Joe's On Juniper

The Scene – This easygoing Juniper Street hangout sits in a converted bungalow, but the elevated brick patio with its tiki torches more than steals the show. A good Midtown mix of gay and straight, slacker and professional mingles comfortably in the casual atmosphere. Activities range from trivia or live music to simply visiting with neighbors at the next table. – – The Food – The menu isn't nearly the draw that the atmosphere is, but it's decent bar chow, nonetheless. Burgers are big; best bets include one with mushrooms and Swiss cheese and the Border burger, which…

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Know Before You Go:: You can sit outside even when it's nippy; big heaters keep the patio warm (and crowded).

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ambiance	81.66999816894531% positive	“The wait staff is incredibly fun and social, not the typical staff that will barely talk to you.” “My coworkers and I love the atmosphere.” “The servers are fun and casual, polite and efficient.” “Went for lunch after church service (The New Covenant Church of Atlanta) the overall service was good the burger was great the fries were cold the waitstaff service were pleasent lots of family wink:) wink:) parking not the greatest but i didn't have to p” “It has a good atmosphere with upbeat music.” “And today, with familiar places being torn down on what seems like a friggin' daily basis and replaced by tacky hi-rise condos, it's nice to be able to go here, sit amongst decor that hasn't changed one iota from opening day and enjoy the Plain Jane burge” “Joe's ia a fun, casual place with good beer and decent drinks.” “Great atmosphere, bad food” “One bad thing people complain about is the parking, there is a small parking lot(maybe 12-15 spaces) on the property, but there is plenty of street parking, and if you can't parallel park there is a pay lot across the street(2.50-3 bucks)” “The food is decent, the prices are affordable, the atmosphere is great and the ability to dine casually in midtown for not very much money is appealing.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The food is great- that includes the dessert.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Though we didn't drink, the beer menu seems to have some good options ranging from high alcohol bottles to pitchers and daily specials.” “Point is, this is still a great place for a burger, a pitcher of beer and people watching.” “The food is good and they have a huge selection of beers.” “Joes is good for a late drink on Sunday and a quick bite.” “Joe's ia a fun, casual place with good beer and decent drinks.” “wonderful neighborhood haunt or Saturday afternoon hangout, Joe's is great for beer and burgers.”
food quality	84.25999641418457% positive	“The staff is fabulous and the food is incredible!” “wonderful neighborhood haunt or Saturday afternoon hangout, Joe's is great for beer and burgers.” “Fun crowd, good food” “have to recommend the fries- very crispy and they stayed hot for a while.” “(tanked chicken nachos) great food overall (chicken philly for me, grilled salmon salad for the lady) Service is very attentive, after we had been a few times the waiter already knew what we liked.” “It's not the best food in town, but it certainly is comfort food, at least to me.” “The food is good and they have a huge selection of beers.” “Great atmosphere, bad food” “And today, with familiar places being torn down on what seems like a friggin' daily basis and replaced by tacky hi-rise condos, it's nice to be able to go here, sit amongst decor that hasn't changed one iota from opening day and enjoy the Plain Jane burge” “Good food & great people” “Point is, this is still a great place for a burger, a pitcher of beer and people watching.” “If you like sitting with a bunch of unruly drunks, below average food, and slow service, this is for you.” “This is a place I like to go whether it's lunch time and i want to enjoy a hot plate of wings or night time when I want to indulge in there” “Fun staff, great food, cheap martinis!” “Went for lunch after church service (The New Covenant Church of Atlanta) the overall service was good the burger was great the fries were cold the waitstaff service were pleasent lots of family wink:) wink:) parking not the greatest but i didn't have to p” “The food is decent, the prices are affordable, the atmosphere is great and the ability to dine casually in midtown for not very much money is appealing.” “Great burger!” “The food is great- that includes the dessert.”
menu variety	100.0% positive	“With their wide selection of martini specials this is a great place to go for happy hour any day of the week,” “Though we didn't drink, the beer menu seems to have some good options ranging from high alcohol bottles to pitchers and daily specials.” “The food is good and they have a huge selection of beers.” “They have a great, diverse crowd, but a pretty unimaginative menu.”
overall	91.66999816894531% positive	“The patio is a great place when the weather's nice but gathering inside next to one of the numerous fireplaces on a cold evening is nice as well.” “Joe's is a great place to chill out with friends or grab a quick bite.” “Other than that: great place to eat multiple times.” “Overall, this is a great place to dine with friends.” “With their wide selection of martini specials this is a great place to go for happy hour any day of the week,” “Point is, this is still a great place for a burger, a pitcher of beer and people watching.”
service	82.04999923706055% positive	“& great staff!” “(tanked chicken nachos) great food overall (chicken philly for me, grilled salmon salad for the lady) Service is very attentive, after we had been a few times the waiter already knew what we liked.” “Went for lunch after church service (The New Covenant Church of Atlanta) the overall service was good the burger was great the fries were cold the waitstaff service were pleasent lots of family wink:) wink:) parking not the greatest but i didn't have to p” “The wait staff is incredibly fun and social, not the typical staff that will barely talk to you.” “The servers are fun and casual, polite and efficient.” “Joes on Juniper is a good hangout spot, especially for gay people.” “If you like sitting with a bunch of unruly drunks, below average food, and slow service, this is for you.” “The servers are always attentive.” “One bad thing people complain about is the parking, there is a small parking lot(maybe 12-15 spaces) on the property, but there is plenty of street parking, and if you can't parallel park there is a pay lot across the street(2.50-3 bucks)” “Good food & great people” “Fun staff, great food, cheap martinis!” “Point is, this is still a great place for a burger, a pitcher of beer and people watching.” “The staff is fabulous and the food is incredible!”
value	80.0% positive	“The food is decent, the prices are affordable, the atmosphere is great and the ability to dine casually in midtown for not very much money is appealing.” “One bad thing people complain about is the parking, there is a small parking lot(maybe 12-15 spaces) on the property, but there is plenty of street parking, and if you can't parallel park there is a pay lot across the street(2.50-3 bucks)” “Drinks are good, and generous.” “Fun staff, great food, cheap martinis!” “The food is good and they have a huge selection of beers.”
wait time	66.66999816894531% positive	“If you like sitting with a bunch of unruly drunks, below average food, and slow service, this is for you.” “Joes is good for a late drink on Sunday and a quick bite.” “Joe's is a great place to chill out with friends or grab a quick bite.”

10/21/11

Fun Place to GO!!!

by legtcrga

If you are looking for a fun night with the girls just to relax, this is the place to go! The drinks are amazing and the service is even better! Never disappointed when I go!

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04/06/09

Too much fun!

by foody1234

This place is amazing! I like to hop back and forth between here and Einsteins, but this place is where the real fun is at. You can go any day of the week and get a different experience. From trivia, to nintendo bowling, this place knows how to have a good time. Great lunch specials without breaking the bank. Not to mention about a zillion shooters!

Pros: Casually awesome
Cons: nothing!

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02/03/09

Average Bar Food but Great Atmosphere

by DennisnAtlanta

The food is your standard bar fare---burgers and fries. The atmosphere is very festive especially when the patio is open. It's a place to see and be seen.

It's in Midtown and mostly a younger (under 35) crowd and very gay friendly. Closed minded conservatives types will be miserable here.

Pros: Great Patio
Cons: Parking

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12/13/08

Mmmmmmm... chicken philly.....

by rmsmith

Great outdoor patio, Great appetizers.. (tanked chicken nachos) great food overall (chicken philly for me, grilled salmon salad for the lady) Service is very attentive, after we had been a few times the waiter already knew what we liked. Only bad thing is the limited menu after hours(9ish i believe)

Pros: Outdoor seating in summer, fireplaces inside in winter
Cons: limited menu after 9

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11/20/08

Great burger!

by FifthGrouper

In general, I really love this place. Not because I've been eating here since the mid 90's or because I spent the summer of 1999 working here (and, yes, we did party like it was with a soundtrack courtesy of Cher and the Backstreet Boys) or even because I met my ex here (started good, ended bad), but because it's one of the few places in this city that remains a constant.

Boy oh boy (no pun intended), could I tell you stories about this place back when Midtown was Midtown. This was the place to be on a Friday or Saturday with your BGFFs before heading out to the three B's: Blake's, Burkharts and Backstreet. Ah, good times - good times, indeed (those I can remember, anyway).

And today, with familiar places being torn down on what seems like a friggin' daily basis and replaced by tacky hi-rise condos, it's nice to be able to go here, sit amongst decor that hasn't changed one iota from opening day and enjoy the Plain Jane burger with onion rings - both of which taste exactly as they did the first time I had them almost 12 years ago.

Jeez, this is taking on the tone of "When I was your age, we had to walk 20 miles to the nearest restaurant - in the snow - without shoes - and we liked it!" Sorry 'bout that.

Point is, this is still a great place for a burger, a pitcher of beer and people watching. It's not the best food in town, but it certainly is comfort food, at least to me. Joe is like an old friend in a town full of new people and I hope we're buddies for a long time. Now, excuse me while I go wipe the tear from my eye.

BONUS QUESTION - Can anyone tell me the name of the restaurant that was there before it was JOJ?

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10/21/11

Fun Place to GO!!!

by legtcrga

04/06/09

Too much fun!

by foody1234

02/03/09

Average Bar Food but Great Atmosphere

by DennisnAtlanta

12/13/08

Mmmmmmm... chicken philly.....

by rmsmith

11/20/08

Great burger!

by FifthGrouper

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