Aunt Effie's Restaurant — Restaurant in Ringgold

Ah, the Frisco Melt from Aunt Effie's—a culinary revelation draped in nostalgic charm, where comfort meets indulgence, and decadence becomes an art form. This gastronomic marvel beckons with its golden, toasted exterior and promises a sensory journey unparalleled.

The bread, crisp yet yielding, is toasted to perfection, embracing the essence of the melt with buttery devotion. It forms a sanctuary for the riches within, a cradle for a medley of textures and flavors. Each bite of this crust whispers of home kitchens and seasoned skillets, of love infused into the mundane.

At the heart lies the patty—a symphony of savory, char-grilled ecstasy. Juicy and tender, it holds a secret within its folds: the perfect mingling of melted cheese, cascading like molten gold. This duet of beef and cheese is a celebration of culinary harmony, where the richness of the meat waltzes with the creamy allure of cheddar.

Above this foundation, layers of fresh vibrance unfold. Crisp lettuce adds a note of verdant brightness, a whisper of health amidst the indulgence. Slices of tomato, plump and ruby-red, bring a tangy sweetness that dances across the palate, a reminder of summer gardens and sun-drenched days.

And then, the sauce—a mysterious alchemy of tangy, savory, and creamy notes that ties it all together. It seeps into every crevice, every fold, uniting the disparate elements into a masterpiece of flavor. It is both glue and glory, a testament to Aunt Effie's genius.

To partake in the Frisco Melt is to revel in an experience. It is a bite of nostalgia wrapped in culinary innovation, a tribute to all that is comforting and familiar, yet elevated to the extraordinary. It is a dish that whispers of Aunt Effie’s passion and commitment to flavor, inviting all who dare to take a bite to step into her world of edible wonders.

This creation, this Frisco Melt, is not just food—it is a story. A story of care, of tradition, of the eternal pursuit of the perfect bite. It is the kind of dish that lingers long after the last crumb has vanished, a memory etched in the heart and on the taste buds.

Aunt Effie, with her Frisco Melt, has not just served a sandwich. She has served an experience, a moment of bliss that demands to be savored and celebrated. For in the golden crunch of the bread, the molten embrace of the cheese, and the harmonious medley of toppings, lies a love letter to all who seek joy in the simple...

I know that Aunt Effie's just re-opened after being closed for years. I knew going in today that I couldn't expect things to go perfectly. This is only their first week back in business.

Where should I start... I'll review the service first, then the food.

The service: Our waitress was friendly but rushed our order. We ordered and waited for 1 hour and 40 minutes for our food. Keep in mind, we got there early so that we'd make it back to work before 1:00. We didn't get checked on for refills, we didn't ever get any bread, and the sweet tea was awful. The front dining room was full and there were a lot of angry people waiting for food. Some longer than us.

The food: As mentioned before, we never got our bread. The plate that I ordered was the same plate that I used to get years ago whenever I ate at Aunt Effie's. I got the Country Fried Steak with gravy. A side of mashed potatoes and mac n cheese.

The Country Fried Steak was 1/3rd the size of what Aunt Effie's used to serve. The mac n cheese was cold. I couldn't eat it. The mashed potatoes were okay.

Overall, it was a 3 out of 10 at best. Whenever I paid, I expected the cashier to ask how was everything. I wanted to give honest feedback because that's how you improve. I wasn't asked, therefore didn't give any feedback.

Please fix this place or it will not make it. Terrible service, and below average food... I want to give it a second chance but it's going...

We ate at this place about 2 years ago and we both swore we'd never go back..however today we decided to give it another chance and we did and we absolutely regret it The place was extremely packed which they cannot help however when we did finally get set down we sat there for at least 20 minutes before the waitress even came to take our order once we got the food the corn was definitely not fried it was cream corn The macaroni and cheese was terrible tasted like it was straight from a box It was very bland as well All of the food was bland absolutely no flavor a can of cream corn would have been better then their "fried corn" It was so far from fried corn that there is literally no comparison the chicken tenders had no flavor as well and pretty sure the it wasn't fully done. our meals were 11.99 each and the total ended up being $40 Tell me how that happens. This time we solemnly swear not to EVER GO BACK. The only reason we gave it another chance is because it's basically the only home cooking place in Ringgold next time we will just drive to Dalton like usual. Oakwood cafe is SO...