Location:
3451 Cobb Parkway (map)
Acworth, GA 30101
770.529.5227

Date of Visit:
June 19, 2009

Food Type:
BBQ pork, chicken, brisket and ribs

Drinks available:
Bottles and Cans - a mixture of Coke and Pepsi products

Price Range:
$8 to $12

Tip?
No

Overview:
Zeigler’s BBQ and Catering is a family owned operation that has been serving Acworth since 2003.  Their recipes have won many awards that you can find proudly displayed in their restaurant.

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Location:
3060 Cobb Parkway NW #101 (map)
Kennesaw, GA 30152

Date of Visit:
June 12, 2009

Food Type:
Seafood

Drinks available:
Coke products

Price Range:
$8-12 at lunch. More expensive at dinner

Tip?
Yes

Overview:
Oyster Cafe doesn’t just serve oysters. They’ve got a pretty wide range of a seafood offering. They’ve also got the non-seafood selections like most other seafood restaurants have

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Location:
4618 South Main St. (map)
Acworth, GA 30101

Date of Visit:
June 5, 2009

Food Type:
hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, breakfast

Drinks available:
Coke products

Price Range:
$5

Tip?
No

Overview:
Nibbles grill is a locally owned breakfast and lunch stop offering burgers and sandwiches (and breakfast anytime).  Daily specials are just $1.25, and the atmosphere is fun and relaxed.

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Location:
3061 Jim Owens Rd NW (map)
Kennesaw, GA 30152
(770) 975-9237

Date of Visit:
May 29, 2009

Food Type:
Sandwiches, hot dogs, burgers

Drinks available:
Coke products, beer, wine

Price Range:
$6-10

Tip?
No

Overview:
The Big City Deli is a locally owned sandwich shop that also serves hot dogs, burgers, and salads.  The sandwiches are piled high, and they make their own chips.  Find them online at thebigcitydeli.com

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Location:
2090 Baker Rd NW # A103 (map)
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 420-8883

Date of Visit:
May 22, 2009

Food Type:
Pizza and sandwiches

Drinks available:
Coke products.

Price Range:
$5-10

Tip?
No.  Some people left tips, but it didn’t feel required.  The staff would probably appreciate it if you did though.

Overview:
Big Pie in the Sky is a pizza restaurant that caters mostly to a younger crowd.  They have a $5 lunch special and slices of pizza bigger than your head.  Big Pie in the Sky is also home to the Carnivore Challenge - $250 awarded to you and a friend if you eat an outrageously huge, 11-pound pizza.  You can find them online at bigpieinthesky.com.

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Location:
3100 Creekside Village Dr NW (map)
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 917-9920

Date of Visit:
May 15, 2009

Food Type:
Mexican

Drinks available:
Coke products, Full bar

Price Range:
$6-10

Tip?
Yes

Overview:
El Nopal is a local chain.  It’s a typical Mexican restaurant with typical Mexican food.  It’s located just off of Hwy 41 across the street from the (old) Wal-Mart.

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Location:
4220 S. Main St., Acworth, GA (map)
770.917.1707

Date of Visit:
May 8, 2009

Food Type:
Seafood

Drinks available:
Coke products, Domestic beer.

Price Range:
$8-12

Tip?
Yes

Overview:
The Fish Head Grille is a quaint little seafood place on Main Street.  In addition to the seafood menu, they’ve got several pool tables setup.  They have a lunch menu that will keep your tab under $10, but if you’re aiming for a seafood feast, you’ll easily hit $15.

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Location:
4835 N Main St., Acworth, GA (map)
770.966.1515

Date of Visit:
May 1, 2009

Food Type:
Authentic Cajun

Drinks available:
Coke products, full bar

Price Range:
$10-15

Tip?
Yes

Overview:
Henry’s is an authentic Cajun restaurant that is almost a landmark in downtown Acworth.  The menu features a lot of entrees with crawfish and shrimp, though chicken is usually available as well.  They also have regular special events, and you can get more information and see a full menu at chefhenrys.com.

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Location:
2606 George Busbee Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA (map)
678.324.5041

Date of Visit:
April 24, 2009

Food Type:
Mexican with a twist

Drinks available:
Coke products, full bar

Price Range:
$8-12

Tip?
Yes

Location:
4628 S. Main St., Acworth, GA  (map)
770.529.2211

Date of Visit:
April 10, 2009

Food Type:
Hot dogs, many varieties

Drinks available:
Coke products

Price Range:
$8 or less

Tip?
No, but there is a jar on the counter.