The food was bland. The service was good. The restaurant was grungy and not at all inviting. I…read moredefinitely do not recommend eating here. Improvements would include seasoning to the food, and cleaning the interior,

they have the absolute best smoked sausage around! service…read moreis good people are very nice and old fashion. its like going to grandmas house

Nice casual restaurant with country vibe. Breakfast with…read morefriends and everyone seemed happy with their choices. The special omelet of the day with asparagus, bacon and cheese was tasty. Their biscuits are large and the grits are good. Fruit cup was fresh. Coffee is good. Also has a pastry case for take out or eat in. Daily specials on a blackboard. Service was pleasant, courteous, and food was delivered surprisingly quick for a group. Order and pay at the counter -food is brought out to you and then table service. Location -just 5 miles outside Athens in Winterville. Easy drive. Facility : intentionally slightly rustic Single room, with some outside tables also (uncovered, in the sun and facing the road) Plenty of room between tables inside and outside. Parking outside on gravel lot.

This spot perfectly balances a small-town charm--think fresh food and a welcoming, local-business…read morefeel--with the kind of funky eclecticism you'd expect from something tied to Athens. It's got personality in all the right ways. Be prepared to take your time: you'll order at the counter, and since one person is usually juggling everything--taking orders, making coffee, serving food--the line can move slowly. But it's absolutely worth the wait. The food is thoughtfully prepared, the portions are generous, and the vibe is laid-back and genuine.

Great Meal - Reasonable Prices Been going to Athens for…read moregames for decades and tried The Place for the 1st time. We had Chick & Waffle, shrimp & grits and a grilled chicken sandwich. All were outstanding. Our server, Lily, was great!

Super awesome chicken sandwich and fried okra!!!!! Excellent…read moreservice!!!! What PLACE am I at? Ohhhh The PLACE is the excellent!

Great burgers but the fries!!!!! The fries are awesome!! The fries came to the table perfectly…read morecooked and fresh. The outside was crisp and the inside was soft. We had the ones with Cajun seasoning which were really good but the garlic fries are seriously over the top. When we return (yes, of course we will return) I think I just want garlic fries. Forget the burger I just want to eat those amazing fries. It's a good burger. Juicy, well cooked. Not overdone. The bread was not my favorite. Why does everyone insist on brioche buns? They don't really work for a cheeseburger. It is still a damned good burger. The only real problem is that it will occupy too much room in my stomach that could otherwise be filled with garlic fries. The dining room is a bit small. Let's call it intimate. The staff are wonderful. Go. Eat fries. Life is good.

I was in town to see a show at the 40 Watt. Downtown Athens always has a good meal to be found…read moresomewhere. Today I wanted to have a burger. Some of the more well known places down here I don't like so much for one reason or another. I have been walking past Clocked for years an never tried it. Well, today was going to be the day! I was seated quickly by a friendly staffer. The vibe here is Athens collage restaurant. Which I like. Rather than a burger today I chose the Chicago dog with some cheese fries. This is not a Chicago dog, the bun was toasted and not soft with poppy seeds. Bit it was good. The fries were freshly cooked, crispy, and hot. Cheese sauce was excellent. I go to a 40 Watt or Foundry show about once a month. I will be back to Clocked again to try a burger. I like this place.

I just ate a 5-star smash burger and some of the best onion rings ever. Hot Rod's serves fresh,…read moretasty, juicy, well-seasoned beef with a fantastic maillard reaction that will satisfy the choosiest of burger lovers! I am 100% satisfied and cannot wait to return! 10 out of 10 - I highly recommend. Guga would be proud.

cute place and nice staff but the food is mediocre. We got a hamburger and the country fried steak…read more the hamburger was fine but didn't have much flavor and the country fried steak needed salt and pepper. The food took a while to come out but the waitress did apologize for the wait and it was busy so I understand. the jalapeño hushpuppies were really good though! It was pretty busy so I guess the locals love it!

Ahhh Rachel's, let me count the ways! So good, meat and three restaurant. Absolutely packed at the…read morelunch hour with locals. My first trip in got the fried pork chop a with sweet potato mash and green beans. All were delicious! The sweet tea was perfect too, not too sweet. Kind of small on the inside and it gets packed out, so you may have a wait, but it's well worth it. Recently moved a family member to the area, so we will be frequent visitors here!

We were in Athens and wanted to give Rachel's Southern Style Restaurant a try. We mentioned it was…read moreour first time in the restaurant and two people heading out the door told us they were regulars and we would really like it. Let's just say the restaurant exceeded the hype. First off a Thank You to Chiara for the great service. I ordered the chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy and Mac and Cheese. My better half had the fried pork chop, collards along with the mashed potatoes and gravy. We both loved our meals loaded with great flavor and the tenderness of the entree's. Now the cornbread was just like what my wife's granny used to make. Can't forget the chocolate fudge cake. We highly recommend you stop in to give them a try. We know we will be back the next time we are in town.

First time visiting and I was impressed from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, I was…read morewarmly greeted by the hostess and seated while I waited for the rest of my party. While waiting, I headed to the bar and ordered the holiday drink, the Grinch, which was super delicious. The bartender was extremely pleasant and very knowledgeable about the drink menu. I also had the chance to try an array of appetizers, and every single one was just as delicious--honestly, they made me even more excited to try my main course. I ordered the country fried steak, and it was fantastic--extra crispy on the outside, super moist on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. My sides were the lemon potato wedges, cooked just right (not soggy at all) with a lemon flavor that gave them an extra kick. For dessert, I had the coconut cake, and it's truly one of the best coconut cakes I've ever had. As you can probably tell from the picture, I almost finished it before remembering to snap a photo. Overall, a great experience. I will definitely be back and will be recommending this place to others.

No waiting (to be seated). No service. Waited for server. When hostess came back round she took our…read moredrink order. Still no server. When hostess came with our drink order we left because no server ever came. What a shame. Used to be decent place to eat.

On the way back from Lake Lanier we decided to stop and get some lunch here. The food tasted pretty…read moregood and the service was excellent. Atmosphere reminded me of an old timey diner and set the mood perfectly.

I liked this place better than some others. For a quick breakfast. I have been here a few times. I…read morehad no problems each time I went. Only thing for take out make sure you include salt and pepper for your customers but no other problem I had.

Quick, made to order drive thru! I ordered a sausage biscuit, a small gravy, a large has brown and…read morea bacon egg and cheese sandwich. The sausage biscuit and gravy went out the door as soon as I got home! The hash browns are yummy, next time I'll ask for them to be crispy! The bacon egg and cheese sandwich was filled with bacon and was the comfort food I was searching for this morning! 10/10 reccomend!

Their biscuits are in my top 5. Top 2 is probably more like it. Amazing food. Definitely recommend.read more

We ate here tonight for the first time. It was awesome!!! The food and service were amazing. Anna…read moreG was OUTSTANDING!!!! We could not ask for better attention and service!!! Top notch! My wife had the Smash Burger while I enjoyed the Fender Melt. We both upgraded our side to onion rings. Both which I recommend. Our only concern was the EXTRA 50 cents for the extra pickle my wife ordered. This was very surprising. As far as ambiance, Fender's is a Retro 50's Diner. Nice bar and grill scene. Check it out if you get the chance.

We were promptly seated. They were very busy and only had two servers. My kids who live here a…read morebrought us here this was their first visit too! They cannot wait to come back. We ordered the fried deviled eggs, fender melt and smash burger. My kiddo had the chocolate milkshake, old school soda foundation set up. Service was good, the decor was that of a traditional old school dinner. This will be a new spot for my kiddos to eat again!