Located on Main Street in beautiful downtown Tucker, Georgia.
Photos by Jenna Greene
Matthews Cafeteria is a family owned restaurant established in 1955 by Louise and Bill Matthews. Since then, Matthews continues to produce made from scratch Southern cuisine the way it should be made. Today, Matthews is run by their son-in-law and grandson.
Matthews Cafeteria is a place where you can always count on good food and great company. If you are looking for true Southern comfort food, come to historic Tucker, Georgia and grab a tray and travel back in time. Matthews is a true Southern dining experience.
Restaurant Phone:
(770) 939-2357
TO GO:
(770) 491-9577
CATERING:
(770) 939-2357
Location
2299 Main Street
Tucker, Ga 30084
Hours
M-F 5am–8pm
Sa Closed
Su 10:30am-3:00pm
Open Thanksgiving Day!
Save time and order ahead online!
We will have your to-go order ready for you when you arrive. Just click the online order button below to begin your order.
Monday:
MEATS: Baked Chicken, Salisbury Steak, Pork Tenderloin, Beef Tips, Fried Chicken Livers, BBQ Ribs, Fried Chicken, Chicken Fingers
FRESH VEGGIES: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rice, Turnip Greens, Cornbread dressing, Squash Casserole, Fried Green Tomatoes, Peas/ Beans, Stewed Tomatoes and Okra, Hash brown Casserole or Scalloped Potatoes, Homemade Rolls, Southern Cornbread
Tuesday:
MEATS: Meatloaf, Pot Roast, Chicken and Dumplings, Salmon Croquettes, Corned Beef/BBQ Brisket, Fried Chicken, Chicken Fingers, Jenna’s Chicken and Rice Casserole
FRESH VEGGIES: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rice, Turnip Greens, Creamed Corn. Squash, Macaroni and Cheese, Cabbage, Peas/Beans, Fried Okra, Homemade Rolls, Southern Cornbread
Wednesday:
MEATS: Country Fried Steak, Chicken Pot Pie, BBQ Chicken, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Fried Chicken, Chicken Fingers
FRESH VEGGIES: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rice, Turnip Greens, Broccoli Spears, Sliced Carrots, Sliced New Potatoes, Fried Okra, Corn on the Cob, Fried Okra, Homemade Rolls, Southern Cornbread
Thursday:
MEATS: Turkey and Dressing, Fried Pork Chops, Mushroom Steak, Liver and Onion, Fried Chicken, Chicken Fingers
FRESH VEGGIES: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rice, Turnip Greens, Brown Rice, Sweet Potato Soufflé, Rutabagas, Broccoli Casserole, Fried Okra, Sweet Peas with Potatoes, Homemade Rolls, Southern Cornbread
Friday:
MEATS: Meatloaf, Fried Catfish, Roast Beef, Fried Chicken, Chicken Fingers, Jenna’s Chicken and Rice Casserole, Country Fried Chicken
FRESH VEGGIES: Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rice, Collard Greens, Creamed Corn, Squash, Peas/Beans, Macaroni and Cheese, Cabbage, Fried Okra, Homemade Rolls, Southern Cornbread
PLEASE CHECK THE MATTHEWS FACEBOOK PAGE TO VIEW THE SUNDAY MENU FOR THAT WEEK.
BREAKFAST MENU
Monday-Friday 5:00am-10:00am
BISCUITS
Egg Biscuit-$2.50
Country Ham Biscuit-$2.50
Cheese Biscuit- $2.50
Bacon Biscuit-$2.50/$3.50 (2 pieces)
Egg and Cheese Biscuit-$3.70
Sausage Biscuit-$2.50, Sausage Link- $2.35
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit-$4.50
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit- $4.50
Grilled Chicken Biscuit-$3.50
Steak Biscuit-$3.50
Biscuit and Gravy-$2.50
Salmon Biscuit- $3.50
Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich-$6.20
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich-$6.40
SIDES
Hash browns-$2.50
Southern Grits- sm. $1.20 Lg. $3.00
Bacon-$1.10
Sausage Link- $1.10 Smoked Sausage-$1.30
Country Ham-$1.30
Sausage Patty-$1.25
Gravy-$1.35
Salmon-$2.50
Grilled Chicken- $2.50
Toast-$1.10
Made from Scratch Biscuits- $1.20
Assorted Cereals-$1.15
Eggs Any Way-$1.80 Each Egg
Scrambled
Fried
Over Easy
Griddle Pancakes- $2.00 each
Beverages: Coffee-$2.25 Orange Juice-$2.50
Small-$2.50 Large- $3.25
MATTHEWS CATERING
Matthews Cafeteria offers an array of catering services and cuisine to fit your catering needs. We will do anything from drop-off to full catering with service staff. No job is too big or small! Call our catering manager to talk catering today.
770-939-2357
MATTHEWS CAFETERIA PRESS
AS SEEN ON FOOD NETWORK’S DINERS DRIVE-INS AND DIVES AND TRIPLE D NATION WITH GUY FIERI
AS SEEN ON TRAVEL CHANNEL’S FOOD PARADISE
AS SEEN ON ATLANTA EATS
MENTIONED AS ONE OF THE BEST MEAT AND THREE IN THE COUNTRY BY COOKING WITH PAULA DEEN MAGAZINE
MENTIONED AS ONE OF THE BEST BEST TURKEY AND DRESSING BY TASTE OF THE SOUTH MAGAZINE
MATTHEWS OWNER AND CHEF MICHAEL GREENE WAS WRITTEN UP IN ATLANTA MAGAZINE FOR HIS BISCUIT TECHNIQUE
VOTED “2019 BEST RESTAURANT IN DEKALB COUNTY” BY DISCOVER DEKALB
MENTIONED AS HAVING SOME OF THE BEST TURKEY AND DRESSING IN COOKING WITH PAULA DEEN MAGAZINE
2017 TUCKER CHILI COOKOFF CHAMPION
Best of Georgia “Southern Food” 2021
Don't want to get out of your car? No problem! wE CURRENTLY HAVE A DRIVE-THRU IN OUR TOP PARKING LOT. jUST PULL UP AND LET US HANDLE THE REST!
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MATTHEWS CAFETERIA WILL BE OPEN FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER ON THANKSGIVING DAY from 7AM-6PM!
