09/12/09

Say What?

by LHRobbins

Ok, so while at a convention inAtlanta (Sept. 8 thru 13, 2009) we heard about The Varsity and the locals rave reviews..OMG! McDonald's would have been a better place to enjoy a hamburger. I got their famous chili cheeseburger and it was smaller than a McD's child's hamburger. The chili was almost none existent. I almost stood up and shouted "Hey Where's the beef?" when looking for the meat pattie and the fries were so greasy it turned my stomach so I threw them away after one bite. The only good thing was the coke products as I hate pepsi.

If you are looking for afordable food that you can actually eat, try somewhere else. You can be sure I will not eat here again nor recommend it to anyone else.

• Pros: Big place
• Cons: Everything else

07/25/09

BEST HOT DOGS IN THE SOUTH

by JimmyP

This place is truly a frat boy dream, the hot dogs are amazing and this place is a throwback to the 50s Drive-Ins.

truly not to miss.

• Pros: BEST HOT DOGS IN THE SOUTH
• Cons: the wait

07/12/09

Landmark Yes Food No

by The12Die4

Well, if you want to see a bunch of idiots showing off their cars and motorcycles, the first thursday of each month is a great night to raise your bloodpressure!!! Not only can you eat a deep fried hotdog (bun and all), but you can watch Atlantas finest chase a bunch of ricers when they leave the lot!!! hehe!!!

• Pros: First Thursday of each month Import Tuner Car Show!!!
• Cons: Fried Everything!!!

05/14/09

Landmark with Bad Food

by yamwatiyam

The burgers are full of filler and much smaller than the burgers you get at other places. My onion rings stayed warm for a few seconds after I got them. Then I found myself stuck eating cold onion rings. Maybe tradition is not the only important factor, Varsity! Get some decent quality ingredients and serve them up hot!

• Pros: It's a landmark. It has been here since way back when.
• Cons: The food portions are small, greasy and cool in under a min.

02/25/09

Varsity fan for 50+ years

by nuke44

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). A couple of people here (urbanprincess and gross come to mind) have been to a varsity that I've never experienced.

• Pros: The food and sharing a dining experience with thousands of other people at once.
• Cons: Sharing a dining experience with thousands of other people at once.

01/21/09

What's the Big Deal?!

by urbanprincess

Okay, so I had been tempted to try the food at the Varsity ever since I heard about it through word of mouth after moving to the Atlanta area last year. Boy, was I disappointed!! First of all the establishment looks like an outdated high school cafeteria. The staff appeared to be mostly teenagers who were grouped up behind the registers looking as though they had something better to do. I ordered a cheeseburger and onion rings, not knowing that the cheeseburger only comes with the patty, cheese and a bun. After realizing this, I took my receipt and burger back to the register thinking that they had left off the condiments and toppings and that's when a girl behind the counter told me that that was how they came. The onion rings were good, but very greasy. I personally would not recommend the burger unless you like bland, kid's meal-sized burgers. Most likely I will not be returning to this so-called Atlanta "landmark."

• Pros: Plenty of Parking
• Cons: Food, Service

12/31/08

Good Local Dive

by purplevixen

I've been in and out of Atlanta for 20 years, and never been to the Varsity until last weekend. None of my ATL friends will "deign" to dine there, so I went on a whim. And I got just what I expected...old fashioned, greasy, beat-a-hangover junk food...nothing fancy, but the "arnold's from Happy Days" kinda stuff. The onion rings were great...and I paid for them for days...I probably missed some of the charm of the place since I only did pick-up (how many places besides S-nic actually have car-hop waiters?) and the burger, well, I hate to say, I prefer Mc'D, and I never eat there...but now I can say that I've eaten at an Atlanta Landmark

• Pros: quick, no-nonsence service, good hang-over cure, cheap, old-fashioned stuff
• Cons: yougetwhatyoupayfor, very limited menu, don't go if you're on a diet

12/24/08

Ummmmm

by marvh24

What more could I ask for? Another greasy meal. Historic landmark and I can see why! If I could eat there everyday, I would.

• Pros: Great burgers.
• Cons: Long line during lunch.

05/12/08

Best Historical Landmark for Good Eats

by hoodrich404

Wonderful, affordable food. Great and fast customer service. Crowded on the weekends, primarily Sundays.

• Pros: A nice place to soak up some of Atlanta's ambience.
• Cons: Not a good place to dine if you're counting calories.

03/27/08

Gross

by vintheland

I went to the Varsity after a afternoon of sightseeing with my out of town guests. I had never been there and thought it would be another great way for them to experience Atlanta. WRONG!!!! I shouldv'e taken my initial reaction after stepping inside as a clue to turn and run. The staff was less than friendly and it had a high school cafeteria feel to it. I sat down with my burger and for a second, I thought "they must've forgotten to put the patty on the bun". But it was there. It was just so microscopic that it was actually smaller than than the bun. It was sloppy and looked very unappealing. Only thing I could compare it to is a McDonalds cheeseburger, which actually would've tasted and looked better. The fries were limp and heavy. The onion rings were good. The prices do not match the quality of the food. That burger should've been $.79.

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.

• Pros: good onion rings, lots of free parking, lots of seating
• Cons: poor quality food, overpriced, overrated, unfriendly service