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84% ambiance
“It was fun and the food was good.”
83% dessert
“That's without considering the awesome dessert counter and free hats (both of which will keep the kids happy for the car ride home).”
76% food quality
“The onion rings are awesome, and save room for a peach fried pie.”
96% overall
“This is a great place for kids.”
50% return potential
“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.”
75% service
“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.”
59% value
“Not only was the food nasty, the customer service was just as bad and the prices were too high for what you're given.”
75% wait time
“It is a landmark, the food is pretty good and it reminds you of the days long gone.”
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September 27, 2012
I love The Varsity. It's an Atlanta tradition and the atmosphere alone makes it worth the visit. Fast food at its finest and most unhealthy! Yummy!
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July 08, 2012
I went to The Varsity for lunch this afternoon and the food was digusting! The double bacon cheeseburger I got was flat as a pancake. The White Castle mircowavable burgers you buy in the grocery store taste better! The fries I got with the meal were so soggy and greasy-it was digusting. After eating, my stomach was hurting me so bad. For the high volume service they have, they should have more bathroom stolls available because standing in line to use the bathroom is unacceptable. The Varsity is over priced and over rated. Do yourself a favor-stay away from this place-you're better off going to McDonalds and buying an extra value meal.
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June 14, 2012
The burger I got had the texture and
consistency of meatloaf and the bun was super thin. Hot dog I got was terrible. Overall my meal was pretty bad and the person I went with didn't like the food either.
Definitely DOES NOT live up the the hype and reputation. First visit will be my last.
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May 01, 2012
Who doesn't love the Varsity. Who doesn't love the varsity. Always a home run every time I go here. Love the food, the feel of the place, everything
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January 21, 2012
ramu.
To quote my girlfriend when we sat down: "Ew. Let's leave."
I admit at first, I was worried too. It smelled like Chinese food in this place - yes, Chinese food. The waitresses were eating their lunch at the front of the restaurant when we walked in. Without standing up, one of them smiled and pointed to a table at the back.
The restaurant was empty, despite a handmade sign that said: "Line moves quickly!" Perhaps we mistimed our meal, showing up for breakfast at noon. Either way, the menu offers mostly breakfast foods including omelets, bacon, pancakes, and my favorite: eggs benedict.
I ordered the California eggs benedict and my girlfriend got the Crab eggs benedict. Within ten minutes our waitress delivered our meal. We were happily surprised. The plate was nicely made up. My eggs benedict had large, fresh slices of avocado and fresh grilled turkey. My girlfriend's eggs benedict had heaps of real crab meat, topped with capers.
The hollandaise sauce was buttery and rich and the eggs perfectly cooked. We noticed that my plate was garnished with a lemon wedge while my girlfriend's came with an orange slice. It was a small detail, but showed that they actually care about how they present their dishes here.
We repeatedly noted how tasty the food was, and how wrong we were to prejudge the experience.
Having said this, the place would probably have netted a higher score had the ambiance been nicer. Still, who am I - a tourist - to waltz into a place that is clearly liked by the locals and ask that place to change? If you are a tourist like me, you should be happy that a place like this exists at all. Two blocks from the Prescott Hotel on Post St. sits a great little place for breakfast.
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July 24, 2011
A must visit!!!.
OK Here's the REAL deal about the Varsity!
The food probably won't fill you up. The burgers are very thin, the hot dogs are small, etc. The fries are often soggy & cold. But for some reason, it just tastes good. Don't go in expecting a meaty, juice burger.. go in expecting greasy, McDonald's-esque meal and you'll be satisfied.
The atmosphere is wonderful. If you come to Atlanta, you have to visit! I've been going to the Varsity for years & years (raised here in Atlanta), and I love it. Especially before a sporting event!
Frosted Orange is a MUST HAVE. They are amazing!
The food is all very affordable. For two people, we eat for $15.
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March 28, 2011
An Atlanta tradition. Nobody goes here for the vegan menu. Nobody goes here because they are trying to watch what they eat. They go here for a couple of greasy chili dogs and onion rings. And this place delivers it in spades.
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January 05, 2011
Varsity I do not think So!.
You cannot be serious? I have frequented the varsity on occasion as hoping that the quality of the product would improve like better quality Dogs.
I suppose if you live in a closet, listen to city search ad hype. and have never visited Chicago or NY, or Even Liverpool NY (best dogs) You would not know what a great dog is. i guess one pays for the show.
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