Clayton Cafe

HOURS:
Sun-Tues 11am – 3pm • Thrs – 11am – 3pm • Fri-Sat 8am – 8pm

50 N Main St, Clayton, GA 30525 • info@theclaytoncafega.com(706) 212-2233

What People Are Saying

Clayton Cafe
5.0
Based on 20 reviews
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Stacy Holden
Stacy Holden
16:36 05 Oct 21
AMAZING home cooked food! The onion rings are hand battered, the sweet potato fries had cinnamon super delicious!... Everything on our plates were excellent. Expect a large plate and to be extremely full. Our waitress Cheyenne was AWESOME, we never had to ask for refills. She took very good care of us. Definitely recommend this place! They were packed even on a rainy day!read more
Dragon Claw
Dragon Claw
19:49 02 Oct 21
Frist time being there on our 1 yr wedding anniversary. People were nice and friendly. Food was delish. Will be coming... back for more.read more
Sora
Sora
11:44 30 Sep 21
really good food, what makes it even better is eating after hiking, very filling and dont even get me started on the... dessert, i couldnt get enough it was so good, as i understand it a portion of the veggies here are locally sourced from the farms near by, i would drive back 3 hours just to eat here againread more
Thunder
Thunder
15:39 27 Sep 21
If you find yourself in clayton, GA, you need to come to this restaurant. The atmosphere reminds you of home with the... friendliest staff and dishes from your grandma's cupboard. The food is simple, southern, and delicious! There's always a crowd and if you care for good food, you'd best be a part of the crowd. My grandmother, Emily Treftz, always wanted to take me here. Unfortunately she passed before she could. I went with my wife 2 years ago, and upon one bite of their food I knew why grandma always raved about the Clayton Cafe.read more
Tom Johnston
Tom Johnston
01:14 14 Sep 21
Good food and friendly service at fair prices
Michael Masters
Michael Masters
19:23 07 Sep 21
Hands down ! Just how granny makes it ! Without a doubt we will stop by every casino trip
Amy Osborn
Amy Osborn
00:04 06 Sep 21
This is a gem of a place! It was our first time there and if we are ever up in that area again, we will be back!!
Vince Taylor
Vince Taylor
12:25 04 Sep 21
Travel wrighter and travel infuencer
Dorothy Rhodes
Dorothy Rhodes
23:48 29 Aug 21
Never fails. Consistently great.
Christian Pruitt
Christian Pruitt
01:26 24 Aug 21
Always great food and great staff!!
Courtney T.
Courtney T.
00:41 11 Aug 21
Phenomenal food and fast and friendly service what more can you ask for?
Monty Shaw
Monty Shaw
20:29 07 Aug 21
Tim Carson
Tim Carson
13:48 27 Jul 21
There are a few great restaurants to consider while looking for places to eat in downtown Clayton. But if you don’t... choose the Clayton Cafe, you will certainly regret it! While the entrees are absolutely phenomenal, every single side item they serve is done perfectly! Even if you get the vegetable plate, you will not be dissatisfied. And don’t forget to leave room for their fresh baked desserts! Everything is top notch here! Friendly service, amazing food, welcoming market attached with ice cream for the kids - this place can’t be beat in downtown Clayton.read more
Keith Pickett
Keith Pickett
23:33 22 Jul 21
Dropped in with my wife and three kids. Great atmosphere and very clean. Our waitress was very good and knows the menu.... I had the Wow burger with a side of Mac n Cheese. My wife had the Country Fried steak with sawmill gravy, mashed potatoes/gravy, and the Squash casserole plus the cheese biscuit. The kids had chicken tenders, salad w/ shrimp, and cheeseburger with fries. My Wow burger was awesome. It had a cooked-to-perfection burger patty with fried green tomato, bacon, pimento cheese, and comeback sauce to top. The bun appears to be a brioche. It all works well together and is a great combination of flavors. It ranks as one of my top 5 burgers. The Mac n Cheese is some of the best I’ve ever had. My wife enjoyed her Country fried steak as well as her sides. The star of the show was the squash casserole. There were no complaints from the kids regarding their meals as evidenced by the empty plates. Overall, we love this place and will definitely be back.read more
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Clayton Cafe
4.5
Based on 113 Reviews
Benjamin H.
Benjamin H.
2024-04-14 16:28:48
We don't live too far from Clayton and once every few months we eat at this nice little restaurant. Images of Walt Disney is displayed on a wall from when a... read more
Amanda K.
Amanda K.
2024-04-06 12:57:36
Wonderful place to eat! Wish the cafe was open every night, but understand why they are not! Have not had anything bad to eat here. read more
Pamela K.
Pamela K.
2024-03-23 20:53:40
Vegetable plate tastes like everything is out of a can. Staff needs to be better trained for customers who may have food sensitivities. I would not come... read more
C T.
C T.
2024-02-26 08:47:45
What an amazing lunch! I had the fried chicken plate--delicious!!! The servers were outstanding and kind to sit our group together. I loved having NO... read more
Loretta L.
Loretta L.
2024-02-22 18:19:51
Cute place! Delicious sweet tea. The best fried green tomatoes I've ever had. Service was great! read more
Scott B.
Scott B.
2024-02-13 14:05:37
Awesome food. Grilled livers were amazing and portion was huge. Sides are good. Wife had fried chicken and it was crispy good.Highly recommended. read more
Karen L.
Karen L.
2024-02-10 04:58:27
My favorite stop in north Georgia! Always excellent food and wonderful friendly service!! Typically I find something I like on a menu and order it every... read more
Jaime F.
Jaime F.
2024-01-14 16:08:24
Our new favorite place to eat in Clayton! The food was delicious and the service great. We were a party of 6 and everyone was happy with their meal. We... read more
Leslie S.
Leslie S.
2024-01-03 04:44:18
Cute little restaurant in the mountains. We've been there a couple of time and haven't been disappointed. The service is friendly and the food is good. read more
Diana A.
Diana A.
2023-11-05 12:23:35
Loved the atmosphere, food, service & shopping!I will definitely go again. It was a great ending to out day out. read more
Drew T.
Drew T.
2023-11-03 14:35:19
We are a visiting team from North Carolina playing Rabun Gap-Nacoochee school. We fed the visiting team from this restaurant/ cafe, food was amazing, hot... read more
Corinna F.
Corinna F.
2023-10-20 13:26:25
Krista made a great recommendation! I went with the fried chicken, black-eyed peas, and hash brown casserole. Pecan truffle cake for dessert. Home cooked... read more
Janet M.
Janet M.
2023-10-18 13:22:38
We eat here all the time. Love the food good southern cooking. Service is always good. They have a great variety of sides. read more
Scott T.
Scott T.
2023-10-13 08:58:17
My fish haddock lunch special was excellent. The sweet corn nuggets were hot, sweet and crispy. The onion rings were the best I have had in years. Service... read more
Scot F.
Scot F.
2023-10-07 05:32:28
Can be a wait on busy time,but food is exceptional and well worth it! Smiling faces. Definitely will be back! read more
Angela R.
Angela R.
2023-08-01 15:32:46
Good ole fashioned country cooking. Great selection of vegetables, which is what we all ate. Lots of main meat choices, but we didn't try any. Fried green... read more
Stacie C.
Stacie C.
2023-07-18 14:10:27
Yummy baked goods! The inside is very cute! We stopped for pastries and cookies to go! Noticed they have salads and sandwiches to go if you are headed for a... read more
Julie P.
Julie P.
2023-07-09 18:58:10
Decor was so cute and very a la small town Main Street. Bathrooms were clean which means the kitchen was most likely clean.Loved that the restaurant was... read more
Mark L.
Mark L.
2023-06-26 14:19:31
This is a lovely cafe in downtown Clayton. Only has street parking, although we had no problem at about 1:00 pm. We had a 15 minute wait, so be prepared,... read more
Jessica S.
Jessica S.
2023-05-09 12:59:34
I love to visit Clayton GA and every time I do, a meal at Clayton Cafe and a visit to their Market is a must! The food is everything you want it to be and... read more
Sm M.
Sm M.
2023-05-07 18:04:00
This place is really neat! The café area, store area, and restaurant were all great. Our waitress was very nice and helpful and the food was tasty. I would... read more
Hairy D.
Hairy D.
2023-04-20 11:19:13
Waited over a 1/2 hr to be seated. People came in after us, and were seated right away. No where does it state that you can call ahead, and walk in the door... read more
Missy S.
Missy S.
2023-04-11 19:33:29
Surprisingly good food. We needed some takeout to bring to our Airbnb and I'm so glad we chose Clayton Cafe because they had really fun options. I got the... read more
Dee Dee G.
Dee Dee G.
2023-04-02 15:02:17
Loved this place! Everything about it was perfect! The food, the service, the servers, the music. We weren't rushed or pushed to leave to turn the table... read more
Todd L.
Todd L.
2023-03-30 15:06:57
Great service and food. Atmosphere is nice also. Can't go wrong with the fried chicken. All the sides are good. I especially like the casserole sides. The... read more
Suzanne S.
Suzanne S.
2023-03-04 06:29:33
Charming place, good and service is excellent! Daily lunch plates are amazing! I had the Black Rock Chicken, it was delicious! read more
Debbie L.
Debbie L.
2023-01-12 17:20:45
Wow... isn't enough for this place! Let me start saying that the staff was the most warming , sweet and thoughtful ladies ever. The place is super cute it... read more
Adam W.
Adam W.
2023-01-05 14:17:11
The food and service is phenomenal, loving, welcoming atmosphere. It's biggest flaws are A: it closes at 3 PM most days, and B: if they are busy, it can... read more
Rj P.
Rj P.
2022-11-26 23:34:29
The food is delicious especially the biscuits, fried tomatoes and steak. The service from the lady with pink fannypack was great too. There's also an... read more
Tim N.
Tim N.
2022-09-09 12:31:43
This looks like what my imagination might have of the Bluebird Diner from The Andy Griffith show. It is clean, homey, a bit rustic and is decorated with... read more
Rob M.
Rob M.
2022-07-02 13:08:14
Food? Excellent... as in excellent enough to purchase the $40 cookbook excellent. Atmosphere? Excellent Server's? Amazing! Company culture? EXTREMELY... read more
Dennis C.
Dennis C.
2022-06-04 10:07:00
Since it was a Tuesday a lot of places to eat we're closed except The Clayton Cafe. The food was very good. Burgers were excellent as were the onion rings.... read more
Molly L.
Molly L.
2022-05-09 19:10:37
We were passing through Clayton on our way to Greenville and decided to stop in this cute little town for lunch. Clayton cafe was one of the first places we... read more
Chloe S.
Chloe S.
2022-04-01 10:25:21
18 months. I have had a home here for 18 months and have never gone to the Clayton Cafe. Then we hear it may be gone forever! But luckily it has a rebirth... read more
Stacey S.
Stacey S.
2022-03-12 19:07:44
This is a must when we come to Clayton, each time we try something different and have yet to be disappointed. Everything we have tried has been absolutely... read more
John A.
John A.
2022-01-17 16:15:58
Driving home from Blairsville we decided to grab lunch in Clayton. We are so glad we did! Clayton Cafe was amazing! Quaint and cozy, just what we were... read more
Diane N.
Diane N.
2021-09-19 14:21:11
Another great lunch at Clayton Cafe. This popular restaurant keeps everything moving smoothly with their "text you when your table is ready" system.... read more
Sara H.
Sara H.
2021-08-26 02:05:36
I've been coming to Clayton for years and cannot believe I haven't eaten here sooner. We called in an order for pick up, 2 caprese chicken sandwiches and a... read more
Diane N.
Diane N.
2021-08-13 13:29:28
Wow. We have lived here for three years and have just now found the Clayton Cafe. I assure you this is now our favorite casual eatery. We had lunch on a... read more
Dixie B.
Dixie B.
2021-05-31 05:06:43
I enjoy visiting this little cafe in downtown Clayton, Georgia.They have specials boards posted on the walls, showing the daily casseroles and vegetables.... read more
Judi H.
Judi H.
2021-05-20 12:52:20
Amazing. Fried green tomatoes are best ever. The casseroles are a must try. Had taste of grits casserole and full servings of cauliflower and pineapple... read more
Barb D.
Barb D.
2020-11-28 20:56:09
Well this is probably the most happening spot in the small town of Clayton Georgia and I can see why! It's such a cute, local place and has something for... read more
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What People Are Saying

Clayton Cafe
Clayton Cafe
5.0
Based on 20 reviews
powered by Google
Stacy Holden
Stacy Holden
16:36 05 Oct 21
AMAZING home cooked food! The onion rings are hand battered, the sweet potato fries had cinnamon super delicious!... Everything on our plates were excellent. Expect a large plate and to be extremely full. Our waitress Cheyenne was AWESOME, we never had to ask for refills. She took very good care of us. Definitely recommend this place! They were packed even on a rainy day!read more
Dragon Claw
Dragon Claw
19:49 02 Oct 21
Frist time being there on our 1 yr wedding anniversary. People were nice and friendly. Food was delish. Will be coming... back for more.read more
Sora
Sora
11:44 30 Sep 21
really good food, what makes it even better is eating after hiking, very filling and dont even get me started on the... dessert, i couldnt get enough it was so good, as i understand it a portion of the veggies here are locally sourced from the farms near by, i would drive back 3 hours just to eat here againread more
Thunder
Thunder
15:39 27 Sep 21
If you find yourself in clayton, GA, you need to come to this restaurant. The atmosphere reminds you of home with the... friendliest staff and dishes from your grandma's cupboard. The food is simple, southern, and delicious! There's always a crowd and if you care for good food, you'd best be a part of the crowd. My grandmother, Emily Treftz, always wanted to take me here. Unfortunately she passed before she could. I went with my wife 2 years ago, and upon one bite of their food I knew why grandma always raved about the Clayton Cafe.read more
Tom Johnston
Tom Johnston
01:14 14 Sep 21
Good food and friendly service at fair prices
Michael Masters
Michael Masters
19:23 07 Sep 21
Hands down ! Just how granny makes it ! Without a doubt we will stop by every casino trip
Amy Osborn
Amy Osborn
00:04 06 Sep 21
This is a gem of a place! It was our first time there and if we are ever up in that area again, we will be back!!
Vince Taylor
Vince Taylor
12:25 04 Sep 21
Travel wrighter and travel infuencer
Dorothy Rhodes
Dorothy Rhodes
23:48 29 Aug 21
Never fails. Consistently great.
Christian Pruitt
Christian Pruitt
01:26 24 Aug 21
Always great food and great staff!!
Courtney T.
Courtney T.
00:41 11 Aug 21
Phenomenal food and fast and friendly service what more can you ask for?
Monty Shaw
Monty Shaw
20:29 07 Aug 21
Tim Carson
Tim Carson
13:48 27 Jul 21
There are a few great restaurants to consider while looking for places to eat in downtown Clayton. But if you don’t... choose the Clayton Cafe, you will certainly regret it! While the entrees are absolutely phenomenal, every single side item they serve is done perfectly! Even if you get the vegetable plate, you will not be dissatisfied. And don’t forget to leave room for their fresh baked desserts! Everything is top notch here! Friendly service, amazing food, welcoming market attached with ice cream for the kids - this place can’t be beat in downtown Clayton.read more
Keith Pickett
Keith Pickett
23:33 22 Jul 21
Dropped in with my wife and three kids. Great atmosphere and very clean. Our waitress was very good and knows the menu.... I had the Wow burger with a side of Mac n Cheese. My wife had the Country Fried steak with sawmill gravy, mashed potatoes/gravy, and the Squash casserole plus the cheese biscuit. The kids had chicken tenders, salad w/ shrimp, and cheeseburger with fries. My Wow burger was awesome. It had a cooked-to-perfection burger patty with fried green tomato, bacon, pimento cheese, and comeback sauce to top. The bun appears to be a brioche. It all works well together and is a great combination of flavors. It ranks as one of my top 5 burgers. The Mac n Cheese is some of the best I’ve ever had. My wife enjoyed her Country fried steak as well as her sides. The star of the show was the squash casserole. There were no complaints from the kids regarding their meals as evidenced by the empty plates. Overall, we love this place and will definitely be back.read more
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Clayton Cafe
4.5
Based on 113 Reviews
Benjamin H.
Benjamin H.
2024-04-14 16:28:48
We don't live too far from Clayton and once every few months we eat at this nice little restaurant. Images of Walt Disney is displayed on a wall from when a... read more
Amanda K.
Amanda K.
2024-04-06 12:57:36
Wonderful place to eat! Wish the cafe was open every night, but understand why they are not! Have not had anything bad to eat here. read more
Pamela K.
Pamela K.
2024-03-23 20:53:40
Vegetable plate tastes like everything is out of a can. Staff needs to be better trained for customers who may have food sensitivities. I would not come... read more
C T.
C T.
2024-02-26 08:47:45
What an amazing lunch! I had the fried chicken plate--delicious!!! The servers were outstanding and kind to sit our group together. I loved having NO... read more
Loretta L.
Loretta L.
2024-02-22 18:19:51
Cute place! Delicious sweet tea. The best fried green tomatoes I've ever had. Service was great! read more
Scott B.
Scott B.
2024-02-13 14:05:37
Awesome food. Grilled livers were amazing and portion was huge. Sides are good. Wife had fried chicken and it was crispy good.Highly recommended. read more
Karen L.
Karen L.
2024-02-10 04:58:27
My favorite stop in north Georgia! Always excellent food and wonderful friendly service!! Typically I find something I like on a menu and order it every... read more
Jaime F.
Jaime F.
2024-01-14 16:08:24
Our new favorite place to eat in Clayton! The food was delicious and the service great. We were a party of 6 and everyone was happy with their meal. We... read more
Leslie S.
Leslie S.
2024-01-03 04:44:18
Cute little restaurant in the mountains. We've been there a couple of time and haven't been disappointed. The service is friendly and the food is good. read more
Diana A.
Diana A.
2023-11-05 12:23:35
Loved the atmosphere, food, service & shopping!I will definitely go again. It was a great ending to out day out. read more
Drew T.
Drew T.
2023-11-03 14:35:19
We are a visiting team from North Carolina playing Rabun Gap-Nacoochee school. We fed the visiting team from this restaurant/ cafe, food was amazing, hot... read more
Corinna F.
Corinna F.
2023-10-20 13:26:25
Krista made a great recommendation! I went with the fried chicken, black-eyed peas, and hash brown casserole. Pecan truffle cake for dessert. Home cooked... read more
Janet M.
Janet M.
2023-10-18 13:22:38
We eat here all the time. Love the food good southern cooking. Service is always good. They have a great variety of sides. read more
Scott T.
Scott T.
2023-10-13 08:58:17
My fish haddock lunch special was excellent. The sweet corn nuggets were hot, sweet and crispy. The onion rings were the best I have had in years. Service... read more
Scot F.
Scot F.
2023-10-07 05:32:28
Can be a wait on busy time,but food is exceptional and well worth it! Smiling faces. Definitely will be back! read more
Angela R.
Angela R.
2023-08-01 15:32:46
Good ole fashioned country cooking. Great selection of vegetables, which is what we all ate. Lots of main meat choices, but we didn't try any. Fried green... read more
Stacie C.
Stacie C.
2023-07-18 14:10:27
Yummy baked goods! The inside is very cute! We stopped for pastries and cookies to go! Noticed they have salads and sandwiches to go if you are headed for a... read more
Julie P.
Julie P.
2023-07-09 18:58:10
Decor was so cute and very a la small town Main Street. Bathrooms were clean which means the kitchen was most likely clean.Loved that the restaurant was... read more
Mark L.
Mark L.
2023-06-26 14:19:31
This is a lovely cafe in downtown Clayton. Only has street parking, although we had no problem at about 1:00 pm. We had a 15 minute wait, so be prepared,... read more
Jessica S.
Jessica S.
2023-05-09 12:59:34
I love to visit Clayton GA and every time I do, a meal at Clayton Cafe and a visit to their Market is a must! The food is everything you want it to be and... read more
Sm M.
Sm M.
2023-05-07 18:04:00
This place is really neat! The café area, store area, and restaurant were all great. Our waitress was very nice and helpful and the food was tasty. I would... read more
Hairy D.
Hairy D.
2023-04-20 11:19:13
Waited over a 1/2 hr to be seated. People came in after us, and were seated right away. No where does it state that you can call ahead, and walk in the door... read more
Missy S.
Missy S.
2023-04-11 19:33:29
Surprisingly good food. We needed some takeout to bring to our Airbnb and I'm so glad we chose Clayton Cafe because they had really fun options. I got the... read more
Dee Dee G.
Dee Dee G.
2023-04-02 15:02:17
Loved this place! Everything about it was perfect! The food, the service, the servers, the music. We weren't rushed or pushed to leave to turn the table... read more
Todd L.
Todd L.
2023-03-30 15:06:57
Great service and food. Atmosphere is nice also. Can't go wrong with the fried chicken. All the sides are good. I especially like the casserole sides. The... read more
Suzanne S.
Suzanne S.
2023-03-04 06:29:33
Charming place, good and service is excellent! Daily lunch plates are amazing! I had the Black Rock Chicken, it was delicious! read more
Debbie L.
Debbie L.
2023-01-12 17:20:45
Wow... isn't enough for this place! Let me start saying that the staff was the most warming , sweet and thoughtful ladies ever. The place is super cute it... read more
Adam W.
Adam W.
2023-01-05 14:17:11
The food and service is phenomenal, loving, welcoming atmosphere. It's biggest flaws are A: it closes at 3 PM most days, and B: if they are busy, it can... read more
Rj P.
Rj P.
2022-11-26 23:34:29
The food is delicious especially the biscuits, fried tomatoes and steak. The service from the lady with pink fannypack was great too. There's also an... read more
Tim N.
Tim N.
2022-09-09 12:31:43
This looks like what my imagination might have of the Bluebird Diner from The Andy Griffith show. It is clean, homey, a bit rustic and is decorated with... read more
Rob M.
Rob M.
2022-07-02 13:08:14
Food? Excellent... as in excellent enough to purchase the $40 cookbook excellent. Atmosphere? Excellent Server's? Amazing! Company culture? EXTREMELY... read more
Dennis C.
Dennis C.
2022-06-04 10:07:00
Since it was a Tuesday a lot of places to eat we're closed except The Clayton Cafe. The food was very good. Burgers were excellent as were the onion rings.... read more
Molly L.
Molly L.
2022-05-09 19:10:37
We were passing through Clayton on our way to Greenville and decided to stop in this cute little town for lunch. Clayton cafe was one of the first places we... read more
Chloe S.
Chloe S.
2022-04-01 10:25:21
18 months. I have had a home here for 18 months and have never gone to the Clayton Cafe. Then we hear it may be gone forever! But luckily it has a rebirth... read more
Stacey S.
Stacey S.
2022-03-12 19:07:44
This is a must when we come to Clayton, each time we try something different and have yet to be disappointed. Everything we have tried has been absolutely... read more
John A.
John A.
2022-01-17 16:15:58
Driving home from Blairsville we decided to grab lunch in Clayton. We are so glad we did! Clayton Cafe was amazing! Quaint and cozy, just what we were... read more
Diane N.
Diane N.
2021-09-19 14:21:11
Another great lunch at Clayton Cafe. This popular restaurant keeps everything moving smoothly with their "text you when your table is ready" system.... read more
Sara H.
Sara H.
2021-08-26 02:05:36
I've been coming to Clayton for years and cannot believe I haven't eaten here sooner. We called in an order for pick up, 2 caprese chicken sandwiches and a... read more
Diane N.
Diane N.
2021-08-13 13:29:28
Wow. We have lived here for three years and have just now found the Clayton Cafe. I assure you this is now our favorite casual eatery. We had lunch on a... read more
Dixie B.
Dixie B.
2021-05-31 05:06:43
I enjoy visiting this little cafe in downtown Clayton, Georgia.They have specials boards posted on the walls, showing the daily casseroles and vegetables.... read more
Judi H.
Judi H.
2021-05-20 12:52:20
Amazing. Fried green tomatoes are best ever. The casseroles are a must try. Had taste of grits casserole and full servings of cauliflower and pineapple... read more
Barb D.
Barb D.
2020-11-28 20:56:09
Well this is probably the most happening spot in the small town of Clayton Georgia and I can see why! It's such a cute, local place and has something for... read more
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