Absolutely love this place. Great people work there with great food. They have the best collard greens we have ever tasted. Everything was great. Macaroni and cheese was exceptional, trout was just good, chicken was really good
Linda Suskie
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June 27, 2026
Classic old-school Southern food in a vintage atmosphere. Very friendly service. Food is served cafeteria-style, but the dishes are not labeled. The food was fine but nothing exceptional. They do not take credit cards.
Ruby
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January 03, 2025
Omg so glad I have never judged a “book by its cover” so to speak. I had a little bit of a wait due to the incoming traffic of people and a lengthy line, which was moved along expeditiously to my surprise. Everything looked delicious so took me a moment to decide. I had the smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes, candied yams, and Mac and cheese😋. Got it Togo due to a long ride ahead, then decided to sample first cause people were still coming. A few in the line had great things to say about food as well.
Anyways, nothing said was untrue. Everything was delicious 💖. Not even big on pork, but the chops were tender and gravy was great (could’ve been a little bigger) but maybe I just wanted more🤣. Mac was great (my fav food so I’m real skeptical about everybody’s) but they didn’t fail me. Staff was very courteous and lively, with a little hesitation on friendliness from 1- whom I’m told was the owner (also a server at counter). He lacked a smile and same friendliness as other server and cashier. I’m sharing some pics. Not a fancy spot, smaller building, but clean, good atmosphere, not familiar with neighborhood but business area I believe. But food was definitely worth coming here overall. I will be back when in this area again and will do a comparison review. So overall, I was greatly satisfied and glad I ventured to this restaurant. 💖
Bonita Chandler
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June 09, 2026
Excellent food and service! If you’re looking for atmosphere, then this hidden hole in the wall gem is not for you. Old school paneling but very clean and the food is fantastic, good old fashioned southern country cooking just like grandma’s kitchen. Very generous portions!! Enough for me to make two lunches although it would only be one meal for my husband.
Dana Mischelle Braxton
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March 24, 2026
Fabulous southern soul food. The owner John has been here for years, a staple in the community. Huge servings and dont forget to try deserts. Yummy
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Absolutely love this place. Great people work there with great food. They have the best collard greens we have ever tasted. Everything was great. Macaroni and cheese was exceptional, trout was just good, chicken was really good
Classic old-school Southern food in a vintage atmosphere. Very friendly service. Food is served cafeteria-style, but the dishes are not labeled. The food was fine but nothing exceptional. They do not take credit cards.
Omg so glad I have never judged a “book by its cover” so to speak. I had a little bit of a wait due to the incoming traffic of people and a lengthy line, which was moved along expeditiously to my surprise. Everything looked delicious so took me a moment to decide. I had the smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes, candied yams, and Mac and cheese😋. Got it Togo due to a long ride ahead, then decided to sample first cause people were still coming. A few in the line had great things to say about food as well. Anyways, nothing said was untrue. Everything was delicious 💖. Not even big on pork, but the chops were tender and gravy was great (could’ve been a little bigger) but maybe I just wanted more🤣. Mac was great (my fav food so I’m real skeptical about everybody’s) but they didn’t fail me. Staff was very courteous and lively, with a little hesitation on friendliness from 1- whom I’m told was the owner (also a server at counter). He lacked a smile and same friendliness as other server and cashier. I’m sharing some pics. Not a fancy spot, smaller building, but clean, good atmosphere, not familiar with neighborhood but business area I believe. But food was definitely worth coming here overall. I will be back when in this area again and will do a comparison review. So overall, I was greatly satisfied and glad I ventured to this restaurant. 💖
Excellent food and service! If you’re looking for atmosphere, then this hidden hole in the wall gem is not for you. Old school paneling but very clean and the food is fantastic, good old fashioned southern country cooking just like grandma’s kitchen. Very generous portions!! Enough for me to make two lunches although it would only be one meal for my husband.
Fabulous southern soul food. The owner John has been here for years, a staple in the community. Huge servings and dont forget to try deserts. Yummy