The Varsity
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Hours
Sun
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Mon
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu
11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Sat
11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $32.00
CUISINES
American, Fast food
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
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Is this a diner?
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PRICE RANGE
$0.00 – $32.00
CUISINES
American, Fast food
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, After-hours
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Drive Thru
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4.0
5,559 reviews
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492
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BelindaJ770
Cumming502 contributions
Feb 2024 • family
We stopped by on the way home from the airport on a Friday night. The restaurant was fully staffed, but it was not busy. The food came out fast and was greasy as usual. Despite eating at The Varsity several times, we do not see the appeal because you can easily get a better burger, fries and onion rings elsewhere for less money. Yes, you cannot get a Frosted Orange elsewhere, but it’s not worth it. Also, when we were there, the restrooms were not clean.
Written 5 April 2024
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Blake
Chicago161 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
If you look up famous eats on google this is one of the first places ti pop up and for good reason. Great prices combined with higher quality fast food will leave you satisfied in more ways in one. You can sense the history of this place while walking into the doors. The only reason I didnt leave a 5 star review is because of what this food will do to my cholesterol. But it’s worth it.
Written 29 March 2024
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Gloria B
6 contributions
Feb 2024 • solo
It had been a while since I visited The Varsity and it did not disappoint. My favorite, the grilled pimento cheese was so good, and adding the free potato chips was really yummy. It just felt good enjoying my favorite menu item and relaxing in the warm atmosphere of The Varsity. Working at Coca Cola Company in the 80's and 90's, which is right behind The Varsity, we spent many lunches at The Varsity. It's good to see, the delight of enjoying my favorite menu item, is just as good in 2024.
Written 16 February 2024
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Momtater
Scottsdale20 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
airport location- slow service, The burger is flat, dry with just meat and cheese, fries limp and greasy. Plus I was sad to see that the person taking payment, touching the register, etc. with gloves on also turns around and wraps up the burgers in the wax paper after handling the items out front. The gloves are for what????
Written 22 October 2023
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Yankee-Views
Las Cruces294 contributions
June 2023 • couples
At the Atlanta Airport, avoid this place (Concourse F). The staff is rude, they completely messed up our order, couldn't even print a receipt for the credit to correct their errors, and the food was awful. Their french fries were so greasy they were inedible! I would go hungry before eating at "The Varsity" again!
Written 17 June 2023
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Nupester
Jupiter683 contributions
June 2021 • solo
I couldn’t be more disappointed in my visit because The Varsity has always been a treat for me over the last thirty years or so I’ve traveled in and out of Atlanta. Simply put, the hamburgers are no better than fast food, the service is un-Godly slow (nearly an hour wait), and it’s way overpriced.
They used to have lightning service and the burgers were good, but these were clearly frozen and with little if any seasoning. All I really tasted was the bread and the ketchup. The chili dog was decent, but nothing special. The frozen orange drink wasn’t even fully frozen and it cost $4.
I think they are resting on their reputation and surviving off tourists. This was my final visit, but I may give the Athens location another shot when I’m in that town next.
Written 14 June 2021
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marcus b
Panama City Beach15 contributions
May 2022 • friends
This is a place that has lost its nostalgia. The burgers were Luke cold and it took over an hour in line to get that substandard food. If you want burgers or hotdogs I would recommend some place else.
Not worth the wait in line.
Written 28 May 2022
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2bostons2ppl
Tampa80 contributions
Aug 2022 • couples
We stopped here for lunch on a weekend trip to Atlanta. I had a cheeseburger, onions rings and the Varsity Orange drink. We were there around 1:30pm on a Saturday and it was busy, but they have several counters taking orders and the food came out quick. The burger was good and I loved the onion rings. The orange drink was very refreshing on a hot August day and had a nice strong orange flavor. There were lots of places to sit and parking was easy to get and out of. The staff were very friendly and the restaurant was very clean.
Written 8 August 2022
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usnwalker
Aurora346 contributions
Feb 2021 • couples
Stopped in because it was noted as a must do while in Atlanta. We both got a chili dog and chili burger meal. I got the onion rings and hubby got the fries - we also got a frosted orange drink and a peach pie. It came out to $30 something. Once we got our meals, the burger was about the size of my palm (I am a 5’2 120lb woman for reference), and the chili dog was tiny too. The onion rings had good flavor but were cold, the fries were cold and lacked flavor. We knew they were going to be cold because we watched the worker grab a basket that had been sitting on the countertop so at least we weren’t surprised by the temp. Overall I would choose sonic for a chili dog and onion rings/fries before coming back to varsity. It was overpriced with mediocre- honestly below average food. The peach pie was the saving grace, it was warm and flavorful.
Written 2 February 2021
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John A
Phnom Penh6 contributions
July 2024 • family
Agree with another review that compared the burgers to elementary school cafeteria burgers. That's the same thing I found. And, the meat wasn't hot enough to melt the cheese. The fries were greasy, flaccid, and cold - worse than any fast food fries I can think of. Would never go back to The Varsity.
Written 4 July 2024
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Virginia M
Vinhedo119 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
The place is very typical American. The restaurant was very busy but the food came out very quickly. The menu is limited, with few options. The flavor of the burger leaves a little to be desired, but the fries are great.
It's worth visiting for the experience, but don't expect much from the taste of the food.

Written 27 December 2023
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Feyd C
1 contribution
Sept 2024 • solo
The girl at the cash register, Rickayla, was one of the rudest people I've ever met in the service industry. She clearly hates her job and people who are not of the same skin color as her. She was nasty and sarcastic and openly hostile.
The food was loveless and soggy, and it was HIGHLY overpriced.
But, because of Rickayla, I'll never come back. She was so nasty, I don't even want to come back to Atlanta. Next time my flight routes through here, I'll think again.
Written 8 September 2024
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VBC
Atlanta22 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
This is a hot dog and hamburger place that has a following based on their unique setup. The hot dogs are no different from the ones found at sporting events but the chilli does give both the hotdogs and burgers a unique taste. The cost of the food has increased along with the Varsity's status as a tourist destination but is not really worth it. The service is also what makes the place unique, they have a language specific to the menu, "(example: 2 dogs Walking")! If you are in the area and have a desire to eat burgers, dogs and fried food, stop in and cross this off your Atlanta list but it's not a must. The area can be very congested with traffic and if you select a time during an event in the area, you will experience the traffic problems of the Atlanta area.
A visit to the Varsity can be a fun outing with kids because it looks like a retro Diner, still have drive up ordering, where a person comes to your vehicle to take your order while you wait in the car., they offer souvenirs and serve ice cream by the scoop. The Varsity isn't a place to recommend or deter people from visiting but an option while visiting the Midtown/Georgia Tech area. Stop by if you want something different but son't expect great food or exceptional service, remember it is a diner!
Written 26 January 2020
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sbj04769
580 contributions
Jan 2024 • family
I stopped in because I was told it is an iconic spot. On the plus side, there is plenty of parking and seating, the windows are great, I was served with no wait and the food came super-fast. On the minus side, the fries were small chopped up bits, which was okay I guess because they were inedible, the drink small and over half filled with crushed ice, the chili tasteless and the hamburger sad. The onion rings were the star of the meal.
Written 5 January 2024
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ottofueler
Nashville440 contributions
Nov 2023 • couples
It was fascinating to see how this huge place operates. Always making ahead what people will want--to make it a fast experience. We had bacon burger (dry), chili cheese dog (needing more flavor), peach hand pie, chocolate shake and fries. All ready in just a few minutes. The onion rings and chocolate shake were very good. The peach pie was a fried delight. Be sure to have in mind what you want when you step up to the counter to order!
Written 8 November 2023
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