Food scene
The Spot on Main serves coffee and espresso-based drinks with freshly roasted coffee beans and milk products from Snowville Creamery, a local dairy. Fresh pastries, pies, cookies, and other desserts are baked in-house daily. You can also grab a fresh salad, soup, or sandwich all day long. Enjoy outdoor seating with a view of the historic Jackson Apple Tower. Online ordering for pickup or delivery or dine-in counter service.
9 locals recommend
The Spot on Main
298 Main StThe Spot on Main serves coffee and espresso-based drinks with freshly roasted coffee beans and milk products from Snowville Creamery, a local dairy. Fresh pastries, pies, cookies, and other desserts are baked in-house daily. You can also grab a fresh salad, soup, or sandwich all day long. Enjoy outdoor seating with a view of the historic Jackson Apple Tower. Online ordering for pickup or delivery or dine-in counter service.
Brewery, Taproom, Kitchen + Drink Hall featuring 20 house made ales + lagers on tap with full bar. Hand crafted selection of sandwiches, shareable appetizers and salads in a newly renovated space with ample seating and even a golf simulator.
16 locals recommend
Sixth Sense Brewing
275 Main StBrewery, Taproom, Kitchen + Drink Hall featuring 20 house made ales + lagers on tap with full bar. Hand crafted selection of sandwiches, shareable appetizers and salads in a newly renovated space with ample seating and even a golf simulator.
We like to sit at high tops in the bar - enter the rear door and eat like a local. Nightly specials and great drinks.
17 locals recommend
Arch and Eddie's
181 Main StWe like to sit at high tops in the bar - enter the rear door and eat like a local. Nightly specials and great drinks.
Michael's Ice Cream
223 Main StYou’ve got to try a bubble and eat it there!
Hip, worker-owned co-op featuring Mexican-inspired food, vegan & gluten-free options & live music. Located in downtown Athens.
64 locals recommend
Casa Nueva
6 W State StHip, worker-owned co-op featuring Mexican-inspired food, vegan & gluten-free options & live music. Located in downtown Athens.
Historical Sites
Local history museum. If you want to know anything about local history or people, Director Megan Malone can help enthusiastically. Ask for a booklet for the walking tour of local architecture.
The Lillian Jones Museum
75 Broadway StLocal history museum. If you want to know anything about local history or people, Director Megan Malone can help enthusiastically. Ask for a booklet for the walking tour of local architecture.
Winery
Worth the drive – a family-owned winery with indoor and outdoor seating. They sell snacks but allow you to bring in your own picnic foods.
14 locals recommend
Le Petit Chevalier Vineyards and Farm Winery
26328 Locust Grove RdWorth the drive – a family-owned winery with indoor and outdoor seating. They sell snacks but allow you to bring in your own picnic foods.
One of the best charcuterie boards we've ever tried. Nice outdoor seating space.
8 locals recommend
twisted vine family vineyard
1375 Carter RdOne of the best charcuterie boards we've ever tried. Nice outdoor seating space.