Right off North Avenue in Atlanta sits a red-and-white landmark that has been feeding hungry Georgians since 1928. The Varsity is famous for its chili slaw dogs, crispy onion rings, and a frozen orange treat that people talk about for years.
Folks drive in from all corners of the state just to hear the counter workers shout their famous greeting and grab a tray of old-school food. Let me walk you through why this drive-in has stayed a beloved stop for nearly a hundred years.
A Red V On The North Avenue Border
You can spot The Varsity long before you smell the chili cooking. That massive glowing red V sign parked right off North Avenue is one of the first things that welcomes you into the city.
Sitting on the downtown and midtown border, the place stretches across two full city blocks. It has grown into what many call the world’s largest drive-in, which is a wild thing to think about for a spot that started as a tiny counter…