Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Athens favorite diner. Great spot for lunch or brunch. Serves authentic Southern cuisine with an Athens flair. Easy two block walk down Poplar Street from loft.
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Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetAthens favorite diner. Great spot for lunch or brunch. Serves authentic Southern cuisine with an Athens flair. Easy two block walk down Poplar Street from loft.
Automatic for the People. That's what the sign says on the door (local rock heroes REM borrowed this for one of their album titles). Amazing Southern fried chicken and delectable sides. 5 min walk.
19 místní doporučují
Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods
1016 E Broad StAutomatic for the People. That's what the sign says on the door (local rock heroes REM borrowed this for one of their album titles). Amazing Southern fried chicken and delectable sides. 5 min walk.
The "Cheers" of Athens. Local coffee shop and bar with indoor and outdoor seating for people watching or doing the crossword.
21 místní doporučují
Walker's Pub and Coffee
128 College AveThe "Cheers" of Athens. Local coffee shop and bar with indoor and outdoor seating for people watching or doing the crossword.
Authentic Italian fare with impeccable ingredients, handmade pasta, etc. Having traveled all over Italy, this is the real deal.
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Dolce Vita Trattoria Italiana
323 E Broad StAuthentic Italian fare with impeccable ingredients, handmade pasta, etc. Having traveled all over Italy, this is the real deal.
Bars are closed and it's 2:00 AM--this is where you go for authentic NY style slices.
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Little Italy Pizzeria
125 N Lumpkin StBars are closed and it's 2:00 AM--this is where you go for authentic NY style slices.
According to the New York Times, this tiny bar has amazing food--they are right. Surprisingly gourmet offerings from this bar's kitchen.
49 místní doporučují
The World Famous
351 N Hull StAccording to the New York Times, this tiny bar has amazing food--they are right. Surprisingly gourmet offerings from this bar's kitchen.
American style Italian comfort food. Pizzas and pastas are scrumptious.
21 místní doporučují
DePalma's Italian Cafe
401 E Broad StAmerican style Italian comfort food. Pizzas and pastas are scrumptious.
Transmetropolitan
145 E Clayton StInexpensive pasta and pizza, good for those on a budget.
Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington StreetGreat outdoor seating area to enjoy organic pizzas.
Clocked
259 W Washington StQuirky, UFO-themed diner serving yummy burgers and tater tots.
Square 1 Fish Co
1298 Prince AveFresh seafood and great outdoor seating space.
It's 4 AM and you want a patty melt and your friend wants waffles--this is where you go. Open 24/7.
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The Globe
199 N Lumpkin StIt's 4 AM and you want a patty melt and your friend wants waffles--this is where you go. Open 24/7.
Celebrity chef Hugh Acheson's first restaurant. Close your eyes and order anything off the menu, it's all amazing.
79 místní doporučují
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveCelebrity chef Hugh Acheson's first restaurant. Close your eyes and order anything off the menu, it's all amazing.
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveAthen's local coffee roasters.
Siri Thai Cuisine
1040 Gaines School RdYummy Thai food.
Porterhouse Grill
459 E Broad StSteakhouse with a great Sunday brunch.
Everything Else
Nice nature walk along the Oconee River. The parking lot is tailgating central during football games.
25 místní doporučují
Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park RdNice nature walk along the Oconee River. The parking lot is tailgating central during football games.
With state of the art sound and light systems, and a rooftop bar and restaurant, this is Athens premier live music venue. Hosts national and local artists.
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Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StWith state of the art sound and light systems, and a rooftop bar and restaurant, this is Athens premier live music venue. Hosts national and local artists.
The CBGB's of Athens. Full of music history from legendary REM performances to Snoop Dogg. The past, present, and future of indie rock lives on here.
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40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StThe CBGB's of Athens. Full of music history from legendary REM performances to Snoop Dogg. The past, present, and future of indie rock lives on here.
Local fashionista Airee Edwards curates this vintage store and a sister store near the 40 Watt. Come here for vintage couture or authentic Louis Vuitton handbags.
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Agora Vintage
279 E Broad StLocal fashionista Airee Edwards curates this vintage store and a sister store near the 40 Watt. Come here for vintage couture or authentic Louis Vuitton handbags.
The Arch, the symbol of UGA and gateway to the beautiful and historic north campus.
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The Arch
The Arch, the symbol of UGA and gateway to the beautiful and historic north campus.
Great acoustics in this intimate venue. Another great Athens music spot.
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The Foundry
295 E Dougherty StGreat acoustics in this intimate venue. Another great Athens music spot.
Quirky store with killer selection of old-school shoes, sunglasses, hats, and zoot suits.
Kum's Fashions
115 E Clayton StQuirky store with killer selection of old-school shoes, sunglasses, hats, and zoot suits.
Stadion Sanford
100 Sanford DrGo Dawgs, sic em!!!
Farmer's market quality produce and prepared sandwiches in this quaint store.
Mama Bird's Granola, Baked Goods, and Tamales
Farmer's market quality produce and prepared sandwiches in this quaint store.
Cheeky Peach
160 W Clayton StAthens fashionistas swear by this local woman's boutique.
Drinks & Nightlife
A part of celebrity chef Hugh Acheson's restaurant group Executive chef Peter Dale travels the world to create inspired Mediterranean dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
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The National
232 W Hancock AveA part of celebrity chef Hugh Acheson's restaurant group Executive chef Peter Dale travels the world to create inspired Mediterranean dishes using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
Étienne Brasserie
311 East Broad StreetIt's a bargain for authentic French bistro fare.
Shokitini
251 W Clayton StBest sushi in Athens.
Cheap drinks at this dive bar that resembles your grandma's basement. It works, go here.
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Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StCheap drinks at this dive bar that resembles your grandma's basement. It works, go here.
Ridiculously huge list of Belgian and other hand-picked microbrews on draft. Food is solid as well. Don't go here and ask for a Coors Light, the beer snobs will judge you.
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Trappeze Pub
269 N Hull StRidiculously huge list of Belgian and other hand-picked microbrews on draft. Food is solid as well. Don't go here and ask for a Coors Light, the beer snobs will judge you.
Soccer fans congregate in the upstairs room to watch European soccer matches. Downstairs is a classic Irish pub that is a favorite of the grad student and professorial crowd.
60 místní doporučují
The Globe
199 N Lumpkin StSoccer fans congregate in the upstairs room to watch European soccer matches. Downstairs is a classic Irish pub that is a favorite of the grad student and professorial crowd.
DIve bar/pool hall. Cheap drinks and pool hustlers (occasionally), what more could you ask for?
6 místní doporučují
Nowhere Bar
240 N Lumpkin StDIve bar/pool hall. Cheap drinks and pool hustlers (occasionally), what more could you ask for?
Shopping
Music/comic book store. Peter Buck worked here before hitting it big with REM.
17 místní doporučují
Wuxtry Records
197 E Clayton StMusic/comic book store. Peter Buck worked here before hitting it big with REM.
SunO Dessert
480 E Broad StKorean shaved ice and boba tea.