FOOD SCENE AND THINGS TO DO NEARBY
Here are some of my favorite places and popular Atlanta tourist spots!
Comfort food; known for biscuits and pimento cheese.
Locally sourced produce including right from their own backyard garden.
Local art for sale, thrift store, live music, and artisan desserts.
Go early or late to avoid the rush; self-serve coffee available while you wait.
263 locals recommend
Home grown GA Restaurant
968 Memorial Dr SEComfort food; known for biscuits and pimento cheese.
Locally sourced produce including right from their own backyard garden.
Local art for sale, thrift store, live music, and artisan desserts.
Go early or late to avoid the rush; self-serve coffee available while you wait.
“Best pancakes in the world” New York Times.
There will be a wait, but it’s worth it.
Chef Ria Pell was winner on Food Network's reality cooking series "Chopped".
178 locals recommend
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SE“Best pancakes in the world” New York Times.
There will be a wait, but it’s worth it.
Chef Ria Pell was winner on Food Network's reality cooking series "Chopped".
Latin-style hot grilled sandwiches, smoothies, fruit cups, salads.
If you are a coffee drinker, order the Cafecito with homemade coconut cream, if not, try grandma’s spicy Mexican Chocolate served hot or cold.
48 locals recommend
Lottafrutta
590 Auburn Ave NELatin-style hot grilled sandwiches, smoothies, fruit cups, salads.
If you are a coffee drinker, order the Cafecito with homemade coconut cream, if not, try grandma’s spicy Mexican Chocolate served hot or cold.
I haven’t been here yet, but it’s on my list. “Generously sized lavender biscuits with house made fruit spread only $2.50”
106 locals recommend
Sun in My Belly
2161 College Ave NE I haven’t been here yet, but it’s on my list. “Generously sized lavender biscuits with house made fruit spread only $2.50”
Quaint cafe/market featuring pastries & gourmet goodies, plus. Hot breakfasts & lunchtime sandwiches
130 locals recommend
Le Petit Marche
1984 Hosea L Williams Dr NEQuaint cafe/market featuring pastries & gourmet goodies, plus. Hot breakfasts & lunchtime sandwiches
Laid-back place with rustic decor offering coffee & French-inspired breakfasts & lunches.
71 locals recommend
Petit Chou
662 Memorial Dr SELaid-back place with rustic decor offering coffee & French-inspired breakfasts & lunches.
Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, ice cream. Black female owned
42 locals recommend
Grant Park Coffeehouse
337 Georgia Avenue SoutheastCoffee, pastries, sandwiches, ice cream. Black female owned
Homey, art-filled coffee shop with sandwiches, from-scratch baked goods.
Gifts, souvenirs, open-mike nights, and Jamaican patties
62 locals recommend
Hodgepodge Coffeehouse
720 Moreland Ave SEHomey, art-filled coffee shop with sandwiches, from-scratch baked goods.
Gifts, souvenirs, open-mike nights, and Jamaican patties
Joe's East Atlanta Coffee Shop
510 Flat Shoals Ave SElocal fav, neighborhood staple
Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches & pho.
Shares space with other restaurants providing lots of options
77 locals recommend
We Suki Suki A Global Grub Collective
479-b Flat Shoals Ave SEVietnamese banh mi sandwiches & pho.
Shares space with other restaurants providing lots of options
I’m not vegan, but the mac and cheese, greens, and prince dressing are the best - this profile photo doesn't do the place justice!
19 locals recommend
Soul Vegetarian No. 2
652 North Highland Avenue NortheastI’m not vegan, but the mac and cheese, greens, and prince dressing are the best - this profile photo doesn't do the place justice!
Authentic, no-frills, family owned and operated - this photo doesn't do it justice!
15 locals recommend
Mi Barrio Mexican Restaurant
571 Memorial Dr SEAuthentic, no-frills, family owned and operated - this photo doesn't do it justice!
Award-winning Atlanta staple; BBQ, Comfort and Soul food. Meat cooked on a hickory and oak pit by hand
58 locals recommend
Daddy D'z BBQ Joynt
264 Memorial Dr SEAward-winning Atlanta staple; BBQ, Comfort and Soul food. Meat cooked on a hickory and oak pit by hand
Jerk chicken, Cuban coffee.
Also have a location inside the south security gate at the airport
107 locals recommend
Papi's Cuban & Caribbean Grill
216 Ponce De Leon Ave NEJerk chicken, Cuban coffee.
Also have a location inside the south security gate at the airport
Wood fire pizza, hand-cut fries and dips, sandwiches, salads; weekend brunch.
Vast craft beer list and craft cocktails – Pink Pony is my fav
213 locals recommend
Argosy
470 Flat Shoals Ave SEWood fire pizza, hand-cut fries and dips, sandwiches, salads; weekend brunch.
Vast craft beer list and craft cocktails – Pink Pony is my fav
Elliott Street Deli & Pub
51 Elliott St SWSandwiches, live music, burlesque, and iron pours
.With 30 businesses, there is something for everyone. Highly recommend Arepa Mia and Just Add Honey Tea Company
16 locals recommend
Sweet Auburn Market station
30 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SE.With 30 businesses, there is something for everyone. Highly recommend Arepa Mia and Just Add Honey Tea Company
Mixed-use development along the beltline. Recommend Ticonderoga Club for craft cocktails - the photo is not accurate!
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEMixed-use development along the beltline. Recommend Ticonderoga Club for craft cocktails - the photo is not accurate!
Located along the Beltline in the old Sears warehouse. Check out the roof for the views, mini-golf, and craft cocktails
187 locals recommend
Ponce City Market North Northeast
Ponce City Market North NortheastLocated along the Beltline in the old Sears warehouse. Check out the roof for the views, mini-golf, and craft cocktails
late night eats: TUES-SAT 10:30PM – 2:15AM, CLOSED SUN-MON. Maine lobster roll, period.
49 locals recommend
Octopus Bar
560 Gresham Ave SElate night eats: TUES-SAT 10:30PM – 2:15AM, CLOSED SUN-MON. Maine lobster roll, period.
Neighborhood strip filled with bars, restaurants, and shops: Sound Table, Music Room, Church, Noni’s and others
19 locals recommend
Edgewood Avenue Southeast
Edgewood Avenue SoutheastNeighborhood strip filled with bars, restaurants, and shops: Sound Table, Music Room, Church, Noni’s and others
Neighborhood strip filled with bars, restaurants, shops: The Graveyard, The EARL, The Basement, 529 and others
219 locals recommend
East Atlanta Village
Neighborhood strip filled with bars, restaurants, shops: The Graveyard, The EARL, The Basement, 529 and others
Neighborhood strip filled with bars, restaurants, and shops: Elmyr, Front Page News, Brewhouse sports bar and others
724 locals recommend
Little Five Points
Neighborhood strip filled with bars, restaurants, and shops: Elmyr, Front Page News, Brewhouse sports bar and others
THE. BEST. DANCE. PARTY. Go on Fridays to catch Dres the Beatnik hosting. Weds, Fri, and Sat only dance party opens 11pm
110 locals recommend
MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NETHE. BEST. DANCE. PARTY. Go on Fridays to catch Dres the Beatnik hosting. Weds, Fri, and Sat only dance party opens 11pm
Northside Tavern
1058 Howell Mill Rd NWBlues bar, music 7 nights a week, beat-up and smoky