Very disappointing lunch. The biscuits were nothing more than steamed buns, as they are prepared in advance, then wrapped in paper so that whatever texture they might have had is lost. Cracklin' cornbread has no cracklins, none. Two entrees were available: a bit of shredded white meat chicken over a dry block of dressing, and Mamie's fried chicken, which was just a boneless skinless breast, batter-dipped and fried. A shameful dish, unworthy of any real Southern kitchen. Only one green vegetable was available; the rest of the sides were starches, and mediocre ones at that.
Mamie's isn't worthy of even a block-out-of-your-way drive.
"Also known as fatback, streak o' lean provides maximum piggy flavor. If you never can get enough bacon, it's the breakfast meat for you."
Michael Stern
"Every morning at Mamie's, locals gather at this table to share news and opinions while eating biscuits and drinking coffee."
Michael Stern
"How do you like your biscuit?"
Michael Stern
"A meal on a biscuit"
Michael Stern
"Mamie's originally opened in Atlanta; now there are three locations. This one is at the edge of Conyers."
Michael Stern
"Every morning the parking lot around Mamie's is full of cars and pickups; inside, the air is perfumed by hot-from-the-oven biscuits."
Michael Stern
