This was by far the best dining experience I have had at Longleaf. Some of the prior ones had been lackluster or uneven. Very pleased to see the improvement The service was outstanding which including attempts to drive off some yellowjackets that were apparently out because of the unseasonably warm weather and drawn to the cauliflower humus.
Opentable Diner
Caesar Salad had anchovies that were whole and not in the dressing laying in the salad which was gross to me and the actual lettuce was not all edible it was a weird presentation for a Caesar salad'
Melissa
We hosted New York friends for their first-ever visit to Atlanta! Of course, the Atlanta Botanical Garden was at the top of our "must see" destinations. We started our ABG visit with a delicious lunch at Longleaf. The Mushroom Risotto was savory, creamy and delicious -- a great choice for vegetarians. The Roast Chicken was tender, fragrant with herbs and roasted to perfection without being dry. The Baby Gem Salad with Chicken was elegantly served as halved heads of lettuce rather than torn leaves. We also asked for a side order of French Fried which had been marinated in vinegar before being fried - wow!
Abra
It's a gorgeous modern restaurant in a garden, so it's beautiful for sure. We dined outdoors because the fall weather was perfect. Food was hit or miss. My soup was pretty bad, (clam chowder) just tasted like potato bacon. My daughter's burger was very good though. Either the kid's menu is new, or we have never gotten one before, so that's good to know. Good basic kid choices like chicken fingers and pasta. The service was excellent. Order the bread service!
Faith
Alwasys a lovley treat while visiting the ABG. A lovely setting, thoughtful menu and attentive service.
Jay
Food was great and the mixed cocktails were amazing! The bartender even came over upon request and told us how the cocktails was made.
Ryan
This was a most pleasant surprise. Incredible value for the food served. We had the risotto and the duck confit with a chat plate as an app. Top level. Super value. Cons: you have to gain entrance fee to gardens before visiting. Pros: the gardens were amazing even in early July. Visually pleasing and emotionally inspired. Will return for fall/winter menu and Halloween/xmas displays
Allen
Management needs to silence the chairs by placing acrylic Tabs or slides on them The staff and clientele attracted to the restaurant do not know to lift the chair when moving it. They are happy to drag it across the floor Allen Meadors
Judy
The food here was OUTSTANDING! The service was OUTSTANDING! The waiter was warm, friendly and kind! He brought out a surprise Birthday dessert for me! I cannot wait to go back! Run to this place! It is worth it!
Jim
Actually, I give it a 4.5 rating. I really enjoyed the halibut and crab cake sandwich for lunch. And the French sauvignon blanc was pretty good. My wife really enjoyed her cheeseburger and my sis-law liked her fish and chips a lot. Overall, a very good lunch!
Customer service was incredible. The restaurant is very beautiful and serene inside. The food was great! I also highly recommend the mocktails. Would definitely go back.
B R
I love the gardens and love stopping for my coffee before we leave. The guy who used to work here made the best drip coffee and was so friendly ! Unfortunately, I am not sure what happened and his replacement is the opposite. Would love some consistency with the coffee , I miss the yummy brew and now get grumpy guy and dirt drip .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
Alice Bazzocchi
The cafè this morning is closed. No sign about it. The doors are simply closed and no one is inside. Even when the place is open it's quite difficult to get a coffe because one day they are out of milk and an other day they are out of syrups and what not. Would be nice to have reliable place to get coffee inside the botanical garden.
Jose Perez
Horrible service and horrible reception - I could not even purchase a water bottle and soda because of the dispensing and sarcasm and terrible deminor of the attendant. HORRIBEL
Mali Blunt (Mali)
Honesty time. I’m not just throwing out 5 stars just for kicks and giggles. I think my experience is a testament to the value of genuine people behind a service. I didn’t have expectations besides convenience-priced-bumped, small-cup-sized, basic, flavorless coffee. I came in early before the crowd and met Shayla and Gabriel. It was a coldish morning so I just wanted something warm to hold while walking around. I tend to frequent cafes as an hobby and get their most famous/ordered (and sometimes least ordered) coffees. After being told that there were no featured flavors (Really? What a missed opportunity ATG. Seriously.) I told them to just have fun with the coffee and make whatever they want, I’ll pay it. Both Shayla and Gabriel were peaches who delivered to the positive vibes of my experience but Gabriel…geez. Gabriel concocted one of the most amazing cinnamon, oat milk coffees (I’m not doing it justice, he did other things to it…probably alchemy. I don’t even like oat milk…) I have ever tasted. All of the flavors were balanced and present without masking the coffee and felt like I was drinking a warm hug. I was expecting a bland and boring drink but got wizardry in the process. I don’t know about anyone else, but if it’s Gabriel with your coffee and Shayla with the smile, you’re in for a treat if you let them play. I wish the gardens allowed bigger cups because I wanted to buy another one. It’s a missed opportunity to have a cafe and not explore the talents of the staff at such a unique location.
This was by far the best dining experience I have had at Longleaf. Some of the prior ones had been lackluster or uneven. Very pleased to see the improvement The service was outstanding which including attempts to drive off some yellowjackets that were apparently out because of the unseasonably warm weather and drawn to the cauliflower humus.
Caesar Salad had anchovies that were whole and not in the dressing laying in the salad which was gross to me and the actual lettuce was not all edible it was a weird presentation for a Caesar salad'
We hosted New York friends for their first-ever visit to Atlanta! Of course, the Atlanta Botanical Garden was at the top of our "must see" destinations. We started our ABG visit with a delicious lunch at Longleaf. The Mushroom Risotto was savory, creamy and delicious -- a great choice for vegetarians. The Roast Chicken was tender, fragrant with herbs and roasted to perfection without being dry. The Baby Gem Salad with Chicken was elegantly served as halved heads of lettuce rather than torn leaves. We also asked for a side order of French Fried which had been marinated in vinegar before being fried - wow!
It's a gorgeous modern restaurant in a garden, so it's beautiful for sure. We dined outdoors because the fall weather was perfect. Food was hit or miss. My soup was pretty bad, (clam chowder) just tasted like potato bacon. My daughter's burger was very good though. Either the kid's menu is new, or we have never gotten one before, so that's good to know. Good basic kid choices like chicken fingers and pasta. The service was excellent. Order the bread service!
Alwasys a lovley treat while visiting the ABG. A lovely setting, thoughtful menu and attentive service.
Food was great and the mixed cocktails were amazing! The bartender even came over upon request and told us how the cocktails was made.
This was a most pleasant surprise. Incredible value for the food served. We had the risotto and the duck confit with a chat plate as an app. Top level. Super value. Cons: you have to gain entrance fee to gardens before visiting. Pros: the gardens were amazing even in early July. Visually pleasing and emotionally inspired. Will return for fall/winter menu and Halloween/xmas displays
Management needs to silence the chairs by placing acrylic Tabs or slides on them The staff and clientele attracted to the restaurant do not know to lift the chair when moving it. They are happy to drag it across the floor Allen Meadors
The food here was OUTSTANDING! The service was OUTSTANDING! The waiter was warm, friendly and kind! He brought out a surprise Birthday dessert for me! I cannot wait to go back! Run to this place! It is worth it!
Actually, I give it a 4.5 rating. I really enjoyed the halibut and crab cake sandwich for lunch. And the French sauvignon blanc was pretty good. My wife really enjoyed her cheeseburger and my sis-law liked her fish and chips a lot. Overall, a very good lunch!
Restaurantji Recommends
Customer service was incredible. The restaurant is very beautiful and serene inside. The food was great! I also highly recommend the mocktails. Would definitely go back.
I love the gardens and love stopping for my coffee before we leave. The guy who used to work here made the best drip coffee and was so friendly ! Unfortunately, I am not sure what happened and his replacement is the opposite. Would love some consistency with the coffee , I miss the yummy brew and now get grumpy guy and dirt drip .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 3
The cafè this morning is closed. No sign about it. The doors are simply closed and no one is inside. Even when the place is open it's quite difficult to get a coffe because one day they are out of milk and an other day they are out of syrups and what not. Would be nice to have reliable place to get coffee inside the botanical garden.
Horrible service and horrible reception - I could not even purchase a water bottle and soda because of the dispensing and sarcasm and terrible deminor of the attendant. HORRIBEL
Honesty time. I’m not just throwing out 5 stars just for kicks and giggles. I think my experience is a testament to the value of genuine people behind a service. I didn’t have expectations besides convenience-priced-bumped, small-cup-sized, basic, flavorless coffee. I came in early before the crowd and met Shayla and Gabriel. It was a coldish morning so I just wanted something warm to hold while walking around. I tend to frequent cafes as an hobby and get their most famous/ordered (and sometimes least ordered) coffees. After being told that there were no featured flavors (Really? What a missed opportunity ATG. Seriously.) I told them to just have fun with the coffee and make whatever they want, I’ll pay it. Both Shayla and Gabriel were peaches who delivered to the positive vibes of my experience but Gabriel…geez. Gabriel concocted one of the most amazing cinnamon, oat milk coffees (I’m not doing it justice, he did other things to it…probably alchemy. I don’t even like oat milk…) I have ever tasted. All of the flavors were balanced and present without masking the coffee and felt like I was drinking a warm hug. I was expecting a bland and boring drink but got wizardry in the process. I don’t know about anyone else, but if it’s Gabriel with your coffee and Shayla with the smile, you’re in for a treat if you let them play. I wish the gardens allowed bigger cups because I wanted to buy another one. It’s a missed opportunity to have a cafe and not explore the talents of the staff at such a unique location.
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