The World Famous - Athens, Georgia

Kimberley Lang

Come see Zack behind the bar on a Tuesday - sip a 'hey girl' and 'Havana good time'. The Shawarma lamb and frito fried chicken sandwich are on point.
Previous visit - poutine and pork steamed buns 5⭐️

Brian Harwood

I don't like writing negative reviews, however, this is one of those instances that warrants it in hopes that changes will be made to better the dining experience. We drove an hour and a half on our day off to experience Athens. Based on the reviews, this place seemed to be a good fit to eat lunch. We walked in just after they opened and waited for someone to greet and seat us. And we waited...and we waited. Finally, I stopped the female behind the bar, who was more intent on getting things up and running than talking to me, and asked if we should seat ourselves. She stated yes, and we sat down. Once again, we waited, and waited, and no service. I went back to the bar and tried to strike up a conversation with the same person to see if we were going to have our lunch order taken. She seemed bothered that I was interrupting her progress and advised that there was bar service only. No big deal, but that would have been nice to know up front before we sat down. So we placed our order and waited for our food. When it arrived, it looked tasty enough. However, looks can be deceiving. Nothing to write home about. Basic food comparable to fast food quality. This experience was disappointing from start to finish. I would hope that this review would encourage those concerned to review their customer service protocols as well as their food quality.

Rick Mann

Loved this place! Go for the cocktails, be pleasantly surprised by the food. The atmosphere is 100% ‘college town.’ Which was exactly what we were looking for, and if you’re in Athens and that bothers you, why are you here? Great place with a great vibe. Lance was great!! The cocktails are made with fresh squeezed fruit juices and home made syrups and mixers. Highly recommend!!

Yair Tygiel

Love the World Famous. This is a locals spot that truly rocks. The bar food is unparalleled and the drinks are amazing. Get the poutine and add the pork if you eat meat. Try the SUNBOY Spiked Coconut Water if you want to have a hydrating coconut cocktail.

This place is a must visit in Athens.

Amber Peyton

LOVED the atmosphere of this place! Super cool and unique! Wish the lettering was still on the outside window, definitely got confused trying to find it, lol. The steam buns were delicious! And my husband loved his burger!

Juanjo Burrier

Admire the renowned World Famous establishment. This hidden gem caters to those who appreciate excellence. The culinary offerings at this bar surpass all expectations, and the beverage selection is truly exceptional. Indulge in the savory poutine with the optional addition of pork for meat-eaters. For a truly refreshing experience, savor the SUNBOY Spiked Coconut Water for a hydrating treat like no other.

Samyam Shrestha

If you come here, please do not miss checking out their bathrooms, which I'd say, are some of the most beautiful spots in Athens. Please make sure you check both of them out; each with their own vibe and personality. Even if you don't have to use them, please be there and check them out for a minute. They look like a contemporary museum of arts. They fill the void of Athens not having one. It's very avant-garde, pop cultured, and eclectic, everything that defines Athens. And, the restaurant/bar? They aight!

Thilanka Liyanage

The location is just in the corner of the block and seems like just a small shop, but inside is much nicer and has a good vibe. The food, service, and the pricing is exceptional.

The locals down here know it by the name ‘this is it’ instead of world famous.

Definitely a must try if you’re in town and looking for some American food and some fusion food along with good beer!

We tried the double stack with American cheese and the pork buns both were quite nice!