Carvers Grocery

01/14/08

Best home cooking in America

by bolger at Citysearch

It's a mom and pop meat and three restaurant that grew out of an old convenience store type grocery. They have 8 or 9 amazing comfort food entrees every day that rotate in or out like catfish, bbq, fried chicken, potroast, etc. and mouth watering side dishes like broccoli soufflee, rutabagas, yams, turnip greens, etc.

There is a line at the door, but it moves pretty fast. Some things start running out about 1:30 or 2:00, as they try to make things fresh every day. They'll keep your giant lemonade and crushed ice cup full, and you will likely share a big table and maybe a conversation with other regulars as the seating is limited but perfect for the atmosphere. I have mixed emotions about reviewing it here, because I don't want the lines to get longer, but the people who run the restaurant, Mr. and Mrs. Carver, deserve all the success they can get. This is the best comfort food there is, and the atmosphere is the opposite of a sterile chain restaurant.

11/19/07

Great Country Cooking!

by jdlewis5674 at Citysearch

I have lived in the south my entire life and I am thankful for places like Carvers that keep good recipes alive! The food and atmosphere are great but you will be coming back for the food. If you go, go early because once something on the menu is gone, it is gone.

• Pros: Food, Crowd, Location
• Cons: Parking, Line to get in

10/19/07

Simply Yummy!

by cnewton at Citysearch

Best comfort food - bar none - in Atlanta and a deal to boot! The fried chicken pieces (whether you choose a Dolly Parton breast or drumsticks) are HUGE! Their sliced tomatoes are the best ever though I don't know how you would imagine this tomato is better than that, it is. The hush puppies are very good, not too greasy but huge and crunchy. The mashed potatoes are so-so but the rest of the sides make up for it. Sweet Potato casserole, broccoli and rice souffle (better than the casserole), collard greens.

Don't go looking for ambiance, it's not here. But, great food, great service with a smile and a great value-this is your place.

• Pros: Yummy comfort food at a great value
• Cons: Parking, standing in line, wish it was a bit larger