This past month I went to 
Carver's Grocery
1118 W Marietta St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 794-4410


Here is my Review


Good ole home cookin! This unique spot is a hard catch. Because of my schedule I rarely make the time reference, however one day at lunch I was driving by and realized it was 2:45. I made an illegal uturn and parked right alongside this little country store looking spot. I was a bit nervous, but previous yelp reviewers helped settle me. One step through the door and your are transported to some small town otp like all of Atlanta usta be. 

The Atmosphere
The tables are close, and you eating with people you don't know like they are your family. All your necessary condiments are right there in front of you.Just walk on in or stand in line...when you get to the counter order with a smile. This was once a grocery store so the look is quite nostalgic like you should be able to get a bag of boiled peanuts and a nehi in a bottle. It feels and smells such that your tummy knows this is gonna be good and worth it....I hope there is a cot somewhere close. 

The Area
This part of town is rather sparsely populated residentially. Its more of an industrial area. If there is a parking lot I wasn't looking...I tell ya I was trying to beat the clock. Parking is available on the side streets just don't block anyone's driveway. 

The Food
Yum, yum, yum! Allow me this caveat..its not the best soul food you have ever eaten but is is DAMN good!....Its home cooking, brisket, meatloaf, fried chicken, you know the old southern fare. Sides are the same green beans, collards, mac and cheese ect. Yes Virginia there is cornbread, and its good!

My Experience
Driving down Marietta street I saw the blue awning 11-3 I glanced at my dash and after nearly wrecking my car, ducking and dodging semis and breaking all manner of traffic laws I walked in at 2:45 thinking we are gonna have to make this quick. They were nice enough to allow my guest and I to eat in. We didn't have to get a take out, for that you get a star...cause it smelled so good I would have eaten it in the car. Everyone raves about the Fried Chicken...hell this is Atlanta, GA you can get Fried yard bird on every corner.  They had a mythical substance on their menu...the perfect comfort food....so I had to get it. Meatloaf with mash potatoes and gravy, all that was missing was green peas and it would have felt like home. I must say albeit a little pricey it was some pretty darn good meatloaf. My guest had the brisket...which he said was pretty good! So after we ate...we walked over to the queen of this kingdom of comfort food and paid...it was a little strange tho...she sits a desk with one of those cigarette sales thingy that you find in the corner store, up above her head. I told her how awesome it felt to be in the place and that I would return with others. Now just to make it between 11am - 3pm. I think I can. 

The Verdict
Go. Order anything. This spot is A.Mac Certified YUMMY. You are gonna spend between $11  to  $12 per person so be prepared.