CJ's BBQ

For those travellers driving I-20 between Atlanta and Athens and do not stop for a meal at CJ's, your culinary life will never be complete. My B-B-Q plate with black eyed peas, fried green tomatoes and a slice of Johnnie cake was the best i have had in my 70 plus years of travelling the back roads of this wonferful world.

Excellent food, authentic people, and a real old school vibe. Everything on the menu is worth trying. Centuries old recipes come alive at this remnant of a thriving town. Its a great area to explore, and yes, I believe the sweet potato pie is one of the best anywhere. Its actually worth the visit just for that creamy, lemony, perfect goodness!!!

An impromptu stop on my NY to FL motorcycle trip landed me here in this unassuming down home spot. It ended up being the best meal of the trip. The leg & thigh was unbelievable. Thinking about the smokey bark combined with the still ultra juicy meat has my mouth watering as I type. This family owned and operated business is what we need more of and who I choose to support. They're doing it up right. Super nice folks. If I'm driving within 100 miles of this place. I'm taking a detour to CJ's

When I think of southern food, this place was as if it was created from my envision. The owners, seen in the photo, same thing. It was like going back in time. Everything was basic and simple, the first time I ever asked to get a picture with the owner of a restaurant. Need I say the food was just as I imagined it would be. So happy I stopped here.

All I can say is if you're ever down that way... STOP!!! Good bbq and some good home-cooked food by some friendly ladies!! I had the ribs (which were tender with a good bbq flavor) with mac n cheese and stew. I also ordered a pulled pork sandwich, thinking it was small. I was totally wrong!! You get a full-sized sandwich with a nice size portion of some good, juicy pulled pork!! My hubby went with chicken, black-eyed peas and fried squash with onions. Just some good eating (Did I say good again???) Oh, and we got 2 slices of homemade cake to go!!!