| ambiance |
84.61999893188477% positive |
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The decor is bright lights, big diner and the counter staff was trained by the "soup-natzi" (the censorship natzi's wouldn't allow the word spelled correctly! ”
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The ambiance is awesome. ”
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enjoyed the atmosphere. ”
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The varsity has been one of my favorites for many years the chili dogs onion rings and frosted orange are at the top of my list of favorites, the Varsity is one of my favorite places to eat,always crowded and noisy but in a good way, it's always fun. ”
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It was fun and the food was good. ”
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Good location, but Oily, and slightly over-priced, comparing it to the other places in the area. ”
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The atmosphere is great and every tourist needs to stop in! ”
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It has a great atmosphere and something should be said for all of the loyal customers who return to reminisce, but the food is terrible. ”
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The orginal location on North Ave is still the best of them all. ”
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It is packed before Falcons games and Braves game and is also the late night spot of choice for those Braves stragglers that had too much fun the Bud Zone at the game! ”
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Great hotdogs and fun place to eat before a move. ”
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Great atmosphere, terrible food ”
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The parking is awful, the lines are long, and the employees are rude, impatient, and dirty. ”
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| dessert |
83.33000183105469% positive |
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The chocolate milkshake didn't taste very good and didn't settle well. ”
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The slaw dog is great and I like the cold chocolate milk. ”
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That's without considering the awesome dessert counter and free hats (both of which will keep the kids happy for the car ride home). ”
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The onion rings are awesome, and save room for a peach fried pie. ”
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Love the fried peach and apple pie. ”
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I've been eating at the Varsity for over 50 years now and my standard order for that entire time has been a Chilii dog, Chili Cheese Burger with pimento chees, an order of the world's best onion rings and two PCS (chocolate nilk on shaved ice). ”
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| food quality |
76.39999866485596% positive |
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At each visit the food was consistently awful. ”
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The food is great and the prices are better. ”
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This is a great fast food place to indulge and the peoples reviews below must have had different expectations of this place. ”
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The french fries and onion rings are awesome. ”
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It's a wonderful throwback to an era when people didn't order salads instead of burgers or raisins instead of french fries. ”
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Seriously, though, this place has great hot dogs and onion rings. ”
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Look, I don't know many people that would claim that the Varsity is any paragon of culinary achievement, but when you're in the mood for some good old grease-laden junk food in an enviroment with character, it's hard to beat the Varsity. ”
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Great quick and cheap food. ”
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It was fun and the food was good. ”
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The Varsity is a staple of Atlanta with it's greasy food, hot chili dogs, crispy onion rings, and much more to fill you up! ”
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personally would not recommend the burger unless you like bland, kid's meal-sized burgers. ”
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Bland taste, cold fries, and melted ice in the soda. ”
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The fries weren't the best, they were soft and greasy. ”
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The burgers are full of filler and much smaller than the burgers you get at other places. ”
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good food, ATL style. ”
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the food is bad and service is the same. ”
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Great Place and good food ”
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I've been eating at the Varsity for over 50 years now and my standard order for that entire time has been a Chilii dog, Chili Cheese Burger with pimento chees, an order of the world's best onion rings and two PCS (chocolate nilk on shaved ice). ”
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Its not just the greasy fries, onion rings, fried pies and amazing Frosted Oranges. ”
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do hope Atlanta natives enjoy this type of food. ”
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Personally, I don't go here because I never had any attachment to it, hate the food and have "been there, done that. ”
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The onion rings are good a. ”
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also the food is soo good their chicken sandwiche. ”
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It's definitely not something you want to eat every day if you plan on living past he age of 40, but it is definitely great fast food. ”
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The Varsity's are definitely NOT the best burgers in town. ”
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Not only does The Varsity have the best burger in Atlanta it has the best burger in the south. ”
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The wings are good, the serv. ”
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Do yourself a favor, skip this Atlanta "landmark" and go to Five Guys where $6 gets you great service, perfectly cooked freshcut fries and a juicy 1/2 lb burger. ”
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they have the most flavorful homestyled food. ”
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They have the best fast food in Atlanta. ”
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If you enjoy hotdogs that have been sitting under a heatlamp for hours and greasy fries. ”
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The food is great but without the proper medication (Pink stuff, tums) it can ruin an activity. ”
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Horrible food ”
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The onion rings were good, but very greasy. ”
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Didn't like the fries. ”
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The food at The Varisty is great. ”
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Though greasy, the onion rings are the best! ”
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The onion rings are awesome, and save room for a peach fried pie. ”
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It must be native Atlantans who think this food is good, because those of us who are not natives usually think it is some of the worse stuff we have ever eaten. ”
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good food ”
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The varsity has been one of my favorites for many years the chili dogs onion rings and frosted orange are at the top of my list of favorites, the Varsity is one of my favorite places to eat,always crowded and noisy but in a good way, it's always fun. ”
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Now, if you want some good burgers, I suggest this rather small joint in the Smyrna-Vinings area called U.S. Cafe located on S. Cobb Dr. or Durango's located in downtown Atlanta on Peachtree St. ...but definitely NOT The Varsity! ”
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The order was served fast, but cold food doesn't take much time! ”
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I'm a huge fan of french fries. ”
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Great atmosphere, terrible food ”
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it is a good, quick place for food. ”
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The food is pretty good for fast food, but you must be able to withstand ALOT of grease. ”
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most unique and delicious experience. ”
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The Varsity is a true Atlanta staple for fast greasy food when you are in the mood for it. ”
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Very Best Hot dogs and Hamburgers, also homemade ONION Rings are delicious and at a convenient price! ”
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and the burger, well, I hate to say, I prefer Mc'D, and I never eat there. ”
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Wonderful, affordable food. ”
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Loved the Onions rings very fresh cut. ”
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The decor is bright lights, big diner and the counter staff was trained by the "soup-natzi" (the censorship natzi's wouldn't allow the word spelled correctly! ”
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My onion rings stayed warm for a few seconds after I got them. ”
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The fresh rolls make the hot dogs! ”
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The onion rings were great. ”
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One doesn't go to the varsity for the great food. ”
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From the hamburgers, french fries and onion rings to the ever messy slaw dogs, Varsity is a dream come true for those looking for some old fashioned nostalgia. ”
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It has a great atmosphere and something should be said for all of the loyal customers who return to reminisce, but the food is terrible. ”
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It's got great atmoshere and food. ”
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The best onion rings I've ever had ”
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Yes, McDonald's and Checkers have good french fries, for a fast-food place that is, but the Varsity is by FAR the best. ”
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The fries are great, have always been great, and the service can't be beat! ”
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It's fast food at it's best. ”
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The V is a great place to get a tasty, FAST meal. ”
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You can enjoy your meal on the go or enjoy the ambia. ”
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Then I found myself stuck eating cold onion rings. ”
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I'd much rather go to Wendy's and spend only $.99 for a good burger than eat here. ”
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The service is very nice and you don't have to wait on your food forever. ”
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You may have great memories of this place from your college days, but the burgers are tasteless, the fries not much better. ”
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Not the best burger in town, but I have enjoyed them for 30 years. ”
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The onion rings were good. ”
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It is a landmark, the food is pretty good and it reminds you of the days long gone. ”
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The food is Wonderful. ”
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Skip the awful fries and save yourself some pain. ”
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certainly not for the great food or service. ”
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personally didn't like the varsity because of its food. ”
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have going to the Varsity for years it does have the best burger and the greasiest food in town. ”
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The portions are generous and the meal is always fresh. ”
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Not only was the food nasty, the customer service was just as bad and the prices were too high for what you're given. ”
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love hotdogs with everything and have also been known to scarf down more than a few fast food burgers. ”
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Every meal should come with the number for a good internist. ”
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It has the best hotdogs and onion rings in town! ”
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will say, the food at the Varsity is very unique and not like anywhere else! ”
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This was a highly hyped restaraunt we looked forward to visiting but when we did the food was cold & greasy, & the restaraunt was NASTY! ”
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Don't look for anything special here except great chilli dogs and onion rings. ”
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Nasty burgers, rude people behind the line, not to mention the fellow customers. ”
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know this might sound crazy but The Varsity has the best Egg Salad sandwich in town. ”
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| overall |
96.66999816894531% positive |
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The Varsity is a great place to visit. ”
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You may have great memories of this place from your college days, but the burgers are tasteless, the fries not much better. ”
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Yes, McDonald's and Checkers have good french fries, for a fast-food place that is, but the Varsity is by FAR the best. ”
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The Varsity is a great place to chill out for lunch on a hectic day. ”
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it is a good, quick place for food. ”
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The Varsity is a great place to eat, almost any time. ”
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The V is a great place to get a tasty, FAST meal. ”
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My favorite restaurant. ”
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This is a great fast food place to indulge and the peoples reviews below must have had different expectations of this place. ”
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This is my favorite restaurant in whole world. ”
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The varisty is such great place to visit while in Atlanta! ”
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With its upbeat and loud employees, The Varsity is a great place to go before any sports game in Atlanta! ”
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Plus you it's one of the best place's to people watch. ”
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This is a great place for kids. ”
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great old fashion place ”
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| return potential |
50.0% positive |
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It has a great atmosphere and something should be said for all of the loyal customers who return to reminisce, but the food is terrible. ”
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| service |
75.0% positive |
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Not only was the food nasty, the customer service was just as bad and the prices were too high for what you're given. ”
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The parking is awful, the lines are long, and the employees are rude, impatient, and dirty. ”
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Great and fast customer service. ”
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watching the servers is very entertaining ”
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don't know why people like it so much. ”
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Do yourself a favor, skip this Atlanta "landmark" and go to Five Guys where $6 gets you great service, perfectly cooked freshcut fries and a juicy 1/2 lb burger. ”
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Plus you it's one of the best place's to people watch. ”
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The staff was less than friendly and it had a high school cafeteria feel to it. ”
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They have very, very nice people there to serve yoU! ”
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Look, I don't know many people that would claim that the Varsity is any paragon of culinary achievement, but when you're in the mood for some good old grease-laden junk food in an enviroment with character, it's hard to beat the Varsity. ”
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It's a wonderful throwback to an era when people didn't order salads instead of burgers or raisins instead of french fries. ”
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certainly not for the great food or service. ”
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With its upbeat and loud employees, The Varsity is a great place to go before any sports game in Atlanta! ”
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The service is very nice and you don't have to wait on your food forever. ”
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Why do people like this place? ”
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mean come on people, for what it is, Varsity is EXCELLENT. ”
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The service is lightning-fast, and they serve the best hot dogs ever. ”
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The decor is bright lights, big diner and the counter staff was trained by the "soup-natzi" (the censorship natzi's wouldn't allow the word spelled correctly! ”
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the food is bad and service is the same. ”
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Nasty burgers, rude people behind the line, not to mention the fellow customers. ”
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The fries are great, have always been great, and the service can't be beat! ”
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We KNOW the staff is rude. ”
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| value |
59.089999198913574% positive |
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Not only was the food nasty, the customer service was just as bad and the prices were too high for what you're given. ”
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The portions are generous and the meal is always fresh. ”
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Lunch for 2 is expensive! ”
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By being in Atlanta this place is always full but just being apart of the experience is worth the wait in line. ”
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Yes, the onions are great, but that doesn't make great cheap eats. ”
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The food is great and the prices are better. ”
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I'm a huge fan of french fries. ”
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Very Best Hot dogs and Hamburgers, also homemade ONION Rings are delicious and at a convenient price! ”
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Wonderful, affordable food. ”
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Great quick and cheap food. ”
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Kinda expensive for a hot dog. ”
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| wait time |
75.0% positive |
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Great quick and cheap food. ”
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it is a good, quick place for food. ”
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The parking is awful, the lines are long, and the employees are rude, impatient, and dirty. ”
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It is a landmark, the food is pretty good and it reminds you of the days long gone. ”
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