Guidebook for Athens
Close to Home
Popular neighborhood breakfast and lunch restaurant next to Dudley Park, a nice walk from here (you can loop back through the park)
154 locals recommend
Mama's Boy Restaurant
197 Oak StreetPopular neighborhood breakfast and lunch restaurant next to Dudley Park, a nice walk from here (you can loop back through the park)
Neighborhood park that’s great for dog walking. It contains two impressive bike-ped river bridges, part of the Firefly Trail (under construction)
25 locals recommend
Dudley Park
100 Dudley Park RdNeighborhood park that’s great for dog walking. It contains two impressive bike-ped river bridges, part of the Firefly Trail (under construction)
Renamed Walker Park. The extensive mountain bike + woods walking trails are a short walk from my house, there is also a splash pad and recreational facilities.
15 locals recommend
Trail Creek Park
200 Trail Creek StRenamed Walker Park. The extensive mountain bike + woods walking trails are a short walk from my house, there is also a splash pad and recreational facilities.
Target
127 East Broad StreetIf you are on foot, this is the walkable grocery store (20 min walk)
Food Scene
Great outdoor patio with brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, and salads.
53 locals recommend
Ted's Most Best
254 West Washington StreetGreat outdoor patio with brick oven pizzas, sandwiches, and salads.
Renowned restaurant of an award winning chef. Lunch is reasonably priced and it’s also a nice cocktail spot
113 locals recommend
The National
232 W Hancock AveRenowned restaurant of an award winning chef. Lunch is reasonably priced and it’s also a nice cocktail spot
Coffee, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods with a wonderful shady patio
73 locals recommend
Big City Bread Cafe
393 N Finley StCoffee, breakfast, lunch, and baked goods with a wonderful shady patio
The Place
229 E Broad StSouthern comfort food close to College Square and UGA North Campus
Once a conversational bar and recently re-opened with a food focus, the Globe has long been an Athens fixture
60 locals recommend
The Globe
199 N Lumpkin StOnce a conversational bar and recently re-opened with a food focus, the Globe has long been an Athens fixture
DePalma's Italian Cafe
401 E Broad StPopular local Italian restaurant
Cuban and Peruvian food with outdoor seating and palm trees. Cheap and good vibes place. The Lumpkin location is closer
148 locals recommend
Cali N Tito's
1427 S Lumpkin StCuban and Peruvian food with outdoor seating and palm trees. Cheap and good vibes place. The Lumpkin location is closer
Clocked
259 W Washington StBurgers and sides, meat and plant-based
Farm Burger Athens
100 Prince AvenueNewish spot at the corner of where Prince Avenue meets downtown
A relatively new taco place with a great outdoor patio (from the owners of the late + legendary Grit)
Poquitos
A relatively new taco place with a great outdoor patio (from the owners of the late + legendary Grit)
Seabear Oyster Bar
297 Prince AvePopular spot for oysters, cocktails, plus a wider menu
Shokitini
251 W Clayton StI say sushi, you say sashimi!
Cheap pizza slices and beer. Nothing fancy but usually open late.
15 locals recommend
Little Italy Pizzeria
125 N Lumpkin StCheap pizza slices and beer. Nothing fancy but usually open late.
Healthy cuisine with a nice outdoor space plus easy online ordering and takeout
40 locals recommend
Maepole
1021 N Chase StHealthy cuisine with a nice outdoor space plus easy online ordering and takeout
Cafés
Local coffee chain (downtown, UGA campus, Five Points, Eastside, Alps)
131 locals recommend
Jittery Joe's Coffee
1230 S Milledge AveLocal coffee chain (downtown, UGA campus, Five Points, Eastside, Alps)
Hendershots Coffee
237 Prince AveCoffee, bar, and sometimes music venue
Buvez
585 Barber StCoffee, bar, food, sometimes music
A popular board game cafe, across from the 40 Watt. An alternative to the usual bars
28 locals recommend
The Rook & Pawn
294 W Washington StA popular board game cafe, across from the 40 Watt. An alternative to the usual bars
A local gourmet chocolate store and café where you can see the chocolate being made. Downtown, daytime hours.
Condor Chocolates Downtown
A local gourmet chocolate store and café where you can see the chocolate being made. Downtown, daytime hours.
1000 Faces Coffee
510 N Thomas StNice coffee shop by the Classic Center
Independent Baking Co
1625 S Lumpkin StGreat bakery in Five Points
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular local brewery. In warm months the Athens Farmers Market sets up Wed 4-7pm
149 locals recommend
Creature Comforts Downtown Taproom and Brewery
271 W Hancock AvePopular local brewery. In warm months the Athens Farmers Market sets up Wed 4-7pm
Flicker Theatre & Bar
263 W Washington StBar and music venue near the 40 Watt
Little King's Shuffle Club
Great place for happy hour, big windows and patio, sometimes live music
The World Famous
351 N Hull StBar, food, and music venue
Manhattan Cafe
337 N Hull StLongstanding local bar
A local brewery that’s not downtown but it’s not too far, on Prince Avenue near the Boulevard neighborhood. Nice indoor and outdoor areas and sometimes they have live music.
17 locals recommend
Athentic Brewing Company
108 Park AveA local brewery that’s not downtown but it’s not too far, on Prince Avenue near the Boulevard neighborhood. Nice indoor and outdoor areas and sometimes they have live music.
Music
Georgia Theatre
215 N Lumpkin St40 Watt Club
285 W Washington StArts & Culture
Small downtown cinema with independent films and sometimes special events including live music
62 locals recommend
Ciné
234 W Hancock AveSmall downtown cinema with independent films and sometimes special events including live music
Lyndon House Arts Center
211 Hoyt StA large building with many art exhibits
Georgia Museum of Art
90 Carlton StAnother good place to see art on UGA South Campus
Hugh Hodgson School of Music
250 River RdMorton Theatre
195 W Washington StThe Classic Center
300 N Thomas StSightseeing & Nature
University of Georgia
Herty DriveThe State Botanical Garden of Georgia
2450 S Milledge AveOrnamental gardens and nature trails
At the Botanical Garden. Magical garden for children and adults full of creativity and play
6 locals recommend
Alice H. Richards Children's Garden
At the Botanical Garden. Magical garden for children and adults full of creativity and play
Athens Farmers Market
705 Sunset DrSaturday mornings Spring-Fall 8-12 at Bishop Park
Cobbham Triangle Park
695 Prince AvenueArt park with ping pong and chess tables
Sandy Creek Nature Center
205 Old Commerce RdWoods trails, nature center, artful play area
Sandy Creek Park
400 Bob Holman RdLakeside trail, beach, recreation
Bear Hollow Zoo