“What’ll ya have? What’ll ya have? What’ll ya have? What’ll ya have?”

On a day such as this Saturday (Oct. 24), when Georgia Tech plays Florida State at nearby Bobby Dodd Stadium, thousands and thousands of people will dig in at the Varsity, a place that's the crossroads of old South and new. (Make no mistake: It's not just football that drives an appetite for the Varsity. It's plenty busy at other times, too.)

Just what makes the Varsity so magical? Join writer Wendell Brock for a look at the eatery's history, his own memories of the place -- and some hints on what to order.

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The city of Brookhaven's mayor and City Council last week decided to remove the colored panes of glass from the dome of Brookhaven's new City Centre after residents objected to the brightness of the colors, seen here Friday, June 27, 2025. (Reed Williams/AJC)

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