Caroline's on Main — Restaurant in Flowery Branch

Caroline’s in downtown Flowery Branch is a gem that deserves all the love. I’ve been a few times now, and every single visit has been consistent, fresh, flavorful, and just impressive from start to finish.

The location is right in the heart of downtown Flowery Branch, which has been growing fast and becoming a really cute, walkable area. Parking has never been a problem for me—though I typically visit during non-peak hours—but I can imagine it gets busier during prime brunch time. Still, it’s worth the effort.

The inside of Caroline’s is honestly adorable. It has a charm and comfort that feels inviting right away. Great lighting, tasteful art, and very comfortable chairs (I appreciate that as a bigger guy). It feels thoughtful—like someone took their time designing a space that people would actually want to spend time in. Whether you’re there with a significant other, family, or friends, it’s just a great environment to enjoy a slow, delicious morning.

Let’s talk food. The menu is tight, and that’s a great thing. It’s clear they focus on a handful of items and knock them out of the park. Everything I’ve tried so far has been excellent.

My wife can’t get enough of their TK Sandwich: grilled sourdough, lettuce, tomato, Dunes mayo, white cheddar, bacon, egg, and she always adds avocado. It’s balanced, fresh, and that grilled sourdough is crispy perfection.

My first visit, I had their fried chicken & bourbon waffle with bacon jam, brown butter farm egg, maple syrup, and hot sauce foam (don’t worry, it’s flavorful—not spicy). I’m not exaggerating when I say it’s the best chicken and waffles I’ve had. The waffle is soft with just the right hint of sweetness, the chicken is tender and perfectly fried with a thin, crispy crust, and the bacon jam + syrup combo is just magic.

Then came the sweet section. They serve a butter-fried banana bread topped with whipped cream, maple syrup, and fleur de sel. I’m a banana bread fan to begin with, but this is next level. It’s the first time I’ve ever had it fried like this, and it was so good I had to stop myself from eating the whole thing before my meal. A must-try.

On another visit, I tried their fried chicken sandwich—and let me tell you, it’s the best chicken breakfast sandwich I’ve had in the area. Pimento cheese, bacon, Alabama white BBQ, and green tomato chow chow on a grilled brioche bun. It all came together perfectly.

Now, the sides. The crispy potatoes are absolutely incredible. Golden, flavorful, soft inside with a perfect crisp outside—not too crunchy, just right. I forgot to order them the second time and got fries instead, and I was a little bummed… until I tasted the fries. Turns out, Caroline’s also makes some of the best fries around. Flavorful, crispy, not greasy—just delicious.

Caroline’s has quickly become one of my favorite breakfast spots. Everything is7 made with care, the staff is warm and welcoming, and the food is consistently amazing. If you haven’t been yet, I highly recommend stopping by, supporting local, and giving them a well-earned shoutout. I’ll definitely be back...

Absolute perfection! I hesitate to write this review because I don't want the restaurant, which does not take reservations, to fill up so I can't eat there as easily!! This restaurant is brand new and from the same folks that brought us Antebellum (fantastic special occasion restaurant) and Peyton's Pie (incredible pizza!!) The atmosphere and decor is beautiful - it's modern and bends feminine, but don't worry, guys! You won't feel out of place once your food comes. The service was perfection - felt like a very high end experience (possibly the same service team that works at Antebellum in the evenings?) The food - wow. Everything was delicious - I haven't had a breakfast like that in as long as I can remember! The fried banana bread was incredible - like a very decadent french toast. I also had the two eggs classic breakfast with crispy potatoes and toast with berry jam. The eggs were cooked to perfection, over medium for me and seasoned perfectly. The potatoes were out of this world, I could eat those every day of my life and never tire of them! Even the toast was good?!?! I also tried the berry jam and it was a wonderful sweet touch. We had a side of bacon which was cooked perfectly and delightfully smoky. I hope I get to eat here at least once a week and try everything on the menu. What a fabulous addition to the Flowery Branch Main Street area! Oh - and they have fancy drinks - today they offered an espresso martini that I WISH I could have tried, but I'd be a wreck the rest of the day, but I will be trying it soon. On a nice day, there are a couple two-top tables outside too, which...

We were so excited to try this Place as we had heard so many good things about Caroline‘s on Main. The inside was so cute and the drinks were really good, however, my friend, and I both ordered a meal that consisted of chicken. The chicken was pink on the inside and when we told the waiter, they said it was the reflection of the pink walls bouncing off onto our chicken. We then proceeded to eat the chicken and another waiter told us “you will live!” Since they could tell we were skeptical. Fast forward to when we get in the car to go home, my friend and I both got severely sick from eating raw chicken and the waiters doing absolutely nothing about it. We were so sad that this was our experience because we were really looking forward to experiencing all the good reviews that people had shared. I may go back for a drink someday, but I will never eat their food again as they lacked awareness or even care for that matter of what their guests are consuming. Especially when servers won’t take into consideration that their chicken was completely raw and they still made us pay for it & acted as though it was fine and would not give us new food. Instead, they said it was just the color of the walls projecting on the chicken as a shadow since the walls are pink…. like come on. At least take care of your guests and don’t say “you’ll live” if more than one person at a table is saying their chicken is pink. Definitely a good place for pictures and good drinks. Cute vibe, but lack...