Thelma&#x27;s Kitchen

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

Good food fast with great service staff. This is a favorite when we travel to Eufaula. We love a…read morequick good meal and sitting down to eat. All the southern meal staples are rotated. Do yourself a favor and visit Barb's. We have been visiting since the old location in downtown Eufaula.

2 eggs grits biscuit 8$

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5.0(5 reviews)

16.4 mi

This was my first of what will be many more visits…read more Enjoyed very good Fried Chicken, not on the diet but being that south, how can one not pass up on good fried chicken. This food was off the chain greatness! Very friendly staff and they even offered samples of other food. Nothing better than good ole Southern hospitality!

Top-notch soul food prepared and served in a double mobile-home on a quiet side street in the tiny…read moretown of Clayton, AL. I had all sides--greens, mac 'n' cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, corn cakes and a roll--and delicious peach cobbler for dessert. Everything was seasoned perfectly, and it was super cheap. All the local workers seemed to be eating here for lunch. An amazing gem in a very remote location. Don't hesitate to stop here if you're passing through the area. Eva and her staff were down-home, welcoming, and very friendly. If I lived near here, I would eat here several times a week and never be hungry! Like the sign says, if you eat here, "you made the right choice."

Eva's Kitchen exterior

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Mama T’s

5.0(3 reviews)

45.7 mi

The food was to dam good the service was great the ambulance smaller then I was thinking but nice…read more We going back everyone and everything was great even the drinks!!

I wanted to share my experience at Mama T's with y'all. It's such a hidden gem! Me and my friend…read morewere in the area and saw the name on the side of the building. I've seen posts about it on Facebook but never stopped by. Yesterday, me and my friend decided to stop in. From the moment we got there, I didn't realize it was Mama T herself in the car with the biggest smile. You can tell she appreciates all of her customers. The food was absolutely delicious. The food was served cafeteria style. Mostly everyone ordered a meat and two sides. Personally, I ordered the oxtails, macaroni and cheese, the collard greens/cabbage mix and a side a chitterlings. The oxtails were hearty and tender. Then the sides were just as amazing in taste. I didn't know what to expect from the collard greens/cabbage mix but I thoroughly enjoyed it. Other options they had were curry lamb chops, jerk ribs, baked chicken, hamburger steak, lima beans, yams and a whole lot more. I would highly recommend trying it out if you're lookin for some great soul food! Also, it's more like a grab and go with a few tables. Definitely worth the visit.

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Chitterlings

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The Blue Plate - South

4.3(189 reviews)

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Good food Good service. Good price. Recommend for families…read moreand those looking good home cooking.

We stopped on the way back from Florida, based on the previous Yelp reviews. Yum! Good country…read morecooking served with a smile - and a bit of sass - by "Tee Tee" (yes that's her name). Pictures don't tell the whole story but if you like local food (and a lot of locals eat here), get here EARLY because the place fills up fast.

I am disappointed I didn't take a picture of my plate. I guess I could have taken a picture of my empty plate. I ate every bite!

Fried corn bread

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You know you're in the South when they bring the Duke's mayonnaise (no Blue Plate here).

Mrs B’s Home Cooking

4.4(311 reviews)

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Such a great out of the way spot. The fried chicken was crazy good as were the sides: black eyed…read morepeas and Mac n cheese! All the service staff were super friendly and asked us twice while eating if all was ok, which it was. The place was definitely old but the food and service overshadowed it. Would definitely eat there again!

One of the best spots in town. Great food and customer service. Will definitely be back.read more

Mrs Bs Menu!

Biscuit just falling apart with goodness.

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J. W. Beverette's Soul Food

4.6(145 reviews)

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I visited J.W. Beverette's Soul Food in Montgomery, Alabama [1172 S Decatur] on Saturday, 06/06/26…read morearound 12:00 PM. For lunch, I ordered the Oxtails plate (served with white rice + cornbread) with a choice of three sides. I opted for the Baked Mac & Cheese, Steamed Cabbage, and Luscious Collard Greens. The taste of the food was fantastic. The savory oxtails smothered in gravy were tender. All of the sides were flavorful and met expectations. For everything, it was priced at $29.99, which was quite reasonable considering the portion size. The inside of the restaurant was cozy with a family-friendly diner feel. The music playing was very entertaining. Each table had a great variety of condiments available, including hot sauces, ketchup, mustard, etc. Overall, J.W. Beverette's Soul Food was a solid choice for experiencing comforting, delicious soul food. If I weren't visiting from California and resided in Alabama, I'd totally be a regular customer at this restaurant. I will be sure to visit here should I travel to Alabama again.

We saw the reviews so we decided to come see what the fus was about! They do not have unsweet tea…read moreand they don't take cash, which was fine. The cabbage was the best I have ever eaten. The collard greens and fried okra were good. I like the dressing, but kept picking out bone fragments from it when eating. The meat was for the most part tender but over cooked. It was still good though. We will definitely eat here again. I will order two helpings of that cabbage. Great stuff!

Succulent Juicy 4 pc Fried Whole Chicken Wings

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Minnie's Uptown Restaurant

4.3(216 reviews)

42.9 mi

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.

Meat with Two Sides

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Hamburger steak and mashed potatoes with gravy. Macaroni and cheese, peas and cornbread.

Pannie-George's Kitchen

4.4(176 reviews)

52.6 mi

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!

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Fried chicken with Mac n cheese and green beans

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Sunday menu.

Zack's Family Restaurant

4.4(81 reviews)

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The food is great! Shan was our waitress and she as well as her coworkers kept hopping…read more Set menu. Enter 2 sides dessert and drink! We waited in line about 15 minutes but it was worth it! The prices were extremely reasonable ! Fun, reasonable prices, excellent food!! ( oh and clean bathrooms

Fast, fresh, southern cooking at a good price. You get seated fast, order off of a daily table menu…read moreand the food is brought to you within minutes.

Front entrance

Love these Rockies

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One of the cool rockers

Gladys Kitchen

4.6(86 reviews)

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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"

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Baked Fried Chicken Meal Vegetables

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Kristi H.

539

5 years ago

Today was my second visit to Thelma's while staying in Eufaula, AL(my husbands job brought us to town for 12weeks) and I just have to say both times were absolutely AMAZING! We had fried fish, ribs and pork chops (the fish was my favorite it's why I went back ) fried okra, mashed potatoes with gravy, Mac n cheese, broccoli n cheese casserole.....everything was fantastic food wise. Now let's talk about the service...OMG Ms. Krystal was a true southern gal, she will make ya feel like you are at home at your own dining room table. Even if the food woulda been just ok (which it wasn't, it was amazing) her hospitality would have totally made you think otherwise and you want you to return for her infection smile and genuine personality. She is what every waitress should aspire to be in the industry. And then let's talk about the management......I met the manager(I didn't get her name sadly) at another local restaurant in town for lunch one day and she was telling me about Thelma's and that night when my husband got off work we made our way over there to try it out, and I'll forever be grateful for running into her that day and steering us in the BEST DIRECTION!! THANK YOU Thelma's for taking such pride in your food and to your workers for delivering a true southern food experience and hospitality like I've never witnessed before! This Cajun Girl definitely approves! ‍ --KMiguez read more

Gretchen T.

6 years ago

We are 4 women on a road trip and what would be better than eating at a place called "THELMA'S", (remember THELMA & LOUISE?)! Well, let me tell you... first impression upon walking in were the celebrity photos displayed on the wall, followed by a beautifully decorated dining room with fresh cut flowers at each table, as well as soft jazz music in the background. We were hospitably greeted by Krystal who showed us to our table, took our drink order then took us to the cafeteria line where she patiently explained how our dining experience would flow. She made some recommendations and guided us on our selections. Krystal was very attentive as our server! EVERYTHING tasted fresh and delicious! The sounds of 4 women enjoying the savory flavors of BBQ ribs, cornbread stuffing, black eyed peas, and Brunswick stew, well, I can't describe that here...but, it was beyond satisfying. We HIGHLY endorse THELMA'S! read more

Clifford H.

7 days ago

Thelma's Kitchen in Eufaula, Alabama, is a true Southern gem! The fried catfish was absolutely delicious--the batter had just the right blend of spices and seasoning, giving it an incredible flavor and perfectly crispy texture. The pork tips were just as good and packed with that down-home Southern taste you hope for when visiting a place like this. But what really made the experience special was the amazing service from Krystal. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we walked in. There's something special about the atmosphere at Thelma's Kitchen--it has that authentic Southern feel of love and hospitality that you just can't manufacture. Great food, great service, and a whole lot of Southern heart. If you're in Eufaula, Thelma's Kitchen is definitely worth stopping by! We'll absolutely be back. read more

John M.

6 years ago

We visited Eufala, AL this week and tried many different places to dine. Thelma's Kitchen stood far above the rest in every category. Upon arrival, we were greeted by Crystal, who was so inviting, charismatic, and friendly. She walked us through everything on the menu, made some suggestions and was just a delightful person all around. The music and atmosphere were spot on and the food was nothing less than amazing. We had the fried chicken, ribs, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese and green beans. The deserts looked amazing and on my next will save room to try them. This is place where they truly care and take pride in everything they do. read more

Sundiata F.

2 years ago

We stopped her for the first time on our way back from vacation. The staff greeted me and my girlfriend as we entered the building. The waitress gave us an overview of the buffet style food bar and she was friendly. We ordered the fried chicken with homemade macaroni and cheese. In addition, I ordered the smoked pork ribs and baked pig feet. To my surprise the food was delicious. I highly suggest you all stop by Thelmas Kitchen whenever you are in Eufaula, Alabama. Also, the eating area and bathrooms were clean. Always a definite plus for me. read more

Katelyn P.

8 years ago

We stumbled upon Thelma's a few months ago... we were hungry and sitting at the light and saw their restaurant and decided to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised... employees were friendly, food was excellent, establishment was clean, and prices were reasonable. We enjoyed it so much that the next time we came through town we stopped again and the food was just as wonderful as it was before. We're sitting in the parking lot right now waiting for it to open. We would and have recommended Thelma's to our friends! read more

The Tao of Tanner

5 months ago

Delicious meats and sides. I'd recommended the fried chicken & collards with Mac& cheese. But if they're serving Oxtails try that with rice and Arnold Palmer to drink. Sundays; Must get there before second service lets out should you want to try the homemade desserts. Crystal helped seat us, she was exceptionally attentive and with great cheer! Wouldn't change a thing (I enjoy the jazz/blues music playing in the background), give em' a try!! read more

Kristie H.

130

7 years ago

My family and I stopped for lunch on our way back to Augusta, Ga from PCB. All of our food was AMAZING, and the service was just as WONDERFUL. We had ribs, fried chicken, wings, and catfish for our meats; Mac n chz, black eyed peas, mashed potatoes, butter beans, & red beans and rice for sides -- EVERYTHING WAS DELICIOUS -- WE WILL DEFINITELY STOP AT THELMA'S WHEN WE GO BACK THROUGH THIS SUMMER read more

Randy S.

6 years ago

Happened on this place coming back from Florida. Not fancy on the outside but the food and service was beyond good. The fried chicken and catfish is crispy and delicious. All the vegetables are perfectly cooked true Southern style. Didn't get to dessert because the portions were so plentiful that I couldn't eat it all. I highly recommend this if you are ever in Eufaula. read more

Kandra A.

1 month ago

If you're in Eufaula, Thelma's Kitchen is a MUST! Some of the BEST soul food and service around! I had the fried pork chop and whewww... it was ON POINT! And the service?! Krystal and her staff were absolutely amazing--so friendly and welcoming and made the whole experience even better. Great food + great people = we'll definitely be back! read more

MitchLori M.

5 years ago

We stayed in Eufaula overnight on our way to the beach and found this great place to eat. Krystal was one of the best waitresses we have ever had! Her friendliness made the meal that much more enjoyable. If you are ever in Eufaula Alabama make it a point to stop here you will not be disappointed food is great!! The Murphy's Lavonia Georgia read more

Sherry H.

6 months ago

Thelma's Kitchen was an unexpected surprise. The staff was very friendly and explained the ordering process. Service was great! This was a wonderful place to eat because it was clean and the food was delicious. We, a group of six, visited in March to celebrate our friend's birthday. We had to best time and felt welcomed. read more

Christelle N.

6 years ago

It is honestly difficult to say which was better between the food and the service. The staff at Thelma's kitchen makes you feel comfortable and at home while offering some excellent home made food. Apart from the warm staff, the food was flavorful and tender. My sister and I were blown away after each bite we took. read more

Megan O.

5 months ago

We stopped in on our way to the beach and had a wonderful experience. The food was reminiscent of my grandmother's cooking--authentic, comforting, and full of flavor. Krystal's upbeat personality and attentive service truly stood out. I would highly recommend this spot to anyone craving quality, home-style cuisine read more

Aaron S.

3 years ago

Passing through and decided to stop and have some local mom and pop food. This place had great reviews. Upon entering the restaurant we were greeted with overwhelming kindness and an eagerness to service us and make sure we had a great experience. The atmosphere was very laid back and relaxed. Highly recommend!! read more

Joseph W.

3 years ago

We loved the experience of lunch here! A good variety of Southern Fare, ample portions with great sweet tea too. We particularly recommend the fresh fried catfish! Crystal, our server was phenomenal! We liked the cafeteria style because you could see what you were getting to help in choosing. GREAT. read more

Janet G.

6 years ago

So delicious!! If you are traveling through, you need to stop here. They were quick, so friendly and the food was delicious!! We tried the catfish, meatloaf, ribs, Brunswick stew, and lots of their veggies. Everything was fabulous! Homemade banana pudding looked so good but we were too full to try it. read more

Mark W.

5 years ago

Holy cow! Sunday dinner like grandmama made! The fried chicken was delicious, the collards were tender and flavorful without being over cooked, and the banana pudding was outstanding. The owner and the staff were friendly, effective, and fun. Do NOT miss the chance to enjoy this food... read more

F C.

3 years ago

Please stop here. Everything was fantastic. The food is your good home cooked southern goodness. Crystal's service was a refreshing gift. She was a step ahead of all requests. We had a party of 12, and she made it look easy. Both kids and adults left happy with delicious food. read more

Patricia G.

3 years ago

The food and service were both excellent! It was our first time here and our server, Krystal, was very attentive and explained everything to us in detail. My husband is a picky eater and he thoroughly enjoyed everything he ate. We highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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