By jimmy

March 9, 2009 8:09 AM | Link to this

Carver’s! The Dolly Parton chicken breasts are the best.

By Norvee Michele

March 9, 2009 9:49 AM | Link to this

I’d have to say Mary Mac’s or Bobby and June’s. Bobby and June’s have the best biscuits in town!

By cathy lee

March 9, 2009 10:35 AM | Link to this

It’s got to be the Beautiful Restaurant.

By Debi T

March 9, 2009 12:53 PM | Link to this

Definitely IrDawgs in McDonough

By asu23

March 9, 2009 1:10 PM | Link to this

Carvers and Mary Mac’s are definitely great…but I love Matthews Cafeteria in Tucker! The fried chicken and cornbread is so good!

By IWL

March 9, 2009 1:18 PM | Link to this

Mary Mac’s is simple the best in the Atlanta metropolitan area. We had our Wedding Rehearsal Dinner there. Everyone left with a full belly.

By Debra Davis

March 9, 2009 2:18 PM | Link to this

Bobby and June’s delivers great home-style cooking day after day. They just can’t be beat!

By nana

March 9, 2009 2:32 PM | Link to this

Oh come on…the best meat and three and the cheapest is John Boy’s in Marietta….

By Annie

March 9, 2009 3:44 PM | Link to this

Doug’s Place in Emerson - everything is delicious! Squash casserole, country fried steak, etc. and they’re so nice. :o)

By LJT

March 9, 2009 4:06 PM | Link to this

Bobby and June’s Kountry Kitchen

By JBP

March 10, 2009 8:08 AM | Link to this

Q’s, in downtown East Point, near City Hall. No atmosphere, no famous clientele, no table linens, no $15 lunch tab. Best turnip greens I’ve ever eaten.

By Grace Smith

March 10, 2009 9:03 AM | Link to this

THE VARSITY..no doubt!

By RIck

March 10, 2009 9:27 AM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria in beautiful downtown Tucker. It’s such a local landmark, “Diners, Dives & Drive-Ins” from the Food Network spent two days there.

By MEB

March 10, 2009 9:47 AM | Link to this

Definitely Carvers. You’d never think it driving past, but the food is so good! Honorable mention to the Farmers Market restaurant in Forest Park.

By Louise

March 10, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this

The Furit Stand in Marietta. Also the OK Cafe in Buckhead

By Atlantagirl

March 10, 2009 11:08 AM | Link to this

OK Cafe— good food, great service, and even Yankees like it.

By SouthSide Bob

March 10, 2009 11:17 AM | Link to this

Hands down, it has to be Matthews in Tucker! Absolutely the best meats and vegetables in the city. I love Mary Macs, but if I had to choose between the two, it would be Matthews. Family owned and operated and genuinely southern food!

By reservoirDAWG

March 10, 2009 11:29 AM | Link to this

The Rexall Grill in Duluth is good.

By reservoirDAWG

March 10, 2009 11:38 AM | Link to this

So is Matthews.

By Tim

March 10, 2009 11:47 AM | Link to this

Skinny’s on Virginia Avenue in Hapeville….

By Lauren

March 10, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this

OK Cafe

By Greg

March 10, 2009 12:23 PM | Link to this

There is no doubt about it, MATTHEWS CAFETERIA in downtown Tucker. It was a twice a week when I worked in Tucker twenty something years ago, and I still go back even though it is a long drive.

By Chris

March 10, 2009 12:37 PM | Link to this

KC Pit in Sandy Springs!

By Gainesville

March 10, 2009 12:56 PM | Link to this

Gainesville is where it’s at for a Meat and Three.

Loretta’s and Curt’s off of Exit 16. Longstreet just North of downtown.

By N-GA

March 10, 2009 1:23 PM | Link to this

Matthew’s Cafeteria, for sure! Wish it was closer.

By Tucker Jacket

March 10, 2009 1:29 PM | Link to this

It’s gotta be Matthew’s in Tucker.

By SCS

March 10, 2009 1:58 PM | Link to this

Matthew’s cafeteria on Main Street in Tucker. Been there forever. Runner-up is Son’s Place on Dekalb Avenue at the Inman Park MARTA station.

By Sonny Purdue

March 10, 2009 2:25 PM | Link to this

Rexall Grill in Duluth.

Matthews is too greasy and Mary Mac’s is way overrated.

Take it from “The Gov”’

By darrell

March 10, 2009 2:29 PM | Link to this

Anne and Bill’s in Forest Park

By Heather

March 10, 2009 2:45 PM | Link to this

Busy Bee Cafe in downtown Atlanta is awesome. Son’s Place in Inman Park is another favorite.

By DJ

March 10, 2009 2:49 PM | Link to this

This Is It has some of the best soul food in Atlanta, along with Busy Bee Cafe.

By Amy

March 10, 2009 2:56 PM | Link to this

BBQ Kitchen on Virginia Ave. The fried chicken and fried okra can’t be beat!

By NY Transplant

March 10, 2009 3:03 PM | Link to this

Q’s in East Point Honorable Mention to Beautiful Have been meaning to get to Rexall Grill. Gotta do it!

By NY Transplant

March 10, 2009 3:09 PM | Link to this

also do like Bobby and June’s

By A'ville Eric

March 10, 2009 3:21 PM | Link to this

One of the first places I was taken when I moved to Bartow Co. was Doug’s place in Emerson. Definitely the best vegetables and chicken I had ever had. However for classic “soul food” nothing beats Mama Louise at the H&H restaurant in Macon. Best lemonade ever and fall off the bone short ribs. Good enough for the Allman Brothers Band and good enough for me!

By LS

March 10, 2009 3:36 PM | Link to this

Lunch on Main. Where else but on Main Street in College Park. They also have the best banana pudding around town.

By tmanunion

March 10, 2009 3:39 PM | Link to this

Beautiful

By new mom

March 10, 2009 3:42 PM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria in Tucker. Yum!

As a Tucker native, I grew up on that deliciousness…my grandfather used to sell them some of the vegetables from his garden, back in the 70s. Their food hasn’t changed a bit. Wear your stretchy pants and come hungry!

By Bob

March 10, 2009 3:58 PM | Link to this

Mary Macs

By jen

March 10, 2009 3:58 PM | Link to this

Matthews in Tucker!

By Jessica

March 10, 2009 4:11 PM | Link to this

Longstreet Cafe in Gainesville, GA

By DC

March 10, 2009 4:54 PM | Link to this

Matthews in Tucker, best meatloaf in town.

By Rafter

March 10, 2009 5:02 PM | Link to this

A tie between OK Cafe and Colonnade!

By Andy from Cincinnati

March 10, 2009 5:14 PM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria

every trip to the Big A I stop in for Dinner

By Karen

March 10, 2009 5:19 PM | Link to this

OUR WAY - in Avondale Estates - always hot - always plenty - great selection - good Southern cooking - attentive staff - both lunch and dinner

By Tom F.

March 10, 2009 5:39 PM | Link to this

definitly COLONADE on cheshire br. rd. in atlanta.

By South Metro

March 10, 2009 8:00 PM | Link to this

Rosa’s Home Cooking Southern Soul Restaurant in Fayetteville!!! Fantastic meat n three joint, with the southern flare we all love!

By Mike

March 10, 2009 9:43 PM | Link to this

Definitely OK Cafe!

By J-T

March 10, 2009 9:52 PM | Link to this

Our Way Cafe in Avondale! Eva and Jody do it perfectly!

By Alice

March 10, 2009 10:04 PM | Link to this

Gabriel’s on Whitlock Avenue in Marietta - better known for desserts, but true Southern vegetables - creamed corn is to die for!

By T. Hank

March 10, 2009 10:26 PM | Link to this

MOBETTA CHICKEN - Flat Shoals Parkway Decatur

This place has the best fried chicken, wings, fish, green beans, greens, cabbage, yams, and mac n cheese. The staff is friendly and the food is always fresh!!!

By Heather

March 10, 2009 10:27 PM | Link to this

BBQ Kitchen on Virginia Avenue! They have the best meats and slow cooked veggies and tea so sweet you’re head will spin!

By Heather

March 10, 2009 10:28 PM | Link to this

BBQ Kitchen on Virginia Avenue! They have the best meats and slow cooked veggies and tea so sweet your head will spin!

By Bruce

March 10, 2009 10:53 PM | Link to this

Family Traditions on 140 west of Crabapple in Cherokee, Co is the best!

By james

March 11, 2009 12:56 AM | Link to this

THE DOG HOUSE IN ACWORTH-GA DOES MAKE A GOOD HOT DOG .WORTH THE DRIVE. I PROMISE.

By Foxworth

March 11, 2009 2:33 AM | Link to this

Bobby and June’s. Def the best.

By Mark

March 11, 2009 7:04 AM | Link to this

Bailey’s Restuarant in Powder Springs is the best meat + 3 in town! Great home cooking!!

By FM Fats

March 11, 2009 7:14 AM | Link to this

Carver’s

By rtptjd

March 11, 2009 7:20 AM | Link to this

Matthews Cafeteria in Tucker, by far. Best chicken and dumplings in town, good vegetables, and banana pudding to die for. Worth the drive.

By AtlantaBry

March 11, 2009 7:48 AM | Link to this

Fred’s BBQ on Thornton Rd. in Lithia Springs has the best Yellow Jacket dog around. Great sweet tea too!

By ideasbobby

March 11, 2009 8:13 AM | Link to this

The Cracker Barrel of course. Where else can you get that good Southern Food and such a variety. Other than MOM’s this is the place.

By Missy

March 11, 2009 8:54 AM | Link to this

Wyatt’s Babecue on Memorial DR.GREAT FOOD!

By SandyCoils

March 11, 2009 8:55 AM | Link to this

I have to nominate Mary Macs as well. I don’t know another place in town where you can get Turkey & Dressing year ‘round. Usually that’s a seasonal meal. Make sure you try the frid shrimp, and the banana pudding!!! Everything is amazing there…..and you get a back rub to boot!

By Sandy

March 11, 2009 9:14 AM | Link to this

There is no better than Mama Nems on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain. The food is beyond awesome and the hospitality is unbeatable.

By Dave

March 11, 2009 9:23 AM | Link to this

Matthew’s in Tucker can’t be beat!

By bailey

March 11, 2009 9:29 AM | Link to this

Doug’s in Emerson - the BEST!!!!

By Jessica

March 11, 2009 9:31 AM | Link to this

Papa Jacks Counrty Kitchen in Flowery Branch…..their food is so good!

By Teela

March 11, 2009 9:34 AM | Link to this

Mary Mac’s for sure!!

By Fire Frank Wren

March 11, 2009 9:36 AM | Link to this

Carver’s Country Kitchen. If you haven’t eaten there, you haven’t had a real meal. Hushpuppies the size of your head!

By joanna

March 11, 2009 9:44 AM | Link to this

The best meat and three is a Dalton GA transport, The OAKWOOD Cafe, located 16 Forest Parkway, Forest Park, 404-214-5660

By JayInAtlanta

March 11, 2009 10:00 AM | Link to this

Our Way in Avondale Estates.

By Billy Ed

March 11, 2009 10:35 AM | Link to this

Southern Skillet in Roswell and Chamblee

By By Edna

March 11, 2009 11:51 AM | Link to this

Haven’t lived in Atlanta for many years, I do not beleive that the Yellow Jacketis in existance any longer, just down the street from the Varsity, , Althought when I was younger that was the place to get the beest Hot Dog in the Atlanta area. They toasted the bun chopped the onions very fine and they were served with chili. I make my hot dogs as close to theirs as I possibly can. Although Costcos Does make an excellent hot dog, one of the best around.

By reservoirDAWG

March 11, 2009 3:06 PM | Link to this

I don’t get Mary Mac’s. It has been a few years since I have eaten there, but when I did it was fair at best.

By Sunny

March 12, 2009 10:07 AM | Link to this

MammaNems on Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain. It’s a newcomer compared to the others listed but the food and service are great.

I also loooooove the OK Cafe and I’m snickering at all of those mentioning Mary Mac’s. I must have gone on a bad day because the food was absolutly horrible. I’d be willing to give it another shot if someone else was footing the bill.

By Mary W

March 12, 2009 1:00 PM | Link to this

Matthews in Tucker!!!

By Susan

March 12, 2009 1:05 PM | Link to this

Maple Street Diner in Carrollton!! Don’t know if it’s still there but that place kept me well fed all throughout college!

By dk

March 12, 2009 1:05 PM | Link to this

Hunter’s Family Restaurant in Jackson is the best!

By Michael

March 12, 2009 1:34 PM | Link to this

Collonade and OK Cafe, without a doubt.

By Michael

March 12, 2009 1:35 PM | Link to this

Collonade and OK Cafe, without a doubt.

By Jim

March 12, 2009 1:41 PM | Link to this

The A and M Diner in Cumming is new, but it’s good food.

By Sam Reeder

March 12, 2009 1:42 PM | Link to this

4 Way Lunch in Cartersville. Never enough parking to get in the place. One of the best dogs you can find but The Varsity is a close 2nd

By Olivia

March 12, 2009 1:52 PM | Link to this

Mary Mac’s! YUM!

By sheila searcy

March 12, 2009 2:00 PM | Link to this

Jack,

You must not get out a lot but I’m sorry to inform you that Backstreet has been clesed a few years! Was a fun place though.

By MidwestMan

March 12, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

Mother’s Kitchen in downtown Newnan is probably one of the best kept Southern secrets. It is a little hole in the wall place and by hole in the wall you can take that term literally. It is located at 33 1/2 Broad St. in Newnan. To access the place you have to go down a corridor between two buildings. There is no sign telling you where it’s at nor is there one pointing you down this corridor. If you have to, ask a Newnanite where it’s at, they’ll know. Anyhow, the food is awesome! I love the meatloaf and Mother’s greens are to die for Southern goodness. The first time I went there to dine I ate for free and was told that an unknown previous patron paid for my meal as well as two others “to honor the Trinity.” That’s what I call Southern hospitality. Every now and then I pay it forward.

By Patrick

March 12, 2009 2:02 PM | Link to this

Longstreet Cafe near the American Legion in Gainesville is da bomb!

By John

March 12, 2009 2:28 PM | Link to this

“Lunch on Main” in College Park. Great, fresh food with friendly service in a sparkling bright place.

By CherylS

March 12, 2009 2:35 PM | Link to this

Mary Macs for sure.

By Count Culo

March 12, 2009 2:48 PM | Link to this

What tough call between Matthews or The Beautiful…. Luckily they are so far apart that one never has to make that decision… just depends on which end of the greater ATL you’re on!! CC

By Britt Thomas

March 12, 2009 2:52 PM | Link to this

Ruby’s diner in Villa Rica is really good. Also, Carver’s on Marietta St. is delicious!

By Gay JoJo

March 12, 2009 2:54 PM | Link to this

Anne & Bills in Forest Park

By Rick

March 12, 2009 3:06 PM | Link to this

FOLKS ON RT 92 BEST FRIED CHICKEN IN TOWN

By atloldtimer

March 12, 2009 3:17 PM | Link to this

Eaten at most others mentioned here. They all tie for second place behind the obvious winner, the BBQ Kitchen on Virginia Avenue.

By ROBBOB

March 12, 2009 3:29 PM | Link to this

The Whitehouse in Buckhead is the bomb!

By Dean

March 12, 2009 3:32 PM | Link to this

Family Traditions in Woodstock is bu fra the best

By yumyum

March 12, 2009 3:44 PM | Link to this

OUR WAY CAFE 2831 E. College Av Decatur GA 30030 (404) 292-9356 At least 4 or 5 meat choices, great southern veggie choices. Inexpensive.

By Larry

March 12, 2009 3:47 PM | Link to this

The Marietta Fruit Company on 120, because of its PIE!!!!!

By Samantha

March 12, 2009 3:53 PM | Link to this

The OK Cafe - the mac and cheese and Sweet Tea can’t get any more southern!

By MyOpinionMatters

March 12, 2009 3:55 PM | Link to this

Picadilly is good.

By Laura

March 12, 2009 4:04 PM | Link to this

BBQ Kitchen in College Park … Fabulous!!

By Mheff

March 12, 2009 5:37 PM | Link to this

Matthew’s Cafeteria in Tucker! Thursday Turkey & Dressing night is the best!

By Tonya Parker

March 12, 2009 5:57 PM | Link to this

The best meat and three is a little small southern restaurant outside of Atlanta in Douglasville, GA. It only has 6 booths, but they move the food so fast that there is hardly ever a wait. The owner was raised in the country and has been cooking for the past 29 years. She cooks and bakes all of her own food. If you want to feel as if you went back home for some southern soul food, try SeCe’s on Dallas Hwy in Douglasville. Try the homemade banana pudding you’ll be hooked

By Papa

March 12, 2009 8:49 PM | Link to this

Matthew’s is a favorite, but we always start our road trips at Judy’s Diner in Lilburn.

By mr mike

March 12, 2009 11:00 PM | Link to this

S&S Cafeteria on Chamblee-Tucker. It’s good home cooking…they have great biscuits and cornbread and lots of old-fashioned cafeteria syle southern cooking.

By Ed

March 12, 2009 11:01 PM | Link to this

The Varsity…

By mr mike

March 12, 2009 11:03 PM | Link to this

oh yeah, and one more. Roasters. Lenox Road in Buckhead and Roswell Road in Sandy Springs. Good vegetables with their chicken and barbecue. Very tasty rolls and corn muffins.

By Craig

March 12, 2009 11:26 PM | Link to this

Doug’s Place in Emerson. Great food and the best looking waitresses in town.

By spiceylt

March 13, 2009 7:00 AM | Link to this

Nu-Way in Macon has the best. My mom use to work there years ago and the hotdogs are still the best today!

By Gabe's Mom

March 13, 2009 7:43 AM | Link to this

Colonnade Restaurant, and Whistle Stop Cafe in downtown Kennesaw

By Gabe's Dad

March 13, 2009 7:50 AM | Link to this

Mary Mac’s is the best.

By ValAnn

March 13, 2009 8:52 AM | Link to this

Barbecue Kitchen of College Park on Virginia Ave., FREE seconds of vegetables.

By Becky

March 13, 2009 10:22 AM | Link to this

I agree with Carver’s…How do you find Mathews in Tucker? I tried to find them after I saw them on DD&D, never could..Can someone get me there from Smyrna? Thanks..

By Em

March 13, 2009 10:26 AM | Link to this

We like the WhistleStop in Kennesaw. The food is fantastic and the service wonderful. You get a plate full of food for a good price. Enjoy!!

By Becky

March 13, 2009 10:30 AM | Link to this

reservoirDAWG, I missed all of the hoopla over Mary Mac’s also..Went once & wasn’t real impressed, may go back one of these years..

By Leon

March 13, 2009 10:35 AM | Link to this

Well I was so glad when the Silver Grill reopened on Monroe Drive.Country fried steak and cornbread are really good.

By GaNtv

March 13, 2009 11:46 AM | Link to this

Hunt’s in Powder Springs cannot be beat! Homestyle veggies, AYCE catfish on Friday nights and chicken & dressing for Sunday lunch!!!

By Our Way Rocks

March 13, 2009 11:50 AM | Link to this

Our Way Cafe in Avondale.

By contruction barrels

March 13, 2009 3:37 PM | Link to this

I just moved back an it aint there, but it used to be the place at, if I remember correctly, techwood/14th st. And I’ve only been gone for 7 years.

By cgregister

March 13, 2009 3:43 PM | Link to this

S&S Cafeteria at I-285 and Chamblee-Tucker Rd. It has the best corn muffins and vegetables. Just like my mothers.

By Delta worker

March 13, 2009 9:27 PM | Link to this

The BBQ Kitchen on Virginia Avenue just down the street from Delta offers the best meat and three any where. Their price, quality of fresh food, sweet iced tea,plus the fact that seconds on vegs is free can’t puts them in first place. 10,000 Dal folks can’t be wrong.

By Delta worker

March 13, 2009 9:33 PM | Link to this

Sorry…on my post the word can’t should have been omitted and Dal folks should have said airline folks.

By alice

March 14, 2009 10:52 AM | Link to this

Matthews in Tucker. To Becky fr. Smyrna - take 285 to Lavista Rd. Turn left on LaVista & go to Main St. in Tucker. Turn right, cross railroad tracks, Matthews on left. Sign hard to see.

By Nette

March 14, 2009 4:12 PM | Link to this

The COLONNADE off Cheshire Bridge. It’s the best southern cooking. Lots of options for both sides and entrees. On the plus, it has a full bar and a bartender with a heavy hand.

By DammitAllie

March 14, 2009 4:21 PM | Link to this

Pascal’s in Hartsfield-Jackson Airport! Yummy food & awesome sweet tea!

By David O'Brien

March 14, 2009 5:39 PM | Link to this

Thelma’s The best food in Atlanta served up by a great family! When I go to heaven I hope the cafeteria is run by Thelma. Go to Auburn Ave. and experience heaven on earth!

By pete

March 14, 2009 10:24 PM | Link to this

The silver grill on monroe dr. in atlanta is my favorite.I have been going there since the 60’s.

By AC Holt

March 15, 2009 9:07 PM | Link to this

You folks got it all wrong, yes the Varsity is good, but Brandi’s World Famous Hot Dogs in Marietta are the best. If you are lucky enough to know about this place.

By ann

March 16, 2009 3:14 AM | Link to this

Iron Skillet in Roswell