I really loved this little place in Decatur. It felt like walking into a local diner that was…read morefamily owned, but more upscale. Our waiter was really nice and made some great recommendations. I ended up getting their pork chop sandwich which I wouldn't have ever gotten without their recommendation and it was fantastic. My guest also loved her lunch but I was too busy elbows deep in mine to remember what she got. Or take a photo. Just remember to take your statin before you come

Great location! Very walkable area with a decent amount of street parking. The staff were great at…read morethis location; we got served pretty quickly. My eggs Benedict was not it, unfortunately. The hollandaise sauce was too runny, my poached egg was over poached, and the spinach either came out of a can or was frozen in a bag before being cooked. THE GRIT FRITTERS THOUGH WERE SO GOOD. The peach habanero jam with them was amazing.

Loved Leon's at Lunch!!! (Bonus points for alliteration). This was a fabulous lunch option in DT…read moreDecatur. To be honest, I'm not sure where else I would have gone for lunch right in/ around the square. Their menu is pretty limited at lunch, but we felt it sufficient given every menu item was a hit! They have very nice covered patio options-- perfect on a NICE day! I can't wait to go back. This would be a great place to meet a friend or colleague for lunch. I'm eager to go back and try it at other times of day (brunch, dinner, etc) See you soon!

I've been here 4-5 Times! The food is always awesome. The…read morestaff is actually smile and cares about their work. There was a day where someone got in an accident right next to their restaurant, staff came out offered comfort, water and a place to sit while waiting for 911. This x-'mas they have pictures with Santa and Ben allowed dogs all free of charge. Menu changes often which is awesome and their drink are awesome! Come Try them if you have not !

Ugh, they are closed for the time being. The building they are in did not renew their lease…read more Stupidity! Tried this place out for the first time a few weeks ago. It's adjacent to a parking deck and small. Very cozy, though! The menu is simple and it was a one-man show that day (other staff had left due to closing). LOVED IT! The coleslaw was really good and the Sammie was probably one of the freshest I've had. We had to wait a bit due to it being just him but worth the wait. I did the hot chick ... yeah, I can get away with saying that ... and it was huge, overflowing, tender and fresh. This is a SOLID spot. I was told they'd be re-opening nearby and I hope that's the case. They were BUSY as well so it's clearly not a customer issue. Check them out when they re-open. Simple and amazing!

Love this place! Too bad it's so off the beaten path. Though there have never been more than one or…read moretwo people at the times I have been here (usually closer to their closing time), I highly recommend!

We had a large party of 7 and made a last minute reservation at 6:30pm…read more We were seated immediately. Avery took both our drink orders and food orders because we were hungry lol. We ordered happy hour drinks (daily 4pm-8pm) 6/10 Sex on the beach Long Island Guava Margarita Mango Margarita Wings and fries Shrimp and Mac &green beans with a side of catfish Smothered chicken okra and yams Wings mac &collard Catfish & gouda grits Jumbo shrimp and fries Food overall 8/10 There was a birthday party that was doing open mic but we felt welcomed. Great ambience and friendly staff.

My mothers and I visited Platez last night for a nice dinner out before a show. We didn't have a…read morereservation, but was seated immediately. There was some confusion on where to enter the building due to lack of signage, but we figured it out. Upon entering, I immediately was overwhelmed by how loud the music was. I have sensory issues and asked if we could be seated outside, but was told that there was a party outside. We were seated inside and no one in my group could hear each other speak the whole time we ate due to how loud the music was. We couldn't hear the server either. Our server immediately gave us menus, silverware, and waters. He didn't introduce himself or really say much of anything. We were left to look at the menus for 5-10 minutes. Upon looking at the menus, we were extremely disappointed to see that much of what we came for was not available due to it being a brunch item. This was not communicated ANYWHERE on the website and we would not have chosen to dine here had we known. We chose to stay and eat due to already paying $10 for parking across the street. Once we came to terms with the fact that we would not be eating french toast or waffles, we began looking at the menu to decide what to order. It was then that I noticed how expensive everything was. The food is even more expensive than the menu on the website, and the item that I decided upon - the catfish and grits - was $30. This is unreasonably expensive for what it was and I would have priced it at about $18 to be generous. We ended up waiting about 40 minutes for our food and eventually my catfish and grits and my mother's shrimp and grits were served. The sauce around the grits was cold, and the grits themselves weren't super hot. It was obvious that they had been sitting while the fish and shrimp was being cooked. The portion itself was too much to eat in one sitting and grits are not something that would reheat well so we left them instead of trying to take them home. When our grits were served, the waiter told us my step-mother's smothered pork chop would be right out. It did not come for another 10 minutes. One of her sides was a salad, but not even that was brought out. While my mother and I's grits were phenomenal in flavor, my step-mother's pork chop was barely edible. She said that it was tough, especially when she was not provided anything more than a butter knife to cut with, and the gravy on top was so salty that I gagged upon tasting it. It tasted like gravy mix from a packet that was combined with the drippings from a meat that had already been seasoned. My step-mother prefers things to be more salty, but even she had to peel the breading off to be able to eat the pork chop. Keep in mind, this was also about $30. Our service was poor. The waiter didn't introduce himself, as I said, and he did not ask if we wanted anything more than water to drink. He was barely able to be heard over the loud music, but he also didn't say much. He did not check up on us during our meal or say anything while we waited 40+ minutes for our food. And when we went up to the cash register to pay our bill, we were left standing there for about 5 minutes while various servers and workers walked by and went behind the register without even acknowledging our presence. This was very off-putting and a terrible way to end a lackluster dinning experience. Upon paying our bill, we were forced to pay a mandatory 15% tip and a 7% service fee. And then they had the audacity to ask for an additional tip despite their poor service. We all left Platez feeling very disappointed, despite how delicious my mother and I's grits were. We all had the sentiment that we would have had a better time eating at Waffle House because we went for brunch food in the first place. Platez is (in my opinion) horribly overpriced and the service was terrible. I try to be positive, but I would never come here again nor would I recommend it to anyone.

Charming atmosphere. Great service Superb and consistently…read moredelicious foood Very reasonably priced Have never been disappointed!

I visited Cafe Alsace recently to enjoy a Valentine's Day dinner with my wife. It had the same…read moreauthentic, small cafe charm that I remembered from a prior visit years ago, but in a nice touch it was also all decked out for the holiday. As many restaurants do for Valentine's Day, they offered a prix fixe menu including a starter (wonderful chestnut soup), main (we chose a savory crepe with sautéed chicken), and dessert (a light raspberry puff pastry). Each course was delicious and accented by additional Valentine's touches (see photos). I'm not an expert on French cuisine but I can say the food is reminiscent of meals I've enjoyed traveling in France. Service was on point and we were well taken care of throughout the night with each course arriving in a timely manner. Note they do not have parking or valet, so if you make a reservation allow time to find a parking spot in downtown Decatur (some of the public garages are quite pricey so a short walk is worthwhile). Cafe Alsace offers a delicious meal in a romantic setting, so give them a try if you want a can't-miss date night.

I'm thrilled to share that I finally stopped by Brick Store Pub last Friday! I've visited Downtown…read moreDecatur Square countless times and walked past this spot over and over but this time, I got lucky and made it in for a drink. Brick Store Pub is an incredible place. The staff are fantastic, personable, friendly, and clearly passionate about what they do. They really know their craft and are happy to share recommendations on both drinks and food. The ambiance adds so much to the experience, I recommend you to come and relax on the patio or grab a seat at the bar. There's such a great vibe all around that makes you want to stay awhile. If you're in the area, definitely stop by, you'll enjoy every bit of the atmosphere that Brick Store has been giving all this time. I will be back!

I was recommended this pub by so many people. I was in DT Decatur with some friends, my wife, and…read morebrother after my birthday dinner, and wanted a place to go, to continue the fun. Brick Store was literally not even 100 feet from where we went for dinner, Iberian Pig. We went upstairs to have a drink. The vibes are super cool inside this pub! In my opinion, this might be one of the best beer pubs that I have ever been to. The upstairs feels very rustic and almost like you're in a castle of some sort. In true fashion, of course I got a glass of Guinness. It was perfect! Our server was super friendly and very attentive. She even provided some suggestions based on what the others were looking for. Her name was Olivia! Brick Store also has a full food menu too, but we just came for drinks. The food menu is tradiitonal pub type food, so fish and chips, chicken pot pie, etc. It honestly looked really good! I will definitely be back here in the future!!

Home Grown is a hidden Atlanta gem, delivering the best comfort food ITP. I visited for a quick…read morebrunch and as always was never disappointed. Location and Parking Located on Memorial Drive, they have a lot with free parking, but when it gets crowded (spoiler alert: it always does) there's also street parking available. Venue and Atmosphere Step through the door adorned with a million stickers, and it's like being transported into someone's home kitchen. The vibes are comforting and casual, with friendly service to match. Food and drinks Pro tip: get the breakfast enchiladas! The chorizo was so flavorful and the sauce was delicious as well. I took no leftovers because I wanted to experience all of the deliciousness on the spot. Service From the hostess to our actual server to whoever is working the bar, the staff were amazing. Food arrived quickly, even though there was a steady constant stream of people coming and going Verdict I'll be back!

This place is consistently a 4 star. I really like the vibe of this place. It is always a pleasure…read moreto eat at a venue where the people came for the food and no frills. I ordered the comfy chicken with a salmon patty and french toast. Weird combination but I wanted to try many items. The French toast was really good and simple. The salmon patty is good value but more breading than I expected. The comfy chicken seemed to be more breading than last time but the gravy had more sausage this time. No complaints.

Was here on a business trip and wanted some southern food and this did not disappoint. Sat at the…read morebar and service was amazing!!! I had to taste it all: she crab soup was a 10/10 Fried green tomatoes 4/10 (but I dont really like fried things just had to try them so maybe don't go off of my recommendation) Shrimp n grits 8/10 Biscuits 12/10 Cornbread 9/10 I wish I had more time, I'd come back for the soup and biscuits and to try more of the menu! Amazing service and cute ambiance

Such a lovely and flavorful meal! I was in a rush and only got food through pick-up. Hence, I can't…read morespeak about the dining experience here. I got the Shrimp & Grits to-go. It came with a cornbread, a buttery biscuit, and banana pudding. I was pleasantly surprised by the other items since the ordering site only listed the entree. Best Shrimp & Grits I've had to date. The shrimp was fresh and not overcooked or rubbery. The grits were smooth. The gravy was well seasoned, but not overly salty or rich. The cornbread and bread or biscuit was good, but not extraordinary. Those were quite dense and heavy paired with the other food. I loved the banana pudding. This meal jumpstarted my banana pudding hyper fixation. Very fragrant and not too thick yet still nice and creamy. It wasn't overly sweet or heavy either. It was a good dessert to round out the meal. I hope to come here again and have an actual sit down experience. Curious to see the ambiance!

Came here for brunch and had a great time. The staff was super friendly. The food was delicious and…read morecan't recommend the pineapple jam enough. It's so good and the reason I come

A great breakfast spot for everyone - including those of us who eat plant-based, and would prefer…read morenot to eat off the side dishes going out to breakfast with friends. In fact, I have ordered the same menu item as my meat loving friend: the curry bowl - I just have the waiter leave the eggs off. The veggie plate is served on an old school cafeteria tray, and has the benefit of including one of their famously good biscuits. I think my hands down favorite is the vegan grit bowl, which serves up flavor rich, fresh vegetables on top of grits. The breakfast satisfies exactly the same way scrambled eggs and bacon do - it's a plate full of filling, warm food that is a joy to eat. I am always a member of the clean plate club, but if I don't finish, I can take it home, and enjoy it later, and it is just as good reheated. A beloved neighborhood spot, so get there early on the weekends, or be prepared to wait. The serving staff are efficient and friendly, and the kitchen turns out reliably quick good food, so you will be seated in a reasonable time - it's worth the wait.

Came here with a friend for brunch. It was pretty empty when we got there so we were seated…read moreimmediately. Our server was really nice and helped explain the menu to us because we had questions for sure. For food: I got a beef patty and skillet corn bread while my friend had a dish with green bananas. I thought the beef patty was good but the corn bread was a bit hard although the berry jam did make it a little softer. My friend thought her dish was just alright. The ambiance for the place was great and I enjoyed the vibe. But the food was just alright.

A few of my colleagues wanted to link for dinner in the Druid Hills area before the holidays, so we…read moredecided on Ms. Icey's. I heard mostly positive things about this restaurant from a few family members, so I was curious to check it out. This Caribbean/Southern fusion spot is located as the anchor of a strip mall with other restaurants next door. The great thing is that there is plenty of parking. We came on a Saturday evening; thankfully it was not crowded, so we were able to sit down immediately. Food: I ordered the stewed chicken wings which comes with plantains and jasmine rice. I also ordered a side of roasted brussel sprouts. The wings were very good, falling off the bone tender. I also loved the flavoring of the rice, and the plantains were perfectly sweet. I was not a big fan of the brussel sprouts. They had a thick honey sauce on them that was overpowering, and they were very soft in texture. The positive side is that they give you a ton of food for the price. Service: There weren't many staff working this evening from what I could see. Our server greeted us promptly and checked on us several times before we ordered food. Once we ordered our food, it honestly went down hill. It just took extremely long to get anyone's attention for help. It also took close to 30 mins just to get our check. When the check came, they initially said they couldn't split it and added an automatic 20% gratuity. On their site, it says they do that for parties of 4 or more, but we were only a party of 3. The manager let the server split the check, but they would not remove the gratuity. I always tip well, so it wasn't the end of the world, it was just the principle for me. While I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, I might consider checking them out again for brunch.