Robb's Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
Just Pho...and more
1063 Baxter StAwesome pho just 3 minutes away!
The 2nd location of this award winning Athens restaurant just opened up on the southside. I would recommend calling in a to go order on weekends.
39 locals recommend
Mama's Boy at The Falls of Oconee
8851 Macon HwyThe 2nd location of this award winning Athens restaurant just opened up on the southside. I would recommend calling in a to go order on weekends.
This is probably one of the most 'well-known' secrets of Athenians: they serve a BBQ ramen fusion dish every Wednesday. I humbly say that you will definitely thank me if you try this.
31 locals recommend
Pulaski Heights Barbecue
675 Pulaski StThis is probably one of the most 'well-known' secrets of Athenians: they serve a BBQ ramen fusion dish every Wednesday. I humbly say that you will definitely thank me if you try this.
If you need a place to get brunch without a long wait time on weekends, look no further! They serve an outstanding salmon lox bagel!
34 locals recommend
Ideal Bagel Co
815 W Broad StIf you need a place to get brunch without a long wait time on weekends, look no further! They serve an outstanding salmon lox bagel!
A great place to go if you need something sweet. They usually run great deals on Hooked too.
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
196 Alps RdA great place to go if you need something sweet. They usually run great deals on Hooked too.
Awesome burrito (small) chain founded right here in Athens!
15 locals recommend
Barberitos Southwestern Grille & Cantina
1739 S Lumpkin StAwesome burrito (small) chain founded right here in Athens!
Great place to get a custom pizza, and it was founded right here in Athens!
22 locals recommend
Your Pie
1591 S Lumpkin StGreat place to get a custom pizza, and it was founded right here in Athens!
One of my favorite coffee shops in town. They also have a full bar and feature local craft beers.
64 locals recommend
Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveOne of my favorite coffee shops in town. They also have a full bar and feature local craft beers.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my favorite downtown bars! Huge outdoor patio, and usually there is live music on weekends.
10 locals recommend
Boar's Head Lounge
260 E Washington StOne of my favorite downtown bars! Huge outdoor patio, and usually there is live music on weekends.
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin StProbably my favorite venue of all time to catch a show..
Parks & Nature
This has always been a great place for me to go when I need to clear my head. They have a really cool indoor conservatory as well.
96 locals recommend
Botanical Gardens station
This has always been a great place for me to go when I need to clear my head. They have a really cool indoor conservatory as well.
I love this place, and recently it was now linked directly to downtown by the Firefly Trail.
25 locals recommend
Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park RdI love this place, and recently it was now linked directly to downtown by the Firefly Trail.
Arts & Culture
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StRotating exhibits, and it's absolutely free!
Essentials
Kroger
191 Alps RdThis Kroger is conveniently located 2 min away from our house.
The Fresh Market
196 Alps RdMy favorite place to shop in Athens!
Getting Around
This is the main hub for all city and busses and long distance like Greyhound and Megabus. Certain UGA bus routes also stop by, and they are completely free.
Multimodal Transportation Center station
775 E Broad StThis is the main hub for all city and busses and long distance like Greyhound and Megabus. Certain UGA bus routes also stop by, and they are completely free.
Entertainment & Activities
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrThe home of the Georgia Bulldogs