O’Lisa's Guidebook
Food scene
This is a good place to eat and is relatively budget friendly. The breakfast skillet heap is my favorite!
Cash Only- has ATM inside
can dine-in or takeout.
283 locals recommend
Thumbs Up Diner
1617 White WayThis is a good place to eat and is relatively budget friendly. The breakfast skillet heap is my favorite!
Cash Only- has ATM inside
can dine-in or takeout.
This is an Atlanta staple! Not only is a historic restaurant but the food is amazing and the service is a friendly atmosphere.
53 locals recommend
The Beautiful Restaurant
2260 Cascade RdThis is an Atlanta staple! Not only is a historic restaurant but the food is amazing and the service is a friendly atmosphere.
Big Daddy's Cafe
2284 Cascade RdGreat Caribbean and Soul Food
Haven’t been yet but it’s on the list. Rave reviews!
89 locals recommend
Milk and Honey Restaurant at Cascade
5495 Cascade RdHaven’t been yet but it’s on the list. Rave reviews!
Always a long line…it’s Vegan food for the non-Vegans! The sauce makes the difference.
National Rave Reviews!
262 locals recommend
SluttyVegan ATL
1542 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SWAlways a long line…it’s Vegan food for the non-Vegans! The sauce makes the difference.
National Rave Reviews!
Busy downtown area but the food is worth it and it is budget friendly!
Love the Garlic Fries!
82 locals recommend
Noni's
357 Edgewood Ave SEBusy downtown area but the food is worth it and it is budget friendly!
Love the Garlic Fries!
Hole in the wall Jamaican food-
my faves: brown stew chicken and the jerk wings (worth the wait).
29 locals recommend
Dat Fire Jerk Chicken
226 Northside Dr SWHole in the wall Jamaican food-
my faves: brown stew chicken and the jerk wings (worth the wait).
Great Chinese Cuisine- the vegetable spring rolls are great starters!
7 locals recommend
Mulan Asian Cuisine
1195 Fairburn Rd SWGreat Chinese Cuisine- the vegetable spring rolls are great starters!
BQE Restaurant & Lounge
262 Edgewood Ave NESister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Ave SERosie's Coffee Cafe
48 Northside Dr SWThe Municipal Market
209 Edgewood Ave SEA farmers market in the city.
The BEST Mexican food in Atlanta!
Hands down! Great service! The Margaritas speak for themselves.
18 locals recommend
El Azteca
1784 Peachtree Rd NWThe BEST Mexican food in Atlanta!
Hands down! Great service! The Margaritas speak for themselves.
Agave Restaurant
242 Boulevard SEStuffed Mountain Trout is something to talk about!
Pure Taqueria
300 North Highland Avenue NortheastMcCormick & Schmick's Seafood & Steaks
190 Marietta St NWGreat seafood!
Food Scene
No Mas! Hacienda
180 Walker St SWThe food is amazing and the Margaritas are worthy!
Ted's Montana Grill
201 W Ponce de Leon AveGreat Location and the Bison is good!
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEGreat sightseeing and usually an event every weekend!
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastBeautiful for an event or just to visit!
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
450 Auburn Ave NEa must-see
Auburn Avenue Northeast
Auburn Avenue NortheastStone Mountain
Atlantic Station
1380 Atlantic Dr NWShopping, movies, good eats-
Neighborhoods
Main Street
Main StreetStores and restaurants!
East Atlanta Village
Great people-watching!
The AUC is home to the largest and oldest historically Black Colleges: Clark Atlanta University, ITC, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College and Spelman College.
Atlanta University Center Historic District
The AUC is home to the largest and oldest historically Black Colleges: Clark Atlanta University, ITC, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College and Spelman College.
West End
Historic area in Atlanta
Bike ride around the city- can access the beltline from many entry points which connects most of the in-town neighborhoods. I would enter at the Krog Street Market entrance because there is a lot more sightseeing and food in the area.
Beltline Access
Bike ride around the city- can access the beltline from many entry points which connects most of the in-town neighborhoods. I would enter at the Krog Street Market entrance because there is a lot more sightseeing and food in the area.
Coffee
BUZZ Coffee and Winehouse
2315 Cascade RdNew business. Not a coffee drinker but it stays busy.
Activities
Monday Night Brewing
670 Trabert Ave NWHaven’t been, but it’s all the “buzz”
LOL
Mercedes Benz Stadium
1 AMB Dr NWTake in a game or concert- the stadium is relatively new.
Avalon
2200 Avalon BlvdChastain Park
Piedmont Park
501 Amsterdam Ave NEAPEX Museum
135 Auburn Ave NEKnowledgeable and really cares about your overall well being. Try the sour sop drink and/or the lamb chili…Omgoodness!
Yourvitaminlady Herb Shop
392 Auburn Ave NEKnowledgeable and really cares about your overall well being. Try the sour sop drink and/or the lamb chili…Omgoodness!
iFLY
2778 Cobb Pkwy SEFun to do as a family or group!
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWLearning on vacation can be fun too!
Illuminarium
550 Ralph McGill Blvd NESkyView Atlanta
168 Luckie St NWGood deals on Groupon
Center Ice Arena
5750 Roswell RdGrant Park
Glitter Box- Dessert Festival
Nightlife
Hole in the wall
Tell them O’Lisa sent you! Lol
No, seriously!
Vibes! Vibes! Vibes!
You never know who will be in there!
Havana Cigars
398 Auburn Ave NETell them O’Lisa sent you! Lol
No, seriously!
Vibes! Vibes! Vibes!
You never know who will be in there!
MJQ Concourse
736 Ponce De Leon Ave NENice laid back hole in the wall
Cafe Circa
464 Edgewood Ave SEHaven’t been in years but the band (Al Smith) was always amazing! Open Mic was great, good food and good people!
39 locals recommend
Apache Cafe
393 Marietta Street NorthWestHaven’t been in years but the band (Al Smith) was always amazing! Open Mic was great, good food and good people!
Sightseeing
Centennial Olympic Park
265 Park Ave W NWMadam CJ Walker Museum
54 Hilliard St NEPonce City Market
675 North Avenue NEHigh Museum of Art
1280 Peachtree St NE