Food scene
Open Thursday - Saturday, these are some of the best breakfast burritos (and sundry provisions like homemade tortillas and carnitas) you will ever have! If you go, make sure to go early as they sell out pretty fast! You can follow them on Insta and pre-order food every Wednesday!
Poco Loco Neighborhood Provisions
2233 College Avenue NortheastOpen Thursday - Saturday, these are some of the best breakfast burritos (and sundry provisions like homemade tortillas and carnitas) you will ever have! If you go, make sure to go early as they sell out pretty fast! You can follow them on Insta and pre-order food every Wednesday!
Awesome local coffee shop featuring delicious food! Has a fabulous patio and even better coffee.
19 locals recommend
PERC Atlanta
2380 Hosea L Williams Dr NEAwesome local coffee shop featuring delicious food! Has a fabulous patio and even better coffee.
Holy moly, this breakfast place is so good, with plenty of outdoor seating. Hot tip: the vegan grits bowl is insanely good, but if you aren't vegan, add two poached eggs. You won't regret it.
32 locals recommend
Rising Son
124 N Avondale RdHoly moly, this breakfast place is so good, with plenty of outdoor seating. Hot tip: the vegan grits bowl is insanely good, but if you aren't vegan, add two poached eggs. You won't regret it.
Wood fired bagels and amazing coffee is what you'll find at B-side. You will not regret grabbing a quick breakfast at this takeout-only joint!
B-Side
151 Sycamore StWood fired bagels and amazing coffee is what you'll find at B-side. You will not regret grabbing a quick breakfast at this takeout-only joint!
Super delicious Vietnamese food! I highly recommend the meatball appetizer and any of the Bun dishes! Does great takeout!
Vietvana Pho Noodle House
2831 East College AvenueSuper delicious Vietnamese food! I highly recommend the meatball appetizer and any of the Bun dishes! Does great takeout!
Y'all. Y'ALL. Arepa Mia is SO good. And so close. Everything is delicious and the owner Lis, is just the nicest human.
28 locals recommend
Arepa Mia
10 N Clarendon AveY'all. Y'ALL. Arepa Mia is SO good. And so close. Everything is delicious and the owner Lis, is just the nicest human.
The Iberian Pig is tapas perfection and they do great takeout if you want to eat at the house. Their wine list is to die for.
113 locals recommend
The Iberian Pig
121 Sycamore StThe Iberian Pig is tapas perfection and they do great takeout if you want to eat at the house. Their wine list is to die for.
If you're looking to splurge, this is the Decatur place to do it. The food is top notch and the cocktails are incredible. Be prepared to drop some coin, though.
16 locals recommend
The White Bull
123 E Court SquareIf you're looking to splurge, this is the Decatur place to do it. The food is top notch and the cocktails are incredible. Be prepared to drop some coin, though.
This is for sure a local favorite with two fantastic patios. If they have the French Dip special, definitely order it! Great cocktails here, too!
110 locals recommend
Leon's Full Service
131 E Ponce de Leon AveThis is for sure a local favorite with two fantastic patios. If they have the French Dip special, definitely order it! Great cocktails here, too!
Sure, there's a Jeni's Ice Cream on the square, but nothing beats B&C. This locally-owned shop slings the best ice cream in Atlanta. If they have OG Goodness or Midnight Snacks, try them!
15 locals recommend
Butter & Cream
416 Church StSure, there's a Jeni's Ice Cream on the square, but nothing beats B&C. This locally-owned shop slings the best ice cream in Atlanta. If they have OG Goodness or Midnight Snacks, try them!
If what you want is true, Italian-style gelato, Cremalosa is for you! The owner studied under chefs in Italy to learn how to make the creamiest, dreamiest gelato. If you have time, it's about a 35 minute walk on the Greenway trail from the house.
Cremalosa
2657 East College AvenueIf what you want is true, Italian-style gelato, Cremalosa is for you! The owner studied under chefs in Italy to learn how to make the creamiest, dreamiest gelato. If you have time, it's about a 35 minute walk on the Greenway trail from the house.
This is the best pizza in town, hands down. The brothers who own it are from Naples, Italy, and this is as authentic as it gets! Great patio, too!
19 locals recommend
Sapori di Napoli Pizzeria & Restaurant
314 Church StThis is the best pizza in town, hands down. The brothers who own it are from Naples, Italy, and this is as authentic as it gets! Great patio, too!
This place is a local favorite because it is inexpensive and always consistent. The food is super good and the patio huge! Be prepared to stand in a bit of a line, but it moves quickly!
40 locals recommend
Taqueria del Sol
359 W Ponce de Leon AveThis place is a local favorite because it is inexpensive and always consistent. The food is super good and the patio huge! Be prepared to stand in a bit of a line, but it moves quickly!
Everything is good here, but the fried okra is some of the most delicious snacking food on the planet!
58 locals recommend
Chai Pani
406 W Ponce de Leon AveEverything is good here, but the fried okra is some of the most delicious snacking food on the planet!
Consistently good, high-end food is what you'll find here. And the cocktails are a must-have (if you like to partake in such things). They are wonderful with kids!
25 locals recommend
Scout
321 W Hill StConsistently good, high-end food is what you'll find here. And the cocktails are a must-have (if you like to partake in such things). They are wonderful with kids!
Tbh, my family is split on this place. I love it for the vegetarian enchiladas and it's super kid-friendly. My husband thinks it's okay. I might not be selling you on this, but if what you want is Mexican food, I'd go there!
27 locals recommend
Mezcalito's Cantina
653 East Lake DrTbh, my family is split on this place. I love it for the vegetarian enchiladas and it's super kid-friendly. My husband thinks it's okay. I might not be selling you on this, but if what you want is Mexican food, I'd go there!
Oakhurst Market
650 East Lake DrGreat spot to pick up wine, beer and prepared foods!
Local Shops
If you're into music, this instrument and record store is top notch. Tell the owner Nick that Gina sent you!
Village Music
114 N Avondale RdIf you're into music, this instrument and record store is top notch. Tell the owner Nick that Gina sent you!
Fun shop for kitsch! Also they have a ton of puzzles and gifts, if you need to pick up a last-minute something or other.
6 locals recommend
SQ/FT
149 Sycamore StFun shop for kitsch! Also they have a ton of puzzles and gifts, if you need to pick up a last-minute something or other.
If you're in town and, say, your dress falls apart, and you need something for the wedding you are about to attend (not that this has happened to me, nope!), head to Squash Blossom! This is a Black-owned business and they are SO helpful and will get you set up!
11 locals recommend
Squash Blossom Boutique
113 E Court SquareIf you're in town and, say, your dress falls apart, and you need something for the wedding you are about to attend (not that this has happened to me, nope!), head to Squash Blossom! This is a Black-owned business and they are SO helpful and will get you set up!
Breweries
This is the brewery that started the Avondale brewery revolution! Night On Ponce is a great IPA and this is a great place to hang out!
36 locals recommend
Three Taverns Craft Brewery
121 New StreetThis is the brewery that started the Avondale brewery revolution! Night On Ponce is a great IPA and this is a great place to hang out!
A newish brewery to Avondale Estates! I've heard great things, but haven't been there myself.
The Lost Druid Brewery
2866 Washington StA newish brewery to Avondale Estates! I've heard great things, but haven't been there myself.
We love this brewery and it's a great place to relax and have a beer with friends!
32 locals recommend
Wild Heaven Beer
135B Maple StWe love this brewery and it's a great place to relax and have a beer with friends!
A new brewery and my husband gives it rave reviews! A favorite hangout with the neighborhood dads.
Little Tree Art Studios
2834 Franklin StA new brewery and my husband gives it rave reviews! A favorite hangout with the neighborhood dads.
This place rocks. It is a Black-owned brewery with a great patio and a Saturday morning farmer's market in the parking lot!
13 locals recommend
Sceptre Brewing Arts
630 East Lake DrThis place rocks. It is a Black-owned brewery with a great patio and a Saturday morning farmer's market in the parking lot!
Parks
Great park for the littles! There is some playground equipment and also shallow ponds, great for wading around in on a hot day.
Dearborn Park
1310 Deerwood DrGreat park for the littles! There is some playground equipment and also shallow ponds, great for wading around in on a hot day.
This is a close park with a small playground, but more importantly, a nature preserve and pond perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Legacy Park
500 S Columbia DrThis is a close park with a small playground, but more importantly, a nature preserve and pond perfect for an afternoon stroll.
Willis Park
57 Dartmouth AveThis park has a fantastic playground and a covered pavilion, great for picnics.
Okay, this park is weird, but also toddlers LOVE it. It has abandoned toys and, well, there's a coffee shop nearby for the adults. Seriously if you need to kill an hour or two with a toddler, this is your best bet.
6 locals recommend
Toy Park
133 Nelson Ferry RdOkay, this park is weird, but also toddlers LOVE it. It has abandoned toys and, well, there's a coffee shop nearby for the adults. Seriously if you need to kill an hour or two with a toddler, this is your best bet.
Groceries
This is the closest Publix to the House on Fenway. Great subs and cake.
60 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at East Lake
2235 Glenwood Ave SEThis is the closest Publix to the House on Fenway. Great subs and cake.
Whole Foods Market 365
1555 Church StThis is the closest Whole Foods to the house.
This is the grocery store the locals go to! Everything you could ever want from anywhere in the world. Low, low prices. It's an activity and shopping!
234 locals recommend
Your Dekalb Farmers Market
3000 E Ponce de Leon AveThis is the grocery store the locals go to! Everything you could ever want from anywhere in the world. Low, low prices. It's an activity and shopping!