Restaurants that used to be something else are fascinating places to go. It's so neat to look around the building and see remnants of the building's former life, whether it's a Greyhound bus station turned fine dining establishment or a bank vault that now serves Asian fusion. One other restaurant in Georgia that used to be something else is A Taste of Lemon Restaurant in LaGrange. This building used to be a church, and now serves up good old-fashioned Southern cooking like you'd expect from a Georgia eatery.
A Taste of Lemon makes no secret about its former life. It definitely still resembles a church outside (and in!).
This was once the Second Methodist Church. Built in 1892, the historic building now houses the restaurant that's known as LaGrange's "best kept secret."
Inside, you'll find a bright and airy spot that still features an old pew and even some stained glass windows.
The restaurant is only open for a few hours each weekday for lunch. You'll want to make sure to arrive early, as many of the dishes tend to sell out.
This is good old-fashioned Southern cooking at its finest. The menu changes regularly, but you can generally count on a "meat and three" option
The dishes are served up piping hot. It doesn't get much more Southern than this.
If you're a local, it'll have you remembering Sunday dinners at grandma's house from your youth. If you're traveling through the area, this is a great way to experience a bit of Southern culture and cuisine!
The menu changes regularly, but if they're available, you don't want to miss the macaroni and cheese or the hot pineapple casserole.
A Taste of Lemon makes no secret about its former life. It definitely still resembles a church outside (and in!).
This was once the Second Methodist Church. Built in 1892, the historic building now houses the restaurant that's known as LaGrange's "best kept secret."
Inside, you'll find a bright and airy spot that still features an old pew and even some stained glass windows.
The restaurant is only open for a few hours each weekday for lunch. You'll want to make sure to arrive early, as many of the dishes tend to sell out.
This is good old-fashioned Southern cooking at its finest. The menu changes regularly, but you can generally count on a "meat and three" option
The dishes are served up piping hot. It doesn't get much more Southern than this.
If you're a local, it'll have you remembering Sunday dinners at grandma's house from your youth. If you're traveling through the area, this is a great way to experience a bit of Southern culture and cuisine!
The menu changes regularly, but if they're available, you don't want to miss the macaroni and cheese or the hot pineapple casserole.
A Taste of Lemon Restaurant is open only on weekdays for lunch only. The daily menu is posted each morning on the restaurant's Facebook.
Have you ever eaten at this tasty Georgia gem that used to be a church? Share your experiences in the comments!
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