Wells Cargo Cafe

When we came in, we stood in the doorway for a couple of minutes because we didn’t know what to do. An older woman waved impatiently at us to come in. I guess we were supposed to know that you seat yourself. The same woman came back and threw menus in the table.
We waited 10 minutes, and then I got up and asked the server when we could expect to get water. She made the excuse that she was serving all the tables by herself (all three of them). Both women were more interested in chatting with a table of people than serving the rest of their guests.
She finally came to our table and rattled off the prices for 10 entrees on a chalkboard, which I promptly forgot. Who knows what was actually included in each meal.
After I heard her badmouthing me to the same table as before, we left.

As other reviews have said, the food is good and gets 5 stars. But last night I went there just before the free concert (Tunes by the Track) took place across the street. The café was packed crowded and very loud. It took 40 minutes for a burger. A larger party behind us ordered after we did and were practically done eating by the time we got our food.
No discount was offered.
The question to other readers: is it fair to assess a bad rating in this situation? Was it an aberration? Shouldn’t a system be in place for such a situation?
A neutral 3 stars is a good compromise.

I’ve been here a couple of times and the food is quite good. Feels like family and I love the laid back environment. Damn good slaw!

Wells Cargo used to be a Stone Mountain institution. People would drive for miles to eat there. It disappeared for a while, but now it’s back!
The restaurant serves Southern classics out of an historic building right on Main St Stone Mountain. Great food, great service and wonderful people.
The opening times are pretty variable — some evenings, unpredictable days. If it opened on a regular schedule, I bet it would be full all the time. That costs them a star.

I don’t know why Unilocal has this restaurant listed as «Wells Cargo Antiques»…we have never seen anyone make an antique purchase while dining here in all the years we have frequented this restaurant, but we have certainly enjoyed their delicious food. If you are up for a burger or sandwich, it will be made fresh and delicious, but let me recommend the specials written on the chalkboard each night. Each special comes with a salad, bread and two sides and you will not go home hungry. The grilled salmon is especially good, and we have enjoyed the chicken parmesan, too. Cheese grits and butter peas are great side choices, even with an Italian entrée. The service is friendly and occasionally a bit slow, but it’s worth the wait to dine on delicious, fresh, made-​to-​order dishes. You’ll be glad you stopped in.

My husband and I stopped in here after visiting the park, and were quite pleased. The interior is charming and rustic, with antiques and well chosen curios decorating the smallish seating area. It looked like regulars in that night, out for a simple, comfortable dinner out. It is charming, not too fancy, and the food is delicious. I gobbled up the beer-​batter mushrooms (fresh mushrooms), which were excellent (for what they are.) The beef with barley soup was savory and had delicious flavor. We will come again when we are in the area.

What a quaint little spot with great service, reasonable prices, too bad only open Wednesday-​weekends for dinner only. Great homemade soups and specials everyday. Give this little treasure a try if in Stone Mountain.

By far the best food I have had in my life!!! Amazing first rate food amazing service and top quality fresh ingredients !!!

The service was excellent… the food was excellent… walking distance from my house. Loved the experience.