We didn't go...because we didn't know!
Now we do...and so do you!
In the past, we have seen the Georgia Dome, toured the Coca Cola Museum, visited the Aquarium, and toured CNN. This year, the week before we left, I was talking to a patient of mine and during our conversation, she mentioned that she had just moved here from Atlanta....so I asked her if she had any good ideas of new places we could visit. After she offered all of the places we had already been, she and her husband both said, "Well surely you've been to The Varsity!"
We had never even heard about this place.
It was fabulous and huge. We were there at about 1:30 on a Saturday afternoon. I kid you not....there were at least 400 people in the place. Amazing! It was very retro and made you feel as if you had stepped back in time. There were many rooms to seat many people. The room we chose to eat our lunch in was set up like a classroom of old desks. The kids thought it was awesome. The hot dogs, BLT's, french fries and milkshakes are super good. My favorite of all...was the shaved ice in my yummy sweet tea! Oh yes!
From now on, when we are near Atlanta, we will be sure to stop by The Varsity again.
Have you been to The Varsity?
Do you love a great hot dog with chili and slaw?
You should go!
Today I am linking up for alphabe-Thusday. I am hoping that Mrs Jenny will accept my combination post for "V" and "W". WHERE to go while in Atlanta....and VISIT the VARSITY! You should join the fun over here!
How fun! I love a good coney dog...but never had coleslaw on it! Sounds yummy...and messy! I think it's great that you guys try and visit new places when you are in different areas!
ReplyDeleteI love finding places like these. When I saw the pictures I thought this restaurant would be the kind of the place featured on Diners and Dives. A fav show of ours. If we are ever in Atlanta we will remember your endorsement!
ReplyDeleteDana
My husband and i grew up in Atlanta, and the Varsity was our hangout when we were teens! There is nothing better than two all-the-way dogs and an order of rings! When we go back to Atlanta, we always go there at least once! Great photos, Jen! Made me hungry!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks so yummy! And saved ice, oh yeah!!!
ReplyDeleteI love old-fashioned places like this!!
ReplyDeleteWay to go for combining V and W! Now I'm hungry...
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I went to Atlanta last year and did all those other things you said, the CNN, Aquarium and Coke factory, but I haven't heard of the Varsity.
ReplyDeleteThat smothered hot dog certainly looks good!
ReplyDeleteomg, i'm ALL about this place!! the genuine retro vibe, the delicious diner food, my goodness the shaved ice alone makes it worth the trip!! great find :):)
ReplyDeletethis place does look amazing!! my parents live not too far from atlanta, i need to pass along the tip:)
ReplyDeletei am feeling quite hungry now though thanks!!:)
have a happy day jen
PS
it really is all about the ice for me!
I do love a great dog! Next time I'm in Atlanta, I'll be all over it!
ReplyDeleteI have heard of this place but have never stopped there. The next trip to Atlanta I will have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteshaved ice! YUM! sounds like a great place!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE places like this!!! I want to go!
ReplyDeleteWow... A classic Drive-thru...
ReplyDeleteI really Want to visit this place...
Wonderful post for the letter W.
Thanks for linking.
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