We are fans of the Varsity in Atlanta so we were pleasantly surprised to come to this location just a minute away from Lakepoint Station! After a fun filled few hours we were famished and pleasantly surprised by this clean and well run Varsity. The food was tasty, the prices were reasonable and the vibe was an old school diner. The Varsity as a whole has been serving good chili cheese dogs and chili cheese hamburgers since 1928 and it was great to experience the old school feel and ambiance. Drinks are coke products and free refills given. Service was friendly and fast and seats were comfortable. Tip: recommend having dessert here. The peach pie and apple pie here are fresh, warm, and delicious! Brownie is also wonderful. 4.2 stars rounded up because it's the Varsity! Thank you for a great and fun filled time! read more

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Service was great, place is clean and wildly overpriced. $14+ for 2 hot dog combo. Lots of fries, but they are apparently the cheapest thing they could buy. Scraps and peels. My first and last! read more

The Varsity - 2/3 of fry order - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

We got a bacon double burger meal, two chili dog meal and two hot dog meal. The fries were hot and fresh, not brittle. My bacon burger was cooked well and tasted good. The varsity orange drink was good. Service was quick. I think two other groups and ours were all helped within 6 minutes. read more

Love This Varsity Location! Burgers, Dawgs, Fries, Onion Rings, & Peach Pies were great! I miss the Athens, location. Grab it when you can! Service was good and new location was very clean! read more

The Varsity - Great burgers and dawgs! - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

Expensive for what you get. Food is mediocre at best. Will not be going back. The Varsity is a one and done type of place read more

The Varsity - $5.55 before tax for this. Chili cheese, slaw dog. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

Gave our food away to the car behind us and then told us they couldn't cook anymore food because they shut off the grill because it turned 8 o'clock during the 20 minute wait on our food. Our frozen orange drinks were also not frozen and we were told they had to clean out the machine so they premade them. This Varsity needs new management.. read more

I had not been to this location yet, saw these reviews and had to check on it. The food quality and presentation was exactly as I expected it to be. With 40+ years of experience enjoying this Atlanta staple it was exactly the way it should be. If you're visiting for the first time it's the way we love it. Try a cheese burger, chili dog, onion rings, grilled pimento cheese, or frosted orange. Service was fine, placed my order and got my food within expected time. It is faster on North Ave but if you've been it's obvious why. They made a small location look and feel like the varsity in miniature. read more

The Varsity in Cartersville is everything you want from an iconic Georgia stop -- fun, fast, flavorful, and full of nostalgia! From the moment you walk in and hear the classic "What'll ya have?", you know you're in the right place. The food is exactly what Varsity fans crave: hot dogs loaded with chili, crispy onion rings, juicy burgers, and of course... the legendary Frosted Orange. Everything came out fresh and fast, which is honestly part of the charm. It's comfort food done right. The staff here is awesome -- friendly, energetic, and they keep things moving even when the line gets long. The restaurant is clean and the atmosphere has that retro, classic Varsity feel that instantly makes you smile. Whether you're a local or just passing through, this is one of those must-stop spots that never disappoints. I'll definitely be back for another FO and chili dog fix! read more

Good food and good service. Only complaint is not enough seating and dirty tables/dining room. read more

The only time I've been to The Varsity was the one near Georgia Tech over 30 years ago. This one is in Cartersville off of I75. We ordered a cheeseburger & a bacon double cheeseburger. That is exactly what was on each - a mashed bun, hamburger, cheese & bacon. No onions, lettuce, pickles or lettuce. The ketchup and mustard were available to put on yourself. But really - do these really come with no onions, lettuce, pickles or lettuce? Who wants a burger without the fixings? Who sells plain burgers at a ridiculous price? Please tell me the order I received was neglected by the onion, lettuce, pickles & lettuce person! Only good was they did have good French fries & coke products. Otherwise not sure I would run back to for a plain cheese hamburger! read more

I LOVE The Varsity. I was so surprised to drive through Emerson and notice this new location opened. Yes!! The last time I went by it was still drive-through only. I could still get my fav combo, the #1, two chili dogs fries or rings and a drink. The food has been excellent here. Last time I got onion rings with my combo and they were amazing. Don't get your hopes up if you don't know The Varsity. It is fast food but it is my favorite. Lately, there has been a line at the drive through but it goes fairly quickly. The employees are usually smiling and polite. Nice! The address (even on the receipt) says Cartersville but it is just beside the wake park in Emerson. I'd say that is south of Cartersville. read more

The Varsity - Exterior 2/25/2024 - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

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The absolute worst food I've ever paid for. I don't even know how this place is even a working business. They heat everything in a heater before coming out. It's gross read more

This is a nice and older fast food place for chili dogs and burgers. The chili dogs and fries tasted great. The onion rings were very oily but tasted good. The service was good. The place was clean. read more

Good was awful. They got our order wrong and they ran out of cheese without telling us until we got our order.

Shocked to see a Varsity this far north. New location. Dining room is still in the process of being built. Drive thru is open. Staff was friendly, staff was fast! Food was sooooooo much better than the Kennesaw location. Truly tasted like the ATL Varsity experience. Pricey? Sit your butt down! You are paying for quality food at an age old establishment. If you don't like what they offer and don't want to pay to match, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE! Packaging was nostalgic; with a new age twist. Loved the little baggies with the napkins and condiments. Double bacon cheese burger combo, with onion rings and I subbed the drink for an orange frosty. Girl at the drive thru convinced me to get a peach turnover, twas NOT disappointed! Coleslaw dog and a chili cheese fry for the girl, all together it was $23. I don't see the issue. Stomach was happy!!!! H A P P Y!!! read more

The Varsity - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

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An all time favorite- been going to the Varsity for over 60 years - the best hotdog on earth

Great food! As good as Downtown! New employees need moar loud "Whatllyahaves" Highly recommended read more

The Varsity - Combo # 2nna Frosted Orange ftw! Just as good as downtown. 1 thing...NEEDS MOAR "Whatllyahave" yelled out. - Hot Dogs Near Me - Cartersville, Georgia

We had an event at LakePoint and I was so excited to try The Varsity because I have always heard the food is good and it is a must try when in the Atlanta area. The Service was fine but the food was very disappointing. We were there when they opened at 11:00 am. The food was cold, the hot dog buns were soggy, the French fries were under cooked and the onion rings were over cooked. For the amount of money we paid, I can honestly say, I will not give them another chance. read more

As of right now, it only has a drive-thru. This is the Varsity food that has fed Atlanta and the surrounding areas since Frank Gordy left the 10th Avenue Trade School in 1928 to open his hamburger stand. What'll ya have is the phrase of the day as it always has been. I'm quite partial to a good chili dog, onion rings and a nice cold Coke. What'll you have? read more

First time at Varsity(cartersville) I love a good chili cheese and onion dog, for $16 and change i got 2 with onion rings and a drink. Couldn't of been more disappointed the quality of the hot dog was mush, the chili and cheese was on, they must of forgotten my onions. The onion rings was OK but they get soft and soggy pretty quick, that would probably be my 1st and last time at Varsity. FYI the hot dogs at the Loves is a lot better and cheaper. read more

Very little seating. Burgers are terrible, worse than McDonalds cheap cheeseburger. Really! The McD is better. Don't waste your time here.

The food was pretty good. Restaurant wasn't as clean as I would've hoped - flies were flying everywhere because the doors had been left open while they were cleaning floors. Not a lot of seating. read more

We pulled in line at 8 pm as they were closing. Staff was nice to prep our order and tossed in some extras because the fries weren't going to be ready. Friendly staff. read more

This place is the closest thing you'll find to a Coney Island this side of the mason dixon line. Delicious!!!

Service was very slow Food below average Go anywhere else There are several places in the area It was Sunday read more

I really don't understand the hype on the food here, I mean it was ok, but not $14 worth ok for 2 reg with chili and onion rings and drink. Don't recommend. read more

First and last time here! Employees were rude. Burgers are nasty and tastes like rubber. Very disappointing! Don't expect it to be like the Varsity in ATL! Asked for Mayo and this girl acted like it was an inconvenience as she was giving me my order already. OVERPRICED for food I could have cooked at home! read more

It was a busy weekend but the drive thru service was very fast & the food was just as good as the downtown Atlanta location.

What a rip off ! $14.47 for 2 chili /cheese dogs , onion ring and small drink .Will not last with those prices for a lunch combo

This service is awful. They were not busy, me and 1 other car. They messed up my order. I didn't catch it until I had already pulled through. I parked to go in but only the drive thru is open. Someone met me by the door wanting me to go back to the drive thru to get the order fixed; however cars were piling in and it was 5 deep; so just requested a refund. After I got home I realized the refund amount and items are not the same as the original ticket. I couldn't tell you if the food was good or not as I left empty handed read more

not even close to varsity food from downtown, order was wrong. one of my burgers had a half a patty. onion rings were disgusting must have been month old grease. wont recommend this Varsity. go to town center or downtown location. read more