Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Delicious food! We recommend the fish tacos, arroz chaufa, and maduros, but it's all good! The Lumpkin Street location is cash only and BYOB for $2/person. The other location on the east side of Athens takes credit and serves alcohol. These are both kid friendly locations!
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StDelicious food! We recommend the fish tacos, arroz chaufa, and maduros, but it's all good! The Lumpkin Street location is cash only and BYOB for $2/person. The other location on the east side of Athens takes credit and serves alcohol. These are both kid friendly locations!
Little Italy Pizzeria
125 N Lumpkin StOrder the Italian Special. Its the best sandwich in Athens.
Ike & Jane
1307 Prince AveGreat local place for breakfast, coffee, and pastries.
If you like pork BBQ, then this is a must try. In addition to their regular hours, they have a great Sunday brunch that we highly recommend. They offer bottomless orange juice, so bring a bottle of champagne if you care to enjoy some mimosas with your Q cakes! Not to mention it's located off of Boulevard in Normal town, which is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Athens!
63 locals recommend
White Tiger Gourmet LLC
217 Hiawassee AveIf you like pork BBQ, then this is a must try. In addition to their regular hours, they have a great Sunday brunch that we highly recommend. They offer bottomless orange juice, so bring a bottle of champagne if you care to enjoy some mimosas with your Q cakes! Not to mention it's located off of Boulevard in Normal town, which is one of our favorite neighborhoods in Athens!
They have an excellent Saturday brunch menu with really really good Bloody Marys. Their regular menu is also fantastic.
27 locals recommend
home.made
1072 Baxter StThey have an excellent Saturday brunch menu with really really good Bloody Marys. Their regular menu is also fantastic.
Drinks & Nightlife
Thursday night karaoke starts at 6. Lots of fun and very casual. Good beer. Kid and dog friendly.
38 locals recommend
The Southern Brewing Company
231 Collins Ind BlvdThursday night karaoke starts at 6. Lots of fun and very casual. Good beer. Kid and dog friendly.
We spend most Tuesday nights here enjoying $2 half-pours. Look for the geocash by the bar, but make sure you leave something awesome behind for the next person if you find it!
60 locals recommend
The Globe
199 N Lumpkin StWe spend most Tuesday nights here enjoying $2 half-pours. Look for the geocash by the bar, but make sure you leave something awesome behind for the next person if you find it!
They serve great beer and great food. We like going on Monday nights for $2.50 GA craft brews. They also have trivia on Tuesday nights and are located in Normal Town which is a great place to be for a night out if you want to avoid the college students!
81 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveThey serve great beer and great food. We like going on Monday nights for $2.50 GA craft brews. They also have trivia on Tuesday nights and are located in Normal Town which is a great place to be for a night out if you want to avoid the college students!
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveTerrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdParks & Nature
Located in Memorial Park. Its a small zoo, which is really more of a refuge for injured North GA animals that couldn't survive in the wild. You can walk through the zoo in about 15 min, but there are some walking trails and a nice pond you can stroll around if you want to extend your visit. There is also a community pool by the zoo, which is great for kids and only $2 to enter.
34 locals recommend
Bear Hollow Wildlife Trail
293 Gran Ellen DrLocated in Memorial Park. Its a small zoo, which is really more of a refuge for injured North GA animals that couldn't survive in the wild. You can walk through the zoo in about 15 min, but there are some walking trails and a nice pond you can stroll around if you want to extend your visit. There is also a community pool by the zoo, which is great for kids and only $2 to enter.
Essentials
Kroger
191 Alps RdTrader Joe's
1850 Epps Bridge PkwyWalmart Supercenter
4375 Lexington RdSightseeing
Tree That Owns Itself
277 S Finley St