Fred’s Place

Okay, I was starving so it’s expected that the food would taste good. I have been there before, but yesterday around 11:00 my cravings for cabbage, collard greens, and baked chicken were insane. It turned out to be better than expected. You know how you want something so bad and it doesn’t satisfy you? That did not happen. It was the best I had ever had. I just called and Fred answered the phone! When I called the first time no one answered. They aren’t open on Saturdays, so I wasn’t expecting to get them at all. All I want right now is the same thing I had yesterday and Fred said he would take care of me! Awesome sauce.
So, I just got back from Fred’s and he is the most delightful man I have ever met! He told me about his Greek Yogurt he has been making for years and he sells it! He let me try some and it’s out of this world. It’s some of the best stuff I have ever had. Do yourselves a favor and go get some. He is working on mass producing it so that it will be available for everyone. He is really into health and natural remedies. I love eating healthy, so I am stoked to know that what I am eating is made very carefully. I think most of all, that he loves to share healthy food with other people. It’s soul food and soul food isn’t necessarily known for it’s health benefits, so if people are going to eat it, you may as well make it as healthy as possible. He showed me his cooler and it’s so clean and everything is dated. He says that he cleans it like the health inspector comes in every day. I am really glad to share all of this information with you. because people are big on cleanliness of a restaurant, so now you don’t have to wonder about this one. I can’t wait to eat his yogurt every day. WHAT A GUY! I am just down the street! How lucky am I?!

Their customer service was rude and the food was worse. I had jury duty and it was close by but I would never go back.

Meat and two [or three] vegetables can’t be beat for lunch. Fred’s Place is as good as they come around the South and I’ve eaten in hundreds of such places from Virginia to Texas and all points in between over the past fifty odd years. First stumbled in here during a two week murder trial … before you wonder, no, I was a juror, the defendant was already doing time for unrelated charges. But I digress. They offer 6 – 8 meats and 8 vegetables from which to choose: pork, chicken, fish, ham, beef — baked, fried, grilled, or smoked. Try what looks good or ask a regular behind you in line for their recommendation. Don’t choose fried pork chops if you don’t like fried food and the black-​eyed peas and the green beans have been larded with fatback or bacon grease if that worries you. We don’t eat that way at home seven days a week, but down home cooking at Fred’s Place for lunch is something to savor again and again.

The food here is good, however the friendliness of the workers could use some work. The lady at the register is rude on all levels.

Food poisoning waiting to happen!

Great southern cooking’. Great greens, black eyed peas, creamed corn and Mac n cheese, served with a pancake for the pot liquor. Go to lunch spot by the Fulton Co. Courthouse.

You have to go to Fred’s Place if your in town. This place is famous for it’s out-​of-​this-​world burgers and a great alfresco dining experience in the park.
Expect a big line up for your order around the peak lunch and dinner times. There is a reason for that. Their burgers are juicy and full of taste. And affordable too. And of your after something different, try their dogs — they are just as good!

This place is in a location where sometimes your food options are limited. The place has home cooked breakfast and lunch items.
I ordered the pancake special with a side of hash browns. The pancake special was 2 large pancakes with 3 links of turkey sausage and a slice of chocolate cake.
Typical homemade pancakes — mine were a little more dark than I preferred. The hash browns seemed to be undercooked. Not homemade hash browns but maybe the shredded frozen hash browns unseasoned. The turkey sausage links tasted good.
I had order a slice of chocolate cake too but when I got to my I noticed that they never put it in the bag.
Oh well I was really looking forward to the cake. This place was not a location were I will be back for breakfast but maybe there lunch items are better.

I love a lunch spot that’s open at 7am! Fred’s is located on the busiest court house corner in the city and although you don’t see it from the courthouse steps, you can smell their chicken for blocks!
When I was wandering around looking for coffee, I saw the open sign blinking and decided to give it a try.
When I opened the door the amazing smell of chicken greeted me. I came for coffee but had to get whatever it was that was in the air!
It was 930am yet the place was packed with people eating lunch. Fried chicken, black eyed peas, greens, green beans, grilled chicken, catfish, meatloaf, pot roast and cornbread pancakes. It all looked so good and I had to try everything!
When I walked up to the counter, I was immediately greeted by a man asking if I liked Greek yogurt. I assume the man was Fred but he was so enthusiastic about his yogurt that I didn’t want to interrupt him to ask.
I’m not really a fan of Greek yogurt but he sold his homemade yogurt like a pro so how could I resist? The Greek yogurt here is homemade and infused with probiotics. He swirled in fresh cut strawberries, honey, walnuts and shaved ginger. It was amazing! Who would’ve thought they made Greek yogurt on top of all the other homemade items behind the counter?
I ended up ordering greens, green beans, grilled chicken, a fried drumstick a cup of yogurt and cornbread. What can I say? I wasn’t hungry when I walked in but had to try everything as soon as I saw it!
I sat at a table within ear shot of the counter and everyone that came and went was called by first name. This is my kinda place!
Everything I tried was delicious! I only wish I got some Greek yogurt to go. I’ll be back.

Stew beef incredibly tender and perfectly seasoned on the salty side of the things. They left enough fat on it so the flavor was perfect. Broccoli and sweet potatoes cooked and seasoned perfectly. I’d come back even if I didn’t have jury duty.

Wasn’t impressed at all. Had a taste for pork chops and I usally don’t eat other’s chops unless I know for a fact that they are good, but tried Fred’s anways. The first time they were out of them so I’m thinking, «well, they must be good!». Returned and was able to get the last two chops… but wish I hadn’t. When I first saw them, I had to ask if they were fish or chops because the batter was so thick. Sat down ready to devour and… they had no taste really and you could tell that they had been fried in old grease or with other foods. Batter didn’t help at all so I figured hot sauce always makes things taste better… NOT SO. The disgusting hot sauce on the table made it even worse (the sauce tasted like I had swallowed a tablespoon of salt, very gross).
Cabbage was good, greenbeans nothing great. Don’t think I will be back.

Was at courthouse for jury duty and had a quick lunch here. Go out the courthouse exit and head west it’s on the opposite side of the building from the main entrance. Good basic grandma style cooking made by nice people that care. Spend your money here and not at the courthouse cafeteria!

4 stars are for the awesome customer service. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The meat which was fried chicken was good. The sides however were not the best. The sweet tea was southern sweet (just the way I liked it). If the side items were solid, I would most definitely give this place 5 stars.

Fred’s Place is my go-​to spot Downtown for good olé meat and two. The manager/​owner (Fred?) is one of the most attentive, friendly, and helpful restaurateurs I have ever encountered. My first time there, he was working the line, explaining the day’s specials and even offering a refund/​exchange if you didn’t like the first thing you tried.
The counter staff are also extremely friendly and helpful, gladly offering advice and suggestions. The food is very well done Southern meat and two (i.e. baked/​fried chicken/​pork chop, fish of some kind, and several sides/​vegetables to choose from). Nothing fancy, just a great homestyle lunch. Well seasoned and well prepared.
The baked chicken and mac and cheese come highly recommended. One quirk is the provision of a pancake in lieu of cornbread or a roll. Strange, but it works ;-)
I continue to go back to this place, taking out of town guests and visitors.
My only complaint is the use of styrofoam containers (even for eat-​in orders). I would much rather see them use the new biodegradable cardboard take-​out containers that are becoming more and more common. Reusable plates would even work for the eat-​in meals.

Not fancy but good country cooking

Really Good southern comfort food. Great place to go on lunch when you’re downtown near the capitol, city hall and courthouse. If you’re on Jury Duty, come here. Best place to visit. Their main staple is the typical meat and two sides. But the hamburgers are delicious and the hot wings and fries are decent as well. The breakfast is pretty good, taste just like home.

Okay here’s the deal. I work in the heart of downtown Atlanta, so you would think I have hundreds of great lunch places to choose from… right?
No, actually it’s hard to find a CLEAN place to eat lunch for UNDER $ 10 in the city that has food worth coming in for. I have a rule for lunch at work: I either BRING my lunch OR I go to Fred’s Place. Plain and simple, it’s the only place I will eat downtown. The place is very clean on the inside, the staff is SO friendly and the food is AMAZING Southern food! I’ve even had days where I tossed the lunch I brought to eat the mac and cheese there.
They are open really early for breakfast. I usually go at around 7:30am and get a morning coffee. Then I go back at lunch and usually get the veggie plate. I have never liked stuffing until I had their stuffing, it tastes amazing.
The owner, Fred, is the sweetest man. If you are a repeat customer he will throw in a free orange every now and then to keep you coming back. I like stuff like that, I think it shows how important you are to the business.
My recommendations: get the ribs, get the corn bread. I personally love the mac and cheese but I have heard it’s not «cheesy enough» for some people. The peach cobbler is AMAZING but they only have it certain days.

This place is pretty much what it looks like. A quick lunch short order spot realistically available only to people who work around here and jurors. Fred’s is probably the best option for lunch around Capitol Hill, it isn’t worth going out of your way for but surely worth stopping in if you are around and need something fast.
I walked in and started staring at the menu above the counter only to be jokingly scolded by the woman behind the counter «Don’t look at that menu! Come ’round here and look at the food.» The thing is, she was right. Everything that was on the menu was already cooked and on display to the right of the counter. My fried chicken and two sides were as good as can be expected from a place that is trying to have large amounts of food pre-​cooked and ready for take-​out. The chicken was delicious, with grease that got all over my hands and skin so tasty I couldn’t leave any on my plate. There aren’t many frills here, just basic cafeteria style tables, with basic salt/​pepper/​hot sauce on each table.
I’ve worked in the area long enough to see Fred’s change hands and names at least twice (last time I was in there it was called Michael’s), and though the atmosphere hasn’t changed the food has gotten better. For some odd reason they threw in a pancake with my rutabaga and dressing

Don’t let the plain-​Jane trimmings faze you. This is a solid main + sides spot with a friendly and helpful staff and generous portions. And ohhh so affordable.
Walk-​in …toward the back. Check out the special board and food case. Make your selections and enjoy your meal. No fuss. No muss.
Personally, I am still raving about the Veggie plate. You can either select 3 or 4 veggies. My picks, you ask, green beans, cream-​style corn, mac n cheese and iced tea. $ 6. Yumm. Perfect for jury duty lunch.
Hot, hearty and generous portions. Plus industrial size hot sauce on the table.

Just a simple meat and two veggie place. If you like good (Southern/​Soul) food at a good price, then eat here. I work in the area and walk almost each day for lunch. Good, inexpensive place for a quick lunch.