Food Scene
It's an Atlanta landmark! The dining room is very small, so get ready to be cozy or take your food to go. They often have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. When the weather is nice, the line stretches through the parking lot so come early or late!
93 locals recommend
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
1811 Piedmont Ave NEIt's an Atlanta landmark! The dining room is very small, so get ready to be cozy or take your food to go. They often have live music on Friday and Saturday nights. When the weather is nice, the line stretches through the parking lot so come early or late!
This is the original location for Grindhouse and we think it's still the best. Great boozy milkshakes and burgers! In nice weather you can walk from the house and sit on the patio to watch the bustle on Piemdont. They always have some funky obscure 70's/ 80's sci-fi movie on (that's not always child friendly).
147 locals recommend
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
701 Memorial Dr SEThis is the original location for Grindhouse and we think it's still the best. Great boozy milkshakes and burgers! In nice weather you can walk from the house and sit on the patio to watch the bustle on Piemdont. They always have some funky obscure 70's/ 80's sci-fi movie on (that's not always child friendly).
Atmosphere Restaurant
1620 Piedmont Ave NEGreat set-price multi-course French menu!
This pizza is super yummy. Both owners are from Italy and are very true to roots. The back patio is one of the best little secrets in the area! This is one of our neighborhood gems.
47 locals recommend
Varuni Napoli
1540 Monroe Dr NEThis pizza is super yummy. Both owners are from Italy and are very true to roots. The back patio is one of the best little secrets in the area! This is one of our neighborhood gems.
Starbucks
931 Monroe Dr NEGotta know where your closest Starbucks is.
Jimmy John's
400 W Peachtree St NWReally fast (and I really love the bread). They will deliver.
Great for grabbing a fancier sandwich and cookie on your way to the park!
7 locals recommend
Panera Bread
1544 Piedmont Ave NEGreat for grabbing a fancier sandwich and cookie on your way to the park!
Sushi, yum. Not the best in the city but decently priced and it always has a bustle without having to wait. During dinner hours it can get quite lively as they are known for their saki bombs.
29 locals recommend
Ru San's
1529 Piedmont Ave NESushi, yum. Not the best in the city but decently priced and it always has a bustle without having to wait. During dinner hours it can get quite lively as they are known for their saki bombs.
Thai food. I haven't been in a while but remember the food being yummy. Very quiet. Can pass as a nicer dinner without dropping a big chunk of change.
22 locals recommend
Top Spice Thai & Malaysian Cuisine
3007 N Druid Hills RdThai food. I haven't been in a while but remember the food being yummy. Very quiet. Can pass as a nicer dinner without dropping a big chunk of change.
A GA born pizza place with a sometimes cult-like following. This location delivers to the house. There is a delivery fee and it takes a little longer, but we think it's worth it. The restaurant is very family friendly, located near Piedmont Park, has a great beer list, and hosts trivia nights multiple times a week.
22 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom Atlanta - Midtown
931 Monroe Drive NortheastA GA born pizza place with a sometimes cult-like following. This location delivers to the house. There is a delivery fee and it takes a little longer, but we think it's worth it. The restaurant is very family friendly, located near Piedmont Park, has a great beer list, and hosts trivia nights multiple times a week.
Been there forever but recently changed owners. It's an Atlanta institution. I wouldn't claim they are the best (some do!), but the atmosphere makes up for it and it's so convenient to Piedmont Park and the Beltline.
32 locals recommend
Woody's CheeseSteaks
981 Monroe Dr NEBeen there forever but recently changed owners. It's an Atlanta institution. I wouldn't claim they are the best (some do!), but the atmosphere makes up for it and it's so convenient to Piedmont Park and the Beltline.
Burritos and other fast-casual Mexican food. Not our fav, but too close to not mention.
Moe's Southwest Grill
1544 Piedmont Avenue NortheastBurritos and other fast-casual Mexican food. Not our fav, but too close to not mention.
We stick to only ordering tacos from this drive-thru Mexican restaurant. They're tasty and thrifty. There are much better options if you're looking for a good full-service Mexican restaurant in the city.
29 locals recommend
Mama's Restaurant
1958 Piedmont Rd NEWe stick to only ordering tacos from this drive-thru Mexican restaurant. They're tasty and thrifty. There are much better options if you're looking for a good full-service Mexican restaurant in the city.
Our former favorite tacos, but still overall favorite Mexican type foods. They are exceptionally fast and have never had anything I didn't love. There are TONS of kids there early. Check the hours.
97 locals recommend
Taqueria Del Sol
1200-B Howell Mill Rd NWOur former favorite tacos, but still overall favorite Mexican type foods. They are exceptionally fast and have never had anything I didn't love. There are TONS of kids there early. Check the hours.
Wendy's
660 Boulevard NEIn case you need a fast food fix.
Closest donuts AND a drive through. Very convenient if you're headed into Buckhead for the day. (There's another further up if you miss this one.)
44 locals recommend
Dunkin'
1841 Piedmont Ave NEClosest donuts AND a drive through. Very convenient if you're headed into Buckhead for the day. (There's another further up if you miss this one.)
Subway Restaurants
230 18th St NWMy husband's favorite subs.
One of the best secret brunch spots. SO good. Their other food is apparently really good too, steaks and such.
38 locals recommend
Highland Tap
1026 North Highland Avenue NortheastOne of the best secret brunch spots. SO good. Their other food is apparently really good too, steaks and such.
One of Atlanta's go-to brunch spots. The main reason why Highland Tap is such a well kept secret. This place gets PACKED.
119 locals recommend
Murphy's Restaurant
997 Virginia Ave NEOne of Atlanta's go-to brunch spots. The main reason why Highland Tap is such a well kept secret. This place gets PACKED.
Pizza and a full bar. I wasn't overly impressed with prices but it's a popular spot. Parking is valet only so walking is ideal.
32 locals recommend
HOBNOB Neighborhood Tavern
804 Town BlvdPizza and a full bar. I wasn't overly impressed with prices but it's a popular spot. Parking is valet only so walking is ideal.
Chicken! It's their specialty and yummy to boot. They also do prepared dinner for an easy take-out option.
30 locals recommend
Bantam + Biddy
1544 Piedmont Ave NEChicken! It's their specialty and yummy to boot. They also do prepared dinner for an easy take-out option.
On my top 10 of places to check-out. I have heard GREAT things about the menu and drinks.
56 locals recommend
10th & Piedmont
991 Piedmont Ave NEOn my top 10 of places to check-out. I have heard GREAT things about the menu and drinks.
Our favorite for quick burritos and SO convenient if you're at the Piedmont Park as it's actually on Park grounds at the 12th street entrance.
21 locals recommend
Willy's Mexicana Grill
1071 Piedmont Ave NEOur favorite for quick burritos and SO convenient if you're at the Piedmont Park as it's actually on Park grounds at the 12th street entrance.
Diverse menu and wonderful patio for on the park dining. Situated in Piedmont Park at the corner of 10th and Monroe. There is a pay parking lot right next door, but it fills up fast when the weather is nice. They often have live music on the weekends and are known to host some small festivals in the spring. Lots of people pop in here just to grab drinks. They also always have a small ice skating rink around the winter holidays.
101 locals recommend
Park Tavern
500 10th St NEDiverse menu and wonderful patio for on the park dining. Situated in Piedmont Park at the corner of 10th and Monroe. There is a pay parking lot right next door, but it fills up fast when the weather is nice. They often have live music on the weekends and are known to host some small festivals in the spring. Lots of people pop in here just to grab drinks. They also always have a small ice skating rink around the winter holidays.
Frozen yogurt. My son's absolute favorite. Convenient to walk here from Piedmont Park for a cool treat during hot summer days.
8 locals recommend
Yoforia
985 Monroe Dr NEFrozen yogurt. My son's absolute favorite. Convenient to walk here from Piedmont Park for a cool treat during hot summer days.
The gyro's are yummy and they have a full range of other Mediterranean dishes. A convenient spot to grab some food if you're out on the Beltline or Piedmont Park.
18 locals recommend
Mediterranean Grill
2126 N Decatur RdThe gyro's are yummy and they have a full range of other Mediterranean dishes. A convenient spot to grab some food if you're out on the Beltline or Piedmont Park.
Always earns it spot on Atlanta's best of lists. I am embarrased to say we haven't been (mainly because of kids - it's a bit fancier than we roll these days.)
11 locals recommend
ONE. midtown kitchen
559 Dutch Valley Rd NEAlways earns it spot on Atlanta's best of lists. I am embarrased to say we haven't been (mainly because of kids - it's a bit fancier than we roll these days.)
This is our favorite easy breakfast out. There is a closer location further down Highland, but it is usually overrun. This one is more laid back.
22 locals recommend
San Francisco Coffee Roasting Co - temporarily closed due to fire
676 North Highland Avenue NortheastThis is our favorite easy breakfast out. There is a closer location further down Highland, but it is usually overrun. This one is more laid back.
Our current favorite brunch spot. SO good. The food, the drinks, everything. We haven't taken the kids, but others are always there. They have a bakery attached on one end, and then the restaurant is on the other. Located across from the main CDC campus and just down the street from Emory hospital and University.
33 locals recommend
The General Muir
1540 Avenue PlOur current favorite brunch spot. SO good. The food, the drinks, everything. We haven't taken the kids, but others are always there. They have a bakery attached on one end, and then the restaurant is on the other. Located across from the main CDC campus and just down the street from Emory hospital and University.
Recently booted from favorite brunch only due to popularity and the wait times associated with it. Everything here is made with love and not overly fancy. I marked it as a "secret spot" because even locals don't know about it, but that doesn't mean that it's not slam packed from about 9:30 through noon. Located in Emory Village, a cute shopping/dining area next to Emory University.
21 locals recommend
Rise-n-Dine
1565 N Decatur RdRecently booted from favorite brunch only due to popularity and the wait times associated with it. Everything here is made with love and not overly fancy. I marked it as a "secret spot" because even locals don't know about it, but that doesn't mean that it's not slam packed from about 9:30 through noon. Located in Emory Village, a cute shopping/dining area next to Emory University.
Sushi and hibachi. So good. Definitely a finer dining experience. Located on the Cheshire Bridge corridor, not very walkable, but very convenient to the house.
20 locals recommend
Nakato Japanese Restaurant
1776 Cheshire Bridge Rd NESushi and hibachi. So good. Definitely a finer dining experience. Located on the Cheshire Bridge corridor, not very walkable, but very convenient to the house.
Zagat rated American dining. This one always flies under my radar but is definitely worth going on my must-eat list.
Woodfire Grill
1782 Cheshire Bridge Rd NEZagat rated American dining. This one always flies under my radar but is definitely worth going on my must-eat list.
Quick Chinese delivery and take-out. Exactly the way you expect it... this is my go to when I get to order.
Pagoda Chinese Restaurant
1858 Piedmont Ave NEQuick Chinese delivery and take-out. Exactly the way you expect it... this is my go to when I get to order.
My husband's go to for Chinese delivery/take-out. They have a nice selection of meat alternative dishes.
China Garden Restaurant
1579 Monroe Dr NEMy husband's go to for Chinese delivery/take-out. They have a nice selection of meat alternative dishes.
Southern home cooked food. It was featured on some Food network show or another. Located in the Cheshire Bridge corridor, not a very walkable stretch, but it's quickly up and coming and very close by.
18 locals recommend
The Colonnade
1879 Cheshire Bridge Rd NESouthern home cooked food. It was featured on some Food network show or another. Located in the Cheshire Bridge corridor, not a very walkable stretch, but it's quickly up and coming and very close by.
A full bakery plus sandwich service and prepared dishes. Not cheap but so yum. We used to stop and pick-up some sides and a baguette for easy picnicking. Lots of pre-made dishes as well as large cheese selection. Located in the Morningside shopping/dining area.
120 locals recommend
Alon's Bakery & Market
1394 North Highland Avenue NortheastA full bakery plus sandwich service and prepared dishes. Not cheap but so yum. We used to stop and pick-up some sides and a baguette for easy picnicking. Lots of pre-made dishes as well as large cheese selection. Located in the Morningside shopping/dining area.
Delicious bar food, so much so that I would describe it as more of a restaurant than a bar (but is marketed as a bar). It is family friendly, but the one time we took the kids in it felt a little awkward. They pride themselves on farm to table and a vast beer list. This place fills up for happy hours and during football and Braves games.
34 locals recommend
The Family Dog
1402 North Highland Avenue NortheastDelicious bar food, so much so that I would describe it as more of a restaurant than a bar (but is marketed as a bar). It is family friendly, but the one time we took the kids in it felt a little awkward. They pride themselves on farm to table and a vast beer list. This place fills up for happy hours and during football and Braves games.
Green Sprout Vegetarian
1529 Piedmont Ave NEAll vegetarian options with some vegan dishes as well!
Chili's Grill & Bar
3660 N Camp Creek Pkwy SWIn case you need a familiar dining experience.
My favorite boutique burger place. Their burgers somehow feel lighter than the others. And if you like fried pickles, you have to try theirs. Located in Virginia-Highlands neighborhood, known for cute shopping and bars/restaurants.
90 locals recommend
YEAH! BURGER
1168 Howell Mill RdMy favorite boutique burger place. Their burgers somehow feel lighter than the others. And if you like fried pickles, you have to try theirs. Located in Virginia-Highlands neighborhood, known for cute shopping and bars/restaurants.
I love this place. The gauc is very good. However, prices a little high for all of the yummy Mexican food competition in the area. It's located in between the big Virginia-Highland and Morningside shopping/dining areas.
28 locals recommend
The Original El Taco
1186 North Highland Avenue NortheastI love this place. The gauc is very good. However, prices a little high for all of the yummy Mexican food competition in the area. It's located in between the big Virginia-Highland and Morningside shopping/dining areas.
Doc Chey's Noodle House
1424 North Highland Avenue NortheastAsian fusion and super kid friendly.
We thought that it was better in theory, BUT we can totally see people loving it. It's a farm to table and super healthy options abound. Located in Emory Village, a nice shopping/dining spot next to Emory University.
6 locals recommend
Dragon Bowl
1556 N Decatur RdWe thought that it was better in theory, BUT we can totally see people loving it. It's a farm to table and super healthy options abound. Located in Emory Village, a nice shopping/dining spot next to Emory University.
OUR FAVORITE. It's weird, they have a Japanese trained sushi chef and some of the best falafels in Atlanta. Sushi is great especially for the price point, and the owners are super sweet. Located in Emory Village, a nice shopping/dining spot next to Emory University.
9 locals recommend
Falafel King
1405 Oxford Rd NEOUR FAVORITE. It's weird, they have a Japanese trained sushi chef and some of the best falafels in Atlanta. Sushi is great especially for the price point, and the owners are super sweet. Located in Emory Village, a nice shopping/dining spot next to Emory University.
Mexican food, close the the park, GREAT patio, and LGBTQ friendly. Often has people just drinking late nights or on the patio when the weather is nice.
7 locals recommend
F.R.O.G.S.
931 Monroe Drive NortheastMexican food, close the the park, GREAT patio, and LGBTQ friendly. Often has people just drinking late nights or on the patio when the weather is nice.
Variety of foods, wings are great, but this place is tiny and they cram you in... just as a warning. Very busy during football season. Located in Virginia-Highland neighborhood, a very walkable stretch of restaurants and shopping.
41 locals recommend
Taco Mac
240 W Ponce de Leon AveVariety of foods, wings are great, but this place is tiny and they cram you in... just as a warning. Very busy during football season. Located in Virginia-Highland neighborhood, a very walkable stretch of restaurants and shopping.
The coolest patio ever. And, located in the new Ponce City Market, Atlanta's newest "it" building.
151 locals recommend
Dancing Goats® Ponce City Market
650 North Avenue NEThe coolest patio ever. And, located in the new Ponce City Market, Atlanta's newest "it" building.
Great breakfast/brunch spot if you're up early and heading out to the zoo/cyclorama.
178 locals recommend
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SEGreat breakfast/brunch spot if you're up early and heading out to the zoo/cyclorama.
Yummy and authentic flavors. My husband is a falafel nut and he gave them 2 thumbs up. It's set up so that you choose your vessel, meat, toppings, sauce all separate so you can customize!
6 locals recommend
Bezoria - Midtown
903 Peachtree St NEYummy and authentic flavors. My husband is a falafel nut and he gave them 2 thumbs up. It's set up so that you choose your vessel, meat, toppings, sauce all separate so you can customize!
Seasonal menu. Both times we've been it's super yummy (but menu set-up differed). A great mid-level dining experience - very trendy fresh without being overly fancy. House cocktails are a must.
47 locals recommend
The Lawrence
905 Juniper St NESeasonal menu. Both times we've been it's super yummy (but menu set-up differed). A great mid-level dining experience - very trendy fresh without being overly fancy. House cocktails are a must.
This Mexican restaurant is tucked out of the way on the west side of the city. You have to know it's there to go, and people to do fill it up! GREAT food and GREAT margaritas. This is a hidden little gem.
69 locals recommend
Nuevo Laredo Cantina
1495 Chattahoochee Ave NWThis Mexican restaurant is tucked out of the way on the west side of the city. You have to know it's there to go, and people to do fill it up! GREAT food and GREAT margaritas. This is a hidden little gem.
Phenomenal coffee! They are a roaster and coffee shop. They often have light pastries offered as well. Free wifi and tucked back into Armour Yards so it makes for a great place to set-up the laptop and work.
13 locals recommend
East Pole Coffee Co.
255 Ottley Dr NEPhenomenal coffee! They are a roaster and coffee shop. They often have light pastries offered as well. Free wifi and tucked back into Armour Yards so it makes for a great place to set-up the laptop and work.
The best food I've ever eaten. It's quite pricey, but so good for a special event. We haven't been to the new location (they moved), but the last was a perfect romantic spot or place to host an important dinner.
41 locals recommend
Bacchanalia
1460 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWThe best food I've ever eaten. It's quite pricey, but so good for a special event. We haven't been to the new location (they moved), but the last was a perfect romantic spot or place to host an important dinner.
This is the little sister of the more upscale Optimist (located in the Westside). They have amazing seafood including a raw bar, and there's a speak-easy style bar on the lower level. This restaurant is located in Inman Park which offers a variety of options for dining and shopping. It's also convenient to the Beltline.
105 locals recommend
BeetleCat
299 North Highland Avenue NortheastThis is the little sister of the more upscale Optimist (located in the Westside). They have amazing seafood including a raw bar, and there's a speak-easy style bar on the lower level. This restaurant is located in Inman Park which offers a variety of options for dining and shopping. It's also convenient to the Beltline.
This is one of my favorite spots. It's always busy but never jammed packed and the food is reasonably priced (especially for the area) and the drinks are great (and open late)! It's one of those places that I think that everyone should go to but don't want it to all of a sudden become packed. I've been for brunch a number of times and it's amazing, but lunch and dinner are awesome too.
34 locals recommend
Hampton + Hudson
299 North Highland Avenue NortheastThis is one of my favorite spots. It's always busy but never jammed packed and the food is reasonably priced (especially for the area) and the drinks are great (and open late)! It's one of those places that I think that everyone should go to but don't want it to all of a sudden become packed. I've been for brunch a number of times and it's amazing, but lunch and dinner are awesome too.
This is a great little French restaurant and cafe. They're hours are a little weird, so check them out before heading over. We've done brunch and were both impressed with our meal.
52 locals recommend
Bread & Butterfly
290 Elizabeth St NEThis is a great little French restaurant and cafe. They're hours are a little weird, so check them out before heading over. We've done brunch and were both impressed with our meal.
Have to do a shout out to Atlanta's King of Pops. These are handmade small batch pops that feature a rotating selection of flavors based on the season. I've tagged their walk-up window located just off the beltline in Inman Park, but in spring - fall you can find their pushcarts located all over the city and they're often at major festivals and events.
19 locals recommend
King of Pops Window
337 Elizabeth St NEHave to do a shout out to Atlanta's King of Pops. These are handmade small batch pops that feature a rotating selection of flavors based on the season. I've tagged their walk-up window located just off the beltline in Inman Park, but in spring - fall you can find their pushcarts located all over the city and they're often at major festivals and events.
Regularly rated the best sushi in Atlanta. This spot is tucked into the Inman Park shopping/dining area and is definitely where you want to head for an easy but amazing dining experience.
22 locals recommend
MF Sushi Atlanta
299 North Highland Avenue NortheastRegularly rated the best sushi in Atlanta. This spot is tucked into the Inman Park shopping/dining area and is definitely where you want to head for an easy but amazing dining experience.
This place is only open for lunch, but it's worth heading down there. Fox Bros BBQ is regularly at the top of Atlanta's BBQ options, and this convenient in-neighborhood option is easier to access then heading over to their full restaurant.
6 locals recommend
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Que Que-osk
120 Ottley Dr NEThis place is only open for lunch, but it's worth heading down there. Fox Bros BBQ is regularly at the top of Atlanta's BBQ options, and this convenient in-neighborhood option is easier to access then heading over to their full restaurant.
Nationally recognized burger. Get there early because when they run out, they're done for the night. They have a smaller H+F burger inside of Ponce City Market that serves all night.
36 locals recommend
Holeman and Finch
1201 Peachtree RdNationally recognized burger. Get there early because when they run out, they're done for the night. They have a smaller H+F burger inside of Ponce City Market that serves all night.
24 hours diner food, making it a great place to grab some bites if you're out late. Located in the Cheshire Bridge corridor, so not walkable but still conveniently close to us.
20 locals recommend
Landmark Diner
3652 Roswell Rd NW24 hours diner food, making it a great place to grab some bites if you're out late. Located in the Cheshire Bridge corridor, so not walkable but still conveniently close to us.
This is a cute little coffeshop/bakery/restaurant located just up the street on Cheshire Bridge. It's bright and open with it's own parking and, because it's new at the end of 2017, it's still up-and-coming with no lines.
Bella's Best Organic Gourmet , LLC
1830 Cheshire Bridge Rd NEThis is a cute little coffeshop/bakery/restaurant located just up the street on Cheshire Bridge. It's bright and open with it's own parking and, because it's new at the end of 2017, it's still up-and-coming with no lines.
This is currently one of my favorite places. There is indoor (with patio) dining serving brunch on the weekends and lunch and dinner throughout the week. The food is amazing. They also have great drinks. But the awesome twist, the "mess hall" is an outdoor seating area where you can just sit and relax. There are ping pong tables and a little caravan selling drinks. It is a wonderful place to stop in when walking down the Beltline. Be warned though, when the weather is nice, this place is packed and you won't be able to find a seat in the first-come first-served patio area and then wait for dining quickly gets to over an hour.
179 locals recommend
Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall
684 John Wesley Dobbs Ave NEThis is currently one of my favorite places. There is indoor (with patio) dining serving brunch on the weekends and lunch and dinner throughout the week. The food is amazing. They also have great drinks. But the awesome twist, the "mess hall" is an outdoor seating area where you can just sit and relax. There are ping pong tables and a little caravan selling drinks. It is a wonderful place to stop in when walking down the Beltline. Be warned though, when the weather is nice, this place is packed and you won't be able to find a seat in the first-come first-served patio area and then wait for dining quickly gets to over an hour.
Bar food and great drinks. If you're a bloody mary drinker, they have a whopper, complete with meat straw. It sits right across the street from Piedmont Park and has a nice patio for enjoying the Atlanta weather.
53 locals recommend
The Nook on Piedmont Park
1144 Piedmont Ave NEBar food and great drinks. If you're a bloody mary drinker, they have a whopper, complete with meat straw. It sits right across the street from Piedmont Park and has a nice patio for enjoying the Atlanta weather.
This is our favorite Waffle House and the one we go to. Parking is a little annoying (street or parking garage) but it has the shortest wait, is larger than average, and by far the cleanest.
217 locals recommend
Waffle House
135 Andrew Young International Blvd NWThis is our favorite Waffle House and the one we go to. Parking is a little annoying (street or parking garage) but it has the shortest wait, is larger than average, and by far the cleanest.
A real Atlanta landmark. Be prepared for some grease and have your order ready at the counter. I highly recommend the frosted orange.
205 locals recommend
The Varsity
61 North Avenue NWA real Atlanta landmark. Be prepared for some grease and have your order ready at the counter. I highly recommend the frosted orange.
This is a GREAT little spot. It's a walk-up counter that does breakfast and lunch. Check the hours because they close early and don't do breakfast on the weekends.
Sean's Harvest Market
500 Amsterdam Ave NEThis is a GREAT little spot. It's a walk-up counter that does breakfast and lunch. Check the hours because they close early and don't do breakfast on the weekends.
The Green Mark is open for 9 months out of the year from 9 - 1 on Saturdays. Local farms bring in produce and local vendors sell their wares, including fresh made food. They often have a local band playing.
The Green Market at Piedmont Park
1071 Piedmont Ave NEThe Green Mark is open for 9 months out of the year from 9 - 1 on Saturdays. Local farms bring in produce and local vendors sell their wares, including fresh made food. They often have a local band playing.
The sweet Auburn curb market has a wonderful collection of food stalls selling ready to eat food and the old market for buying fresh and local produce. A GREAT place to stop in if you're downtown or in the King Center area.
69 locals recommend
The Municipal Market
209 Edgewood Ave SEThe sweet Auburn curb market has a wonderful collection of food stalls selling ready to eat food and the old market for buying fresh and local produce. A GREAT place to stop in if you're downtown or in the King Center area.
This is one of our favorite date night spots. If you go early (we're used to eating early because of young kids) it feels like the whole restaurant is yours. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere.
171 locals recommend
The Optimist
914 Howell Mill RdThis is one of our favorite date night spots. If you go early (we're used to eating early because of young kids) it feels like the whole restaurant is yours. Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere.
Rathbun's was there before everything around it was built up. And it's been there that long because it's delicious. The food and drinks are great.
46 locals recommend
Rathbun's
112 Krog St NERathbun's was there before everything around it was built up. And it's been there that long because it's delicious. The food and drinks are great.
This restaurant has been in Atlanta for over 20 years. It has a bit of an older clientele, the food is amazing and it's a cozy little spot. You must valet here.
29 locals recommend
Babette's Cafe
573 North Highland Avenue NortheastThis restaurant has been in Atlanta for over 20 years. It has a bit of an older clientele, the food is amazing and it's a cozy little spot. You must valet here.
This a nationally acclaimed restaurant. You likely won't be able to get a reservation if you didn't get it months in advance, but they always allow walk-ups at the bar and the food is great. And, the price is quite reasonable compared to other options.
74 locals recommend
Staplehouse
541 Edgewood Ave SEThis a nationally acclaimed restaurant. You likely won't be able to get a reservation if you didn't get it months in advance, but they always allow walk-ups at the bar and the food is great. And, the price is quite reasonable compared to other options.
This dark restaurant is tucked in the back of Krog Street Market and the food is amazing and so are the drinks. I had to list it separately because it's easy to miss if you're just wandering around in there. This place is definitely worth finding.
48 locals recommend
Ticonderoga Club
99 Krog St NEThis dark restaurant is tucked in the back of Krog Street Market and the food is amazing and so are the drinks. I had to list it separately because it's easy to miss if you're just wandering around in there. This place is definitely worth finding.
This place has been recommended to us by multiple people but we haven't made it in yet. The food is supposed to be amazing and in a nice, small and quiet spot - something that is rare in Atlanta.
115 locals recommend
BoccaLupo
753 Edgewood Ave NEThis place has been recommended to us by multiple people but we haven't made it in yet. The food is supposed to be amazing and in a nice, small and quiet spot - something that is rare in Atlanta.
One of Atlanta's longer standing restaurants, this place has a pretty Southern menu in an upscale setting. Parking is valet or in the garage.
16 locals recommend
Watershed
1820 Peachtree RdOne of Atlanta's longer standing restaurants, this place has a pretty Southern menu in an upscale setting. Parking is valet or in the garage.
One of the only things that will get us out to Decatur, this Indian street food restaurant is amazing. All of it. Well, except the string bean fries, we weren't a fan of those.
58 locals recommend
Chai Pani
406 W Ponce de Leon AveOne of the only things that will get us out to Decatur, this Indian street food restaurant is amazing. All of it. Well, except the string bean fries, we weren't a fan of those.
This is a cafe/bakery/dessert place that's open late and offers drinks as well. A quiet, cozy, great date night spot right on Peachtree in Midtown. I liked the old location better, but it kept all of it's yumminess when it moved here.
221 locals recommend
Café Intermezzo - Midtown
1065 Peachtree St NEThis is a cafe/bakery/dessert place that's open late and offers drinks as well. A quiet, cozy, great date night spot right on Peachtree in Midtown. I liked the old location better, but it kept all of it's yumminess when it moved here.
This is a sister restaurant of Octopus Bar and it shows. The food is delicious. It's a small, rotating menu, but everything is delicious. It's one of the few places that I want to eat at multiple times in a weekend. They have a cute little trailor/bar set-up on the patio as well. It's across from Ponce City, so if you need to get out of the crowd for a moment, this is the spot.
39 locals recommend
8ARM
710 Ponce De Leon Ave NEThis is a sister restaurant of Octopus Bar and it shows. The food is delicious. It's a small, rotating menu, but everything is delicious. It's one of the few places that I want to eat at multiple times in a weekend. They have a cute little trailor/bar set-up on the patio as well. It's across from Ponce City, so if you need to get out of the crowd for a moment, this is the spot.
Smoothie King
650 Ponce De Leon Ave NEOn a hot day, walk on up the street and grab you a smoothie.
Fellini's is one of our regular stops. There's nothing fabulous about it but it super easy, tasty, cheap, and they are all family friendly. When the weather is nice the patios get full, but it's worth it for a cheap easy meal at the end of a long day.
226 locals recommend
Fellini's Pizza
1634 McLendon Ave NEFellini's is one of our regular stops. There's nothing fabulous about it but it super easy, tasty, cheap, and they are all family friendly. When the weather is nice the patios get full, but it's worth it for a cheap easy meal at the end of a long day.
We always went here when it was just a breakfast spot and it is so good. Skip waiting in line for the Flying Biscuit across the street that hasn't been delicious in 10 years and go here instead. It's better food and people.
24 locals recommend
Gato
1660 McLendon Ave NEWe always went here when it was just a breakfast spot and it is so good. Skip waiting in line for the Flying Biscuit across the street that hasn't been delicious in 10 years and go here instead. It's better food and people.
If you're a fan of bahn mi sandwiches like we are, head here. They are so good.
16 locals recommend
Lee's Bakery
4005 Buford Hwy NEIf you're a fan of bahn mi sandwiches like we are, head here. They are so good.
This coffee shop/ motorcycle shop is a really cool space. Half of it functions just like any trendy coffee shop and the other half is a motorcycle coop where people can bring their bikes and work on them. Sounds weird, totally cool.
19 locals recommend
Brother Moto
638 Glenwood Ave SEThis coffee shop/ motorcycle shop is a really cool space. Half of it functions just like any trendy coffee shop and the other half is a motorcycle coop where people can bring their bikes and work on them. Sounds weird, totally cool.
I've tagged the closer of the two, but both locations are good. Food's good, atmosphere is lively, and great views from the rooftop patio. Both have kind of cruddy parking.
260 locals recommend
Six Feet Under Pub & Fish House
437 Memorial Dr SEI've tagged the closer of the two, but both locations are good. Food's good, atmosphere is lively, and great views from the rooftop patio. Both have kind of cruddy parking.
We haven't been here yet, but have heard great things. This is a little spot right up the street that sounds like it's a good date night place for little nibbles and drinks.
37 locals recommend
Whiskey Bird
1409 North Highland Avenue NortheastWe haven't been here yet, but have heard great things. This is a little spot right up the street that sounds like it's a good date night place for little nibbles and drinks.
One of Atlanta's trademark wing places. I don't think they're quite as good since they've been expanding and relocated this restaurant to the new original spot, but they're good and there are a lot of options.
28 locals recommend
Original J.R. Crickets in Midtown Atlanta
129 North Avenue NEOne of Atlanta's trademark wing places. I don't think they're quite as good since they've been expanding and relocated this restaurant to the new original spot, but they're good and there are a lot of options.
We drive out here to get a baker's dozen of bagels fairly regularly. They sell to a number of the coffee shop in town, but it's worth it to get them fresh. They also have a restaurant that you can do sit down food.
Bagel Palace
2869 North Druid Hills RoadWe drive out here to get a baker's dozen of bagels fairly regularly. They sell to a number of the coffee shop in town, but it's worth it to get them fresh. They also have a restaurant that you can do sit down food.
A Jewish deli with a wide selection of options. We like to get bagels at Bagel Palace (across the parking lot) and all of our spreads and salads here and then take it all home for a picnic brunch.
Goldbergs Fine Foods - Toco Hills
3003 N Druid Hills RdA Jewish deli with a wide selection of options. We like to get bagels at Bagel Palace (across the parking lot) and all of our spreads and salads here and then take it all home for a picnic brunch.
Venkman's is a really cool spot. They are a restaurant with a stage and host all kinds of events. We've been for regular meals, a sing-a-long movie brunch, and a bluegrass luncheon. Sometimes you need to reserve in advance to sit in the main tables, so check that out if you plan on heading here.
62 locals recommend
Venkman's
740 Ralph McGill Blvd NEVenkman's is a really cool spot. They are a restaurant with a stage and host all kinds of events. We've been for regular meals, a sing-a-long movie brunch, and a bluegrass luncheon. Sometimes you need to reserve in advance to sit in the main tables, so check that out if you plan on heading here.
A yummy food and drink place in East Atlanta. They have a variety of things on the menu but the largest selection is of fancy pizzas.
213 locals recommend
Argosy
470 Flat Shoals Ave SEA yummy food and drink place in East Atlanta. They have a variety of things on the menu but the largest selection is of fancy pizzas.
Krispy Kreme
295 Ponce De Leon Ave NEGo to this Shaq owned Atlanta landmark and eat a donut or three.
This was the first "fancy" donut place in Atlanta and I think it's still the best. Get an A town A just so you can say you did and then eat the strawberry stuffed thing because it's delicious.
66 locals recommend
Sublime Doughnuts
535 10th St NWThis was the first "fancy" donut place in Atlanta and I think it's still the best. Get an A town A just so you can say you did and then eat the strawberry stuffed thing because it's delicious.
Parks & Nature
The best outdoor space in Atlanta. This is where Atlanta goes to head outdoors. Public pool in the summer, basketball, tennis, boccie, hiking trails, beautiful walks, running track, soccer nets. And it connects to the beltline!
237 locals recommend
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The best outdoor space in Atlanta. This is where Atlanta goes to head outdoors. Public pool in the summer, basketball, tennis, boccie, hiking trails, beautiful walks, running track, soccer nets. And it connects to the beltline!
Our neighborhood park! Right out of driveway. Right on Wimbledon. Left on Gotham Way and it's at the end. Playground and picnic table as well as open grass area for playing.
Piedmont Heights
Our neighborhood park! Right out of driveway. Right on Wimbledon. Left on Gotham Way and it's at the end. Playground and picnic table as well as open grass area for playing.
Great playground and a beautiful walk through the Ansley Park neighborhood. It also has tennis courts.
McClatchey Park
Park Lane NortheastGreat playground and a beautiful walk through the Ansley Park neighborhood. It also has tennis courts.
Olympic water fountains + trending outdoor music venue, easily accessible from MARTA east/west, GADome/World Congress/Centennial stop or walk from the Peachtree Center stop on the north/south line.
526 locals recommend
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave W NWOlympic water fountains + trending outdoor music venue, easily accessible from MARTA east/west, GADome/World Congress/Centennial stop or walk from the Peachtree Center stop on the north/south line.
Great Sunday farmer's market. Home to the zoo and cyclorama. Festivals and music during spring and fall. Wonderful sprawling park that hasn't been over developed. There are also some Civil War sights in the park.
365 locals recommend
Grant Park
Great Sunday farmer's market. Home to the zoo and cyclorama. Festivals and music during spring and fall. Wonderful sprawling park that hasn't been over developed. There are also some Civil War sights in the park.
Hop on the Beltline Trail behind the Publix just up the street and you're on the pedestrian and bike friendly shortcut to Piedmont Park, Midtown Plaza (where you can grab dinner and a movie), Ponce City Market (shop and eat), Old Fourth Ward Park (relax and sightsee), Inman Park (eat and shop), and Krog Street Market (eat and shop).
418 locals recommend
Eastside BeltLine Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside TrailHop on the Beltline Trail behind the Publix just up the street and you're on the pedestrian and bike friendly shortcut to Piedmont Park, Midtown Plaza (where you can grab dinner and a movie), Ponce City Market (shop and eat), Old Fourth Ward Park (relax and sightsee), Inman Park (eat and shop), and Krog Street Market (eat and shop).
You can find all kinds of outdoor activities here, located just a short distance outside the perimeter.
81 locals recommend
Chattahoochee Nature Center
9135 Willeo RdYou can find all kinds of outdoor activities here, located just a short distance outside the perimeter.
This park and hiking trail is in the neighborhood over and takes you on a trail that will have you thinking you're out in the middle of nowhere when really you're winding your way around under a mishmash of interstate flyovers. There are regular wildlife sightings here.
32 locals recommend
Morningside Nature Preserve
2020 Lenox Rd NEThis park and hiking trail is in the neighborhood over and takes you on a trail that will have you thinking you're out in the middle of nowhere when really you're winding your way around under a mishmash of interstate flyovers. There are regular wildlife sightings here.
Arts & Culture
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastBeautiful! Rotating exhibits all year.
This is a great place to take the kids! They have a puppet museum featuring some of the original muppets, and they put on puppet performances regularly.
177 locals recommend
Center for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St NWThis is a great place to take the kids! They have a puppet museum featuring some of the original muppets, and they put on puppet performances regularly.
The King Center hosts the majority of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr related sight seeings in the city. There is a museum and his church is located on the campus. There are also a few neighborhood centers here as well including a public pool and library.
106 locals recommend
The King Center
449 Auburn Ave NEThe King Center hosts the majority of the Dr Martin Luther King Jr related sight seeings in the city. There is a museum and his church is located on the campus. There are also a few neighborhood centers here as well including a public pool and library.
The Central public library is located downtown and holds a number of treasures. There are regular book readings and events held here as well.
AFPL
One Margaret Mitchell SquareThe Central public library is located downtown and holds a number of treasures. There are regular book readings and events held here as well.
The Auburn Research Library is located just down the street from the King Center and specializes in African American works. They often host public lectures and events.
7 locals recommend
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Ave NEThe Auburn Research Library is located just down the street from the King Center and specializes in African American works. They often host public lectures and events.
A world class university that is home to a first class research hospital. Located in Atlanta but also convenient to Decatur and about a 10 minute drive from our home straight down Rock Springs/North Decatur road.
98 locals recommend
Emory University
201 Dowman DriveA world class university that is home to a first class research hospital. Located in Atlanta but also convenient to Decatur and about a 10 minute drive from our home straight down Rock Springs/North Decatur road.
Georgia State University is a quickly growing state school that has received a number of accolades for high graduation rate and high minority enrollment and success. I've worked here for over 10 years, attended grad school here, and both of our children have attended the on site daycare. If you have questions, I can most likely answer them!
97 locals recommend
Georgia State University
Georgia State University is a quickly growing state school that has received a number of accolades for high graduation rate and high minority enrollment and success. I've worked here for over 10 years, attended grad school here, and both of our children have attended the on site daycare. If you have questions, I can most likely answer them!
Georgia's famous school of technology, GA Tech has many cutting edge programs and degrees.
139 locals recommend
Georgia Institute of Technology College of Architecture
Georgia's famous school of technology, GA Tech has many cutting edge programs and degrees.
A awesome place to take the kids! The natural history museum also boasts a wonderful kids area and a brand new awesome outdoor walking trail and playground!
443 locals recommend
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdA awesome place to take the kids! The natural history museum also boasts a wonderful kids area and a brand new awesome outdoor walking trail and playground!
A museum devoted to Atlanta's own Coca Cola. Located near all of the major attractions downtown.
1779 locals recommend
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWA museum devoted to Atlanta's own Coca Cola. Located near all of the major attractions downtown.
For the football fans, the new college football hall of fame is located with the other main attractions downtown.
377 locals recommend
Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame
250 Marietta St NWFor the football fans, the new college football hall of fame is located with the other main attractions downtown.
Great hands on exhibits for children (I would say best for the 10 and under crowd) with a rotating exhibit. Personally, I think it's a little pricey, but it's a great option if outdoor plans get rained out.
201 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Atlanta
275 Centennial Olympic Park Dr NWGreat hands on exhibits for children (I would say best for the 10 and under crowd) with a rotating exhibit. Personally, I think it's a little pricey, but it's a great option if outdoor plans get rained out.
This combined campus is home to Atlanta's renowned HBCUs: Morehouse, Spellman, Morris Brown, and Clark Atlanta. The area is convenient to West End, Castleberry Hill, and downtown.
14 locals recommend
Atlanta University Center
This combined campus is home to Atlanta's renowned HBCUs: Morehouse, Spellman, Morris Brown, and Clark Atlanta. The area is convenient to West End, Castleberry Hill, and downtown.
Georgia's own Jimmy Carter has his library and museum housed just east of downtown near the neighborhoods of Little Five Points and Candler Park. It sits on a beautiful campus nestled into Freedom Park and just off the Beltline. It has it's own (free) parking, making it an easy excursion.
149 locals recommend
Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum
441 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NEGeorgia's own Jimmy Carter has his library and museum housed just east of downtown near the neighborhoods of Little Five Points and Candler Park. It sits on a beautiful campus nestled into Freedom Park and just off the Beltline. It has it's own (free) parking, making it an easy excursion.
The Fox hosts all kinds of events - concerts, shows, comedy, movie nights - and is beautiful. Parking is chaotic, so if you're heading this way we recommend spending the money on a car rather than parking (it is close to the same charge, without the headache!)
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NEThe Fox hosts all kinds of events - concerts, shows, comedy, movie nights - and is beautiful. Parking is chaotic, so if you're heading this way we recommend spending the money on a car rather than parking (it is close to the same charge, without the headache!)
A wonderful cultural museum featuring civil and human rights information.
565 locals recommend
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWA wonderful cultural museum featuring civil and human rights information.
Drinks & Nightlife
An Atlanta tradition, great bands have played this venue and there are also a bunch of pool tables.
60 locals recommend
Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Ave NEAn Atlanta tradition, great bands have played this venue and there are also a bunch of pool tables.
The grungiest of dive bars; we love it. It was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives a few years back which has un-grungified the clientele. The food is very yum and definitely not just bar fare. Heads up - this is one of the few places left in Atlanta where you can still smoke inside, whether that deters or attracts you.
22 locals recommend
The Highlander
931 Monroe Dr NEThe grungiest of dive bars; we love it. It was featured on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives a few years back which has un-grungified the clientele. The food is very yum and definitely not just bar fare. Heads up - this is one of the few places left in Atlanta where you can still smoke inside, whether that deters or attracts you.
One of the oldest bars in Atlanta. They recently refurbished it so it lost some of its grit but now you don't have to feel bad about taking your kids in (before 9 pm) for some decent bar food.
38 locals recommend
Moe's & Joe's Tavern
1033 North Highland Avenue NortheastOne of the oldest bars in Atlanta. They recently refurbished it so it lost some of its grit but now you don't have to feel bad about taking your kids in (before 9 pm) for some decent bar food.
Music venue, and site of lower key festivals. Parking used to be easy but is now a nightmare... plan accordingly if you're heading here. They just moved downtown, and I have not been to the new location.
47 locals recommend
The Masquerade
50 Lower Alabama StreetMusic venue, and site of lower key festivals. Parking used to be easy but is now a nightmare... plan accordingly if you're heading here. They just moved downtown, and I have not been to the new location.
This is a great place to catch a more intimate show. They also host a number of private events and have a full bar. It's located on the property of Ponce City Market, so there are tons of shopping and dining options nearby.
140 locals recommend
City Winery Atlanta
650 North Avenue NEThis is a great place to catch a more intimate show. They also host a number of private events and have a full bar. It's located on the property of Ponce City Market, so there are tons of shopping and dining options nearby.
The first brewery in the city, and one of Atlanta's best known is located right in our neighborhood in the Armour Yards area. It's not the best area to walk to due to all of the traffic headed towards the interstate but it's a short car service ride away! They often host events and have live music on the patio when the weather is warm!
106 locals recommend
SweetWater Brewing Company
195 Ottley Dr NEThe first brewery in the city, and one of Atlanta's best known is located right in our neighborhood in the Armour Yards area. It's not the best area to walk to due to all of the traffic headed towards the interstate but it's a short car service ride away! They often host events and have live music on the patio when the weather is warm!
Orpheus Brewing has weekly tastings and is tucked in on a quiet sidestreet that overlooks the north end of Piedmont Park. You can easily walk here from the house. During spring/summer/fall, they often have live music.
48 locals recommend
Orpheus Brewing
1440 Dutch Valley Pl NEOrpheus Brewing has weekly tastings and is tucked in on a quiet sidestreet that overlooks the north end of Piedmont Park. You can easily walk here from the house. During spring/summer/fall, they often have live music.
Our neighborhood's own whiskey distillery! They do tastings and events. It's in the Armour Yards area which is close, but I would not suggest walking due to the traffic through that area getting to/from the interstate.
11 locals recommend
ASW Distillery at American Spirit Works
199 Armour Dr NEOur neighborhood's own whiskey distillery! They do tastings and events. It's in the Armour Yards area which is close, but I would not suggest walking due to the traffic through that area getting to/from the interstate.
The Tabernacle is one of those perfect venues... small enough to feel intimate but large enough to pull in some awesome names. I've only ever been to open ticket events here, but there are seats in the balcony where you can sit comfortably.
94 locals recommend
Tabernacle
152 Luckie St NWThe Tabernacle is one of those perfect venues... small enough to feel intimate but large enough to pull in some awesome names. I've only ever been to open ticket events here, but there are seats in the balcony where you can sit comfortably.
Atlanta's intown amphitheatre has a continual roster of shows when the weather is right. Most shows allow you to bring in your own food and drink.
47 locals recommend
State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
4469 Stella Dr NWAtlanta's intown amphitheatre has a continual roster of shows when the weather is right. Most shows allow you to bring in your own food and drink.
We've never been, but this place is busy every weekend and has been in business longer than anything else that's been in this space in the past decade.
64 locals recommend
Cirque Daiquiri Bar & Grill
2160 Monroe Dr NEWe've never been, but this place is busy every weekend and has been in business longer than anything else that's been in this space in the past decade.
Great place to go and dance. Multiple levels, dance floor, large bar. Check the dress code though so you don't get turned away.
147 locals recommend
Tongue And Groove
565 Main St NEGreat place to go and dance. Multiple levels, dance floor, large bar. Check the dress code though so you don't get turned away.
This spot regularly has touring EDM dj's and special events. It's loud and small if you're not into club scenes, but perfect if you are.
181 locals recommend
Gold Room Nightclub
2416 Piedmont Rd NEThis spot regularly has touring EDM dj's and special events. It's loud and small if you're not into club scenes, but perfect if you are.
If you can find it, it means you're one of the cool kids. Most nights they have a young crowd (it's 21+), but there are theme nights, and the tiny concert venue next door dumps people in after shows. Back in the day, you actually had to know where you were going, now your Lyft driver can drop you right at the door. Also, this place is super thrifty, but bring cash because they don't take cards and the ATM has high fees.
110 locals recommend
MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NEIf you can find it, it means you're one of the cool kids. Most nights they have a young crowd (it's 21+), but there are theme nights, and the tiny concert venue next door dumps people in after shows. Back in the day, you actually had to know where you were going, now your Lyft driver can drop you right at the door. Also, this place is super thrifty, but bring cash because they don't take cards and the ATM has high fees.
Dark little jazz bar nestled in one of the bigger bar scenes in Atlanta. You'll find mostly locals hanging out here in a real everybody knows everybody way. When the house band plays, entry is free but they often have a cover charge for other bands. Usually $5-10
45 locals recommend
Blind Willie's
828 North Highland Avenue NortheastDark little jazz bar nestled in one of the bigger bar scenes in Atlanta. You'll find mostly locals hanging out here in a real everybody knows everybody way. When the house band plays, entry is free but they often have a cover charge for other bands. Usually $5-10
This is a gay sports bar right up the street near Lindbergh. It runs the range from quiet, even on a Friday, to everything you'd expect from an intown bar on the weekend.
Woofs Sports Bar
494 Plasters Ave. NEThis is a gay sports bar right up the street near Lindbergh. It runs the range from quiet, even on a Friday, to everything you'd expect from an intown bar on the weekend.
Blake's is a lively scene (I know because we used to live in the neighborhood and they regularly called in complaints on the noise!). They host a weekly drag show and regularly have live music. With the closing of Burkhart's (which was walkable) this is the closest main stream drag show in the city.
70 locals recommend
Blake's On The Park
227 10th Street NortheastBlake's is a lively scene (I know because we used to live in the neighborhood and they regularly called in complaints on the noise!). They host a weekly drag show and regularly have live music. With the closing of Burkhart's (which was walkable) this is the closest main stream drag show in the city.
Manuel's has been a fixture in the Atlanta Democratic Party for decades. It was recently rehabbed, but all of the old fixtures were reinstalled. Go here for the history not the food and drink (although the regulars will tell you it's all amazing).
43 locals recommend
Manuel's Tavern
602 North Highland Avenue NortheastManuel's has been a fixture in the Atlanta Democratic Party for decades. It was recently rehabbed, but all of the old fixtures were reinstalled. Go here for the history not the food and drink (although the regulars will tell you it's all amazing).
Octopus Bar used to be a spot that you'd go to only if you were in the know, but then the food was so good that it made all "must eat" lists and now everyone knows about it. But is really is delicious. It's small plates deliciousness.
49 locals recommend
Octopus Bar
560 Gresham Ave SEOctopus Bar used to be a spot that you'd go to only if you were in the know, but then the food was so good that it made all "must eat" lists and now everyone knows about it. But is really is delicious. It's small plates deliciousness.
Essentials
We don't have memberships, but in case you need a gym...this is the closest.
91 locals recommend
LA Fitness
3232 Peachtree St NEWe don't have memberships, but in case you need a gym...this is the closest.
The nicest staff you'll ever meet. The closest entrance to the Beltline is in the back of the parking lot through the fence. (Yes, it looks as sketchy as it sounds but it's a legitimate entrance.)
20 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Ansley Mall
1544 Piedmont Ave NEThe nicest staff you'll ever meet. The closest entrance to the Beltline is in the back of the parking lot through the fence. (Yes, it looks as sketchy as it sounds but it's a legitimate entrance.)
Kroger
1799 Briarcliff Rd NEOpen 24 hours and big enough to have just about anything you need.
CVS
842 Peachtree St NEClosest full supply drugstore.
Emergency 24 hr vet clinic. They also take walk-ins for non-emergencies.
VCA Pets Are People Too Veterinary Hospital
4280 N Peachtree RdEmergency 24 hr vet clinic. They also take walk-ins for non-emergencies.
Our favorite spot for picking up quick home food and snacks for the park. (They even have a dog tie outside for those that wander over from the park with their furry friends.)
283 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
3183 Peachtree RdOur favorite spot for picking up quick home food and snacks for the park. (They even have a dog tie outside for those that wander over from the park with their furry friends.)
Whole Foods Market
650 Ponce De Leon Ave NEThe closest Whole Foods.
This is a great place to pick up snacks! They do dry goods by the weight and have a lot of options for dry fruits, granola, and trail mix type things. They also have a sandwich/panini counter and then regular grocery store items as well.
71 locals recommend
Sprouts Farmers Market
3805 Dallas HwyThis is a great place to pick up snacks! They do dry goods by the weight and have a lot of options for dry fruits, granola, and trail mix type things. They also have a sandwich/panini counter and then regular grocery store items as well.
The neighborhood liquor store, has a great selection of all the standards. Located in Ansley Mall, less than 1/2 mile from the house.
8 locals recommend
Ansley Wine Merchants
1544 Piedmont Ave NEThe neighborhood liquor store, has a great selection of all the standards. Located in Ansley Mall, less than 1/2 mile from the house.
An extensive spa without excessive bells and whistles. It's a bit of a drive from the house (about 20 minutes with light traffic) but it delivers and is a great way to relax on a rainy day.
61 locals recommend
Jeju Sauna
3555 Gwinnett Pl Dr NWAn extensive spa without excessive bells and whistles. It's a bit of a drive from the house (about 20 minutes with light traffic) but it delivers and is a great way to relax on a rainy day.
I don't get my nails done regularly, but this place comes highly recommended from people in our neighborhood who do.
Angel Nails
1874 Piedmont Ave NEI don't get my nails done regularly, but this place comes highly recommended from people in our neighborhood who do.
Pet store. Features a good selection of higher end food in case the Publix or Kroger doesn't carry what you need.
Pet Supermarket
1544 Piedmont Ave NEPet store. Features a good selection of higher end food in case the Publix or Kroger doesn't carry what you need.
In case the local Ansley Wine doesn't have what you need...the big box liquor store is right down the street.
8 locals recommend
Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits
2161 Piedmont Rd NEIn case the local Ansley Wine doesn't have what you need...the big box liquor store is right down the street.
This is the closest yoga studio to the house... you can easily walk up here but do note that all of the classes are heated.
Red Hot Yoga & Massage
1590 Piedmont Avenue NortheastThis is the closest yoga studio to the house... you can easily walk up here but do note that all of the classes are heated.
Orangetheory Fitness
857 Collier Rd NWThe closest Orange Theory for anyone looking.
This yoga studio has a couple of locations. I've only been to two of them but they are nice, the instructors are clear, and there's a nice vibe.
7 locals recommend
Highland Yoga
842 North Highland Avenue NortheastThis yoga studio has a couple of locations. I've only been to two of them but they are nice, the instructors are clear, and there's a nice vibe.
Nice boxing gym. They're very helpful is you just want to get set-up for one class.
Urban Body Studios
730 Ponce De Leon Pl NENice boxing gym. They're very helpful is you just want to get set-up for one class.
Entertainment & Activities
Catch Air
560 Amsterdam Ave NEThe current it-spot for indoor kids play in the area.
Closest public pool. Nice beach entry and fountains for little kids. A lazy river for the bigger ones, and a (small) lap area for a workout. Pretty view over the lake.
62 locals recommend
Piedmont Park Greystone
400 Park Dr NEClosest public pool. Nice beach entry and fountains for little kids. A lazy river for the bigger ones, and a (small) lap area for a workout. Pretty view over the lake.
The nations largest indoor aquarium! Beautiful tanks. Our belugas just had babies!
2698 locals recommend
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWThe nations largest indoor aquarium! Beautiful tanks. Our belugas just had babies!
Zoo Atlanta has been recognized as making great gains in animal habitats. They also just opened a state of the art reptile house. We have passes and go EVERY month.
1175 locals recommend
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEZoo Atlanta has been recognized as making great gains in animal habitats. They also just opened a state of the art reptile house. We have passes and go EVERY month.
Atlanta's newest stadium! We haven't been yet, but it is supposed to be an amazing experience. It is convenient to get to via MARTA and car services. Parking during events is always a headache, but there is plenty of it.
1247 locals recommend
Mercedes Benz Stadium
1 AMB Dr NWAtlanta's newest stadium! We haven't been yet, but it is supposed to be an amazing experience. It is convenient to get to via MARTA and car services. Parking during events is always a headache, but there is plenty of it.
Intown Atlanta's very own driving range experience! High tech features and tucked into a cool like industrial area that has awesome little shops and restaurants.
411 locals recommend
Topgolf
1600 Ellsworth Industrial Blvd NWIntown Atlanta's very own driving range experience! High tech features and tucked into a cool like industrial area that has awesome little shops and restaurants.
Our neighborhood has it's own bowling alley! This is an Atlanta institution but has received some recent updates. It's not the best or fanciest lanes in the city, but it is super convenient and a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. They offer food options and have a full bar.
33 locals recommend
Midtown Bowl Atlanta
1936 Piedmont Cir NEOur neighborhood has it's own bowling alley! This is an Atlanta institution but has received some recent updates. It's not the best or fanciest lanes in the city, but it is super convenient and a great way to spend a rainy afternoon. They offer food options and have a full bar.
A upscale bowling alley that's great for parties or late night bowling.
151 locals recommend
The Painted Pin
737 Miami Cir NEA upscale bowling alley that's great for parties or late night bowling.
Midtown Art Cinema is the closest movie theater to the house. They often carry more artsy movies (hence the name) but will usually carry the bigger movies as well. Close enough to use the Beltline to walk to in nice weather, and surrounded by dining and late night drink options to make a night of it.
111 locals recommend
Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr NEMidtown Art Cinema is the closest movie theater to the house. They often carry more artsy movies (hence the name) but will usually carry the bigger movies as well. Close enough to use the Beltline to walk to in nice weather, and surrounded by dining and late night drink options to make a night of it.
If you want the full state-of-the-art movie going experience, this is the place. They were first on the scene with those luxurious reclining seats that feel like you're sitting in your living room recliner and they're now adding in a few 4D theaters (whatever that means). They have extended food options, like hamburgers and such, and a full bar.
79 locals recommend
AMC Phipps Plaza 14
3500 Peachtree Rd NEIf you want the full state-of-the-art movie going experience, this is the place. They were first on the scene with those luxurious reclining seats that feel like you're sitting in your living room recliner and they're now adding in a few 4D theaters (whatever that means). They have extended food options, like hamburgers and such, and a full bar.
Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym
1019 Collier Rd NWThis is a small indoor climbing gym located on the Westside.
A very large indoor climbing gym that features bouldering and a child's climbing area. It's an easy and convenient drive north on I85.
18 locals recommend
Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center
3701 Presidential PkwyA very large indoor climbing gym that features bouldering and a child's climbing area. It's an easy and convenient drive north on I85.
Atlanta's 6 Flags... located out on the west side of the metro area. If you're looking for a roller coaster, this is your spot.
829 locals recommend
Six Flags Over Georgia
275 Riverside PkwyAtlanta's 6 Flags... located out on the west side of the metro area. If you're looking for a roller coaster, this is your spot.
We've never been, but we hear it's a great way to spend some time with older children (and adults!)
193 locals recommend
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games - Marietta
1255 Roswell RdWe've never been, but we hear it's a great way to spend some time with older children (and adults!)
This brand new rec center has it all including the only indoor swimming pool open in the city. If you're itching for a swim in December, this is your place. There are also AMAZING family changing/shower areas.
8 locals recommend
Martin Luther King Jr Recreation Center And Aquatic Center
110 Hilliard St SEThis brand new rec center has it all including the only indoor swimming pool open in the city. If you're itching for a swim in December, this is your place. There are also AMAZING family changing/shower areas.
Atlanta has a drive-in movie theatre! It's about a 20 minute drive in no traffic, but it's worth it for the experience. They have a regular movie schedule with multiple shows and viewing times per night.
149 locals recommend
Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market
2000 Moreland Ave SEAtlanta has a drive-in movie theatre! It's about a 20 minute drive in no traffic, but it's worth it for the experience. They have a regular movie schedule with multiple shows and viewing times per night.
If you feel like going for a drive, head out this way. You drive through the safari park and can feed the animals along the way.
50 locals recommend
Wild Animal Safari
1300 Oak Grove RdIf you feel like going for a drive, head out this way. You drive through the safari park and can feed the animals along the way.
Everything Else
They have doggy shower stalls where you can bathe your own pooch (that's why we love it). But they also provide grooming and daycare.
1573 locals recommend
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEThey have doggy shower stalls where you can bathe your own pooch (that's why we love it). But they also provide grooming and daycare.
The closest (and best) dog park in the area. (No, I'm not featuring the bathroom...that's just the landmark.) Separate spaces for large and small/puppy dogs.
Dog Park Restroom
The closest (and best) dog park in the area. (No, I'm not featuring the bathroom...that's just the landmark.) Separate spaces for large and small/puppy dogs.