Some desserts are worth driving across county lines for, and the strawberry shortcake at Matthews Cafeteria in Tucker, Georgia, is precisely that kind of sweet revelation – a dessert so perfectly executed it makes you wonder if you’ve ever truly experienced strawberry shortcake before.
Nestled in downtown Tucker, this unassuming cafeteria serves up a slice of Southern heaven that has locals setting calendar reminders for strawberry season and out-of-towners plotting weekend excursions.
The modest brick building with its simple storefront sign doesn’t scream “dessert destination,” but those in the know understand what treasures await inside.
The black and white striped awning provides shade for the occasional line that forms outside – a telltale sign that something special is happening within these walls…