"It’s so much fun to take a walk back in time here. The food is familiar and old school with a taste that is not common. I’ve heard on game day it gets very crowded but just on an average Sunday evening, it is fine."

"Chili dogs with coleslaw was good. Never had hotdogs like that. Fries were good as well. Onion ring was too greasy and could tell not fresh oil. Servers were all friendly and vibe of the restaurant was great. I think it's great for the experience but not the place I'd go back for food choice."

"I saw The Varsity on a food show years ago and it’s been on my list ever since. Was in Atlanta for parents weekend and was beyond excited to realize I was only a block away. It’s such a cool, iconic spot. From the outside it looks like it might seat 50 to 100 people, but inside, it’s vast with room after room of places to sit, looks like it could easily sit 400 people, cool wall decor that is a throwback to early college days, TVs everywhere and a cool “old school“ vibe. It’s the perfect spot for pregame or late night happiness. You order at the counter from a pretty basic menu of mostly burgers and dogs and fries and onion rings with lots of soda choices. There had to be at least 12 lines going at one time, each cashier with their own special “attitude“ of almost being exasperated to work there, a little unfriendly, but yet in an endearing kind of way. Be sure to grab your free, paper “the varsity” retro hat and wear it with pride. We ordered a couple burgers, chili dogs, fries, onion rings, and sodas. They were all better than expected. This is no high-end, five diamond, bougie, fluffy food joint, this is beyond fantastic, greasy burgers, cheesy chili dogs, incredible hand cut fries, and mounds of greasy, delicious onion rings. Exactly what you’d want from a mid afternoon, pregame, “feels like the backyard” grill session. The burger and dog buns are soft and steamy, chewy and delicious. The cheese is literally craft American slices, torn into strips and thrown on a chili dog, where the dog is firm, meaty heaven, with a massive scoop of smooth, rich, chili, and perfect “kid reminiscent“ torn slices of craft American cheese, straight out of the cellophane wrapper. The burger patties are perfectly beefy and delicious, smashed down with nothing but a soft, chewy, steamy, buttered, and grilled bun slopped on a paper plate that brings back a million memories of perfect backyard grilling. Go refill your soda as many times as you’d like and hang out at a table or wooden booth in the comfy, minimalist atmosphere, surrounded by televisions on different channels in each room. I loved this experience, the atmosphere is perfect, the food is outstanding, the service was all that it needed to be, and the prices aren’t bad for all that you get, could not have asked for much more. Would I go back? Absolutely! I wish this place was closer, I’d be there at least once per week. Check out the attached photos for a good feel of the joint."

"“WHAT DO YA HAVE, WHAT DO YA HAVE” You HAVE to stop at The Varsity if you’re in atlanta because it is a staple. However know that the food isn’t great, it’s very greasy and overall something you could make better at home. The Varsity is rich in Atlanta history and has a very unique vibe."

"I haven’t been to The Varsity for about 45 years & it was still fantastic ! Really enjoyed stepping back in time ! We had a hot dog with chili and slaw. Loaded up the burger, fries & onion rings. And don’t forget the Orange 🍊 Varsity. Def make the trip."