(404) 377-7994
254 W. Ponce de Leon Ave
Decatur,
GA
30030
33.7727
-84.3796
Neighborhoods: Northeast, Midtown, Northeast
Price:
$$
Cake & Ale Restaurant
Last updated 6.10.09
What People Are Saying About Cake & Ale Restaurant
The Editor
Jonathan Baker
Citysearch
In Short – This subtle-toned upscale shoebox in Decatur scratches menu items on chalkboards, boasts a tiny bar and even tinier beer selection. But the small dining room and basic digs work elegantly in a less-is-more fashion. Boasting a simple-southern menu, all the food is made fresh daily, with a special emphasis on seasonal and local products. Pimento cheese fingers are mini-grilled cheese strips paired with the chef's pickle selection. Arancini with citrus fellen pollen comes in a cone-basket, tasting like hushpuppies filled with creamy risotto. The burger and fries are tempting, but…
11/07/08
Great new spot in Decatur
by decaturguy at Citysearch
Cakes & Ale in a wonderful addition to Decatur. They specialize in locally grown organic foods, and the menu changes pretty frequently from what I've seen. I've been four or five times, and everything I've had has been great. The appetizers, especially the arancini, are great, and the gnocchi is my favorite. The only downside I've seen is that the cheese plate is rather small for the price. It's not cheap, but the prices are reasonable for the quality of the food and are on par with comparable restaurants. If you're looking for huge portions of food with a ton of preservatives, this isn't the place for you. If you're looking for locally grown food in interesting dishes, I think it's great.
- Pros: Local foods
10/25/08
expensive ...
by eatout123 at Citysearch
we had two apps and two entrees and two glasses of wine....$80.00 and we left hungry and went to anotehr restaurant to eat more. service was not good...good luck to this business. wont return.
06/26/08
Expensive and Beautiful place
by grabis at Citysearch
I always get excited when a restaurant opens in Decatur since it is my N. hood. We tried C&A last weekend. First of all I was very surprised to hear that they reserved the bar seats???? Well we sat at a table and had the cheese platter which was veeery small and pricy, I could not even taste it .... it was so small, so I can not tell if it was good or bad. Than I ordered a salad which was veery small and pricy but very tasty at the same time and we asked for the check since the entrees were pricy and there was not enough selections and also they looked very small portioned as we saw them at next table. I have to say it is a Beautiful place though. We really loved the decor. Bummer I wanted to love this place. Would I go back? Maybe for a glass of wine, I do not know...I certainly would not eat there...We walked to the "Tastings" after that and had a great dinner there.
- Pros: pretty place
- Cons: pricy, small portions
The Details on Cake & Ale Restaurant
What to Drink:
Allagash is a crisp, cool beer from Portland, but sports an import-like price tag of 8 bones.
Parking:
Not quite into the square, you can still occasionally find parking on the side streets.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Brew Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover
Notable Chef:
Billy Allin
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