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Upscale-casual bar/eatery since 1999 providing Southern comfort food with a twist & outdoor seating.
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5:30–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 17 W Johnston St, Forsyth, GA 31029
Phone: (478) 994-8325
Website: https://www.gritscafe.com/
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Reviews
Doc Mad
I recently had the pleasure of visiting Grits Café in Forsyth, Georgia, and I have to say—I was immediately drawn to the cozy setup and charming décor. The atmosphere captures that perfect Southern blend of comfort and class, making you feel right at home from the moment you walk in.
The menu offers a thoughtful mix of Southern favorites and modern twists, showcasing why this café has been a local staple for nearly 25 years. Few dishes represent the South quite like grits, and here they serve as both inspiration and centerpiece for an array of creative, flavorful offerings.
Having eaten my way across Georgia, my palate has grown familiar with the state’s culinary rhythm—so naturally, I found myself comparing flavors and textures as I dined. While I enjoyed my meal overall, the salmon entrée could have used a little more seasoning to elevate it from good to memorable. Next time, I’ll branch out and try another dish—perhaps one of their signature grits-based plates or a local favorite the regulars rave about.
Still, Grits Café delivers on charm, hospitality, and a clear passion for Southern cooking. It’s definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in Middle Georgia and want a taste of authentic, down-home comfort served with a touch of elegance.
… moreThe menu offers a thoughtful mix of Southern favorites and modern twists, showcasing why this café has been a local staple for nearly 25 years. Few dishes represent the South quite like grits, and here they serve as both inspiration and centerpiece for an array of creative, flavorful offerings.
Having eaten my way across Georgia, my palate has grown familiar with the state’s culinary rhythm—so naturally, I found myself comparing flavors and textures as I dined. While I enjoyed my meal overall, the salmon entrée could have used a little more seasoning to elevate it from good to memorable. Next time, I’ll branch out and try another dish—perhaps one of their signature grits-based plates or a local favorite the regulars rave about.
Still, Grits Café delivers on charm, hospitality, and a clear passion for Southern cooking. It’s definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in Middle Georgia and want a taste of authentic, down-home comfort served with a touch of elegance.
Tim Herndon
I’ve waited too long to post my review and sadly, cannot remember what we ate. I do certainly remember that we enjoyed it thoroughly. We’d been driving for about ten hours and my wife found this place doing a search on her phone. It was as casual as I hoped it would be, but still quite nice. It’s a main street kind of place, with some curbside parking along the street. It seemed to me that it must a locals’ favorite. If I was a local, it could be my favorite.
… moreMichael Bentley
This dining experience never even made it off the ground ️
The manager on duty was having a BAD night and decided to be very rude to my wife, which is unfortunate since we were looking forward to visiting their establishment
She had a few simple questions about ingredients and was referred to the manager who, among other rude remarks, told her that she “doesn’t know good food”.
⭐
With no food to review (we left) and only customer service (which was poor), 1 ⭐ is sufficient. No one can guarantee 100% satisfaction at a restaurant, but as a manager who works in customer & food service you should at least try NOT to turn potential customers away
… moreThe manager on duty was having a BAD night and decided to be very rude to my wife, which is unfortunate since we were looking forward to visiting their establishment
She had a few simple questions about ingredients and was referred to the manager who, among other rude remarks, told her that she “doesn’t know good food”.
⭐
With no food to review (we left) and only customer service (which was poor), 1 ⭐ is sufficient. No one can guarantee 100% satisfaction at a restaurant, but as a manager who works in customer & food service you should at least try NOT to turn potential customers away
L Williams
Grits Café in Forsyth is absolutely wonderful! The restaurant itself is beautiful and welcoming, and the food is truly amazing. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. The wine selection is excellent and pairs perfectly with the menu. What really made the experience stand out was the service — every staff member, from the host to our server to the bartender, was friendly, attentive, and professional. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests. Highly recommend Grits Café for a great meal and an all-around fantastic dining experience!
… moreJustin Wright
We’ve eaten here lots of times and the food is always great. Stopped at this time for my mother’s birthday and had a great time.
I had the quail that was on special and it was excellent. Start out with the grit fritters as your appetizer and you won’t be disappointed.
… moreI had the quail that was on special and it was excellent. Start out with the grit fritters as your appetizer and you won’t be disappointed.
Emma Riley
Grits was absolutely fantastic! The pork rind appetizer with bacon jam and pimento cheese was incredibly delicious and a perfect way to start the meal. The salmon sandwich paired with the sweet potato fries was amazing—fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. For dessert, the bread pudding with ice cream was pure heaven. On top of all that, the service was wonderful and made the experience even better. Can’t wait to come back!
… moreTyler White
Always a fantastic experience! From the food to the drinks to the service. Our server Emily was fantastic. Very attentive and super friendly! Can’t wait to come back. Thanks for always being solid!
… morejoan penzell
We ordered 3 burgers for lunch at $18.00 a burger. We asked if we could substitute the French fries that come with the burger for a salad and was told we could. We also substituted the fries for sweet potato fries. When the bill came I was charged $3.00 extra for the salad and $1.00 for the sweet potato. I have eaten at many fine restaurants and when asked if you can substitute have not been charged extra. Nice atmosphere and good food nothing exceptional. This is a first paying extra to substitute at a nice restaurant. I would find another place that caters to the customer without having to pay extra. We ordered water which we surprisingly was not charged. Never again!
… moreSydney Zellner
I’m not usually one to write reviews, but an experience this life-altering deserves documentation. Let me start by saying that I’ve had steaks before. I thought I knew steak. I was wrong. The ribeye at Grits cafe has rendered all previous steak experiences null and void. I’m pretty sure a celestial choir started singing when they brought it to the table.
The staff here are less “waiters” and more “culinary psychics.” Our server anticipated our needs before we even knew we had them. My water glass was never less than half-full – a feat of hydration engineering I’ve not witnessed since the Hoover Dam was built. When I asked for the steak to be cooked “delicious, please” (I like to keep them on their toes), our server didn’t miss a beat, simply smiled, and said, “An excellent choice, ma’am” and retreated to the kitchen with the confidence of a general.
And the steak… oh, the steak. It was a masterpiece, seasoned so perfectly I suspect they have a dedicated ‘salt sommelier’ on staff. The outside had a beautiful, smoky char, and the inside was a perfect, blushing rare, exactly as requested. It was so tender I genuinely considered leaving my steak knife for the next patron, as a butter knife would have sufficed.
The whole experience was so flawless I’m convinced the manager has a direct line to a higher power, possibly the Beef Gods themselves. If you’re looking for a sign to try this place, consider this review that sign. My only regret is that I didn’t order two and almost required a legal separation from the most magnificent ribeye steak I have ever encountered.
Five Stars. Go for the staff’s mind-reading abilities, stay for the life-altering ribeye.
The only minor drawback? I’m now pretty sure my own cooking is ruined for me forever.
… moreThe staff here are less “waiters” and more “culinary psychics.” Our server anticipated our needs before we even knew we had them. My water glass was never less than half-full – a feat of hydration engineering I’ve not witnessed since the Hoover Dam was built. When I asked for the steak to be cooked “delicious, please” (I like to keep them on their toes), our server didn’t miss a beat, simply smiled, and said, “An excellent choice, ma’am” and retreated to the kitchen with the confidence of a general.
And the steak… oh, the steak. It was a masterpiece, seasoned so perfectly I suspect they have a dedicated ‘salt sommelier’ on staff. The outside had a beautiful, smoky char, and the inside was a perfect, blushing rare, exactly as requested. It was so tender I genuinely considered leaving my steak knife for the next patron, as a butter knife would have sufficed.
The whole experience was so flawless I’m convinced the manager has a direct line to a higher power, possibly the Beef Gods themselves. If you’re looking for a sign to try this place, consider this review that sign. My only regret is that I didn’t order two and almost required a legal separation from the most magnificent ribeye steak I have ever encountered.
Five Stars. Go for the staff’s mind-reading abilities, stay for the life-altering ribeye.
The only minor drawback? I’m now pretty sure my own cooking is ruined for me forever.
Mark Hutchins
Service was top notch, atmosphere is amazing, food was not great but not awful, had the rabbit, it came on a plate that looked like they did their best plating, but came across like a shot gun blast of blood on the plate, the rabbit wasn’t well seasoned.
The ribeye was bland, and not worth the 50 dollars I paid.
The overall experience is like it’s trying real hard to be fine dining, the service and ambiance meets that expectation, the food does not.
… moreThe ribeye was bland, and not worth the 50 dollars I paid.
The overall experience is like it’s trying real hard to be fine dining, the service and ambiance meets that expectation, the food does not.