy on an early morning walk. Stopped in for breakfast. Service was great, the historic home is in amazing condition and furniture is delightful. We had the eggs, grits and fresh made biscuits with a little Sriracha on the side. My daughter was so delighted to have Strawberry Shortcake for breakfast. Coffee was very good and the seasonal fruit cup had a variety of fresh fruits including cherries, plum, watermelon, peaches, melon, and strawberries. The presentation and quality of food shows they care. Recommended for sure. We ate there three days in a row! read more

Fantastic food, excellent pricing. Told my friend about it and he is thanking me for telling him about it. Highly recommend this place for fine dining read more

Portions small for the price. Tenderloin was tough and fatty. Brown butter shrimp had no flavor/seasoning. Salad was micro portion. Based on local reviews we were hoping to have a great meal inside the historical home setting. Waitress was pleasant and attentive however for fine dining to be dressed in leggings and a T-shirt is not the best first impression. read more

Amazing food options and flavors! Impeccable and punctilious staff! Beautiful establishment! I loved everything about it. read more

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Found this gem on yelp, we were driving north from a vacation, and loved the food, service and establishment. Cute house converted into a cool restaurant, with a bar and lounge upstairs with a few outside sitting areas, very quaint. read more

Just a little applause for The Canopy. We had Sunday brunch there and it was wonderful! Delicious food, excellent service and a beautiful dining experience. We look forward to our next visit! read more

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