Faster than fast food!!! Atlanta institution! This restaurant has been around for decades and doesn't disappoint. 90% of the time this food comes out quicker than at McDonald's. The thing I really like about eats menu is its basic and it comes out so fast that I didn't even finish paying before it was plated. It's great for a quick bite or the linger. The jerk chicken is to die for the lasagna is super awesome. It's super clean staff is friendly and courteous. I highly recommend this restaurant. Oh and it's quite reasonable!!

We used to go here all the time 10-13 years ago when my wife and I were dating and when we were single before then. The menu has remained the same and consistently good. We like the Pasta bar but we love the meat and veggies bar. Our favourite is Jerk Chicken and the Turkey Meatloaf. Our sides are green beans, black eyed peas, mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. All the dishes with their nice corn bread.

Just for reference, I'm a northerner that wanted to try Southern food and my niece recommended Eats. I had the Lemon Chicken combo that came with rice, beans and cornbread. The chicken was prepared well, but not a lot of flavor, the rice and beans were fine (when doused with hot sauce) and the cornbread was so dry I couldn't eat it. Again maybe because I'm a Yankee, but I wasn't impressed.

I ordered a 4-Veggie Plate for $13 to Go, But I Don't Appreciate & Noticed that I received a Smaller Portion Amount of Collard Greens than the the Other Veggies Full of Stems in My Collard Greens! Therefore I didn't get a Full Portion of Collard Greens! The Cook or Prep Cook Should Already know 🤔 Cut & Take Out the Stems when Cutting the Collard Greens! LAZINESS! Paying $13 For a VEGGIE PLATE, I SHOULDN'T HAVE A BUNCH OF STEMS & NOTICE THAT I HAVE A SMALLER PORTION OF COLLARD GREENS THAN MY OTHER VEGGIES! UNACCEPTABLE! I SHOULDN'T HAVE TO WASTE MY TIME COMPLAINING & REVIEWING ABOUT A VEGGIE PLATE! GET IT TOGETHER!

An Atlanta establishment - if you know the city then you know Eats. Unpretentious and simple, this hole in the wall serves some of the most delicious food. The menu is simple (get your meat and pick your veggies) the self-service is friendly and quick without feeling rushed, and the atmosphere is relaxed. The jerk chicken is to die for. Add cornbread, collards, mac & cheese, and you’ve got yourself a perfect meal.

This food is the bomb. A perfect Meat and 3...well 5 in my case and they were all delicious. The barbecue chicken was fall off the bone deliciousness with a vinegar based sauce. Damn I say! The veggies were so good that I may have been seen lacking the gravy off my wrist because I wasn't wasting it! Go eat at Eats!

My first visit was good this place was super busy over lunch place was clean with a steady flow of business You can choose from 5 meats and about 12 sides as well as daily specials The fresh veggies were amazing I had chicken lasagna and I didn't care for it however my salad and the lemon pepper chicken made up for that Parking is ok however traffic was terrible in the area that's WHY I took off 1 Star I will try again in the summer

So we tried this place today and my thoughts are as follows. Lemon pepper chicken 10/10 - well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Broccoli casserole 8/10 - needed seasoning a little but good Black eyed peas 2/10 - bland as can be and not cooked well enough Collard greens 6/10 - needed seasoning also and to be cooked a little more Cornbread 5/10 - too dense/dry Rice and gravy 9/10 - that peppery gravy was excellent! Green beans 6/10 - again needed more cooking time and seasoning. If you're used to TRUE southern soul food - this may not be for you... as nothing is seasoned heavily the way we season, no pork is used, and nothing is as tender as we prefer it. But in that area - it's understandable. Food was still good and reasonable priced, and all the men working in there have beautiful souls. They alone will be the reason we come back. Their health score was a whopping 100 when we went also. These guys are doing great work - period.

I really enjoyed the ambience of this place, they played Christmas carols in the back, and the food was affordable and DELICIOUS , including the sweet tea. Staff were courteous, polite, and customer service was SUPERB! I’ll be back if the area. They also have plenty of weekly specials.

Can't take anyone seriously who doesn't love Eats. Best pricing for portions I've had in Atlanta. Their catering is also some of the most reasonable in Atlanta. Scratches the itch that Carver's left long ago. Good southern food. The jerk chicken is the best, get it with greens and cornbread. It's an absolute institution and I hope it's here forever. I will always love Eats.

Love it. Jerk Chicken and Lemon Pepper Chicken are absolutely delicious. Nice, clean, and friendly atmosphere.

An Atlanta institution beloved for good reason. A rare inexpensive place with healthy options and the best iced tea in the city.

Had the jerk chicken (4.5*) with broccoli casserole (4.25*). The jerk was a dry rub with great flavor and spice. Prices pretty reasonable.

Found out about this place from my haircutter. Good, stick-to-your-ribs fare. Got there shortly before closing but didn't feel rushed. Excellent food at an outstanding price. I had the jerk chicken special. Not the best location but that only adds to the fun.

I really enjoyed my visit here. Nice, clean atmosphere. The food was good. The jerk chicken was seasoned, juicy and just delicious, macaroni delicious and cheesy, broccoli casserole delish. However, the collards could have been cooked a bit more with more seasoning and corn bread was cold but still good. The booth we sat in need to be bolted down because it tips. Other than that good outing and I will return.

I haven't been here in years. I brought a small group of folks and wanted to pay for everyone. Even after explaining to the cashier I ended paying per person or groups. There could be a better process. The food was ok and most were satisfied. I got the turkey meatloaf and wasn't happy. No seasonings and without hooking up a meatloaf? What's the point. It was still good to see an affordable place still located here.

Great food, fast service and they often call customers by their names. Healthy food that's good and affordable with the feel of being with family. Love this place.

Me and my friends were visiting from out of state and needed to find a place to eat near Ponce, we stumbled upon this place and couldn’t be more satisfied! I got mashed potatoes with gravy and Jerk chicken. The Jerk chicken and seasoning was delicious!

They have the best drinks tell them Rikki requested you

I got the jerk chicken. It was super amazing! The cornbread, beans, salad, and rice were all perfect.

Delicious, simple, inexpensive southern food just like I wish mom used to make.

Came here because I pass by all the time & wanted to try their soul food. Got an order to go: the lemon pepper chicken, collard greens, mashed potatoes and gravy, and the chicken chili. The chicken chili wasn't spicy but had decent flavor. Also it was a huge portion. The lemon pepper chicken really had no lemon pepper flavor, but it was a 1/2 bird. Mashed potatoes were great. Collards were average. My to-go order was ready in two minutes, so that was a plus. What I will say is that the portion sizes are very good for the price. Not expensive at all, but I don't know if I'll be back soon because the food was just average to me. Hence the 3 stars.

The food was delicious but not hot. Seems as if the dishes were cooked earlier and placed in an warm oven. No biggie, considering the cost. Plus, the jerk chicken was cooked just right, not dry at all and ton of flavor without being too spicy. We were satisfied and full!

I miss eating good soul food, my friend only cooked it for me. So after work I saw this place and just walking distance. I did not expect that the sides are good portions so my plate is like a party plate 😆 I like the jerk chicken (caution it's mildly hot may not be for everyone), the gravy and mashed potatoes are worth visiting, max and cheese is good, I'm kinda bias on this one because my friend cook the best mac and cheese 😁 cornbread is ok. Jamaican ginger beer is good combination with my plate. Atmosphere is relaxing and food is fast to serve . I'll be back here soon to try their other menu

This our first time in Atlanta! And this place was delightful! It was very quite on this Sunday the customer was great and the food had great flavor! We will return when in town! We tried the lemon pepper chicken and the chicken lasagna!

Love this place! Employees are great, the food is awesome, generous portions, the ambience is wonderful. If you try this place, you won't be disappointed and will become a "regular."

I like the pasta station usually (cheese filled tortellini with broccoli and Alfredo sauce), but the jerk chicken plate is pretty nice, too. Been going here for ~30 years. Love the vibe. And Pete D-Lo.

My favorite place to eat in Georgia. The Jerk chicken is a half of chicken full of jerk flavor. The mac n cheese is delicious. Love the sweet potato with cinnamon and the greens go really well with it all. The give you a generous portion of food with cornbread.

This is a hole-in-the-wall restaurant. Some foods are hit or miss. But, definitely get the Chicken Lasagna! Comes with a side Salad & Garlic Bread. Apparently, this restaurant is also under the ownership of Fellini's Pizza chain as well. Hence, the scrumptious Lasagna! Aside from lasagna, the Turkey Meatloaf & Jerk Chicken are the Top Picks for any combo meal! I usually get the Meat + 3 sides for the best deal. Sides includes Broccoli Casserole, Corn on the Cobb, Green Beans, Collard Greens, Mac & Cheese. All combo meals come with a corn bread. Unfortunately, the corn bread is tasteless & dry. But, goes well with the marinara sauce if you have some from your lasagna! Lol...

Tasty fresh food for the price! You will be full after eating the meals here! Give them a try! I ordered the chicken lasagna for the first time after eating here for years. It was very tasty and comes with garlic bread and a fresh salad too! Try this restaurant... the long term General Manager is always making it happen for the customers here! Thanks for good and tasty food that's affordable in midtownl😊

It was very quite on this Sunday the customer was great and the food had great flavor! We will return when in town! We tried the lemon pepper chicken and the chicken lasagna!

Good food

This is the place for chicken! They have amazing pasta as well, but the pasta bar wasn't fully open during my last visit. The parking lot is difficult to get in and out of, on the best day. Consider it a challenge to get great food. If you are worried this place doesn't look as nice as others, try it. I was introduced to Eats in 1994, and they have always had amazing food.

Used to eat here when I lived in the Poncey area and it was a splurge. Was back in town last week and wanted some healthy no-fuss food that didn't break the bank. Eats is the same as it always was. Incredible jerk chicken and I always order it. Collard greens are on point and not overloaded with salt so you can add as you see fit. Still playing The Cure!

The juiciest chicken I've ever had in my 23 years of living!! I ordered the jerk chicken and the food is also a great value!

Love this place! It's quirky and playful but keeps doing basic good, inexpensive food just as they have for decades. Nothing glitzy or trendy here ... thank goodness. Love the lemon chicken, rice black beans and cornbread (the "special"). Collards are very good too. Oh, and try the brownies if you are still hungry 🙂

I’ve gone to eats since it first opened and have lived in Midtown for 46 years. It has been an absolute staple that has not changed and has been consistent. I ate there today and was really pleased to see that they have a 100A rating with the health department, which is virtually unheard of especially in the city of Atlanta, kudos to eat you can’t go wrong

Great Price, Free parking, very pleasant staff but the food definitely needs a refresh. Had my first visit and I tried the Turkey Meatloaf, Mac n cheese, Baked Sweet Potato, and Chicken Chili. The turkey meatloaf tasted like water with Ketchup on top. I'd recommend seasoning with Sazon Completa and some thyme to liven it up. The Chicken Chili also seemed to be lacking seasoning; I'd add bay leaf, cumin, thyme, and maybe some garlic powder to liven it up. I also thought the Cornbread was gross :( The Mac N Cheese was delicious :D

I've been a customer for over two decades. EATS has good food at affordable prices, a very friendly staff, and a quaint cozy atmosphere. I consider it an Atlanta classic. It's a great place to bring friends for lunch when you want a "local" unpretentious environment. Try it out sometime.

Mac and cheese 4.5/5 Broccoli casserole 5/5 Lemon pepper chicken 4/5 Cornbread 3/5 I like sweet cornbread Good people good food

Great old school local spot. Chicken, lasagna, pretty much everything is awesome. Staff can be hit or miss but never rude, just too cool to be friendly

You can't go wrong here. The quality and quantity of the food make it more than a bargain. They have vegetarian options and daily specials. It is easy to find located in East Atlanta. Parking is a limited, and can be difficult to maneuver, especially when patrons are not considerate of others.

Eats is one of my go-to spots in town. Menu is simple and great with nice weekly specials. Folks running the place are all top tier and you get your food served real quick. Eat at Eats

I've been coming here for great food since the early 90s. This was the late night hangout after my band(s) performed. Eats has the same simple and cool aesthetic from the earlier days. Thanks for keeping this one of the dopest eating places!

If you want good eats to fill ya belly fa cheap then eats is the way to go. My go to is the chicken lasagna. Comes with a big arse salad And big arse piece of garlic toast. They also have jerk and bbq chicken Wit a choice of collards, Mac n cheese And some other stuff I can't remember. It's a quiet spot to eat by yourself or with family n friends.

I wasn’t expecting much from Eats. I’ve always driven by it and have never given it a thought. But because it’s in the passbook, we decided to try it. It’s a small restaurant that’s cafeteria style. It’s very old school with great comfort food. The meats are $6. I got the Sunday special, BBQ Chicken with Mac and cheese and it was delicious. Sides are $2.80 so your whole meal is less than $9. That’s not a bad deal. I would definitely come back.

Kinda dark inside. Food is great. Portions are perfect if you're just getting your own dish. Not really sharable portions. Overall 10/10. Pictured: Black Truffle Pizza, sausage pasta, ravioli, steak, roasted carrot and avocado salad, calamari, cookies and ice cream, molten lava cake.

Sustaining the Atl and us rogues!

Jerk chicken

Thank you for your veggies...can we have more vegan choices

Tasty Eats

The food is good. No dining in. You can sit outside and eat. The jerk chicken was really good. Mac and cheese and the broccoli casserole are good side choices.

I love this spot. Customer service is great and the food is delicious. The owner often visits and speaks regularly. Sort of a hole in the wall atmosphere but those places generally have the best food. Never disappoints here.

More improvement for the quality of food."

Not a vegetarian restaurant but still a great great place to eat if you do not eat meat. Another classic Southern eatery still surviving in a rapidly changing atlanta. A great place to eat. From the service to the prices to the food and the atmosphere everything here is excellent.

Local, classic, warm southern cuisine with a twist. I always get the jerk chicken and sides! I've occasionally had the meatloaf and pasta! Feels like your eating at your favorite Aunt's house on Sunday dinner! Plus, You get MORE bang for your buck here!

Eats is so delicious, cheap, and quality. The jerk chicken literally falls off the bone and the mac and cheese is creamy and delicious!

Best bang for your buck in the neighborhood! Love the meat-and-two option + cornbread... I've never had the pasta so can't comments on those. Portions are big enough for dinner one night and lunch the next day. Jerk chicken is great.

Great service!

Love this place good food good people

I'm a little disappointed since this place has so many great reviews! Maybe they were just off their game the day we came? We tried: jerk chicken, lemon pepper chicken, mac n cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, and corn bread. Both of the chicken options were great and HUGE portions (especially for the price). But the sides were just okay, and the cornbread was pretty flavorless and dry. But the person taking our order was super kind and they got our food out SUPER fast.

Super comfy laid back atmosphere - and good portions of homestyle comfort food. The jerk chicken is A-MAZ-ING! Tastes like authentic Jamaican jerk chicken. Great mac n cheese, broccoli casserole, and bunch of other options. Very reasonably priced - place your order - your tray is ready in minutes - and sit down and ENJOY!

I didn't eat here but my friend did & I looked & smelled great! I hear it's a go to place for locals!

I find all the recent 5 star reviews amusing since Eats has been closed since March 20 and not yet reopened. I do love the place and hope they are able to reopen, just don't be fooled by all the fake reviews. Eats is still closed (3 stars since I can't post without a rating).

This place is all about the food. Looks kind of simple/rustic, but the portions are generous and served quickly. I highly recommend the jerk chili or the chicken lasagna; they are my favorites.

Only reason is not 5 is because we couldn't eat inside. Great food. Just wish we could've sat in and ate

Very friendly , Fast service. Amazing food

Good peeps and food! Tough to beat!

Good gawd almighty. The jerk chicken reigns supreme here. Every time I am in Atlanta, my buddy Matt takes me here. Its Ma and Pop and I wish them lots of business during these trying and challenging pandemic times. The collared greens were amazing as well. Please don’t change a thing; its all blissful existing the way it is now!!

Nice and friendly. Homie atmosphere. Food is good but the people are great.

The food is delicious , the portions are large and the prices are fair. The staff is friendly , the service quick , professional and the atmosphere is very relaxing.

Atlanta staple, all the workers are nice and food is great

Food was excellent !

I have eaten here twice and both times it was very good. Healthy home cooking type with homemade sides. It's a unique setup, as in you can be in 1 line for Italian and another line for meat and sides

Same as it has been for 20 years. Good eats at good prices.

Food was excellent! Customer service was a class act! Thank you for being the best!

Dropped in on Mon I think. Certainly worth a return visit. Bring your appetite because portions are large.

Very cheap, but large portions. It was 40 dollars for a family of four. I got the Chicken Lasagna, which was extremely good. It came with a salad and a piece of garlic bread. It was delicious!! The vinegrette that the salad came with was tangy but delicious. Perfect pair with the lasagna itself.

I love this place they have good turkey meatloaf!

Food is always good

Food and staff is always great!!!#BeenEatingFromHereForYears

Eats offer wholesome meals at a reasonable price. I can't wait for them to open up dine in. My favorite it the Jerk Chicken, spicy hot and delicious!

They are now (10/23/20) open for takeout only and are open from 12:00 to 8:00 every day. The food is great as always but they have gone up a little on their prices and have made everything a la carte now. I have attached a picture of the menu board

Havent been to this place since 95. It is EXACTLY as good as I remember.

So pleased they are still in the community. Jerk chicken is still awesome. The menu is reduced and the prices are a la carte. Levi has great customer service. Many changes but I would recommend.

Time machine to your high school cafeteria

Jerk Chicken is the best! I order it along with Corn on the cob, Collards which comes with cornbread that I dip in their house made Alfredo Sauce. Add tortellini. Always delicious. Eating here for the past 10 years! So grateful that its still open!