Five Stars for Gladys' Kitchen in Americus!If you want authentic, locally owned and operated soul…read morefood, this mom-and-pop gem is a must-visit.Just a heads up on timing: they officially open at 11 AM, but today (Sunday) the doors opened at 11:55 AM once the kitchen had all the scratch-made food ready to go. There was already a crowd waiting out front, which is always the best sign of a great local restaurant! It is a cafeteria-style setup with an amazing Sunday lineup. They had both fried and baked chicken, fried pork chops, turnips, rice, black-eyed peas, mac & cheese, fried green tomatoes, steamed okra, and dressing. I had the fried chicken along with the turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and fried green tomatoes. Every single bite was fresh and delicious. The greens and black-eyed peas completely stole the show--easily some of the best I've ever tasted. The friendly staff keeps the line moving smoothly. Don't let a slight opening delay deter you; the food here is absolutely worth the wait!

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"

Golly I freaking love this place! Their French toast is the best ever! So kind, efficient and very…read morefriendly I live in Panama City Florida and when we travel to Georgia I must stop at Barbs Today was my 2nd time and def not the last! Looking for incredible down home southern style food This is a must Great job to the kindest sweet little restaurant

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!

Thelma's Kitchen is that stop you MUST take!…read more The food was excellent and our hostess - Krystal was amazing! Can't find hospitality like hers- rare gem!

from the time we walked in we felt like we were in a friends kitchen. the food was amazing…read more Krystale was the best server. I'm so glad stopped for lunch. we can't wait to go bck

As good as Soul Food can be. We use to stop here about 6 times a year when traveling through now it…read moreis about once a year...and oh, how we miss it. We ordered two Meat & 2's and both consisted of A Big Fat Fried Chicken Breast, Black-Eyed Peas and Mac n Cheese. As always the chicken was cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside with that perfect fried chicken skin and totally moist meat. The mac n cheese was very moist, not really runny and the texture was the perfect chew. No mushiness and no hard noodles. The black-eyed peas were out of this world good. They had a bit of spice in them and cooked good ole' Southern Style...cooked! We ate and ate until there was not more room. We gladly took our left overs for another wonderful meal. As we were leaving I said, oh, no "I forgot to take pictures. So I went and broke in line and took a couple of the cafeteria style food that everyone was so patiently waiting to be served. The staff works extremely hard. The restaurant is very clean. And the food is absolutely delicious. They do take togo orders and sometimes the line is out the door. They are closed on Saturdays. Highly recommend one try if in the area. Prices have remained relatively low while other places have increased their prices drastically. Our two meals which included drinks and tax was about $21. You can still buy a whole fried wing for under $2...it is $1.95.

I have to give this wonderful restaurant an upgrade! I must have had some bad luck the first time…read more On my second visit, I realized what locals were trying to tell me, that this old-school southern eatery is fabulous!! This is classic, southern food at its best! The catfish tonight was on point! The mac and cheese is absolute gooey, cheesy perfection! The purple hull peas are so scrumptious! I'm a new fan of Pannie-George's!

This is a busy spot! The line moves fast and you order cafeteria style with options for salads,…read moredesserts, meats & sides. There is also a bakery on site. We had fried chicken, turnip greens, limas and rice with gravy and meatloaf with Mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and two slices of pie. We bought baked goods for a treat later! All that food for forty dollars-no wonder folks drive from all over for lunch!

I had high hopes in trying this restaurant, as I heard it was worth the drive from Atlanta for some…read morefantastic fried chicken. Although fairly tasty, I would not go so far as to say it was any of the best I have ever had. The side dishes seemed a bit institutional and not home-made. I don't think I would go out of my way to go back.

We decided to stop in for a Sunday lunch at one of our favorite places. After looking at the menu I…read moredecided to go with the hamburger steak and mashed potatoes with gravy, peas, macaroni and cheese with a piece of cornbread. To drink I grabbed a sweet tea. My selection was absolutely delicious. My better half ordered the baked chicken, peas and dressing along with cornbread. She shared hers was delicious as well. The service we received made you feel like you were at home. The ambiance is family friendly. We recommend you stop in and give them a try if you haven't already.

Wonderful food here, ladies were super nice. I would eat here every time I was in town…read more Got the meat and 3, fried chicken, mac amd cheese, mashed potatoes, collared turnips?, jalapeño cornbread. Everything was fantastic, delicious, unsweetened tea, just great. I just wish I had a metal fork and knife.

It (the food) was good! The spot was nice the vibe was cool.... Fried fish with shrimp is what I…read morehad....could've e been seasoned a little better. Nothing little cocktail sauce and tartar sauce to remedy it up. The red beans were delish! Our server (pretty African American woman with gold and black locks) was outstanding.!!! So attentive and knowledgeable. We (my husband and I) were visiting Alabama with friends-this was our first time...glad we came

I come here every once in a while and the food is always good. This time I say at the bar and there…read morewas no wait. The customer service was amazing and it took less than 10 minutes to receive my food. My margarita was delicious and I have no complaints!

It was amazing first time there had the pork chop blackened with Mac and cheese also Mexican style…read morecorn for dessert had turtles chee

Had tried this place before but thought enough time had passed, thought I'd try it again…read more Catfish was so greasy it had no taste. Okra was the same. If I were a server I would have been embarrassed to serve that! So many other places in this little town with great food. Won't be back.

Best place to unwind with your girls. Good food good friends make the perfect end to a crazy week.read more

food amazing wait time not to bad…read morewaitress was amazing inside was really pretty best cheesecake I've ever tasted 100% recommend

This is hands down the best soul food restaurant in Central Georgia. You owe it to yourself to go…read morethere for lunch someday. The staff is overly attentive, the facility is immaculately clean, and the food never disappoints. It's a really good go-to place for a good old soul food meal.

Gigi's Comfort Food is a small, locally owned lunch spot that draws a crowd for a reason. I ordered…read morethe meatloaf, and it did not disappoint! The portion was generous, and it had that homemade taste you hope for in a comfort meal. The staff was incredibly friendly, walking around greeting customers, and you could tell they knew a lot of the people there--like it was a regular spot for many. Even though I got my food to-go, the warm and welcoming atmosphere stood out. If you're looking for a good Southern-style meal in a cozy place where you feel like family, Gigi's is worth a visit.