This restaurant has been closed for awhile. It is now reopened under new management. My first…read moretime at Scottie's Diner. So glad we stopped in. As we walked in, we were warmly greeted by staff and server took us directly to the table of our choice. Asked what we wanted for drinks and giving us time to look over the menu. I ordered a hamburger & onions with fries. Superb flavors. Handicapped parking at the far left end with slight graded ramp into outdoor dining area for covered entry into the indoor dining room. Well thought out for wheelchair guests. Very warm and friendly atmosphere created by staff and decor choices. I highly recommend.

Food was mediocre at best. Service was slow. We had to ask the waiter to bring utensils. Then ask…read moreagain for condiments. The owner and her husband were occupying a table close by socializing with another couple that was dining. Owner has long Grey hair, not pulled back, no hat or hair net. She would go up behind the counter, by the grill, around food. It was a dry hot summer day, the floors looked like they haven't been mopped in a very long time. Overall, was ok, it won't be my first choice to go back again.

Great little spot. Little…read more 3 tables, 9 counter seats, expansive breakfast and lunch menus with specials, soup, and a parking lot full of pickups. "Closed on Thursdays." The gals working are strictly business. The banter in the Cafe area is lively and local. Strong coffee, moderate pricing, and kind of a step back in time to the diners from decades ago.

I'm not sure why this place is listed twice in Yelp and why they don't have 5 stars, so I picked…read moreone to leave my review. :-). We happened upon Tom Thumb with a Google search for breakfast and were sure glad we found it. There's limited parking, but don't bedeterred. It looked like all the locals ate here. It's a cozy place with a few tables and and a bar area where you can sit at the counter and watch them cook. We both had a breakfast platter. I had the "All Original" and my husband had the "Big Breakfast". Both were delicious and plenty of food to keep us full. The coffee was strong but decent. The staff there was very friendly and sweet and you felt like you're eating at Grandma's house. The prices were great. We will be back if we're in Etowah again.

What a gem! We were leaving Nashville and wanted to get breakfast but every place we stopped at…read morehad an hour's wait. We decided to keep going towards home and the I Exit app showed this restaurant. It had good reviews so we decided to give it a try. They serve breakfast all day and even though it was 11:30 that's what we wanted. We chose the Country Boy breakfast with tenderloin. I asked if we could get grits instead of hash browns and our server said sure. We split the breakfast and it was more than enough food for splitting. The coffee came right out, hot and fresh. The food came out shortly after. I can't say enough about how delicious it was. We will definitely stop here again because our son lives in Nashville so we will take this route often. The restaurant was clean and the decor had a country vibe. The servers were very pleasant and efficient.

Food was excellent. We had the BLT and the COD fish dinner. We especially liked the Cole slaw…read more Service was quick.

When we saw the daily menu offering Chicken Livers, as well as Chili w/Grilled Cheese…read moreSandwich...BACK TO THE SUGAR SHACK we went‼ Again, great food served up Hot & Ready. No joke, we were both eating within 4 minutes of walking in the door. Hearty-sized servings, that are Oh So Tasty. Highly Recommended.

Absolutely Fabulous Diner. The Waitresses Are Beautiful and Always Happy. The Food Is Very Good and…read morePlenty of It. I Usually Go For Breakfast But Need To Try Lunch. The Lunch Display Looks Incredible. See You Soon . Marilyn in Athens, Tn.

Mel's Old Times Cafe is exactly what'd you expect in a small little town in the South. They have a…read morequaint, cozy feel with a few tables and booths and are serving up affordable classic dishes - a solid option after visiting Fall Creek Falls for a simple bite. We got their classic breakfast with two eggs, toast, gravy and breakfast meat (bacon, sausage pork loin are a few of the options) with black coffee. Honestly, can't be beat for under 10 dollars. This is definitely your classic greasy spoon diner, food comes out quick and hot and overall hits the spot.

The food was great and the service is too. Very friendly staff. Worth the stop…read more Perfect little town cafe

Been here several times for breakfast and lunch.. highly recommended.. great food and service.read more

We stopped by for breakfast after my husband had a colonoscopy- so he was really hungry. We had to…read morewait for just 15 minutes or so - this place is popular and for good reason. Super fast and friendly service and their breakfasts are huge and delicious. I ordered the Nottely Scramble and it was delicious as was the sausage. Keith ordered The Morning Sampler. The grits here are off the chain! Just great high quality down home food!

Don't judge a book by its cover! This place was amazing!!! The Snoring Bear burger was so full of…read moreamazing flavors as was the Smokehouse burger. We are BIG fans! I'd pass on the Mac n cheese, but everything else we had was fantastic! And our waitress was kind and food was served fast! A must stop!

Decided to find a spot close by to eat while stopping for gas on the way to the Tail of the Dragon…read more Only a couple minutes off the parkway. We were greeted right away and were able to take a table. Small dining area, with very limited seating. Nice warm cozy vibe including Bob Ross on the tv. The food came out quickly. Hot and fresh. I got the Snoring Bear Breakfast. I chose the Cajun seasoning for the tilapia and it was a lil bland. I probably could have asked for more seasoning, so that's on me. The rest was great. Eggs cooked to perfection. My wife chose the fish platter and she said the fish was delicious. The fries were a lil over seasoned and she had to rub some of the fries off. As for the drinks, cans of Coke, Sprite, etc are $1.99 each. A lil pricey but it is clearly marked on the menu. My only complaint is I ordered a water and was charged 50 cents. It's not listed anywhere on the menu, so I was surprised to see it on my bill. Overall, I would probably stop here again for a quick bite if I'm in the area. Nice little place, and the service is great!

I arrived at 1:16 PM on 2025-07-27. The restaurant was pretty packed at that time, but it wasn't…read moreoverly loud. I told the person at the front that I just need a table for 1, and she said the wait would be about 10 minutes. Thankfully though, I only had to wait 2 minutes and 12 seconds. The booth area I was seated it wasn't dirty or damaged, and it had a very classy look to it. I ordered the "Reese's Peanut Butter & Nutella French Toast", which comes with 2 eggs (I ordered sunny-side up) and sausage (I went with turkey sausage). The food took 17 minutes and 50 seconds to arrive. I note how long it took for transparency purposes only (I had a book with me to read, so I didn't mind the wait). After ordering, I did use the men's bathroom, which is a single bathroom (thankfully, it was vacant). Its not a very big bathroom, but I didn't feel claustrophobic in it, and was well kept. Here's my thoughts on each part of the meal: The eggs were cooked well and tasty The sausages (it came with 2) were not dry and didn't taste like frozen brand named sausages from a grocery story The French toast was great. Very peanut butter-y flavor (which is what I was wanting), and the strawberries were vibrant and sweet. It came with syrup on the side, but honestly, the French toasted was great even without the syrup (though I did put the syrup on after I tasted the toast as is). Overall, I was very satisfied with my meal and experience at the restaurant. Thanks to my server Kayla for being friendly, and thanks to Fisch (I hope I spelled your name right) for making a tasty meal. Now, I had mentioned to Kayla how I was interested in trying out the "American Dream Golden Pancake" meal at some future point, and after I had paid for the meal, a guy came to my table (I'm sorry, I didn't ask for your name) and not only inquired if I was satisfied with my meal but also offered me the "American Dream Golden Pancake" meal to take home for free. This was a highly unexpected goodwill offer which I took up. This meal also comes with 2 eggs (I chose scrambled) and sausage (I chose pork). Now, as with any meal you take to go, its not going to be as good as when you have it in the actual restaurant. Despite that however, I was able to reheat the meal good, and here's my thoughts on the items in the meal: The eggs were flavorful and not rubbery The sausage patty wasn't dry and was tasty The pancake was crispy (I toasted it in my oven), the strawberry and blueberry cremes were great. The strawberries and blueberries were sweet. Golden Yolk was a truly great spot to eat it, and if you're in the Cleveland, TN area, I'd highly recommend coming here. Update 2025-12-09: I came back to Golden Yolk for a lunch a little more than a week before my birthday. This time, my order was a Southwest Power Omelette with a side of Mixed Greens and Cinnamon Raisin Toast (I could've picked Sourdough or Wheat Berry). Everything was great, and since it was close to my birthday, I was given a free birthday biscuit topped with their Blueberry Dream Creme and whipped cream. I'd recommend coming here for birthdays.

Visited the Golden Yolk on Saturday morning, and even though it was very busy, the wait was only…read moreabout 20 minutes. I ordered the Good Ole Boy breakfast, and it was excellent. It came with a huge flaky biscuit topped with a generous scoop of sausage and bacon gravy. The scrambled eggs were cooked perfectly, the potatoes were seasoned really well, and the bacon was nice and crispy. My husband got the build-your-own omelet, and it was very well made with fresh ingredients. The atmosphere was lively and a little loud, but it fit the restaurant perfectly with its modern Southern vibe. Pricing was a little high, but nothing crazy in today's market. Will return!

Food is beyond amazing!!!! The people are super friendly too! Highly recommend the the pork bowl!!read more

Located next to a gas station, this is a very no-frills breakfast spot. You order at the counter…read moreand they bring the food to your table. The food was decent, but nothing memorable. If you're looking for a quaint breakfast place with charm or character, this probably isn't it. But if you're hungry and just want a quick, simple bite, it gets the job done. We drove a bit out of the way because of the high Yelp ratings, and as visitors to the Ellijay area it didn't quite live up to our expectations.

First Impressions. Main room is like a country dance hall. Walk about a mile to get to the…read morecounter to look at menu and order. Then, pick up order around the corner to your right when they yell your name. Hospitality. Service was friendly and accommodating. Products. Decent. No dark roast coffee. Happy to see and use REAL half and half. Ambiance. Very cozy. Lots of antiques, used books, and media. Seating is limited to 30? Of Note and Last Impressions. Clean and stocked loo. Street and lot parking. Music was a little too loud and overproduced. Overall, fine.

This was a true treasure of a find in the quaint downtown Ellijay. My friends and I wanted to stop…read morefor a coffee and the trip completely changed when we stopped here, in such a good way. This used to be called the Ellijay CoffeeHouse House, but is now Mountain Town Coffee at Hemlock Bazaar (hopefully Yelp will accept my edits), and it has a great vibe. There's a back entrance and courtyard which we came through. The decoration is wacky- I don't know how else to describe it. It's old school and nostalgic but strange. On the other side of the wall there's an entire book store that is part of the business. It had one of the most impressive collections I've seen in a bookstore in awhile. It wasn't huge but it had a great variety of genres, and a lot of intriguing titles I hadn't heard of but sought to remember for later. The man working the register was a charm- he told us how Ellijay has their own tv production (which they were playing on an old school tv), a special Bigfoot podcast and more. Lastly, the coffee was, of course, delightful. I had a latte with a little bit of spice in it that was perfect to warm a person up in the cool early spring air when we were there. Had we known this would be such a cool stop I think we would have bargained even more time to just hang and enjoy the atmosphere. I think it could be a good place to sit and do work or read and there's lots of spaces to sit so it's not too loud.