Gladys' Kitchen is a staple in the community, synonymous with Southern hospitality and comfort…read morefood--and they did not miss! From the moment we walked in, it felt like visiting your favorite aunt's house on a Sunday after church. The food was hot and fresh, and the staff was friendly and attentive. Everything was well-seasoned, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. The dressing was a tad dry but still flavorful. The collard greens may have been cooked with pork, which I don't eat, so I didn't have them--but I did taste them. They were finely cut, well-seasoned, and definitely not from a can. As I was leaving, I was asked about my experience, and I later realized I was speaking with Ms. Gladys herself. She was sitting in the lobby, observing and ensuring that everyone had a great dining experience. I highly recommend this place for both the food and the hospitality. This feels like "down home"

We are from Arizona visiting our son. We stopped in at Gladys Kitchen for lunch on a Sunday. The…read moreline was long filled with locals which means it's a town favorite. The food was so delicious. We all got something different and all of it was tasty. The butter biscuit is a definite must try!

How I love being at an event with a hot lunch! I was at Auburn U for an event and lunch was from…read morethis restaurant. I had the fried chicken plate with 2 sides and a roll. Also came with a huge wedge of cake. The chicken was very flavorful and fried well. The green beans were tasty as well. I wasn't a fan of the cake..a bit dry. And who doesn't love a creamy Mac n cheese. I had heard great things about the food here so I was glad I was finally able to try it. They lived up to their reputation.

Good southern food but I wouldn't call it soul food. Soul food is known for the flavor. My mac and…read morecheese and field peas were just ok. The field peas had no seasoning at all. Overall it was good after adding some salt and pepper.

Fried Chicken - that is why you go here. I suspect the catfish is worth a trip too. Bit if you are…read morefrom out of town, stop in for the fried chicken (a thigh & a leg fwiw) Being from a NW location I have access to good chicken that is fried, but not the high art of Fried Chicken that is practiced here. Plenty of pepper in the dredge, and the fry is the sort that makes you stop talking. And the chicken tastes... chickeny - which is lost from the chicken in larger chains. The sides are solid too. Right up the middle. And eat in if you can - that way everything is at its crispy, hot best.

Simple, delicious, and affordable fried chicken and catfish dinners (among other entrées) served up…read morewith wonderful southern hospitality and sweet iced tea! Get there early for lunch! ;-)

Barb's is amazing! A little hole in the wall, nothing fancy, but the food is delicious! You can't…read morego wrong with anything from breakfast or dinner! Homestyle cooking at its finest! Grits made from scratch where all you need to eat is a spoon - perfect every time. This is our go to place every trip we make a trip to Eufaula! service is exceptional - Bernard is just a sweet person and if you are lucky, Ms Barb brings you your dish personally!

The service here is a little weird and jarring at first. I hadn't gone more than 10 feet through…read morethe door when I was asked "What'll you have to drink?" You just have to know the procedure, but it wasn't only me, a Northerner whose brain hadn't yet fully recalibrated for the local accent. Locals were confused too. Procedure is this: tell them your drink preference (I had water), pick up a tray, put it on the counter, pick out a main, three sides, a dessert, slide it down to the register, pay, and take it to your table. At that point do you begin eating? No! Remove your items from the tray and they come by and pick it up. Now begin! You may be thinking "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld but I assure you it didn't feel that way. Just the quirky way they run the place. The waitress did warm up after I was there a while, came over to ask where I was from, etc. And to try to convince me to come back for breakfast! This is cafeteria style, with everything prepared ahead of time and kept warm on steam trays. So how do they keep that fried chicken so crunchy and delicious? Perhaps the best I've ever had, the batter so crunchy you could probably hear me eating from another room, assertively peppery, the large leg and thigh pieces perfectly cooked and juicy. (White meat also available.) My sides were lima beans, turnip greens, and yams. The highlight was the yams: super sweet but not in a bad way, balanced by good seasonings. The beans were fine, a bit salty. The only disappointment were the turnip greens, too finely chopped and overcooked. The portion sizes were decent. Also included is corn bread. Two choices: baked or fried. Never heard of fried so I tried that. Interesting but a little chewy and not so much corn flavor; next time I'd get the baked. Finishing this rather large lunch was a challenge for me but I managed, while taking in the local ambience. I saved the dessert for later. Dessert? Yes. I was also asked on ordering what I wanted for dessert. The only one that appealed was the red velvet cake (the others were a cobbler and bread pudding) so I got that. I assumed it was included but when I paid I saw it was not. $4; no big deal. It didn't look that good, a thin 1 inch slice tightly shrink wrapped on a paper plate. Looks were deceiving. The first time I actually liked red velvet cake, a light crumbly texture and cream cheese frosting that tasted of more than sugar. With the amount of frosting this tiny slice was quite filling and I'm glad it wasn't larger. All this for a little over $21. I think this was including tip but I'm not positive. Either way, great deal!

A HIDDEN GEM The baked chicken/ greens/ slaw over the top…read moreLunch mate had Fried Chicken /greens/ squash medley We both commented should have come here sooner. I'll be venturing that menu DELOYSH!!! By Kroger on Glenn/Dean

Fast and friendly service. Simple menu with great value. Food was served fast. Some of the best…read morefried chicken and Mac and cheese. Everyone in my party said they'd go back.

All food is on the hot bar. We had chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, Lima beans, mashed…read morepotatoes and gravy, pole beans and delicious homemade yeast rolls. Seating is mostly family-style with condiments on a lazy Susan at each table...hot sauce, pepper vinegar and a pitcher of sweet tea for refills. Service was very friendly and it was obvious the locals eat here--always a good sign. Parking is mostly in the back, with two or three on the street.

Just got back from a GA visit, went to Paul's on Thursday for fish - OH BOY !!!…read moreHave loved this place forever and we literally plan our departure time from Florida to make it there for lunch, but had never been on fish day. As usual, the food was excellent and I got to have some of that grand lace cornbread - that I can not replicate at home :( - but anyway, I also have to let you know about the hush puppies. I am the daughter of a fisherman so have eaten more than my share of fish and hush puppies in my life. These hush puppies made me want to fall off my chair. The outside was crunchy good and the inside was as light as air, literally melted in your mouth. I truly have never had such a good hush puppy and my Mom made some darn good ones. So plan your visit for a Thursday some time! They also have some new T-shirts with a print on the back of a painting done by Mrs. Paul's - great granddaughter I think is correct. Nice colors, really nice T-shirt. If you are in the Dawson area and you don't go here, you're really missing a great Southern food experience, as well as a place that's clean, staffed by nice people and is a great value. Ending this now, it's making me hungry and it's too late in the evening to start out for Dawson . . .

If you're looking for home style Southern Cooking, Zaila's Place is a must try. A taste of this…read morefood will definitely evoke feelings of nostalgia...it's just like eating at grandma's! The "home of the $8 meal" Their prices are a huge bonus. The customer service is amazing (they greet customers by name #winning) and incredibly fast. Special shout-out to Tamia working the front counter. She worked to resolve a customer issue with absolute CLASS. It made me so proud to see a young, black woman handle conflict (or give correction) without humiliating another and making it an issue for everyone in the restaurant. A real BOSS!

Incredible catfish, the best fried chicken I've ever had. The best green beans I've ever had…read more Awesome okra. Amazing onion rings. Southern food at its best- and probably better than you've ever had. It's seriously delicious. Prices are great. The dessert at the end is the icing on the pound cake of these delectable dishes. Yummmm! Customer service was kind and caring. *There is a little bit of a wait to get your food, but you can't rush greatness. If you're in a hurry, I'm sure you can call ahead.

"Nothing Fancy" is the totally opposite of the food you'll get here! Everything was amazing!…read more Upon sitting down, you can usually go serve yourself at the little bar for their different pickles. They have bread and butter, spear, and spicy. The spicy ones are my favorite and really aren't too spicy but taste phenomenal. Because of COVID-19, you have to request the pickles and they bring them right to your table for free. Don't forget to get them! They're amazing! We had the Fried Green Tomatoes as an appetizer, and they were great and come with really good sauce. Here, they have all sorts of fried southern foods and seafood. I had the Cold Boiled Shrimp, with fries and cheese grits, it also came with hush puppies. Everything was amazing! The shrimp tasted surprisingly fresh. The only issue is that the food took about an hour, and people that came in after us were served their food before us. I had a party of 6, though, so I have sympathy. I highly recommend Nothing Fancy if you are passing through! It's the perfect restaurant and definitely the best in the area! I will visit again and again.

Food was cooked fresh to order. Fish and shrimp was awesome. The sides we're average. Service was…read moreexcellent.

food and service are excellent…read more the ambiance is good for a small-town restaurant with excellent food and service. Come to Lumpkin Georgia to eat great food.

Steam table fare. Go early before the heat dries everything out and mushes up the veggies. Crunchy…read morerice and soupy mashed. You're in a food desert (!) and boy, does it show here.