Remember back in the day when most restaurants were diners and you could always count on a fresh, home cooked meal and friendly service? Well, all is not lost, as there are plenty of those types of restaurants all over Georgia. Check out these flashes from the past and home-style cooked diners in Georgia. They’ll make you feel right at home!
1. Metro Cafe Diner - 229 Peachtree St NE B-17, Atlanta, GA 30303
You'll feel at home at the Metro Cafe Diner if your home is a ritzy one! This diner/karaoke bar is a favorite hang out spot for Atlanta locals. Try out their Sunday breakfast--you won't regret it!
2. Silver Skillet - 200 14th St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
If you want to be taken back to the 50s, visit the Silver Skillet in Atlanta. This classic diner remains unchanged from the day it was opened in 1956. They're still serving up country fried deliciousness every morning!
3. Ga Express Diner - 21 Commerce Dr, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
Get a true diner experience with this little diner in Tallapoosa. They're always friendly, and the food's delicious!
4. Fender's Diner - 631 Irvin St, Cornelia, GA 30531
Fender's is another 50s style diner that you'll fall in love with. Their home-cooked food will have you coming back again and again.
5. Southern Soul Barbeque - 2020 Demere Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
This picnic style pit stop BBQ joint will definitely have you feeling like you're at home! Southern Soul Barbeque is one of the best BBQ spots in St. Simons Island.
6. Clocked! American Diner - 259 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
This is a fun and colorful throwback themed diner in Athens. They serve up amazing burgers, fries, and tater tots.
7. Market Diner Restaurant - 502 Smith Ave # 47, Thomasville, GA 31792
If you don't know where to find a great southern food diner, you definitely need to check this place out! Market Diner has tons of southern food options to choose from. One reviewer on Yelp says they haven't been able to find a better southern restaurant in 60 years!
8. The Diner On Abercorn - 7202 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31406
This retro diner serves up delicious Greek and American food options, and they're open 24/7.
9. Ruth Ann's Restaurant - 941 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31901
Ruth Ann's is a down-to-earth diner in Columbus that serves up breakfast, lunch, and brunch! They've been locally opened and operated in Columbus since 1959, and the restaurant is a popular landmark for people that come back to visit their hometown of Columbus.
10. Marietta Diner - 306 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta, GA 30060
Marietta Diner is a popular spot for Marietta natives, and it's impossible to miss with its brightly colored neon front. They're also open 24/7 and serve delicious Greek and American specialties with a fun flair.
Which one of these diners do you love to frequent? Tell us about your local or hometown diner in the comments below!
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Featured Addresses
2020 Demere Rd, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522
306 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta, GA 30060
7202 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31406
502 Smith Ave # 47, Thomasville, GA 31792
259 W Washington St, Athens, GA 30601
631 Irvin St, Cornelia, GA 30531
21 Commerce Dr, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
229 Peachtree St NE B-17, Atlanta, GA 30303
941 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31901