Three Dollar Cafe
3537 Chamblee Tucker Rd, Atlanta, GA, 30341
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Address :
3537 Chamblee Tucker Rd
Atlanta, GA, 30341 - Phone (770) 457-8875
- Website https://www.threedollarcafe.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Lou G.
I am a regular here, so it feels odd to give it three stars, but the truth is it really is "A-OK". The food is decent, the service is usually good. This location has a large outside patio on the second floor, and it is fun to hang out there on a nice Atlanta night. I also frequent Three Dollar cafe because I can light up a cigar on the patio while enjoying the evening. They usually have great beer specials, (IE $5 pitchers) but more than once I became aware of the specials by looking on the sign at the end of the bar, and not by the server. Now I just check the board first and let the server know about the specials. For the area this is a great spot to get a beer, meet friends, and enjoy a casual after work environment. They have big screen TVs throughout the bar and also upstairs. We have been rushed out a few times at closing time, but for the most part the staff and management are attentive and seem to care. I have had friends say good things about the grouper sandwich. Salads are HUGE and good. I have witnessed a few debates over the wings here. The nachos come in huge portions and are a great deal. So, if you find yourself near Spaghetti Junction, stop by, hit the upstairs patio, order a pitcher of beer and a big plate of nachos, and smoke 'em if you got 'em.
(3)Lee B.
Living in Tucker, the restaurant choices are somewhat limited, so my husband and I decided to try the newish Three Dollar Cafe after taking a look at their menu online. Come to find out, this is a Three Dollar Cafe Junior. That means that they don't have all the menu items at this location. I'm not sure why it's a Junior, but I'm sort of a picky eater and was none too pleased when everything I liked online was no where to be found on the menu. We sat upstairs on a little covered patio. There were lots of big screen tvs. The service left some to be desired. This place has a lot of beer and since we were upstairs, we obviously couldn't see the taps (there's no bar upstairs), so we asked for a beer list. They had some trouble finding one and once they did, they kept trying to take it away from us! How does a place that prides itself on being a sports bar with a big beer selection not have enough beer menus to go around? I got the Caesar salad with added shrimp. I got the large portion but frankly, it seemed kind of small. I'm not sure if they gave me the small by accident or it was just little. It tasted decent at least. My husband had some sort of chicken sandwich that he liked, but said was extremely spicy and he's a big fan of spicy foods. All in all, we were not impressed. This place tries hard to be like Taco Mac, but it's just not.
(2)Tammy L.
The first time I came here it was pretty good. Wings were a good size and the lemon pepper flavor was good as well. However, it had all been down hill since then. The one thing that is absolutely and unforgivably terrible is their service. They messed up my order and blamed it on me. I decided to get takeout to avoid this issue and unfortunately the only thing consistent with this place is that it's a huge disappointment. I For sure will no longer be a customer here.
(1)Diana B.
Today was my second time dining here. I was disappointed with the food the first time and was hoping it would be better today. Sigh, nothing changed. Everything is still drenched in oil. My first time here, they served my lemon pepper wings in a puddle of oil. Today, my bf's chicken tenders and fries were drenched in oil. My burger was also greasy and unseasoned. I give this place 3 stars, because the service is always great and they have good deals on drinks. I just wish the quality of food was better.
(3)Patty K.
So glad to have Three Dollar Cafe in our neighborhood (Embry Hills, Northlake-Tucker, Chamblee) Had lunch here a few weeks ago and it was great! My friend and I ordered salads - which is not the common order for a restaurant known for it's Wings. But these salads were huge! Lots of toppings, fresh ingredients and plenty of dressing on the side. I've had their wings at other locations and they were always good! I'm looking forward to making this our local hang out for happy hours or a quick lunch/dinner.
(4)Gretchen S.
A solid 3- in a good way! Hubby and I moved to the area and this was nearby so we gave it a try. The wings were pretty good but I really liked the shrimp- go figure! Best of all was the beer special- a bucket of 5 Sessions (mixed flavors) for $10! The service was really good too so they must be working on it as several reviews here did mention issues. We will definitely be back!
(3)Brian S.
The wings are pretty good. The grouper sandwich is REALLY good. The hamburger not so much. The inside of the restaurant is way too loud for my taste, but I love the convenience and the friendly servers.
(4)Carter S.
UPDATE: May God have mercy on my soul - I went back. Protip: don't let your server sit in the dining room, in uniform, at a table, with an unlit 60 cent cigar in her mouth. Way to keep it classy, Three Dollar Cafe.
(2)Delphine L.
Garlic parmesan wings are amazing! Burgers are huge! A kids menu burger is an adult size burger and fries! Good beer selection.
(5)Stacie M.
Wings the way wings should be! Take it from me, Three Dollar is the best of the best. My husband and I just ate Father's Day dinner at this location and we were incredibly pleased with the meal and service. We ordered 20 medium wings, all drums. They came out perfectly. Right temperature, right level of sauce, plump, juicy, crispy perfection. Our fries were great, too. I ordered squash casserole that tastes like an exquisitely cheesy dessert. Our server was Brittany. She was polite, attentive and kept our Diet Cokes full at all times. She took good care of us, joked around but most importantly made sure we were happy with everything. We're so glad this restaurant opened in our neck of the woods and will make this a regular haunt.
(5)Mac M.
Highly Unimpressed - First & Last(!) Time We went there this afternoon for a business meeting, knowing that it's not going to be the quietest place but expected the food to be a Whole lot better than it was. I had the Chicken & Cheese and my business partner have the Steak & Cheese sandwiches. The roll was 85% of the meal, had to pay Extra for grilled onions and the bread was cheap and not very tasty. Maybe the wings might be worth it but I'm not going to waste my money going there again to try.
(2)T. R.
FYI, I would give this place 3.5 stars if I could. This Three Dollar Cafe Jr. (I am not sure why it's a Jr. and not a Sr., LOL) is located in the former Loop Pizza Grill building, which they have made some changes to. They wisely put a nice canopy over the top patio so you don't fry in the summertime. They also reconfigured the inside to include a bar. At the same time, the place still has a rather industrial feel with metal poles and sheet metal siding. It's not what you'd call warm in terms of decor but if you want wings and a beer, you probably don't care anyway. The one thing I immediately noticed when I walked in was the lingering aroma of cigarette smoke. I am guessing smoking is allowed in the bar and it is evident. It is not a pleasant aroma to me but I am guessing they do this to attract more bar patrons. It looked like I was the first customer to walk in Wednesday for lunch. The hostess told me to sit anywhere and there were about six servers standing in smiling readiness. It was slightly comical but they all seemed pleasant and ready to serve. Britanie (sp?) came over right away to give me some menus and took my drink order while I waited for my friend. I made the mistake of sitting in the main open area, which is incredibly loud due to the TVs. I noticed many people wisely chose to sit in the front enclosed area and plan to sit there next time. It was difficult at times to hear my friend. I ordered the grouper sandwich on another Yelper's suggestion and was not disappointed. It is HUGE! I ended up taking it off the bun (which was nothing to write home about) and eating it that way. It tasted very fresh and had a light breading that was quite yummy. I would get this again for sure. The fries, on the other hand, were ho hum and tasted like they were out of a bag. My friend ordered a beef quesadilla without jalapenos. When it arrived, the jalapenos were in it anyway but my friend ate it anyway. She said she liked it despite the error. I must give kudos to Britanie (sp?) for taking good care of us. She got us refills promptly but didn't hover, which is a balance some servers don't know how to accomplish. She was upbeat and helpful. I'd love to have her as a server again. I am hopeful that Three Dollar Cafe does well and stays because this area needs a good dining option. Beyond Moe's, Galaxy Diner and S&S Cafeteria, it's just fast food miasma.
(3)Jessica M.
So, you know Bonquiqui from the MadTV skit? Yeah, that's the kind of servers you'll find here. Draggin their feet along, looking like they hate their jobs. If you don't even pretend to want to be here, what makes you think I'll wanna be here? Somehow I entrusted these people with my meal for the night, though. I'm really sitting here waiting on them to bring my change back. Been here a total of 2 hrs, 70% of the time waiting - waiting on a server to be assigned to us, waiting on our (not even hot) food, waiting on someone to acknowledge the fact I need a refill considering I'm annoying the people around me slurping from my empty cup.... Not to say I won't be back because I actually liked my food, but you best BELIEVE won't be dining in! At a later time I'm sure I'll edit this review for the actual food and be of some use to y'all but when customer service is key to me and you leave me unimpressed, y'all are getting a rant.
(2)Jillian H.
No, they aren't three dollars, but the wings at Three Dollar Cafe are sooooo freakin' good! Nothing fancy, just plain ol' chicken wings fried to hot and crispy perfection, juicy and tender on the inside, just the right amount of sauce, and the absolute BEST (no, seriously) best bleu cheese dressing for dipping. Yumm. I've only ever been to this location, and I've only ever had the wings. Trust me... they are perfect. My favourite wing joint in Atlanta. Trivia on Wednesday nights... bonus!
(5)Jenn K.
This place is hidden in a strip mall with a Planet Fitness. Nothing like piling on the guilt over that basket of schweet fries I just ate! Thanks, planet fitness. I'll just keep my wonderful steak and cheese sandwich to myself. The bun is WAY too big, but if I just scoop out the good stuff (beef, onions, mushrooms, swiss) and enjoy my steak fries, I'm a happy Camper. Good thing I was too busy chewing, because the music in this place is so loud, I couldn't carry on a conversation if I tried. The service is laid-back, but well-oiled. And rarely busy at lunch. Just turn down the music a skotch and Grandma Betty and I will thank you for it.
(3)Chris S.
Thee Dollar Cafe has definitely improved their service and I find it on a very short list of places I'll go for lunch - not just for the convenience of its location, but for the consistency of its menu and the friendliness of the staff. It's not Jean-Georges, but it hits the spot when I'm hungry and can't be bothered to make my own lunch.
(3)Krud D.
It is not a "real" Three Dollar Cafe.. it is a smaller one... I guess an "Express" Anyway... the fish sandwich is very good... but the Burger is sub-par. It is 2 or 3 thin patties on top of each other like Steak N Shake. The place is just OK.
(3)Dereke L.
In short review. Me and a buddy of mine went to watch some preseason football in one of the local spots. We randomly ended in 3 dollar cafe in Norcross while looking for good food and sports environment. I didn't know too much about the place so I decided to scale the menu. I am a health fanatic so on splurge days I try new spots while still staying in a healthy path. The grouper sandwich stood out to me. I ordered it blackened. I figured it would be a regular fish sandwich. NO. This was a superhero fish sandwich. The grouper engulfed the minimal bread that was under it. I ended up breaking it apart and eating like chicken tenders, trying not to look like a girly man. The flavor on the grouper was superb. The salty spiciness of the blackened flavor was near perfect...well for a cafe. The grouper was tender and cooked to where it was just starting to flake and was juicy. I highly recommend this sandwich. I don't really remember the bread and the tarter sauce was just OK. I order the house chips with my meal. My friend ordered the Philly cheese steak but it looked like it came from the frozen section. I would go back just for the Grouper Sandwich.
(4)Stefan A.
What a great time with friends and employees!! Great customer service with a smile and courtesy!! I want to send a shout out to ladi and heather for having the time to see what the customer wanted and was able to provide in a expedient time!! Was only ther for a hour and shall but it felt like all day with the customer service Thank you, Stefan aka Christopher Williams
(5)Gina S.
Cool place , drinks were good , my server Jeremy was great, but my wings weren't all that great the could of cook them longer and drained the grease I asked for mild with lemon pepper but instead got grease with lemon pepper. The drinks were good and so was the atmosphere as well as the service I may give them another try it says 3 dollar cafe but my bill was 100 bucks for two which wasn't bad at all considering the amount of drinks we ordered .
(3)Jennifer M.
Service is super hit and miss at this location! If we are lucky we get Eric and if not we wait!!!!! And wait!!!!! Cold beer and decent bar food for an OK price. Bathrooms are clean and typically crowd is local and friendly. We like it for Wed trivia
(2)Kim T.
I discovered this place thanks to my husband and this is my to go place everytime I'm craving for wings. The price is reasonable and the wings are good size. It is crunchy and saucy...just how I like it. The only thing I don't like is they are a bit skimpy on the ranch and they charge if you want more. It's a good place to chill, eat, and watch football (or anything else you're into). Staff are friendly and check up on you. There are a lot of items on the menu but I normally order hot/lemon pepper wings, fries, and sweet potato fries.
(4)Zack W.
This restaurant is no longer open. We drove to the address and it was not there. We called the phone number and it was no longer in working order.
(1)Shannon S.
As many times as I have been here, I have yet to be disappointed. Whether I'm stopping in for a drink at the bar, dinner with my son or hanging on the patio (weather permitting) with friends, every visit has been been great. Plenty of televisions with a plethora of sports showing. A variety of drink specials...The bartender (her name escapes me) makes amazing drinks and her dry wit is hilarious. And the food....oh man the FOOD! I have tried so many of their appetizers and entrees. My favorite so far are the fried mushrooms, fish tacos, hangover burger and the shrimp and grits. I'm salivating just thinking about it. This will always be my go to spot. It's so comfortable here
(5)Liz K.
Oh my... best fish sandwich I have ever eaten and it's just as good as takeout...they also have yummy chili fries. If u r in the area it's a must!
(5)Rob C.
I've had the wings and chicken sandwich. Both are excellent. Plus it's got tv's everywhere. Great place to watch the game and relax.
(4)Jabari M.
I decided to fall through here on a Saturday night because my intoxicated friend and my hungry girlfriend wanted a bite to to eat that wasn't fast food. This was the only place that we could find in striking distance of our household that met that quota. As we seated ourselves I couldn't help but notice that there were television's everywhere with college basketball and tennis on. Being a huge sports fan, I appreciated that. I enjoy consuming my eats while taking in a game or two or three or four. I also was made aware that they had a smoking section. This was a huge plus in my opinion because I didn't have to take in those fumes while I wasn't actually partaking in the activity. When we sat down we waited for about ten minutes before we had to ASK for a menu. I guess they thought that we were just digging the scene and didn't want to partake in any food or drinks!!! After perusing the menu I decided to get "The Augusta". It's a burger that is made with pimento cheese, old bay seasoning, and fried pickles. All of the ingredients tasted perfect together and it was cooked to a perfect medium. I would definitely get that every time I come back, if I ever do. Also It came with some fries. I believe it was about seven if I counted correctly. They were lukewarm at best. I scarfed 'em down because I normally eat from worst to best. (Don't ask)
(3)Kimberly B.
This was conveniently located nearby Mr. Cues billiards and since that pool hall was packed when my fiancé and I got there, we decided to try this restaurant out first. We've both have never been here before and my first thought was that the name of the place could've been a bit more creative. Aside from that, the inside atmosphere felt very alive to me. TV's everywhere, nice sized bar, high top tables, the right kind of decor, and an upstairs patio with TV's in there too. Our waiter was polite and informative on the menu. He made us good recommendations on both the foods and drinks. I ordered crispy fish tacos with guacamole on the side and my fiancé ordered the Cuban sandwich. It was so good! And they didn't skimp on the portion size either! For drinks, we got TicTacs which was strong yet didn't taste like it was; my fiancé said they really did remind him of Tic Tacs Haha. I also asked for a SPICY drink and the bartender made something with Absolut Cilantro and spicy it was! Seriously, that's my favorite drink right now. If you like michelada beer, you'd love that drink too. Overall, I was wowed by everything! Customer service, atmosphere, drinks, & food! I definitely recommend this place!
(5)Sandy M.
Jeremy, our server is legit the shiz nizz.. Am I allowed to say that? The drinks are always so amazing here. Food is good. But yes the drinks are amazing!
(5)Rhett W.
Food is usually 4 or 5 stars for bar food. Wings are awesome. It's the music. For duck's sake, nsync and backstreet boys for a whole hour. Come on. It's not the 90s. They died quickly as did the music. especially for a sports bar. Come the duck on.
(3)MoMo S.
Food is the best bang for your buck in the area thus far! They always have great beer and mixed drink specials to cater to whatever my craving. My go-to place when I just wanna get out of the house
(4)Juan S.
We had a lunch there. Nice environment. You can eat outside or inside. We two people order 10 pieces of chicken wings (half lemon pepper, happy mango) and a Reuben sandwich. It is a lot of food for $20. We finished everything!!! We both liked it a lot, especially the mango spicy chicken wings tastes great! Will definitely come back and recommend to others.
(5)Zewditu D.
Nuts and bolts: Went to weekday lunch with a friend. Note that they say they have the best wings in Atlanta- though I am not a big wing person so I did not try them. Pros: Plenty of parking is available. A number of good options on the menu. Neutral: I order a burger and it was just average. Cons: The service was not very good at all. Also, it took a long time to get our food. We thought this was going to be a great spot to grab a quick lunch, but not so much. They lost a star due to the service. Otherwise, it would have rated just the food 3 stars. Take home: I would be willing to try it again when I have more time set aside for lunch.
(2)Ashley J.
What a terrible place! We ordered a drink (after a while of waiting for our server) and some food. GROSS. The wings were AWFUL, and my "chicken" salad sandwich was not chicken. I'm so unsure of what it was. It tasted like eggs and red onions. I sent it back. The atmosphere it old, stale, and kind of dirty. I would NEVER come back here
(1)Candace L.
Can you say awesome wings?! The reason i only give you 3 stars is because the building itself feels old - has a smokey feel even though you cant smoke inside, and is a plain sports bar - which is just not my style. However, love that there are so many flavors of the wings - and they are cheap - great wing and football place!
(3)Adree O.
I love the Three Dollar Location. I am kinda regular in this location. the wings and nachos are great. Gotta try the fish tacos. I know the servers and the food and drinks are good.
(5)Thomas L.
The Three Dollar Café is a fairly standard sports bar with several locations throughout the Atlanta area. The one I visit most often is the Chamblee-Tucker (in the same shopping center as Kroger, where Loop Pizza was once) location though much in this review could apply to all of them. The appearance of the interior is decent enough. Given that is location was fairly recently built it doesn't look dated but it also lacks the charm of the quite less fancy original. One thing I must comment on is the temperature. It has been distinctly warm, uncomfortably so, during my last two visits. There is a dining area with high tops in the bar area, another facing outward at the parking lot, and outdoor seating is available on the roof. The view isn't so great, but on a cool fall or spring night it isn't so bad. The food is fairly typical sports bar food - burgers, chicken fingers and wings, a few different types of sandwiches and so on. I nearly always order the chicken fingers. They are quite good, the sauce is tasty and I particularly enjoyed the chunky blue cheese dressing. It is usually served with steak fries, which are quite unremarkable. A French Dip is available and is good, but not great. I did enjoy the homemade potato chips served with a hot blue cheese dip poured on top. The beer selection is fairly decent. It looked as if there may have been 20 or more beers on tap. The pricing here in range with other area bars. The service can be a bit slow. There certainly isn't any sense of urgency among the wait staff. It's not terrible, but about what one expect in a typical sports bar. It's certainly worth a shot if you live in the area, want to watch the game over beer and wings and don't expect to be blown away. Three stars for food. Three stars for service. Three stars for atmosphere. Pros: Decent bar food, decently priced, nice beer selection. Cons: Lackadaisical service and wait staff. Verdict: Recommended.
(3)Mario B.
Worst service ever it was our first time at this location and we will Never come back we waited 30 minutes just to get our drinks one hour for 20 wings we asked for some extra sauce and ketchup waiter never came back to check on our table
(1)Nancy R.
For bar food, this place is good! This place may be a little tight but with two floors, great food, and decent prices, you can't go wrong. This was a pizza joint a while back so it was a nice change. FOOD: For dinner I had the Grouper Sandwich which is a very large piece of crispy breaded fried grouper on toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. With a side of tartar and steak fries, it was a great meal! Since the fish was so big, I had to take half of it home.
(4)Amanda L.
Decent food, pretty awful service. They never seem to have it fully together in there.
(2)Darin P.
I have lived in this area four years now and have been a regular since Three Dollar opened its doors. They have had their initial growing pains as any new establishment will but they have weathered the storm by remaining diligent in becoming not only a mainstay but a pretty cool place to indulge in very good wings and a nice menu of unique bar food as well as the staples all bars should carry. The staff has impressed me from the start and remain very customer friendly in their approach whether they are meeting you for the first time or greeting you as a repeat customer. I highly recommend this Sports Bar/Restaurant!!
(5)Alexandra N.
If I could give this place less than one star I would. We sat for 20 minutes before walking out due to a lack of service. We were greeted and given waters to start and then noticed our server watching the games near the bar and joking with other servers. The place was not full by any means and he could easily see our table from where he was sitting. Perhaps he turned around to watch us walk out. Who knows?
(1)K L.
Stopped in for a drink on Saturday afternoon. They were running drink specials. 2 dollar stout and 3 dollar pints of sweetwater 420. Service was quick. My fried mushrooms were tasty. The dipping sauce was good. Nice combination of horseradish with a taste of honey mustard. A shot of Jameson was a little on the expensive side though. This fit the bill of what I was looking for in a relaxed afternoon happy hour.
(3)Bill B.
Well, use to go to the one on pharr rd this is not the same but still a good stop. The wings were good the beer was cold tvs out the wazo service was good, what the hell works for me.
(3)Robert M.
Went here the other night for a late dinner, which can be problematic in most Atlanta neighborhoods. I ventured out at around 9:30PM. Most restaurants (outside the perimeter ones that do not serve alcohol) close at between 8:30PM to 10PM. So at 9:30PM you should concentrate on bars and pubs which tend to stay open late, especially on weekend nights (this was a Tuesday night). I walked in and sat down but it seemed as if no one either cared or took notice. I was hungry and impatient and after five minutes walked out. I walked around the strip mall / shopping plaza and found no viable alternatives. So I proceeded to walk to a nearby diner and discovered it was closing at 10PM (and the time at that point was around 9:50PM) so I opted to return to 3 Dollar Cafe. I am glad I did. The menu is relatively limited to a few items per category - which can be a good thing. But the menu design is lousy; it is hard to read in a darkened restaurant. I dealt with the awful menu design and opted for the Southwest Chicken Salad. My salad was basically a huge bed of romaine lettuce, black beans, tortilla chip strips, diced tomatoes, cold grilled chicken, and a side of Cowboy Dressing (but I opted for Blue Cheese instead). The salad itself was average but the dressings made up for that. Though nothing special unto itself, it is a huge salad - perhaps enough for two people to share. And the dressing serving / servings on the side are huge also. When the chef / cook delivered it to my table, he said something like, "You know you messed up, right?" He then explained that the Cowboy dressing is phenomenal: homemade ranch mixed with a famous gourmet sweet barbecue sauce. I think he said it was called something like Sweet Baby Ray's Famous Sauce. The guy wasn't lying. He brought me a whole serving of it to try (in addition to the Blue Cheese). It was excellent. So was the Blue Cheese Dressing but perhaps that is to be expected because this place specializes in Buffalo Wings. Perhaps this place really deserves 3.5 stars but on this visit I will go with four.
(4)John E.
First chance to hit the Three Dollar Cafe which recently opened at the Embry Hills Shopping Center on Chamblee-Tucker Road. Originally slated for a spot across from Kroger, instead the restaurant has opened in the prior Loop Pizza spot next to Mr Que's Billiards and Burgers (to the right). Tonight, a Friday evening, we walked up to a relatively busy restaurant at 8:30 PM where we were greeted at the door and told to sit anywhere we would like. The server was very attentive and placed both our drink and food order promptly. We went for the wings (hot) - I've had same at other locations and thought they were the highlight of the meal - much better than those at Cafe Hot Wing to the left of Mr Que's (better, because for the same price you get much bigger wings). The wings were definitely 4 stars, possibly 4.5. "Hot" wasn't so hot that it took your breath away but still spicy, hot and delicious. This will become my favorite local place for wings. We also ordered the Reuben sandwich, which I thought average (we asked for both mustard and thousand island on the side and got neither) - the Reuben was served on marbled bread instead of rye. It was also cold in the center so it should have been heated for another minute before being sent out. It came with steak fries (loved those!) and a squash casserole (which was good but a bit on the sweet side). I'd rate the sandwich 3 stars. The main dining room is very noisy - sit in the enclosed space in the front which is less so (you do have huge flat panels to distract you though). A manager came by more than once to ask how we liked the food, as did our server (she was really sweet). We really liked the Loop that was here before - not so much for the food but for the convenience as both an eatery and a meeting place. I think Three Dollar Cafe will do quite well here.
(4)Lisa C.
Had such a wonderful time here and will be back! The service was great! I wish I could remember her name. She was friendly and personable, just the right recipe to having a good time. She helped us select our food and her choice of the Grouper sandwich was right on point. The serving size was large enough to serve two people but I must have been hungry because I ate the whole thing. It was also an added bonus having our food delivered by the chef. The drinks were good as well. You can't beat $3 drinks anywhere. I love the fact that they have outdoor seating, located upstairs. So while you eat you're overlooking the balcony and enjoying what little bit of scenery they have. It overlooks in to a parking lot, not much to look at but nice nonetheless. It has an overhead so you don't have to worry about the sun beating you to death.
(5)Chelsea T.
I was greeted as soon as I entered and given menus and service shortly after being seated. The food was fresh and brought out in a quick manner. My server was super nice and gave great suggestions.
(5)Brian K.
Three Dollar Cafe offers quick, inexpensive American fare in a casual, clean environment. Food: Three Dollar Cafe specializes in American cuisine, including soup, salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The portions are quite large, but can be deceiving. On my last visit, I ordered the pecan salad, which was mostly greens and little, if any, pecans. Nonetheless, all the ingredients were fresh. Service: Service is prompt and friendly, even during the busy lunch hour. On the one occasion I dined here, the hostess promptly directed us to seat ourselves and the waitress arrived shortly thereafter. Atmosphere: The atmosphere of this place is somewhat reminiscent of a sports bar with a contemporary twist. Clientele is diverse, but was mostly comprised of professionals on their lunch break. Price: Fairly inexpensive. Most entrees were less than $10. Other: The only thing that irked me about this place was the cigarette machine sitting in full view near the bar. It just gave me a seedy vibe and seemed bizarre, particularly considering a sizable proportion of the patrons of this place are coming from the nearby CDC campus.
(3)Zandra Z.
One of my favorite sports bar hangouts....the most amazing Cheese stix! Service is okay. I enjoy the atmosphere
(2)Latricia H.
Can be rather hit or miss sometimes, but the food is normally good, and the staff is friendly. i like the environment, they always have tvs on, and there seems to always be a crowd.
(4)Lam H.
So I'm updating my review of Three Dollar Cafe Jr. here because the service these days is lousy. Even when not busy, the service is painfully slow-- especially considering I usually just order a beer or two. Also, on the rare opportunity that I do order the wings, they are terrible. Steer clear of this place if you value good food and/or good service.
(1)Lyn P.
Been three times since they first opened and they've gotten much better! Waitstaff is very friendly, personable, and attentive. I always get the chicken wings which are very good.
(3)Shea B.
Glad they put this business in the area. It's great to pop in and get a drink and watch the games on their numerous tvs. I have had the wings and chicken fingers and they were good. The bartenders are findly and very socialable. I have always gotten very good service. I am waiting for Spring to roll around so I can enjoy their upstairs patio area.
(4)Antonio H.
A friend and I went here for lunch. We ordered the wings, which are not the best, the wing restaurant next to there's are a lot better. I also do not like that you have to order fries separate. A few days later my friend looked her check, and found out that we were charged 25 cents for each one of our waters. This is first time ever that I've went to a restaurant and had to pay for our waters. Will not go back again. Please! Please! check your checks before you pay
(1)Kelly L.
This was the only non fast food restaurant near the movie theatre we could find. I thought, "I remember going to 3 Dollar Cafe back in the day, let's do it!" Weeellll, it was pretty yucky. Next time we go see a movie at the Hollywood 24, we'll do dinner in modern civilization and then go out there. It's such a weird area, you feel like you're in some really trashy movie. Anyway, I'm not making sense. Bottom line, I won't be back.
(1)Michael H.
Watch your credit card statement, I was charged for more than what I tipped. I don't know if the particular waitress that waited on us was just careless with entry at the end of the night or dishonest but overcharged nonetheless. Other than that, the food was ok.
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