Dipper Dan — Restaurant in Dahlonega

Let me start by saying if Zero stars was an option that's what I would have given. We were passing through heading home and gave it a try. My burger was ok (by the way didnt have lettuce, she said it went bad?). Hot dog was boiled and the bun was wet. Chili cheese fries consisted of minced meat and sliced cheese. My daughter ordered a $3 BBQ sandwich. The BBQ was shaped like a patty and looked as if it was pre-mixed with sauce and then shaped but was dry. When she bit into the sandwich she pulled 2 huge chunks of congealed fat out of her mouth. When we asked NICELY if she could just trade the sandwich for a burger we were told we would have to pay if we weren't happy with what she ordered. I asked to speak to the owner and she couldn't be bothered to come speak to me. Now being a business owner, if I knew someone wasnt happy much less grossed out by my food, I would eat that $3 and not think a thing about it but I guess that's why I'm not slinging, boiled, hot dogs, minced meat and Alpo BBQ for a living. I hope her concession stand learns from this review. Please dont waste your time here.

Side note- half the restaurant (conjoining room) wasnt even open and was used as storage for...

100% honest review here from our experience.. were not picky but man.. My wife and I were walking around and thought we'd give this place a shot. Needless to say we won't be going back - a level below your typical hole in the wall. They charge for every little thing. No refills on soda, get 1 refill for sweet tea, no soda refills. small tea is 1.25 .50c if bill is under $5. Got the chicken tenders meal with fries and slaw. Chicken was the stuff you make at your house didn't taste all that great. Got ranch but they only put 1/4 of it in the cup they provide - extra $ for more. They charge for water cups. Lots of signs to tell you what NOT to do. - even a sign that tells you not to take so many napkins. Everyone seems grumpy, overworked, and felt dirty. Not much AC in there either. Now we love hole in the walls but probably the worst we been in. Just being...

Finally got to visit Dipper Dan. What a wonderful experience. Takes me back to the little community diners that were so prevalent when I was kid. These folks make you feel welcome and appreciated as a patron. Mama's burger and fries were delicious and my chili-slaw dog with onion rings were perfect. The toasted split top bun ranks this dog right up there with the best West Virginia style hot dogs. (You either know or you don't, trust me) The rings beat Varsity any day. And the prices? I doubt they've raised prices...