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Joe and Sam’s

1021 Jamestown Blvd, Watkinsville, GA

★★★★★4.5(261 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Joe and Sam's in Watkinsville charms with genuinely warm staff and a welcoming atmosphere, though cleanliness and quality control seem inconsistent—some guests rave about fresh, generously-portioned sandwiches while others find mediocre coffee, underwhelming bakery items with shortcuts (like store-bought jam), and tables that could use attention. If you're stopping by for a quick traditional coffee drink and friendly conversation rather than expecting specialty coffee or artisanal baked goods, the warmth of the place might make it worth a visit.

What to expect

Traditional drinksLight foodPastriesQuick grab

Google Reviews

Andreea B
★★★★★3 months ago

Friendly staff, but the inside was kind of dirty. Unwiped tables, dirty floors, greasy counters. On top of that I spent over $30 on a sandwich, coffee, and scone. The coffee is mediocre at best mostly just tastes really watered down. The chicken salad sandwich was very mushy and the scone was genuinely inedible. I know scones can be hard to perfect, but this tasted like a handful of flour. Prices are decent but not worth it for what you get.

Kristin Cochell
★★★★★5 months ago

I think the atmosphere is great. The food, not so much. The staff is amazing. The Ruben and Turkey wrap for sandwiches that are over 12 dollars each came with one slice of meat. It wasn’t great. I was told by friends to try something else. So I’ll do that one day.

Cheree
★★★★5 months ago

They have bakery items, but the quality just isn’t there. The jam for the “homemade” biscuits was Smucker’s in plastic packets. The quiche crust tasted frozen, and the eggs were hard and spongy, like a boxed mix. They also gave me plastic utensils. The environment feels cold and dark, not cozy or inviting. It would be great if they improved the food quality, warmed up the ambiance, and supported families with a dedicated space for children.

Roxana Holt
★★★★★6 months ago

The food was indeed delicious and fresh. The portions were quite generous. I ordered the BLT sandwich, while my husband enjoyed the club sandwich. Furthermore, the staff was friendly and welcoming.

Jason Hortman
★★★★★11 months ago

Service was great and very friendly, and the BLT and turkey sandwiches we ordered were very good. They have Miss Vickie's chips, which we like, too. The only part I didn't like was the cucumber and onion salad, which was cut up very coarsely into big slices and with a sauce that was more vinegary than I like. But other than that, great restaurant. Also very clean!

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