Grace was a wonderful server. The diner was super cute and very accessible from the main road! The…read morefood was phenomenal. Very cozy, highly recommended!

I visited here a couple of months ago. The hostess sat me right away. I sat there for at least 10…read moreminutes. Another couple was seated and had their order taken while I waited and waited. They were not busy at all. I finally asked their server to take my order, but she said I wasn't in her section. (I was seated at the table right next to them.) I asked her to get my server - lo and behold, my server was the one who seated me. What?? I ordered the hamburger on Texas toast, which was brought out by a kitchen staff. The bread was soggy with grease and needed seasoning, the fries were a bunch of thinly-sliced fried potato peelings. I could've salted my food but the salt shaker was completely empty. I finally saw the hostess/server when she brought my check. Might I suggest that while she is staring off into space at the hostess podium, she better utilize all that free time filling salt shakers etc. I wasn't going to post anything because I hate to knock a local business, but...

Cool vibe. Great customer service. Plastic cups for drinks. Bar food. Way better than Goat Social.read more

Never thought I'd write a review for this place haha I grew up in Covington and definitely never…read morewent out there. I happened to be back in town visiting my family and went out with a friend and we came here. I really was not expecting much but it's not too bad! ***LOCATION*** Plenty of parking all around and right down the street from the square! ***ATMOSPHERE*** Honestly the inside looks nice. They've got the lighting, a huge bar, a stage for karaoke and plenty of tables and a patio as well! There were people singing karaoke with was fun. The only thing was that it wasn't super crowded. I don't think too many people go out in Covington and it was definitely full of older people too. Has a lot of potentiel though. If more people came here it would actually be a cool spot to go. The music was good! ***STAFF*** The staff were nice! ***PRICE*** They had super cheap beer. I think I paid literally 2$. It wasn't the best quality but they had better options too! ***CONCLUSION*** I hope more people go out here because there is so much potential. The vibe is there, there just aren't enough people!

Every time we visit my cousin in Social Circle, Georgia, one stop is practically guaranteed: Hot…read moreRod's Diner. We've eaten here enough times that it feels less like a restaurant visit and more like part of the tradition. Tonight I ordered the Blue Plate Special with hamburger steak smothered in grilled onions, collard greens, green beans, cornbread, and a big bowl of Brunswick stew. My unsweet tea stayed filled thanks to Rhonda, who was serving tables while also managing the restaurant. We learned that Hot Rod's started the evening with three servers scheduled. Business was slow, so one server was sent home. Naturally, that's when things picked up. Even so, Rhonda and the remaining server kept everything moving smoothly, and we never felt neglected during our visit. The Brunswick stew was excellent and gave us an unexpected opportunity for comparison. Earlier in the day we had Brunswick stew at Fresh Air Bar-B-Que. Hot Rod's version was chunkier, with larger pieces of meat, more noticeable vegetables, and a slight kick of spice. The Fresh Air version was smoother and more finely blended. Both were excellent, but they were definitely different styles. The hamburger steak was flavorful, the green beans and collard greens tasted like proper Southern vegetables, and when the Texas Pete hit the table there was only one thing to say: "My man, Texas Pete goes on the collards." Then came the surprise ending. We learned that peach cobbler was half price today. Unfortunately, they were out. Or so we thought. A fresh cobbler was still in the oven. For the next several minutes, the suspense reached maximum peach. Finally, the cobbler emerged from the kitchen and was served à la mode. The French gave it a classy name. The South perfected the application. Warm peaches, a buttery cobbler topping, and a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream that immediately melted with a purpose made for the perfect ending to the meal. It was absolutely worth the wait. Hot Rod's continues to be one of our favorite stops in Social Circle, and after another great meal, I have no doubt we'll be back again the next time we're in town. Hot Rod's Diner 294 N Cherokee Rd Social Circle, GA 30025

202505231326 Tucked…read moreaway from the main road is this little blast from the past diner. It has the 50's diner look with chairs, booths, bar stools & cornucopia of old time paraphernalia scattered, smothered & covered across the walls & tables. Much of the accouterments are entertaining to read. Golden fries, delicious patty melts & "Hunker Down Dawg"s, burgers & more. Clean bathrooms & friendly hometown service where everybody knows your name (if you're a local). A health score of 89 keeps it from getting a 5 star rating. It's also veteran owned & supporters of police. Check it out in Social Circle. Don't forget yummy homemade desserts.

Bruh!!!! I got the brown stewed chicken with my mom. It's my go to when I want to determine how…read moregood a Jamaican spot is. It's so under rated. But this here!!! It was so good I didn't even have time to take pictures because I devoured it. But I'm going back again so I'll update with pictures

Baby this is the best Jamaican food I've ever had. The goat was so tender, service was quick amd…read morecourteous. The portions were huge, me and hubby shared a plate and were more then food. Its off the beaten path, quaint, but I love that!

Do not ask for a Cobb salad here. It is nothing like the pictures on the website or their menu. I…read morejust asked for the blue cheese to be taken off. 1 egg cut in half. I can't tell you how much bacon because it was barely there and soggy. The worse. The avocado was almost too ripe. The lettuce I can say was rinsed but not properly dried. Horrible experience. I wish now that I had eaten in the restaurant to complain. The waitress moved a couple of cakes to get me this old looking piece. I had a good experience the day before during lunch but dinner was a waste. I would have been happier going to whataburger.

Bae and I dined here on Saturday 3/28. It was kinda empty but the fiid was really good. Clam…read morechowder to start with, which was yummy. Filled with clams and potatoes. Served piping hot and so good. Entree was fried Shrimp with fries and mixed veggies as a,side. Everything was pretty good and served piping hot which means cooked to order. The star was dessert, oreo cheesecake which was so good.

Good! I've been…read morecoming to this place for nearly ten years and have tried nearly all of their offerings. Food is great! More hard hitters than misses. My favorites are the diner Benedict, beef stroganoff, and corned beef hash and eggs. The only standout misses were the chicken pot pie and the pancakes and just worse than the waffles. Atmosphere is ok! The interior is GORGEOUS ruined by AI generated photos and event banners on the TV's and walls. They do special nights where you can listen to live music by talented artists as well. Service has always been awesome. I have seen the same servers here for a very long time so they have it down. Never have had an issue with my food! Overall B+

2nd visit because the first was legendary. Seated quickly…read moreat 1:30pm. Service was astoundingly slow. Water took 15 minutes. Then 10 more minutes til we saw server again. 20 minutes til salads. 15 for first person's meal. Next meal 10 minutes later. 10 more for ketchup. We were there just under 2 hrs. Not intentionally. Did not get dessert- just couldn't sit any longer. We wanted this to be a go-to place but it will be a long time til we go to it again. Soo sad. Food was fine.

I grabbed lunch at the Marietta diner and the service was great, plus the food came out hot and…read morefresh. They were really helpful with our table since one person is visually impaired, making sure to place her food and condiments exactly where she could reach them. It's definitely a popular spot, and it was cool seeing them featured on TV all over the restaurant. The menu is just as huge as you'd expect, and I'll definitely be back to try more. As someone who always panics over what to order , it was great having a lunch special menu with options you can't find on the regular one.

If you've ever driven past the Marietta Diner at night, you know it looks like a neon spaceship…read morelanded right off Cobb Parkway. I finally pulled up on a Wednesday afternoon for lunch, and honestly, the sheer scale of this place is hilarious. The parking lot alone is a whole ecosystem, and the inside looks like it can comfortably seat half of Metro Atlanta with room to spare. I came with a serious appetite, so I went straight for the classic heavyweight: the Roast Turkey Entrée (all white meat). Now, when the server started listing out everything that came with it, I thought there was a glitch in the simulation. For starters, you get a soup and a salad. I went with the chicken noodle and a Caesar salad. The chicken noodle hit the spot--properly seasoned, warm, and comforting. The Caesar was solid too, crisp and fresh. But then the main plate arrived, and I'm pretty sure they harvested an entire farm for this one meal. Generous portion of white meat turkey, a mountain of mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce and a side of broccoli (gotta respect the greens). Every single item on that main plate was absolute perfection. Tender, savory, and cooked with actual respect for flavor profiles. My only real critique? The bread basket. Look, I don't know what happened there, but that roll was completely devoid of personality. Tasted like straight oxygen and flour. Unseasoned bread in 2026 is an absolute tragedy, but thankfully, the whipped butter spread saved the day and gave it a purpose in life. Between the massive portions and the endless menu options, this place is an absolute unit. You're definitely leaving with a take-home box the size of a carry-on suitcase and a strong urge to take a three-hour nap. Great energy, fast service, and legendary portions. Just bypass the plain bread and dive straight into the turkey.

Food was outstanding and the service was quick! It was a break stop from our drive and it did not…read moredisappoint.

We were hungry and this was opened . I know yall hear things about Waffle House lol . I was kinda…read morenervous coming around 11pm . But yall good hit the spot I had breakfast for dinner and coffee . Kind service lol . Not what I expected but it was a chill time

The omelet and grits were really good. Beautiful space. Madison is lucky to have this breakfast…read moreplace!

This restaurant was just when we were there. The Sunday brunch crowd meant a line, having to wait…read morefor tables and busy restaurant. We waited by the door for about 10 mins before a table opened up. Servuce were fast and staff friendly. Our food took a little longer to come understandable since it was crowded. Kudos to kitchen. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap with a side of fries. My toasted spinach wrap was slightly crispy, the Caesar filling was tasty, not drenched with dressing and the fries were hot and crispy. All tasted perfect. I always prefer a lighter hand on salt and this place did it perfectly. My dish was too much for me and took half the wrap home My husband's crispy chicken sandwich with side salad was huge too. He thought it was good, not blown away but good. Definitely a place to come again when we swing by this little cute city of Madison.

Food: 3 Service : 5…read more Ambiance: 4 The food is mediocre. I got the garden omelette and it lacked flavor. I had to add a bunch of hot sauce and black pepper to it which helped make it better. The home fries are really just roasted cubed potatoes and have no crisp to it. Even the "toast" was soft and barely toasted. The staff is extremely friendly and check on you regularly so that's the saving grace of this place. It's a nice diner vibe overall but the place could use a little more cleanliness especially in the restroom. Luckily there's plenty of parking and the prices are fairly cheap so the overall value is decent but do not expect high quality food.

My family of 5 dined here a few days ago. We were shocked that when we got our bill there was an…read moreautomatic 20% gratuity added. Maybe it's a Georgia thing...but typically when dining out we have encountered parties of 6+ at certain restaurants have an automatic gratuity. It's usually listed on the menu, or on their website, or on the check.... This restaurant had neither. And when asked about the automatic tip they gave us a vague answer. My hubby is a big tipper (to my annoyance) so it kinda felt like they added the tip because they assumed we weren't going to tip. Oh well, their loss. They probably won't ever see us again. #dontstereotypeme