Guidebook for Athens
Food Scene
DePalmas Italian Cafe - West Side
2080 Timothy RdBest Italian Restaurant!
The best home-cooked Burgers in Athens located near the 40 Watt Club another must see site.
57 locals recommend
Clocked
259 W Washington StThe best home-cooked Burgers in Athens located near the 40 Watt Club another must see site.
Porterhouse Grill
459 E Broad Stthe best steaks in town
Just around the corner, Popeyes has some of the best fried chicken and great family meal deals.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
3160 Atlanta HwyJust around the corner, Popeyes has some of the best fried chicken and great family meal deals.
Nationally recognized as one of the best restaurants in the United States. Fine dining at its best!
113 locals recommend
The National
232 W Hancock AveNationally recognized as one of the best restaurants in the United States. Fine dining at its best!
Located at the closest end of Normaltown to Downtown. It is a locally-owned an operated Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant. Best time to go (imo) Sunday's for Brunch!
97 locals recommend
The Grit
199 Prince AveLocated at the closest end of Normaltown to Downtown. It is a locally-owned an operated Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant. Best time to go (imo) Sunday's for Brunch!
Great fast mexican restaurant located downtown, westside, and at five points, maybe the east side as well.
7 locals recommend
Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina
259 E Clayton StGreat fast mexican restaurant located downtown, westside, and at five points, maybe the east side as well.
Another great Mexican restaurant located on in all areas, but the west side! We need to fix that.
14 locals recommend
Taco Stand
670 N Milledge AveAnother great Mexican restaurant located on in all areas, but the west side! We need to fix that.
This place is the BEST mexican restaurant you will find. (imo)
30 locals recommend
Taqueria La Parrilla
855 Gaines School RdThis place is the BEST mexican restaurant you will find. (imo)
This place is awesome, and literally right through the woods. Unique- and All-American at the same time. I love the tuna sandwich here, but you can't go wrong.
Brett's Casual American
3190 Atlanta HwyThis place is awesome, and literally right through the woods. Unique- and All-American at the same time. I love the tuna sandwich here, but you can't go wrong.
Everything Else
Papa John's Pizza
3620 Atlanta HwySo close.....
Best super market in town...shopping is truly a pleasure!
13 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Athens Pointe Shopping Center
3620 Atlanta HwyBest super market in town...shopping is truly a pleasure!
ALDI
3400 Atlanta HwyAnother great German super market with great prices.
They have great deals on closeout items from other stores that have been marked down. Best place to do any home furnishing, decorating, or cleaning...great prices and its right behind my house.
Big Lots
3190 Atlanta HwyThey have great deals on closeout items from other stores that have been marked down. Best place to do any home furnishing, decorating, or cleaning...great prices and its right behind my house.
If you need a ride to the Atlanta airport or to downtown Atlanta. They offer daily shuttles to and from Athens and Atlanta for under forty dollars.
Groome Transportation
3190 Atlanta HwyIf you need a ride to the Atlanta airport or to downtown Atlanta. They offer daily shuttles to and from Athens and Atlanta for under forty dollars.
Great park to relax and just listen to the sounds of the river flow by or go hiking in the trails. Plus it is right beside my neighborhood.
25 locals recommend
Ben Burton Park
615 Mitchell Bridge RdGreat park to relax and just listen to the sounds of the river flow by or go hiking in the trails. Plus it is right beside my neighborhood.
Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park RdREM Historical Site. A must see for any REM fans.
The most beautiful college campus in all of America. Especially North Campus with architecture and plant life dating back to the 1700's.
96 locals recommend
University of Georgia
Herty DriveThe most beautiful college campus in all of America. Especially North Campus with architecture and plant life dating back to the 1700's.
You just have to see it to believe it. It is unbelievably huge and built into a crater in the middle of campus. If you are lucky, walk over Sanford Drive while the Bulldogs are playing on a Sat.
132 locals recommend
Sanford Stadium
100 Sanford DrYou just have to see it to believe it. It is unbelievably huge and built into a crater in the middle of campus. If you are lucky, walk over Sanford Drive while the Bulldogs are playing on a Sat.
40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StWhere music is created nightly.
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin Stmusic, music, music and sometimes a movie.
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveIndependent films and documentaries are shown here regularly.
Model Citizen Salon
320 Prince AveIf you need a hair cut, Nathan is the man!
Target
3065 Atlanta HwyWell its just up and over the hill.
Another one of my favorite bars. It is very low key and right in the middle of everything.
283 E Broad St
283 East Broad StreetAnother one of my favorite bars. It is very low key and right in the middle of everything.
If you are hungry and don't want to wait long, plus there is also a KFC in the one building.
Taco Bell
3196 Atlanta HwyIf you are hungry and don't want to wait long, plus there is also a KFC in the one building.
Drinks & Nightlife
Locos Grill & Pub
2020 Timothy Rdthe best wings in town!
Caledonia Lounge
256 W Clayton Sta cool chilled dive bar
The Max Canada
243 W Washington StAnother favorite Bar of mine located on Clayton just up from the 40 watt.
Shopping
If you need any electronics or all of the many things they sell at Best Buy, it is conveniently located just a short drive from my home.
Best Buy
1791 Oconee ConnectorIf you need any electronics or all of the many things they sell at Best Buy, it is conveniently located just a short drive from my home.