Kool Korner Grocery

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Local(404) 892-4424

349 14th St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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Kool Korner Grocery
Local(404) 892-4424

349 14th St NW
Atlanta, GA 30318

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Expert Reviews of Kool Korner Grocery

Citysearch | Midtown grocery yields a crusty hot Cuban sandwich that's worth a trek from anywhere.

No need to dust off your Spanish: It's sandwiches only. Order a "Classic, with everything" and what you'll get is a sublime concoction of ham, roasted pork and Swiss cheese with all the fixings (ask for...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/23/2005
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User Reviews of Kool Korner Grocery

Yelp.com Review - by Ivan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I know it's closed, but I'm gonna review it anyway because I have a confession that's hard for a wanna-be gourmand to make: I never actually set foot in here. I never really had a chance to, working…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe G.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best Cuban sandwich in town. I've been there many times for lunch and it is consistanty great. Extremely affordable too. It's run by a nice old Cuban couple and their kids. Highly…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rich V.

5.0 of 5 stars. My condolences to us all on losing one of the most lovely and endearing eateries in town.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Rest in Peace Kool Korners. I loved this place. Their cuban sandwiches were legendary! The old man was as endearing as anyone in Atlanta. He gave me back whole dollar amounts shorting himself all the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jimmeh G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow, Im sorry it closed, they were such a cute old couple. Being from Florida I had to come here to get a taste of home, whenever I was in Midtown.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kris K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just spoke to the owner...they are closed forever. :(
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by V L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have the worst luck. Found out today that the place is CLOSED! The owner was kind and came out (I guess he lives in the back) and thanked us for our patronage through the years. He said there…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dawn S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The Kool Korner is perfect example of what takeaway food should be. Very tastey and unbelieveably inexpensive. A little bit of love crimped between two pieces of pressed bread. I get an authentic…
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by James J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good Cuban, but the best cuban in town is at Havana Sandwich Shop on Buford Hwy. Hole in the wall, but the best Cuban in town as well as great empanadas.
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Curtis J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Delicious cubans! Just beware going there around prime lunch time. The line is ALWAYS out the door. Try to get there like 11am or wait till after the lunch rush around 1pm, then the place is deserted…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by D. R.

4.0 of 5 stars. A little place. Big taste. A Cuban that demands attention, warm, it melts in your mouth, and will never try to defect from your tastebuds.
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Huck C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here since 1997 when I was a freshman at Tech. The cuban sandwiches are the best here! I get the classic which has the pork, ham, swiss cheese, pickles and mustard, which is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lorne C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Just a tiny grocery store that does one awesome cuban - probably the best in Atlanta.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Great Cuban Sandwiches

This is a great place to go for a good Cuban sandwich. It is a little hole in the wall 'grocery store', but their entire business is making these sandwiches. Bring cash, they don't take credit cards
kudzu.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Luisa C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not just the best Cuban sandwitch in Atl but anywhere!
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Absolutely the best Cuban sandwiches in town

If you don't mind standing in line and having to bring your food back (not really any place to sit down), they have the best Cuban sandwiches and for $4.85, you can't beat that price anywhere.
kudzu.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Shraddha S.

5.0 of 5 stars. How can you not love this place? SUPER cheap and the friendliest people! Most Cuban places don't do well on a vegetarian selections. This place has a veg choice which is great. It is only 1 choice…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I almost didn't write this review. I perused the other ones before me and realized from a food perspective, I really had nothing to add. Yes, they have the best Cuban sandwiches in town. I'm pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of those places you just have to know about. If you are driving down 14th Street, chances are you will not see the small unassuming sign for Kool Korners. You will see Jimmy John's next…
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Charlie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am a consumer of food, but a hunter of great sandwiches. What a beautiful thing this was. This thing, I didn't think was possible, between a hunter and her prey. Wait- before I break out in song and…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Best Cuban Sandwich in Town

Not much to see in this small shop...with the exception of the long line of people during lunch. The cuban sandwiches are the best and the price is right. There isn't a place to sit and each with th
kudzu.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Half the reason to go to Kool Korners is the experience. You would never expect that inside that little corner grocery, you'll find the best cuban sandwich in all of Atlanta. The line that snakes…
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heath P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kool Korners has been an Atlanta staple for me for the past 13 years, and I would wager that this tasty take out dive is at least as old as Methuselah. That said, they still make the best Cuban…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My coworker said- Hey lets go get a Cuban. I was all in! When we rolled up on a corner store that looked like a shack, I wasn't so sure I wanted to eat there. But there was a line out the door-…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by B. Nicole G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I learned long ago that if you see all sorts of cars- from jags to escorts- out front, then it has to be good food. It is agreed this spot has the BEST Cuban Sandwiches this side of Miami. While…
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Maria L.

5.0 of 5 stars. This has been my favorite place to get a sandwich in Atl forever. I love how they dump mojo sauce all over it and I want to jump up and down the whole time they're preparing it, even though I don't,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best Cuban sandwich in town without a doubt. Better than Papi's. Food is cheap too under $5. They have the classic cuban and a few alternate meat choices. The classics are their top seller. You…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Angela M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best sandwich in Atlanta! My stomach starts growling every time I hear the name. The sandwiches are very large, especially for the price. I've only ever gotten the Classic because it's so good,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cheaper than Papi's. These less than $5 sandwiches are pretty darn good. The garlic plantain chips are a nice complement. They close at 3pm.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie W.

5.0 of 5 stars. My mouth starts watering when I just think about these sandwiches - every time, even right now. I have been a Kool Korner patron for about 15 years now; I have friends who have been going for much…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Hands down the best Cubans in the city. This charming little grocery story (be careful - if you're not looking for it, you'll pass right by) is family run and full of fun. Shout out your order, stand…
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Classic w/ everything but hold the pickles. Bag of plantain chips, and a can of Guarana Antartica. Man... I'm tempted to fly back from SF and grab a cuban.
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Try the famous sandwich

Kool Korner is a local favorite. The owner of the place has worked the front counter for years. On top of the sandwich tasting great, you get the satisfaction of knowing that you're contributing to a
kudzu.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by P K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best Cuban Sandwich's in town. If you're in the area (or anywhere in Atlanta for that matter) stop by here for lunch. Friday lunch at Kool Korner were a tradition for a group of my friends while I was…
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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Excellent cuban sandwiches

Tasty cuban sandwiches for a great price. Some will argue that an authentic cuban won't have lettuce, but it's still incredibly good. They roast the pork themselves and the bread is toasty and crunc
kudzu.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali S.

5.0 of 5 stars. A must try if you're in the area from 11am-4pm on Monday-Saturday. When you walk in, they'll assume you want a classic cuban, anything else you have to tell them specifically. If you want anything…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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Great Sandwiches, LOW price

I'm not cuban, I've never been to cuba, heck, I've never been to Miami. I'm not the one who can tell you if this is THE authentic cuban sandwich or not. But I've never been one to get upset about authenticity....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kool Korners has the best Cuban sandwiches! When I worked at Turner Broadcasting, I would always go around the corner to Kool Korners for a quick lunch. Fast, Cheap, Delicious! I have since moved away…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yum! A large Cuban sandwich for under $5! And its actually very tasty! I got the "Classic" with everything, including the jalapenos and enjoyed it very much. Places like this are the main reason I…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriel L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm exactly half-way through a classic with everything (with jalapeno's of course). Kool Korner rocks. The sandwich is fantastic; I've never ordered anything but the classic besides the occasional…
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2007
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What Is A Cuban Sandwich?

If one makes a hamburger and add your favorite spices & fixings what would you call it? A hamburger. Well, If you ask me, a Cuban Sandwich is a Cuban Sandwich. Period! It matters not if it has peppers, onions,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Elaine O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummy cuban sandwiches prepared by Mr. Ramirez himself. The lines are always long...sometimes I wait for 20 minutes for a "classico." But it's so worth it. Better get here soon. Rumor is that…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Beau B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Another Atlanta Latin joint checked off the list! Great Cuban! About half way into it I decided that it was a notch below Havana Sandwich Shoppe, but by the end of it I decided that they are…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Naveen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. You could eat this every day for lunch. So good. So cheap. It's their sauce man.... they put drugs in it (just kidding)... but its so darn good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Keeping it cool with the Classic Cuban at Kool Korners This true "hole in the wall", family owned shack on the corner of 14th and State Street is home to a Cuban tradition here in Atlanta. Kool Korners…
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekha J.

4.0 of 5 stars. BEST CUBA SANDWICHES! I love the owner. He is an older gentleman. If you try to order anything other than a Cuban he says..."no you need a Cuban" and he is always right. I also accompany my Cuban with…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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World's Greatest Sandwich

All this talk about "authentic"...Go to Cuba and order a Cuban sandwich. You'll get dry, stale bread, a couple slices of meat and a slice of cheese. Served cold. Authentic or not, Kool Corner's version of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica D.

5.0 of 5 stars. "Grocery" is really a misnomer. This literal hole-in-the-wall is where you'll find the best cuban sandwich around. Owned by a cute elderly Cuban couple (the lady of the house passed a few years ago,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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fantastic!

They make some of the best sandwiches in town. WHO CARES about "authentic"? That's not what it's about! Do you like your food? Then shut up!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I always used to think this place was just a ratty looking grocery store, driving past it several times a week for almost four years. I never knew that inside the shabby exterior was the best Cuban…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2006
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Pretty Good

My husband is Cuban so he is pretty picky. We both had a traditional cuban without onions and peppers. It was good but I can't say it was 100% authentic (they put lettuce & tomato and onions & peppers on the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2006
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its all about the Cuban Sandwich... that is it!!!

Cuban Sandwich, Cuban Sandwich... don't worry about the location, cleanliness, clientelle... Just order your sandwich and go home or back to work and enjoy the best in the city (ok just my opinion!)
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by John K.

4.0 of 5 stars. 1 of the 2 best places to have Cuban sandwiches in Atlanta. The other being Havana Sandwich Shop on lower Buford Highway. It's true that this is really only a take-out sandwich shop. The only seating…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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Best Cuban Sandwich hands down!!

The review give by mmorton is crazy, he has no idea what a good cuban sandwich is. The owner I know and have eaten there many times. The sandwiches are as authentic as you can get it. They are the best.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2006
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great cuban sandwich

When you arrive at Kool Korner for the first time you will be thinking that the business has been closed for 20 years. Don't let the rundown abandoned looking building scare you off. Go ahead and push open the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lori S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm... best cubanos in town!
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Gil ..

4.0 of 5 stars. You won't accidentally walk into this store at the corner of 14th and State Streets. It's not even obvious that it's in business unless you happen to drive by during the lunch rush and see the line…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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Great Sandwich

Went with a friend for a quick lunch after hearing this place had a good Cuban. I've lived in the Miami area prior to coming here and was very impressed with the sandwich. Just a little shack but the people...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2006
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not a cuban

while the cuban was a good one, it was not a real cuban sandwich. i was surprised upon ordering my sandwich when they asked me what i wanted on it. lettuce? jalapenos? that's not a cuban.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2005
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best Cuban sandwich around

Even though it's a small grocery store turned into a "to go" sandwich shop, it's well worth a 25 mile one way drive downtown for one of their Cubans. Drinks and a small selection of chips are optional to...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/29/2005
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Best Sandwich

Kool Korners offers the best cuban sandwich I have ever had. If you ever get a chance to drive by 14th street before 4pm, drop by and get a sandwich. You won't regret it!
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2003
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cuban perfection!!

Kool Corner has been an Atlanta mainstay for 20 years and is truly one of our best kept secrets. If you know it's there and have a tastebud in your mouth, you love their food. If you don't know it's there,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/14/2002
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Goodness...

This is the best sandwich in Atlanta! Grab a sandwich, a bag of plaintain chips and a cold soda and eat outside.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2002
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OHMYGOD Good

Best Cuban in town. Everyone should tyr, the building is a little scary, but the sandwhich's are totally worth it.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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You'll think you died and went to Cuba

Ambience and taste work conversely at Kool Korners. From the outside, the place looks like an abandoned corner store. From the inside, the place looks like an abandoned corner store with an equally outdated...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2002
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Go Hungry

One of the best Cuban sandwiches in Atlanta. Go for the classic. Beware: there may be a long line during prime lunch hours, but it moves fast. Also, theres only one picnic table outside so dont count on being...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2002
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AOL CityGuide

succulent sandwiches, cuba-style...
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Gayot

easily the cityis most popular spot for cuban sandwiches, kool korner has fed hungry students and business executives for 14 years. you line up, place your order and go. the best choice is the classic cuban...
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