The Dairy Barn — Restaurant in Athens

We were visiting in Athens TN and saw the Dairy Barn and thought we would have some ice cream after having lunch and a visit with part of our family at the regional park to observe social distance. We arrived at the Dairy Barn to find the line starting on the roadway. We thought that if the place was popular, it must be good. We were right, it was good. We found all of the outside seating, the walk up ordering, and the restrooms to be closed off for safety. Drive through only was available. The menu was extensive and I ordered a hot fudge sundae and my wife ordered a root beer float. Both were very good, however my wife commented that she would of liked more root beer and less ice cream. The price was very reasonable and service was quick over all. I will go again when...

Went through the drive-through last night ordered a hot fudge sundae, large with extra hot fudge and crushed pineapples. The hot fudge sundae that’s large cost 4.25 it’s $.75 for extra hot fudge and $.75 for crushed pineapple. The lady gave me a total of 820. I got to the window and asked her why it went from 4:25 to 820. She said that I ordered a hot fudge cake. I let her know that I did not order that I ordered a hot fudge sundae. She gave me a rude attitude as she was shutting the window. She looked at another employee and said now she’s saying she ordered a hot fudge sundae very rude. here lately the rudeness has gotten to be out of hand. I only hope the owners can handle this and make it more inviting and friendly for...

The Dairy Barn!!! Everyone who lives within 40sq miles knows about the dairy barn! We wait 6 months (on average) during the Winter for the Dairy Barn to open in March, just to wait in line for 30+ minutes to order and it's worth the wait! The Dairy Barn is a symbol for us locally. Opening represents Spring is almost here and then, closing at the end of September or beginning of October is an indication, summer is over and cold weather will soon be here..... The food is great and the teenagers who work here know what it means to work at the Very busy Dairy Barn. There's never a slow day. The poor girls stay extremely busy and they still greet everyone with respect and politeness.. keep up the great...