I was so excited to try Big Daddy Cafe again because it has been years since I have had a plate from here. I was surprised when the food is nothing like I remembered it. The Mac and Cheese was so salty i could not even eat it. The collard greens were too salty as well. The BBQ ribs were ok. I would recommend The Beautiful which is right next door.
Wonderful. Its lovely to see momma every time we go. Excellent customer service and the food is delicious. Will always come back!!!!
I normally dont do reviews but I had to. I called a hr before closing and someone picked up the phone, took some time to say hello, put me on hold before I could respond, put someone else on the phone who instantly started talking to me without greeting me. After redirecting the convo I was advised they werent taking anymore phone orders. My sister went to pick up the food and told me it was a bit chaotic inside as the staff seemed overwhelmed n were fussing at each other.The food was not good at all. I got turkey legs, mac n cheese n greens. Mac n cheese was runny with an overcooked top layer. The greens, turkey leg n rice was bland. Turkey leg meat was a bit tough although it fell off the bones. To top it off we got a fresh hot burnt corn bread muffin! First and last time eating from this place!
The food is always very good (though times its too salty for my taste). My issue today was service. I patiently waited in a rather long line, but when it was my turn, the cashier let 2, two, dos, more than one, lady jump line in front of me. Apparently, these 2 ladies placed their order directly with the kitchen staff. A lady from the staff placed each ladys order in the window and the cashier rang them up. Both of these ladies were initially in line Behind me, but were given their orders and allowed to pay ahead of me. All 4 ladies dismissed me as if I was not standing directly in front of the register. Ive loved this place for many years, but clearly they dont need/want my business.
Been going here years, and its always great every visit. The food is awesome, and the customer service always matches. I highly recommend this
This was the WORST Soul Food EVER!!!!!!! It was my first & last time at this location. I ordered the Baked chicken & dressing Mac & cheese collards.Mac & cheese was sweet & runny, the dressing was salty, the greens were bland. They had to have paid for these reviews. I cannot say it enough, this FOOD is DISGUSTING. This place is FILTHY! The Asian Jamaican Owner was Rude!!!!!
I LOVE THIS RESTAURANT! FOOD IS GREAT! Great customer satisfaction and service.
My favorite place in Cascade Heights. Lucille the waitress is a charm. You cant beat the beef shortribs and mac and cheese. I wish they were open for dinner.
Homey soul food restaurant serving all the favorites everyday. No pork or pork byproducts. Fair prices and generous portions.
The food was very good . my first time eating there. I will say whoever makes the corn muffins. you can tell they are with love .they are so good i just wanted to go back and buy. just some muffins. Do not chang your cook if they make muffins like that just delicious
My co-workers and I decided to order our meals from Big Daddys Cafe located in the Cascade area today at 2pm. We ordered four to-go plates. My co-workers were satisfied with their food. My order of baked chicken [WAS NOT!!!!! ] but the sides (candied yams and collards) were good. Upon sampling the chicken, there was an instantaneously oozing of red blood from where I tore the flesh from the bone. This was sickened to see. Immediately, I repackaged the meal and called the store to inform the personnel of my experience. The person in charge aplogized and stated it would be replaced. Leading me to believe, I would get another order of baked chicken and sides. Low and behold, when I received my replacement meal, they had substituted the baked chicken with boiled chicken. I informed them that I dont like nor did I desire boil chicken. I was told that: All that they had available at this moment/time was boil chicken. I was shocked, because of the menu select seemed to indicated that they had more than one piece of baked chicken available for sale. Truth in advertising doesnt appear to exist at this location. Overall, this experience has left me very disappointed. Because its: You accept what I replace it with or eat the food you were complaining about. Catch 22. Damn if you, damn if you dont. I am not returning to this location or any of its affiliates.
The cashier was very nice and patience with customers standing in line ordering who had multiple order she answered all calls and handle everything perfessional.
Cordial staff, great food and pricing. Fried turkey was overcooked, but the baked turkey was juicy, flavorful. The collard greens, macaroni and cheese, and dressing were delicious! (Not at all salty like I initially assumed they might be.) The sweet potato pie was awesome, fluffy with a unique flavor in the crust. There was a 40-minute wait to pickup my Thanksgiving pre-order, but I would do it again. :-)
Im A 1st Time Customer. The Cashier Was Friendly And Got My Order In Quickly(15min wait for food, I was the first customer)I Ordered The Beef Tips W/Rice With Cabbage And Mac And Cheese. Everything Was GOOD Except For The Mac And Cheese.The Mac And Cheese Tastes Like Chic Fil As. Just Noodles And Cheese Baked. It Almost Ruined The Meal For Me.I May Never Come Here Again.
Everything was Slap YO Mama delicious!!! I mean everTHANG!! Big Daddys is the Boss of the BLOCK!! amazing good down home soul food
Food is soooooo good. Every time I try something and its delicious. Uptown ME!
THIS IS THE BEST SOUL FOOD I HAVE HAD ALL YEAR!!! I promise you the prices are typical mom and pop but the food is so ‘TO DIE FOR!’ This place is MUST! They are NOT stingy with their food and their are NOT overly pricey. I did not need to add any salt or pepper, the food was seasoned to PERFECTION! I would have to say that, “THEY PUT THEIR FOOT IN THAT!” I ate this food so slow because I wanted to savor EVERY bite. This is my new “GO TO” for comfort food close to home - and I live in Stone Mountain but will make the drive for this!Follow me on IG @damnthatsdana
THIS 1 ON CASCADE ALWAYS GOOD.
It was not good. Go to the Beautiful instead. I was very disappointed.
Surprised 😮 thats all I am not a big fan of Soul Food this place is good though...I went on a Sunday long line but I was satisfied with my portions. You may need some Ms Dash or Spike but its better than most of these soul food places.. The Mac n Cheese is as all Jamaican Restaurant (a acquired taste) but all in all good food.
If you know you know! BEST Big Daddy ever.Dont come with an attitude! Mamma dont play!
Good food and service.
WhAt I order was delicious it wasnt to expensive at all I got food for me and my husband
Really good food. We had beef tips and rice, fried whiting, and curry chicken. With collard greens, black eyes, limas, mac/cheese and broccoli rice casserole.. everything was so good we are stuffed.
Miss Iris and the crew provide some of the best food and the best green bean string bean outside of my late mother on the southside of Atlanta. For faster service it is best to call and place your order for pickup.
From out of town we order the short beef rib was real good. Turkey wing was good. Collargreen was ok, macaroni and cheese did not care for.
Love the meat loaf its my favorite. They are so polite and nice.
Great Food🖤💚❤️
Let me tell you about this place! The customer service we received was beyond exceptional, nothing but smiles and patience! The food was definitely good. Although I didn’t like the potato salad(too much mustard) and I didn’t get to try the desserts (they looked great), my meal was tasty! I definitely recommend stopping by and trying it for yourself! I will certainly be back.
Excellent soul food restaurant I love the turkey wings
Great customer service and friendly staff and the food was great
Customer Service is goodMac and cheese taste and look like stove topI prefer baked mac & cheese. Im not sure how they make it I Dont Like itColarad greens was ok the stuffing was salty chicken was ok. Corn bread taste bland. I was really looking forward to some Good soul food. I guess I will still be looking this place is just not for me.I most likely wont be back. What I dont like dont mean you wont. This place stays busy. People like it I just dont. You dont know good soul food if you like this food
I enjoy Big Daddys every time I go!
Me and wife came here for the first time, all we can say is were full as a tick. We had their baked chicken and turkey wings with yams, mac and cheese, collards, potato salad and lemon cream cake. The food was delicious, couldnt eat all of it. Great prices!!!
My go to spot for home-cooked food!Turkey wings are tender and delicious.Their large portions last me for 2 days.
Loving the down home cooking....if it keep this up my waist line will pay the price!!!!!@
The food is awesome the line is long but it move fast and its worth it
1 of the Best Soul food Spots in Atlanta. Everything is like my Mommas......
Great food and service all the time.
Been going here over 20 years food is not as good as it once was but it works..
They good as far as the food goes; but Im not a big fan of their desserts.
I eat at this place every time I touchbdown in Atlanta.
Love their food! Its a good alternative to having to cook Sunday dinner 🍲.
I was very disappointed with my food chicken wasnt done fish tasted and looked old i didnt get my peach cobbler a waist of money i will never go back fire the cook and the rude old lady at the register!!!!
Good food
As the food at this establishment, is a delight; the services provided by one of the staff members is deplorable, especially one who works on the front line and stands as the representative for the business. I have frequented the establishment on Cascade numerous times, and find that my every experience, when Iris, is present leaves me feeling disappointed and annoyed. When she is providing a service, she is rude, inconsiderate, and redirects customers to her written note that makes mention of what is not available which often indicate and allude to her saying you cant read! or incapable of being able to do so. . She rushes customers, shes short in dialogue, and she purposely does things to ignite fury in the customer. If you ask for a particular condiment, she purposely provide one of which you ask, and outwardly show frustration when you ask for more. There have been many instances, where I have ordered a sweet tea/ lemonade mix with no ice because in previous times, she failed to fill the cup. Therefore, I have since asked for no ice, and I have learned that not only did she fail to fill the cup, but that she was intentionally doing so (that information provided by a staff member whom I wont mention by name). And as I have been planning to write this review, I made time today because it is necessary to know where you get quality food, yet piss poor performance. I have always believed that you should provide service with a smile. Unfortunately, I believe that Iris is incapable of smiling or being kind. And for the record, a customer doesnt care how much you know until they know how much you care. So, when I pull up and see that Miss. Iris is behind the counter, no matter how hungry I am, I leave.
Its good jamaican-soul food
They have really good food the owner shes a lover shes strong and firm I love her
Love this place! Excellent southern home cooking! Everything on the menu is so good...my favorite is the beef tips, yum!! Dont miss out on the cornbread, its the best in Atlanta!
I love Big Daddys! So yummy, social distancing, and great service! Atlanta must eat location
One of my absolute, favorite places to dine... I love the goat! Its tender and made to perfection every time. Its a staple in the community, and no matter how long the line, the service is quick and without fault! The variety of soul food is plenty!
Im from Cincinnati and I come down here all the time, the food is great and the customer service is wonderful. I will drive 7hrs to get a dinner and drive back
Very clean, easily ordered my food and wait time was super short!
A very popular place with good food.
The food at this restaurant is DELICIOUS! The service was AMAZING! I am from Chicago and I’ve never had catfish and greens as good as it was here! My husband and I plan to come back whenever we visit Atlanta!
If youre looking for delicious soul food in Atlanta this is the best Ive had in my 13 yrs here! This is the small restaurant pumping out incredibly photogenic, soul healing, decadent meals every hour theyre open.One of the hardest working women I have ever seen in the restaurant industry was taking orders via phone, serving the multiple patrons inside, and ringing up the food simultaneously!I went for the turkey wings and rice, Mac, and collards. My girl had the Tilapia, cabbage, and carrot souffle.Everything was stunning! There was a hulking hunk of cornbread on top of this monster plate with two turkey wings looming over the sides.Mac and cheese was crispy baked on top with a perfect ratio of cheese and macaroni. The collards were savory and sweet and every bite was better than the last. I hit the turkey wings with a little bit of hot sauce and went to town.I could not finish even half this plate in two sittings! I ate till I almost hurt myself!The tilapia was fried to order and took around 10 minutes. Absolutely worth it! The fry was perfect and very well seasoned. The cabbage was savory and great. The carrot souffle we actually got as a replacement as they were out of candied yams.This carrot souffle affected me emotionally. Its an understatement to call it amazing. back when the Piccadillys on Howell Mill road was still there, I made friends with the chef there. My favorite dish in the entire restaurant even beyond dessert was the carrot souffle. I would always make sure to go Tuesday when that particular chef told me she would be making that side. As a broke college student that was one of my few weekly treats to keep morale up and help me complete my bachelors degree.This carrot souffle is what that chef was trying to emulate. It tastes great in a way that I cant describe fully with words. You will have to come to Big Daddys to try it yourself.This post might seem like a gross exaggeration but no part of it is. This is hands-down the best soul food Ive had in this entire city and you should try it too. Theyve apparently been a staple since the 1990s and Ive been missing out the entire time!Get here NOW!
Cascade Road location. Food is fantastic. I love this place
I have been going to this restaurant for years. They know what I want when I call. The food is delicious and you cannot beat the prices nor the customer service!
The food is great and the people are always very nice and professional
Food always great!! Wait is long, (some items are cooked to order) if you go on Sunday. Line moves rather quickly
Ive been coming here for years! Now that I live in Cobb County, its hard to get over here sometimes. But when ever I come to my old neighborhood, my husband & I have to stop & get a plate! EVERYTHING is good here! My favorites are the Beef tips & rice or the baked chicken & rice... And all of the sides are good, especially the collards & dressing ❤
I always order the veggies and i am never disappointed and remember to order a extra muffin.
I visited yesterday. Not impressed. The restroomsare on the outside of the building. I ordered four plates to go. The greens tastes scotched . The peach cobbler was awful. It was dry and the crusted seemed old what little it had. They rush you thru the line. Some of the meats looked dried out .on top of it all if you use your card to pay they add a fee no matter what the amount is. I never plan to visit again. It was a waste of money.if I lived closer I would have taken it back...
This place was amazing!! After walking in, we were promptly greeted by the hostesses. As this was my first time at this location, they explained the menu and all items. I am quite the food snob and a stickler for customer service but this place did not disappoint. They offered authentic Southern cuisine at a decent price and the food was delicious. This is a historic location and my guests and I were made to feel at home the entire time. Good food, Southern hospitality and meticulous authenticity make Big Daddys a must-stop the next time I visit Atlanta. I wish I could give it 10 stars!! Enjoy.
Lots of good food and reasonably priced.
The food is awesome and service is great. I would drive from Virginia to Georgia twice a month just for a plate. Its worth it!!!!❤🍛🍲❤
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I only get veggie plates with the cornbread so maybe Im not tasting the gross food a few folks here complained about.The collards? Outstanding. Black-Eyed Peas over Rice? Always yummy. And, yes, it has sugar but a nice sweet treat is the carrot souffle.Only thing that is terrible is the mac and cheese. Still scratching my head over why they cannot figure out how to make it, since so many other veggies are good.In short: I highly recommend Big Daddys if you want some good Soul Food veggies, with a Caribbean twist.
Very good soul food
The dressing made me sick this time.
One of the ATLs best restaurants. Yummy food. Helpful staff. Convenient location. Eat-in and takeout options. Thanks!
Yall folks know yall lying, the food is great! but the service is HORRIBLE line is always a mess, no need to call in cause you gone wait in line anyway! Been going here since I was 16 18 Im 34, they need to tighten up
I randomly stopped by here one day driving up cascade. Never heard about it before hand. Service was nice and the cashier was polite. I just didnt enjoy the food. I got curry goat. The stew part was too soupy for me and too salty. The rice seemed like minute rice. It had that taste and texture. I think I liked the yams, but I was disappointed in the others so I cant remember. But I just wont be returning.
Ive eaten here twice the food is awesome and the owner Iris is a sweetheart. I definitely recommend you wont be disappointed.
I visit the restaurant on Friday aug 28 2020 I always eat at big daddy’s because I love their food but wanted something sweet to eat I ordered a peach cobbler when I say that peach cobbler was so horrible wasn’t sweet supposed to be crust was soggy no way would I even eat they peach cobbler ever again whoever made that should be very ashamed of themselves
Since the pandemic there food not good as it was before, they have sold me scotched oxtail, Half done baked chicken, when I say no gravey, that do not mean add ex gravy.
Tiny place we spotted on Google visiting county high schools. Food was awesome. Friendly staff, quick service. Overall great experience.
Reminds me of .on and my grandmothers cooking. Excellent food. Great portions.
Food is great people need customer service training
Very clean and fresh the lady at the front desk was very clean and comfortable to talk with. if you want good food go there.
Heard good things. On my list.
Best Soul Food on the west side, fried chicken almost as good as my Moms.
I Frequent there at Least 3 to 4 times a Week... They are Very Clean and the Food is Delicious....
Everything looked overcooked.. I have no stars to give bit i have to give one to post
The best. Food is great. Left my keys. Delivered to my home. Where can you find food and such a fantastic staff. People who care.
Great home style southern food. They offer a meat and three option that is delicious. They also offer a standard menu. Dont pass up a piece of homemade cake for dessert!
