Some restaurants are all about food. B&B Tavern and The Butcher and Bottle are about something more. This family of concepts was built on a simple idea from CEO Adam Anacker and business partner Brian Stanley. Create neighborhood gathering places where guests feel seen, teams feel valued, and hospitality is carried out with intention every single day. Not as a tagline. Not as a business strategy. But as a way of leading, serving, and living in community.
Sitting across Sixes Road, Free Home, Crabapple, Downtown Canton and Ellijay, that philosophy lives and breathes in each location. Guests are welcomed at the door like old friends. The atmosphere is elevated yet relaxed, equal parts polished and comfortable. Menus are thoughtful, approachable and crafted with care. Teams treat regulars and first-timers as honored guests, not transactions. There is an ease to the experience. A graciousness. The kind of feeling you do not forget.
Adam smiles when he talks about the group’s mission. He speaks gently, but there is conviction behind the words. “We lead with hospitality and with faith. We are a family-run organization that believes in taking care of our people and our community. If we do that well, the rest follows.” To Adam, success is not measured only in financial performance, but in the lives touched along the way. “Faith reminds us that how we treat people matters most,” he shares. “Our standards are high because honoring people well requires excellence. But kindness, patience and grace are always part of the equation.”
That heart first rooted itself in Canton and has grown ever since. B&B Tavern Sixes, along Sixes Road, has become a lively hub for families, sports fans and friend groups. There is laughter on Friday nights and the unmistakable warmth of a place that thrives on connection. Guests are encouraged to reserve a table, celebrate life’s moments and linger over burgers, wings, wraps and a strong lineup of taps. It is casual, but not ordinary. Comfortable, yet special.
B&B Tavern Free Home embraces its role as a true neighborhood gem. Just off Cumming Highway, it offers a cozy bar and inviting outdoor patio along with a private event space that feels like the community’s own living room. The menu highlights locally inspired dishes with quality ingredients, from grilled salmon and fresh wraps to comfort-driven favorites meant for sharing. Families gather here after ballgames. Friends meet for brunch. Couples unwind after long days. It is woven into the rhythm of everyday life.
Guests notice. Reviews consistently call Free Home a “great neighborhood spot” with service that feels “genuinely kind and attentive.” Many describe it as their new favorite place for both brunch and dinner, a rare combination of excellent food and authentic hospitality. There is something deeply human about the praise. Customers mention servers by name. They celebrate small kindnesses. They feel cared for.
The story continues in Crabapple, where B&B Tavern adds a lively gathering place inside a picturesque market village in Milton. Children play in the square while parents relax nearby over dinner and conversation. Business lunches unfold beside birthday celebrations. It is a restaurant that honors both everyday dining and memorable occasions.
B&B Social in Downtown Canton adds yet another layer to the Mill on Etowah and Main Street renaissance. With a large bar, darts and flexible gathering spaces, it works beautifully for celebrations, casual nights out and everything in between. It feels urban but still local. Energetic, yet welcoming. It is the place you suggest when you want to be sure everyone will enjoy themselves.
And in the mountains of Ellijay, The Butcher and Bottle brings a refined yet comfortable dining experience where handcrafted cocktails, steaks and seafood pair naturally with the same culture of intentional hospitality. It feels timeless. Rich without being pretentious. A place where conversation lingers as slowly as the last sip of bourbon.
Together, these locations form a story about purpose, excellence and care. A story led by owners who believe that community deserves their very best. Adam reflects thoughtfully on that responsibility. “Growth is a privilege. It means people trust us. So we do not take shortcuts. We do not lower standards. We keep investing in our team, in training, in leadership, in the systems that allow hospitality to feel effortless.” His voice softens before he adds, “And we pray over our business and our people. That matters to us.”
Each B&B location feels uniquely grounded in the neighborhood it serves, yet all share the same unmistakable warmth. At Sixes Road, Friday evenings carry the sound of laughter, sports playing across the screens and friends greeting friends. At Free Home, reviewers often mention that the bartenders and servers treat them like neighbors. Crabapple attracts families, professionals and weekend explorers who appreciate its blend of sophistication and community comfort. Meanwhile, B&B Social gives Downtown Canton a space where gatherings come alive. And up in the mountains, The Butcher and Bottle remains a destination restaurant that still feels like home.
Part of what makes the group extraordinary is not only the experience, but the culture behind it. Adam describes leadership as accountability wrapped in grace. Expectations are clear. Excellence is non-negotiable. But people are supported, guided and encouraged to grow. “We want to build leaders, not just staff. People who walk out better than they came in. That is part of our calling.”
Which brings us to the heart of this story.
This is a Love Local issue. A moment to pause and celebrate what small business owners like Adam Anacker and Brian and Amy Stanley bring to our communities. They build places where neighbors gather, families celebrate, friends reconnect and memories are made around good food and genuine hospitality.
B&B Tavern and The Butcher and Bottle do more than feed people. They invest in the places they serve. They hire and mentor local teams. They support the neighborhoods they call home. They create environments where everyone feels welcomed. These are the reasons communities thrive.
Small business owners like Adam and Brian make our region stronger, warmer and more connected.
And Canton City Lifestyle is proud to honor that spirit this February and all year long.
“Our purpose is simple. Love people well, serve with integrity, and let hospitality reflect what we believe.” - CEO Adam Anacker
“Walking into any B&B Tavern feels like coming home. Here, great food and truly hospitable people make each visit feel personal, familiar and a joy to repeat.”