Guidebook for Atlanta
Food Scene
"We like fun. No stuffy white glove service at this restaurant, so feel free to bring the family and laugh a little too loud. We also think food shouldn’t have to travel that far to get to you. We get that it can be difficult to eat local and in-season at home, so we took the liberty of doing the hard work for you. All you have to do is come in and enjoy a meal that you can feel good about. Finally, we feel think food should be honest and accessible. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, we want you to have more than a house salad to choose from. And if you like meat, don’t worry, at Ration and Dram there will be bacon." And some great outdoor seating...
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Ration and Dram
130 Arizona Ave NE"We like fun. No stuffy white glove service at this restaurant, so feel free to bring the family and laugh a little too loud. We also think food shouldn’t have to travel that far to get to you. We get that it can be difficult to eat local and in-season at home, so we took the liberty of doing the hard work for you. All you have to do is come in and enjoy a meal that you can feel good about. Finally, we feel think food should be honest and accessible. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, we want you to have more than a house salad to choose from. And if you like meat, don’t worry, at Ration and Dram there will be bacon." And some great outdoor seating...
www.poorhendrix.com Named after a dog. :) Great food. Just past Kirkwood village. "Poor Hendrix is a casual neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the East Lake community of Atlanta. At the bar, we offer small plates of craveable food that pair perfectly with your favorite adult beverage and in the restaurant, you'll find simple, classic dishes that compliment an affordable but thoughtful wine list.
Our bar and patio are 21+ but the restaurant is all-ages. We do have more of an adult vibe and our dining room is small and intimate so we do not have highchairs or booster seats. We are happy to welcome all of our neighbors to dine with us!
No reservations-first come, first served.
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Poor Hendrix
2371 Hosea L Williams Dr SEwww.poorhendrix.com Named after a dog. :) Great food. Just past Kirkwood village. "Poor Hendrix is a casual neighborhood bar and restaurant located in the East Lake community of Atlanta. At the bar, we offer small plates of craveable food that pair perfectly with your favorite adult beverage and in the restaurant, you'll find simple, classic dishes that compliment an affordable but thoughtful wine list.
Our bar and patio are 21+ but the restaurant is all-ages. We do have more of an adult vibe and our dining room is small and intimate so we do not have highchairs or booster seats. We are happy to welcome all of our neighbors to dine with us!
No reservations-first come, first served.
Community thrives at Le Petit Marche. The food is AMAZING and so are the people. Breakfast all day. lunch, too. So good. Order at the counter, then they'll seat you. Lines are common. Patio seating.
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Le Petit Marche
1984 Hosea L Williams Dr NECommunity thrives at Le Petit Marche. The food is AMAZING and so are the people. Breakfast all day. lunch, too. So good. Order at the counter, then they'll seat you. Lines are common. Patio seating.
Urban Pie
2012A Hosea L Williams Dr NEThin crust Tuscan style pizza. Patio and small funky dining room.
Love it! Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe specializes in 100% vegan and allergy friendly sweets, including gluten-free. Also serving coffee, tea, soups, salads, and sandwiches.
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Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe
1994 Hosea L Williams Dr NELove it! Dulce Vegan Bakery & Cafe specializes in 100% vegan and allergy friendly sweets, including gluten-free. Also serving coffee, tea, soups, salads, and sandwiches.
Elmyriachi
1950 Hosea L Williams Dr NEGreat patio, good food.
https://www.bonappetit.com/story/staplehouse-atlanta Reservations are hard to come by -- they post monthly, when online reservations open. Show up early and they might be able to seat you, though."We offer a Tasting Menu experience, by reservation, for
dinner service Tuesday - Saturday. We are not able to accommodate a vegan, whole 30, or keto diet at this time.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
Walk-ins are always welcome on our covered patio and in
Paper Crane Lounge, the upstairs cocktail bar at Staplehouse;
offering an abbreviated dinner menu and craft beverage list." https://www.staplehouse.com/
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Staplehouse
541 Edgewood Ave SEhttps://www.bonappetit.com/story/staplehouse-atlanta Reservations are hard to come by -- they post monthly, when online reservations open. Show up early and they might be able to seat you, though."We offer a Tasting Menu experience, by reservation, for
dinner service Tuesday - Saturday. We are not able to accommodate a vegan, whole 30, or keto diet at this time.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
Walk-ins are always welcome on our covered patio and in
Paper Crane Lounge, the upstairs cocktail bar at Staplehouse;
offering an abbreviated dinner menu and craft beverage list." https://www.staplehouse.com/
Because who doesn't love going to a restaurant in a an old, former Scottish Rite Hospital on a hill in Oakhurst Village, also housing shuffle board, pinball, bocce ball& corn hole? From the website:
"The restaurant & bar harken a sense of Americana, speaking to nostalgia for idealized small town life & a simpler bygone time. This cultural heritage is closely tied to the fare served, embracing a creative take on American cuisine & crafted cocktails that showcase the use of local & regional products, but also emphasize authenticity, transparency, & quality.
These efforts echo Scout’s curious passion for nature & the bounty it has to offer." scoutoakhurst.com
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Scout
321 W Hill StBecause who doesn't love going to a restaurant in a an old, former Scottish Rite Hospital on a hill in Oakhurst Village, also housing shuffle board, pinball, bocce ball& corn hole? From the website:
"The restaurant & bar harken a sense of Americana, speaking to nostalgia for idealized small town life & a simpler bygone time. This cultural heritage is closely tied to the fare served, embracing a creative take on American cuisine & crafted cocktails that showcase the use of local & regional products, but also emphasize authenticity, transparency, & quality.
These efforts echo Scout’s curious passion for nature & the bounty it has to offer." scoutoakhurst.com
CHECK OUT GRASS VEGAN BBQ!!! Go to We Suki Suki to see current hours and delivery options. DELICIOUS!!!
We Suki Suki is a tiny international food hall. SO good. Great vendors! Limited seating.
http://wesukisuki.com/
Get a sense of the place and its warm, spirited, and brilliant owner, Q, from this VICE piece: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/3djwdn/inside-the-biggest-little-banh-mi-shop-in-atlanta
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We Suki Suki A Global Grub Collective
479-b Flat Shoals Ave SECHECK OUT GRASS VEGAN BBQ!!! Go to We Suki Suki to see current hours and delivery options. DELICIOUS!!!
We Suki Suki is a tiny international food hall. SO good. Great vendors! Limited seating.
http://wesukisuki.com/
Get a sense of the place and its warm, spirited, and brilliant owner, Q, from this VICE piece: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/3djwdn/inside-the-biggest-little-banh-mi-shop-in-atlanta
Revolution Doughnuts & Coffee
745 Edgewood Ave NELocal, organic and amazing.
This is quiet little place that is loaded with character to enjoy crepes that's tucked away in a residential section, steps from the scene at Krog Street. The crepes are generous and delicious, the coffee is great, and there are pantry items for sale.
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Julianna's Coffee & Crepes
775 Lake Ave NEThis is quiet little place that is loaded with character to enjoy crepes that's tucked away in a residential section, steps from the scene at Krog Street. The crepes are generous and delicious, the coffee is great, and there are pantry items for sale.
Food Hall & Retail at the East Side Trail of the BeltLine. KROG STREET MARKET is a destination for Atlanta’s intown culture
in a 1920’s warehouse. Market stalls restaurants and a few retailers, in the heart of Inman Park. http://www.krogstreetmarket.com/
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Krog Street Market
99 Krog St NEFood Hall & Retail at the East Side Trail of the BeltLine. KROG STREET MARKET is a destination for Atlanta’s intown culture
in a 1920’s warehouse. Market stalls restaurants and a few retailers, in the heart of Inman Park. http://www.krogstreetmarket.com/
Have high tea or hang out in this funky, eclectic, wonderful shop in Candler Park whose nonprofit sends girls to school in India! Reserve 24 hrs. in advance for high tea. Details here:
http://www.drbombays.com/
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Dr. Bombay's Underwater Tea Party
1645 McLendon Ave NEHave high tea or hang out in this funky, eclectic, wonderful shop in Candler Park whose nonprofit sends girls to school in India! Reserve 24 hrs. in advance for high tea. Details here:
http://www.drbombays.com/
If the name, alone isn't enough, the food, open, easy atmosphere, and community connection should be. Sun In My Belly is a breakfast + lunch + dinner café. Located in Kirkwood neighborhood on College Ave, SIMB champions seasonally fresh, local fare in hoping to offer something that tastes great and supports our local economy.
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Sun in My Belly
2161 College Ave NEIf the name, alone isn't enough, the food, open, easy atmosphere, and community connection should be. Sun In My Belly is a breakfast + lunch + dinner café. Located in Kirkwood neighborhood on College Ave, SIMB champions seasonally fresh, local fare in hoping to offer something that tastes great and supports our local economy.
Indian Street Food! All the words & pictures in the world can’t tell you what it’s like to bite into a multi-layered samosa, smothered in tamarind and mint chutney, nor what real chai tastes like, nor can they explain just how good this food is. There's a harmony of textures, flavors (sweet, savory, sour, salty, and spicy), aromas, and overall sensations that make up Chai Pani’s Indian Street Food. Chai Pani serves a range of traditional Indian Street Food, drinks, and thalis, but also celebrates the we also celebrate the innovation & evolution of food. http://www.chaipanidecatur.com/
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Chai Pani
406 W Ponce de Leon AveIndian Street Food! All the words & pictures in the world can’t tell you what it’s like to bite into a multi-layered samosa, smothered in tamarind and mint chutney, nor what real chai tastes like, nor can they explain just how good this food is. There's a harmony of textures, flavors (sweet, savory, sour, salty, and spicy), aromas, and overall sensations that make up Chai Pani’s Indian Street Food. Chai Pani serves a range of traditional Indian Street Food, drinks, and thalis, but also celebrates the we also celebrate the innovation & evolution of food. http://www.chaipanidecatur.com/
Authentic taqueria. Limited seating. Take out breakfast and lunch. Limited, but DELICIOUS veggie options. It is a new neighborhood treasure. We LOVE it! https://www.eltesoroatl.com/
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El Tesoro
1374 Arkwright Pl SEAuthentic taqueria. Limited seating. Take out breakfast and lunch. Limited, but DELICIOUS veggie options. It is a new neighborhood treasure. We LOVE it! https://www.eltesoroatl.com/
Parks & Nature
Atlanta Botanical Garden
The Prado NortheastZoo Atlanta
800 Cherokee Ave SEhttps://zooatlanta.org
Urban Garden: The Wylde Center | Mulberry Fields is an unique oasis in the rapidly developing neighborhood of Candler Park in Atlanta., located down an old city alley next to 1301 Iverson St (through the gate and follow the path). The acre of open meadow, mulberry grove & towering old pecan trees offer an accessible green space for recreation, environmental education, community building & organic growing + sheltering neighborhood hawks, owls, bluebirds & a variety of woodpecker species. In the late 1800’s Mulberry Fields was part of a dairy farm, & farm house still stands. Volunteer opportunities exist almost daily at Mulberry Fields & other locations. Learn more http://wyldecenter.org/
Mulberry Fields
1301 Iverson Street NortheastUrban Garden: The Wylde Center | Mulberry Fields is an unique oasis in the rapidly developing neighborhood of Candler Park in Atlanta., located down an old city alley next to 1301 Iverson St (through the gate and follow the path). The acre of open meadow, mulberry grove & towering old pecan trees offer an accessible green space for recreation, environmental education, community building & organic growing + sheltering neighborhood hawks, owls, bluebirds & a variety of woodpecker species. In the late 1800’s Mulberry Fields was part of a dairy farm, & farm house still stands. Volunteer opportunities exist almost daily at Mulberry Fields & other locations. Learn more http://wyldecenter.org/
The forest is literally right behind us. Enter through the lot next to the DeKalb Community building directly behind units (see detailed map and coordinates here: https://atlnature.com/blog/kirkwood-urban-forest )You can also enter / exit nearby at Rogers St. There is a park within with playground and picnic tables within the forest.
Kirkwood Urban Forest
1807 Dixie St SEThe forest is literally right behind us. Enter through the lot next to the DeKalb Community building directly behind units (see detailed map and coordinates here: https://atlnature.com/blog/kirkwood-urban-forest )You can also enter / exit nearby at Rogers St. There is a park within with playground and picnic tables within the forest.
Sightseeing
This is just one section. Explore art on the BeltLine, walk, bike, skate, pop in and out of coffee shops and bars, walk to farmers markets. Explore the beltline at beltline.org
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Eastside BeltLine Trail
Atlanta BeltLine Eastside TrailThis is just one section. Explore art on the BeltLine, walk, bike, skate, pop in and out of coffee shops and bars, walk to farmers markets. Explore the beltline at beltline.org
AUTHENTIC, HISTORIC BIKING AND WALKING TOURS of
Atlanta's Communities, History, Culture, and People
Civil Bikes
458 Edgewood Ave NEAUTHENTIC, HISTORIC BIKING AND WALKING TOURS of
Atlanta's Communities, History, Culture, and People
Arts & Culture
This is a must experience museum in Atlanta.
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Nationaal Centrum voor burger- en mensenrechten
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NWThis is a must experience museum in Atlanta.
Explore natural history, walk through a restored forest, catch an IMAX. http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/
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Fernbank Museum of Natural History
767 Clifton RdExplore natural history, walk through a restored forest, catch an IMAX. http://www.fernbankmuseum.org/
Drinks & Nightlife
"Come on in Precious!" Wall to wall religious iconography, with anti-fear messages of love painted over top, and yes, a ping pong table. Learn more -- much more, including weekly Church organ karaoke and ping pong tourney times at: https://www.sisterlouisaschurch.com/church/
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Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Ave SE"Come on in Precious!" Wall to wall religious iconography, with anti-fear messages of love painted over top, and yes, a ping pong table. Learn more -- much more, including weekly Church organ karaoke and ping pong tourney times at: https://www.sisterlouisaschurch.com/church/
Creative Loafing readers voted Mary’s as Atlanta’s Best Gay Bar & Best Karaoke 5 years in a row. The Logo channel says that Mary’s is the Best Gay Bar in America. Out magazine calls Mary’s one of the Top 50 Gay Bars In The World. Known for their hip & fun vibe, they boast city's best karaoke and a host of skilled DJs with the best music and videos + a laid-back neighborhood atmosphere & friendly staff. Regulars are a wildly diverse bunch of fun-loving misfits, but mostly younger gay men. Lesbians are welcome, & have the additional attraction of My Sister’s Room next door. Straight people are regulars, too.
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Mary's
1287 Glenwood Ave SECreative Loafing readers voted Mary’s as Atlanta’s Best Gay Bar & Best Karaoke 5 years in a row. The Logo channel says that Mary’s is the Best Gay Bar in America. Out magazine calls Mary’s one of the Top 50 Gay Bars In The World. Known for their hip & fun vibe, they boast city's best karaoke and a host of skilled DJs with the best music and videos + a laid-back neighborhood atmosphere & friendly staff. Regulars are a wildly diverse bunch of fun-loving misfits, but mostly younger gay men. Lesbians are welcome, & have the additional attraction of My Sister’s Room next door. Straight people are regulars, too.
Entertainment & Activities
Great views of the city from the roof of toe old Sears building which is now Ponce City Market. Retro arcade games, slide and ride, food and drink. It all costs, however -- even the ride up to the roof on the giant freight elevator with a history lesson. golf. http://www.skylineparkatlanta.com/
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Skyline Park
675 Ponce De Leon Ave NEGreat views of the city from the roof of toe old Sears building which is now Ponce City Market. Retro arcade games, slide and ride, food and drink. It all costs, however -- even the ride up to the roof on the giant freight elevator with a history lesson. golf. http://www.skylineparkatlanta.com/