Huskey’s Kitchen - Decatur (GA)

4 /5 Rebecca Sky H: Stopped by Huskey’s Kitchen for breakfast and left full, impressed, and slightly seasoned. Ordering and paying by QR code was quick and easy. No waiting around trying to flag someone down. Just scan, order, and settle in. He ordered the Lobster and Shrimp Omelet, creamy Parmesan grits, and cinnamon sugar croissant bites. I ordered Breakfast Sampler, a side of buttermilk pancakes, and coffee. Yes, it was a lot. No regrets were made. The food was fresh, hot, and clearly cooked to order, which explains why it took a little while to come out. Once it hit the table, it was worth the wait. Now let’s talk seasoning. Somebody in the kitchen is very confident with salt. A little heavy handed, but not enough to ruin the meal. Everything was still flavorful and enjoyable. The cinnamon sugar croissant bites were the real standout. Sweet, soft, and absolutely responsible for me ignoring the fact that I was already full. Overall, Huskey’s Kitchen is a solid brunch spot with bold flavors and a relaxed vibe. I would definitely return and just ask for lighter seasoning next time.

4 /5 Rob Huey: Enjoyed the food - but lots of pluses and minuses here. I thought the food was really tasty and the portion sizes were good. The Parmesan grits topped with bacon, eggs and more cheese is a winner. I interacted with two employees who were very nice and super helpful. It has a really cool outdoor vibe which was comfortable this morning because it’s not our normal Atlanta heat. I also love that they converted an old building rather than building something brand new. They did an excellent job and everything was clean and in working order. The whole ordering and delivery concept is pretty terrible in execution. It makes sense to me to automate but wow - to charge premium prices and then charge you for the privilege of ordering your own food seems criminal. $3.95 per order for using the app?? Don’t get me wrong - I like the idea of being in control of my destiny when it comes to ordering and even paying but consider that a $22 meal adds $2.20 (10%) for the food runner tip and then another $3.95 (18%) gratuity for using the app? Who gets that money? In summary, the food and the people make this a great place to eat but the ordering approach and the no refill policy when you pay $3 - $4 per drink definitely gives you pause.

3 /5 Tyronia Smith: Food was excellent, but it took an hour to get the food. We walked right in and were immediately seated. There were no menus but a QR code is on the table. All orders are placed by the customer and, yes, there is an automatic gratuity. The waitress seems friendly but she was serving everyone. We had to request water refill and were given a pitcher of water….not much service happening. Music was good while we waited. There is plenty of parking. Unfortunately, the hour long wait will likely mean no future visit from us.

4 /5 She Eats He Eats: Huskey’s Kitchen came through with flavor, fullness, and a little friendly debate at the table. Ordering and paying by QR code was easy and smooth. No waiting around. Just scan, order, and prepare your appetite. We ordered the Lobster and Shrimp Omelet, Breakfast Sampler, Buttermilk Pancakes, Creamy Parmesan Grits, Cinnamon Sugar Croissant Bites, and coffee. Yes, it sounds like a lot. No, we do not regret it. The food was fresh, hot, and flavorful. Everything tasted like it was cooked to order, which also means it took a little while to come out. Worth the wait. Now let’s be honest. Somebody in the kitchen has a strong relationship with salt. The seasoning was bold and confident. A little heavy handed, but still good enough that nobody stopped eating. The real star was the cinnamon sugar croissant bites. Sweet, soft, and responsible for unnecessary eye contact when the last one was grabbed. Overall, great brunch spot with big flavors and a relaxed vibe. We would absolutely come back. Next time we’re politely asking for light salt and definitely ordering those croissant bites again. She eats. He eats. We argue over seasoning on the way home.

1 /5 Callista Miller: First time trying Huskeys, and unfortunately it was a big disappointment. The restaurant initially seemed like it had great potential, but after waiting over 30 minutes for breakfast, things went downhill. I ordered the shrimp and lobster omelet, which was not an omelet at all—just a folded egg with the toppings placed on top, basically a deconstructed omelet. Worse, there was no lobster, only shrimp and peppers. For $25, that felt like a complete rip-off. The eggs were rubbery, the grits seemed undercooked, the restaurant was uncomfortably cold, and the service was very slow. Multiple people walked out while I was eating, which honestly should’ve been my sign. They also make you pay before receiving your food, which added to the overall poor experience. I wouldn’t recommend this place.