Hogie Joe's Sports Grill, Thomson, Georgia

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”

Virginia Woolf

This has been a go to restaurant for my husband, Joe and myself for years. Surprisingly, we found out about this restaurant from Joe’s mother who lives in New Jersey. She saw this place on television and told us we had to go. Being a good son and daughter in law, we obeyed and headed to Thomson a few years back to give it a try. It was a hit and since then, we have been back many times.

One time, we were heading out on one of our favorite Friday past time, to visit someplace new, when we stopped for a bite to eat on our way out. While sitting there after eating, Joe posted on Hogie Joe's web site that we were enjoying a great meal with them and heading out for our adventure and added my picture on the post. Next thing we know, one of the owners, Amy Kiel came to our table to speak with us. She asked where we were going today and gave us advise on where else to go. I was dumbfounded as I didn’t know Joe posted something on their site. It was a magical moment. Amy was lovely and very helpful..

Since then we have been back a half a dozen times or more as we make our way around the state. They serve wonderful food such as hoagies, cheese steaks, cheeseburgers, hand cut steaks, salads, and more. The service is always great and the food is always perfect. Everything we ever ate here, exceeded our expectations.   

The original restaurant was opened by Mike Hogan who went by the nickname “Hogie”. Unfortunately he passes away in May 2011. Joe and Amy Kiel are now the owners and managers of Hogie Joe’s since 2010 and make it their mission to make this a relaxing and fun spot to come for a bite to eat. The restaurant has a nice ambiance with the brick walls and pictures of days gone by.  The old Thomson railroad station is located directly across the street from the restaurant. 

They are open seven days a week. Sunday – Thursday from 11 am – 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 10 pm. They serve lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks. It is a great place to come and watch a game on one of their seven flat screen televisions or just enjoy a good meal or a drink.

They are located at 128 Railroad Street, Thomson, Georgia. Phone 706-595-7575. Check them out at:  www.hogiejoes.com. We highly recommend this restaurant. Cheers.

Till next time. Bye for now.