Daralynn G.
Yelp
In the surrounding areas of zip code 30315 , it's is extremely difficult to find a decent place to eat if you aren't looking for the same old mundane fast food. Such as , Popeyes, Chick Fil-A and McDonald's , to name a few.
I spent 1 hour looking for something since I was in the area visiting friends . Finally , I stumbled upon Corner Tavern - Hapeville . I'll be honest , not only did the place have a reasonable amount of good reviews , the building didn't look so bad either .
As I parked in the rear parking lot, it didn't look sketchy. There's a decent amount of parking, but if there was ever a big event I don't know where patrons would park. It wasn't that much for a huge crowd in my opinion.
When I approached the building I passed a court yard with seating. There were a few bean bag toss games in the courtyard as well . I had to passed through an open covered patio with fans and high top tables . It looked nice for anyone who'd love dining outside.
The place was dark and cozy . From as far as I could see ; it appeared to be clean . The ladies at the bar were friendly. I was greeted with smiles and a willingness to help me .
I ordered a Jive Turkey Burger for myself and salmon on a arugula salad, with tomatoes , red bell pepper, and a little corn to take over to a friends house . The wait was about 15 minutes. I was offered a cup of ice water, in a clear to - go cup with a straw . It came in handy since I was out of water in my cooler , that I usually keep in the trunk of my car . At this point the only thing I didn't like about my experience was the 20% gratuity automatically added for take out orders . As I proceeded to pay for my food , on the screen it asked for another tip . Thankfully it was something I could opt out on . You're probably thinking I don't want to leave tips . If so, you're wrong. I have an issue with mandatory tips . Especially if I've never been there before, haven't tried the food and who am I tipping ? Am I paying a tip for someone to do their job in the kitchen? To only be asked again to tip for paying for my own food. I didn't understand the logic behind it . I leave tips anyway , for good service , but that should be under my discretion not forced . It doesn't seem sincere . What if the food isn't what I expected? I digress !
When I arrived to my destination, I noticed the food looked tasty . The presentation met my expectations. It smelled good. My turkey burger was delicious. It came with avocado, sriracha ranch and mozzarella cheese. That sounds simple , but it was delicious! I'm not a huge meat eater , but the turkey was so good. I don't have words for it . It's house made and I love the shape of the meat as well . Looked like mama made it . The fries were the old school fries with a little skin left on them. The technical name is potato periderm . (Hahaha .. the nerd in me ) Everything was seasoned to perfection. Not one thing was salted heavily or running in grease . This includes the salmon meal . Yummy !
Later , I checked out the website and it clearly stated there will be a 20% gratuity. I was out driving around looking for a good meal . Therefore , I didn't know this , but at least the website prompts awareness. It would have changed my mind had I not been out side to see the building and the over all look of the place . This plays a major role for me. Thank goodness it looked nice. Therefore, I took my chances . Appearance counts for sure .
Despite knowing about the mandatory to - go gratuity I'd eat here again . The experience was delightful otherwise.
I give it 4 stars because of the forced gratuity .