Our favorite things about Athens
Food Scene
Best chocolate in the city, in the state even, maybe the world. Don't miss the sipping chocolate. Even when it's warm outside - it's not to be missed. Take a brownie home for later.
49 locals recommend
Condor Chocolates
1658 S Lumpkin StBest chocolate in the city, in the state even, maybe the world. Don't miss the sipping chocolate. Even when it's warm outside - it's not to be missed. Take a brownie home for later.
The National
232 W Hancock AveArguably the best dinner you can find in Athens.
Also arguably the best meal you'd find in Athens, and I frequently can't resist a visit for Sunday brunch or Tuesday Ramen night.
79 locals recommend
Five and Ten
1073 S Milledge AveAlso arguably the best meal you'd find in Athens, and I frequently can't resist a visit for Sunday brunch or Tuesday Ramen night.
I have a general rule not to eat seafood more than an hour from the coast. This restaurant challenges and rewards me every time I break it.
93 locals recommend
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AveI have a general rule not to eat seafood more than an hour from the coast. This restaurant challenges and rewards me every time I break it.
Surprising classy BBQ joint where you least expect it in a charming loved neighborhood right on the tracks.
31 locals recommend
Pulaski Heights Barbecue
675 Pulaski StSurprising classy BBQ joint where you least expect it in a charming loved neighborhood right on the tracks.
Burgers, shakes, fries, classic diner in drug store. Nothing more necessary to say.
19 locals recommend
ADD DRUG
1695 South Lumpkin StreetBurgers, shakes, fries, classic diner in drug store. Nothing more necessary to say.
Hole in the wall goodness. BBQ, burgers, grilled cabbage. A hidden favorite few remember to tell you about but everyone loves. Walk there from here.
63 locals recommend
White Tiger Gourmet LLC
217 Hiawassee AveHole in the wall goodness. BBQ, burgers, grilled cabbage. A hidden favorite few remember to tell you about but everyone loves. Walk there from here.
Maepole
1021 N Chase StEntertainment & Activities
Amazing donuts and other baked treats to start your day. Also a great lunch spot we always forget about. Grilled Ham and gruyere on sourdough is hard to resist.
51 locals recommend
Ike & Jane
1307 Prince AveAmazing donuts and other baked treats to start your day. Also a great lunch spot we always forget about. Grilled Ham and gruyere on sourdough is hard to resist.
Drinks & Nightlife
So quintessentially Athens. Go for a show, food, or just one of their amazing cocktails - Tango Whiskey Foxtrot actually has Tang on the rim.
49 locals recommend
The World Famous
351 N Hull StSo quintessentially Athens. Go for a show, food, or just one of their amazing cocktails - Tango Whiskey Foxtrot actually has Tang on the rim.
Perfect place for a nightcap - stumble home when you're ready. Stop at Subway or McDonalds or Firehouse if you're still hungry.
54 locals recommend
The Old Pal
1320 Prince AvePerfect place for a nightcap - stumble home when you're ready. Stop at Subway or McDonalds or Firehouse if you're still hungry.
Hi-Lo Lounge
1354 Prince AveEssentials
Just enough of what you need - no guilt even for sweets as everything is good for you.
37 locals recommend
Daily Groceries Co-Op
1190 Prince AveJust enough of what you need - no guilt even for sweets as everything is good for you.
Restock the bar? In a town full of alcohol, this stands among our favorites for supply.
9 locals recommend
J's Bottle Shop
1452 Prince AveRestock the bar? In a town full of alcohol, this stands among our favorites for supply.
Shopping
Cecilia Villaveces Cakes
610 N Milledge AveCelebrating something special? No one in Athens makes a better cake.
Need a gift for someone +- 10 years old? Unique and special stuff here always. You might even wish you were a kid so you can take a class.
17 locals recommend
Treehouse Kid & Craft
585 W Broad StNeed a gift for someone +- 10 years old? Unique and special stuff here always. You might even wish you were a kid so you can take a class.
Great local bookshop - always a good stop to find something you didn't know you needed.
18 locals recommend
Avid Bookshop on Prince Ave.
493 Prince AveGreat local bookshop - always a good stop to find something you didn't know you needed.
Everything Else
Treat yo' self. You can even walk there for your massage or facial.
14 locals recommend
Urban Sanctuary
810 N Chase StTreat yo' self. You can even walk there for your massage or facial.
Sightseeing
Who doesn't love a brewery tour? One of our own works there so we keep a stash - but there's nothing like drinking from the tap.
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AveWho doesn't love a brewery tour? One of our own works there so we keep a stash - but there's nothing like drinking from the tap.
Long ago, I was a tour guide working at this very cool establishment. Ask them about the guy that wrecked the bus into the law school and you'll learn my about most embarrassing moments.
6 locals recommend
University of Georgia Performing Arts Center
230 River RdLong ago, I was a tour guide working at this very cool establishment. Ask them about the guy that wrecked the bus into the law school and you'll learn my about most embarrassing moments.
Botanical Gardens station