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    The Place

    4.4 (556 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Shrimp & Grits
    Isabel Y.

    *Delayed post from April '25 I was pleasantly impressed with The Place! It was recommended by a few friends and I'm glad we stopped in for Saturday night dinner, though I've also heard brunch is delicious, albeit busy. The service includes typical southern hospitality and is mostly run by college age students as expected. I loved our window seats that looked out at north campus with the Arch in view. Perfect for alumni in town looking to reminisce over a meal. Food wise, I was concerned with what appeared to be stereotypical southern style food like fried chicken and shrimp and grits, but boy was I wrong!! The modern take on these meals satisfied my craving for familiar comfort foods, while elevating the quality and presentation to something I was proud to share with someone "not from 'round these parts." I highly recommend the Southern Bruschetta because the Pimento Cheese is ON POINT. Also the Shrimp and Grits, which has unbelievably delicious flavor and texture. If you're not hungry enough for an appetizer, a good combo would be the Fried Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich because it also comes with the Pimento Cheese. The chicken was beautifully fried and seasoned well. Can't go wrong here!

    Chris A.

    I harshed this place based on a bad outing a couple of years ago on Valentine's Day. I ate there twice this trip. I had Shrimp and grits for lunch one time, and it did not disappoint. I think it's the best dish they serve, and I order it every time when I'm in town in Athens once a year. Order this with a fried egg on top and thank me later. Being solo and from out of town, I grabbed an early dinner at the bar upstairs, which is, frankly, a lot nicer than the downstairs dining room. The bone-in pork chop i ordered was very good but not mind blowing, but I enjoyed it along with its accompaniments, those being mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus. It appeared they staffed up for Valentine's Day this year. There were three bartenders working the food and drink orders at the bar upstairs. I washed both meals down with sweet tea as one does. The service was great. Cheers!

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    Chrissy A.

    Came here for a late lunch on a Thursday afternoon. The space was pretty much empty so I had my choice of seating. Having already walked about 3 miles, I opted not to go upstairs and sat myself to be able to see outside with a view of campus. The downstairs dining room was nice with exposed brick. Not a lot of room but plenty of private booths. My waiter was great, I was probably his only table at the time but he made sure to check on me frequently without be obtrusive. I did ask for a light beer recommendation and he said that a lot of people enjoyed Peach State Lite. Unfortunately I wasn't a big fan but that's not his fault. It's was cold and came out quickly so that's all that really matters. I knew I was going to have a big dinner so I ordered Nana's salad, which was mixed greens, red & green bell peppers, tomatoes, sliced eggs, cucumbers, avocado, andouille sausage & an onion ring. It was pretty good but I'm pretty sure that andouille was actually kielbasa. But maybe I'm wrong. Overall it was a really great lunch...first time in a long time that I took myself on a date. The company was awesome! LOL

    Peanut Whiskey and Coke
    Mo A.

    We stumbled onto this place on Yelp looking for dinner after playing 36 holes at the UGA course. We decided to eat upstairs and glad we did. We sat at the bar and had a great time. The bartender was great. She had a great personality and was engaging throughout our meal and drinks. She provided great recommendations and I took her lead by ordering a peanut whiskey with coke cocktail and the bourbon glazed salmon with grit cakes and collard greens. I'm not a collard greens fan but these were seasoned and cooked well. I ate them all up. The salmon was incredible. It was marinated perfectly and had an amazing crust with that bourbon glaze...oooweee...makes me smile just thinking about it. And If that weren't enough, the salmon sat on two grit cakes? That's right...what had to be cheese grits then deep fried into this awesome delectable item that paired so well with the salmon and collards. That cute blonde bartender almost made me a Georgia fan...j/k... Go Gators!!!

    Steak special
    Katlyn W.

    Meh I can't decide, the vibe is great and loved my cocktail but my steak was overcooked which kinda ruined the experience for me. Everything that came out looked so good thought and server was attentive

    Fried pork chop with collard greens and mashed potatoes and Black Eyed Peas
    Sherry S.

    We ate here on New Year's Day. They had a great special and everything was delicious. Service was a little bit slow, but I am attributing that to New Year's Day.

    The Buttermilk Chicken Sandwich Lunch
    Stacie B.

    Have been to The Place several times now and have enjoyed it each time. The vibe is very enjoyable inside--very quaint. Service is always great and food comes out pretty quickly. I've had the BLT and Chicken Sandwich. I had them put the avocado spread on the side for my BLT as I'm not a huge fan all the time. As a result, the sandwich was a bit dry as they don't put any mayo or other condiments on it outside of the avocado spread. After getting mayo, it was much better. The chicken sandwich was very good with high quality chicken. My partner always gets the shrimp and grits and, even though I'm not a grits fan, I have to admit they're REALLY good. Definitely stop in if in Athens.

    Downstairs booth
    Amy M.

    The chicken and waffles was to-die-for delicious and hubby had the shrimp and grits and thought it was awesome. The food was sooooo good and our server was incredibly friendly and helpful. We talked about some of the historic pictures on the wall while we were admiring the old building the restaurant itself is in. Upstairs and downstairs both have a cool vibe, we ate downstairs... but when we come back we might choose upstairs for a window view of the town. Loved The Place!

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    The Shrimp and Grits are awesome. Best I've had. Service is great. Neat little restaurant.

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    Best place to go after or before a game!! Shrimp and Grits my favorite! Service is always stellar and the location could not be better!

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    The food here is comfort food exemplified. Jordyn our server was great. Quaint atmosphere, but fun.

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    All the food was amazing and the service was fast. Get something with bacon jam. You're welcome.

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    The Flying Biscuit Cafe - Kids waffle

    The Flying Biscuit Cafe

    4.3(49 reviews)
    4.9 mi
    •$$

    Visited 7/11/26 Epps Bridge & 7/14/26 Normalton (Prince Ave) locations were both really good to eat…read moreat. We had a family breakfast and this morning ate at the Normaltown Prince Ave location across from the Piedmont Hospital. We shared the waffle breakfast. With an extra two eggs over medium (my favorite) and the potatoes. The grits are really good, but better with syrup. Booth locations have really great staff people and really colorful walls and atmospheres. Shoutout to 809-Gabriel who helped us in 7/11/26 was excellent, very friendly and easy to talk with like Gabriel. We'll both be back again. Good food and fair prices.

    Pleasant casual place to have breakfast or brunch with friends -outdoor during the lovely spring…read moreweather. Food : large menu to meet most favorite morning appetites. We like the eggs Benedict, the tacos, the fruit side, and the omelettes. The grits are good, too. Bacon is done nicely crisp but not overdone. Coffee and tea are served promptly and cups kept filled Service: pleasant and efficient servers Facility ; Clean, cheerful, has coveted outdoor tables as well as indoor tables. The outdoor area is next to a busy parking area but it isn't annoying. Tables indoors are spaced nicely-and can be moved to accommodate groups of 12 or so. Location :conveniently located in a strip mall area close to a main road ; plenty of parking

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    The Flying Biscuit Cafe - Epps Bridge (in Trader Joe's parking lot)

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    South Kitchen + Bar

    South Kitchen + Bar

    4.2(536 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I stopped by to grab a to-go plate, and I have to say, this restaurant is SO cute! I absolutely…read moreloved the industrial loft vibe--it gives the place so much character. The service was really nice, too. I sat at the bar to place my order, and luckily, the bartender was vegetarian and pointed me in the right direction when it came to choosing what to try. The collard greens weren't really my favorite, but the tots and mac & cheese? Absolutely delicious! Those were definitely the standouts for me. This is definitely a spot we'll be visiting again in the near future. My only wish is that they offered a few seafood options, but there were still plenty of things to enjoy. Parking is a little limited, but the area is very walkable, so that definitely helps. Overall, super cute spot, friendly service, and some really good food!

    I absolutely want to give this place more than 5 stars, and I would give them more but for one…read moremajor factor during our brunch this Sunday. As it is, I'd still give them a 4.75 stars for such a lovely experience. I would still say you NEED to eat here if you are here on Sunday! Just be warned to wear not slip shoes! They actually take reservations for Sunday brunch, so that's already a plus. When we were running a bit late, Indie was truly a joy to talk with, and she made the change without a hiccup! Once we got there, she was even more welcoming and got us seated in no time. Before I explain my concern, let me make it clear that we will certainly be back when we visit Athens! The location is so close to the UGA campus it's a no-brainer. There was plenty of street parking around, including handicap, so it's easy to get to. While the front entrance is almost hilariously plain and non-descript, the interior is really beautiful!! I felt like we walked into a The Great Gatsby. My daughter was tickled by the ever-changing ticker sign over the bar. Everyone loved the stained glass and deep colors. Even the bathrooms were like being at Grand Central Station in the 20's. And the food!!! We tried all the classic Southern Soul Food staples, and they did NOT disappoint! From the fried green tomatoes, to the shrimp & grits, to an enormous French Toast, they put their foot in it!! Bravo! I have to note that the fried chicken is truly crave-able--crispy, juicy, & flavorful!! The fried green tomatoes were cornbread crispy and delicious! Fair warning that they do have a bit of a bite to them, so check with your littles. We appreciated that they offered egg whites in any dish with eggs, but I wish there was a non-pork substitute for some dishes. There's a vegan selection, but it's just not the same, so we didn't try it. Maybe next time! I lived my goat cheese omelette, and the portion was big enough I got to take some home with me. Just wonderful food all around. The beignets were divine! And it ended up being my daughter's birthday dessert/app. And then we just kept ordering more. Cannot say enough great things about our server--and my mind goes blank because I wish I could remember her name!! She was great the entire time for our whole 9-top group. She kept the waters filled, she cleared plates along the way, she was welcoming and engaging, and we just all enjoyed being here because of it. While we waited for some of our party to arrive, we were directed to a beautiful lobby adjacent to the restaurant. Unfortunately, the floor was exceptionally slippery--like an oily kind of slippery that is not conducive to an 88-year-old using a walker kind of slippery. I was a little worried for my F & MIL. The elevator is so far from where we needed to be that it wasn't worth the risk, so we chose to go up the 2 steps at the front entrance. Luckily for us, everyone was able to move around with care this time.

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    The Flying Biscuit Cafe - Dry biscuit! Where's the egg? Where is the "moon dusting" on these old potatoes?

    The Flying Biscuit Cafe

    3.8(89 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Normaltown & Epps Bridge locations were both really good to eat at. We had a family breakfast and…read morethis morning ate at the Normaltown Prince Ave location across from the Piedmont Hospital. We shared the waffle breakfast. With an extra two eggs over medium (my favorite) and the potatoes. The grits are really good, but better with syrup. Booth locations have really great staff people and really colorful walls and atmospheres. Shoutout to 809-Gabriel who helped us in 7/11/26 was excellent. 1037-Natalia was nice but a bit of an attitude and not as friendly and easy to talk with like Gabriel. We'll both be back again. Gods food and fair prices.

    NOTE TO SELF: DO NOT PICK FLYING BISCUIT! They do NOT have gluten free anything. Last visit, 9…read moremonths ago, I chose to eat gluten. I do that sometimes when I just can't decide but I pay for it for about a week. I don't try to do that anymore. lol I did notice many similarities so the sweet gluten must be what is good there. I consider all that processed sugar and the gluten filled garbage GMO flours to be horrible for our bodies. That happens as you learn how these foods actually affect your body and DIS-EASE! Now, I am weeding out the restaurants I will no longer eat at. If you don't care about the wellbeing of your customer's health, then you only care about $$$! I will no longer be eating at establishments that don't use quality ingredients and will focus more on Mom & Pop Locally owned places that do! These businesses need to do better so we aren't constantly sick and medicated beings! They have brainwashed us to eating garbage that other countries do not allow! The ONLY positive thing I can say is the hostess was on point! She was constantly working, bouncing around, handling things, completely pleasant with a smile on her face. She is the reason for 2* and not 1. She was the only 1! I'm only giving a description of her so she is recognized because I do not know her name. Cute dark skinned woman with her hair pulled back with a head band/wrap. She deserves a raise and employee of the month! Everyone else seemed pissy or too concerned with whatever gossip they had to chat about. Waitress literally said, "They just consider it gluten friendly by taking the bread off". Not even grits or potatoes are listed as "GF". Manager came out to explain why grits weren't GF. Idk why they try to appear "healthy". They offer alternatives to pork, but that's about it. Manager said the grits company doesn't claim to be GF so therefore they don't. Well, if the company isn't claiming it, they are most likely using the cheapest of the cheap GMO'd corn! Obviously, just my opinion, but I'm so tired of these restaurants charging so much for garbage food. Waitress is extremely pleasant! lol That is sarcasm for anyone not tracking. Brought the hubs unsweet tea when he ordered sweet! Lol Asked if we were ready to order 3x in less than 5 min while our heads were still down staring at the menus. Then, when we were ready, she was taking money for a guy at the bar, serving another table a beverage, and serving another table their food, while 3 other employees stood around a cleaning station chatting. An elderly gentleman and his caregiver came in but the hostess was outside for some reason. He sat himself at a dirty table. They ignored him until he started waving his arm at staff. I saw the interaction prior. 1 employee saw what he had done and told the others but they ignored the dirty table and the people until he got agitated. Then, they moved him to the table behind him, that they did clean while he was sitting there waiting to be acknowledged. We needed a quick bite in between Dr appts. I wish we had driven a bit further rather than coming here. I'm not hopeful for the cheese grits with turkey bacon I selected because nothing else was appealing and wouldn't destroy my stomach. Guess I'll deal with inflammation today from the gmo corn. The hubs got an egg and cheese biscuit. She didn't ask him how he wanted his eggs cooked or what kind of cheese. It's a mystery what he will get lol. Yes! I am writing this while sitting here! lol It's been 10+ minutes since the old man moved tables and the table he sat at is STILL dirty with dishes. Waitress just came to inform us, after waiting 20 minutes already, that they put pork bacon in my grits so it's going to be a few more minutes. I'm confused??? Why is my husband's food not being brought out? That means his is sitting back there waiting on my GRITS! Come on! 5 more minutes and the results???? Absolutely the most disgusting thing I've ever seen brought out. Check out the picture! lol what on earth is that even? Tasted like generic cheese soup dumped on top of a tiny bowl of semi good grits with half a slice of bacon cut up in it. They called that "Loaded" grits. Lol It was disgusting and those grits are NOT creamy or dreamy! They are so cheap they don't even get the GF tag. lol The hubs biscuit was horribly dry, so little egg you couldn't see it, and the "moon dusted" potatoes tasted like yesterday's home fries, with no dusting or even salt. Quite literally the worst food and service I have seen in a long time! Watched 2 servers NOT sit a family with a girl on crutches, waiting for the hostess to finish dealing with a to-go order. It was like no one helps anyone in there and the customer is last on the priority list!

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    The Flying Biscuit Cafe - The bar

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    The Flying Biscuit Cafe - Biscuits n sage chicken sausage gravy with scrambled eggs, home fries (didn't have magic dust and tasted old)

    Biscuits n sage chicken sausage gravy with scrambled eggs, home fries (didn't have magic dust and tasted old)

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    Cantaritos Café

    Cantaritos Café

    4.5(24 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    "Little pitchers have big ears," the old-timers used to say, bewildering the whippersnappers…read more Wait, we're talking "little pitchers" as in Ron Guidry, Tom Gordon, Tim Lincecum, Marcus Stroman, and so on? Nah, these "little pitchers" are paloma-like Jalicesense cocktails served in little clay cups called "cantaritos." Regrettably, I've never tried one. Anyway, in a town that (IMO) has been going downhill for a while when it comes to dining, the modest pan-Latin Cantaritos Cafe is one of the better restaurants to open in Athens post-COVID. In my experience, they've done a great job with everything: breakfast burrito, a Venezuelan (I think?) breakfast sandwich of some sort, massive heavy (a little too heavy, maybe) arepas, all terrific. The menu is huge. Prices have been reasonable, but it's been a few months since I was there. P.S. The review preceding mine by two chronologically is a disgrace: "I love this place," but one star because a single employee on a single occasion didn't adequately kiss her pinkie ring? There are potentially myriad valid reasons why that employee was unable to serve that entitled Yelper.

    Let me start by saying I love this place, their food and drinks, and normally don't have any…read moreissues. 7:10 am - all lights are on, open sign is on, door is unlocked, and no hours on the door that I saw. Went in and lady just looks at me. I said, "I just want to get coffee." She said, "dont open until 7:30." I said well, you just lost business and shouldn't have your open sign (on the side of the building to draw in traffic) on or door unlocked. I don't understand business' mentality anymore. If I owned a business that served coffee in the mornings and someone came in 15-20 min before we opened because I had my sign on and door unlocked, I would say, "it may take a few extra minutes because we aren't open yet, but what can I get you?" Thats how you keep happy customers. Instead, you turned me away losing that sale, gaining this review, AND I will reconsider next time I decide I may want to eat your food, and just go somewhere else, also this review could affect others coming there, so affecting future sales. If the lights weren't all on, open sign wasn't on, I wouldn't have come in to have this experience. Business', YOU MUST DO BETTER!!! News flash! There are tons of you for us to choose from. We don't have to eat or drink at your restaurant.

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    Cantaritos Café
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