Matt and Carolyn's Athens recommendations!
Breweries
Creature Comforts is a classic! Enjoy a local beer in their spacious taproom or beautiful outoor seating area. Usually lots of cute dogs to pet, too :)
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveCreature Comforts is a classic! Enjoy a local beer in their spacious taproom or beautiful outoor seating area. Usually lots of cute dogs to pet, too :)
Awesome brewery in the Normaltown neigbhorhood with great indoor and outdoor seating and yummy drinks. Their beer slushies are my favorite on a hot day!
17 locals recommend
Athentic Brewing Company
108 Park AveAwesome brewery in the Normaltown neigbhorhood with great indoor and outdoor seating and yummy drinks. Their beer slushies are my favorite on a hot day!
Slightly outside of town but worth a trip if you like breweries and have some time!
68 locals recommend
Terrapin Beer Company
265 Newton Bridge RdSlightly outside of town but worth a trip if you like breweries and have some time!
A bit out of the way, but a fun spot for good local beer and also yummy food
26 locals recommend
Akademia Brewing Company
150 Crane DrA bit out of the way, but a fun spot for good local beer and also yummy food
Restaurants
Delicious food and great cocktails right downtown! LRGs menu changes seasonally and they always put together the most scrumptious dishes! Highly recommend for a nicer dinner out on the town.
153 locals recommend
Last Resort Grill
174-184 W Clayton StDelicious food and great cocktails right downtown! LRGs menu changes seasonally and they always put together the most scrumptious dishes! Highly recommend for a nicer dinner out on the town.
Casual spot for burritos, tacos, empanadas, and other delicious Latin dishes. Easily one of the best restaurants in Athens and walking distance to campus and 5 Points shops and bars! If they have it on hand, their fresh limeade is to die for.
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StCasual spot for burritos, tacos, empanadas, and other delicious Latin dishes. Easily one of the best restaurants in Athens and walking distance to campus and 5 Points shops and bars! If they have it on hand, their fresh limeade is to die for.
Great downtown spot for burgers and fries, also with vegetarian options! Try their cajun tots and make sure to sample the vast array of delicious sauces
57 locals recommend
Clocked
259 W Washington StGreat downtown spot for burgers and fries, also with vegetarian options! Try their cajun tots and make sure to sample the vast array of delicious sauces
Downtown BBQ spot right across from Creature Comforts. My favorite BBQ spot in Athens!
14 locals recommend
Dawg Gone Good BBQ
224 W Hancock AveDowntown BBQ spot right across from Creature Comforts. My favorite BBQ spot in Athens!
Upscale Asian Fusion restaurant in Five Points - great for a nicer dinner out on the town!
48 locals recommend
Dinner Party
1664 S Lumpkin StUpscale Asian Fusion restaurant in Five Points - great for a nicer dinner out on the town!
Best pizza in Athens!! They also do pizza by the slice and can make gluten free pies upon request. Their specialty pies are amazing - my favorite is the Wayfarer!
59 locals recommend
Automatic Pizza
1397 Prince AveBest pizza in Athens!! They also do pizza by the slice and can make gluten free pies upon request. Their specialty pies are amazing - my favorite is the Wayfarer!
Great spot for mexican food! They recently renovated and have an awesome rooftop!
42 locals recommend
Agua Linda Taqueria
1376 Prince AveGreat spot for mexican food! They recently renovated and have an awesome rooftop!
Tlaloc
1225 N Chase StMexican/latin food -- their pupusas are out of this world!
The Royal Peasant
1675 S Lumpkin StIrish pub with great food and drinks!
Iron Factory
255 W Washington StDowntown spot for Korean BBQ and they also have karaoke (call ahead)!
South Kitchen + Bar
247 E Washington StDowntown food + cocktails :)
There's also a downtown location for this restaurant, but this is the original -- SO GOOD!
49 locals recommend
Condor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin StThere's also a downtown location for this restaurant, but this is the original -- SO GOOD!
Described as "healthy comfort food" -- like Chipotle, but different! I especially love the Boxcar. Lots of good vegetarian options, too!
40 locals recommend
Maepole
1021 N Chase StDescribed as "healthy comfort food" -- like Chipotle, but different! I especially love the Boxcar. Lots of good vegetarian options, too!
The National
232 W Hancock AveGreat spot for a nice (fancy-ish) dinner.
Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington StreetPizza, etc. downtown!
Mediterranean Grill
1591 S Lumpkin StCasual spot for gyros, etc.
Breakfast and Brunch
Local spot for southern-inspired breakfast food just a short walk from our house ! Pro tip: if you want to skip the long line, call and order ahead, then take your food to Dudley Park right behind the restaurant! You could even take a really nice walk after in this beautiful riverside park.
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetLocal spot for southern-inspired breakfast food just a short walk from our house ! Pro tip: if you want to skip the long line, call and order ahead, then take your food to Dudley Park right behind the restaurant! You could even take a really nice walk after in this beautiful riverside park.
The Farm Cart
1074 Baxter StDelicious biscuits, local ingredients -- highly recommend!
Tamez Barbecue
1660 West Broad StreetDelicious breakfast burritos, and they do lunch and dinner too!
Amazing local bakery in 5 points - worth the wait for scrumptious pastries. Try the morning roll!
69 locals recommend
Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin StAmazing local bakery in 5 points - worth the wait for scrumptious pastries. Try the morning roll!
Bars
Blue Sky Bar
247 E Broad StI love sitting outside and sipping a beverage here on a nice day!
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetCasual spot for a drink - great outdoor seating
The World Famous
351 N Hull StDelicious cocktails AND great food - one of my favorite spots
Right down the street from World Famous, Little Kings, and Creature Comforts - keep the party going!
25 locals recommend
Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StRight down the street from World Famous, Little Kings, and Creature Comforts - keep the party going!
Great spot to dance! They play 90's music which I like because I'm a millenial :)
6 locals recommend
9d's Bar
400 E Clayton StGreat spot to dance! They play 90's music which I like because I'm a millenial :)
HYBAR
412 North Thomas StreetRooftop alert! Great vantage point to look over the Classic City :)
Great bar in the Normaltown neighborhood (a bit of a drive from campus). This place also has amazing food -- try their hot dogs!
81 locals recommend
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveGreat bar in the Normaltown neighborhood (a bit of a drive from campus). This place also has amazing food -- try their hot dogs!
Normal Bar
1365 Prince AveAnother great Normaltown spot!
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AveAmazing cocktails in the Normaltown neighborhood!
Wonderbar Athens
240 E Washington StFun bar - they have lots of random vintage arcade games and such
Live Music
An Athens classic! So many amazing musical acts have played here - Athens is a big music town, so catch a show if you can!
91 locals recommend
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StAn Athens classic! So many amazing musical acts have played here - Athens is a big music town, so catch a show if you can!
Another great venue to see some live music! There's also a rooftop bar here that's pretty fun!
169 locals recommend
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StAnother great venue to see some live music! There's also a rooftop bar here that's pretty fun!
Other fun Athens things!
Cozy local indie movie theatre - fun spot to catch a movie downtown, and they even have a bar and yummy snacks!
62 locals recommend
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveCozy local indie movie theatre - fun spot to catch a movie downtown, and they even have a bar and yummy snacks!
The Botanical Gardens has a great and surprisingly extensive trail network - great spot to check out for a walk, hike, or run!
135 locals recommend
The State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveThe Botanical Gardens has a great and surprisingly extensive trail network - great spot to check out for a walk, hike, or run!
Awesome park with mountain biking/hiking trails, right down the street from our house!
15 locals recommend
Trail Creek Park
200 Trail Creek StAwesome park with mountain biking/hiking trails, right down the street from our house!
The Bishop Park farmer's market is a great spot to check out on a Saturday morning
18 locals recommend
Athens Farmers Market
705 Sunset DrThe Bishop Park farmer's market is a great spot to check out on a Saturday morning
A bit out of town but a great spot for a hike (also, disc golf!)
61 locals recommend
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce RdA bit out of town but a great spot for a hike (also, disc golf!)
Coffee shops
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StVery very very good coffee :)
There are multiple locations (including 5 points) of this awesome local coffee shop!
131 locals recommend
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveThere are multiple locations (including 5 points) of this awesome local coffee shop!