Feature Friday: Meet Sweet Potato Cafe

Owners of Sweet Potato Cafe, Darryl & Karen

When you think of a farm-to-table restaurant, what comes to mind? For me, I think of fresh, healthy foods. And for some reason, I always think of chickens running around in the back! Farm-to-table restaurants make me happy because I know I’m getting a meal filled with nutritious ingredients and I know I’ll be able to taste difference, as well as feel the difference after eating the meal. 

Welcome to Sweet Potato Cafe
Welcome to Sweet Potato Cafe

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I had the pleasure of visiting the Sweet Potato Cafe in Stone Mountain, Georgia for both lunch and Sunday brunch. Both times were delicious! Although they don’t have chickens roaming their backyard, this cafe is truly a farm-to-table restaurant. They grow their vegetables on the property – right next to the cafe. They also have a lot in the community garden where they source some of their food. For the meat, they get theirs from a Georgia meat person. How cool is that? Everything they use is sourced from Georgia growers! 

Fried Green Tomatoes with Bean Relish - Sweet Potato Cafe
Fried Green Tomatoes with Bean Relish

The first time I visited this establishment, I went for lunch. Upon entering the building, we were greeted and seated at a table. The waiter informed us the cafe was known for their fried green tomatoes, so of course we placed an order for our table. Truly recommend getting this dish when you visit! These fried green tomatoes come with a scrumptious bean relish on top, and seriously, you will eat every bite – at least we did!

Black Bean Burger with Sweet Potato Fries [No Additional Cost for the Fries] - Sweet Potato Cafe
Black Bean Burger with Sweet Potato Fries [No Additional Cost for the Fries]
I ordered my first black bean burger ever, and it was seriously so good! And of course I had to get the sweet potato fries [although you have the option to get regular fries – but whyyyy would you do that at Sweet Potato Cafe?!] While we were eating lunch, Chef Karen actually walked past us and out of the restaurant. We were curious as to where she was going, but we didn’t have to wait too long to find out. Soon after, she walked back in carrying carrots and herbs from the garden to prepare meals. It was such a unique and cool experience to actually see the garden being utilized for the dishes being put on the tables.

Chef Karen Pulling from the Garden - Sweet Potato Cafe
Chef Karen Pulling from the Garden

Brunch was simply amazing as well. Come hungry as Sunday brunch is all you can eat! Sweet potato pancakes, quiche, roasted potatoes, eggs, sweet potato biscuits, cabbage, creamed spinach, bacon, and my favorite – the meatloaf! My goodness. That meatloaf was life changing! They also had a jerk chicken, but I didn’t have any as I don’t like spicy food. But my mom said it was delicious!

Sweet Potato Pancakes and Eggs - Sweet Potato Cafe
Sweet Potato Pancakes and Eggs
Happy Mama Enjoying her Brunch - Sweet Potato Cafe
Happy Mama Enjoying Her Brunch

Obviously, I had a great time at Sweet Potato Cafe and I know I will definitely be back soon! I highly recommend stopping by  the Sweet Potao Cafe the next time you’re in the Stone Mountain area. Not only are the people and the environment welcoming, the food is delicious and fresh. You won’t be disappointed with the atmosphere or the food. I’d love to hear about your experience when you go, and don’t forget to let them know Larissa sent you!

Owners of Sweet Potato Cafe, Darryl & Karen
Owners of Sweet Potato Cafe, Darryl & Karen

20 thoughts on “Feature Friday: Meet Sweet Potato Cafe”

  1. What a neat place to check out. Sounds like they have a lot of great things on their menu. I love that this is a farm-to-table kind of place. I’ve never been to one, and that’s so cool you got to eat there.

    1. I highly recommend finding a farm-to-table restaurant in your area! You can taste the difference – it’s incredible. Sweet Potato Cafe does have so many options on their menu, and I hope to try them all!

  2. I love farm-to-table restaurants, especially if they have their own vegetable garden like this place you’re reviewing. The fried green tomatoes with bean relish looks really good. Wish I lived closer!

    1. Right?! This was actually the first farm-to-table restaurant I’ve been to that had its own garden right there! And if you ever visit Stone Mountain, you know where to go for lunch 🙂

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