The Traveling Hobo Cafe
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Customers' Favorites
Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
The Blazing Hobo Burger
Chocolate Cheese Cake
Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried Shrimp Basket
Chicken Tenders
Fried Mushrooms
Reuben Burger
Box Car Fries
Shrimp PO Boy
The Traveling Hobo Cafe Reviews
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Love the Hobo! This is THE place for burgers in the Athens metropolitan area! They are 10oz and always perfectly seasoned and cooked. They sometimes have elk burgers, which will impress. I would suggest their exceptional green beans as a side, frequently sold out. Their sandwiches, not so much, I think they don't do themselves justice with the quality of the cold cuts they have chosen to use. I have never had their fried baskets, but many rave about those also. Truly, no...read full review
The food was pretty good for American cuisine. I got the Blazing Hobo burger, it was filling for sure but wasn’t cooked to my medium rare request. The chicken wrap looked delicious that my wife got. The BLT was a doozie of a sandwich.
Our first time and did not disappoint us. We tried the chicken wrap with a side of waffle sweet potatoes fries (sweet potatoes soooo delicious) the BLT and a hamburger. Everything so good, didn’t wait too long for the food and everything was so hot. Would definitely come back!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10AM - 2:30PM 4 - 8PM |
| Wednesday | 4 - 8PM 10AM - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 10AM - 2:30PM 4 - 8PM |
| Friday | 4 - 8PM 10AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 10AM - 2:30PM 4 - 8PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Traveling Hobo Cafe in Athens is a popular spot known for friendly service and outstanding food. The shrimp basket and hamburger continue to be highly recommended, and the fried pickles and fried artichoke po boy are also popular choices. Customers especially enjoy Cheesecake Tuesday, which is a weekly highlight. The well-run kitchen manages to deliver delicious meals on time, with generous portions and reasonable prices, even when busy. The warm and cozy atmosphere features friendly locals and staff. Parking can be a bit tricky but is manageable. Whether dining in or taking out, the Hobo's burgers, fish and chips, boxcar fries, and Sriracha ketchup are all must-tries. The cafe's fried shrimp, wings, and salads have received great praise. Visitors also love the blackened Grouper sandwich, Bison burgers, and drunken boxcar fries. The decor with pictures of trains and hobo themes adds to the fun experience. Overall, the Traveling Hobo Cafe offers fried southern treats at reasonable prices and promises a satisfying experience for all.