OK Cafe

What a fantastic spot! The atmosphere at OK Cafe is simply amazing. They've done an incredible job with the theme, and every detail from the decor to the classic staff uniforms is perfectly executed. We were seated right away, which was a great start. The food is the real star of the show. You can tell they pride themselves on fresh ingredients with no preservatives, and it shines through in the taste. I had the meatloaf and it was absolutely delicious—true comfort food. We also started with the fried pickles, and they were a huge hit with the whole table! Our service was okay, but it didn't quite match the high standards of the food and atmosphere. It wasn't bad, just not particularly attentive. Overall, we had a wonderful meal and a great experience. We will definitely be back for more of that amazing food and hope the service is a little more on point next time!

OK Cafe is an understatement - it should be the Excellent Cafe instead. 😎 I stopped by here for a late breakfast after a doctor’s visit and just WOW - everything was excellent. Everything was hot, fresh and cooked to perfection. My server was excellent and checking out was a breeze. It has that old-school charm with the uniforms and throwback styling. Very cool place!

We traveled from Oregon to Atlanta for business and haven’t been impressed with the places we’ve eaten at yet. But this Diner was a lucky find. The restaurant had a vintage esthetic without being at all dated or worn down. The place was clean, didn’t find a dirty table anywhere. Waitress was prompt and kind without having to have small talk or check on us on an annoying way but always managed to be there when we did need her. The other wait staff were cheerful with each other in the back which kept the atmosphere light. And now for the food…I ordered the cheeseburger and sweet tea while my husband got the bacon cheeseburger and chocolate shake. The shake was simple but one of the best I’ve had. The cheeseburger patty was made by hand, no preformed patties, condiments all came on the side for customer preference, the veggies were all very ripe and good quality. It was easily one of the best burgers if not the best burger I’ve ever had in a restaurant. We took some banana bread pudding with us to go and while it could never top my favorite Salon local to us in Oregon, it was definitely better than most ones I’ve had. The sauce on it is delicious. I’m a huge food snub and I LOVED it. If we ever make it back to Atlanta we will definitely be back to this diner.

Such a fun place with a retro touch. Great food sourced locally and without chemicals are additives, real food, cooked healthy and made to order. Service can sometimes be slow and that is only dependent on which server you get. Be sure to explore the restaurant as each section is a little different and the takeaway area is also fun. They have daily specials that bring in some fun flavors and keep things fresh. The fried pickles, meatloaf and chocolate fudge cake are some of my family’s faves. The cake is moist and crumbly just like grandma used to make!

Absolutely adorable diner with a classy comfort food twist... spotless clean inside and out service is top notch staff wear old fashion white diner outfits.., food served hot and done to perfection southern sides are all excellent okra grits lady peas fried green tomatoes black eyed peas grits corn muffins etc are all truly special roast turkey is just like thanksgiving with corn muffins and dressing breakfast is spot on grits are creamy and flavor bursts with that fresh made feeling... griddle cakes were packed with plump fresh blueberries no ridiculous compotes etc..., truly a well run quality ingredient no hormones or pesticides foods.... Excellent take out take away buffet style selection in back... they do a booming take away $$$ great selections from sandwiches to veggie sides soups desserts and main dishes like roast turkey meat loaf fried chicken and more!!!! pecan pie is excellent!!!

What a great find! The staff were super nice. Food was amazing they take “you won’t leave Hungry seriously. 10/10 I love the food! Don’t sleep on the desserts.

It’s an excellent place to eat. The service was great. Wendy and Rosa were excellent after I got seated they were helpful with the menu options just an excellent touch of customer service. Jay, the manager, has built an excellent team that enjoys working together. This restaurant has great atmosphere and dining experience and authentic comfort food. I cannot stress enough how Great the Food and Service is.

The service, atmosphere and food were amazing. Our waitress was good, if we had questions she answered all. I would definitely return.

OK Cafe is an Atlanta institution. They are always packed for breakfast on the weekends and busy the rest of the time. Pancakes are fluffy and delicious and the grandkids love them. Burgers are also delicious but we often come here for the meat and two or three. I love the salmon patties and my husband loves the meatloaf. Sides are good (don't miss the squash casserole) and they offer a nice selection. Service is friendly and prompt, and the restaurant itself is so cute. We always enjoy our meals here and so does our entire family!

Amazing all around. Didn't know if I would like the meatloaf with creole sauce, but it slaps. The star was the squash soufflé which they also sell so you can take an order home. Baked sweet potato was really good. All around awesome and service was great and fast. There was a 20 minute wait for lunch on a Saturday. But it went by fast and was worth the wait!

Love this restaurant with a classic diner atmosphere, fun decor, friendly & helpful service and always delicious eats! Today was no exception. As always, there was a wait but not for long. My order came quickly! I opted for the 4 vegetable plate, and added the cucumber salad, too. The cucumbers were crisp and fresh - so good. The Brussel sprouts were boiled and lightly seasoned and thoroughly enjoyed. Mashed potatoes, black eyed peas and squash casserole were spot on! Vegetable plates are served with a yummy corn muffin. Can't wait to return!

This place is great for a quick get off the highway, eat lunch, and get back on the road. The food is good and filling. We ordered the meatloaf sangawich, soup off the day, salad, and pickle chips. All was good and filling. The service was good. The meal came quick. We were in and out. In all, lunch was good. I would come here again.

While I have enjoyed OK Cafe a few times previously, this time was a total fail. I ordered "crispy fried chicken" from the menu (after asking the waitress if it was white meat or dark). She said it was a half chicken. What was served was a fried chicken cutlet. When I asked the server who delivered the food about it, she said the cutlet is their fried chicken and they don't serve traditional fried chicken pieces. When asked if I would like something else, I ordered the rotisserie chicken. When delivered I could only eat the dark meat, and the breast was so dry I couldn't eat it. As we were checking out, the cashier asked if everything was OK. When I explained the disappointment in my dinner, she sheepishly said "sorry...your total is $$". No offer to talk to a manager, no offer for anything, simply "you owe us $$". Won't be going back anytime soon.

While for some OK Cafe may be a long established tradition, for others it can be an oddity. An oddity in the sense that it blends into a run of the mill strip mall and despite the substantial signage, it can get overlooked for years while a local is heading down to Canoe or going to grab groceries at Whole Foods. Such is the fate of places that are sitting there, ready to be discovered. Having been opened since 1987 and only having recently removed a confederate flag, OK Cafe is a special place that is undoubtedly a step into a moment from the past. The waitresses are dressed in classic diner attire. Chefs are equipped with white hats and traditional outfits. The attitude of the people is homey and without doubt, loaded with southern hospitality. It's in many ways a quintessential Atlanta place and really, cannot be missed. When it comes to a perfectly prepared country fried steak, this is perhaps the place that gets it as perfect as it can be. Batter that is just crispy enough, not soggy and loaded up with a mixture of flavors that transform this dish into pure magic. The house made biscuit will impress even those who do not like biscuits. And eggs, well, they are cooked as eggs should be without being overcooked or burned. Thus, for any self respecting Atlanta resident, OK Cafe is an absolute must to enjoy a higher quality take on diner classics and observe that what has long passed.

What a cute little spot! The servings were enormous and delicious! We started with fried pickle chips. An excellent shareable, 5/5 stars Served with house made ranch dressing. The batter was very light, like tempura maybe? Idk, but the pickles were served up dill, crisp and hot! An excellent shareable, 5/5 stars Cheeseburger, well done - 5/5 stars A fresh, well-done beef patty, topped with cheddar, the bun was fresh and well-toasted, the veggies (ripe red , crisp red onions, crunchy lettuce) were as fresh and ripe as could be. Instead of fries, I subbed a baked sweet potato, served with butter, brown sugar, and pecans. YUM! Strawberry shortcake, 4/5 stars I have to be honest, I was pretty stuffed by this point... My eyes were very much bigger than my stomach. The dish was much larger than I was expecting, you could eeeeeasily share between 3-4 people. 2 slices of yellow cake, topped with the smoothest vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and of course strawberries. The ice cream made this dish worth ordering. OK cafe is a quirky homey restaurant, very clean, and easy to navigate. We stopped in after the lunch rush on a Friday afternoon and found the staff to be absolutely exceptional, from the host, to waitresses and servers throughout the restaurant. Friendly, accommodating, and just plain nice! Our server, Madison, was very attentive and helpful in offering suggestions and explaining menu items, sometimes even repeatedly! (We were easily distracted)

Great food! Consistency in quality except for the cabbage! A bit too pricey for the average family

Our service was excellent The brunch was ok the lunch and dinner is a much better option

Grabbed a bite to eat here with some friends while I was in town for the weekend. The restaurant is huge but it has a nice, down-home, cozy feel to it. Very friendly staff and very clean and welcoming atmosphere. I wasn't very hungry so I only ordered some fried okra and I split some wings with my friend. The food was prepared fresh and was hot and delicious. I saw some other meals being taken to other tables and the portions were huge and looked amazing. If I'm ever back in the area, I would definitely come back to dine here.

This is the most comfortable and enjoyable restaurant for breakfast lunch and dinner in Northwest Atlanta. It's a Staples and a place that everyone in the area knows exactly where it is. Easy place to get in and out of, excellent weight, staff, and food quality. They also have a carry out area. Top tier

***AN ATLANTA MUST VISIT DINING VENUE*** Bring a hefty appetite if you dine here and you will not walk away hungry. I ordered the Southern fried chicken meal with potato salad and green beans and the portions were astronomical and flavorful! I'm a big guy with a big appetite and I could barely finish it. All the servers were fantastic, friendly, and knowledgeable of everything on the menu including the desserts which are all amazing! Another hidden gem is there to go area that has sides you can load up on if you had a family or office event. Highly recommended!!!

Oh my Lord. If I lived closed to this place, it would be a real problem! Holy cow, so good and enough food for 4 meals! I ordered the chicken fried steak and it was so crunchy and good. My cousin said you have to get extra white gravy so I did. My husband got the burger which he loved. I got carrot cake to go (sorry no pic) but it was to die for! I think I'll be coming back to Atlanta just to come here. There's only one I guess. Bummer. So, so yummy!

This used to be my spot when I wanted good ole country fried steak. I used to think the blue plate special at $16 was high. However, I like CFS, so I would let them get a pass. Now, this same plate runs about $19. Now that in itself is not a bad thing as I realize food cost has rose. But also the quality of this dish has gone down. Now, while it appears to be a huge piece of CFS,it's actually a very thin piece of meat with a lot of batter,IMO. The sides were great. The collards still taste as good as ever, and so did the black-eyed peas. I even ordered some of their pimento cheese and cracks,which, by the way, is fantastic. The service hasn't changed. The wait staff is still great and attentive. I guess I was just sorely disappointed at what one of my favorite meals has become. I will definitely come back ,but sadly, I think I will move on from getting CFS. Still a great place and still highly recommended, giving them a try. I also do enjoy the busy old style type diner ambiance that Ok Cafe offers. I enjoy sitting at the bar and watch the cooks prepare the food. Kinda like dinner and a show.

Awesome awesome service. I have been here before but didn't write a review. Today I'm telling. I had the chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and black eyed peas. Food was delicious. And the sweet tea was really really good as well. If you are in midtown stop by this place for the win!

Nice customer service, food portions were fair especially for the price. I ordered a chicken biscuit and French toast for breakfast. Overall pretty good, I just wish it was more flavorful.

The Cafe is on the edge of a busy shopping plaza. Parking was a bit challenging, as the lot is in front of Publix. As we walked up, people were sitting outside and the line of people standing was to the door. One of the waiting customers told us to go check in at the hostess stand. We were told that the wait would be 15 minutes... we were seated in less than five. The ambiance is family friendly and the epitome of old school cafe... bright lighting and booths. The waitresses wore cute matching uniforms and had great energy. (Our waitress was AMAZING.) But the food... (big sigh) the food exceeded all expectations. We ordered rotisserie chicken, green beans, and baked sweet potato; (2) country fried steak, kale salad, and collard greens; and (3) bacon cheeseburger and fries. The food was fresh and prepared ridiculously well. Total package, this is by far one of the best meals I've had this year. It's a cafe... my expectations were low... but OK Cafe is not just OK... it is exceptional! They have perfected the perfect balance: excellent food, excellent service, and great ambiance. I will definitely be back and HIGHLY recommend.

Great Vibe Great Service And Great Breakfast These folks sincerely care and it shows.. Will Return For Sure....

One of the best food and service experiences in ATL - go there - try anything on the menu - it's comfort food on steroids! Be happy. Return again and again! You're Welcome.

Named after a cafe in To Kill a Mockingbird which is cool. Lots of parking. Diner food and atmosphere. The servers wear old school waitress outfits which is cute (think Mel's Diner tv show). Great service, the food was delicious and reasonably priced for diner type food. The biscuits are huge, buttery and flaky yumminess...so for that reason alone I'd definitely come back. The only thing is I wish is that the "take away" side of the restaurant was opened earlier (they don't open that part until 11a). But the fact that they even have that part is unique

OK Cafe is top of my list for go to good ATL eats! Great meat and veggie entrees and their portions and worth the expense!!!

The service and the ambiance are great! The food however is a little uneven. Some dishes were outstanding, some were okay and some were almost inedible (too salty). The corn, corn muffin and squash soufflé were delicious. The fried catfish was pretty good. The green beans were too salty and the hush puppies were underwhelming. But I would still go back because overall it's an enjoyable experience. P.S. The pecan pie was amazing..Definitely get it a la mode!

Hearty southern food, but I feel the ingredients are cleaner than most southern restaurants. They don't overload with butter or oils here. Definatly recommend for comfort food without the food coma!

Great homemade choices. Clean dining and very pleasant service. Lots of favorites to please everyone

Don't go by prices on Yelp it is cheaper when you get there. Went for lunch. I had the meatloaf sandwich on Texas toast. It came with mayo which was okay to. Nice size portion of meatloaf which was tasty and a big side of their delicious fries. Asked for ranch to dip in and it was yummy with some dill to it.

The diner is really cute. A nice throwback. The food is really good. Great service too.

Great diner food!!! Actually better than diner food!!! Just good food!!! Always stop here when going through Atlanta.

It's literally okay. The food is good, but the prices are quite high. I had the cheese burger. It was good but ~$20 is quite steep.

Excellent service. Excellent menu choices. T he food was delicious and perfect. A friend ordered the crabcakes which I never order anywhere as I was never impressed. These were outstanding! Delicious! I will have to order them next time. I had scrambled eggs, home fries, crispy bacon, and a biscuit. The biscuit was good (but I prefer Flying Biscuit's). The bacon was perfect. The presentation and size of the order was perfect. They serve 4 slices of bacon. Yum! Our waitress was patient, very knowledgeable, friendly, very professional and cute! Excellent place. Traditional bang for your buck and palat. Can't wait to go back!

In Atlanta on business and decided to drop in the OK Cafe. Haven't been hear in years. Prices were a little high and couldn't decide on anything for breakfast. So, I had a hamburger! It was good and I think a better deal than breakfast items. Was also hoping to check a few things on my computer but they don't have internet.

I love this place! Every time I come here it's always packed. The wait staff wears old time diner outfits which I feel sorry for them but I bet they make good money in tips. The menu has a wide variety and something for everyone. The alcohol drink menu is very limited.

From the outside this is a quaint restaurant . It is a little older looking but do not let this fool. The food inside is excellent. It is home style comfort food with the old diner look. There are great size portions too. My husband got the chicken pot pie, which he said is one of the best he has ever had. He also got the option of 2 side items. I got the turkey and stuffing, loved that they gave me a choice of white or dark meat. Also got dessert the malts are huge- they brought me the malt in an old style dinner milkshake glass and then the extra in the mixer cup that filled the glass a second time then some. Small warning- if you are eating in the restaurant enter through the entrance facing the shopping plaza, if not you have to walk through the entire restaurant to get to host stand.

We love OK Cafe! Funky diner decor with a giant money tree in the middle! Vegetables are all homemade and delicious. Squash casserole is the bomb. Chicken pot pie is my favorite. Great for dinner before shows downtown and to bring out of town guests to. Great for breakfast, too. Terrific service rounds out this iconic Atlan eatery.

Food was good- service was good. Place was packed being lunchtime on a weekday. Just be prepared to pay $20 for a hamburger and fries.

The good is magnificent. I love the decor and the uniforms the waitress wear. They are so kind and efficient at their jobs. It's totally awesome. You need to try it, I know you will be a fan

Excellent food, great service, cute place. Will go here again. Had one of their omelets and it was delicious.

Super tasty food, and great location close to Church of the Apostles--makes for a great brunch spot on a Sunday! It can defo get busy (and I appreciate their takeout option), but it's worth the wait, and the portion sizes are huge! Easily can give you enough for two meals!

Very good quality food and service! Wait staff wears the old 60's type uniforms! So cute. And very polite!

Best pancake I've found in metro ATL. Staff excellent. Great attention to detail and consistent quality. Well done, OK Cafe.

Cute vintage diner vibes. Good food , good service. Would definitely recommend the chicken fried steak.

What a nice gem in a big city. Larger on the inside than you would think. EVERYONE is soooo friendly. Cute decor and the food was delicious! Plus, it's the first time in months I spent less than $50 on lunch

A friend took me to Ok Cafe for breakfast the other day. The ambiance gave classic diner. Lots of local folks catching up & quick meetings over breakfast. Great scene! Service was perfect. Breakfast was delivered fast. Breakfast was delicious... I had the best fresh squeezed orange juice, a fluffy, fresh out the oven buttermilk biscuit, super creamy cheesy grits, and turkey sausage.

Amazing! Everything about this dining experience was wonderful. Great service and fun atmosphere. Incredible food! They seemed to do little things that just made everything better, like perfect avocados that didn't smush out of the sandwich. World's best French fries! Definitely recommend!

JSarden very disappointed with menu. Blackeye peas and collard greens are both cooked with Pork (not sure what other items contain swine). There was no notice in the takeout area of this fact. It is extremely important that this fact be disclosed. I bought the Blackeye peas dish and there was a taste, I then called OK Cafe and it was then revealed that it contained Pork. I have no intention of ever eating there ever again.

Eaten here almost weekly for the past two years. Used to be one of my favorite restaurants...not anymore. Food: B+ before; C now Watch out for the pork chop...Some times the best ever...Other times flatter and drier than a cowboy's boot heel. Watch out for the chocolate shake...some times thick and rich...lately thinner and tasteless than regular milk. Service: B before; C- now Servers were once kind and accommodating...lately they act as if they hate their jobs and their customers. Ambiance: N/A It's a diner! Hostesses: D before: F- now Always sour...lately just plain rude. Management: D+ before; F now Never good, but lately they do not care if you live or die; they certainly do not seem to want your business. The problem here is management: When managers do not give a damn, everything goes downhill. Save yourself: Houston's is just a block up the street. Update: I arrived for lunch on Wed, Feb 22, just after noon. Sign read, wait time of "0 Minutes." I added my name to the waiting list and told a host I was going to step to the restroom. When I returned, a hostess called my name. When she confirmed it was a party of one person, she said "You can just sit at the counter." I told her I would like a table. Then, she sat everyone on the waiting list ahead of me and then later tried to give me the table closest to the host stand that has two cash registers and where a line backs up, even though there was a two-top available, telling me that that one table in the restaurant was closed. Manager backed the hostess's play. Like a table with one customer is going to overwhelm a server. About thirty minutes after I arrived, I walked out. Total B.S.

Don't eat here. They used to have quality food but now they don't care if their customers get sick from their food.

This place is a destination on it's own. I got the chicken pot pie and it was delicious.

Awesomeness place friendly staff great food And not expensive and cooked fresh I loved the bar sit down as well

Good down home comfort food. It's exactly what you need it to be. Big tasty portions, and a waitstaff that is as welcoming as going back home. The style and art work throughout are great too. A can't miss restaurant.

So yummy. Friendly service. Hot and fresh. Worth the wait which goes quickly. Would go again when in Atlanta.