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Cafe 290 in Atlanta
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Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, US
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Loved the live Jazz band, the atmosphere was definitely grown and sexy. The food was delicious, The staff was overly welcoming mad you feel right it home! Over ALL It was the best experience I have had in a long time. I cant wait to return!
Really enjoyed my visit. Came for a Billy Holiday Tribute with a business partner. The music was delightful/phenomenal band that evening. Wait staff was a little slow and the venue wasnt packed. While the service was slow, the staff was polite and professional. Great way to unwind during the week!
Great little hidden gem. This place has been around for decades. First time here celebrating a birthday and had the best time. The live music performance was phenomenal. The crowd was dancing and singing along through 3 sets....Awesome. The food was not that good, I ordered the salmon and it was extremely overcooked, my cocktail was not the best, and it was a busy Friday night so service was a bit slow. Even with all that, I will definitely go back time and time again just for the ambience and entertainment.
The place is really small so if you want a good seat you have to come early. The jazz is modern and they have live musicians entertaining. The crowd is older and the atmosphere is relaxed. The employees are cool and the food is fantastic!
I absolutely love Cafe 290! The food, service, music and atmosphere consistently exceeds my expectations. Yes there is a cover charge, BUT finding music this authentic warrants the fee. I took my dad there for his birthday, it was packed and tables were full. The owner walked right over and made sure we had a table! Definitely recommend.
Great vibe. Good food. Amazing music
We met here for girls night and really enjoyed ourselves. Its dimly lit inside with candles and every table has good full view of the band. The food was great, drinks were good and strong, service was attentive and the band was everything. They rocked the place along with the R&B singer who came out later. This place closes at 1am on Friday. We got there at 8pm and didnt leave until close to 1:00am. We were having that great of a time. Well definitely be returning to 290.
First time at a jazz club anywhere...glad it was 290. Lots of fun, great music, nice people.
Such a fun place and authentic atmosphere. Jazz is phenomenal and the performers know how to engage the crowd- the whole place was laughing and having an amazing time. The food is also really tasty with great prices - get the ribeye with mashed potatoes! You won’t be disappointed
The best place ever!
Really relaxed atmosphere. Live entertainment was incredible: engaging, good quality, and raw talent. The food was delicious and the drinks were strong--always a plus. When I return to Atlanta, Id have to come back.
GREAT TIME! First time visiting location, but it was excellent. Staff was absolutely friendly, bartender (James?) was an excellent conversationalist eventhough bar was full and the Food was really good. But the live BAND and young lady singing was better than the mozzarella sticks 😁. Parking lot was something to be desired, but Ill be back again. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾
I love the venue. The jazz be to die for. The customer services is awesome and warm. The atmosphere is so comfortable. And the food is delicious. Lets not forget about the drinks!
Amazing atmosphere very friendly people the staff was amazing our server was Shay....absolutely amazing. Reggie Hines was performing. If you have not seen the Reggie Hines show please stop by, reserve a table, eat dinner, and just sit back and relax you will have an amazing time. We have not been to this location in almost 20 years Im so thankful that we decided to stop by. Your money definitely will not be wasted.
William Green was AMAZING! GREAT TIME! GREAT FOOD!!! GREAT PEOPLE!! Great BAND!! GREAT DATE!! 😚😚😚😚😚
I arrived here after 1030pm on a Sunday...not only was it still open, not only was there live music, or that they were still serving dinner, it was CROWDED! I had the best time! I cant wait to come back! Definitely a great spot for the grown and sexy!
The music was outstanding but the venue crams as many people into the small space as possible. They sat our 10 person party that we had a reservation for at 2 very small high tops. The food took an hour or more and was mediocre at best.
I love cafe 290. I never have any issues when I go. Food is always good and the service is great! They always have amazing bands playing. Great spot for the grown folks vibe that Atlanta seems to lack! Trust me, you will enjoy yourself at Cafe 290!!
Brass cats play twice a month on Thursday and they are worth seeing. Havent been here in a long time but my last visit was very enjoyable. The keyboard player Scott Ritchie is a friend of ours. We went to see him and was pleasantly surprised at how great the whole band was!
A group of us was visiting Atlanta from out of town. It was six of us, two couples each and the server asked us how we separated and we told him that way our checks would be separated. The music was good however I ordered the Chicken Parmesan and the chicken was burnt on the bottom. I sent the plate back to the kitchen and the server asked me if I wanted something else and I told him no. My uncle and boyfriend order the salmon and it was very dry and my aunt order the jerk chicken and that was cooked very well which she enjoyed.At the end of the night the server brought us one ticket and hand wrote the total that each couple had to pay on the back of the ticket stating that he couldnt separate them. As we were adding up our items on our cell phones and they were not totaling up right the server only then told us that he added 20% gratuity to our bill which was not listed on the ticket.Furthermore, the Chicken Parmesan that I sent back to the kitchen that was burnt was on the bill and then he told us that the kitchen dont take back plates so we had to pay for it. I was so upset I only took two bites out of the plate and that was never communicated to us through out the night (we were there for about 2 and half hours). That was unacceptable. Then the server said that he didnt charge me for at $7 class of wine (the Chicken Parmesan was $19). We felt were being taken advantage of because we were from out of town.The service that we received from our server was very disappointing and I would not recommend this place if you are planning on eating dinner. I would advise you to eat and drink before you come that way you can just sit back and enjoy the music.
Great live music and band. The overall ambiance is pretty good but it could definitely use some updating and cleaning. There were few menus available and many of the items on the menu had been blacked out. I only ordered appetizers but others in the group ordered meals and all seemed okay. Everything came out correct, fast and nice and hot. Our server was great. The cover charge is a little exorbitant for such an establishment ($15), should have been none or $5. We had a good time but I do not think I would return.
This is Atlanta best jazz bar. I love this place. Every act that they bring in, is awesome. The only bad thing is the service. The waitresses are usually nice, but there is never enough of them. They seem to be eternally short staffed. The wait to be served can get ridiculous.
Grown & sexy atmosphere, friendly staff, good food & and great music! My only complaint is that they ran out of a lot of food way too early. They shouldve been better prepared for the large crowd, especially since it was Super Bowl weekend. Other than that, this place is great!
The live music was excellent! Had a party for mom here. However, the venue was small and dark and the host was unprofessional and very rude . We had to clean off our own tables and order from bar because of the slow staff. Place needs renovation. The venue not worth $15. The only thing that kept us there was the music.
This place is amazing. I went on a school trip and the band was great and the service was amazing. Everyone is so kind and helpful. This is a great experience. They opened early for us to go before a musical and i’m so glad we went. I will definitely be coming again.
The venue that was advertised was not there. I called weeks ahead for reservations for 12 people. They told me would get an area with a sofa etc. We were jammed in a corner in the very back and 5 of us had to stand. The place was run down and dirty. The carpet was awful and so were the restrooms. The music wss good, I was embarrassed that I took our group there.
Café 290 is a smaller venue that offers dining tables near the stage, cocktail tables closer to the door, and bar seating that encircling approximately 50% of the full-service bar.Due to recommendations from the reviews I read we arrived shortly after 8:00 PM for the 9:00 PM starting time. Having already eaten dinner we decided to grab a cocktail table near the middle of venue, which turned out to be an excellent selection. As showtime approached the joint began to quickly fill up and it ended up being standing room only.Service was OK, although it did seem that our waitress wasnt very attentive and the only way that we were able to get drinks was to stop her as she walked by us. Perhaps it was just me, but she seemed to be ignoring us compared to the service she was providing to the remainder of her tables.
Food staff and restaurant need improving. This place is expensive so excellent service should come with its hefty prices. Loved the jazz. Food, drinks and staff need improving. We waited over 56 minutes for our food. Drinks even just water with lemon was an extensive wait.
I had never been and we were celebrating my girls 50th birthday. Reggie Hines was playing and he did not disappoint. The band was phenomenal and the service was great, even with a new server working such a large crowd. Thank you for an experience.
Went for jazz music - the after hours quintet was excellent. Made a mistake and ordered food... My steak was half fat slab and half meat and tendons good thing there was veggies and potatoes. Asked for drinks menu - the list has no pricing on it... I suppose Ill have a surprise on the way out
Not a big jazz person but went for a friends birthday and had a good time. The music was good, but being sited in the front is the worst also as other reviews have pointed out service is slow, and the mixed drinks were not that great. Save so money and have a glass of wine.
Very good food $$. Server was very friendly. The live entertainer 7 the band & other Artist was off the chain. It was well worth the money I spent and then some. I will be going back. I would highly recommend Cafe 209 to people.
The club has a nice ambience. Im visiting and someone told us about this place. The music is amazing. The live band is all the way up. I enjoy grown up parties. Will tell my friends traveling to Atlanta to make their way to this place.
Fun time with a live band. I was the youngest person in their probably lol. Age range about 45 to 65. It was a good time nonetheless and the drinks were really good
This was an AMAZING night of incredible music and great food! A first time visitor but I WILL return and tell everyone I know. Mr Hines & Company was nothing short of a musical delight. Guest Violinist Brandi Alford took my breath away. Awesome. Awesome. And our server Kristen was like a BFF we hadnt met yet.
Ok I absolutely adored this little joint, I truly did!!! My daughter and I visited on Valentines Night and we had a blast!!! The live jazz was simply awesome and the food and beverages were very tasty!!! A few things to mention that were not so great however!!! The place is rather small so if you have claustrophobia this will not work for you!!! The space is very tight and yes you will hear your neighbors conversation and vice versa!!! The face that as soon as you walk in the front door your view is the kitchen dish washing area, which is kinda disgusting to be honest.....nah I care not to see your dirty dishes!!! Next to the entrance is the smokers lounge and since I hate cigarette smoke this was the biggest turn off for me!!! And lastly, the restrooms could use a little updating!!! I would also love to see places like this cover the food when transporting dishes from the kitchen to the tables.... makes it more sanitary. But again, loved the live jazz.....I would also invest in better speakers owners! I shall return tho lol.
I enjoyed this place so much. The first time we went We didn’t know there is a $15 cover charge but the manger made sure to take care of us . We will be returning and suggest you go visit just be mindful of the cover charge
My wife and I were in town from Nashville celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary and we ended the night visiting Cafe 290. Wow, what a treat. Reci Reign was there with an awesome band. We greatly enjoyed ourselves. The atmosphere was great and the live music cannot be touched. We will be back and will bring friends. Please bring Reci back. Great combination. Everyone enjoyed them.
$12 at the door, $5 would be the most appropriate price. The place is a nice size club nothing extravagant neighborhood folks. I’m a musician by trade so that’s why I was there to network with the musicians do a number or two that didn’t happen because there wasn’t any list to sign, it’s who you know. The band had its favorites they could sing the music which was R&B old school soul FM radio stuff. It was loud for me I moved back that help a little. This place boost about all the major celebrities graced that door it would be hard to tell that it is by the way the performers were clothed. The people get it they’re looking great but the performers are tone deaf there wearing t-shirts and other crumpled s———wear they found on the couch after they loaded the equipment. Ruth Brown once said “the entertainers suppose to look better than the audience” her advise missed the ALT musicians. Two times I’ve been to the cafe 290 since coming from Frisco, I know from the littlest black lounge in the city which ain’t many the players at least wear ties button up shirt if not suits we’d feel cheated.The pictures on the walls and flyers show that it’s well established. all those people in those pictures looked spectacular and spending money too. I admit I’ve been only been to the club twice my impression this is normal on sundays, to me it’s a deal breaker I’ll try another night other than Sunday when those fly looking entertainers throw down like the folks that were celebrating. Old blues musicians sometimes only had one suit but it had 2 pair of pants. a reversible vest and coat. So one side for the gig and the other side for church, Sunday’s wear your meeting suit local ATL musicians.
Loved the music! The food was not bad, either. Nice place for jazz & the singer was out of this WORLD!! Ordered the shrimp & grits. Delicious!
Mostly because my cousin Wes was playing there :) but the door guy was especially gracious while I grabbed a quick breath of air and smoked a cigarette letting me go out and back in without trouble, and the staff was so friendly like family and I loved the intimate atmosphere. The bathrooms could use a little sprucing or work, but other than that it was awesome.
Great Jazz! Shrimp Parmesan was excellent! Nice atmosphere to unwind and let the music take you away. Lots of first dates there.
Great live music, tasty meal and drinks. Great service. The ambiance was just perfect for the night. A lovely experience everytime I go to enjoy a night out at Cafe 290.
Absolutely loved the vibes, music, staff and food!!! Will be back for sure!!
Its a bar.. I can expect more.. but the simple older decor works.. its a shadow in perspective to the music. This time I sat at the bar. The male Bartender was great. I asked for my Glenlivet in a old fashion.. no problem ( I hate girly glasses-save that for those who drink mixed drinks). The entertainment has been great each time. I dont eat there.
If youre in or around the Atlanta area, and looking for live Jazz, Cafe 290 is a long standing, solid source. Monday nights a few times a month, theres Joe Grandsdens Big Band made up of some of Atlantas finest artists. The night I went, a solid band with a cabaret singer performed- enjoyed! Call ahead or check online to make sure its a show of interest to you. If youre a Jazz Lover, a musician or simply in the neighborhood, worth checking out.
This place has been in business for 25 yrs and you wouldnt know it. It put you in the mind of a start up place that just open. New to the area the information on their website has not been updated. My husband and I arrived and we were celebrating a birthday. We were enjoying the band feeling the vibe, and around 11:00 pm I started smelling cigarette smoke. We walked up front and ask the guy who was at the door, whats going on? He stated after 11:00 they can smoke on the other side of the room. Very upset because walking in your establishment clearly on oxygen, one would think I would have been informed. Had to leave and they dont need any star!!!!! But you cant post unless you give them one. It over priced to be a hole in the wall. Will never go back.
One star ONLY and that star belongs to the band. Took my mother here for her birthday & it was a HUGE mistake! The food was horrible! The wings were teeny tiny and old& outdated, not fresh at all. They were so old, I was afraid I would become sick from eating them, so I didnt. My mom sent two plates of food back and left there without eating anything. Our waitress was rude and unattentive. She never refilled our drinks. I couldnt even order my mom a 2nd drink bc our waitress disappeared. After eating, our plates sat on the table for 2whole hours before she cleared our table. Our experience here was so terrible that it ruined my mothers bday. We will NEVER go back there again. They charge a $15 cover charge and the food is GARBAGE with hefty prices. We had a party of 12 & noone had anything good to say about their food. If you want to eat good and enjoy good service without breaking the bank--- this is the wrong place to come. Do yourself a favor and go elsewhere. & besides that------the place is a DUMP! It needs to be renovated very badly. Just take a look at the restrooms and the ceilings. With all the money they charge, the least they could do is make the place presentable, nice, and comfortable. They never have to worry about my family again!! If I could give Cafe 290 zero stars, I would.
Great music & great food, the only change Id make is to update the interior all over. It needs a cleaner/ newer decor and bathrooms. But after that the music and food were wonderful!!! Id like to return there after an intensive remodel
I loveeeeeee every minute of Cafe 290. The music is phenomenal, the food and drinks are on point. There is a $15 charge to get in but its worth it. Staff was amazing. I will deferentially be back and spread the word about Cafe 290.
First walking into the place was pretty run down kind of a hole in the wall type of jazz/blues place needs upgrading, a lot of smoking, ordered the food everything was good except for one shrimp was still frozen on one end, the live music was great! Loved the Music!
Visit date 09/08/18The music was AWESOME!!!Terrible service from hostess to server.Was in town from Charlotte, never been to this resturant/ jazz club, therefore wasnt aware of a cover charge to enter for dinner...We made reservations showed up was told we needed to pay $15 each to enter into dinning area...we questioned the charge simply because it didnt make sense to us...Lady at the hostess stand,was very rude and matter fact when we asked questions.Noooo customer service skills.We werent upset over paying, just wanted to understand how it worked when dining. She had no personality,just rude.Our server was the same, just rude...had it not been for such an Awesome band,we wouldve walked out...The server scratched out our total on the check and added a %18 gratuity for 2 people...we had 3 drinks,1 dinner plate, appetizer...which again we would have given her a nice tip...even with her bad service...there was no need to write a tip expectation on the check.We will NEVER recommend or return.
You cant beat $10 cover for one of the best big bands in the country! The catfish was excellent! Dont miss this one! Joe Gransden and the band appear every other Monday.
Went on a Sunday night and the music was amazing. We had a party of 4 and only one person really enjoyed their food and it was me. My ribeye steak was amazing so were the veggies on the side. The jerk chicken breast was too salty. The blackened salmon lacked seasoning and flavor. The shrimp Alfredo pasta was a bland as well..service is slow. The jerk wing and hot wings were great appetizers and drinks were good as well. We arrived at 830PM for the 830PM show and were able to sit wherever we wanted. The Show didnt start until 9 which was cool with us. Arriving early allowed for great parking in front. The staff was friendly which is always nice. Cover can be paid with a cc if needed amd cost pee show is always noted on their website with the type of show which is a plus. We will definitely return for the music and atmosphere not the food LOL
Great atmosphere. Mixed crowd and it was packed. Open jam session was awesome I sang Whats Going On (ahem). Oh, and they had some good wings too...
Cafe 290 was great! Its a cozy atmosphere that just kinda sneak up on you, it was my 1st time there and the inside was nothing what I expected from outside. The live music was Awesome. And the food was surprisingly delicious
Only because I couldnt give a zero. Friday. July 21,2017. Horrible service. The manager is confused. She stuck 9 guests by the dirty bathrooms to sit. Then we waited 20 mins and no one approached us so I asked for the manager. Then she said she cannot give us free drinks because we waited so long. Guess what we never asked you honey.Then the Margaritas were salty as hell.This mess only happened because the birthday girl wanted to try it again. She had fun one time. I remember I was there that Friday night. The band on Friday was great. But the service sucks!!!! They take your $15 at the door then say To hell with you Thats what we get. A waste of gas, time and energy. Oh. Its hot as hell. The fans dont work
The fried calamari was excellent! My wife tried it for the first time and loved it! Different live bands, menu changes for the occasion, things are right at this place. Come visit, but call before you come! Itll help.
I really enjoyed the great service, atmosphere, and live music. Im going to make this a regular spot for meeting up with friends. Very clean and social distancing.
Entertainment was great, however the food was ok. Perhaps because our order took an hour and a half! They seemed to be very short-staffed, but the one guy (and later one lady) worked the entire place.
Nice no frills spot. Mature crowd. The feature artist was good. The amateur talent was garbage except for one guy that played trumpet
Jaz is the man. I mean that. The hospitality here....... NOTHING LIKE IT. Vern the barber, good looking out on the spot. Live jazz band on one side and the other side with pool tables and pinball machines, jukebox and the bomb drinks.
While Im a broke college kid so I cant really afford the food here, the music is just fantastic, and really such a great value. Joe Grandsen and His Big Band are always a hit. This is a favorite spot for me and my girlfriend.If youre ever in Altanta and looking for some Jazz, this is the place to go.
Very nice people good service social distance everyone. 1 waitress all night but we didnt even know she was great! Next time I visit ATL I will be back!
15 dollar cover charge....band was great....servjce was horrible. Waitress forget she had taken our order....no utensils....didnt replenish water or drinks.Hostess was on her cell phone the entire time. I ordered chicken parm, which was good....no bread, though....had to demand the check.....our dining experience was the worst. Saxophonist Reggie Hines was outstanding, though..
Great place for date night great food great drinks ask for top shelf please The band was unbelievable most definitely back!!!!!!!!
Love this place. Its as really good spot for great music and food. Its a hidden treasure known to only pure jazz enthusiasts so the crowd is always enjoyable
OMG! I had a great time I came on a Monday for the Big Band and I will be back. The music was everything. Drinks were 👌🏾👌🏾 nice and strong.
First time here. Ive heard a lot about the place but, as they say, you have to look and see and hear for yourself. Cafe 290 seems to have a loyal following. The music, this night, was especially good since the musicians communicated well together.
The band was amazing and the food was good the service was okay. The bar service was great. I will definitely be back to listen to some great music.
Went to Cafe 290 for a birthday dinner party, the live jazz music was PHENOMENAL, HOWEVER the waitress was ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE!!! She constantly forgot things that were requested, she removed plates from the table that were not finished, then she tagged on a 18% gratuity for the shabby service that she provided! She was AWFUL!!! The food was decent but not for the price in my opinion. I’m a stickler for customer service and this waitress was the WORST!!!
The music is fabulous, reminds you of Vegas in the 60s with the Rat Pack, but with casual attire. Good was surprisingly good. 1st & 3rd Monday nights of each month ate the best!
Went for Valentine’s Day. Wouldn’t consider the band a jazz band. Food was mediocre and the wait staff was dressed in sweat pants. Dessert was delicious though.
Nice atmosphere, like the band and others can get up and sing. WE HAD A GREAT TIME.
Great atmosphere, friendly people, fabulous music.
Small, yet cozy venue. Food was was excellent and worth the value but slow to receive. Took a long min b4 server greeted us- we had to ask. Loved the live music.
The live music is always good. This place has been around a long time. I think its time for some remodeling. Especially when its a 15 dollar cover charge.
First time visiting Cafe 290 and my experience was absolutely incredible. Great service, great atmosphere, great entertainment and just a great place to sit back and enjoy yourself! We will be back. Thank you!
Excellent service. The band was great and very entertaining. Shrimp and grits was bad thou. Other than that everything was very well.
Great music, great food, awesome atmosphere. Love this place!!!! Keep up the good work. 20 yrs coming here and it has NEVER let me down. 👍👍
Nice spot to hear some live music. Owner is nice. Bathrooms could use some renovation. Atmosphere is laid back. Overall it’s a decent spot.
I only went once and it was a Sunday night and sat on the bar side because they were charging $12 to get on the other size where there was a live band that wasnt even all that. The bar side was nothing but older guys like mid 40s and older. 😣😣
It was a cool spot. I kept getting rained on by a leaky ceiling. I couldnt see the acts from the other available options..either.. It was behind a pillar or far in the back. The music was nice. I enioyed the show.
We came here on a Friday night to celebrate my husband’s graduation with our family. We enjoyed thoroughly ourselves! Kipper Jones and the RnB Circus knows how to put on a show! Anytime we come to Cafe 290, we are coming to see this band!
Jazz band was great. Service on the other hand was horrible. I was seated for 30mins an was never asked by a waiter if I needed anything. I had to stop a waiter to get a meau. Then she never came back for my order. So an hour of being there I still havent gotten any service from the waiter. The service is really really bad..
Perfect for grabbing wings & great music, occasional live. Food is superb. Would be nice if located in a more spacious building, a little cramped on some nights.
Nice and cozy.. Pretty pricey I must say. But I enjoyed the band last night as we celebrated my Sista Joannes 61st Sexy Birthday!!👋👋👋😀
This is one of my favs in Atlanta. The staff is spot on. And the bartenders...OMG...just the best. A legend in Atlanta. You need to check them out. Oh, did I forget the bands. Unforgettable.
Great music w Joe Grandstons Big Band. Food is ok but low to mid priced selections arent very well prepared. If ordering a steak, on the other hand, the are excellent but just a bit pricey.
Had an awesome time. Food was excellent and band. Place is very small. This was my second time going very slim chance if I go again. However, our waitress had an awful attitude . Her name is Jahari. The space is very tight and every time she came by she kept bumping into me and other guess. She was also very rude when it came time for us to check out. My husband and I came with another couple and we wanted separate tabs. She put it all together on one receipt and when we asked for it to be done separate she said their machines can’t do separate orders which was an lie and then was rude to us by in saltine our math skills. Saying it’s not hard just add up what you ordered. She has poor communication skills and I hope she sees this. Jahari if you don’t like your job get another one. I will be letting your manager/boss know about your behavior. I was going to tip but after I was insalted I told my husband to don’t tip.
Nice spot to relax and unwind. The musicians were great. This place is for the grown and sexy mature adult. There is also a sports bar, however I didnt check that side out.
Great live jazz. Atmosphere is awesome to hang out, take a date, and unwind. Friendly staff. Great food. Fab drinks
Great live music and fun atmosphere. Drinks are good and the waiters/bartenders are super friendly. Food is just ok but definitely a good experience
I tried calling before my wife and I drove 40mins to get there. When we got there someone met us at the door to tell us that the Jazz Band had cancelled. We decided to stay anyway because it was our FIRST time coming. Asked for a food menu and was told there is no food. GTFOH, so what no band no food. WOW.
I Love this place.... Second time going...the food is so good and the Band is Amazing, Outstanding, etc...A must go to place...
Once you get over having to pay a cover fee to eat dinner, its a nice place. The musicians are great, thats when you realize what the cover fee is for.
Our waitress was very rude and unprofessional when we ask her could she separate the bill she said the machine is not set to do thar and plus you can figure out the total. I said wow and ok. Then she charge the wrong total on my card this was my husband and I first time it might be our last. The table are small. The waitress name is Jahan server number one. We enjoyed the jazz music.
Havent been here in like 20 yrs. So glad to see the 290 still poppin! Nice, classy, but not pretentious atmosphere. Great date spot for the grown and sexy.
This is the coolest little hole in the wall spot. Took in some Jazz on my birthday! Was a lot of fun. Great cocktails too!
Great atmosphere and on Tuesday nights they have a talent show graded by singing aficionados! Had a great time would definitely recommend!
Great atmosphere! Came here on a whim on 3/24 only to experience the great vibes, nice performance and our lovely down to earth server Crystal. Will be coming back.
I went here the other night& had a blast! Mo1 of the bar tenders , is a cool fellow. And the catfish fingers were delicious.
Had a great time this weekend. They had an awesome saxophonist! Him and the band did an outstanding job. I have visited this place twice and they have yet to disappoint.
We went here for new years eve 2016 and just were not wowed.Da Bad... roaches, cramp quarters, so so food with exception of the snapper that was good, but they served us on paper plates, and no place to dance with my wife. (0 stars)Da Good.... entertainment was good with a bit of raucous comedy from Bo peep and R&B classics from Kipper Jones. (4 stars)
This place is truly a hidden gem. Doesnt look like much from the outside, but beyond the doors it becomes magical. Great bands, great food.
Excellent if you like jazz go hear Reggie Hines
They need to upgrade its 2018 ,the menu needs improvement, I like cafe 290 they just needs to be be renovated ,to dark and cant read the menu, dont really have a desert menu and plastic cups! But the music is nice
I really enjoyed it nice band, good food, grown laid back environment
Great music, great atmosphere. The service can be improved, it wasnt as prompt and maybe they need more staff to be able to satisfy the crowd.
The ambiance is excellent, but the food needs a lot of work. I ordered jerk wings and got Teriyaki , the were small and meatless. But the music, service and the ambiance made up for it.
As i sit here pissed i did not read the reviews before i decided to skip Velvet note to come here, im more annoyed with myself than anything! there are too many reviews posted on how horrible the food is! i ordered the salmon and it is the cheapest salmon you can buy! even the waitress explained how she has heard many times about the salmon not good and dry. so cafe 290 knows their food is a problem but they continue to Not it! i just wish i knew this before , i could have ate elsewhereand only came to cafe 290 for drinks and the jazz! this place is taking every penny for themselves and not putting any money into fixing this so called classy place up.( the bathroom door locked is halfway off, just take it off!! i gave 2stars for the jazz band, if it wasnt for them i would have given a 1 ( since zero is not an option) since im VERY big on food!i say eat before you go and enjoy jazz band!
Great jazz club, Kipper Jones is an awesome entertainer and William Green is unbelievable on the keyboards. The entire band was great, this is how it use to be in the 60s Harlem, Chicago, Detroit.Real entertainment with artist that can play and sing. This type of music is the motivation for my soul.
Absolutely LOVE Cafe 290 - especially on the 1st and 3rd Mondays when Joe Grandson and his Big Jazz Band perform. Always a good show!
Cafe 290 is an Atlanta/Sandy Springs staple gor Jazz, and Blues. It is a quaint place with a bar and menu that will please any palette. I have bisited on numerous occasions and been pleased with the music, food, and service. If you ever get the chance you should check it out. Catch some of the local talent and enjoy the down home ambience. The reason I gave it 3 stars is because the place is LONG overdue for some renovations....lol!
Live music Saturday was really dope! The atmosphere is cool. Kind of small but “intimate”. Wish ATL had more places like this.
Omg the live entertainment was everything! Then the food set it off I cant wait to go back very intimate and the customer service was awesome
Really enjoyed my self great music and strong
Been here forever, what is called jazz is more R&B, but the live music is good. Club is a little beat up but adds to the atmosphere. Food is an adventure...
Love the live music food is really good. Where Im from it would be called a hole in the wall. It is cool chill spot!
I really enjoyed the atmosphere of grown folk. Mr. Kipper Circus band was amazing, and the food was phenomenal especially the lemon peppers. I plan to go avain
Music was good but my girl got her purse stolen and the staff didnt not care at all about helping to find it. i know a staff memeber stole it. i will never go there again and will tell everyone that cafe 290 suck and they steal .And i file a police report. wish i could give no stars.
Awesome, laid back atmosphere with great food, great music and excellent service. Off the beaten path but well worth a visit.
Great experience.. Moe the bartender is FABULOUS!!! The band was amazing loved every minute. I will be returning in the near future.
If youre looking for the best jazz artist in town, in a warm and eklectic environment that just so happens to serve the best drinks this is a place to go! Ill be back!
Very intimate spot, nice for a first date. If you enjoy live music this is perfect, the food is pretty delicious as well.
Very nice atmosphere, I always love the vibe of live music and raw talent in the air.
We were there for a Big Band experience and satisfied for sure. They also have sharing plates as well as drinks. Good times, enjoy.....
Omg! The food was trash. I had salmon, mixed veggies and what was supposed to be rice pilaf. Not worth the money! The music was nice but I wont be back...
I only gave it 4 stars because we came for jazz and says jazz club the band even said they are a jazz band but they played R&B great show but not as advertised.
The Band stops playing @ 10:30p just a heads up! But staff was super friendly about it ! Sad I missed them by minutes 😩 better luck next time
Great music! And unfortunately in my experience usually if the music is good, the food is the opposite, but great music and food.
Its always a great time at Cafe 290 enjoying live music. The entertainers, atmosphere, location and a diverse crowd of guests keep me going back.
I visited Cafe 290 for the live jazz music. It was my first time and it was great! Super spacious & cozy. I would definitely recommend for first time visitors and tourist.
Cafe 290 is an incredible institution in Atlanta. It offers a lot of live music and good food. You wait staff is very friendly and they have great food.
, the Cafe 290 whats an awesome experience a nice place to wine and dine someone special and they also have somewhere you can play games and play pool but I didnt see a dancing floor
A glass of sprite was $9. A glass of weak nasty sangria was $15. To top it off you pay $12 to get in. I just spent $60 on what???!!!!!! I was also rold thete was open mic which was the main reason to go out only to find out that they were doing features only which was not advertised on the website.
Music awesome.....food selection out of appetizers.....service.... bartenders attitude horrible, made you feel as if what do you want now.
Had a great time. The guest was Reggie Hines. Ordered calamari and mozzarella sticks...great portions. I would go again. #lovesaxophones #greateats #goodtimes
Really enjoyed myself. Seating is very snug but the band is amazing! Also the food is ok. Get the catfish!
Went here on my birthday, great atmosphere and vibe just took forever with the food. Not especially impressed. The place is okay.
When all other places are booked up you can always count on a good time at Cafe 290. Maybe one day the owner will update the womens rest room.
The band and the female vocalist were amazing! I remember her from a spot in Johns Creek a few years back.
I love this place.. Ill definitely be back!
Tonights performance by LTanya Sugarlips Turner at Cafe 290 deserved 6 + stars. She was amazing. The food and drinks are always on point at 290 but TuKut ruined the whole experience for me and as a result of her interrupting Sugarlips performance twice and her obnoxious, disrespectful and unprofessional outbursts, It will be a long time before I support another show that she promotes; if ever. Yes. She was that bad.
One of my favorite places for authentic Jazz music and real people.
This place is breathtaking. Its for the grown adults to enjoy them selfs. Great music and live band to entertain the crowd
If you love jazz, delicious food and extraordinary hospitality, then Club 290 is the place for you. Smokz and Keith 290 is blessed to have you two as part of their team.
Great chill place. Had our company party there. Food was delicious and the service was great.
Great music with a juke joint atmosphere. The food is decent and service slow due to understaffing. Still very popular so get there early.
Reggie Hienz was phenomenal!!!! My family and I had a great time! Food was good staff was awesome! Cant wait to go ba k!!!
Gr8 time. Good food. DOPE band. A staple in Atlantas live music scene.
The food was delicious and the Jazz band was excellent. Overall we had a great time.
Awesome, awesome, awesome band Friday night. It took over 45 minutes to receive my food other than that I loved it and will be back.
We really had a nice time even though we got there late we still got a seat
It was great my husband took me there last night for my birthday. Food and entertainment was amazing!!
It was an okay facility, needs a little cleaning in the back. Had to ask for our table to be cleaned, but the food and band was great.
The last two times my wife and I were there Reggie Hines tore the place down! His band is nuts!!! In a good way! We love 290!
This place was great the music the food the drinks the atmosphere period me and my wife loved it
Very nice place and the food was good, and drinks were good to..the music was quality enjoyed mores friends people.
My wife and I was passing through Atlanta and stop by Cafe 290 for some live music. Food and music was great. We will be back
Very nice atmospheric place to have a date..Enjoyed the meal and the live music..I never let a negative review keep me from a positive mindset..Go on out and be your own judge..Remember there is so much bitterness in the world..Enjoy Life
Look a here this the spot. Weekends are the best. Great drinks, food, and the music. The music is so beautiful.
Great music, great server, decent prices for drinks and bottles..our glasses were not clean
Always great music with an attentive staff! I drive over 100 miles to visit this little jewel at least once month!
Love this place! The live music is great, food is good and the staff are phenomenal!
Always a great time. Stiff cocktails, good food. The chicken marsala is 🔥🔥🔥
Great place to hear fantastic live jazz music. No gimmicks here, just good old fashion talent and jazz.
I havent been here in years but I have to tell you, it looks exactly the same as it did the last time I was there. And thats not a good thing. They really should take some of that money they make and put it back into the facility, seriously!
Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, fantastic live music! Come on a Monday night to see Bumpin the Mango!
This place is so awesome the music the food everything if you love live band music great singing you would love to be at this place awesome thats all I have to say awesome
Great jazz, never disappointed. Reggie gets better and better after last visit 8 years ago. Family and friends pleased.
Great experience.... Planet All Stars Jazz Band was OUTSTANDING!!!!! Would be back soon.
Before the break the music was great, not so much afterwards. The food was too $$$ and the service was very slow.
The food is good and the service is fine too. Me and the band The South Bay Project stop by on Sundays for the jam sessions / open mic
Love the place. Food and music are nice, been going for over 10yrs
This spot is really layed back the food is great the music is great and so is the service my wife amen loved it
The band was good. The place itself needs an upgrade. Carpet smells old.
DMaestro performed the evening I visited.... He killed it. Food was pricy but the performance was definitely worth more than the entry fee
The live music here never dissapoints. Nice mature crowd and decent atmosphere.
Food was great. Music was fabulous. My husband and I had a great time.
Good venue for budding musicians. However the place needs to be repaired. It Can burn down easily.
Love the music and the atmosphere...food wasnt bad!! Pretty pricey..overall good!!! Great service
Awesome place to listen to a live band and the food was great! The entertainment was awesome!
Best little secret in Sandy Springs! Best bartender, best entertainment and the best food, you cant go wrong at this spot!
A nice place. Dress code not included. A lot of taking didnt... no couldnt enjoy the music
Someone told me there isn’t a real jazz bar in Atlanta— well this comes darn close. Quality listening experience.
The food was good and the jazz music was excellent. Cant wait to go again.
Great music and artists, food needs more culinary flare, service was good but could be better.
I come here ever chance I get. Love it. Jazz on one side and on the other side of the building the other music lol. I love the jazz side. L
Total reviews rating 4.4
199 Reviews for Cafe 290 2023:
Review №1
2021-04-19This place was a pleasant Surprise. The drinks were right and the House Band was everything. I would definitely be visiting again.
Review №2
2019-07-27I Love this place great food great timely courteous service, great prices and the owner is the coolest guy on the planet! I go every Tuesday for Whos Got That Vibe the hottest talent show on the planet!
Review №3
2017-05-02Great atmosphere with a mature crowd. Celebrated my girlfriends birthday here. Get there early for parking and seating purposes. Drinks were great but be patient ordering and receiving your food.
Review №4
2020-11-18Me and my girls really enjoyed ourselves. The music was great the food was ok and the drinks was strong and right.
Review №5
2021-04-10Finding this place was the best thing that happened to me during my trip to Atlanta. The location is great, easy to find (w/ private parking). Getting a reservation was super fast and simple. The interior suits the music and restaurant. Food was very good, great customer service as well. Went to listen to William Green’s trio and boy do they sound great, he seems very experienced at entertaining the audience. Not to mention, as a underaged youngster just trying to see some live music at a bar/restaurant without the worry of age restrictions (21+), this place welcomed me right in. First time and I’ll definitely come back to Cafe 290 in the future.
Review №6
2018-12-05Very NICE atmosphere and the food was good. I had the shrimp and grits. The band was good!
Review №7
2021-03-14We loved the experience. The lemon pepper wings were so good. The drinks were good they really dont skimp and the liquor in the cocktails whew lol. The music and atmosphere was making. They practiced social distancing so we felt safe to have a good time. We will definitely be back soon!
Review №8
2019-12-20The band was amazing! Karaoke night was fun. I will definitely be back!
Review №9
2021-06-16Cafe 290 was an iconic jazz club in Atlanta (Roswell actually) I had been going to Cafe 290 since 1997 when I first move here. The best local talent in the city of Atlanta played there. You would even see some celebrities there on occasion. I will say if the owner had invested into renovating the club it would still be open. But Cafe 290 stayed popular even still. In closing want to say that there will never be a another Cafe 290, and it will never be forgotten.
Review №10
2020-08-03Awesome LIVE music! William Green and his Boys did that! Great food and drinks! Chris took great care of us! Social distancing but still a great time with the other patrons. Cant wait to go back.