Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
Good coffee and a chill place to work online. It also doubles as a dog park - so if you like to watch dogs at play, this is the place. They have locally roasted Jittery Joe's coffee, Their Stovall sandwich for breakfast is close to unbeatable for breakfast.
59 locals recommend
ParkGrounds
142 Flat Shoals Ave SEGood coffee and a chill place to work online. It also doubles as a dog park - so if you like to watch dogs at play, this is the place. They have locally roasted Jittery Joe's coffee, Their Stovall sandwich for breakfast is close to unbeatable for breakfast.
So Proof is a bakery- but also a coffee shop / cafe. This place has if not the best then in the top 3 best backed goods in Atlanta. Their Pan de Campagne and sour dough breads are great. Chocolate chip cookies are delish and so many other things to try. At last visit they were using delicious counter culture beans for coffee and organic (locally sourced) milk.
31 locals recommend
Proof Bakeshop
100 Hurt St NESo Proof is a bakery- but also a coffee shop / cafe. This place has if not the best then in the top 3 best backed goods in Atlanta. Their Pan de Campagne and sour dough breads are great. Chocolate chip cookies are delish and so many other things to try. At last visit they were using delicious counter culture beans for coffee and organic (locally sourced) milk.
Just around the corner from nearby Little 5 points, Fox Brother's BBQ, in our mind is home to the best BBQ brisket in the ATL. Consistently good, it can sometimes be a bit tricky to get parking - you may want to Uber and afterwards take a stroll to check out the Little 5 Points nightlife. Also, if you're not into the brisket, give the Burger a try or maybe a frito pie.
231 locals recommend
Fox Bros. Bar-B-Q
1238 DeKalb Ave NEJust around the corner from nearby Little 5 points, Fox Brother's BBQ, in our mind is home to the best BBQ brisket in the ATL. Consistently good, it can sometimes be a bit tricky to get parking - you may want to Uber and afterwards take a stroll to check out the Little 5 Points nightlife. Also, if you're not into the brisket, give the Burger a try or maybe a frito pie.
Ria's is an Atlanta icon. Called 'the world's best pancakes' by the New York times, but you be the judge. We know they're our favorites in the ATL. The Brisket breakfast is also a favorite. On the weekends, go early (go late - around 2pm) or be prepared to wait 30 minutes to an hour to get a seat inside. Alternatively, beat the line by calling ahead and ask for your order to go.
178 locals recommend
Ria's Bluebird
421 Memorial Dr SERia's is an Atlanta icon. Called 'the world's best pancakes' by the New York times, but you be the judge. We know they're our favorites in the ATL. The Brisket breakfast is also a favorite. On the weekends, go early (go late - around 2pm) or be prepared to wait 30 minutes to an hour to get a seat inside. Alternatively, beat the line by calling ahead and ask for your order to go.
Home of the world famous Ghetto and Hood burgers. These things are huge but bring your appetite and your patience. Ann's only seats 8 people at a time and can be slow going.
9 locals recommend
Ann's Snack Bar
1615 Memorial Dr SEHome of the world famous Ghetto and Hood burgers. These things are huge but bring your appetite and your patience. Ann's only seats 8 people at a time and can be slow going.
Located a few minutes dirive away in the heart of Virginia HIghlands, Tipple + Rose is one of a kind inside the city. You can come here for all kinds of different tea's. You can also get a light bite to eat. For a special occasion go for high tea (but be sure to book in advance)
https://www.facebook.com/TippleAndRose/
Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary
Located a few minutes dirive away in the heart of Virginia HIghlands, Tipple + Rose is one of a kind inside the city. You can come here for all kinds of different tea's. You can also get a light bite to eat. For a special occasion go for high tea (but be sure to book in advance)
https://www.facebook.com/TippleAndRose/
Our favorite Thai restaurant in the ATL. Surin may not be the fanciest but we've been coming here for almost 20 years and it is consistently good. It is the gold standard by which we judge all other Coconut soup.
Come here for lunch on a weekday for what is probably the best lunch value in Atlanta
41 locals recommend
Surin of Thailand
810 North Highland Avenue NortheastOur favorite Thai restaurant in the ATL. Surin may not be the fanciest but we've been coming here for almost 20 years and it is consistently good. It is the gold standard by which we judge all other Coconut soup.
Come here for lunch on a weekday for what is probably the best lunch value in Atlanta
Krog Street Market is Atlanta's first food court type venue. There is a liquor store with complete bar, a bake shop, Tex Mex, Tapas, Ice Cream, Falafel, BBQ, sandwiches and more
936 locals recommend
Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEKrog Street Market is Atlanta's first food court type venue. There is a liquor store with complete bar, a bake shop, Tex Mex, Tapas, Ice Cream, Falafel, BBQ, sandwiches and more
Noni's is one of our top 5 favorite sandwich locations in ATL. Try the Patricia or the Club. Delicious. There is also some good italian on the menu and an interesting night scene with DJ and bar service.
82 locals recommend
Noni's
357 Edgewood Ave SENoni's is one of our top 5 favorite sandwich locations in ATL. Try the Patricia or the Club. Delicious. There is also some good italian on the menu and an interesting night scene with DJ and bar service.
Restaurant / Bar - great tacos and probably the best margaritas in town and a nice patio.
280 locals recommend
bartaco
969 Marietta St NWRestaurant / Bar - great tacos and probably the best margaritas in town and a nice patio.
Restaurant / Bar - this is another of our top 5 favorite sandwich (you'll want 2 probably ) places in Atlanta. It's also a cool place to have a drink, play some ping pong and hang out on the enclosed porch watching B movies. Check out the Jack and Coke slushy
123 locals recommend
Victory Sandwich Bar
913 Bernina Ave NERestaurant / Bar - this is another of our top 5 favorite sandwich (you'll want 2 probably ) places in Atlanta. It's also a cool place to have a drink, play some ping pong and hang out on the enclosed porch watching B movies. Check out the Jack and Coke slushy
Our favorite Italian in town. It's great but not cheap. Romantic if you're looking for a date spot
77 locals recommend
Sotto Sotto Restaurant
313 North Highland Avenue NortheastOur favorite Italian in town. It's great but not cheap. Romantic if you're looking for a date spot
One of the top 5 Neapolitan Pizza places in ATL. Maybe the first to sport a real wood burning brick oven. Good pizza and a nice patio.
84 locals recommend
Fritti
309 North Highland Avenue NortheastOne of the top 5 Neapolitan Pizza places in ATL. Maybe the first to sport a real wood burning brick oven. Good pizza and a nice patio.
Also known as "Prison Tacos" this is a Taco Stand in a sketchy looking grocery market in a sketchy part of town. One of our favorite taco spots in the city - Authentic and inexpensive. Try the Carnitas.
11 locals recommend
El Progreso
1460 Boulevard SEAlso known as "Prison Tacos" this is a Taco Stand in a sketchy looking grocery market in a sketchy part of town. One of our favorite taco spots in the city - Authentic and inexpensive. Try the Carnitas.
El Mexicano Restaurant
1341 Moreland Ave SEOne of the most popular Mexican joints around.
A nicer South Western option. Good stuff - you can sometimes find a 2 for 1 coupon or early bird special coupon in the white house binder.
138 locals recommend
Agave Restaurant
242 Boulevard SEA nicer South Western option. Good stuff - you can sometimes find a 2 for 1 coupon or early bird special coupon in the white house binder.
Best Ribs in town - stop in for the ribs and check out the nightly live blues. A bit of a hole in the wall but iconic and featured on Anthony Bourdain's Layover
93 locals recommend
Fat Matt's Rib Shack
1811 Piedmont Ave NEBest Ribs in town - stop in for the ribs and check out the nightly live blues. A bit of a hole in the wall but iconic and featured on Anthony Bourdain's Layover
Great place to grab a martini.
A bit of a hole in the wall, but one of the better steaks in town - a bit of a hidden deal. Prime rib is great but also, check out the 1/2 price burger special (cooked over a wood fire) on Tuesdays.
38 locals recommend
Highland Tap
1026 North Highland Avenue NortheastGreat place to grab a martini.
A bit of a hole in the wall, but one of the better steaks in town - a bit of a hidden deal. Prime rib is great but also, check out the 1/2 price burger special (cooked over a wood fire) on Tuesdays.
Drinks & Nightlife
Gaja is in nearby east atlanta village - just a 2 minute drive away (or 10 minute walk). A great place to sit at the bar and watch the people . Have a Hite with some Soju and try the KFC (Korean Friend Chicken)
74 locals recommend
Gaja Korean Bar
491 Flat Shoals Ave SEGaja is in nearby east atlanta village - just a 2 minute drive away (or 10 minute walk). A great place to sit at the bar and watch the people . Have a Hite with some Soju and try the KFC (Korean Friend Chicken)
Argosy falls into the bar / restaurant category. They have good food dishes, and a nice selection of beers. Its a large open space and can get a bit crowded. Friendly staff and locals.
213 locals recommend
Argosy
470 Flat Shoals Ave SEArgosy falls into the bar / restaurant category. They have good food dishes, and a nice selection of beers. Its a large open space and can get a bit crowded. Friendly staff and locals.
Bar / Restaurant / Music Venue - Also in nearby East Atlanta Village, the Earl is consistently voted one of the best burgers in Atlanta. It's kind of smokey and divey when you walk in and regulars get more attention than unknowns (if your eating). Head to the back though if you want to check out the live music.
Here's a link to who's playing at the earl:
http://www.badearl.com/
124 locals recommend
The EARL
488 Flat Shoals Ave SEBar / Restaurant / Music Venue - Also in nearby East Atlanta Village, the Earl is consistently voted one of the best burgers in Atlanta. It's kind of smokey and divey when you walk in and regulars get more attention than unknowns (if your eating). Head to the back though if you want to check out the live music.
Here's a link to who's playing at the earl:
http://www.badearl.com/
In East Atlanta Village, a half mile away, 529 is a bit of a dive bar / music venue. Most folks come here for the music which tends toward alternative ends of the spectrum
Heres a link to their show list:
http://529atlanta.com/
10 locals recommend
529 Bar
529 Flat Shoals Ave SEIn East Atlanta Village, a half mile away, 529 is a bit of a dive bar / music venue. Most folks come here for the music which tends toward alternative ends of the spectrum
Heres a link to their show list:
http://529atlanta.com/
Right on the boundary of Historic Reynoldstown and Cabbagetown and at the mouth of the famously graffitied Krog Tunnel, 97 estoria is a chill place where locals and not as local hang out for good beer, conversation and passable food.
42 locals recommend
97 Estoria
727 Wylie St SERight on the boundary of Historic Reynoldstown and Cabbagetown and at the mouth of the famously graffitied Krog Tunnel, 97 estoria is a chill place where locals and not as local hang out for good beer, conversation and passable food.
Bar/Restaurant/Soccer, this Irish style pub, is located in nearby East Atlanta Village (EAV), we like the Eldertree for many reasons. Their pub fare is better than most - try a lamb sandwich or a 'pig wing' Also, if your a soccer fan, you can catch pretty much any Atlanta United or US national team match here as well as many others (mostly EPL). They also have a good burger and beer special on wednesday evenings.
21 locals recommend
The Elder Tree
469 Flat Shoals Ave SEBar/Restaurant/Soccer, this Irish style pub, is located in nearby East Atlanta Village (EAV), we like the Eldertree for many reasons. Their pub fare is better than most - try a lamb sandwich or a 'pig wing' Also, if your a soccer fan, you can catch pretty much any Atlanta United or US national team match here as well as many others (mostly EPL). They also have a good burger and beer special on wednesday evenings.
Quirky, edgy, alternative and fun. Go on a wednesday night for 'CHurch Organ Karaoke" and on any night for ping pong. Give the Sangria a try
196 locals recommend
Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Ave SEQuirky, edgy, alternative and fun. Go on a wednesday night for 'CHurch Organ Karaoke" and on any night for ping pong. Give the Sangria a try
Good place to grab a beer and watch a soccer match. Pretty much any US men's game, ATL United or Classic can be caught here. These guys open during the wee hours of the morning for English Premier League games
15 locals recommend
Brewhouse Cafe
401 Moreland Ave NEGood place to grab a beer and watch a soccer match. Pretty much any US men's game, ATL United or Classic can be caught here. These guys open during the wee hours of the morning for English Premier League games
Sightseeing
This is the National Historic site dedicated to legendary Dr. King. If you've not seen it before, it shouldn't be missed. Visit Dr. King's birth home (You must register in advance to tour it) as well as his crypt and Ebeneezer baptist church.
You can also catch the street car from here to other downtown atlanta attractions
http://www.thekingcenter.org/plan-your-visit
981 locals recommend
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEThis is the National Historic site dedicated to legendary Dr. King. If you've not seen it before, it shouldn't be missed. Visit Dr. King's birth home (You must register in advance to tour it) as well as his crypt and Ebeneezer baptist church.
You can also catch the street car from here to other downtown atlanta attractions
http://www.thekingcenter.org/plan-your-visit
World of Coca-Cola
121 Baker St NWSee the greatest marketing machine in the world!
Essentials
Kroger
1225 Caroline St NEKroger at Edgewood Retail District is the nearest grocery store.
This is a brand new Kroger, complete with gas pumps a bar and growler refills.
193 locals recommend
Kroger Marketplace
800 Glenwood Ave SEThis is a brand new Kroger, complete with gas pumps a bar and growler refills.
Whole Foods Market
650 Ponce De Leon Ave NEThis is the nearest whole foods market
This is the nearest natural/health food type store. independent
59 locals recommend
Sevananda Natural Foods Market
467 Moreland Ave NEThis is the nearest natural/health food type store. independent
Publix Super Market at Ponce
1001 Ponce De Leon Ave NEIf Publix is your favorite - this is the closest
Trader Joe's
3183 Peachtree RdThe famous Trader Joe's
United States Postal Service
1984 Howell Mill Rd NWEntertainment & Activities
Starlight Drive-In Theatre and Flea Market
2000 Moreland Ave SEGreat Drive In movie location
This is the nearest place to catch an Art film and sometimes a regular film. No fancy seats here but you can grab a beer with your movie.
111 locals recommend
Landmark's Midtown Art Cinema
931 Monroe Dr NEThis is the nearest place to catch an Art film and sometimes a regular film. No fancy seats here but you can grab a beer with your movie.
Georgia Aquarium
225 Baker St NWOne of the largest Aquariums in the world
Zoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEHome to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United football club.
1247 locals recommend
Mercedes Benz Stadium
1 AMB Dr NWHome to the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United football club.
State Farm Arena
1 State Farm DrHome to the Atlanta Hawks Basketball and the biggest concerts
Arts & Culture
Incredible Civil Rights museum/center. Visit to get a piece of history
565 locals recommend
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWIncredible Civil Rights museum/center. Visit to get a piece of history
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdHigh Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NEThe Woodruff Arts Center
1280 Peachtree St NECenter for Puppetry Arts
1404 Spring St NWAtlanta's most famous / central theatre. Check it out for plays, musicals, live music and the occasional movie festival
801 locals recommend
The Fox Theatre
660 Peachtree St NEAtlanta's most famous / central theatre. Check it out for plays, musicals, live music and the occasional movie festival
amphitheater - home to the summer music festival
47 locals recommend
State Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
4469 Stella Dr NWamphitheater - home to the summer music festival
Parks & Nature
This is a long linear park. Someday it will wrap all the way around Atlanta and be the home to light rail. For the time being, you can access it near Krog Street Market (The corner of Krog and Irwin Streets. you can walk the beltline from there all the way to the famous Piedmont Park
418 locals recommend
Eastside BeltLine Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside TrailThis is a long linear park. Someday it will wrap all the way around Atlanta and be the home to light rail. For the time being, you can access it near Krog Street Market (The corner of Krog and Irwin Streets. you can walk the beltline from there all the way to the famous Piedmont Park
Atlanta's smaller version of a Central park. A great place to hang out, sometimes catch a festival and listen to music. While you can drive to this location and find a place to park, there are lots of different entries to the park
1573 locals recommend
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEAtlanta's smaller version of a Central park. A great place to hang out, sometimes catch a festival and listen to music. While you can drive to this location and find a place to park, there are lots of different entries to the park
Cabbagetown Park
701 Kirkwood Ave SESmall park - Nearest to the house - about a 15 minute walk
One of the 3 main parks in Atlanta. Also home to a farmer's market April 2nd - 17 Dec 9AM - 1PM
http://cfmatl.org/grantpark/
365 locals recommend
Grant Park
One of the 3 main parks in Atlanta. Also home to a farmer's market April 2nd - 17 Dec 9AM - 1PM
http://cfmatl.org/grantpark/