David Clark
Creative food, colorful presentation, friendly and prompt service, fun atmosphere. We had a hard time finding options that didn't have spicy heat as an element. Really enjoyed the cute continuity of decorative elements: menus look like composition binders, napkins look like notebook paper, etc.
Yvonne Allen
I went to Public School 404 on a Saturday for brunch. I spotted it on my way to another restaurant and remembered seeing it on Atlanta Eats and decided to turn around and give it a try. They have standard brunch items but it's the way they cook them that makes them different. I had the Biscuits and Gravy, which comes with 2 eggs scrambled. The scrambled eggs had savory and didn't require me to add any extra seasonings to taste and it paired very well with the gravy from the biscuits. The biscuits where kinda crunchy on the outside and very soft on the inside. I also tried the Blueberry Pancakes and the Applwood Smoked Bacon. The pancakes are the real reason why this place got 5 stars from me. The pancakes are made with real blueberries and are very light and fluffy with a little crunch on the edges, which are just the way I like to have my pancakes. For me, the only downside to this restaurant is that you have to pay for parking. Parking is $3 plus whatever you want to tip the valet. You can pay for parking on the inside when you pay your bill which makes it convenient for people like me who don't carry cash.
Jackie Goodman
My experience at Public School 404 was over-the-top WONDERFUL! Upon entering, I was delighted with the fun decor -- SCHOOL STYLE, with globes on shelves at the top of the windows; typewriters from business classes, and old mixers from home economics classes; lots of cute signage, and a school theme all the way around. The rich and elegant decor was sophisticated -- someone spent a TON OF MONEY building this place out! I wish this web site would let me post some photos! My server, Jasmine, was terrific, and presented me with cute menus that continued the education theme. I enjoyed a delicious, hearty vegetarian chili that was served with what looked like a waffle on the side, bu surprise! It was CORNBREAD! My entree, shrimp and grits, had a surprise, too. What I thought was two slices of bread in the bottom of the serving skillet actually turned out to be patties of grits! The dish had a good bit of kale mixed in and artistically arranged on top. It, too, was DELICIOUS. For dessert, I had the chocolate brownie with ice cream. Dessert portions were large (cost was $7), and because the brownie tasted more like fudge and was VERY rich, I was unable to finish it, but I did finish the ice cream with caramel drizzle. I did imbibe during the lunch hour, but the iced tea was very good, and water was served in a cute little container from which it was poured into my glass. Hurry on over to Public School 404! You're going to LOVE IT! i DID! The general manager, Hunter Ryan, stopped by my table, and I had the opportunity to ask a few questions. This is the first Southeastern U S restaurant from a small chain owned by one individual. Most restaurants are out west: California, Oregon, Las Vegas. They have a good beer menu, along with other drinks. I went for the food, though, and I was thoroughly impressed. What a great new addition to dining in Atlanta.
Adam Stowie
The food is good and so are the drinks. The location in West Midtown is nice but parking is inconvenient, be prepared to hunt if you aren't in the mood for valet. The decor tries to be school themed but doesn't really achieve, though this hardly matters because whatever they were going for it came out nice. Wait staff was courteous and responsive.
Felicia Murrell
PS 404 will be a welcomed addition to the food scene in ATL. The location in West Midtown is great. The ambiance and vibe of the restaurant is wonderful. The chef is melding flavors well in the kitchen. We tried the Hangry Meatballs for an appetizer with just a hint of heat on the back of the tongue. Our main course was the PB&J Burger and the Asada Steak Tacos, both were a treat. I think the sides may have stole the show. The poblano slaw was out of this world and the fries are worthy of their own plate. Definitely give this place a try and be kind to the servers as the learn the ins and outs of waiting tables. They'll need it.
Genesis G
My husband and I visited this restaurant mostly because of their Buffalo Cauliflower appetizer. A coworker ordered this item through Grubhub awhile back. I loved it then and still do now. Since my husband and I are trying to be more conscious of the way we eat we decided to finally go sit down and eat from here. The vibe was nice, it was sort of dark in the center of the room where we sat but It was not too bad. Our waitress ( Canyon )informed us that they had games that could be played towards the back of the room if we wanted to do something while waiting for our food. We didn't have to wait long though. ( We arrived an hour before closing ) Canyon was nice, she was knowledgeable of the food and even recommended some other restaurants that were vegan. The menu does offer some vegan dishes but not too many. The food was great, the chicken was tender and moist and the bed of mixed veggies ( on top and bottom ) were an awesome paring. My husband had their " What Came First " burger. No complaints there either. Again, the Buffalo Cauliflower appetizer was bomb, I always say you can feed them to a picky eater and they will assume it's chicken tenders! Canyon certainly made our first experience really worthwhile, she was funny and attentive. We plan on going back with a group so that we can play with the games they offer!
Johnathon Vasquez
Enjoyed the atmosphere. Good food, reasonably priced for Atlanta. It's been a few months since I visited so I can't remember the names of the food we ordered. Would go again when in town.
Anthony Cimellaro
Hip and trendy atmosphere. Looks like the average elementary school on the inside. Great service and awesome cocktails. Food definitely hit the spot, I'm leaning towards bumping up to a 5 star review but I'd like to try it a few more times.
Gayle Ray
Food is good but food service is soooooooooooooo slow. (Second visit, second slow seevice experience.) And, cocktails are delicious but be prepared to pay a stiff price for individual drinks.
Dwayne Johnson
This place is sooooo cool. The atmosphere is great and the school theme is brilliant. The serving staff is excellent and the food was very good. I had the Hot Mess sandwich. It was
smoked turkey, tillamook white cheddar, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeños, au jus on toasted and buttered Texas toast. And the Brussel Sprouts were AWESOME. The drinks are lacking. I had an Old Fashion and it was pretty UNDERwhelming. So drink included, I paid roughly $35. A bit pricey, but great place. The price and the Old Fashion are the only reason I can’t give this place 5 stars
Sianon Bado
I LOVE the concept of this place. The decor and menu items held true to the public school theme. I was excited before I even got my food, which was delicious.
Eric Potrkius
Cool spot, chill vibe. Perfectly priced for the area of town they are located. The cocktails were better composed and presented then I expected. I hate tater tots and these were among the best I've ever had. I will return for sure, and I recommend to anyone looking for a cool spot to grab a drink and some apps. Love the schoolhouse decor too. Allen was a great bartender too!
Ashlee Hoover
My fiance and I came here per our wedding planner's advice. It is such a neat place! The menu looks like a composition book and the school theme is carried throughout. It was relatively easy to find parking nearby and we were greeted and sat immediately. Our server, Canyon, took great care of us from the start with suggestions of drinks and apps. I really loved the velvet cocktail (pictured). The food was really good as well! I had the What Came First chicken burger. It was messy but DELICIOUS!!! We would definitely return if in town again! Loved our experience.
Benjamin Hines (bwebmasta1)
PS 404 is a school themed modern restaurant with some unique dishes, a twist if you will on some classics. A burger, but, with butter lettuce, siracha ketchup, and BBQ mustard. Mac & cheese, but with kale and emman cheese. Very tasty dishes, good service. I will be visiting again.
Amber Jervis
Two words— BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER! I could devour these in two seconds and fight others at the table if they try to grab one...just sayin. Ok, now that I’ve got that out of the way I can move on to my overall experience. Hands down, this place is a must! The tiny details that tie the concept together are really unique and make for a fun meal. Check out my pics. I typically go for wine, but I was in the mood for a cocktail and chose the Crushed Velvet. It was the perfect amount of tart and the ginger beer added a nice finish. If you don’t like sweet drinks like me, this is a safe choice. For dinner I had the toasted poblano and quinoa. As a vegetarian, you miss out on a lot of smokey flavors and this hit the spot! It’s a lot of food so you will likely have leftovers. Oh, and we ordered the Nutella ice cream cookie for dessert. I mean Nutella, plus an ice cream cookie...need I say more?! Next time you are in West Midtown I highly encourage you to try Public School 404 out. Make sure to ask for Amber. She had great recommendations and never skipped a beat despite it was a packed house on a Saturday night.
Mary Latimer
CCB Burger- chicken burger with avocado, tomato jam, bacon, and fried egg. Fantastic burger. Very mediocre fries (wouldn't choose those again)
Billbang Sayasean
Good food, food drinks, and a great place to catch up with friends for the evening. Customer service was also on point.
Bill Cheatham
Cool concept restaurant/bar in midtown West Atlanta. Great apps and bar. Very nice covered porch/patio are on the front overlooking Howell Mill.
Good service, food and craft beer selection.
Sakeena Pennington
I had the BEST time at Public School 404 for My 35th birthday. From the moment I called to make reservations about 15 days before my celebration they made makeing reservations for a party of 17 on a Saturday night easy. The manager called me back and confirmed as well as sent it to me on yelp. When we arrived there were reserved signs on the tables and a waiter has been assigned to just us. Our server Michael was amazing to all my guests and he kept the food and the drinks coming. He really did a great job being our only server. The food was awesome and so were the drinks. I didnt get one compliant from my friends. We played the giant connect four, Jenja and darts right by our seats after eating. Everyone one of my friends thought the school themed décor of the resturant was so cute and unique since I am a middle school 8th English teacher in Douglas county. I had the salmon dish which was amazing. My husband had the chicken and waffles and he totally cleaned his plate. My favs are the buffalo cauliflower appetizer and the berry Moscow mule which is to die for. Most of my guests had burgers which must have been good b/c they cleaned their plates and it was quiet as everyone ate LOL. The 404 staff held my cake in the back and gave extra plates for cake for no additional charge. It was truly an epic night at public school 404.
VL Cobb Holley
Hands down...one of the best brunches I have ever had and I’ve enjoyed brunch all over the world! The chef is creative and breaks the mold. The cornbread waffles were delicious and perfectly paired with the chicken and maple syrup. The chicken sausage and cheddar grits are to die for! Mimosas �
Melissa Irlandez
Hands down best Bloody Mary in the world, wings to die for, cheese platter, I love this place 🎉🎉
DJoris Fleming
Was there yesterday after work. The server (Michael) was very friendly and attentive. Only had appetizers and drinks and I have no complaints on either. I probably will give the place another try for dinner or possibly brunch.�
Ed Wilkins Jr.
The only reason this spot gets 4 stars is because the service and cocktails were impeccable. The plates were well let’s say so so. My wife had the steak tacos (only 2). Her feedback was the meat and dressings were spot on. However the shells were suspect/not toasted well. My daughter had the Salmon. She said it was ok but the veggies were uneventful. I had the PS Birger. It would have been the bomb. But it was cooked well instead of medium. Big downer.
Valerie Johnson
Great menu (brunch and regular) and great taplist. Beers were slightly overpriced, however and service was a bit slow and forgot multiple "extra items" (side of grits, syrup, etc). The food was good and the ambience is neat. Will definitely go back.
Marissa Milton
Got the Skirt Steak with Parmesan Truffle Fries and it was so good! The fries are topped with shaved Parmesan and the steak came with ginger aioli! The steak was cooked perfect and all the flavors worked well together. The crushed velvet drink was really good too!
JN Coleman
The service was amazing...The food and drinks were amazing... Ambience was amazing. I really would recommend you try this place. I will be a regular for sure.
Ebonie Thompson
Awesome vibe. The school themed is carried out really well. The food was top notch. Michael, our server was great; stellar customer service.
Trese Shirley-Wingo
I had brunch with my friends after church and I enjoyed it. The service was great and our server Jacob took excellent care of our large group with kids. The food was awesome! I had Shrimp and Grits. It was not the usual but I loved it. I will be back!
Toki Woodard Huff
Had an awesome time Public School 404 today! Our server was super (Alvin?). We all got delicious appetizers. I got the Bacon Cheddar Tots!!! OMG! Yummy! My friend got the Fiery Calimari which was good too. The Crispy Buffalo Cauliflower was what my god-daughter got and it was on point! The Kale Cesear Salad with Salmon was a hit for both my friend and her daughter and I got the fish and chios. We were all satisfied with the fresh prepared/cooked to order entrees. The decor was fun for this teacher of 20+ years! Each of us actually work or have worked in a public school. What a treat it was. We will be back!
Aubrey Geary
Great food and great service. I highly recommend this restaurant.
Brandon Darnel
Nice ambiance, quality plate presentation. I was satisfied however not amazed. It was a decent place...
Brittney B. Wilson
Amazing customer service and great food and drinks! I highly recommend!
Miles Jordan
Extremely good! This place is a must try. Great atmosphere and the food is unbelievably good!
Nikki May
I absolutely LOVE this place especially Brandy, Tara and our waiter from yesterday
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