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Brake Pad

Brake Pad

Burger Joint$$$$
College Park
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    Supermom H.
    "The shrimp tacos are great and so are the turkey burgers!"(6 Tips)
    Khaled H.
    "I got the Blue Cheese Burger and it was the best burger in town"(3 Tips)
    Jessica B.
    "side the la Menes tilapia salad"(3 Tips)
    Paulette C.
    "Fabulous burgers and fries"(7 Tips)
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  • Schedavia R.heart icon on user image
    Schedavia RichardsOctober 20, 2015
    This was my first time there. I had the Blackened Shrimp Tacos. They were delicious! The atmosphere was nice and the service was quick since it was my lunch break. I will return in the future.
  • Etienne F.
    Etienne FavereyMarch 15, 2014
    The place is very cozy and live the outside seating right next to the train track. Relaxed atmosphere and the Bloody Mary's were out if this world.
  • TJheart icon on user image
    TJMarch 12, 2013
    Brake Pad Burger is real good (Cheddar, Bacon & Jalapeños). I had it w/ the side salad. Definitely a place I'll visit again.
  • Michael Steven W.
    Great burgers and the Buffalo Lemon Pepper Wings (yes, at the same time) were amazing! :-)
  • Divahheart icon on user image
    DivahMay 15, 2013
    Great food!!! I like everything I've tried so far which is the black bean patty, the Philly, and the Bleu cheeses burger. Don't come in a hurry though, the service is great just slow.
  • Stephen G.
    Stephen G.February 6, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    They've added doors so now additional seating that stays warmer in the winter time!
  • Supermom H.heart icon on user image
    Supermom HkFanFebruary 1, 2015
    The shrimp tacos are great and so are the turkey burgers! I'm not big on the soft drinks at Brake Pad. I normally just drink water.
  • Jessica B.
    Jessica BJune 29, 2011
    Great overall menu. If you are trying to eat on the lighter side the la Menes tilapia salad is amazing and overlooked. It is very hot inside during the summer so dress light.
  • Stephen F.heart icon on user image
    Stephen FeatherJanuary 14, 2016
    Food and staff are wonderful. The new heated patio deck is nice, convertible to make it open air. Posted no firearms.
  • Barry A.
    Barry AustinMay 8, 2017
    A great place to eat and have a few beers !
  • Ashley E.
    Ashley EasonJuly 25, 2014
    Cool little place with GREAT food. The shrimp tacos were awesome. And hey they have guineas on tap :)
  • Melissa A.
    Melissa A.July 9, 2012
    Been here 25+ times
    We're what you might call "bloody mary experts" ... and I have to say, the spicy bloody here is still my favorite in all of Atlanta.
  • Khaled H.heart icon on user image
    Khaled HJuly 12, 2017
    I got the Blue Cheese Burger and it was the best burger in town
  • Steven A.heart icon on user image
    Steven Ayers IIDecember 2, 2015
    The blackened tilapia with blue cheese and soy ginger dressing is fantastic.
  • Tim W.heart icon on user image
    Tim WoodruffApril 2, 2017
    Great food. Great atmosphere. Sometimes crowded because it's popular.
  • Clayo H.
    Clayo HughesSeptember 22, 2011
    Recommend pastrami over the turkey pita...pastrami is hotter tastier n juicier...turkey sounds good as presented on menu...but doesn't translate in into real time taste!!!
  • Phyllis J.
    Phyllis JacksonOctober 21, 2017
    The Southwest Chicken Quesadilla is very good. Love the corn and black beans.
  • Wanda B.heart icon on user image
    Wanda BoydNovember 25, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Shrimp Tacos TO DIE FOR!! But then again all their food is pretty good and the wait staff is AWESOME!!
  • Hotel Indigo
    Hotel IndigoAugust 14, 2013
    Locals congregate at the Brake Pad, an old service station that’s been transformed into a hip neighborhood bar and eatery.
  • Nocturne F.
    Nocturne FlowerMay 5, 2019
    The brisk nachos and the spicy egg rolls are awesome
  • Kierston H.
    Kierston HendersonAugust 2, 2013
    Such good salads and the burgers looked amazing! Will be back!
  • Cory W.heart icon on user image
    Cory WJanuary 3, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Outside seating, beer selection and fries.
  • Liz T.
    Liz TaylorOctober 12, 2013
    Find out why we locals love the BP. Great food and great fun laid back atmosphere.
  • Kalena M.
    Kalena MicheleApril 29, 2010
    Go try the buffalo chicken sandwich. It's grilled not fried and they leave the blue cheese on the side. Start your meal with some hummus. Great stuff!
  • Karla B.
    Karla BookerApril 14, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    The chicken salad is to die for! Ask for extra pecans, goat cheese and craisins!
  • Racheal M.
    Racheal McdanielDecember 29, 2011
    Blackened tilapia is world famous. Every blue cheese lover much try the buffalo chicken quesadillas
  • Cami F.
    Cami FreemanFebruary 14, 2018
    Brisket nachos are the BEST!
  • Jeff A.
    Jeff AlexanderSeptember 19, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The chicken spring rolls with the mango chutney are sinful
  • Andrew M.
    Andrew McSherryMay 23, 2010
    Get the Brake Pad fries - but get it with Tater Tots instead of fries. Your arteries will never forgive you but the taste is awesome!
  • Bonnie R.
    Bonnie RobertsonJanuary 15, 2013
    I love this place! They have amazing burgers
  • William W.
    William WarrenJuly 31, 2010
    You have to come around 8PM. Its starting to cool down, and the train going by oddly adds to the ambiance. :)
  • Paulette C.heart icon on user image
    Paulette CainJune 17, 2016
    Fabulous burgers and fries
  • Marke H.heart icon on user image
    Marke HerveyFebruary 4, 2017
    The service was OK and it was a typical Sunday feel of a crowd but the food was good.
  • Troy S.heart icon on user image
    Troy ScottSeptember 8, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Nostalgia, great beer awesome burger
  • Scott B.heart icon on user image
    Scott BrooksFebruary 8, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Ask for Katie, she's the best!!!
  • Shelton H.
    Shelton H.April 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Love the burgers here. Get on the patio if possible. Worst service ever today though
  • Roxanne W.
    Roxanne WJune 28, 2013
    Order the Chicharrones!
  • Gigi
    GigiMay 26, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Crispin beer it rocks!!!!
  • Jaleesa L.
    Jaleesa LedbetterJune 9, 2012
    The fish tacos are incredible.
  • j mary w.
    j mary wSeptember 28, 2010
    Quesadila's with sour cream - that is the way to go. Or Chicken cheese steak!
  • Georgia Mamma
    Georgia MammaAugust 21, 2011
    Brandon makes really good (and really strong) margarita's!
  • Retlaw W.
    Retlaw WalterJuly 25, 2013
    Horrible experience!!!! I will never recommend this place to anyone. The food wasn't that good and the waitress was, let's just say there isn't a word in the dictionary that describes how bad she is.
  • Michelle S.
    Michelle SteinhorstDecember 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Chips and Queso are the best!
  • Parisa R.
    Parisa R.March 11, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Raspberry Vodka Lemonade is delish!
  • Andy R.heart icon on user image
    Andy ResendeApril 24, 2014
    It's probably good... but i'll never know because we sat for more than 10 minutes, called 2 waiters (both said someone else was coming) and no one ever came, so we left!
  • Stacy V.
    Stacy VaughnMay 22, 2015
    Don't be in a rush...
  • Kyra K.heart icon on user image
    Kyra KilianJune 17, 2016
    The burger, fries and tater tots were good. Service was poor.
  • Yo
    YoJune 18, 2014
    Very Good!
  • Carl B.
    Carl BlackMay 10, 2012
    Be aware that smoking is permitted on the spacious patio.
  • Clayo H.
    Clayo HughesSeptember 22, 2011
    Recommend the pastime over the turkey pita
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