Stopped in on our way to Auburn for lunch and let me just say WOW!!! It's my birthday and I didn't…read morewant drive thru food so I found this place through reviews and they are ALL LEGIT! Crystal greeted us as soon as we walked through the door, explained the cafeteria style line and what they offered and how it all worked. Food was delicious and GREAT PRICES! #bestbirthdaylunch on a roadtrip to date. We will definitely stop back in anytime we are passing thru.

Thelma's food was AMAZING! The service was amazing. Great foos selection. Crystal gave us…read moreincredible service and treated us like friends not strangers. Cannot recommend this place enough.

The service here is a little weird and jarring at first. I hadn't gone more than 10 feet through…read morethe door when I was asked "What'll you have to drink?" You just have to know the procedure, but it wasn't only me, a Northerner whose brain hadn't yet fully recalibrated for the local accent. Locals were confused too. Procedure is this: tell them your drink preference (I had water), pick up a tray, put it on the counter, pick out a main, three sides, a dessert, slide it down to the register, pay, and take it to your table. At that point do you begin eating? No! Remove your items from the tray and they come by and pick it up. Now begin! You may be thinking "Soup Nazi" from Seinfeld but I assure you it didn't feel that way. Just the quirky way they run the place. The waitress did warm up after I was there a while, came over to ask where I was from, etc. And to try to convince me to come back for breakfast! This is cafeteria style, with everything prepared ahead of time and kept warm on steam trays. So how do they keep that fried chicken so crunchy and delicious? Perhaps the best I've ever had, the batter so crunchy you could probably hear me eating from another room, assertively peppery, the large leg and thigh pieces perfectly cooked and juicy. (White meat also available.) My sides were lima beans, turnip greens, and yams. The highlight was the yams: super sweet but not in a bad way, balanced by good seasonings. The beans were fine, a bit salty. The only disappointment were the turnip greens, too finely chopped and overcooked. The portion sizes were decent. Also included is corn bread. Two choices: baked or fried. Never heard of fried so I tried that. Interesting but a little chewy and not so much corn flavor; next time I'd get the baked. Finishing this rather large lunch was a challenge for me but I managed, while taking in the local ambience. I saved the dessert for later. Dessert? Yes. I was also asked on ordering what I wanted for dessert. The only one that appealed was the red velvet cake (the others were a cobbler and bread pudding) so I got that. I assumed it was included but when I paid I saw it was not. $4; no big deal. It didn't look that good, a thin 1 inch slice tightly shrink wrapped on a paper plate. Looks were deceiving. The first time I actually liked red velvet cake, a light crumbly texture and cream cheese frosting that tasted of more than sugar. With the amount of frosting this tiny slice was quite filling and I'm glad it wasn't larger. All this for a little over $21. I think this was including tip but I'm not positive. Either way, great deal!

Just go, don't even question it, go. Best little diner, great food, amazing service, and fast!read more

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"

We are from Arizona visiting our son. We stopped in at Gladys Kitchen for lunch on a Sunday. The…read moreline was long filled with locals which means it's a town favorite. The food was so delicious. We all got something different and all of it was tasty. The butter biscuit is a definite must try!

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.

Locally owned soul food restaurant. I've only had vegetable plates but the food is pretty good. I…read moreended up going two Sundays in a row. The servings were plentiful the first time I went. However that second Sunday the plates were a bit skimpier. I assume it was the owner that plated our orders on the second visit. There are tables to dine in, however it appears most people take their orders to go. Honestly the decor isn't very inviting to sit down and enjoy your meal. There's also a drive thru, but it appears you have to order and wait at the same window so not sure how fast it moves.

Always amazing food and service, always a good time coming here with the family. Despite how busy…read morethe place is everything is always clean and tidy.

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

Unbelievably good. My friend and I just stumbled on this place and had never heard of it before…read more Man O Man, seriously the best food I have ever eaten my entire life. Honestly, it's that good. Too many types of food choices to mention here. You will be amazed! Only open for lunch and sometimes the line to order is so long, the line goes out to the parking lot. I'm going to promise you and make anyone who reads this promise, Is that everything they serve is phenomenal. Be sure to pay for two sodas at the cash register because they are served from cans and one is not enough to finish your lunch with. I dont know how I ever missed this diner and you will be shocked like I was the quality of how amazing this food is. Seriously!

Food so good it will make you slap yo mamma! Great hospitality. Great prices and plenty to eat!…read moreCome and enjoy!

How I love being at an event with a hot lunch! I was at Auburn U for an event and lunch was from…read morethis restaurant. I had the fried chicken plate with 2 sides and a roll. Also came with a huge wedge of cake. The chicken was very flavorful and fried well. The green beans were tasty as well. I wasn't a fan of the cake..a bit dry. And who doesn't love a creamy Mac n cheese. I had heard great things about the food here so I was glad I was finally able to try it. They lived up to their reputation.

Good southern food but I wouldn't call it soul food. Soul food is known for the flavor. My mac and…read morecheese and field peas were just ok. The field peas had no seasoning at all. Overall it was good after adding some salt and pepper.

Fried chicken was delicious and crunchy. Service was counter service and they were friendly, fast…read moreand efficient. I enjoyed their hospitality. Ambiance was good, it was a busy place for lunch, as that's their only time they serve food. Everyone is coming in and out to get themselves a piece of crispy chicken . Would recommend if you are looking for southern cooking during lunch time!

In my opinion the best establishments, are discovered by word of mouth and everyone I asked in…read moreDothan told me to check out this restaurant. The food is served cafeteria style and you can choose the classic southern plate of one meat with three sides. By the number of call in orders coming in and the packed parking lot, I definitely made the right choice to dine.

"Nothing Fancy" is the totally opposite of the food you'll get here! Everything was amazing!…read more Upon sitting down, you can usually go serve yourself at the little bar for their different pickles. They have bread and butter, spear, and spicy. The spicy ones are my favorite and really aren't too spicy but taste phenomenal. Because of COVID-19, you have to request the pickles and they bring them right to your table for free. Don't forget to get them! They're amazing! We had the Fried Green Tomatoes as an appetizer, and they were great and come with really good sauce. Here, they have all sorts of fried southern foods and seafood. I had the Cold Boiled Shrimp, with fries and cheese grits, it also came with hush puppies. Everything was amazing! The shrimp tasted surprisingly fresh. The only issue is that the food took about an hour, and people that came in after us were served their food before us. I had a party of 6, though, so I have sympathy. I highly recommend Nothing Fancy if you are passing through! It's the perfect restaurant and definitely the best in the area! I will visit again and again.

Food was cooked fresh to order. Fish and shrimp was awesome. The sides we're average. Service was…read moreexcellent.