Matthews Cafeteria
2299 Main St. (Lawrenceville Hwy.) 
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Tucker, GA 30084
770-491-9577 | Menu
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Open
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mon.-Fri.Features
- Kid-friendly
- Parking lot
- Casual
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Matthews Cafeteria Restaurant Review: Remaining resolutely blue collar since it was established, Matthews Caféteria hasn't been renovated in decades, but loyal customers probably would pitch a fit if it changed too much. The menu rotates every day and is served cafeteria-style. Barbecue ribs, chicken liver, Salisbury steak, fried chicken, pork loin, salmon croquettes, meatloaf, pot roast and chicken and dumplings appear regularly. Fried chicken stars on Friday along with crispy fried fish. Some 400 pounds of potatoes get peeled every day to feed the 1,500 or so patrons who snake their way along the serving line. Turnip greens, sweet potato soufflé and fried okra are classics, while the peas and beans are cooked without salt pork or meat stock. Desserts to target include the house-made lemon meringue pie. This is Southern comfort food, and the place is an icon. Waiting in line is common, but take-out is available. |
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