Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Publix Super Market at Georgetown Square
1860 Barnett Shoals RdGreat sandwiches at the deli counter!
Great coffee shop featuring locally roasted Jittery Joe's coffee
131 locals recommend
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveGreat coffee shop featuring locally roasted Jittery Joe's coffee
Great interesting spot for Latin food with all kinds of goings-on and a full bar!
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StGreat interesting spot for Latin food with all kinds of goings-on and a full bar!
Iconic Athens Brunch spot. You've gotta go early if you want to avoid the line!
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetIconic Athens Brunch spot. You've gotta go early if you want to avoid the line!
Great spot for locals who want to avoid the downtown scene. Great new take on pub food with vegetarian options.
81 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveGreat spot for locals who want to avoid the downtown scene. Great new take on pub food with vegetarian options.
Hands-down the best bagels in Athens with all kinds of hand-made toppings and sandwiches
34 locals recommend
Ideal Bagel Co
815 W Broad StHands-down the best bagels in Athens with all kinds of hand-made toppings and sandwiches
Best breadmakers in the area- sourdoughs, rustic loaves, pastries and coffee
69 locals recommend
Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin StBest breadmakers in the area- sourdoughs, rustic loaves, pastries and coffee
Interesting little spot frequented by locals in the Five Points neighborhood with full bar and a new take on British/Indian food- fish and chips, lamb vindaloo, bangers and mash.
73 locals recommend
The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StInteresting little spot frequented by locals in the Five Points neighborhood with full bar and a new take on British/Indian food- fish and chips, lamb vindaloo, bangers and mash.
One of my favorite restaurants in Athens, owned by a wonderful man- Kelly. Jerk pork, chicken, fish and goat. Absolutely wonderful, spicy and flavorful.
12 locals recommend
Kelly's Jamaican Foods
1583 S Lumpkin StOne of my favorite restaurants in Athens, owned by a wonderful man- Kelly. Jerk pork, chicken, fish and goat. Absolutely wonderful, spicy and flavorful.
Little-known spot with great handmade food in the mediterranean style. Veggie options
7 locals recommend
Mediterranean Grill
1591 S Lumpkin StLittle-known spot with great handmade food in the mediterranean style. Veggie options
Top two pizza spots in Athens owned by Big Frank. The other top pizza spots is Little Italy, owned by Big Franks son Little Frank. : )
Peppino's Pizza
950 Whitehall RdTop two pizza spots in Athens owned by Big Frank. The other top pizza spots is Little Italy, owned by Big Franks son Little Frank. : )
Drinks & Nightlife
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveGreat spot for locals who tend to avoid the downtown scene.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful spot for getting out in the woods. Miles of trails are great for running. walking or wildlife viewing along the river. Also has manicured gardens and indoor greenhouse for tropical plants.
96 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens station
Beautiful spot for getting out in the woods. Miles of trails are great for running. walking or wildlife viewing along the river. Also has manicured gardens and indoor greenhouse for tropical plants.
Shopping
Best bottle shop group in the area, with friendly staff who can help you choose wine, beer and spirits.
33 locals recommend
Five Points Bottle Shop
1655 S Lumpkin StBest bottle shop group in the area, with friendly staff who can help you choose wine, beer and spirits.
Grocery store with everything you'd need, without artificial preservatives, colors or GMO's. Great hot bar and baked goods as well. It is slightly more pricey than larger chain grocery stores.
66 locals recommend
Earth Fare
1689 S Lumpkin StGrocery store with everything you'd need, without artificial preservatives, colors or GMO's. Great hot bar and baked goods as well. It is slightly more pricey than larger chain grocery stores.