In small towns like Sylvania and Cuthbert all across Georgia, the nearest Waffle House may be miles away, which is where the other “House” of Georgia – Huddle House – steps in. Slightly less breakfast-centric, Huddle House highlights include chicken fried steak and Chop House Burgers.

This hole-in-the-wall downtown Augusta outpost is known not only for its fried chicken and homemade pimento cheese sandwiches, but for breakfast as well.

What happens at the Grill stays at the Grill. This college town favorite, right across the street from the University of Georgia, is well-known for its 24/7 service— and for its feta fries. [Photo]

Drive-in or walk-up, the barbeque pork, scrambled burgers, and Brunswick stew hit the spot. A frosted orange shake will cool and refresh on a hot day in Middle Georgia. [Photo: John Mishler]

The self-proclaimed “King of the Hot Dog”, Jimmie’s Hot Dogs is an assembly line-style operation churning out fluorescent pink hot dogs, wrapped up and tossed in brown to-go bags. A complex pricing chart posted near the register reveals the seemingly limitless iterations of toppings and dogs. [Photo]

Though the original location no longer stands, Statesboro is hallowed ground for fans of this chain, founded here in 1991. You can’t go wrong with the Chicken Fingerz alone or in sandwich form. The zesty Zax Sauce is an indispensable accompaniment.

Tourists and townies commingle here for breakfast and lunch in the mountain town of Clayton. Breakfast means pancakes, lunch means fried chicken. [Photo: John Mishler]

It’s easy to miss, but that would be a mistake. Standouts include the chicken and waffles, as well as the fries paired with a selection of dipping sauces. The wraps and salads make Cafe Florie a slightly less greasy spoon.