I was invited out to review Sweet Auburn Bistro. I remember getting lost downtown and passed by this restaurant and I was thinking wow I would love to go in there one day. Well my marketing friend Tara Holland(Word of Mouth Atl) asked me if I had ever been there. I was telling her that I had just got lost in that area and would love to visit that place! I thought it was funny she brought it up lol. We set up a meeting and I finally got a chance to visit it!
Tara Holland and I
Jayda Boo and I
Jayda Boo,GM Aaron Buggs and I
I love where it’s snuggled in the historic part of Atlanta. Right down the road is the Martin Luther King center and alot of other historical places. I love the name of the bistro too, Sweet Auburn. You get the sense that your in Harlem back in the 50′s. I also liked the cool art work on the walls by Corey Whitehead, and the jazz music that was playing.
I invited my other foodie friend Ms.Jayda Boo to tag along because she loves all things yummy like muah. I was very confused in what to order because the waitresses kept bringing out all this food that looked so scrumptious! We started out with some Sweet Auburn Chips that taste soo good! I finally focused and ordered the Barbecue Salmon Sandwich.
Sweet Auburn Chips
Tara’s fried chicken yum!
Jayda ordered the Blackened Salmon with greens that was topped off with a hot water cornbread and Tara got the Vine City Fried Chicken with spinach and mac n cheese. We all sampled each others food and I must say I fell in love with the bow tie mac n cheese! I have never eaten bow tie pasta but it was really, really good! My salmon sandwich was tasty and we were all pleased. The girls and I also shared a South Georgia Strawberry Shortcake that was simply divine! The prices aren’t bad either.
My Salmon Sandwich
South Georgia Strawberry Shortcake
I talked to General Manager Aaron Buggs that said that he loved working at the restaurant. He said that,” there is all walks of life that come through Sweet Auburn Bistro and it’s a very diverse crowd”. They will be celebrating there one year anniversary on March 25th. Congrats to them!
Artist Corey Whitehead
Corey’s artwork in Sweet Auburn
I would like to thank Tara Holland for inviting me out to try this cool spot ,it was really great! If your in the area, or want a great lunch or dinner spot to visit, please stop by Sweet Auburn Bistro, you will enjoy it. They also have a great conference area,and a sweet thursday with happy hour. Shout out to the publicist for the bistro Nicole Carter you were too cute,too I had such a wonderful conversation with you!
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Hi Tami! This sounds like a fun and wonderful place to eat! Is it near the Sweet Auburn Curb Market? Audley & I love to drive down and shop there in the spring and summer. This would be a gret place for us to check out.
cheers, Jennifer
Something is going on with their site but here is the address I’m not familiar with the area:
171 Auburn Avenue Northeast
Atlanta, GA 30303
(404) 525-5810
The most horrible service experience I’ve had in Atlanta! And that’s saying something since Atlanta isn’t good when it comes to service in the first place. FOURS HOURS of hell! I should have just left, but I was trying to pay for my $14 sliver of salmon…NTM, someone else put their food on my tab. And that’s the entire meal = a sliver of burnt fish. No sides. Everything’s a la cart. My bill was over $25 for NOTHING! This is Lorenzo and crew who owned RARE (and screwed Yolanda King’s repass). Know nothing about owning and running a restaurant only a hot spot/club/lounge – MASSIVE DIFFERENCE! And thus, Atlanta looks like a joke and is given a bad name. May the force be with you in the garage, still a VERY BAD NEIGHBORHOOD. If you’re not black, you can forget about it. THE END.
Do some homework and you’ll learn where they got the name. They did not come up with “Sweet Auburn”. Go back 120 years and pay the Apex a visit.
Sorry you had a bad experience but I went to the restaurant yesterday not 100 or so years ago. The restaurant has been open under a year. I’m new to Atlanta myself..My experience was good no problems with parking and my Mercedes was parked on the street and nothing happened lol. Better luck next time. Let’s move on smh!
Please read. I was referring to the history behind Sweet Auburn itself (which is YOUR history as well), not the poor excuse for a restaurant. Are you from Atlanta? That may explain some things. Read up on the 1906 riots, the Royal Peacock’s history, Ebenezer, etc. to know “Sweet Auburn”… you’ll have to go back about 120 years. They just jacked the name.
Danneman’s did the same thing with the Danneman family name which they aren’t connected to at all and didn’t even ask for permission from the family that did once own that block of Egdewood. A lawsuit may be pending but I’m not sure. Haven’t heard anything recently. In this neighboorhood it is best to park on the street of course. The parking garage is the perfect environment to get attacked in. This section of Sweet Auburn is still unprotected and not safe at all. Even the police packed up and closed the station that was on the corner there! lol…
A few important and rich history that pertains to the 4th Ward and nation has been trivialized and lost.
I’m sorry, but I’m going to have to agree with Atlien. I’ve visited Sweet Auburn Bistro on more than one occasion, and also found the sevice to be awful. Both times I have sat at the bar, so maybe dining at a table would be different. Having been in the service industry for years I am more likely to give bad service “a pass” or chalk it up to “my server was busy” “it was just an off day” etc. I had the same AWFUL experience all three times though. The bartender did not acknowledge me in a timely manner (I sat there for at least 5 min), one occasion my food order was not submitted, and overall just inattentive to guests. I don’t think “regular guests” (those who are not reviewing the restaurant) experience the level of guest service that the reviewer may have experienced. I try to support black businesses which is why I kept going back, but I will not be returning there anytime soon.
How funny i’m going next Saturday for a birthday dinner. Excited! Now i’m more excited…good info Tami.
That food looks delicious. You’re making me hungry.
Looks like a stop I will be making when Im back in Atl next week. I’ve heard alot of great things about there food.
Wow interesting comments. Are the owners the same as Harlem Bar? I love Harlem bar and from the review the restaurant seems interesting. I may have to try it to see if I get the same service.
It is closed now. Supposed to open up as Auburn Jakes.