Cordele Recreation Parlor

When my husband, his parents, and I visited this pool hall it was a Saturday evening in the late spring. We are big fans of pool and like to play late. We showed up at 8pmish after dinner & we immediately ordered a pitcher of beer. Their beer selection was Bud Heavy, Bud Light, or Michelob Ultra. We chose Ultra, and the only guy working informed us that they woul dbe closing at 9pm so we had 1 hour to play pool. We were appalled that it closed at 9pm on a Saturday night in the heart of «downtown» Cordele. So we thanked the man & started playing & noticed the beer was flat and not cold — so the Tap system was outdated and old. It was literally a ghost town business. We stayed until closing and no one else came in. It’s very old, but with the right staff and hours and a little spit shine it could be a great little pool hall, but as of now its not that impressive at all.

I have been there twice now and it seems to taste better each time. I could put down 4 chili cheese dogs and not even think twice about it. Best chili cheese dogs of anywhere that I’ve found!

So I am on my way back to Atlanta from business in Valdosta and decide to look for a place to eat around dinner time on way back. At that time Cordele was the nearest town. I searched Unilocal and nothing stood out in my criteria of casual, sit down place that was local and not a chain. I read the one review of this restaurant (if you could call it that) and decided to try it out. Let’s be clear, this is really more of a pool hall that serves limited food items, particularly various chili-​dogs. I could complain that they used chicken dogs — what restaurant does that? — but in reality the type of hot dog worked with everything else that went into the plate of two hot dogs (I added and extra) and bun covered with beans, chili and onions. Of course a good dose of yellow mustard is a must buy wanted to taste the homemade chili and beans. The food worked and was worth the stop as the chili and beans were really good and the chicken dog added some texture. The two guys working at the place were very personable and increased my experience. If you are snobby, don’t bother stopping.

Me and my friends are on our way to Jacksonville for spring break. On out way there we stopped at a rest area and chatted with a man who spoke highly of this place. So we took exit 101 and stopped by to try the place. Incredible is all I could say. The employees are nice and I could not eat pork so I got the bean chili dog and was not disappointed. Prices are fair around $ 1.70 a hot dog. Now I have to stop here every time I travel to florida. O YEAH! We met the guy we talked to at the joint. Oh boy :)

This is the best place to get chilli dogs! I have been going there since I was tiny, and it has always been my favorite place. Old secret chilli recipe, you can get chilli dogs, Irish stew, scramble dogs, cold soda, chips, etc.

Cordele Recreation Palor better known as the Cordele Pool Room has been around for a very long time in downtown Cordele Georgia. The Cordele Pool Room has many sitting areas for the customer and their family to come in to enjoy a very nice lunch such as Chili dogs which is what they specialize in. They do offer beer, soft drinks, plain milk and chocolate milk in a beer glass which is pretty cool. They have different kinds of ways to make your hot dog such as chili, all the way or custom to your order.
They do have pool tables both upfront and back side of the pool room keep in mind at times swearing does get ruff in this place so keep that in mind when bringing in the little ones for a hot dog. They do have a restroom but it’s a one stall only which means guys and ladies share it and the bathroom door does NOT lock!
If you don’t want to go in the pool room you can stand outside and order from the outdoor ordering window which people still use when I come here to visit family in middle Georgia where my father’s side of the family lives. This place is one of the best places for a hot dog and a nice cold drink either when your passing thru. The staff are very nice they always greet you when you walk in the door. Some of the guys have known my father for a very long time when my father grew up in Georgia before leaving for the Military boot camp.
So if your looking for a nice hot dog to have for lunch and near by check out this place it’s delicious and they prepare the hot dog in front of you.

I was walking around downtown the one and only night I was in town. I stopped to take a picture of the place’s neon sign. It looked like a cool place to hang out and some kid came outside and talked to me about town. Just seemed to be a friendly place.

First time into the area. Accidental find here. Really good food items. Limited menu, but quite good.