Tom & Hattie's Restaurant — Restaurant in Adairsville

I’m rating this great place based on a buffet restaurant experience, hence the 5 stars. I and a friend came in today (June 8, 2025) around noon, and walking in we had a good feeling about the place. Every single one of the staff welcomed us in with big smiles and pleasant greetings. I’m not talking about false greetings, I mean that we felt like we just walked into a families house for Thanksgiving! First of all the place is spanking clean from the outside front entrance to the buffet to the tables. They have a big sign inside the front foyer to announce the daily specials. When you come into the main buffet counter, you will find a very well lit buffet with all the dishes laid out immaculately, I mean clean and not your normal buffet. It looks like these folks take pride in how their food looks and it shows.

Depending on the day you get different specials, today it was baked chicken, fried chicken, wings or meatloaf as the meat service. So many choices of sides so take your time and choose wisely, or just keep coming back!

Today I had the meatloaf with several sides. For my sides I had the dressing, squash casserole and fried okra. Lookee here, that meatloaf was slathered up with ketchup on top, that casserole was moist and with a little crust on it, the dressing made me want some turkey and deviled egged to go with it (gotta remember to come back around Thanksgiving!). The okra was lightly fried on just about as perfect as you want; I’m guessing they either get their okra local or know where to buy it cuz it’s FRESH! You get your choice (at least today) of cornbread or roll, so I chose the roll for today, great choice with the meatloaf. I topped it off with the sweet tea and at least they also know how to make good old southern sweet tea for a muggy Georgia day!

I got all that (with tip) for less than I pay at other buffets around town, and better food here!

Parking is not huge but it is ample for their needs. Location is perfect literally on Hwy 41.

I have zero complaints about this place and I’ll return just because of the wonderful folks that run this joint. I’m going to highly recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good buffet in a great atmosphere with some good folk. Y’all...

Amazing food; and even more amazing people. I haven’t had a meal like this since my great granddaddy, Frank, passed away. The food here is clearly made with love - the type of food that makes the whole family happy and ready for a nap. I’ve always longed for a soul food spot within the area, and now we finally have just that; thanks to Tom & Hattie’s. Today was “Soul Food Sunday” at Tom & Hattie’s. I got the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, green beans, and a roll. Everything was a 10/10. The chicken is fried to perfection and juicy. The mashed potatoes are still a little lumpy - perfect homemade mashed potatoes. The mac and cheese is baked to perfection. The green beans are absolutely amazing. I actually wish I would have gotten two orders of the green beans (that’s how good they are). The green beans are very tasty - cooked with some type of meat (possibly smoked turkey); to pure perfection. Everything was amazing and reminded me of my childhood. Tom & Hattie’s is packed and busy within 30 minutes of opening their doors. I recommend that you get there early to ensure that you are able to get everything that you want. I’m sure they will be consistently selling out. Overall, Tom & Hattie’s is an awesome soul food restaurant, full of amazing people who are clearly passionate about what they do. If you are looking for soul food, a home cooked meal, or a meal cooked with pure love, then Tom & Hattie’s is the place for you and your family. I can’t wait to come...

Holy cow.

It’s not just good food, it’s an experience. The first time I went there, they weren’t even open! But, they welcomed me and my husband in for a minute and a taste of their Mac and cheese. I’m not sure about where you’re from but that’s called southern hospitality here. They invited us for the soft opening … and man oh man! The fried chicken was possibly the best I’ve ever eaten. The Mac and cheese, again, was on point; thick, baked to perfection and perfectly browned cheese on top. Neither collards nor cabbage disappointed! And, we met Mrs Hattie! Sweetest smile ever. Then tonight, fried pork chop - because they already ran out of steak and gravy!- delicious mashed potatoes that were both creamy and lumpy (aka HOMEMADE) - because they already ran out of squash casserole! I’m not complaining; I’m advising! 1.)The menu - imagine grandma’s Sunday dinner served cafeteria style; Thursday thru Sunday 2.) follow them on Facebook to see their daily menu; then go early! 3.) if you find your favorite menu item has run out, be thankful you chose such a delicious place to eat and choose whatever they do have (always a variety -At least two meats and 6 or so veggies.) And I promise you won’t be disappointed. Mrs Hattie, Mama Sallie and Aunt Ruth Ann are soon to be legends!!

The whole family is there and they make you feel...