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    The Gathering Place Cafe

    4.1 (37 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Cute little entry way into the restaurant.

    We found this great little off the beaten path place. It was a gem super cute de or great food and great service. The sweet tea was so good!!!

    Thomas B.

    This was an amazing lunch that included a super waitress celebrating her 27th wedding anniversary. The service, the meal and ........BTW save room for the home made dessert..... were outstanding. We both had the homemade meatloaf but choose to add the onion rings as the side. They were also from scratch and beat any we have had in a long time. We rode 30 miles to here on our motorcycles and it was worth the ride. When your in the area.stop here because it is the best home cooking!!!!!!

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    Daphney G.

    Country cooking at its best. Rolls were unique and tasty. Coleslaw excellent! Desert: Gooey gooey something, just rub it on your thighs now cause you will eat the whole thing. Will enjoy another trip soon. Service very good

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    Great place. Food is so good and the service is top notch. Well worth the stop to try the fried green tomatoes.

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    Some of the food is good. The place is very noisy during dinner. Good service, and welcoming atmosphere.

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    Love the fried green tomatoes! Good burger too. Nice staff. Cash only, so don't forget that...

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    Four adults out for dinner. It was our third visit. We were disappointed. The food was just not as good as previous trips.

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