World Walker
Might be the LAST review of this amazing establishment. Thank you Mr. Weaver for all the times you served me at your Athens STAPLE. loved the food, loved the service, loved the atmosphere. What else is there to say other than enjoy your retirement and thank you for all the memories! Automatic!!!
… morePeter Delucchi
R.E.M. fan here. Bucket-list item. This iconic Athens institution has stood the test of time, and from the slightly chaotic ordering system to the amazingly delicious, traditional southern cooking, everything about this place is an experience. Hurry, and get some of this in you before Dexter decides to retire. Clock’s ticking!
… moreSappy Conley
Amazing people! So kind and patient when ordering. The lemonade and tea were amazing! Enjoyed the sweet potatoes and squash casserole were delicious. The chicken came out piping hot. It and the steak lack a little flavor to me and the mac and cheese was okay. The prices were very reasonable. There was a steady stream of regulars coming through as well.
… moreamanda
Delicious soul food! Stopped here on our trip down from Virginia! Everything was “Automatic”
… moreDale Bailey
Delicious soul food. Great place but they assume everyone has been there before. You select your meat, pay for your meal, grab a cup and select either lemonade. Water or semi sweet tea, then move to the window on your left and tell them what you meat you ordered and select your sides.
Seating is family style. Just sit down with whomever and where ever. Food was delicious.
… moreAsh Cooks
Our food was so good we had to get 3 plates to go! Steak and gravy was Red velvet 10/10 I wish they had the broccoli casserole today but hey it is what it is! We’ll be back! Thanks Dexter it’s Automatic‼️
… moreJackie Bostick
We were visiting Athens and decided to google restaurants. When I saw the green building and pulled up on the premises it took me back to southern church days. Church anniversary days to be specific at the little old church built with center blocks. The aroma of the fried chicken and collard green drew me in!!!! I just knew we would not be disappointed. Our food was hot and fresh! The restaurant score card: 99A. This made for a perfect experience. Great to meet the owner and his staff; Mr. Weaver D., Dorothy, and Dominique. They were awesome! True soul food is a rarity these days, but Weaver D- Got It Right!
… moreShaleita Neal
Weaver’s D is an Athens staple restaurant since 1986 but closing in 2026. “Automatic for the people” is the business even decorated R.E.M posters and local artists paintings.
As a returning native, this was my 1st time experience. Mr. Dexter’s Sweet potato soufflé is BEST!!! Gobble up it all so no pictures from 12/9/25 .
Go and experience 40 years of history but his nephew/ Cedar Shoals 2002 classmate/ Atlanta based realtor Trey Cooper sell this riverfront property
… moreJamares Stevens
Weaver D’s is my all-time favorite soul food restaurant! Best fried chicken in the world! And so many delicious sides to pair, including my also all-time favorite homemade old-fashioned cake. Highly recommend!
… moreAlisha Walters
I’m a local been going for years and the food has never disappointed me. Fried chicken is chef’s kiss!! Every dish is deliciously good. Gotta have some of that delicious cake to go along with it.
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